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We're looking for a hardworking and resilient Head of Compliance and Building Safety to join our Central Service Team located in head office.

£75,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

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

The Head of Compliance and Building Safety will lead the strategic management and operational delivery of Look Ahead's compliance functions, encompassing Building Safety, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, Water Hygiene, Lift Safety, Electrical Safety, and Asbestos Management. This role ensures that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met with excellence, and that services are delivered to the highest standards of quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

The Head of Compliance and Building Safety will lead the procurement and delivery of compliance inspections, testing, and remedial work programmes, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.

What you'll do:

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

• Lead, develop and coach the Compliance and Building Safety team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Oversee statutory compliance across building safety, fire, gas, water hygiene, lifts, electrical systems, and asbestos.
• Manage service contracts and remedial works, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to residents.

About you:

• High level of communication skills both written and verbal.
• Highly motivated.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations and including in gas servicing, asbestos management, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations and standards within housing portfolios and fire safety for compliance.
• Proven ability to conduct regular compliance audits and examine housing operations for adherence to regulations and prepare comprehensive assurance reports.
• High level proficiency in managing compliance-related risks by staying updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing robust compliance policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational goals.

Desirable:

• Recognised qualification building construction, Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). A property/building related specialism MCIOB, MRICS, BIFM, MIFSM or Health & Safety. Building Related Degree is desirable.

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

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

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

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

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

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

Money Adviser

We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to join the new telephone and digital Money Advice team, providing essential support to people experiencing debt problems across England and Wales.

This role is also open to people looking for a trainee role as full training and support will be provided, including completion of the accredited Money Advice Learning Plan.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation

Position: Money Adviser (Trainee positions also available)

Location: Buxton, Chesterfield, Ilkeston or Matlock (hybrid mix of home and office working, fully remote working will also be considered)

Salary: £27,263 to £29,806 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week - some flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

About the Role

As a Money Adviser, you will deliver high-quality, FCA-regulated money advice to individuals in financial difficulty. You’ll work as part of a new team committed to helping people take control of their finances and build a more secure future through tailored advice and casework.

You will deliver advice and casework across a range of money advice issues, support income maximisation, and contribute to the development and quality of the service.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Advice and Casework
• Social Policy
• Professional Development
• Administration

About You

The ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people
• Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A commitment to working to performance targets and KPIs
• Good administration skills

Experience in providing FCA-regulated money advice and a solid understanding of the current welfare benefits system would be an advantage but if you feel you have all of the main skills then please still apply, as the role can be carried out as a trainee with support and training.

About the Organisation

Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.

This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.

What is on offer:

The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas
• Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks
• Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service
• Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond
• Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
• Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a London-based youth charity at a critical time in its growth. This 3-month temporary position offers the opportunity to shape and drive a diverse income portfolio while the organisation recruits permanently, directly supporting life-changing services for young people. You’ll join a committed leadership team, bringing strategic focus and momentum to all fundraising and development activity.

About the Role:

As Temporary Director of Income and Development, you will lead the charity’s income generation strategy across all streams, ensuring short-term stability and setting up long-term growth. You will oversee a small but dedicated team, providing direction and structure while optimising current pipelines and developing new opportunities. Your work will safeguard and expand the resources needed to deliver and scale impactful youth programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a coherent income and development strategy across all fundraising and business development channels.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and line management to the income and development team, setting clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Oversee and drive revenue generation from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and statutory or institutional funding.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward high-value prospects and partners, including corporate supporters, major donors, and key funders.
• Review and strengthen existing fundraising pipelines, processes, and systems to maximise efficiency and income potential.
• Lead the development of compelling funding proposals, cases for support, and pitches tailored to different audiences.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to align income strategies with organisational plans, programmes, and impact priorities.
• Monitor and report on income performance, risks, and opportunities, providing clear insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders and the Board.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record in senior-level income generation or fundraising leadership within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful multi-stream income strategies.
• Strong background in managing and growing income from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
• Experience of leading and motivating fundraising or business development teams in a target-driven environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, partners, and high-value supporters.
• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and income reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive propositions and present at senior level.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, managing time effectively between remote and in-person commitments in London.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with youth-focused organisations or charities supporting children and young people.
• Knowledge of the London funding landscape and networks relevant to youth and community services.
• Experience of developing digital fundraising or individual giving campaigns.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and data-led approaches to fundraising and supporter engagement.
• Experience supporting or contributing to capital campaigns or large-scale funding initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. fundraising, business, social sciences, nonprofit management).
• Professional fundraising, income generation, or nonprofit management qualification (e.g. IoF/CIoF) is highly desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in fundraising, business development, or leadership.

If you are an experienced income leader ready to make an immediate impact during a crucial transition period, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of a vital youth charity—apply now.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, strategic insight and business partnering support across the organisation.

The Role:
•    Produce accurate monthly management accounts with clear commentary to support informed decision-making.
•    Work closely with senior leaders and budget holders to deliver approved budgets and forecasts.
•    Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial regulations, Charity Commission rules and other regulatory bodies.
•    Review and enhance financial systems, reporting tools and working practices to strengthen efficiency.
•    Provide financial risk assessments and create scenario models to support strategic planning and change control.
•    Influence and advise budget holders and senior leaders, ensuring accountability for financial decisions.
•    This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate:
•    Proven experience preparing, reviewing and analysing monthly management accounts.
•    Skilled at partnering with budget holders and senior leaders to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts.
•    Strong understanding of financial controls, charity regulations and best practice guidelines.
•    Confident in risk analysis, reconciliations, variance analysis and presenting clear recommendations.
•    Experience of using financial systems, specifically Business World, would be advantageous.
•    Holding a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS or CIPFA would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
•    Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.  
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. 
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. 
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Technology Training and Support Analyst.

About the role

This role is a combination of training and support. Our IT Operations and Data, Digital, and Technology Transformation teams help staff and volunteers across AIUK get the most out of the tools they use every day, from Microsoft Copilot to our Knowledge Hub and Salesforce CRM. As our Technology Training and Support Analyst, you'll be at the heart of that: running engaging training sessions, building clear guides and resources, and helping people feel confident with the technology behind our work.

You'll also provide day to day 1st and 2nd line technical support, keeping things running smoothly when issues come up and getting involved with IT projects. You'll play a key role in our Salesforce project between September 2026 and September 2027, working with our implementation partner to shape training for the new CRM and helping test it as it's built.

It's a role with real human rights impact. Every guide you write and session you run helps our colleagues do their campaigning, research, and advocacy work better.

This role typically needs to spend 3-4 days per week in the office to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You're skilled in developing and delivering engaging technology training programmes and materials, including user guides and e-learning content, for people with varying levels of digital confidence.
• You can provide timely technical support, troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, and manage support tickets to keep disruption to a minimum.
• You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
• You also have a good knowledge of inclusive principles and ways of working, and enjoy building strong relationships across departments to promote technology awareness and adoption.

• Prior Salesforce experience is not essential but would be desirable.

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

From Puppy to Partnership: Help Transform Lives Through Finance
Lead our finance team to make a tangible difference by managing funds to create life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people.

About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

The Role

Position: Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Homebased or Hybrid.
Travel: Occasional travel to the National Training Centre, in Leicestershire for managers meetings or staff engagement days.

Financial sustainability is essential to ensuring Canine Partners can continue to deliver life-changing support to our beneficiaries. You will play a key role in supporting this by overseeing all financial activities, reporting and providing analysis for the organisation whilst maintaining robust financial controls, driving continuous improvement and leading on the ongoing development of our financial systems. Working alongside the Finance Director, you will also support the development of the Finance team and help maximise the benefits of our newly implemented finance system.
What You'll Be Doing

• Working with budget holders and project leads as a business partner by providing the required tools, insights and analysis, you will provide them with easy-to-understand financial information, support planning and inform decision making.
• Manage the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Maintain the financial data and records to reflect the needs of the charity.
• Analyse financial information and provide modelling and data analytics as requested to support decision making and planning.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of all finance systems, and their integration with the CRM database and other operational systems.

About You

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCCA) with relevant senior financial experience in organisations with multiple income streams and/ or £3m+ in revenue.
• Methodical with an eye for detail.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Strong ICT skills, including database (Office 365, specifically excel).
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives, and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 24th August 2026

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

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About the role 
This is a senior leader role which will lead the development and maintenance of the charity’s  digital platforms and internal infrastructure, ensuring that we create the best possible experience  for our users. This will include oversight of our internal IT systems: our Salesforce CRM, the Hub virtual  learning environment for pupils, tutors and teachers on our programmes, and the Tutor Zone onboarding platform for our tutors. The role will require working closely with colleagues across the  organisation to ensure that the technology developments are well planned and fit with the needs  of the charity. You will manage a small technology team including web developers and  Salesforce administrators, alongside managing our external IT support provider. You will champion  the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues. You will be willing to learn  and have a can-do attitude. 

The role requires a driven and focused leader, with experience in managing the development of  software. They will be an experienced technology professional, with a proven track record in  scoping and managing technology projects, ensuring information security, and maintaining a  keen interest in emerging technologies and industry trends. Candidates for this role should be  comfortable working in a busy, efficient and high-performing team. 

This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club Team at a time when we are moving into the  delivery of our new Backing Brilliance strategy, where technology is one of our key enablers. The  previous Join the Club strategy saw us invest heavily in technology including the development of  new pupil (the Hub) and tutor (Tutor Zone) platforms. The focus is now ensuring that platforms are  engaging, accessible and well-maintained, our IT systems are secure, and we continue to keep  pace with the evolving picture of technology including AI to ensure we build efficiencies and  develop automations to commit to time back to mission.  We are excited to meet candidates who want to join us on this journey.

About you 
The role will best suit someone who 

• Essential – Experience managing the full lifecycle of technology projects, from discovery  and requirements gathering through to implementation and evaluation. 
• Essential – Experience leading the design, development and continuous improvement of  digital products and services. 
• Essential – Experience working with software developers, including sprint planning, user  testing and delivery 
• Essential – Agile project management experience/qualification 
• Essential – Experience leading the implementation, rollout and adoption of new technology  platforms and systems 
• Essential – Extensive experience of using CRM software 
• Essential – Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical  and non-technical audiences 
• Essential – Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Essential – Excellent data handling skills, including data quality and reporting 
• Essential – High level of attention to detail and organisational skills 
• Essential – Experience developing and managing product roadmaps and backlogs,  balancing organisational priorities with user needs 
• Desirable – Knowledge and experience of using Salesforce CRM 
• Desirable – Knowledge of IT support and infrastructure 
• Desirable – Worked in the education sector, e.g. school, university, education programme  delivery 
• Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual  and complete information security training 
• Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission 

Admissions Coordinator

Yeldall Manor, Christian Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programme

At Yeldall Manor, we have been helping men overcome drug and alcohol addiction for 50 years through our residential rehabilitation programme and Christian recovery community. We believe that lasting recovery is possible and are committed to supporting individuals to rebuild their lives, restore relationships and develop a renewed sense of purpose.

We are looking for a commited Christian to join our Recovery Coordination Team as an organised and proactive Admissions Coordinator. As the first point of contact for prospective residents, commissioners, families and referring agencies, you will play a vital role in ensuring that individuals receive a professional, welcoming and supportive experience from their first enquiry through to admission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, experience working with vulnerable adults or within health and social care settings, and a passion for helping people begin their recovery journey.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 3 years' service
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Death in service benefit
• Meals provided whilst on site

What will you do?

• Manage enquiries from prospective residents, families, commissioners, healthcare professionals and referral agencies.
• Line manage admissions officers 
• Coordinate the admissions process from initial enquiry through assessment and admission.
• Conduct and arrange admissions interviews, both in person and remotely.
• Review referrals, risk assessments, professional reports and supporting information.
• Assess suitability of applicants against programme criteria and make recommendations regarding admission.
• Maintain regular communication with applicants, referrers and commissioners throughout the admissions journey.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, probation services, healthcare professionals and partner organisations.
• Coordinate admission arrangements, funding approvals and placement planning.
• Maintain accurate admissions records, databases and documentation.
• Produce admissions, occupancy and referral reports as required.
• Support the promotion of Yeldall Manor's services through networking, stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Assist with resident collections from approved locations where required, including detox units, prisons and transport hubs.

What are we looking for?

• Experience working within health, social care, addiction recovery, rehabilitation, housing or related services.
• Strong administration, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Experience of handling referrals, applications, assessments or admissions processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith, ability to encourage others in their faith and able to support the Yeldall Basis of Faith, Ethos Statement and values
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and risk management.
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery and rehabilitation services.
• A compassionate, professional and person-centred approach.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.

About You

You will be someone who thrives on supporting people at critical points in their lives. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident communicating with professionals, commissioners, families and prospective residents.

Most importantly, you will be committed to helping individuals take the first steps towards recovery while ensuring every applicant is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We welcome applications from people in recovery; however, due to the nature of the role and the support provided to residents, a minimum of two years' sustained recovery (clean time) is required.

As a Christian charity, we bring our faith to the work we do and the men we work with, so you will be someone with a deep-rooted Christian faith, able to inspire others in their own faith journeys, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in all key decisions. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable), increasing to 30 days after three years' continuous service.
• Pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment legislation.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support and counselling.
• Death in service life insurance.
• Meals provided whilst on site.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive supervision and annual appraisal process.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people affected by addiction.

Our Christian Ethos

Yeldall Manor is a Christian faith-based charity and recovery community. We welcome applications from people who are committed to our Christian ethos and values and who are willing to actively contribute to the Christian life of the organisation.

Safeguarding

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the role

About Yeldall Manor

For five decades, Yeldall Manor has supported men seeking freedom from addiction through a structured residential rehabilitation programme, therapeutic support, work-based activities and Christian community life. We are passionate about seeing lives transformed and are looking for people who share our commitment to recovery, compassion and hope.

Do you have proven leadership skills, a strong work ethic and a passion for quality? We are seeking an Area Manager with the expertise, commitment and values to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people with care and support needs.

We need a well-organised, professional and proactive Area Manager to lead and manage the delivery of high-quality care and support to people living in our 6 Extra Care services in Brent and Harrow. You will be dedicated to the delivery of person-centred services which enable people to enjoy a great quality of life. You will be professional and accountable with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have the experience and credibility to be able to provide direction, guidance and support to our services to ensure 100% CQC compliance. 

You will have experience and skills in contract management, quality assurance and performance management. You will be able to develop and sustain positive and trusting relationships with local authority commissioners, partner housing providers, professionals and other agencies. You will demonstrate a commitment to re-enablement principles and be able to lead staff to provide care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence. You will foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere in services and must promote a responsive, person-centred culture and excellent customer care. Your busy, varied and responsible role will involve:

• Contract management and compliance

• All aspects of quality assurance and monitoring

• Driving service improvements

• Ensuring provision of varied and vibrant activities at all services

• Producing reports and collating data against KPIs

• Performance management of the Registered Managers/Senior Team

• Recruitment and selection of Staff

• Disciplinary and grievance management

• Investigation and follow up of concerns, complaints and suggestions

• Assessment and allocation of new service users

• Partnership working

In order to undertake this responsible role, you will need to have a relevant health or social care qualification and have at least 4 years supervisory/management experience in health or social care services involving the care and support of older people and adults with a range of support needs. A knowledge and understanding of dementia and common health related needs will be very helpful. In return we will support you with your on-going professional development, including practitioner and management training.

The successful applicant will be initially based in Harrow/Brent and in time proceed to offer their insight and management to other services in London, Essex and surrounding areas.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93725

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Creative Support has a corporate commitment to enabling people with caring and family responsibilities to apply for senior roles, part time applicants will be considered for this role.

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Are you passionate about supporting young women and girls affected by exploitation, gangs and violence? Do you have the skills to build trusted relationships with vulnerable young people and help them move towards safer, more positive futures?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Female Child Criminal Exploitation Mentor to join a specialist service supporting young women and girls at risk of, or affected by, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), county lines activity and gang involvement.

Due to the nature of this role, it is only open to female applicants and the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About the service

This specialist, gender-responsive service supports young women and girls under the age of 18 who are vulnerable to, or actively experiencing, Child Criminal Exploitation, Child Sexual Exploitation, county lines activity and gang involvement.

Delivered by culturally competent female mentors, many with relevant lived experience, the service works alongside statutory and voluntary sector partners to identify and support young women who may otherwise remain hidden from traditional safeguarding pathways.

The service aims to reduce the harm caused by exploitation, improve safety and wellbeing, and help young women build resilience and positive futures.

About this key role
As a Female Child Criminal Exploitation Mentor, you will provide intensive support to young women and girls who have been identified as being at risk of, or involved in, exploitation and related harms.

Working on a one-to-one basis, as well as delivering groupwork sessions, you will build trusted relationships with young people and their families, helping them to recognise risks, increase their safety and make positive changes in their lives.

You will work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes, and provide advice and guidance to professionals working with vulnerable young women.

What we are looking for

• Experience of engaging positively with young females or other vulnerable groups.
• Experience providing support, advice, advocacy or mentoring to individuals with complex needs.
• Experience building trusting relationships with people who may be reluctant to engage with services.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding practice.
• Experience working with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of the project.
• Strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office and case management systems.

For this role, we are actively seeking applicants with personal lived experience similar to those of the target client group. An Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce with Child Barred List DBS check is required for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the requirements of the role by addressing each of three-person specification areas: 1) Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications 2) Skills 3) Personal Qualities.

This is a part-time role which is fixed term until 31 March 2027

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Head of Research to oversee the delivery of our research funding programme. You will ensure our funding is delivered strategically with the greatest impact possible for people affected by MND. You will manage our research team to oversee the development and delivery of effective funding schemes, partnerships and initiatives, whilst ensuring the outputs of our research are monitored and evaluated, to communicate our impact and inform our future activities.

This is a key role in our small, agile organisation that will involve close working across the charity, and the research community. We are looking for someone with strong experience in research and people management, working experience in drug discovery, with excellent communication skills and strong motivation to make a difference for people affected by MND. 

Team Structure: 

You will report to the Director of Research and manage a team of four: three Research Programme Managers and a Research Officer. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Have day-to-day responsibility for distribution of the charity’s research funding, developing detailed annual plans and delivering against time and budget; 

• Be responsible for overseeing governance and compliance for all research funding activities, including adherence to standards set by the Association of Medical Research Charities; 

• Identify opportunities for improvements to grant management systems, processes and documentation and work closely with the research team to ensure they are implemented; 

• Maintain oversight of the research programme budget, working closely with the research and finance teams to plan, monitor and forecast; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of new funding schemes and research initiatives to ensure our funds are delivered for maximum impact and address gaps in the research landscape; 

• Oversee the setup and delivery of large collaborative research programmes including managing relationships with joint funders and other partner organisations; 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the research community, including members of our review committees and grant holders; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust impact evaluation framework to monitor, report and evaluate the impact of the research we fund and use this information to inform our future funding activities; 

• Ensure the outputs of our research funding activities inform the work of the charity, working with the research and communication teams to create and disseminate compelling and engaging scientific content to engage supporters and drive income; 

• Maintain a strong understanding of the MND research landscape, using those insights to inform our research activities; 

• Develop a high performing team, ensuring team members are supported and developed to contribute to their full potential in the achievement of the charity’s aims; 

• Oversee the delivery of research events e.g. annual meetings to bring together our researchers; 

• Support the development and implementation of future research strategies, working closely with the Director of Research; 

• Represent the Foundation at external meetings including international conferences; 

• Deputise for the Director of Research as required; 

• Undertake other appropriate work as required by the Director of Research. 

  

Skills and experience required: 

• Educated to postgraduate level, or with similar experience in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biochemistry, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology; 

• Working experience of drug discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting; 

• Significant experience in research management, ideally within a charity or government funding organisation; 

• Proven leadership and people management skills with direct line management experience; 

• The ability to think strategically, navigate uncertainty and adapt to evolving environments; 

• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; 

• Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations. 

Please note, this role involves occasional overnight stays from home, occasional international travel and occasional attendance at meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT)

Finance and Fundraising Manager

Salary: £35,000–£45,500 FTE, pro rata
Hours: 14–21 hours per week
Location: Bethnal Green / hybrid
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding and probation
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About WIT

Women’s Inclusive Team is a community-led charity in Tower Hamlets. We work with women, children, young people and families, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, to improve wellbeing, widen opportunities and strengthen local voices.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Fundraising Manager to join our Senior Management Team.

This is a senior, hands-on role combining charity finance with fundraising and income development. You will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and provide clear information to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.

You will also help grow and diversify income by managing WIT’s funding pipeline, identifying opportunities and contributing to strong applications, tenders, budgets and financial narratives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the finance function using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Produce management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and reforecasts.
• Strengthen reconciliations, journals, salary allocations, debtor monitoring and year-end processes.
• Maintain a central funding pipeline covering needs, opportunities, deadlines and gaps.
• Lead or contribute to funding applications, tenders, contracts and partnership bids.
• Prepare budgets, financial narratives and full-cost recovery calculations.
• Build relationships with funders, commissioners and corporate partners.
• Oversee grant and contract finances, reporting deadlines and audit trails.
• Advise the CEO, trustees, managers and budget holders.
• Line manage the Finance Assistant and improve systems and workflows.

About you

You will have:

• Strong charity finance experience, including management accounts, cash-flow forecasting, budgeting, restricted funds and financial controls.
• Experience of month-end processes, reconciliations and debtor management.
• A successful fundraising track record across grants, tenders, commissioned contracts or partnership bids.
• Experience managing a funding pipeline.
• Confidence using QuickBooks and Excel.
• Knowledge of grant management, funder reporting and audit requirements.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly.
• Strong organisational, collaborative and line-management skills.

You do not need to have held an identical combined role, but you must show strong charity finance expertise alongside credible fundraising and income-development experience.

What we offer

Flexible part-time hours, hybrid working, a place on WIT’s Senior Management Team and the opportunity to help shape the future of a values-led community charity.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and brief responses to these questions. A covering letter is not required.

1. Why would you like to work for WIT, and what attracts you to this role? Maximum 250 words.
2. Give one example of a successful funding application, tender, contract or partnership bid you contributed to. Include your role, the amount sought or secured and the outcome. Maximum 350 words.
3. Give one example of how you used management accounts, budgets or cash-flow information to support a decision, address a risk or improve financial controls. Maximum 350 words.

Closing date: 27th August 2026. We may close early if we receive enough suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.

Further competency questions will be explored at interview; no lengthy written task is planned.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work evidence and pre-employment checks. A DBS check may be required.

WIT welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Conference

Could you help shape the governance and leadership of the Methodist Church?

Do you have the judgement, organisational skills and initiative to support one of the Methodist Church's most senior office holders?

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to support the Secretary of the Conference.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Methodist Church's governance, leadership and decision-making structures.

Working closely with the Secretary of the Conference and colleagues across the Conference Office, you will provide executive, governance and project support, helping to ensure the effective delivery of key priorities and the smooth operation of major governance processes.

The role combines executive support, committee and governance administration, research and briefing, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. It offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders, office holders and colleagues from around the Methodist Connexion and beyond.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Secretary of the Conference across the entire range of their responsibilities. They will prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations, worship material and other documentation supporting the Secretary.

In this crucial role, the Executive Officer will read committee and meeting papers and flag items requiring the Secretary's attention/awareness, ensuring appropriate briefings are received and that the Secretary is alerted to key issues. 

The post holder will also lead on the preparation for regular meetings on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference including the Connexional Leaders’ Forum and the Nominations Committee.  The successful applicant will also liaise with the wider Methodist family of charities and organisations to enable regular engagement and updates for the Secretary. 

The successful applicant will also undertake and develop special projects, or plan or commission research on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

About You

We are seeing an individual committed to making a positive contribution to the work of the Conference Office by providing executive support to the Secretary.

To be successful in this role you will be confident navigating complex organisations, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

You will bring strong executive support, governance or project coordination experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will be equally comfortable preparing high-quality briefings and reports, coordinating key meetings and governance processes, and building effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and partners.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability effectively to support a senior manager or senior office holder and be experienced in researching information and producing briefings and reports.

You can prioritise, work unsupervised and demonstrate imitative.  You can assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing situations and work themes. 

You will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

You have strong interpersonal skills and can work with colleagues as an effective member of a team and work alongside and guide volunteers. 

Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes including some evening, weekends and overnight stays is essential for this role. 

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026 in London

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

Are you a proactive, flexible, and target-driven individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons?  Do you have extensive recent experience of providing specialist money and/or Welfare benefit advice? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a collaborative Finance, Benefits & Debt Coach to join our team, providing a range of support to community offenders and prison leavers around issues such as debt, finance and welfare benefits advice and support.

About St Giles Trust  

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need.Central to our ethos is our beliefthat people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions, and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this key role 

As our Finance, Benefits & Debt Coach, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or have been released from prison.  This will involve undertaking assessment and action planning with individual service users and creating a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users.

We will also count on you to deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards the achievement of prescribed outcomes, including group work sessions.  Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external agencies and working towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards are also vital aspects of the role. 

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the safety of our clients. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. 

Vetting process will be in accordance with Cabinet Office Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS) and will include Enhanced DBS check. The contract also requires clearance through HMPPS vetting.

What we are looking for 

• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, e.g., those with complex and multiple needs 

• Proven record of working with partner agencies 

• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice

• Higher level certificate in money and/or welfare benefit advice from accreditation

• The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support

• Able to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies 

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, both verbal and written 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more. 

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation. 

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy. 

This is a Fixed term, full time role until 31st March 2027.