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About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) 

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based.

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.  

Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. 

ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.

Our People 

ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.  

We are proud that in our 2023 Employee Engagement Survey over 95% of our team said that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN. 

Terms and Conditions 

• Type of contract: Permanent contract 

• Location: ENN’s office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. ENN operates a hybrid model with most of our Operations Team working Mondays and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. 

ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN’s needs with the successful candidate’s other commitments. 

• Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. ENN also provides additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time staff. 

• Pension: Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% 

• Salary: circa £45,000 per annum, full-time equivalent, dependent on experience

• Hours of work: Part-time at 22.5 hours per week (can be worked as 3 full days or 5 shorter days) 

• Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution 

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 
Direct reports: HR Advisor and Office Manager 

Purpose of the Role 

The HR Manager plays a key leadership role, working on, and closely with, the management team to ensure effective HR support across the organisation. This role combines strategic HR advice with hands-on operational delivery, helping to shape a positive working culture and ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic HR Support 

• Advise the management team on HR strategy, policies and people matters 

• Help shape and promote a positive organisational culture and embed the organisation’s values 

• Identify and implement improvements to policies, structures, and staff processes 

• Produce quarterly HR reports and plan for the Board and Governance & People sub-committee meetings 

Compliance & Policy 

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UK and international employment law, as well as donor requirements 

• Keep policies up to date in collaboration with external HR support 

• Develop, monitor and maintain HR metrics and Management Information, preparing and presenting quarterly reports to Senior Management and Trustees. 

• Oversee mandatory training completion and procurement of training providers (e.g. safeguarding, data protection) 

• Act as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer (training can be provided) 

People Practices & Support 

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for staff and consultants 

• Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and staff training and development 

• Oversee monthly payroll and pension processes

• Keep the organisation’s reward policy under review to help ensure fair and competitive compensation packages 

• Oversee that accurate and confidential HR records are maintained 

• Lead on staff engagement activities, surveys, and follow-up actions 

Learning & Development 

• Oversee professional development across the team through internal and external training 

• Work with managers to identify development needs and embed learning into performance appraisals 

Line Management & Coordination 

• Line manage the HR Advisor and Office Manager 

• Work with third-party providers such as benefit providers and Employers of Record for overseas staff to sustain cost-effective solutions whilst meeting compliance requirements 

Other Responsibilities 

• Due to relatively small size of organisation some critical roles/functions are shared between Management Team members. The HRM is the designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer for which training can be given if required. The Management Team members rotate some other responsibilities

• Carry out other HR-related tasks as required by the management team 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience 

• Strong HR generalist knowledge and understanding of UK employment law 

• Experience advising senior leaders and managing employee relations issues 

• Proven experience of change management and nurturing a positive culture 

• Line management experience and ability to support a small, diverse team 

• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Commitment to the values and mission of the charity 

Desirable 

• HR experience in the charity or non-profit sector 

• Experience supporting international recruitment or working with Employer of Record services 

• Knowledge of EDI policy development 

Eligibility to work  

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. 

ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

Application Process

Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page which explains why you are interested in the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV no later than 23:59 hrs on 19th July 2025.  Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please include your preferred working pattern details in your application. 

Job Role

The café manager is responsible for leading all team members both paid staff and volunteers in the efficient and self sustaining operation of the cafe. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and financial performance of the café and maintaining high standards. They need to foster a positive environment, which provides consistent, fast, efficient, and friendly service and a high quality experience for both our customers and team members. Team members include paid staff and volunteers some of whom have learning difficulties.

The manager will support and work within the Christian aims and purposes of St Thomas Church, and in accordance with its ethos and values, creating a place for all at the heart of the community.

The Church takes the safety of everyone within the church very seriously and expects that everyone will work within the Church safeguarding policy.

The café manager will be responsible to the Team Vicar at St Thomas Church

 Responsibilities

Product:

Manages and develops menus

Initiates, reviews and manages processes to make sure that all staff and volunteers are ensuring food served and delivered is to a high and consistent quality.

Ensures that all team members are educated on our products and services and products are delivered to customers consistently to a high quality.

Initiates, reviews, and manages systems that ensure that all staff and volunteers are inducted and continually trained in food hygiene, allergen awareness and that all statutory records regarding food hygiene, allergens are kept up to date.

Initiates, reviews and manages systems to improve stock control and minimise wastage

Service:

Is the Role Model for outstanding service in the cafe.

Pro-active in solving customer problems and satisfying customers in various situations and can handle conflict and other sensitive issues in a calm and fair manner.

Ensures that all team members provide customers with efficient, friendly, superior service on a consistent basis.

Consistently monitors, coaches and encourages team members to meet excellent service standards.

Assesses and provides adequate resource (paid staff and volunteers) to provide efficient and friendly, superior service and documents this on the weekly rota.

Maintains high cleanliness standards consistently throughout the cafe in the areas of store appearance, merchandise and equipment.

Training and Development:

Ensures a safe, enjoyable place of work for all team members recognising and respecting the unique needs, abilities and potential for development in every individual

Provides ongoing training and development to all team members (staff and volunteers) in the areas of operating standards, customer service and product knowledge.

Demonstrates the ability to lead, effectively communicates and is passionate about the Cafe.

Builds morale and team spirit by fostering a work environment where team members input is encouraged and valued.

Ensures each team member has received proper training to perform as a barista or in any other role effectively and efficiently.

Coaches and counsels team members for improved performance, documenting developmental plans for paid staff as necessary.

With support from your line manager, ensure that employment law and the businesses policies are followed in relation to human resources.

Hold 1 week and 3 month reviews with new employed starters, and with your line manager

Ensure that new starters are fulfilling the duties of their role(s) before the end of their probationary period

Hold annual reviews with employed café staff to celebrate their achievements and to identify areas where additional training or support may be required.

Cafe Operations:

Ensures that all cafe operating procedures are adequately documented and available for all to use

Ensures the Staff handbook is updated regularly

Facilitates on-going training and development of current staff and volunteers.

Promotes and practices safe work habits, identifying and resolving potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and any team member or customer incidents.

Provides the necessary health and safety training for staff and volunteers

Documents accidents, conducts initial investigation and determination of root cause in the interest of maintaining a safe work environment

Business

Delivers the agreed financial targets for the café

Develops promotional programmes to deliver the sales targets

Safeguarding

The Church takes the safety of everyone within the church very seriously

and expects that everyone will work within the Church safeguarding policy.

In particular, the Church expects anyone who becomes aware of a safeguarding risk or of actual abuse, to immediately raise this with the Parish Safeguarding Officer.

Those who work with children, young people and/or adults who are vulnerable should have a commitment to:

· Adhere to the church's policies and codes of conduct

· Treat individuals with respect

· Recognise and respect their abilities and potential for development

· Working in ways that meet and develop the personal, spiritual, social and pastoral needs

· Promote their rights to make their own decisions and choices, unless it is unsafe

· Ensure their welfare and safety

· The promotion of social justice, social responsibility, and respect for others

· Confidentiality, never passing on personal information, except to the person you are responsible to, unless there are safeguarding issues of concern which must always be reported to the person you are responsible to and to the safeguarding officer.

Person Specification:

1 Skills

1.1 Good written and oral communication skills

1.2 Good numeracy skills

1.3 Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a great work ethic

1.4 Creative, innovative and willing to implement ideas and professional opinion

1.5 Team player with a demonstrable positive, ‘can do’ attitude and ability to motivate a team including volunteers.

1.6 Motivated by a passion for preparing food with quality and with great service delivery

1.7 Excellent customer service skills and demonstrable experience in a café environment- preferably in management, but not essential.

1.8 Able to show sensitivity and flexibility as circumstances demand

1.9 Resilient and able to work under pressure when faced with complex and demanding situations

1.10 Able to handle conflict and other sensitive issues in a calm and fair manner

Knowledge

2.1 Knowledge of the catering and / or coffee sector

2.2 Possess a high level of coffee art skills and knowledge

2.3 Sound knowledge of Hygiene, Health and Safety

Experience

3.1 Experience of preparing food to safe and high standards

3.2 Experience of working as a barista in a coffee shop

3.3 Experience of working with, supporting and guiding people and volunteers of all ages

3.4 Experience of line managing people

Qualifications

3.1 A good general level of education

3.2 Food Safety and Hygiene level 2

Working Arrangements

40 hours per week between the hours of 8am to 4.30 Monday to Wednesday, 8am to 6.30pm Thursday and Friday, 9 am to 4.30 pm on Saturdays. 10am to 4.30pm Sunday including up to three weekends per month (minimum two)

28 days paid holiday per year plus public holidays.

Plus 1 day paid holiday per year on your birthday

Salary Up to £14.79 per hour depending on experience (Annual £30,763)

Pension scheme

The PCC has a workplace pension scheme with NEST and follows legal requirements . Nest is the workplace pension scheme set up by the government.

You may be automatically enrolled into the occupational Pension Scheme however you may also choose to opt out of this. Should you opt to take out a Personal Pension Plan then this is a private matter between yourself and the financial institution concerned and does not involve the Church in any way.

References:

Excellent and unequivocal references

Current Employer

Former Employer

About the role

Are you a strategic, compassionate, leader with a deep commitment to equality, justice and human rights?

Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) is seeking a new Head of Services to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our frontline work. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team delivering casework support, training, education, and community outreach to tackle hate crime and promote safer, more inclusive communities.

As Head of Services, you’ll oversee our day-to-day service delivery—ensuring it remains high-quality, trauma-informed, and aligned with our values. You’ll help us meet our contractual commitments, identify emerging needs, and strengthen our impact. You’ll also play a key role in developing staff, representing SARI externally, and supporting organisational strategy, income generation and policy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the delivery of SARI’s casework, education, and training services.

• Managing and mentoring staff across multiple teams and workstreams.

• Identifying patterns and trends in hate crime and feeding this into local responses.

• Representing SARI at public events, forums, and in the media.

• Contributing to strategic planning, policy development, fundraising and partnerships.

• Supporting the wellbeing, supervision and development of staff through inclusive and empowering leadership.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong leadership and staff management experience.

• A deep understanding of discrimination, oppression and equalities issues.

• Experience of delivering support or advocacy services to marginalised communities.

• Excellent communication skills and a confident approach to partnership working.

• A strategic mindset and ability to juggle operational demands with long-term planning.

• A values-led, trauma-informed approach that centres service users and staff wellbeing

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising by 1 day per year to 30 days)

• Hybrid and flexible working

• External trauma-informed 1:1 and group supervision

• A supportive, inclusive and mission-driven team

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives

To apply

Visit our website to download the application pack and apply. We warmly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of discrimination or marginalisation.

Grade: 0 - Director

Hours: Full time Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports: Head of Learning & Development, Head of HR, Volunteer Development Manager, Facilities and Events Manager

Key Interdependencies: Executive/Senior Leadership Teams/Trustees/Safeguarding Advisor

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (A relocation package is available for the successful candidate if they require a move to Cornwall for this role).

Role Purpose

ShelterBox has changed a lot in the last five years, and the humanitarian sector is also evolving as we do, with a much stronger focus on partnerships with local organisations on the front lines of aid delivery. Yet we still send staff and volunteers on visits to programme sites, often taking calculated risks to oversee how we can learn and improve humanitarian operations. Our people are led by strong values of service and dedication, without which we could not serve communities after disaster. We are now seeking to put stronger systems in place to ensure we are getting the best from our staff and volunteers, and that we as an employer are giving them the best possible experience as members of this international organisation.

ShelterBox is searching for an experienced senior people leader with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity and transformation, with a track record of embedding high-performance cultures and navigating complex change in mission-driven environments. The successful candidate will provide leadership to our excellent people team and help to develop and deliver an engaging and effective new organisational people strategy, which must reflect the complexity of a globally distributed organisation, ensuring cultural intelligence, equity, and inclusion are embedded across all people practices. The Director of People and Culture will also work closely with our 13 affiliate offices to ensure alignment in our strategic direction on people management.

This isn't just about being a Director of People and Culture who has oversight of all aspects of the people function. This role is also about delivering visible and compassionate leadership as part of our Executive Team, consistently upholding and embodying our values of participation, learning, integrity and flexibility. The successful candidate will bring an assured presence with the ability to make decisions and influence at all levels, including Board and international affiliates. They will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Executive Team and be a visible, values-driven leader across the organisation.

You will be helping to build a new purpose-driven people strategy, embedding core values and our organisational mission. You will lead the team in driving our Employer Value Proposition: how we hire, train, develop and retain our people to meet the long-term aims and ambitions of the organisation. There will be a particular focus on training our future leaders and current managers in best practices, as well as establishing accountability for measuring performance and rewarding success.

You will oversee all aspects of the organisation's HR, learning and development, EDI, and well-being functions and a significant proportion of our volunteering support. You will be responsible for leading a function which works collaboratively with other teams to meet the organisation's overall people needs, and which recognises the critical importance of ShelterBox's staff and volunteers in delivering the organisation's ambitious plans.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role also reports to the Board of Trustees on a quarterly basis on all People matters. This role is also the Executive Team Lead on the Board's People and Risk Committee.

The Director of People and Culture is also a member of ShelterBox's Executive Team. This is our most senior management team, with overall responsibility for leading, planning and managing the work and development of the organisation. As a team, they are responsible for the delivery of 2025 plans as well as the implementation and development of longer-term strategy, and for ensuring that the wider organisational strategy delivers for the people we support.

The successful candidate will be starting a role within an exciting, supportive, and fast-evolving organisation. We are realigning our strategy to facilitate further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and ambition to work towards a world where no one is left without shelter.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Together with the CEO, Executive Team and People Team, develop and embed a long-term people strategy to achieve ShelterBox's overall strategic aims. Providing a clear future focused approach to redefine our Employer Value Proposition - including Reward, talent management and Performance Management approach.
• Strategically lead the people function, driving operational effectiveness, and ensuring staff and volunteer voices are represented across all levels of the organisation, including at Executive level.
• Partner with the executive team on workforce planning, risk management, and using people data to make informed decisions
• Lead the organisation to create and sustain a culture that drives employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage and support staff members through the challenges and opportunities of a new strategic implementation cycle, helping to sustainably scale up ShelterBox internationally.
• Develop engaging people policies that align with and support our employer value proposition and cultural identity, with the aim of creating a truly positive, purposeful, accountable and collegial culture and work environment.
• Oversee recruitment and talent retention strategies to ensure the organisation always has the workforce it needs.
• Working with Legal/Finance/Safety & Security/Safeguarding teams to ensure adherence to risk register, current legislation, and Charity Commission requirements.
• Driving a culture of Continuous Professional Development across the organisation.
• Oversight of timely completion of all external audit recommendations relating to people.
• Executive Sponsor for EDI and Wellbeing Working Groups with responsibility for reporting to Exec/Trustee teams and providing visible support for EDI and wellbeing initiatives.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Executive Team and Trustees, providing advice and guidance as needed. Production of regular reports, for review at People, Audit, Risk, & Compliance, and wider board meetings.
• Play an active part in the H&S steering group. Assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring the application of policies.
• Provide leadership and direction on volunteering at ShelterBox, working with the Volunteer Development Manager to implement a volunteer strategy that meets the needs of the organisation.
• Manage annual HR/L&D budgets. Ensure strict adherence to these budgets throughout each financial year.
• As part of the Crisis Management Team, ensure the right people processes and procedures are in place to support the organisation and our teams in the event of a crisis.

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Treasures Foundation offers accommodation and outreach to vulnerable women who have backgrounds of addiction, trauma, mental health and the criminal justice system. We provide housing and support until women can make the transition into their own homes, with some long-arm support extending beyond this period.

The Area Manager will work alongside the COO and CEO to help develop and manage the existing service as well as a new detox provision. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Providing guidance to Specialist Support Manager, Project workers and Volunteers to support their professional development, ensuring that the service is run professionally, efficiently and effectively.

· Fostering a holistic approach to supporting staffs needs, through supervision and appraisals.

· Seeking and highlighting opportunities for change at project/ organisational level

· Creating and developing a group programme which meets the needs of the women and aims of the project, such as effective communication and conflict resolution

· Planning and managing the staff rota and Out of Hours emergency on call rota, required to meet the needs of the service

· Reviewing and auditing the service on a continual basis, ensuring that it meets both the needs of the residents and quality standards.

· Ensuring the safety of the houses by managing challenging behaviour, through conflict resolution and following procedures

· Fostering good working relationships with key stakeholders

· Overseeing the individual tailored programmes created by project staff. 

· Helping to build and develop relationships with outside organisations in order to promote the work of Treasures and identify opportunities to achieve the best outcomes for residents.

· Adhering to relevant policies and procedures

·         Ensure staff update data base system and log reports

· Updating trustees quarterly on the service by providing a written report

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience managing supported living or residential care (ideally mental health focused)

· Knowledge of working with individuals with complex or challenging behaviours

· Comfortable supporting and leading staff teams

· Strong communication and organisational skills

· Someone proactive, confident, and committed to high standards of care and support

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level with a Barred List DBS check, although we do not discriminate, and we actively welcome applications from those with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System and/or in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

Are you ready to join The King's Trust and step into a vibrant role where you'll build meaningful connections and nurture relationships with our extraordinary external delivery partners and volunteers, all in the pursuit of connecting with the young hearts and minds we're devoted to supporting? If the answer is yes, read on!

Take the lead in welcoming, training, and expertly managing a group of delivery partners and volunteers. Your mission will be to ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience and achieve those positive outcomes that change lives. You will also be kept engaged as you’ll be required to travel within your local area to support the delivery of programmes as well as programme visits.

Assist and support our delivery partners and volunteers in bringing The Trust's programmes to life. They'll rely on you for access to training, resources, qualifications, and guidance in adhering to our top-notch quality standards. You’ll also be our compliance hero, ensuring that our delivery partners and volunteers are up to speed with all the necessary policies that keep things running smoothly. You'll be our go-to person, ready to tackle any minor concerns or issues that come our way.

Your knack for precision will shine through as you meticulously record information and data on young people, volunteers, or partners. It's all about ensuring that each step of their journey is accurately documented in our systems and aligns perfectly with the requirements of our funding contracts and is at the forefront of championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Your sheer enthusiasm and commitment will ignite some transformative action, sparking real change as we put those local plans into play and excel in achieving our EDI goals!

If you are a strong communicator with sharp problem-solving skills and can transform ordinary moments into unforgettable events, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Expect the unexpected and embrace it. Come and be a part of our mission!

We are looking for a motivated, innovative, creative person, with a passion to share the gospel, to become part of a mission team using rap and/or singing as part of a Hip Hop/Pop group.

You’ll be adding to the work of the existing ministries of The Message by being a key member of a mission team who will visit high schools/Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and prisons across the region, delivering a creative package of assemblies, lessons and concert programs.

Could applicants please forward a 3-5min YouTube video introducing yourself, telling us your journey of faith, and showing a short performance highlighting your creative ability.

• Check out the benefits of working at The Message here: Benefits - The Message
• Hear the heart of what we are about at The Message: Message Values Talk - The Message

Job description and Working for the Message document attached.

This post has been identified as having a GOR to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

We work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people to support them to transition to adult life in the UK, feeling fully supported, equipped, and confident of their independent living skills and sustainable capability to flourish. 

You will welcome each person into a place they can call home, encouraging them to decorate their rooms and explore their local area. These houses, shared with other UASCs, offer comfort and stability throughout what can be a challenging period of asylum claims and settling into the UK.

We are looking for somebody who can foster a supportive community of friends across nationalities through weekly gathered activities, such as football, cricket, and dinners.

Join our Legacy Administration Team as the right hand to the Team Leader, where you’ll play a key role in managing a vibrant mix of specific, residuary, and reversionary bequests. You’ll help transform supporters’ final wishes into real-world impact, ensuring every generous legacy gift reaches its full potential for Marie Curie’s vital work

Description for Internal Candidates

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Your Role in Our Vision

Join our Legacy Administration Team and manage a varied and active caseload of specific, residuary, and reversionary bequests. This is a pivotal role, helping to ensure that every gift left to Marie Curie is handled with care, accuracy, and respect — enabling us to continue delivering our essential services.

Legacy income is one of the most significant sources of funding for our charity. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and maximising that income through diligent case management, effective communication with solicitors and executors, and a firm understanding of probate law and best practice. Your work directly contributes to our ability to care for people affected by terminal illness.

Experience across all UK jurisdictions is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of specific, residuary, and reversionary legacies across the UK.
• Ensure Marie Curie receives its full legal entitlement, in line with Wills and settlements.
• Handle correspondence efficiently, updating records on our FirstClass 4 database and meeting internal service standards.
• Act as the lead charity where appropriate and liaise with co-beneficiaries.
• Monitor and progress open cases to ensure timely completion.
• Review estate accounts carefully, ensuring accuracy and appropriate application of tax exemptions.
• Obtain tax deduction certificates where cost-effective to do so.
• Ensure funds are allocated correctly to restricted or unrestricted purposes as specified in Wills.
• Comply with Law Society guidelines regarding Non-Contentious Costs.
• Represent Marie Curie’s interests in shared estates and collaborate with legal professionals and the public.
• Identify and escalate potential risks or disputes that may affect our entitlement.
• Seek opportunities to maximise the value of legacies and proactively manage estate assets.
• Support stewardship activity by working closely with the Legacy Marketing and Local Legacy teams.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in legacy administration.
• Experience working in or with the charity sector.
• ILM Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration, Law Degree, or relevant professional qualification.
• Strong understanding of probate law and estate management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
• Confident using digital systems and databases.

Application & Interview Process

Please find full job description here 

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th July 2025 23.59pm

Salary:  £30,000 - £35,00 DOE + London Weighting £3,500 (where applicable, 2/3 days in London Office per week) 
Contract:Permanent, Full Time 
Based: UK Home Based with monthly travel to our London office or one of our hospices (Marie Curie will cover all travel costs and if required, accommodation) OR London Office Embassy Gardens based.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

The Head of Service Development is a crucial role for the organisation. As a member of the senior leadership team, with responsibility for our client facing services, this role is key to ensuring that our services remain relevant, accessible and of the highest possible quality for people in York who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing complex services in the voluntary sector and bid/tender writing.

All of our services are overseen by highly skilled managers. We are seeking a leader who will allow our managers a high level of autonomy, valuing the skill that the teams bring whilst providing effective support where needed as well as strategic vision for the services.

Pause works to improve the lives of women who have had more than one child removed from their care, and the services and systems that affect them.

As Communications and Policy Officer, your role will be to raise awareness and increase understanding of Pause and the experiences of the women we work with in order to achieve positive change at both a national and local level.

This is a new role, sitting within the Partnerships and Engagement team, although you will work with colleagues across the whole organisation.

You will work with the team to influence change by delivering creative communications activity and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders. This will involve working closely with our Impact and Influencing Lead as well as our colleagues in practice, participation and engagement, so that you can learn from those with lived experience and ensure their voices are at the forefront.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to deliver creative communications to influence change. You also should have a real desire to create positive change in the services and systems that affect the lives of women who have had children removed from their care. 

We are using Charity Job's anonymous applicant tracker system. Your cover letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4, and so you’ll need to use your creative skills to be sure that you fully address the person specification and show us why you’re the absolute best person for this job.

Join Affinity Trust as Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance

• Location: Hybrid with frequent travel to our Head Office for Executive Meetings, and national travel to our support locations.
• Head Office: Thame, Oxfordshire
• Salary: £100,000 per annum
• Car Allowance: £6,200
• Governance: You will be the Nominated Individual and Caldicott Guardian

With the right support, anything is possible

We are looking for a collaborative and visible leader—ideally from within social care or a closely related sector—who has significant experience leading a Quality or Operations function across a large and diverse set of services. 

Through your engagement with regulators, networks, and professional bodies, you will bring external insight into the organisation and help us stay at the forefront of best practice in quality and compliance.

About us

We are Affinity Trust, a national charity with over 30 years' experience supporting children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other needs. 

With nearly 2,500 colleagues and services across England and Scotland, we are values-led, financially strong, and driven by a single purpose: supporting people to live their life, their way.

Why this role matters

This is a pivotal, high-impact role. As Director of Quality Improvement & Compliance, you will play a central part in shaping how we continuously raise the standard of support across Affinity Trust. 

You will lead our approach to quality, improvement and co-production — ensuring we have the systems, insights, and culture needed to deliver consistently excellent, person-centred support.

You will influence practice across our services by working in close partnership with operational leaders, providing the challenge, guidance, and support needed to embed sustainable improvements. 

You’ll also champion innovation—harnessing the potential of digital tools and outcomes measurement to improve how we understand, assess, and enhance the lives of the people we support.

Above all, your work will be vital in helping us live out our core belief: that with the right support, anything is possible. This role is key to Achieving More Together.

What you’ll bring

We're looking for:

• A proven, senior leader from social care or a similar regulated sector.
• Deep understanding of quality, compliance, and safeguarding in complex service environments.
• Strategic acumen paired with empathy, collaboration, and a values-driven approach.
• Passion for co-production, data-informed improvement, and empowering people to thrive.
• Experience engaging with regulators (CQC/Care Inspectorate), driving innovation, and leading high-performing teams.

 Benefits

• £100,000 salary + £6,200 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, enhanced pension, life insurance, and Blue Light discounts
• Hybrid flexibility, national influence, and deep local impact

Ready to be part of something extraordinary?

Apply by: 27 July 2025
Interviews: 28 August 2025

For more information, please refer to the candidate pack attached to this advert. 

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to head our sector support and grants team. You’ll bring strong project and people management skills, a commitment to social justice, and a track record of delivering impactful support to external partners. With experience in funder plus support, grant-making, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help legal advice agencies thrive. This is a high-impact role guiding the development of our sector support programmes to ensure we best meet the needs of organisations providing vital legal help to those most in need. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver meaningful change.

See attached Recruitment Pack for more details.

£16,587.33 Actual Salary + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift School Benefits

Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

29.5 hours per week (8.50am - 3.30pm Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

 Make learning an adventure: Be a specialist Learning Support Assistant at Columbus!

Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?

Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys.

Imagine this:

• High-five moments: Witnessing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes.
• Creative collaboration: Working alongside a supportive team to design engaging learning experiences.
• Building bridges: Helping children overcome challenges and celebrate victories.

As a Specialist LSA, you will support pupils' learning, care, and development, helping them feel excited to come to school and proud of their progress.

At Columbus, you'll be more than just a learning support assistant, you'll be an:

• Exploration guide: You'll tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests, igniting their curiosity.
• Champion: You'll provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.
• Team player: You'll collaborate with passionate teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care.

We offer:

• Flexible working options.
• Staff parking
• Exceptional professional development opportunities to nurture your skills.
• A supportive and collaborative community where you'll feel valued.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children.

Ready to join the adventure?

Here's what to do next:

Discover more about our wonderful school! We warmly welcome school visits and encourage you to schedule a meeting.  To arrange a visit or tour, please contact us.

Don't wait! Applications close on : 3rd August 2025

Interviews will take place as we receive applications.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.