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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent administrative, communication and relationship-building skills to join us as our Philanthropy & Strategic Foundations Executive where you will work with philanthropists, trusts and with teams across the organisations to secure flexible funding and deliver lasting impact for children across the world. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role 

As Philanthropy and Strategic Foundations Executive, you will manage and grow a portfolio of four-to-five-figure philanthropic and trust-based partnerships, delivering flexible income to support our global and UK programmes.

You will lead our Major Donor Programme and Supporting Trust Portfolio, building and nurturing long-term relationships to deepen engagement and secure ongoing support.

Alongside fundraising, you will provide essential administrative, financial, and project co-ordination support to the wider Partnerships for Impact function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality donor experiences. 

This role sits within our Partnerships for Impact function which catalyses change by partnering with governments, institutions, multilateral agencies, high-net-worth individuals and the private sector. 

You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Foundations, Philanthropy & Strategic Foundations Leads, and wider Partnerships for Impact colleagues to manage team processes, ensure visibility of key information, and assist managers on existing partnerships. 

In this role, you will: 

• Manage and grow a portfolio of philanthropists and trusts, fostering meaningful, long-term relationships to maximise income and impact 

• Deliver flexible funding targets by leading the Major Donor Programme and Supporting Trusts Portfolio, with a focus on donor stewardship and retention 

• Support the Philanthropy & Strategic Foundations team with day-to-day operations, administration and project co-ordination to ensure high-quality delivery 

• Act as the team's humanitarian response representative co-ordinating with internal teams and ensuring a speedy, and efficient notification to all donors of any emergency activations 

• Write compelling funding proposals and donor reports aligned with organisational priorities and impact goals 

• Build excellent internal relationships across the Partnerships for Impact team to enhance collaboration and collective success

• Support the team on external partnerships when needed, ensuring commitments are fulfilled while identifying opportunities for new impactful initiatives 

• Coordinate cross-functional, and donor engagement activities, share best practice and knowledge across the team, and contribute to the development of impactful communications about our work

• Where required, attend and support external meetings and events, representing Save the Children and supporting strategic objectives. 

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Proven experience managing donor portfolios and cultivating four-to-five-figure funding relationships 

• Demonstrable success in securing flexible income through philanthropic and trust fundraising 

• Strong skills in writing impactful proposals and donor reports tailored to funder expectations 

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement abilities, both internally and externally 

• A highly organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a complex portfolio 

• Proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce, and experience supporting cross-functional fundraising teams.

Technical Skills 

• Proven experience in providing high-quality administrative and project management support. 

• Experience delivering mass stewardship or appeal mailings and/or experience securing four-to-five figure level gifts. 

• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce for partner management and data tracking. 

• Competence in financial administration and fundraising processes. 

• Ability to develop and optimise systems and tools to improve team efficiency. 

• Experience coordinating bespoke initiatives and activities in a fast-paced environment. 

Personal Skills 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. 

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with ease. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• A proactive, agile and problem-solving mindset.

• A commitment to the mission, values and safeguarding policies of Save the Children. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Closing date: 29 June 2025 

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7 July 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Location: London with occasional trips to Kent and Norfolk
Salary: £35k - £38k Depending on experience

Make a lasting difference where it matters most.

At Childhood First, we transform the lives of severely traumatised children and young people through specialist therapeutic care and education.

We are now looking for a values-driven and systems-savvy HR Advisor to join our supportive HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the primary HR partner for our Kent residential communities – supporting line managers, improving processes and playing a key role in maintaining our HRIS.

This is a great opportunity to develop your HR generalist experience, lead on people systems, and contribute to a high-impact and rewarding mission.

What you’ll be doing:

· Supporting managers in resolving employee relations issues fairly and consistently

· Leading on recruitment in Kent, from advertising to onboarding

· Acting as our HRIS lead: ensuring data integrity, reporting and optimisation

· Preparing monthly payroll for sign-off

· Helping embed great people practices across our organisation

What we’re looking for:

· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

· Strong knowledge of HR systems, processes and UK employment law

· Experience managing ER cases and advising line managers

· Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills

· A collaborative approach and a passion for making a difference

In return, you’ll join a friendly and committed HR team, enjoy generous annual leave and benefit from ongoing development opportunities.

Join us and help create safe, loving, and healing environments for children and young people to recover and thrive.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To apply, please send us your  CV and supporting statement.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025. 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Please note: We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references. 

Job Title: Science Operations Administrator Salary: £31,185 per annum + excellent benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
OverviewMy client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Science Operations Administrator to join a dynamic Service Delivery team within a world-renowned biomedical research institute. This is a pivotal role in supporting multiple research groups and scientific platforms, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling scientists to focus on their research.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to laboratory-based staff and scientific teams
• Act as the first point of contact for internal queries, resolving them efficiently
• Organise internal and external events, including seminars and lab meetings
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries
• Manage expense claims and complex reimbursement cases
• Support recruitment processes and onboarding for new staff
• Oversee the non-employee lifecycle for visiting researchers and collaborators
• Assist with procurement, invoice reconciliation, and ordering of goods
• Maintain accurate records and update notice boards (physical and digital)
• Provide diary management and meeting coordination for senior scientific staff
• Approve leave and sickness absence on behalf of team leads
• Take minutes for key meetings and provide cover across the team when needed

About YouEssential:

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a high-level administrative role, ideally in a research or lab environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Desirable:

• Experience in an academic or research setting
• Diary management experience

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative and inclusive environment at the forefront of biomedical research
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant scientific community
• Excellent benefits and a strong commitment to professional development
• Be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Community Key Worker

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000

Location: Hampshire, Portsmouth

Contract:  Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Hours a week: 35 Hours per week

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.

About You:

To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.

You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please email talent and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Business Development Officer – London, South East and East of England

Role purpose:

1. Retain and grow relationships with existing centres through tailored engagement strategies that drive programme registrations and increase impact. 
2. Identify and convert new opportunities through proactive outreach, lead generation, and effective nurture tactics to deliver new business income. 
3. Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring a high-quality centre experience that builds trust and long-term loyalty. 

Key responsibilities:

Retain and grow existing centre relationships 

• Manage a portfolio of existing centres, ensuring regular and meaningful engagement aligned to their needs, delivery patterns, and growth potential. 
• Deliver against annual centre income targets by supporting centres to continue and expand programme delivery. 
• Develop and implement tailored engagement plans that reflect sector priorities, sector and programme maturity, and centre feedback. 
• Analyse Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to identify retention risks, spot growth opportunities, and respond to trends with proactive support. 
• Coordinate requalification conversations and re-engagement activity to sustain long-term partnerships. 

Generate and convert new business 

• Identify and research high-potential leads across your allocated sectors (e.g., secondary, FE, community) using BI and CRM insights, sector intelligence, and marketing-generated activity. 

• Plan and deliver proactive outreach activity via a Sector Development Plans. 

• Build and maintain a personal pipeline of prospects and log progress regularly updating conversion insight and forecasts. 

• Support new centre onboarding, from initial conversations through to registration and early delivery support. 

• Collaborate with Marketing on lead nurture campaigns, sales funnel activities, and content that targets sector-specific priorities. 

Deliver outstanding customer experience 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for your centres, responding promptly and professionally to queries, issues, and feedback. 

• Ensure every interaction reflects the Leadership Skills Foundation’s values. 

• Maintain consistent and accurate records of communications, registrations, and engagement history. 

• Support customer feedback collection and contribute to the analysis of satisfaction and improvement opportunities. 

• Champion a customer-first mindset and share insight to improve performance against our customer experience objectives. 

Use data and insight to drive decisions 

• Regularly review and report on programme performance, income data, and registration trends for your assigned centres and sectors. 

• Use BI dashboards and management reports to inform your planning, prioritisation, and stakeholder engagement. 

• Report on your own progress against KPIs and contribute to departmental performance reviews and forecasting activities. 

Collaborate across teams and support innovation 

• Work closely with key teams to coordinate campaigns, messaging, and respond to customer feedback. 

• Feedback insight from centres to inform programme development and sector-specific improvements. 

• Contribute to team planning meetings, training sessions, and department-wide initiatives. 

• Support the induction of new team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team culture. 

Skills, experience, and knowledge

Essential 

• Previous experience in a customer supporting role, with an emphasis on relationship management and customer experience.  
• An understanding of education systems in the UK.
• An understanding of initiating prospect engagement, business development strategies and meeting sales targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of working on own initiative and being a self-starter.
• Confidence in presenting externally to customers and partners.
• Experience of working with sales forecasting tools and Management Information systems.
• Analytical thinking and evaluation skills, with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics to support decision making.
• Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes.
• An ability to network, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
• An ability to convert external relationships into long standing customers results.

Desired

• Previous experience in a sales environment.
• An understanding and passion for leadership skills development and the value it provides for young people and centres. 
• Excellent customer service skills.
• An understanding of awarding bodies and their operating landscape. 

There are numerous benefits that are available to you as a member of Leadership Skills Foundation.

In addition to working for an organisation that is forward thinking with a clear commitment to your wellbeing, we also offer an array of both contractual and non-contractual benefits as outlined below.

Contractual benefits:

• Standard 36 hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days per year after completion of five years’ service.
• Automatic enrolment into NEST Pension scheme after three months, with the option to join group personal pension plan with matched contributions up to five percent following successful completion of probationary period.
• Agile/flexible working.
• Home working.

Non-contractual benefits:

• Discretionary extended Christmas break.
• Vitality Health Care Plan following successful completion of probationary period – with the option to add family/significant others at reduced rate.
• Meaningful and regular one-to-one system as part of a structured personal development process.
• Sight test and eyewear financial support.

When asked what they love most about working at Rainforest Trust UK our staff say it is feeling they are making a difference and taking direct action on some of the biggest issues of our time - climate change, biodiversity loss and Indigenous Peoples' rights. They also like being part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, where they feel they can have a direct input into decisions and our direction. We offer a host of other benefits too.

Rainforest Trust is a leading global organisation sponsoring the creation and expansion of protected and conserved areas, playing a central role in combating biodiversity loss and fighting climate change. Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) is set up as a separate charity to tax-efficiently raise funds from donors here in the UK for Rainforest Trust’s conservation projects. We are currently a team of seven people, but we are affiliated to, and supported by, the Rainforest Trust team in the U.S., which has a team of 45 staff. 

In 2023 the global charity raised $46 million for conservation projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Last year the UK charity contributed £2.7m of this, and we are confident there is significant potential to increase our income from donors here. So, we are looking for an experienced Finance and Administrative Officer to join our small UK team to help us manage an increasing number of donations.

This is a varied role which will offer the successful candidate exposure to a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including bank reconciliations, financial and performance reporting, some data upkeep and systems improvements. You will need to be good at juggling competing priorities, well-organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities (see attached job description for full list)

Finance (~80% of role)

• Carry out weekly bank reconciliations using Xero.

• Maintaining records of expenditure, processing monthly expenses, paying invoices.

• Prepare HMRC Gift Aid claims and maintain records of Gift Aid donations and payments.

• Assist with annual external financial audits.

• Import bank transactions onto CRM database and ensure donations are assigned to correct conservation projects.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual management accounts and annual budgets.

Administration (~20% of role)

• Maintain all accounts on UK portals (Benevity, Charities Aid Foundation, etc) and process, track and reconcile all portal donations, soft crediting these where necessary.

• Suggest changes or improvements to both financial and administrative processes (including automations) to increase accuracy, efficiency and potential cost reductions, then implement where agreed.

• Support with HR administration - keeping personnel and Trustee files up to date, keeping records of sickness, holidays and other absences, drafting new policies.

Person Specification - see attached job description document

Working Arrangements and Travel Requirements

Rainforest Trust UK staff work remotely and the successful candidate will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection. They may be based anywhere in the UK but will be expected to travel to work from a shared team space in London 1 day per month. We are also flexible as to when the Officer works the available hours across the week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rainforest Trust UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our work will bring benefits for our people, our organisation and our charitable purpose. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

The CRM Systems Manager champions and enables long-term customer engagement through the management and continued development of our CRM systems, primarily Tessitura. Working closely with the Head of Digital and Data, you will lead the Globe’s use of Tessitura and the wider integrated ecosystem, ensuring it is optimised for the organisation’s business needs.

The role is responsible for both:

Support and maintenance - ensuring this business-critical system is functioning correctly and efficiently

Development and innovation - working across the organisation to deliver new features that improve efficiency for staff, increase revenue generating opportunities and deliver a seamless self-service experience for customers

The skills:

We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience supporting CRM and ticketing systems, ideally Tessitura, who can help us develop how we use the system to deliver our strategic objectives and audience goals.

You’ll be confident writing SQL queries, using reporting tools like SSRS and exploring new technologies to extend our capabilities. Alongside this, you’ll be able to translate these technical ideas into plain language and deliver training that builds confidence and capability.

You’ll bring business analysis and problems solving skills to develop and deliver smart solutions and you’ll be able to quickly build strong relationships across teams to ensure everyone makes the most of our systems.

The team:

The Digital and Data team is responsible for the Globe’s digital products; our strategic use of audience and visitor data; and our approach to integrated customer journeys across all touchpoints. Alongside the rest of the Audiences directorate, we champion an audience-first approach across the organisation and work to build customer loyalty whilst diversifying our live and digital audiences.

The Audiences directorate includes the Digital and Data team as well as Marketing, Communications and PR, Ticketing and Sales, Retail and Audience and Visitor Operations.

Benefits:

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

To apply:

Interested? For full information on the role, please download the job description from our main jobs page. To apply, please complete the online application form by 12pm noon on Wednesday 25 June.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.

£38,148.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
• Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
• Cycle to work scheme

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

A Deputy Contract Manager is to support the Cluster Manager who is responsible for the effective management of all contracts within their designated patch, including line managing the relevant frontline staff. Experience with working with Severe Learning Disability, Profound Autism, and behaviours of distress needed.

What you'll do:

• Support the Cluster Manager to drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
• Support the Cluster Manager, using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
• Successfully lead and motivate the team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
• Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement and inclusion
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
• Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
• Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other business/management qualification

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other business/management qualification

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job Description

The Woodland and Nature Recovery Manager at Western Forest will manage the delivery of high-quality forestry, woodland and nature recovery activities within the Western Forest. This role ensures that all initiatives are aligned with the Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) and focuses on woodland creation, agroforestry and sustainable forest management. The manager will oversee a team of five officers, based primarily within partnership organisations, and work closely with England’s Community Forests and many other partners to maximise impact.

This role will enable the sharing of expertise across the Western Forest area.

A key focus will be to work with partners across the region to seek out opportunities to create large scale woodland creation projects that will deliver at landscape scale. These new projects will seek alternative funding streams that will generate a variety of activities such as tree planting, timber production and biodiversity protection.

About Us

The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.

We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.

ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.

We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Deputy Director to lead our quality assurance work and play a central role in shaping and delivering cross-sector projects. You will oversee the management and strategic development of the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and collaborate closely with the Director on broader organisational and policy initiatives.

You’ll represent ASA at external stakeholder meetings, manage contracts and project teams, and act as a senior leader within a small and dynamic team that is passionate about access to justice and social welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the Advice Quality Standard, ensuring its integrity and independence as a sector-wide benchmark.

• Manage and deliver strategic projects aligned with ASA’s business plan and broader goals.

• Represent ASA at external meetings, consultations, and strategic discussions with stakeholders.

• Line manage project staff and consultants, and oversee contract relationships with AQS licence holders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and funders, including government and regulatory bodies.

• Identify opportunities for growth and development in ASA’s offer to the sector.

• Support ASA’s communications strategy, including website, newsletters, and social media.

• Stand in for the Director when required and contribute to the wider running of the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and experienced in leading quality assurance or project delivery in a public or voluntary sector context.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Commitment to the values of human rights, social justice, and access to justice.

• Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic outcomes.

• Understanding of standards and quality assurance in service delivery.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Proven experience in managing people, partnerships, and budgets.

• Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable experience includes:

• Direct knowledge of the social welfare advice sector.

• Experience managing quality assurance frameworks in public services.

• Skills in fundraising, evaluation, or research.

Benefits

• Salary: £42,000 per annum (inclusive)

• Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution

• Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 statutory bank holidays

• Flexible Working: Office space available in central London, with flexible hybrid arrangements

• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and learning within a supportive environment

• Impact: A unique opportunity to influence quality and standards across a critical sector

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Business Support Manager to support the delivery of our new five year Strategic Plan.

This exciting new role will act as the bridge between our Operations and Central Services. It's a unique opportunity to shape how these functions work together to achieve our organisational goals more effectively. As this is a newly created function as part of our Transformation Programme, launched in June 2024, this role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape how this role develops.

This role will lead the Business Support function, working closely with the Operations Director team to ensure the smooth running of this UK wide operations function. You will oversee the provision and ongoing development of support services to enable TCV Operations teams throughout the organisation to focus on the core elements of operational delivery and development. The role will be responsible for looking for ongoing improvements in efficiencies and effectiveness, supporting innovation whilst balancing national consistency and adapting to local needs.

There is flexibility around the location of this role - you can be homebased or office based with some national/UK-wide travel. Our Head Office is in Doncaster.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

The Pepys House Charity is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project and Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project: “Samuel Pepys House: Home of an English Chronicler.” This is the first professional post at Pepys House — the only surviving property owned and occupied by the 17th century diarist Samuel Pepys. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic future of a rare Grade I listed heritage site and to help realise its vision as a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable heritage destination. 

As the Charity’s first professional staff member, you will be central to coordinating planning, activity delivery, community consultation, strategic governance, and future sustainability. This role is both operational and strategic, requiring initiative, diplomacy, and a deep commitment to inclusive heritage engagement. You will work closely with the Charity’s Chairman and Trustees, as well as key stakeholders from the Samuel Pepys Club, a membership organisation promoting the life and times of Samuel Pepys, and original owners of the building. The Club has a wide and diverse membership with deep knowledge about Samuel Pepys which will inform both the pilot programme of events and the sustainable vision for the future of Pepys House.

Do you want to help people in the Middle East free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice?

Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through: Education, Healthcare and Community Development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply wouldn’t be possible.

We are looking for an outstanding HR professional to provide compassionate HR support to the whole organisation and play a pivotal role driving initiatives that improve employee experience, engagement and operational efficiency.

As Embrace’s People Advisor, you will play a pivotal role managing the full breadth of day-to-day HR matters and be a key contributor to creating an inclusive, diverse culture in which all staff can flourish and thrive in a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and staff on a range of HR issues, including employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring these reflect the Christian vision and values of Embrace the Middle East.
• Support recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, person specification, conducting interviews, and onboarding new staff.
• Manage Embrace’s HR digital platform and staff data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Coordinate training sessions and all staff coming together days.
• Contribute to the overall success of Embrace through championing HR initiatives that have a positive impact on the charity’s people and culture.

Skills, experience and professional qualifications required:

• CIPD qualified, level 5 or above
• Excellent understanding and application of UK employment law and best practice
• Experience of providing HR support for a remote and flexible working organisation
• Experience of working for a small to medium sized organisation in a HR stand-alone role
• Experience of managing a wide range of employee relations (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, performance improvement, dismissal, absence management), policy development and health & safety compliance
• Experience of managing staff recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding
• Experience of managing a cloud-based HR system, integrated with payroll, for the whole organisation
• Analytical skills to draw out useful information to inform reports and actions
• Ability to confidently and cogently influence and support managers at all levels
• Experience of contributing to the creation of a values-led, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
• Experience managing and maintaining HR systems and reporting tools
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, Excel, HR and payroll cloud-based systems
• Sympathy with the Christian ethos of the charity and commitment to serve Embrace’s faith inspired mission

Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:

• To support every member of staff to work as effectively as possible, Embrace offers remote and flexible working arrangements. This includes flexitime and home-working arrangements
• Flexitime - start work between 7:30am – 10:00am and finish between 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Our core collaborative working hours are between 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Pension - option to join from day 1. Maximum employer contribution of 10%
• Holiday - 32 days, including 8 bank holidays and a day off work for your birthday – rising to 33 days after 5 years' service and 34 days after 10 years' service, plus 3 days leave between Christmas and the New Year
• Life Assurance - 3x salary
• Access to retail discount portal
• Employee Assistant Programme (confidential counselling, legal and financial advice) - available 24 /7, 365 days a year
• Training and development programme for all employees
• Commitment to staff health & wellbeing

How to apply:

For further information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 27 June 2025.

Embrace the Middle East provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability. If you require any support during the application or interview process, please let us know in your online response via the link above. To monitor diversity in our recruitment practices you will be invited to complete an anonymous Equality, Diversity and Inclusion questionnaire as part of the application process.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Ready to lead change for LGBTQ+ mental health? Join a bold, values-driven charity making a real difference in people’s lives, as our Income Generation & Communcations Manager!

This is your chance to shape the future of inclusive fundraising and communications at MindOut.

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker to become our Income Generation and Communications Manager - a pivotal role that fuels our mission to support LGBTQ+ people experiencing mental health challenges. You’ll lead on fundraising innovation, build meaningful donor relationships, and craft powerful communications that amplify our impact.

This isn’t just another charity job. It’s a chance to:

• Drive real-world change by securing vital funding for life-saving mental health services.
• Champion LGBTQ+ voices through inclusive, affirming storytelling and campaigns.
• Collaborate with passionate changemakers - from community fundraisers to corporate partners.
• Shape strategy and take ownership of income generation and donor engagement systems.
• Work flexibly in a hybrid role based in Brighton, with a supportive, values-led team.
• Create and implement a dynamic and engaging communications strategy
• Engage with the LGBTQ community and wider, through events and awareness raising activities

If you’re creative, driven, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.

Employee Benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• One day off for your birthday each year
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension