Supporter manager jobs in primrose hill, greater london
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Hybrid – London and Home-based
Location - Central London
Are you a strategic finance leader ready to shape and drive high performance in a complex, purpose-led organisation? We’re seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Finance to lead a talented team and embed a culture of financial responsibility, transparency, and best practice.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the full spectrum of financial management. You will lead and develop a committed finance team, champion operational excellence, and ensure robust governance and compliance across the organisation.
As a trusted partner to the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership, you will:
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Provide strategic financial leadership, driving insight and clarity in decision-making.
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Lead group statutory and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and commercial support.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and investment planning.
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Ensure effective financial controls, risk management, and policy development.
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Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including boards, auditors, bankers, and investment managers.
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Inspire a culture of customer service, continuous improvement, and professional development within the finance team.
Key Responsibilities
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Actively contribute to Finance Board and senior committees, offering clear, data-driven insights.
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Oversee monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and year-end audits.
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Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, delivering clear, actionable outputs for decision-makers.
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Ensure robust management of the balance sheet, assets, cash, and investments.
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Support the development of financial systems and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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Motivate and develop a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and excellence.
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Manage key supplier relationships, ensuring value, compliance, and strong performance.
About You
- We’re looking for a qualified accountant (minimum 5 years PQE) with:
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Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within a complex or group structure.
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Strong leadership capability with a track record of developing and managing effective teams.
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Commercial acumen and the ability to see the big picture while maintaining operational oversight.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
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A collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
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Commitment to continuous improvement, professional excellence, and delivering results.
Desirable
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Experience within the not-for-profit sector.
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Experience working across multi-site environments.
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Previous involvement in systems improvement or implementation.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits.
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Hybrid working – home-based with London office presence and occasional travel to other locations.
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Opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, integrity, innovation, and making an impact.
If you're a strategic finance leader seeking your next challenge in an environment that values innovation, integrity, inclusion and real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help drive financial excellence across an organisation making a difference every day.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new senior role within our organisation. The Interim Head of Research and Campaigns will lead our Research function and advocacy efforts, ensuring that evidence-based insights drive our campaigns, policy work, and public engagement.
Recently kicking off our new ‘Creating Positive Change Together’ strategy, coproduced by over 130 staff, volunteers, clients and partners, Groundswell has ambitious plans around influencing more change and amplifying voices to promote healthier lives and a better future for anyone who has experienced homelessness. This role directly aligns with these strategic plans, to refine and use innovative participatory research centring lived experience, share and amplify insight from people with experience of homelessness, and increase our campaigning activities to change systems and break down the barriers that stand in people’s way to a healthier life and more hopeful future.
This role has been created on an interim basis to assess its impact and effectiveness, with a key focus on reviewing the priorities, progression and support of our Research Team and making recommendations for the future regarding this new role. The role will sit within the wider Participation, Progression and Creating Change team.
We anticipate that some form of Head of Research & Campaigning role will continue beyond this 12-month period, and this interim position will very much shape and inform that longer term role.
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Role: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: London (hybrid, 2 days per week in the London office)
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our purpose which is to put the power of first aid in everyone’s hands so we’re all closer to help in an emergency.
We inspire the next generation with youth programmes and provide fully trained and equipped first aiders and ambulances for events.
We provide expert training and supplies for first aid, health and safety and mental health. Plus free apps, guides and resources.
As a charity that is part of the fabric of society, we are proud of our past and united in our efforts to inspire, empower and protect communities up and down the country.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising leader to shape and deliver a new long-term high value giving strategy, driving significant income growth across corporates, philanthropy, trusts, foundations and statutory funders. This pivotal role will reinvigorate our approach to high value fundraising aligning with our new organisational strategy and refreshed brand. To expand our pipeline, grow income and build sustainable partnerships and relationships and explore new funding opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a high-performing team to deliver the annual plan and secure six-figure+ income
- Developing a clear, sustainable fundraising strategy and implementation roadmap across multiple income streams
- Creating compelling propositions and cases for support that align with our mission and strategic priorities
- Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospects with transparency and rigor
About You
- Extensive fundraising expertise, including building and managing high-value donor pipelines, securing six-figure+ gifts, and developing strategic partnerships with corporate, trust, statutory, and philanthropic donors.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading sizable teams, involving senior staff and volunteers, and working with fundraising boards.
- Strategic thinker and planner, with a proven ability to co-develop long-term high-value fundraising strategies, secure alternative funding, and translate goals into measurable plans.
- Highly skilled communicator and influencer, confident in presenting to senior stakeholders and Trustees, and adept at navigating and influencing within complex organisations.
- Proactive and values-driven, with strong negotiation, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills; committed to driving income growth and innovation.
- Deep sector knowledge, including understanding of relevant fundraising markets, trends, and regulations, and able to lead with compassion, emotional intelligence, and openness to feedback.
About the Role
- Develop and implement a three-year high-value fundraising strategy and roadmap, underpinned by research, insight, KPIs, and measurable milestones.
- Manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are met, risks are mitigated, and performance is tracked against KPIs.
- Lead relationship-building and networking efforts, cultivating a strong pipeline of prospects and donors including high net worth individuals, trusts, corporates, and major grantmakers.
- Inspire and engage organisational leaders, staff, and volunteers in the identification and stewardship of key funders, ensuring collaborative relationship management.
- Drive the development of tailored funding propositions, working cross-functionally to align funder interests with organisational programmes and long-term goals.
- Ensure operational excellence, through effective frameworks, processes, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards.
- Provide values-led leadership, fostering team development, continuous improvement, and alignment with St John’s compassionate leadership culture and strategic aims.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role. Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Marketing & Communications Planning Partner
Reference: JUL20255252
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Contract: Fixed-Term for 6 months
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
We are seeking an experienced and talented ‘Marketing and Communications Planning Partner’ to lead the co-ordination of our marcomms planning process.
The position sits across both our strategic communications and marketing functions in the Digital Technology & Communications directorate and has a responsibility for ensuring that there are plans in place to effectively prioritise our marketing and communications year-round. Their role is to develop audience-focussed, channel-agnostic marcomms plans, which are rooted in our corporate strategy and build from the principles of our brand, ensuring that we are engaging audiences for impactful outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record coordinating complex marketing and communications plans for a large organisation and able to quickly collate and analyse information. They will enjoy building trusted and respectful relationships across the organisation with which to bring greater collaboration.
We’re all connected by the wonder of nature. The health of the natural world is fundamental to the survival of all species and has a right to flourish. Nature is in crisis. By working together, we can save it.
Main responsibilities:
- Consistent management of our annual marcomms planning process, through which marketing and communications can be successfully scoped and prioritised.
- Agreeing marketing and communications priorities with senior leads as part of an annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning process, ensuring that our approach delivers value for the organisation and a more relevant experience for audiences.
- Ensure that our plans align with the corporate strategy and are effectively designed to enable the RSPB to grow and retain audiences.
- Coordinate evaluations to measure the effectiveness of our marketing and communications and help to identify actionable insights which can enhance our strategy.
- Collaborate with the Planning & Delivery team to ensure a smooth end to end process from marcomms planning into activity (tactical) planning, working to adapt plans according to feasibility assessments
- Working closely with stakeholders on any emerging trends or issues which may result in a change to our plans and priorities and working with key leads to develop planning in response to this, allowing the organisation to respond effectively to new opportunities and to mitigate risk.
- Oversee continued improvement in our approach to planning and prioritisation, resulting in better collaboration within the organisation, an enhanced experience for stakeholders and ultimately ensuring that we can reach the right audience, with the right message at the right time
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of complex marketing & communications planning to achieve specified outcomes
- Ability to engage in negotiation with all levels, managing expectations and influencing aligned with objectives
- Experience of successfully managing complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders, from start to finish
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience of coordinating evaluation of activities and using this information to drive insight led decisions
- Able to demonstrate continual learning in the field of communications
- Excellent writing, planning and verbal communication skills
- Ability to quickly collate, analyse and comprehend large amounts of information
- Strong communication skills with an ability to listen and understand stakeholder issues
- Experience of working in a large, functionally and geographically diverse organisation, preferably in the voluntary sector
- Experience implementing new processes, templates and frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter & fast learner who is detail-oriented and organised
- IT literacy - competent in MS Office
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience implementing new planning and work management systems and software, such as Jira, and/or Miro
Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 11th Aug 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c 25th August 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
This role will require completion of the standard pre-employment checks.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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Job title: Mental Health Coach- Black Mental Health
Responsible to: IRIE Mind Operations Manager and Wellbeing Network Operations Manager
Salary: Starting salary is £29,446.79 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC5 -SP22) which equates to £17,668.07 per annum at 22.5 hours per week plus 6% employer pension contribution.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent, starting August 2025
Location: Hackney, E9 6ED
Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.
*{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}
To ensure your application is considered please apply early as we will be shortlisting candidates on a ‘as and when basis'.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.
DBS clearance at Enhanced (with Adult and Child Barring) is required for this role.
Role summary
Working as part of a team in the exciting, challenging and diverse boroughs of the City of London and Hackney, the Mental Health Coach will facilitate groups and manage a caseload of complex clients from the start to the end of their journey in the Wellbeing Network. Working as part of a cross network blended team, you will spend part of your week as part of a blended assessment team, with the majority within a network partner organisation supporting network clients. Working with service users to identify the most appropriate care and interventions for their circumstances and together create a care plan. You will develop a relationship with the client to support discussions concerning what recovery means for each individual, identifying personal goals and measures of progress and model for the client how to manage new challenges and celebrate successes. Working on the front line of mental health and social care, you will provide a safe environment for clients to explore their issues and demonstrate the value and outcomes of these services to bring about meaningful psycho-social change.
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
Our values are:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair: We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
Value-based Recruitment:
We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.
Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.
How to apply:
For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
The closing date is by 10 August 2025, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead a dynamic, community-driven charity fighting poverty in South West London. DLAG is seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Charity Director to guide its next chapter.
Closing date: 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd September
Dons Local Action Group (DLAG) is a fast-growing, award-winning charity tackling poverty across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston. Founded during the pandemic by AFC Wimbledon fans, DLAG has grown into a vital, volunteer-powered organisation delivering food, furniture and digital devices to people in urgent need.
We are now looking for a committed, hands-on Charity Director, someone who can work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers and partners to ensure operational excellence, increase our visibility, and drive sustainable growth to oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate activity across fundraising, communications, governance and people management.
This newly created role is central to strengthening the charity’s infrastructure and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
You’ll be a senior charity professional with strong fundraising and communications experience, confident in developing teams, building partnerships and securing income – and deeply motivated by our mission to tackle local poverty.
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of a thriving grassroots organisation making a real impact in local communities.
Who we are
Dons Local Action Group (DLAG) is a grassroots charity dedicated to tackling poverty and social exclusion in the London boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston.
Founded in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, DLAG quickly grew from a volunteer-led food support initiative into a highly respected, award-winning organisation. We provide essential support to people in urgent need—delivering food parcels, furniture and digital devices directly to homes, schools and partner charities.
With over 800 active volunteers and a unique model centred on dignity, speed and community engagement, DLAG has made a measurable impact on thousands of lives.
We maintain strong local roots while continuously expanding our reach and ambition. In 2023 alone, we supported more than 14,000 people and redistributed food and goods worth nearly £1 million.
DLAG became a registered charity in 2023 and is now entering an exciting new phase of growth, with a focus on sustainability, innovation and deepening community impact.
About the role
As Charity Director at Dons Local Action Group (DLAG), you will lead a respected and fast-growing organisation at the heart of the community.
This pivotal new role will ensure DLAG delivers on its mission to support people in urgent need while building a sustainable and resilient future. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, a small staff team and a large, dedicated volunteer base to oversee all core functions of the charity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of DLAG’s strategy across operations, volunteering, fundraising and communications.
- Managing and developing a small team, alongside collaboration with experienced trustees.
- Driving income generation and developing sustainable funding streams.
- Building DLAG’s profile through strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practice in governance.
You will play a crucial role in shaping the charity’s next chapter, strengthening its systems and reach and ensuring DLAG remains a trusted and effective presence in the local community.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation with a proven impact and a strong foundation for growth.
Who we are looking for
You will be a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for community-driven impact and a track record in charity leadership.
You will thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, relish hands-on leadership and communicate with honesty and impact.
You’ll bring strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead through growth and change with confidence.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in the charity sector, particularly in fundraising and communications.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, including staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
- A successful track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies and major campaigns.
- Strong understanding of charity governance, compliance, finance and operations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent DLAG externally and build partnerships.
- Experience managing events, marketing and building community engagement.
- Technological confidence across CRM systems, databases, cloud sharing and digital comms tools.
You may be an ambitious Head of Fundraising or Development Director ready to step up, have experience working with vulnerable communities and a deep understanding of social inequality.
If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation committed to tackling poverty and transforming lives, we would love to hear from you.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd September.
Job requirements & duties
To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions, with guidance/instruction from the CEO, and support from school staff. Groups will include children and adults with learning disabilities and mental health concerns. The Forest School leader will be expected to:
· Plan and deliver Forest School education-based activities to a wide age range.
· Create and maintain a safe, engaging and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of the groups.
· Comply with all health and safety policies, measures and legislation.
· Supervise and support groups with varying needs while delivering sessions.
· Be aware of and comply with all Mudlarks Policies and Procedures.
· Participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
· Administer first aid as the need arises.
· Assist with Risk Assessments where required.
· Follow reporting procedures as outlined by the CEO.
· Ensure that receipts for all purchases are kept and passed to the finance officer.
· Ensure that all spending is approved by the CEO.
· Provide information for reports and Mudlarks trustee meetings.
· You may be required to carry out other duties, as within your capabilities and level of responsibility, in order to meet the needs of the organisation and as requested by the CEO.
Person specification
Education, training & knowledge
Essential
· Experience of leading groups or working with people with learning disabilities.
· First Aid Certificate or a willingness to gain one.
· Level 3 Forest School qualification, or a desire to gain one*.
Skills, abilities & attitudes
Essential
· A strong interest and passion in Forest School activities and environments.
· Ability to think logically and creatively to provide practical solutions to a changing range of problems and issues.
· Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers.
· Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
· Ability to work positively both as a member of a team and independently, with general direction and within a clear framework of accountability.
· Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
· Good verbal communication skills.
· A flexible and proactive work ethic and positive attitude.
· Punctual and organised.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Willingness to be flexible.
· To have a keen interest in, and/or experience of, one or more of the activities undertaken at Mudlarks
Desirable
· Written communication skills necessary to present information in written reports and correspondence.
DBS Clearance
Please note that as this post will involve working with children and vulnerable adults, your appointment is subject to you receiving satisfactory DBS clearance.
*Please note that The Mudlarks Community would fund a level 3 qualification, however the enrollment, exam and associated costs would be repayable from the candidate to Mudlarks in the event of them resigning from the role within 3 years of completing the course, or failing to complete the course.
The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The vacancy
We are seeking to appoint one lay member to sit on our GOC Council.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct. For more information about us please visit our website:optical. org.
About the Council
The role of Council is to lead on the GOC’s mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in eye care services. The Council is composed of six lay members (including the Chair) and six registrant members (i.e. registered optometrists and dispensing opticians). At least one member of the Council must work wholly or mainly in each of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One Council member acts as a Senior Council Member whose role is to carry out the Chair’s appraisal as well as provide a sounding board for the Chair and serve as an intermediary for Council members, Executive and stakeholders as necessary.
The successful candidate will contribute to Council by exercising oversight, ensuring effective corporate governance, and making high-level policy decisions. They will be able to operate strategically and impartially; listen, communicate, and influence effectively; exercise judgment; and inspire confidence and support amongst our stakeholders.
Remuneration and time commitment
Council members are remunerated in accordance with our member fees policy (£13,962 per annum plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses). The member fee includes time for reading and preparation.
The appointed member will be expected to commit approximately 2-3 days per month. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices at Level 29, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AA. There are occasional online catch-up meetings - these are currently scheduled on a Tuesday evening every 6-8 weeks, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
How to apply:
Please email the the following to appointment@optical. org
· your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic or vocational qualifications;
· the application form, stating how your experience matches the criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and
· complete the EDI monitoring form linked in the candidate pack (this is an online form and does not need to be included in the email with your CV and application form).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Online interviews will be held on between Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025.
If you have any questions, please email them to appointment@optical. org and we will aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
We welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting Kings College London in search for a System Accountant, in a high-impact leadership role that sits at the heart of finance, technology, and transformation.
You would lead the Finance Systems team, supporting and enhancing the enterprise finance system – Unit4 Business World (Agresso).
This is a strategic and technical position, responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and continuous development of financial systems, while delivering operational support and enabling innovation across the University’s Finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Financial Analysts.
- Oversee the daily operation and data integrity of the Unit4 finance system.
- Drive system upgrades, enhancements, and integration of financial data sources
- Act as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors
- Champion continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation within the finance function.
- Shape and execute the finance systems roadmap aligned with King’s strategic goals.
- Provide expert guidance on technical system architecture, controls, and reporting.
About You:
- We’re looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional with:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance system administration within a complex organisation
- Strong skills in SQL and report writing
- A proven track record in team leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering finance system upgrades or process improvements
- Experience working with multi-currency General Ledgers and system integration
- Desirable: experience with Unit4 Business World (Agresso), higher education sector knowledge, and a background in business analysis or financial accounting
About the opportunity
Would you like to play a key part in influencing national decisionmakers across Wales, England and Northern Ireland to drive major, positive change in the dementia policy space? Then this could be the role for you.
Sitting within Alzheimer’s Society’s National Influencing team, as our new National Influencing Officer (Public Affairs) you would be instrumental in delivering innovative, engaging, collaborative, and evidence-based influencing work. You’d be ensuring that political and health system stakeholders are acting on the biggest issues affecting people living with dementia, working closely with other teams to drive work that is integrated locally and nationally.
While this role is predominantly focused on delivering national influencing activity in England, you’ll also be part of a fluid and flexible team that operates across boundaries and supports with our political work in Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is an exciting time for dementia policy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We have the chance to ensure that governments are prioritising dementia and the needs of all those affected by the condition. Our National Influencing Officer (Public Affairs) will be at the forefront of taking on this vitally important challenge.
About You
You will bring:
- Excellent knowledge of the political and health system and how to influence national decisionmakers.
- A strong understanding of the external political environment and a proven track record in political or similar stakeholder management at a national level.
- Experience engaging proactively with national politicians and decisionmakers, acting as the first point of contact for their teams.
- Confidence and credibility in working with both internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to influence across geographical and organisational boundaries.
- A proven ability to operate and thrive in fast-paced, multi-dimensional environments, and to adapt well to change and ambiguity.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into accessible, impactful content and recommendations.
- Experience working across multiple UK nations in complex influencing environments.
- A commitment to involving people with lived experience – such as those with dementia or long-term health conditions – in your work.
What You’ll Focus On
In this role, you will:
- Lead or support political engagement across England and potentially other UK nations, using your knowledge of parliamentary structures and influencing routes to drive change.
- Provide oversight and coordination of political monitoring and stakeholder engagement activity.
- Plan and deliver impactful public affairs (or similar) events, including parliamentary receptions, breakfast meetings, roundtables, and party conference activity.
- Translate evidence-based policy positions into compelling and effective influencing strategies that achieve real-world impact.
- Build delivery plans focused on meaningful outcomes and measure their success through evaluation and learning.
- Produce high-quality, accessible content to inform and engage stakeholders, using strong presentational and communication skills.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
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 part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
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Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
As EA to the Chief Digital Officer (CDO), this role has a primary focus in providing comprehensive administrative support to the CDO, in collaboration with the wider Directors’ office team and the CDO’s direct reports.
They will be responsible for delivery of smart and strategic diary management for the CDO and handling administrative tasks on the CDO’s behalf. This will be done in close collaboration with the key contacts (internal and external), including, where appropriate, acting as central point for preparation of related papers, meeting scheduling; comprehensive minute-taking may also be required. A key organisational focus over the next couple of years will be development and delivery of an accelerated digital strategy.
The EA will play a central and strategic role in the organisation and oversight of the related administrative complexities, including invoices and expenses management, and diary co-ordination where required.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Considerable experience in an EA / PA or senior-level equivalent administrative capacity within an Executive environment (business or charity sector)
- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on complex and strategic diary management
- Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space
- Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation
- Experience in formal minuting and report drafting
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 11th August 2025 at 12 noon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the ESU
The English-Speaking Union delivers high-quality oracy education programmes and projects across England and Wales. We believe every child should be able to make their voice heard and that oracy – speaking and listening – skills play a key part in this. Our debating, public speaking, and cultural exchange programmes aim to embed sustainable cultures of oracy in schools, and empower young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently, and to listen to and understand different points of view.
Role Overview
ESU Competition Leads host our ESU competitions, including the ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition, the ESU Public Speaking Competition and the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition. The ESU Competition Lead is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of events (heats) throughout the competitions, with duties including Zoom hosting and MCing. If required, Competition Leads may sit on the judges’ panel and provide constructive feedback to students and teachers participating. You will also support and provide guidance for our volunteer judges, ensuring they have a positive experience while volunteering with the ESU. NB The ESU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all contractors to share this commitment. All contractor appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Disclosure.
Responsibilities
For all competitions you will:
- Support and promote the charitable objectives of the ESU, acting as an ambassador for the organisation
- Assist the ESU Competitions Team in ensuring competition heats run smoothly and act as point of contact for schools and volunteers on the day of heats
- MC or compere Zoom and in-person heats, engaging both students and audience whilst following ESU scripts
- Be the technical host for Zoom ESU competition heats, setting up and hosting Zoom meetings, creating break-out rooms and acting as tech support throughout heats
- Provide accurate heat results in a timely manner to the ESU Competitions Team
- Support volunteer judges and ensure they have a positive and rewarding experience
- If required, be part of judging panels at ESU competition heats (which may include acting as chair judge) offering fair, positive, constructive and unbiased feedback based on our judging criteria
- Follow the ESU’s safeguarding policies and provide oversight of safeguarding and equity requirements, in line with ESU policies
- Signpost teachers and volunteers to resources, other ESU programmes and additional support, such as through the ESU website
- Undertake training sessions for continual professional development
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
- Be over 18 years of age and have the right to work in the UK
- Be confident in engaging with and motivating young people of different abilities and backgrounds
- A passion for education, social mobility and/or developing young people's oracy skills
- Fully proficient in the English language with excellent spoken language skills
- A confident and engaging public speaker with experience hosting events or judging
- Technically competent, with experience in using Zoom professionally, ideally as a meeting host
- The ability to engage with and motivate young people of different abilities and backgrounds
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Commitment and ability to deliver a minimum number of ESU events between November - June
- Able to participate in mandatory training days
- Have access to a vehicle or be willing to travel via public transport
- Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in debate, public speaking or the performing arts
- Experience of teaching or professionally coaching groups of young people of any age
- Experience in teaching oracy, performance, public speaking and/or debating
- Experience of participating in ESU programmes and/or competitions
- Experience of judging ESU programmes and/or competitions
- Experience of working with UK schools (state or independent)
Application Process:
1. Following application reviews, suitable candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.
2. Following this, you will then be invited to attend either an in-person or online training day. This will be a skill-enriching, interactive session on the ESU, Competitions, judging and day of management.
3. The ESU takes safeguarding very seriously. Following a successful and complete interview process, all applicants will be expected to complete a basic DBS Check and ESU safeguarding training.
4. Once you receive your DBS certificate, you will be fully onboarded as an ESU Competition Lead.
5. You will be sent our competition diary so that you can sign up and start judging, MCing and leading competition heats!
Note
This Job Description is not a contract but is provided for a contractor’s guidance on the way in which the duties of the post are to be carried out. The content of the Job Description may change from time to time and the contractors will be consulted over any substantial changes. Other services, in line with the general scope of this role, may be requested as necessary."
Associate Director of Performance & Programme Delivery
Central London (hybrid, min 2 days per week in St James’s Park)
Salary: £83,538 + benefits (permanent, full time)
Parkinson’s UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Everyone in the organisation has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change. Join them to play your part in making this leading charity Fit for the Future.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. A growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. They have a proud history dating back nearly 60 years and are now on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years they’re modernising systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and they’re now ready to start an exciting new chapter.
They have been working to get themselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and are looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join their team of ‘relentless doers’. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in Parkinson’s UK story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer
About the role
You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the charity’s strategy, ensuring all activities are aligned with its mission and objectives. You will focus on establishing project and performance frameworks, measuring impact, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
You’ll ensure that KPIs and outcomes are consistently met, aligning with the charity’s strategic aims and working closely with senior leadership and teams to optimise performance and impact.
What you’ll do
- Build and oversee a high-performing project delivery team, focusing on successful and efficient project execution across the charity.
- Establish and oversee a new PMO function, creating governance and performance frameworks, processes, and tools that ensure effective project delivery and performance measurement.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define and track KPIs, ensuring they reflect the charity’s goals and measure both project performance and impact effectively.
- Lead cross-directorate collaboration, fostering strategic alignment and driving organisational impact.
What you’ll bring
- Extensive experience in project management, performance monitoring, and impact evaluation, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
- Proven track record in building and leading teams focused on project delivery, PMO functions. A solid understanding of performance management is essential, and risk management is desirable
- Significant expertise in establishing, creating and implementing project governance frameworks, tools, and templates to support successful project execution
- Solid understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and impact measurement techniques, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership
If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like more information about the role, please contact Peter Hawkes at Ivy Rock Partners.
Closing date: 8th August
Informal discussion to be held from 1st August
New Business Lead
Ref: REQ004422
£50,340 a year
London, E15 2GW/Hybrid Working
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.
The New Business Lead role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to shape the future of corporate partnerships at Scope.
We are looking for a proactive and strategic leader who can inspire a team to identify, secure, and nurture high-value partnerships that deliver transformative funding.
The role
In this role, you will:
· Lead the delivery of Scope’s new business strategy for corporate partnerships, securing multi-million-pound, transformational funding.
· Act as the senior subject matter expert on corporate new business, developing impactful relationships with major prospects.
· Oversee the full pipeline of new corporate opportunities and lead on developing tailored, strategic proposals and pitches.
· Work closely with the Corporate Key Account Management Lead to ensure smooth handover and an exceptional partner experience.
· Manage and inspire a high-performing team of three, ensuring they have the tools, skills, and motivation to succeed.
· Collaborate with senior leaders across Scope to ensure new partnerships align with our strategic priorities, values, and long-term goals.
· Set, track, and report on objectives and KPIs, ensuring new business income targets are met or exceeded.
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making meaningful connections and building strong partnerships. You’ll be a confident communicator who enjoys identifying opportunities, opening doors, and inspiring others to get behind our mission.
You’ll bring experience in securing new business, whether that’s in corporate partnerships or another income-generating role. You’re proactive, motivated by targets and able to tailor your approach to suit different audiences.
You’ll be someone who:
· Builds relationships with ease and knows how to spot potential for collaboration.
· Can write compelling proposals and pitches that get results.
· Thinks strategically and can manage multiple opportunities at once.
· Works well independently but also enjoys being part of a supportive team.
· Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online:
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Tuesday 12 August 2025.
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About BIICL
BIICL is a leading independent research organisation in international and comparative law and the rule of law. Our research, events, training and publications are grounded in scholarly knowledge and strong practical experience. We seek to make a lasting impact on law and policy around the world.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Events and Marketing Assistant to provide support for a range of events and marketing-related activities. This is a permanent post, subject to confirmation after a probationary period of 6 months. The post would be particularly suited to a recent events management or marketing graduate looking to develop a career in events management or in marketing for a charity or educational organisation.
The Role
The person appointed will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications and work as part of a small team of staff responsible for events and marketing. The person will be involved in all aspects of the marketing and events team’s work including:
- Setup and support for the running of events for the Institute;
- Dealing with event enquiries on a day to day basis;
- Running online events including recording and editing of video recordings;
- Recording events using still photography and posting on the websites and social media;
- Updating and maintaining the Marketing and Events team documentation and databases;
- Creation of content and posting on the BIICL social media channels;
- Maintenance of the BIICL websites including creation and updating of content using the sites’ CMS;
- Production and editing of printed and digital materials for events and other marketing activity;
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders including members, event attendees, suppliers and partner organisations;
- Online research for targeting of BIICL events and courses;
- Ad hoc administrative support on events and marketing related tasks.
Person Specification
It is expected that the successful applicant will demonstrate and provide evidence of the following:
- A degree or equivalent experience in event co-ordination or marketing;
- Experience of supporting events;
- Effective project management skills and good attention to detail;
- Strong administrative and organisational skills;
- A personable, presentable and articulate team member with the ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues;
- Good copywriting skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly;
- An interest in the design of marketing communications;
- Highly proficient user of MS 365 and office programmes, social media platforms and Zoom / other video conferencing software;
- Knowledge of multi-media editing;
- Experience of Mailchimp, SogoSurvey, Adobe InDesign, or Canva would be a benefit.
It is hoped that the person appointed will commence as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.