Training manager jobs in addlestone, surrey
Title:Policy and Advocacy Manager
Salary:From £40,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent
Hours:37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Holiday:25 days per year plus bank holidays
Location:Home based with travel within / to London and across the UK
Probationary Period:3 months
Reports to:Head of Legal and Policy
Benefits:An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution
Start date:As soon as possible / flexible
We are River Action
We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue Britain's rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end pollution.
We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and community mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of community and wildlife.
Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication. .
The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. They will engage with influential people across the sector, government, industry and media.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy across multiple campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
As our Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will play a leading role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Head of Legal and Policy, Chief Executive and wider team to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.
River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament.
You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities.
You will:
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Lead River Action’s policy and advocacy work on agricultural, sewage and industrial water pollution, with a focus on regulation, funding and legal frameworks.
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Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis and evidence.
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Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.
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Translate complex policy and evidence into concise documents with clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.
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Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.
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Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.
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Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
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Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, industry experts and partner organisations.
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Support grassroots community groups and third-sector partners in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.
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Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG, stakeholder roundtables and parliamentary events.
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Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.
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Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, by making sure colleagues and spokespeople are well-briefed and communications content is well-informed to maximise reach and impact.
You will also:
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Actively engage in professional development and training.
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Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.
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Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.
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Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values.
UK travel will be required. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.
What you’ll bring
The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional writing skills and comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience:
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Experience in a similar policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector.
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Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.
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A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.
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Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive briefings, reports and consultation responses.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working creatively and at a fast pace with colleagues, stakeholders and partners.
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Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work and to report your progress and impact.
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Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.
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A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.
Why join us?
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Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.
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Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.
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Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.
Diversity and inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.
How to apply
To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject ‘Policy and Advocacy Manager’:
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your CV (2 pages),
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a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and
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a written submission (2 pages) as described below.
Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format.
Written submission
Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for MPs on a current issue affecting the health of UK rivers. Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:
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Identify a water-related issue (e.g. agricultural pollution, sewage discharges or water management).
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Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers and biodiversity.
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Summarise relevant UK Government policies and legislation.
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Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.
Application process
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 23:59 on Monday 15 September 2025.
Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel.
Initial interviews will be held on 17 and 18 September 2025 and panel interviews will be held in w/c 22 September 2025, all via video conference. For panel interviews, some questions will be provided in advance for equity and to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience most effectively.
Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.
If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.
Key info:
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Based in London, UK
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Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)
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£27,010 per annum salary (pro rata)
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Programme dates: April 2026 - March 2027 (49 weeks)
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Apply by Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
About On Purpose:
On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.
Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.
Programme structure:
Two 6 month placements
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Through work placements with organisations driving impactful change, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues 4.5 days of the week. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and VISA.
Expert-led learning
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Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change.
1:1 mentoring & coaching
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Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.
Join a supportive, impactful community
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You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
Benefits:
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Earn a £27.01 k (pro rata) salary - On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.
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Develop your ability to make an impact - Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.
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Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities - Our Associates have moved into a range of sustainability and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Standard UK holiday allowance
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A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for:
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Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.
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Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal.
Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
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A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
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The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
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Fluency in English
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Office environment experience
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Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
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Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 20th October, 9:00 am (BST).
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Interviews will be held in mid-late November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Press and Public Affairs Manager role is an opportunity to join our dynamic and fast-paced team working on issues at the top of the political agenda.
The King’s Fund has a strong presence in the media, a respected voice in parliament, and extensive connections across the health and care sectors. With the nation’s health worsening, health and care services facing challenges on multiple fronts, and the government embarking on an extensive reform agenda as it implements its 10 Year Health Plan, we are looking for a Press and Public Affairs Manager to join our team for a year and help ensure our work has even more impact.
The successful applicant will lead strategic communications, working with internal colleagues and external clients. The role will focus on working with journalists to secure high levels of media coverage for our work, regular parliamentary engagement including engaging with new health legislation, and close working with government and national stakeholders.
We are seeking candidates with a proven track-record in delivering first-class media relations, the ability to develop strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders, and the skills to analyse and articulate complex policy issues. In return, we are offering the opportunity to work on some of the biggest policy issues facing the nation, working alongside leading experts in a friendly and supportive charity.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
No agencies please.
CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 8 September, 9.30am.
We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will be held on 17 September but the panel can be flexible for a particularly strong candidate (role available to commence from October).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
National Programme Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: London (EC1) with flexible hybrid working
Deadline: 11 September 2025, 17:00
Interview Dates: 25–26 September (online), 2 October (in-person)
Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people’s development through skills training and competitions?
WorldSkills UK is looking for a National Programme Coordinator to join our Operations team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in planning and delivering our national skills competitions programme, supporting our mission to embed world-class training standards across the UK.
You’ll coordinate logistics, events, communications and systems that make our programmes run smoothly - from booking venues to working with competition organisers and supporting inclusion projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that champions excellence, innovation and inclusion in technical education. If you're detail-focused, solutions-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you excited by the prospect of working for a dynamic and evolving organisation that supports St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to build excellence in care, advance research and innovation and enrich the health-care experience?
Do you have experience in managing a Finance Function, training and mentoring staff to fulfil their potential, a proven track record of relaying financial information to non-financial stakeholders and a sound working knowledge of accounting systems?
If so this may be the role for you!
The Finance Manager is a key member of the wider Finance and Operations team and will lead the finance function of the charity and provide excellent finance support for the Senior Executive.
We are looking for an individual who can:
- Maintain a robust financial control framework and provide high quality timely financial management information to ensure effective decision making.
- Prepare annual financial statements and support an efficient external audit process.
- Lead on the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Deliver continuous finance process improvement and finance training for SGHC staff.
- Support the maintenance of dynamic and strategically aligned partnerships with finance colleagues across all our key stakeholder groups.
SGHC provides a generous benefits package including defined contribution pension scheme, life insurance, flexible working, enhanced maternity package, extended leave, development and well-being days. season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
ROLE PURPOSE
To manage the finance function of the charity and provide excellent finance support for the Senior Executive which will include:
- Maintaining a robust financial control framework and providing high quality timely financial management information to ensure effective decision making.
- Preparing annual financial statements and supporting an efficient external audit process.
- Supporting the annual budget setting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Leading on continuous finance process improvement and finance training for SGHC staff.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Staff management
1.1. Carry out all line management duties in line with organisational policy and procedure, including:
- Diversity and inclusion - encouraging an inclusive environment.
- Recruiting and inducting good quality staff o Proactively addressing performance, conduct or other employee relations issues.
- Support and coach your direct report to ensure objectives and development goals are achieved.
2. Management of Income and Payments Processing Operations
2.1. Responsible for ensuring that all fundraising and investment income is accurately recorded in the finance system.
2.2. Ensure the reconciliation of all income data from the bank against Raiser’s Edge (CRM system) to ensure data is accurate and complete and then recorded in the finance system once reconciled.
2.3. Manage an efficient and effective Accounts Payable function, ensuring that the work performed by the Senior Finance Assistant is at the required standard.
2.4. Lead on all communications with internal stakeholders, including Trust finance and Special Purpose Fund Advisers, to resolve any issues arising and produce monitoring reports on a regular basis.
3. Transactional accounting and fund management
3.1. Ensure systems are in place to identify and correctly record restricted donations, so that these are properly monitored and utilised.
4. Financial Control Framework
4.1. In consultation with the Director of Finance & Operations, ensure that appropriate controls, processes and procedures are in place, regularly reviewed and assessed for operational effectiveness.
4.2. Review and update Finance Procedures and effectively communicate these to staff, arranging training where necessary, within the Finance Department and across the Charity.
4.3. Ensure effective maintenance of the balance sheet, including regular key control account reconciliations (bank and other).
4.4. Monitoring of balances with the Trust, ensuring these are promptly settled, with discrepancies investigated and resolved.
5. Management Reporting
5.1. Delivery of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for the Charity, including enhancing the production process and communication of timetables.
5.2. Co-ordinate the production of narrative reports to support review by the Director of Finance & Operations.
6. Financial reporting and audit
6.1. Lead the Finance team in the production of financial statements which are fully compliant with the Charity SORP to meet required audit and Board approval deadlines.
6.2. Lead the relationship with external auditors and all arrangements surrounding the annual audit fieldwork.
6.3. Preparing required audit documentation in accordance with agreed timetables.
7. Budgeting and Forecasting
7.1. Assist the Director of Finance & Operations in the production of annual budgets, working closely with budget holders within the Charity to ensure completed in accordance with agreed timescales.
7.2. Lead on the quarterly re-forecast process, producing relevant analyses to understand and monitor key changes.
8. Banking and Investments
8.1. Work alongside the Director of Finance & Operations to maintain a strong relationship with the Charity’s banking and investment managers and take the lead on the day to day administration of the banking arrangements.
8.2. Ensure that bank mandates are up to date.
9. Systems and Data
9.1. Finance system
- Liaise with Application’s Supplier and Trust Systems support team in the maintenance and development of the finance system, ensuring essential maintenance are carried out as necessary to prevent cyber fraud and maintain data integrity.
- Provide support to the Finance team for the accounting functionality within the finance accounting application and its integrated systems.
9.2. System maintenance and training
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with managing user access, permissions and privileges on the finance system, ensuring that any changes to staff are reflected immediately.
- Ensure all new staff are trained on the Finance System and that current staff receive updates as necessary.
Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Director of Finance & Operations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Makani, we are passionate about working with women seeking sanctuary to overcome trauma, fight for rights, and to transform lives and the world around us. Our vision is a world of freedom, equality and dignity for all refugee women and girls.
WHAT WE DO
We work in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian women, and in the UK with women from all over the world.
Our arts projects include theatre and craft therapy, filmmaking and feminist embroidery. We also facilitate access to training, education and income generation opportunities, and run workshops on parenting support and on women’s rights in a context of rights for all.
Our flagship Oshana project provides refugee women in Lebanon with a dignified income, a supportive community, and a creative outlet for trauma through embroidery and crochet - and has built a reputation for beautiful design and impeccable craftsmanship.
We are a young but ambitious organisation that is transforming the lives of hundreds of refugee women and their families in Lebanon, and dozens in the UK. We have rapidly grown over the past three years, with an accompanying increase in income.
WHO WE ARE
Makani was founded in 2022 and officially registered as a charity in June 2024. One of our co-founders has her own lived experience of displacement; both have worked for many years supporting women who have been forced to leave their homes.
We now have two staff in the UK and four in Lebanon. We work from home with occasional meetings in London for UK-based staff. As Finance and Administration Manager, you will join us as our seventh staff member, a key member of the team.
As a charity with a strong emphasis on mental health, we foster a supportive and inclusive working environment. We are friendly and flexible. Our team members enjoy working with Makani because we care about each other and are passionate about what we do.
Makani means ‘my place’ in Arabic. We gave this name to our charity as we want to create a space which women who have been forced to leave their homes, or who have felt dispossessed by society, can call their own. Could Makani be your place too?
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Finance and Administration Manager to lead on developing and maintaining our financial and organisational systems, enabling Makani to increase our impact on the lives of refugee women.
Position: Finance and Administration Manager
Contract type: Permanent - but also open to applications on a consultant basis
Responsible to: Director of Operations
Location: Home-based, with occasional meetings in London (transport costs covered)
Hours: 20 hours per week, core hours to be agreed upon appointment, flexitime-friendly
Salary: £35,000 per annum pro rata (£20,000 for the 20 hour week)
Annual leave and benefits:
28 days annual leave pro rata (not including bank holidays)
Company pension with matched contributions of at least 3% after probation passed.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance
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Work with the Executive team to set and monitor annual budgets
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Record all financial transactions using accounting software (Xero)
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Record and track multiple restricted and unrestricted grants from a range of donors
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Prepare and present quarterly management accounts for the Board
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Prepare end-of-year accounts
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Oversee payroll and ensure timely invoice payments
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Ensure the charity complies with the financial requirements of the Charity Commission, HMRC and other bodies
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Develop and maintain financial procedures and internal controls
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Liaise with external accountants or auditors for the preparation of annual accounts and statutory reporting
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Monitor cash flow and support the Director of Operations in maintaining financial sustainability
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Work with colleagues to prepare budgets and financial reports for funders
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Contribute to development of funding bids, with Executive Team.
Administration & HR
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Support the board and senior staff to maintain and update charity policies (safeguarding, finance, HR, etc.)
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Support the board to develop HR processes to ensure legal compliance
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Organise and minute quarterly trustee meetings
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Book travel and support with other logistics as needed
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Other administrative tasks as relevant and appropriate
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
You will have:
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Proven experience in charity financial management, including restricted/unrestricted funding
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Familiarity with or willingness to learn Xero accounting software
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Familiarity with UK charity accounting and reporting standards
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Ability to work independently and remotely and to communicate well in a small team
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Understanding of good HR policies and practice for small charities
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Understanding of or willingness to learn about other key areas of compliance such as data protection
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Commitment to Makani’s mission and our feminist and anti-racist values
And it's desirable but not essential that you have:
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Experience of preparing funding bids and financial reporting to funders
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Experience of working in a charity with some overseas operations
TO APPLY
To apply, click the CharityJob Apply button below.
You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
- CV - no more than two sides A4.
- Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role - no more than two sides A4.
First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 29 September; final interviews may take place after that if required.
Closing date: 18:00 on 19 September 2025
Makani is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
CV - no more than two sides A4.
Cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role - no more than two sides A4.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Our mission is to work with refugee women to overcome trauma, fight for rights, and to transform lives and the world around us.




You will be joining us at a time that holds the greatest potential for fundraising in our history, following the launch of the UK Government’s Delivery Plan for ME and initial findings of the DecodeME genetics study (co-led by Action for ME) in Summer 2025.
Building on our charity’s already established level of support from major donors, you will provide exceptional relationship management to existing donors alongside growing our network of high value supporters.
Working closely with the CEO, alongside managing a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring excellent stewardship, you will support our Breakthrough-ME Group (a group of high net worth and highly networked individuals). There is an established level of support from major donors at Action for ME so this is a role that will require exceptional relationship management to retain our current valued supporters while growing this crucial area of fundraising.
This would be an ideal role for an experienced philanthropy professional seeking to work for a small but ambitious charity, helping us to achieve our mission to improve the lives of all people affected by ME – better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
Key duties
Major Donor Fundraising
• Successfully develop and implement the philanthropy strategy to secure and maximise funds from high value individuals for Action for ME achieving annual income of £250k+
• Set plans and budgets which will deliver income through major gift fundraising and philanthropic giving through family trusts and foundations, including quarterly forecasting.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors at the £5k to £100k level, to develop and maintain strong and long-standing partnerships
• Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development and other colleagues to ensure that plans and activities for fundraising from high value individuals are integrated into the overall fundraising strategy and plan for significant growth.
• Be responsible for our Breakthrough-ME Group with high quality proposition development. Contribution to Group fundraising activities with a specific focus on ensuring their networks support pipeline growth for future fundraising.
• Lead the delivery of our biennial fundraising gala dinner, maximising income and new opportunities from attendees.
• Develop engaging and inspiring opportunities to steward and cultivate support creating a calendar of activities including events, presentations, approaches, networking and meetings.
• Utilise the CRM database (Raisers Edge) to provide the data required to strategise your approach to philanthropy, monitor progress and provide a high-quality donor experience.
• Ensure utilisation of insight & data, producing management information data to inform planning and strategy development.
• With the Director of Fundraising & Development, create inspiring cases for support and resulting propositions with clear budgets and outcomes.
• Create adequate systems and processes to support the major donor programme.
• Undertake and manage research into prospects and major donors, preparing for approaches and presentations and briefing senior leadership and trustees for donor meetings and events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, a wide range of staff and volunteers from trustee level down.
• Provide regular feedback and internal reporting to line management.
• Work with other fundraisers to ensure that all fundraising opportunities and leads are followed up – particularly in corporate, community and trust fundraising.
• Work with Trustees, the Chief Executive and members of the Leadership Team to develop relationships with major donors.
• Self-administrate including managing your own diary and meetings, keeping accurate and up to date records of activity
• Occasional travel to London, Bristol & events
Other duties
• To positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.
• To contribute to the team’s overall, ongoing and annual planning and budgeting.
• To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Director of Fundraising and Development, Chief Executive or any other senior Action for ME management.
• Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
• To work in accordance with Action for ME’s values of collaboration, equity and empathy.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager
Job reference: REQ004440
£41,718.39 a year
London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.
Permanent 35 hours a week
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.
An exciting opportunity for someone with experience to help grow Scope’s Philanthropy portfolio. The role will support Scope to maximise its’ opportunities in securing and managing High Net Worth individuals and strengthening our existing partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery.
The role
You will:
· Identify potential HNWI, develop relationships and approach them for support in the most appropriate (and GDPR compliant) manner.
· Coordinate inputs and writing of compelling proposals
· Manage the 6 figure People’s Postcode Lottery partnership, providing bespoke high-quality stewardship to build a strong relationship to in turn drive mutual grown and secure multiyear funding
· Lead on Major Donor pipeline development and implementation to grow major donor funding, deliver agreed income growth targets and organisation ambition. This includes:
Working with Trustees, Senior members of staff, current donors and other external stakeholders to recruit new Major Donors
Researching and identifying potential funders for unfunded Scope projects/concepts
About you
We are looking for someone with experience of:
· Cultivating 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts
· Building a Major Donor pipeline, ensuring opportunities are organised and acted on appropriately
· Delivering high quality stewardship to high value funders to secure longevity of funding
· Working with an organisational CRM system
· Disability issues or projects tackling disability inequality is beneficial but not essential.
We would also need you to have the following skills:
· Able to write strong, persuasive narrative for five, six and seven figure funder proposals and reports
· Knowledge of Major Donor funders and trends
· Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively
· Able to work positively with internal and external individuals and teams.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Application closing date: 07/09/2025
The Minster Centre is recruiting for a Registry Manager to oversee all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. The ideal candidate must have a high level of organisation; they need to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys working on a range of different tasks; they should have excellent teamworking skills and can work independently; and leading a small team, they need to be a confident manager in an education administration environment who thrives in a busy workplace.
Background
The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company and specialist integrative counselling and psychotherapy training provider based in Queens Park, London. We are a leading training provider in the sector and currently have around 400 students attending training courses ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees.
Thousands of therapists have trained at the Minster Centre since our inception in 1978 and we have an extensive community. Our courses are accredited by the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), and some are validated by Middlesex University. We are also registered with the Office for Students.
The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.
Job summary
The Registry Manager supports all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. This includes introductory courses, professional counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, and MA programmes validated by Middlesex University. Reporting to the responsible Management Committee Lead, the Registry Manager ensures that we deliver efficient and effective services to support admissions, enrolment, university registration, assessment, progression, HESA data returns, awards, and graduation of our students.
The Registry Manager has line management responsibility for the course administrator, leads on course scheduling, managing student data, organising the Bursaries and Hardship Fund (the Minster Centre Fund), supports key committees, monitors academic progress, and ensures accurate information is presented at Assessment Boards. They will balance day-to-day student matters with supporting the team and working to improve administrative systems.
This is a varied role which is critical for the delivery of The Minster Centre’s strategic objectives and charitable aims. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and will have significant relevant experience of administration, ideally within the Higher Education or professional training sectors. A self-motivated person with proven management, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and prioritise a challenging workload.
This role would suit someone who wants to work in the not-for-profit sector and who is looking for a challenging but rewarding place to learn, develop, and grow, within a Higher Education, counselling and psychotherapy training environment.
Main areas of responsibility
The Registry Manager will be responsible for:
Training and course administration
- Organise course scheduling, communicating with various staff during the process, ensuring rooms can be booked and staff contracts are created.
- Oversee and support the Live Assessment scheduling and marking procedures.
- Oversee and support the process for creating student teaching groups.
- Set and disseminate key dates in the academic calendar including term dates annually.
- Be able to identify, contribute to, and action improvements to systems, processes and policies.
- Provide administrative support, including minute taking and any additional administration as required.
- Maintain a Registry Admin Handbook, with regular review and improvement of systems recorded.
Student support and progression
- Ensure that students are enrolled on courses and set up on systems accurately.
- Manage the re-enrolment process between academic years.
- Oversee the recording of student progression.
- Liaise with and support the Operations Team in organising the annual Graduation event and ensuring all eligible students receive timely information.
Reporting
- Co-ordinate and support the accurate information recording and preparation for Assessment Boards and liaise with the External Examiner.
- Oversee and support the various HESA data returns as the liaison Senior Contact and ensure all data is accurate and meets various submission deadlines.
- Provide accurate statistical information to the Management Committee for inclusion in annual reports.
Staff management and stakeholder liaison
- Manage the Course Administrator.
- Work with Admissions, Quality, IT, Finance, Training, and Reception Teams throughout the academic year.
- Attend regular staff meetings and work with other key staff to market courses.
- Conduct annual appraisals.
- Be a key communication link across the staff and student community.
- Work with other key staff to ensure that information is provided accurately to students, staff, and the public via handbooks, Moodle, and the Minster Centre website.
- Liaise with Middlesex University at key points in the year.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Interim Management Committee.
The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the General Data Protection Regulations, and clinical governance including research governance and Codes of Practice/Ethics.
Candidates must send a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Service Manager
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based within the residential service in West Ealing. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £30,000
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles.
You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
You will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation.
- Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health
- Understanding of the needs that people who suffer with their mental health have
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency
- Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
- Budget Management Experience and/or willingness to learn financial management
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Deputy Manager | West London | Ealing | Wembley | Harrow | Mental Health | Social Interest Group | Support | Recovery | Night | Day | Shifts |
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Are you looking for a dynamic, innovative role working on a new joint venture with Advance and the NHS? Then this could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Advisor & Trainer
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 pro rata
Location: Across Brent Community Hubs and Advance Head Office
Hours: 17.5 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months from start date
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:
The postholder will support the delivery of a specialist domestic abuse (DA) project in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) in the London borough of Brent. The role aims to raise awareness and promote best practice in responding to domestic abuse across CLCH staff, improving support for patients impacted by domestic abuse. This will involve delivering training, workshops, and guidance to health professionals, providing consultancy on embedding DA response pathways, and helping CLCH navigate referrals to local domestic abuse support agencies. The role combines professional training, advocacy, and systems change to strengthen the health sector’s response to domestic abuse. The postholder will work across the Brent borough, attending community hubs and co-locating to deliver services when needed.
The postholder may be approached by staff seeking advice or consultation regarding male victims of domestic abuse. While the role’s primary focus remains on supporting women, the postholder will be open to supporting male victims through appropriate signposting and referral guidance. They will also be willing to undertake relevant training (e.g. Respect toolkit) to ensure inclusive and informed responses. Training will be provided.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential
About You:
To be successful as the Domestic Abuse Advisor & Trainer you will need the below experience and skills:
- A thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual violence, so-called ‘honour-based violence’, forced marriage, stalking and harassment) and its impact on women, children, families and communities.
- Experience in designing, delivering, and promoting engaging training and learning sessions on domestic abuse, tailored to professionals and stakeholders across a variety of settings.
- Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders as well as experience of working within in multi-agency environment.
- Ability to provide consultancy and guidance to multidisciplinary teams on domestic abuse-related issues, offering informed advice and support.
- Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse professionals and stakeholders.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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 special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and 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
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 Domestic Abuse Housing Manager
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000
Location: Hammersmith (some travel to other service locations - Finsbury Park and Stratford)
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 hours (up to 2 days WFH)
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:
You will be working for Advance London service as an experienced Domestic Housing Manager, responsible for overseeing the delivery of the London service. You will lead and manage the LWHSP project and the co-located IDVAs,
Being responsible for line managing and performance managing Regional Managers and project staff within the post holder’s responsibility, including annual appraisals and supervision.
Supporting Regional Managers to recruit, train and develop a team of competent and highly skilled IDVAs to provide a consistently high-quality service to women. Supporting IDVAs to ensure that Advance’s values, policies and procedures are embedded into service delivery.
Overseeing the management of caseloads and casework to a high-quality standard and monitoring the performance of your team, offering continuous coaching and feedback to ensure that Advance meets the specific KPIs and outcome measures for the contract, taking immediate action to manage poor performance as necessary.
About You:
To be successful as the Domestic Housing Manager you will need the below experience and skills:
You will bring your management experience of providing services to women experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse including VAWG. With a significant experience of managing, developing and leading teams across a geographically dispersed region and remotely, including harnessing the strengths and potential of staff at all levels, building a strong team culture and maintaining staff motivation, particularly through periods of change. You will have substantial delivery of collaborative working with external agencies, stakeholders, subcontracted partners and extensive management of frontline workers
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing date: 27th September but interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*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
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 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 special needs, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Training Conferences and Events Assistant and make a difference to children and young people’s lives!
Anna Freud is seeking a Training Conferences and Events Assistant to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families on an 8 month contract. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all on our website.
What you’ll do
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Training Conferences and Events Assistant to join our Education and Training Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality training programmes that support mental health professionals across the UK and beyond. Working in a fast-paced but supportive team, you will manage busy inboxes, liaise directly with delegates and tutors, process bookings and payments, and ensure the smooth running of our events from start to finish. You’ll bring strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks, along with confidence in customer service and using systems such as Salesforce. In return, you will gain valuable experience in a nationally recognised charity, with the chance to develop your skills while contributing to work that makes a real difference. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will be an organised and proactive individual with experience in a busy, customer-focused environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. They will bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. With a flexible and solutions-focused approach, they will be quick to adapt, comfortable using systems such as Salesforce, and able to build positive relationships with delegates and tutors. As this is an eight-month fixed-term contract, the successful candidate will be someone who can quickly get up to speed, contribute effectively from the outset, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as Anna Freud’s mission to transform the mental health of children and young people
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 29 August 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 03 September 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely week commencing 8 September 2025.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is transforming its digital products and services to deliver more impactful, personalised experiences, increase fundraising income, and provide vital support to the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory conditions.
As our new SEO Manager, you’ll lead a strategic shift in how we grow the visibility and reach of our digital content across search engines and AI-powered platforms. This is a key role in helping us connect with more people, drive engagement, and support our mission to save and improve lives.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the development and delivery of BHF’s SEO strategy to boost organic visibility, drive engagement, and support fundraising and awareness goals.
- Monitoring performance using SEO and analytics tools, producing clear and accessible reports, and adapting strategies in response to evolving search trends including the impact of generative AI.
- Collaborating with content designers, technical teams, and marketing colleagues to create high-quality, user-focused content that meets search intent and reflects BHF’s mission.
- Optimising website structure, on-page elements, and technical aspects such as page speed, mobile usability, and crawlability to improve ranking and indexing.
- Delivering SEO training and best practice guidance to internal teams, while supporting local search visibility and contributing to UX reviews and link-building efforts.
About you
You’ll bring a strong track record of improving organic performance for large websites, with experience of developing and implementing SEO strategies that respond to the evolving search landscape including mitigating traffic loss from AI-generated content.
You’re confident using a range of SEO tools (such as GA4, Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog) to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and use insights to inform decision-making. You also have experience working with cross-functional teams to align SEO with broader digital and organisational goals.
You have a solid grasp of digital PR, link-building, and local SEO strategies, and understand how these areas are shifting in response to generative AI and changing search behaviours.
In addition, you’ll bring:
- A deep understanding of SEO principles, including technical SEO and on-page optimisation, with experience implementing changes through a CMS.
- Experience conducting thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and reporting on performance including setting and tracking KPIs.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Knowledge of how content, UX, and technical elements such as site architecture, page speed, and mobile optimisation impact SEO, and the ability to use this insight to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Experience training and supporting others to deliver high-quality, search-optimised content, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and 1- 2 days per week, on average, in either our London office (NW1 7AW). This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF, please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams, we planning on having two stage of interview. First stages are planned for w/c 15 Sep 2025.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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ADVOCACY SERVICE MANAGER
Salary: £37,000 £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week in our South London office
Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover – up to 9 months)
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is seeking a skilled, passionate, and professional Advocacy Manager to join our team and lead our ISVA and Casework department.
As Advocacy Manager (maternity cover), you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality support services for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those engaging with or considering engagement with the criminal justice system. You will manage a team of ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advocates), Caseworkers, and our Advocacy Operations Administrator, ensuring excellence in recruitment, induction, and training.
Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will play a key leadership role within our organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues across our frontline services and our training and prevention teams.
What We are Looking For:
- A proven track record in people management and supporting survivors of sexual violence
- Experience working within the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector
- A creative and collaborative approach to service development and evaluation
Additional Information:
- This post is open to women only, as allowed under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
- We are particularly keen to hear from women underrepresented in leadership and management roles within the VAWG movement.
- All positions are based in the UK and require candidates to have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter (up to 1500 words) detailing how you meet the essential and (if applicable) desirable criteria.
Please submit your application in PDF format
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submissions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.