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About the team
The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 15 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£11 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by two Directors of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.
Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
The Engagement Manager is an experienced professional who plays a key role in supporting donor engagement across all Impetus donors, enabling the team to provide best practice and high-quality donor stewardship and a platform for the renewal of key philanthropic gifts.
The Engagement function is responsible for pro bono and volunteering. Reporting to the Head of Engagement, the Engagement Manager is responsible for supporting the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the volunteering programme, ensuring it delivers high-quality opportunities, contributes to agreed KPIs and evolves in line with the needs of funders and the organisation.
The postholder will account manage key relationships with mid-level supporters and internal stakeholders, working across teams to deliver meaningful and well-coordinated engagement opportunities. They will contribute to identifying and developing new opportunities for the volunteering and pro bono programmes that respond to funder interests and portfolio needs.
In addition, they will manage relationships with mid-level pro bono supporters, taking them through the full pro bono journey from project matching and onboarding through to stewardship and ongoing support.
This is a cross-functional role that collaborates closely with the Investment team, wider Philanthropy team, Public Affairs team and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and excellent donor experience.
Key responsibilities
Volunteering programme
- Account manage relationships linked to volunteering across corporates, individuals and grant-making trusts, ensuring engagement is maintained and escalating strategic issues or risks where appropriate.
- Support or lead meetings, alongside fundraising account managers where appropriate, with funders to understand their volunteering interests and contribute to the development of suitable engagement opportunities.
- Support account managers in ensuring consistent donor engagement throughout annual giving cycles, including tracking, reporting, and communications.
- Contribute to the development of the volunteering function to ensure the programme offers a range of high-quality opportunities suitable for different funder types and aligned to organisational priorities.
- Identify and suggest new volunteering opportunities based on charity needs and funder interests, working with the Head of Engagement to ensure strategic alignment across the programme.
- Lead delivery of the mentoring programme within agreed plans and frameworks.
- Where necessary, support delivery of the volunteering programme (i.e workshops), ensuring it delivers high-quality engagement activities, contributes to agreed KPIs and continues to develop in response to organisational and funder needs.
- Build and manage effective working relationships across the Investment team, Philanthropy team and other stakeholders to ensure volunteering opportunities are well scoped, coordinated and delivered effectively.
- Work with the Head of Engagement to coordinate needs across the Engagement team, liaise closely with the Investment team and portfolio contacts, and plan and deliver a high-quality programme of volunteering opportunities.
- Ensure communications with donors and external partners are clear, timely, compelling and aligned with agreed messaging.
- Line manage the Engagement Officer, providing support, guidance and oversight to enable effective delivery. Where necessary, lead volunteering delivery sessions when cover is required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including pipeline activity, reporting and key relationship updates.
Pro Bono programme
- Support the identification, prospecting and conversion of new pro bono supporters, aligned with the needs of portfolio charities and Impetus, including attending meetings with prospective supporters.
- Manage relationships with mid-level pro bono funders, supporting delivery across the full engagement process from identifying suitable projects and matching opportunities through to onboarding, delivery and stewardship.
- Work with the Head of Engagement, internal teams and charity partners to scope projects and support matching pro bono funders to suitable opportunities.
- Support the onboarding and ongoing management of pro bono partners, ensuring clear communication and a high-quality supporter experience.
- Monitor the progress and quality of pro bono projects, gather feedback and identify improvements to strengthen delivery and impact.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce, including pipeline activity, reporting and key relationship updates.
Other
- Support the development and implementation of efficient processes and systems within the Philanthropy team, with a focus on consistency and effectiveness.
- Work in line with best practices and agreed processes, policies and standards across all engagement activities.
- Share insights and learnings internally and externally to support continuous improvement.
- Work in line with Impetus’ strategy, policies, and procedures.
- Attend and support delivery of Impetus events as needed.
- Support the Philanthropy team as required with ad hoc duties.
- Provide cover for aspects of the Head of Engagement role when required.
- Represent the Philanthropy team in cross-functional projects and working groups, contributing to delivery and collaboration.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of delivering or managing successful engagement, volunteering or fundraising activities, including tracking performance against objectives or KPIs.
- Familiarity with the fundraising landscape, including a good understanding of the corporate donor marketplace.
- Strong account management experience, including managing external partners or funders and building effective relationships across internal teams.
- Experience managing across the donor lifecycle, and identifying and developing opportunities that meet stakeholder needs.
- Experience of developing opportunities for diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex ideas and information, including Impetus model.
- Experience working with skilled volunteers or pro bono partners, including supporting relationships through the full lifecycle from scoping or matching through to delivery and stewardship.
- A collaborative working style, comfortable working across teams with a commitment to working in a collaborative and inclusive way to achieve shared objectives.
- Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback and creating development opportunities. Able to adapt management style to support colleagues at different levels of seniority and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience delivering workstreams or programmes within agreed plans and KPIs.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to devise donor engagement plans and use project/account plans, budgets, and other financial information.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and manager a busy and varied workload.
- Ability to look beyond own area of expertise and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
- Ability to make operational decisions and escalate strategic issues where appropriate.
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Knowledge of the sector – education and employment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a young person, charities, and corporates.
- Experience of working with young people.
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
- Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
- Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
- The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd August 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on w/c 31st August 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 7th September 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

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This is a new role at High Trees, created because we believe Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) is one of the borough’s greatest assets – strong, skilled and rooted in the communities it serves. Place-based organisations like ours play a vital role in supporting individuals, strengthening communities, growing local economies and shaping the policy decisions that affect the people we work with. We want a dedicated Manager who can help make that case, loudly and effectively, both within High Trees and across the wider system.
A key part of this role is our contract to deliver capacity building support to Lambeth’s VCS, commissioned by the local authority and delivered through the Lambeth Hubs Partnership – but this is one strand of a much bigger picture. We want this role to think beyond any single contract, taking a long-term view of what Lambeth’s VCS infrastructure support needs to look like, and leading the development of new approaches, including peer support models and a more circular economy across the sector.
Health and wellbeing is increasingly shaping where funding and investment in our sector flows, and we want Lambeth’s VCS to be ready and well-positioned to respond to this shift. You will play a leading role in this, working with partners including the SEL VCS Alliance to develop shared practice across South East London boroughs, and ensuring our sector’s voice is heard as these opportunities develop.
This role is as much strategic as it is operational – we’re never too far from the ground at High Trees, and you’ll be expected to lead on much of the day-to-day delivery yourself. That means designing and delivering workshops and one-to-one capacity building support, developing resources and toolkits, and running networking events that bring Lambeth’s VCS together. You’ll also build a network of trusted delivery partners – freelancers and facilitators, ideally drawn from within our own sector – helping to keep skills, income and opportunity circulating within Lambeth’s VCS.
As VCS Infrastructure & Development Manager, you will lead High Trees’ work to strengthen Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector, acting as an advocate for High Trees and a champion for the wider sector, while managing funded contracts and programmes that support local organisations to grow their skills, systems and impact.
The role combines strategic leadership – shaping High Trees’ contribution to the future of VCS infrastructure support, and representing the sector within key partnerships – with hands-on operational delivery, including direct capacity building support, training and events. You will be confident managing multiple work streams, and equally comfortable working strategically and on the ground.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



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ID 1851 HR Business Partner, Human Resources (up to 2 vacancies)
Permanent contract
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full-time)
£37,211 - £41,518 per annum
Plus £3,866 Inner London Weighting (if London-based) or £480 (if home-based)
We are flexible about both hours and where you work. The role is 37 hours per week full-time, but we welcome applications from people looking for part-time or other flexible working arrangements. We are also open to both office and home-based working; for colleagues based at our London office (N1), we operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of office attendance twice per week.
One of the roles will partner with our London-based services, so being based in or within commuting distance of London would be beneficial. However, we don’t want location to be a barrier and we welcome applications from people based elsewhere in the UK.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In the HR Business Partner role, you will partner with leaders and managers across the organisation, building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the services and business areas you support. As their key HR contact, you will provide expert advice and coaching on complex people matters, help managers build their confidence and capability, and support them to plan strategically for their people and align their plans with the wider people strategy.
You will also manage, coach and develop a team of HR Advisers, supporting them to build their expertise and deliver a high-quality HR service.
Alongside this, you will lead on complex change processes, including TUPE transfers and restructures, working collaboratively across HR, Services, and Implementation teams to implement change effectively.
If you have significant HR experience, strong applied knowledge of employee relations and experience supporting complex organisational change, we would like to hear from you. You might come from a generalist HR background or have specialised in employee relations or change, and you don’t need to have worked in the not-for-profit sector or held a formal management role before. The ability to build trusted relationships, provide pragmatic and solution-focused advice, deliver through others and contribute to the continued development of our people practices will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 23:59 pm
For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR (full email adress located in the advert on our careers page).
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and at outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Are you an experienced debt advice specialist ready to step into a leadership role? Do you want to use your technical expertise to support a team making a real difference in South London?
We are seeking a Money Advice Technical Supervisor to lead our dedicated debt and money advice services in Southwark. In this vital role, you will ensure our community receives the highest quality financial guidance while directly shaping the skills of our frontline advising team.
What you will do:
- Lead Quality Assurance: Conduct file reviews and case audits to maintain compliance with FCA regulations and the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).
- Support the Team: Act as the technical point of escalation, providing daily guidance, coaching, and feedback to advisers and volunteers.
- Manage Complex Cases: Oversee high-level casework, including Debt Relief Orders (DROs), bankruptcy, and severe housing arrears.
- Drive Performance: Monitor team outcomes against local project targets to ensure efficient and impactful service delivery.
What we are looking for:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience delivering specialist money or debt advice.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or checking the work of other advisers.
- Ability to manage a challenging caseload, meet targets and prioritise work in the face of competing demands on your time.
- Ability to respond sensitively to clients from a variety of backgrounds who are under pressure and negotiate with third parties in order to minimise conflict.
Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 24 August 2026
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 27 August 2026
For further information and an application pack please go to our website via the apply button.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
AreThe London Irish Centre’s mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. Since 1955, we have served the Irish community in London, providing crucial support, connection and a ‘home from home’ to those living in the capital.
Our services include accredited advice and support, community wellbeing activities, and an extensive programme of Irish arts, culture and education. Our venue also comprises of a licensed bar and shop, as well as private hire spaces to support the work of our charity.
The London Irish Centre is seeking an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable Advice Worker to join our committed team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in welfare rights and housing, and a strong commitment to supporting those facing financial hardship or insecure living conditions. In this role, you will work directly with clients to deliver accredited advice and practical guidance, helping them navigate complex systems and secure the support they need. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a holistic and integrated service that puts community needs first.
The Advice Service is dedicated to enhancing income, alleviating poverty, and ensuring secure housing for community members throughout London. Our goal is to empower individuals by facilitating access to appropriate support through a strength-based and person-centered approach. We offer accredited information and advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as assistance in obtaining grants.
As an integral part of the London Irish Centre's Community services, the Advice Service collaborates with our Support Service, Citizenship and Identity, Health Navigation, Community Programmes (responsible for events and activities), and our specialized Survivor Integrated Service. Together, we strive to deliver community-led and best-practice support.
About You
- You have solid experience advising on welfare benefits and housing law, including issues like homelessness, poverty, and disability benefits.
- You use a strength-based, person-centred approach to empower clients and achieve positive outcomes.
- You’re confident advocating for clients with agencies such as the DWP and local authorities, both in writing and verbally.
- You’re highly organised, able to manage competing demands, and proficient in using case management and information systems.
- You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable working with diverse client groups and professionals.
- You’re collaborative, flexible, and committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.
Key areas of responsibility
- Work in line with the purpose, vision, mission, and values of the LIC.
- Deliver high-quality information and advice on housing and welfare benefits according to client needs.
- Manage your own caseload and undertake casework with minimal supervision.
- Provide services in accordance with all relevant quality standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive client and service provision records, using information technology and other systems.
- Support service delivery via telephone, drop-in, and pre-booked appointments, including staffing the response line as needed.
- Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties, including the Department for Work and Pensions and local authorities, by letter, telephone, email, and in-person.
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary service provision, build excellent working relationships, and establish referral pathways to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of benefits, housing law, grants, as well as changes in law, practice, and supporting services.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and services
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and duties associated with the role. It is not exhaustive or restrictive and may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs and organisational priorities. The postholder may also be required to work from other locations or undertake other duties as reasonably requested by management.
Employee Benefits
· Enhanced annual leave - 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 5 years of service pro rata).
· Enhanced sick pay - 4 weeks (pro-rata) of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period
· Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay*
· Cycle to Work Scheme*
· Tech Scheme*
· Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses*
· Jury Duty leave pay*
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Complimentary tickets to select events.
· 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability).
· 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar.
· Mindfulness app membership*
*Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months
At the London Irish Centre we strive to be:
The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
· Lead and evolve Back Up's Partnerships strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
· Identify opportunities to diversify and grow income across corporate, trusts, statutory and commercial partnerships.
· Contribute to fundraising strategy, budgeting and business planning.
· Monitor KPIs, income targets and pipeline performance.
· Prepare reports and forecasts for senior leadership and trustees.
· Act as core member of the Fundraising Leadership Team.
Corporate Partnerships
· Develop an ambitious corporate partnerships programme.
· Personally secure and steward high-value partnerships.
· Develop compelling partnership propositions.
· Build and manage a robust prospect pipeline.
· Explore sponsorship, commercial collaborations, and pro bono opportunities.
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
· Oversee the statutory, trusts, and foundations programme.
· Lead the development of high value, complex funding applications.
· Support compelling funding applications across funders.
· Identify new funding opportunities.
· Ensure timely, high-quality reporting and stewardship.
Special Events
· Provide strategic oversight of special events fundraising, for example: Front Row Fashion, the City Dinner, and the Back Up Ball.
· Support the Special Events Manager to maximise income, sponsorship and engagement.
Leadership and People Management
· Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
· Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture.
· Set objectives and support professional development, including through mentoring, coaching, and training.
Relationship Management
· Build relationships with partners, trustees and stakeholders.
· Represent Back Up externally.
· Work collaboratively across the organisation.
· Ensure partnerships align with Back Up's values and ethical fundraising principles.
Planning, Performance and Governance
· Manage budgets, forecasts and income pipelines.
· Maintain accurate CRM records.
· Analyse performance and recommend improvements.
· Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and organisational policies.
· Support the ethical and responsible use of AI and other technologies across the charity to support our ability to deliver for people with spinal cord injury.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
· Significant experience securing a wide variety of high-value corporate partnerships, statutory, and trust funding.
· Track record of delivering 7 figure income targets.
· Experience leading fundraising or business development teams.
· Experience developing fundraising or commercial strategies.
· Experience managing fundraising special events.
· Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
· Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and forecasts.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
· Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
· Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.
· Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
· Strong project management and organisational skills.
· Ability to use data and CRM systems to inform decisions.
· Collaborative leadership style.
Desirable
· Knowledge of disability or spinal cord injury.
· Experience with Power BI, Canva, Mailchimp or Asana.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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About The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at the local level.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with – not for – refugees and people seeking asylum so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
- Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
- Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
- Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
About the Role
The Employment Advisor exists to support refugees to progress towards meaningful employment in the UK through high-quality employment advice, guidance and practical support.
The role is responsible for managing a caseload of clients, delivering employment and career-related interventions, and supporting volunteers to contribute effectively to service delivery. Through individual support, group activities and partnership working, the role contributes to successful employment outcomes and delivery of project objectives.
Staff Benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Work/Life Balance Policies
- Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
- And more.
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK – apply on our website today.
Closing date: 14 August 2026.
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) for Brazilian communities
Part Time | 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £27,500 to £30,000 per annum including London Weighting (pro rata)
Location: London, with outreach and remote support as required
Aymara London CIC is seeking a passionate and committed Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join our growing specialist domestic abuse team.
As a lived experience led organisation, we provide culturally competent, trauma informed and survivor centred support to women from migrant and racially minoritised communities affected by violence against women and girls. As part of the Safe Horizons London Partnership, funded by MOPAC and led by Victim Support, we deliver specialist advocacy and support for women from Latin American communities across London.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting survivors of domestic abuse to improve their safety, wellbeing and access to justice.
About the role
You will provide high quality advocacy, risk management and practical support to women experiencing domestic abuse. You will work closely with survivors to develop safety plans, navigate complex systems and access housing, legal, health and other specialist services.
You will represent survivors within multi agency settings including MARAC, build strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations and contribute to community engagement and prevention activities.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse or other forms of violence against women and girls
• Experience of risk assessment, safety planning and case management
• Strong advocacy and partnership working skills
• An understanding of trauma informed practice and safeguarding
• A commitment to survivor empowerment, equality and culturally competent practice
• Fluent spoken and written English and Portuguese
For reasons of representation, trust and cultural competence, applicants must be women from a Brazilian background. This requirement is applied in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Why join Aymara?
You will be joining a values driven organisation with strong community roots and a commitment to improving outcomes for migrant women. We offer a supportive working environment, regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 31 July 2026, 5:00pm
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
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Starting Salary: £44,766 - £48,225 (including London weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: UK, Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office
Job Profile
This role will lead CAFOD’s policy and advocacy work aimed at building a fairer global financial system. The post holder will have a solid understanding of contemporary global economic issues, including the global debt crisis, development finance and the workings of international multilateral organisations. Working closely with CAFOD’s overseas partners and within UK and global networks, this role will hold policy expertise on behalf of the organisation. This will involve developing policy positions and representing the organisation externally. The role will work closely with CAFOD’s government relations and campaigns colleagues to lobby decision-makers and mobilise supporters as part of our economic justice work. Sitting within the Advocacy, Policy & Campaigns team, the role is managed by the head of department.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading the development and delivery of CAFOD’s global economic justice advocacy strategy
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Working in partnership with UK and global organisations to develop evidence‑based policy positions
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Influencing UK, regional and global policy debates on the global debt crisis, and other economic justice issues
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Representing CAFOD in coalitions, to decision makers, in church networks and at international forums
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Writing policy briefings, reports and communication outputs
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Building relationships with external stakeholders and decision makers and UK and global levels
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Ensuring advocacy is grounded in strong analysis, partner experience and a commitment to social and environmental justice
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Supporting advocacy work of partners and global networks on debt cancellation and financial system reform
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Providing strategic and technical advice across the organisation
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Any other relevant duties reasonably required
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Job Specific Competencies
- Strong background working in international economic policy and/or international development policy
- Excellent analytic and research skills and an understanding of how to form strategic policy positions
- Experience of developing strategic advocacy plans
- Experience of lobbying decision makers
- Background working with partners and coalitions, both in the UK and overseas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CAFOD is a welcoming, supportive workplace committed to a safe, inclusive culture where everyone is respected. CAFOD will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process to ensure candidates with disabilities or individual needs are fully supported.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting for a new Service Manager role to support Upskill, Employment Hub and Kingston Supported Employment services. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week; we will consider applications for 28 hours/4 days.
What you’ll be doing
You will provide collaborative and motivational leadership, ensuring our services deliver agreed outcomes while maintaining a client-led approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing day-to-day operations and resolving issues as they arise.
- Leading service planning, implementation and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
- Building relationships with health, employment, community and funding partners.
- Monitoring contractual outcomes, delivery timescales, quality standards and key performance indicators.
- Representing Working Well Trust at contract performance meetings.
- Supporting Team Leads to develop performance and quality improvement plans.
- Using audits, reviews and client feedback to improve service quality.
- Working with the Finance Manager and budget holders to support effective budget management.
- Ensuring accurate data collection and completion of contract monitoring reports.
- Supporting staff wellbeing, occupational health cases, reasonable adjustments and effective attendance management.
- Providing senior management cover and supporting safeguarding and risk escalation.
- Recruiting, supervising and developing Team Leads alongside the HR Advisor.
- Promoting consistent induction, supervision, appraisal, training and continuous learning.
- Working with senior colleagues on organisational strategy, business planning, co-production and cross-service improvements.
What you’ll need
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Experience managing employment support, community or comparable services.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience monitoring contracts, performance, quality and service outcomes.
- Confidence working with funders, partners and senior stakeholders.
- The ability to analyse data and use it to improve services.
- Sound judgement when managing wellbeing, performance, safeguarding and operational risk.
- A collaborative, organised and client-focused approach.
- Commitment to Working Well Trust’s values, policies and procedures.
What we offer
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30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
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Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
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Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
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6% employer pension contribution
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
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We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
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To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
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Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
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This role combines direct energy advice for residents with day-to-day team leadership. It would suit an experienced advisor who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support colleagues and help maintain high standards across Selce’s award winning energy advice services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, compassionate community professional who wants to help households reduce energy costs, improve comfort at home and build resilience during a challenging time for many residents. Trusted, face-to-face advice in people’s homes is central to the role, particularly for households at risk of fuel poverty who may need impartial support to access the help available to them.
As an experienced Home Energy Advisor, you will carry out home visits across Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Bexley, as well as providing advice by telephone and at community events. You will tailor practical support to each household, helping residents use energy more efficiently, reduce bills where possible, and keep their homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
You will be a confident communicator and empathetic listener, able to understand the specific challenges faced by vulnerable households and respond with clear, positive and practical solutions.
Alongside advice, you will help residents install simple energy-saving measures such as LED bulbs, draught excluders and radiator reflectors. You will also signpost households to wider support, including funded retrofit measures, financial and debt advice, and health and wellbeing services.
This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive and motivated by making a tangible difference to local people. You will be comfortable working independently in residents’ homes, collaborating with colleagues and partners, and contributing to a community-led organisation committed to a fairer, greener future.
Alongside your direct advice work, you will act as Team Lead and mentor for Selce’s team of energy advisors, helping colleagues feel supported, confident and equipped to deliver effective services.
As Advice Team Lead, you will help ensure our advice services are delivered to a consistently high standard. You will help coordinate, motivate and support staff to deliver quality services and achieve agreed targets and objectives.
Experience of people management is desirable, but the role may also appeal to an experienced energy advisor with strong technical knowledge who is looking to develop supervisory skills and support holistic service delivery across related advice areas.
Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a solution-focused approach and an understanding of how to motivate individuals to succeed. You will bring a positive, collaborative approach to leading a team and working with others to achieve wider organisational goals.
The Role:
· Provide clear, practical and impartial energy advice to residents, tailored to their individual circumstances, through home visits, telephone support and outreach events.
· Deliver home energy support to vulnerable residents, including low-income households, older people, disabled people and families with young children.
· Use initiative and sound judgement to identify residents’ energy-related challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
· Install simple energy-saving measures in homes, such as LED bulbs, draught excluders and radiator reflector panels.
· Support householders to access additional help, including funded retrofit measures, financial and debt advice, health and wellbeing services, and other relevant support.
· Advocate for householders with energy suppliers where appropriate, helping residents to resolve issues, reduce costs and access available support.
· Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow organisational safeguarding procedures, escalating concerns appropriately.
· Handle sensitive personal data safely and confidentially in line with organisational data protection policies and procedures.
· Complete accurate records of all resident engagement, support provided and outcomes achieved using the appropriate systems.
· Manage a diary of appointments, visits, meetings and outreach activity, ensuring visits and calls remain focused while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
· Work effectively with Selce colleagues, partner organisations and community groups to deliver joined-up support for residents.
· Act as Team Lead for Selce’s energy advice team, providing day-to-day guidance, encouragement and practical support to advisors.
· Support advisors to manage caseloads, prioritise work appropriately and deliver timely, high-quality support to residents.
· Provide mentoring, coaching and informal supervision to energy advisors, helping colleagues develop confidence, knowledge and good practice.
· Monitor service quality, casework standards and resident outcomes, identifying improvements and sharing learning across the team.
· Contribute to planning, reporting and performance monitoring for funded projects and wider advice work, helping the team meet agreed targets and objectives.
· Support induction and training for new advisors, including sharing technical knowledge, service procedures and safeguarding expectations.
· Work closely with the Operations Manager to escalate risks, resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement.
· Develop and maintain relationships with local partners to support regular referrals into the project.
· Maintain awareness of wider local support networks and make appropriate referrals to services that can assist residents with their wider needs.
· Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials, tools and equipment, ensuring they are used safely and kept in good order.
· Carry out administrative duties accurately and to a high standard, including data inputting, paperwork and reporting.
· Promote the project within the community, including through energy advice cafés, events and other outreach activity.
· Work towards agreed goals and targets with a minimum of supervision, while contributing actively to the wider team.
· Provide excellent customer service and maintain a friendly, respectful and positive approach with all clients and partners.
· Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and systems, and actively promote a positive image of Selce.
· Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.
Person specification
Essential skills, experience and qualities
· An energy advice qualification, such as NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness, Domestic Energy Assessor or Retrofit Assessor.
· Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency, fuel poverty, retrofit, community energy or related advice services.
· Experience of giving energy advice or supporting residents with financial, housing, energy-related or welfare issues.
· Current knowledge of the energy efficiency and fuel poverty sector, including the roles of public, private and voluntary sector partners in tackling related challenges.
· Active listening skills and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to respond calmly and empathetically in difficult situations.
· Experience of working with diverse communities, including people who may face barriers to accessing advice or support.
· Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage appointments, events, priorities and deadlines.
· Ability to provide day-to-day guidance, support and encouragement to colleagues, helping them work confidently and effectively.
· Strong coordination skills, with the ability to support team planning, allocate or prioritise work, and help ensure services are delivered to a consistently high standard.
· Ability to monitor quality, identify issues or risks, and escalate concerns appropriately while contributing to continuous improvement.
· Methodical, accurate and detail-focused approach to record keeping, reporting and administration.
· Competence in Microsoft Office applications and confidence using digital tools, CRM systems or similar platforms to manage data and evidence impact.
· Good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and media consent processes, and ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
· Ability to adapt to changing project needs, solve problems constructively and remain solution-focused under pressure.
· Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Positive and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate others, share knowledge and promote good practice across the team.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear reports, updates and publicity materials.
· Passion for helping people and supporting households at risk of fuel poverty.
· Willingness to undertake training and development in line with the needs of the role and the organisation.
· Clear DBS check less than 12 months old, or willingness to obtain one before appointment.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge
· Strong presentation, facilitation and public-facing communication skills, with the confidence to engage residents, partners and community groups.
· Ability to build, maintain and develop community-level partnerships and referral networks.
· Experience in a communications, participation, community development or outreach role, particularly within the voluntary, community or public sector.
· Experience of supervising, mentoring, coaching or supporting staff, volunteers or peers in a service delivery setting.
· Experience of supporting team performance, including monitoring caseloads, reviewing service quality, contributing to reporting or helping colleagues meet agreed targets.
· Experience of induction, training or knowledge-sharing within a team, including supporting colleagues to follow procedures and develop confidence in their role.
· Experience of facilitating workshops, community groups or participatory activities that support positive community outcomes.
· Good influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work constructively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
· Ability to communicate in another community language spoken locally.
· Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
About South East London Community Energy
South East London Community Energy (Selce) was born in 2014, when a group of people living in Greenwich & Lewisham became so concerned about climate change that they decided to come up with a formula that would help to create a clean and just energy future.
Throughout our first ten-years, we have set up projects that address inequality and seek to reduce our collective carbon footprint at different points in the energy systems.
To date we have built 12 solar arrays on community buildings in SE London and 11 buildings’ lighting systems to be more energy efficient. We are opening share offers this year for further lighting system upgrades and solar arrays on community buildings.
We’ve helped well over 4000 house holds with their energy bills and we are pleased to now be able to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient through the Love Lofts and Future Fit Homes pilot programmes.
About Our Energy Advice Services
Almost one in ten households cannot afford to heat their homes adequately. Our award winning team of energy advisors provide practical guidance and support to households who are struggling to pay their fuel bills. They advise clients about how to reduce their fuel bills by switching suppliers or accessing discounts or changing behaviour or by fitting small practical energy-saving measures such as low energy light bulbs and draft proofing. They also support the householder to access funded home energy improvements such as loft, cavity wall insulation or heating upgrades.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
4% employer pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working
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Title: Head of Operations
Responsible to: CEO
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP and Tottenham Hale, N17 9FU) + other locations if required
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: Enhanced DBS check will be required
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you want to use your operational management experience to have a tangible impact in the community? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader looking to take on a meaningful new career challenge to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Head of Operations.
The Head of Operations oversees all of BIAS’s projects, managing a small, high-performing team of project coordinators and frontline advice and community-support staff to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have demonstrable team-management experience, strong people and communication skills, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to project delivery, along with excellent organisational and strategic abilities to ensure that projects are delivered sustainably, effectively and efficiently.
In 2025, BIAS expanded its successful Brent-based advice service and active ageing clubs into Haringey borough. The Head of Operations will take the lead on further building and developing the new services in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal service-user base.
This is a key role within the BIAS senior leadership team, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
Staff management
- Manage a team of five project coordinators and five front-line staff to ensure effective delivery and monitoring of BIAS’s core welfare and housing advice, active ageing, volunteering and befriending projects, which support over 900 people per year.
- Manage HR procedures, including employment contracts, probation assessment, leave administration, staff supervision, performance management and exit procedures.
- Conduct recruitment procedures where needed, and supervise the onboarding process for new joiners.
- Oversee training and development needs and budgets.
- Ensure good teamwork and lines of communication between staff, including by chairing regular staff meetings.
- Create a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.
Project management
- Project-manage the further development of new advice and active ageing services in Haringey borough.
- Take the lead on promotion and marketing of BIAS’s services, including by representing the charity to partner organisations and at external events.
- Contribute to the organisation and running of regular community and fundraising events.
- Deputise for the Advice Services Manager where needed, supporting the welfare and housing advisers with complex casework, forward planning and client management.
- Support the Active Ageing Coordinators and volunteer teams wherever needed with the day-to-day running of the active ageing clubs.
Quality and service delivery
- Oversee quality-assurance procedures in line with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), and spearhead biannual renewal of BIAS’s AQS accreditation.
- Oversee running of BIAS’s volunteer project in line with the Investing in Volunteers quality accreditation standards.
- Serve as internal data protection officer, monitoring GDPR compliance, managing risk and responding to any potential data breaches.
- Serve as BIAS safeguarding lead, ensuring that safeguarding policies and training are kept up to date, and that all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed.
- Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to administer the BIAS website and implement BIAS’s social media strategy.
- Administer BIAS’s IT and client management systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, BrightHR, Lamplight CRM), coordinating training, updates and troubleshooting.
Operational leadership
- Advise the CEO on all staffing and service-delivery issues.
- Monitor and report on service delivery, including through monthly advice and volunteer-project reports, quarterly Board reports and regular funder reports.
- Carry out regular reviews of BIAS’s annual business plan, risk register, five-year strategy and internal policies and procedures, providing recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic direction.
- Research and secure funding from grant-making organisations, ensuring BIAS’s future financial sustainability.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on budgeting, grant monitoring, cashflow and financial authorisation.
These are the basic duties required of the Head of Operations. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices and club venues in Willesden and Haringey but there may be some options for flexible working (e.g. one day per week from home). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for almost fifty years. We deliver our support through our welfare and housing advice service, our active ageing clubs, our volunteer project and our befriending scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged every year and have over 7000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has recently expanded into Haringey borough and has exciting plans to further develop its project scope and geographical reach, supported by sustainable and diversified grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is 29th August 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Citizens Advice Richmond as an Advice Session Supervisor
Citizens Advice Richmond, a local charity with over 85 years’ experience delivering free, independent and impartial advice, is seeking an experienced Advice Session Supervisor to join our team. This role is the backbone of our service quality: you’ll mentor and support our paid and volunteer advisers, champion quality, and help ensure clients across the borough receive the life-changing advice they need.
You will manage and supervise advice sessions across all channels – face-to-face, telephone and email – supporting advisers and assessors, carrying out quality assurance and independent file reviews, identifying training needs and keeping advice knowledge up to date. The role combines leadership, quality assurance and hands-on advice work within a friendly, diverse team.
The Opportunity: Why This Role Matters
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as an Advice Session Supervisor. This role is the backbone of our service quality. You won’t just be managing sessions; you will be a mentor, a quality champion, and a key support for our passionate team of paid and volunteer advisers who are on the frontline of helping our community.
Working within a collaborative team of supervisors, you will ensure the advice we provide across all channels—face-to-face, telephone, and email—is of the highest standard. This is a role with real impact, where your guidance directly helps individuals develop their skills and ensures our clients receive the life-changing support they need.
For more information and how to apply, please see the job pack attached.
What We Offer
- Annual leave of 28 days per year
- A pension contribution scheme
- Flexibility, with hybrid working arrangements considered depending on service needs.
- A strong commitment to your professional development, with ongoing training opportunities
- A positive and supportive working environment in a friendly and diverse team
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Community Fundraising Assistant – East
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - East, to join our Income Generation and Development team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?
- Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
- Do you live in our East Region (which includes Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex)?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack below.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 30th August 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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Job Title: Head of People
Department: People Team
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for:
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Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training
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People Advisor
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Closing date: 2nd August
Interviews w/c: 10th August
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
As an independent charity working in partnership with Brentford Football Club, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
Role Summary
The Head of People will be responsible for delivering an efficient, compliant and people-focused HR service across the Community Trust, supporting approximately 78 permanent employees and 125 casual workers.
This is a hands-on operational role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR processes and compliance, payroll coordination and finalisation, and providing practical people support to managers across the organisation.
The role will directly manage the People Advisor and the Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager, ensuring the effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and employee relations. Collaborating closely with departmental leaders, Finance, and safeguarding teams, the People Lead will ensure that people practices, foster a positive employee experience, and promote a culture aligned with the Trust’s values.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
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Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the People Advisor and Recruitment & Training Manager.
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Set priorities, allocate workloads and ensure the People team delivers a high-quality, responsive service across the Trust.
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Support the development and performance of direct reports through regular coaching, feedback and development planning.
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Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach within the People team.
Employee Relations
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Lead and manage employee relations casework, providing advice and guidance on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters.
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Support managers in resolving people issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
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Liaise with external employment law advisers where required on complex cases and organisational matters.
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Maintain accurate case management records and identify trends requiring organisational intervention or support.
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Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activity where required.
HR Operations and Compliance
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Oversee and deliver the day-to-day delivery of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract management, employee changes and offboarding.
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Maintain and continually improve HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safer recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements.
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Lead HR compliance activity, including supporting external audits and managing safeguarding-related people processes.
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Prepare and coordinate workforce data, people metrics and management information for senior leadership and Trustees.
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Ensure employee records and HR systems are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Payroll and Benefits Safeguarding
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Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring all payroll changes are accurately reviewed, authorised and submitted within agreed deadlines.
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Take responsibility for payroll finalisation and sign-off, working closely with Finance and payroll providers to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
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Coordinate pension administration, employee benefits and life assurance arrangements.
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Conduct regular audits of payroll and people data to ensure accuracy, compliance and effective record keeping.
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Act as the key point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
Safeguarding
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Build a strong working relationship with the Safeguarding team, ensuring Safeguarding is continually embedded within the Trust.
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Work with the Head of Safeguarding on Safeguarding and people initiatives to promote a Safeguarding culture throughout the Trust.
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Responsible for Safer Recruitment practices and compliance, including internal and external audits.
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
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Lead employee engagement activities, including staff surveys, pulse surveys and wellbeing initiatives.
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Analyse employee feedback and recommend actions that enhance engagement, retention and culture.
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Champion wellbeing initiatives and support the delivery of programmes that promote positive mental health and employee wellbeing.
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Promote inclusive practices that support a positive, respectful and high-performing workplace culture.
EDI
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People Lead for the EDI Strategy group, ensuring that EDI strategic objectives are met and taken forward.
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Collaborate with the Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training and the EDI Manager (Club) to ensure EDI training is aligned with Trust values and fosters inclusion across the Trust.
Governance and Stakeholder Management
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Work closely with Finance to ensure effective establishment control, headcount management and approval processes.
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Produce people-related reports, updates and recommendations for senior leadership teams and Trustees.
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People Lead for the People and Culture Subgroup, reporting to the People and Culture (Trustee) Chair, responsible for preparation and presentation of reports, papers and recommendations.
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Build strong working relationships with managers across the organisation and with Trustees,and act as a trusted advisor on people matters.
Direct Reports
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People Advisor
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Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager
Key Relationships
Internal
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CEO & COO
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Heads of Departments and Senior Managers
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Safeguarding Teams
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Trustees
External
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Brentford Football Club: People Team, EDI, Safeguarding
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Third Party Providers: Payroll and Benefits Providers
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
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Proven experience in a generalist HR or People role with significant exposure to employee relations case management.
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Experience of advising and supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters.
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Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Experience of managing and improving HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
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Experience of coordinating and finalising payroll, working closely with finance teams and external payroll providers.
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Experience of producing HR reports, workforce data and management information.
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Experience of managing or supervising team members.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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High levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
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Strong communication and influencing skills with a practical and solution-focused approach.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
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Experience working within a charity, community trust, not-for-profit or social impact organisation.
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Understanding of the governance, funding and compliance requirements associated with charitable organisations.
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Experience supporting safeguarding-related people processes.
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Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning initiatives.
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Experience of using Workday HRIS or a comparable HR system.
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CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) desirable; CIPD Level 7 advantageous.
Key Focus Areas
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Employee Relations
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Payroll Coordination and Finalisation
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HR Operations and Compliance
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Recruitment and Onboarding Oversight
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People Team Leadership
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Workforce Reporting and Governance
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Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
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Safeguarding Compliance
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Continuous Improvement of People Processes
General Trust Accountabilities
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To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
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To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
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To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
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To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
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To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
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To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
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