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Reporting to: Director of Policy and Engagement
Direct reports: 1 x Scotland Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Legislative Lead, 2 x Policy and Public Affairs Officers, 1 x England Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location of work: Home-based. The post holder must be easily and quickly commutable to London and will require frequent meetings in London. The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland to attend events and meetings.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £54,500 - £56,500
BACKGROUND
Our work has never been more needed. The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.6 million* means that one in five children don't have enough to eat.When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK.
This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children as we work to influence both policy implementation, with the national rollout of primary-aged universal school breakfast, and legislative change, through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. There has also been commitment from the Scottish Government for a national breakfast scheme and we are seeking to expand our advocacy work into Wales. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are implemented in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free.
In addition, thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams. And for the very youngest, we know that the disadvantage gap begins before they even reach reception. With the Government commitment to another 100,000 places in school-based nurseries, early years is also a critical part of our advocacy work.
Being part of the work of Magic Breakfast is your chance, together with parents, teachers and people across the UK, to demonstrate the power of school breakfasts and to shape the way forward to end morning hunger for good.
*Food Foundation Insecurity Tracker Jan 2025
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Policy & Public Affairs will review, develop and implement our advocacy strategy and lead a team to influence the devolved legislatures across the UK to address child morning hunger, with a view to the underlying systemic causes of child poverty and hunger, by driving change through policy and legislation. The role operates at our ‘Head of level’ which is the most senior operational specialist level and provides both operational and strategic leadership.
This role will also provide wider leadership across the charity and input into organisational strategy development and planning as part of the Core Management Group. This role will ensure that the Policy and Public Affairs function is aligned to the wider strategic aims and outcomes of Magic Breakfast as well as the internal operational systems and delivery.
The strategic leadership will ensure an external and long term view, with an outward looking and forward thinking approach that builds thought leadership, relationships and partnerships, with positioning to anticipate and build on new opportunities to end child morning hunger for good.
It will require an experienced Policy and Public Affairs professional, with significant experience of high impact and demonstrable outcomes at a senior level in the field. The postholder will lead the policy and public affairs team to influence the Early Adopters Scheme, the national rollout of primary school breakfast provision in England and breakfast legislation in the Children’s Wellbeing Bill (CWB).
They will also develop, guide and lead plans to influence the Scottish government, particularly in the run up to the election in May 2026 and the influencing of manifestos; and will lead Magic Breakfast’s upcoming influencing work in Wales.
In the external leadership that the role provides they will build relationships with politicians, political influencers, special advisors and civil servants to establish long-term, sustainable solutions to child morning hunger in the UK.
As a compassionate, people centric and inspiring leader they will work to enable their team to grow and develop in their skills ensuring they can step away from the detail whilst retaining accountability, build effective resource management and progression pathways. This role may manage external consultants where necessary, and work collaboratively with external organisations to amplify our voice and asks and strengthen our position as a thought leader.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Review and define the advocacy strategy for 25/26 in line both with moving political environment and Magic Breakfast’s influencing agenda, considering the systemic barriers to ending child morning hunger for good.
· Develop and maintain close relationships with the Department for Education and other key departments including Department for Health and Social Care and Treasury, to secure hunger and child focus as key priorities for breakfast provision.
· Develop, monitor and evaluate influencing plans for each devolved nation
· Support the development of influencing plans with coalition groups and organisations to influence school breakfast policy, commitments and implementation
· Review policy positions in Wales and Northern Ireland and define our advocacy approach, gaining external insights and analysing available research and data to shape the plan
· Develop a vision for advocacy beyond current demands, considering political appetite and gaining insight from lived experience communities and relevant sectors, to ensure that we are clear on future asks, and can build the foundation towards them.
· Work with Impact and Insights team to define future research needs to meet our longer-term advocacy plans
· Enhance and establish internal processes and ensure good internal information dissemination
· Work closely with key internal stakeholders to shape advocacy work and support broader organisational objectives
· Embed learnings and develop a fail fast, learn fast culture in the team
· Coach, support and lead direct reports enabling increased professional development, strategic decision making, proactive project management and robust political influencing
· Contribute to and help shape the work of the Core Management Group to ensure ongoing alignment for in year implementation of the strategic plan and create integrated future year plans which meet organisational goals
· Monitor and review KPIs to monitor and measure both team and cross organisational performance, using the results to guide teams and surface learnings
· Assess areas of risk and escalate where necessary and according to policy
· Develop and monitor annual team budgets
General
• Work collaboratively across the organisation, building good working relations and providing ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff
• Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating morning hunger as a barrier to learning for children in the UK.
• Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.
• Share Magic Breakfast’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
• Establish and ensure existing Ways of Working are adhered to across team
• Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures and ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR, data protection and child safeguarding requirements
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
· Strategy development, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to craft, implement, and evolve strategies that align to operational outcomes for the Policy and Advocacy function as well as enabling our organisation strategy in our aim to end child morning for good.
· Stakeholder management and partnership building with extensive experience of engaging, influencing, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including senior political figures, policymakers, funders and sector leaders.
· Ability to confidently and flexibly deal with volatile political environment, anticipating potential developments and adapting to emerging situations to meet aims
· Highly experienced in developing and shaping policy positions, using insights, research and data sets to inform and guide decision-making
· Understanding and experience of the role of the broader external environment to shape policy asks and political influencing, including the implications of a policy ask in one sector on another.
· Experience of influencing key political events such as budgets, national elections and the legislative process.
· Significant experience of coaching, supporting and managing the development of a team, with the ability to make difficult decisions and challenge where needed to deliver the organisational strategy.
Desirable
· Experience of education, food insecurity, child poverty or childcare sectors
Skills and Abilities
• Effective leadership mentality with confidence to step away from the detail and delegate responsibility, enabling others to use judgements, make decisions, learn from failures and continuously improve.
• Analytical and evidence based decision making, with the ability to turn data and analysis into policy and advocacy related recommendations or outcomes for action.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and project management skills. Able to organise self and team to meet planned objectives and strategic direction with the ability to pivot and manage the unexpected.
• Strong, influential and impactful interpersonal and communication skills and to advocate for own specialism, department and Magic Breakfast's mission, effectively conveying the organisation's impact and needs to a wide range of audiences.
• Operational and financial acumen and analysis: understanding and practical application of knowledge as required around funding considerations, budget development and management, risk management, and ensuring systems in place for efficiency by setting and maintaining policy and procedural frameworks.
• An outward looking and forward thinking approach that drives a sense of curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. Always thinking what can we learn from others, what new developments can be explored and what are the opportunities for the function to improve and grow with others too.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
Please find attached our job pack
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 5th May
Interview 1 - 15th and 16th May
Interview 2 - w/c 21st May
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
One-to-one delivery:
• Deliver a wide range of interventions, predominantly one to ones, embedding in a culturally informed and multi-agency approach to domestic abuse in the area.
• Ensure delivery is in accordance with tasks outlined in the RISE Domestic Abuse Perpetrator manual and process mapping.
• Adhere to relevant CIFA and other manuals and deliver programme sessions to ensure the integrity of delivery, which is overseen by the Advanced Practitioner and Team Leader.
Apply specialised materials to support your delivery to racialised and marginalised communities.
• Be responsible and accountable for working with Advanced Practitioner, Domestic Abuse safety advice and line manager to ensure risk is reviewed on a weekly basis.
• Practitioners will comply with the appropriate audit standards when working with perpetrators in line with RESPECT or HMPPS’s requirements.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques and strength-based approaches in building a range of therapeutic skills to engage with service users to address their abusive behaviour.
• Encourage and facilitate learning with participants on 1.-2-1 or group setting, including proactively working to elicit behavioural change and acceptance of their behaviour towards their partner, or ex- partner.
• Work closely with other professionals to ensure appropriate steps are taken to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person. Apply RISE’s escalation procedures.
• Be personally accountable for the completion of assessments, mid-way reports, and End of Intervention reports, and ensure they are to a high standard.
• Provide support and consultancy to other professionals to ensure appropriateness of referrals and improve understanding on domestic abuse.
• Ensure effective planning for the delivery of each intervention with a co-practitioner (if groupwork) in advance of the session.
• Participate in and pass the necessary training to be able to deliver all interventions.
• Assist or lead on the delivery of training courses.
• Create and maintain an effective partnership working with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
• Work with families and extended family members to tackle abuse within the home.
• Where appropriate, apply pre-session motivational or Deniers sessions prior to attendance on the main course or groupwork intervention.
Integrating the Safety Support Service:
• Liaise and engage closely with the Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor to increase the safety of partners, ex-partners and children of the servicer user to manage the risk and develop treatment goals.
• Prior to delivering of Domestic Abuse Interventions, liaise and share information with RISE Domestic Abuse Safety Officers to ensure an integrated and culturally sensitive approach is applied to risk management.
• Attend monthly risk review meetings with Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor and Senior practitioners to ensure effective risk management procedures are always applied.
Recording and administrative tasks:
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all relevant data (attendance, feedback, mid-way and end of intervention reports) using systems provided and in line with performance standards.
• Maintain an accurate audit trail of all relevant communication with partner organisations involved.
• Complete specialist risk and vulnerability assessments, and reports as per templates provided.
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We are looking for an experienced conservation professional, land manager or land advisor with a strong commitment to nature recovery to take up the role of Director of Conservation and Land Management for a year’s maternity cover. We welcome secondment proposals to facilitate knowledge exchange between organisations.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has a stunning network of nature reserves spanning over 1200 hectares of species-rich meadows, chalk downland and ancient woodlands. We also have an outstanding track record in connecting people with nature. Partnership is our watchword, and we are proud to host the new Local Nature Partnership for Wiltshire and Swindon and to be a partner in regional collaborations like Western Forest and Big Chalk, collaborating to secure nature’s recovery at a truly landscape scale.
For this maternity cover role, we are keen to hear from candidates who can bring fresh skills and perspectives to further develop our approach to conservation and land management. Specialisms in conservation grazing, land advice and adaptive land management for climate resilience will all be welcomed. You will have the leadership skills and emotional intelligence to help your teams achieve great things, and a mind-set that seeks out solutions. You will have outstanding collaboration skills and the credibility to play a leading role in strategic partnerships.
If you have the passion to make a difference and the skills and experience we need, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an exemplary employer with high staff satisfaction and multiple benefits for employees. These benefits include:
- Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
- Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
- Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
- Head office in town centre with parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Two staff wellbeing days per annum
Recruitment timetable
Deadline for applications: 22 April
First stage interviews: 1 May
Second stage interviews: 7 May
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Creating a sustainable future for wildlife and people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exciting Job opportunity: we are looking for a Participation and Development Worker
Are you looking for a job that enables you to work directly with young people, make a real difference to their lives and where you can support them to get their voices heard and listened to on a local, regional and national level? If so, then this might just be the job for you.
The National House Project (NHP) is committed to working with care experienced young people, encouraging them to take ownership of their futures and supporting them to live connected and fulfilling lives. The approach was co-designed with young people from the start and is centred around a groupwork approach. It supports young people to move into properties that become their homes whilst also building a strong and supportive friendship network.
NHP supports Local Authorities to establish Local House Projects (LHPs) and put young people at the centre of the decision-making processes Once an LHP has been established it supports staff to work with young people in an inclusive way, encouraging them to find the solutions to the challenges they face. LHPs enable young people to leave care in a planned and supported way, their outcomes are improved, and staff develop a way of working that is relationship based and psychologically informed.
To ensure that young people are involved at every level of the organisation each LHP elects two young people to represent them at the Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM). This forum provides the platform to hear, amplify and act on the voice of young people, who not only support the development of their own LHP but also contribute to developing practice and policy at a national level. CLNM meets regularly, undertakes Peer Evaluations, hosts and delivers their own National Conference and provides an ‘expert user’ consultancy. Members from this group also sit on the Board of Trustees as expert advisors.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and experienced in working with young people and excited by the thought of working directly with young people and supporting them to have their voices heard and acted upon.
Many people go into youth work and social work to do just that but find that the systems that sit around large organisations inhibit the difference that can be made. At NHP you will be able to use your energy and enthusiasm to work in a creative way, enabling young people to use their care experience to make a positive difference to the way in which those systems support them. You will work with CLNM as well as the core NHP team to ensure that young people continue to drive our work at both a local and national level.
You will need to have a professional/academic qualification in a related field eg Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Health. Current registration with a professional body is desirable. We actively encourage applications from those who are care experienced and will guarantee an interview if the essential criteria are met.
The NHP office is in Crewe. We support hybrid working and currently spend a minimum of two days in the office. In this role you will be expected to travel to LHPs and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis. There will be some planned weekend work throughout the year.
Benefits: 31 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, 10% Contribution to Pension, Salary Sacrifice Option, Hybrid working, Professional Development
Safeguarding Statement
NHP is committed to protecting the well-being of young people. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies.
Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
General Requirements: Right to work in the UK, two professional references, and a DBS check.
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Find out more
If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
You are invited to join the Participation & Development Worker online briefing.
When: Tuesday 29th April 2025 12:00-1:00 pm
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aDBKw4SSQ-6liUGPM1VwFA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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How to Apply
Apply via CharityJob with a CV and Cover Letter detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by Monday 5th May 2025.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, let us know.
Interviews are due to take place on Friday 23rd May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid - On-site at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1 and home-working
About Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden is a well-respected local charity with over 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the independent, impartial, confidential and free advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
We target our services at the most vulnerable in our community with our client profile closely matching local indices of deprivation. We identify trends to ensure our services remain agile and able to respond to changing and emerging advice needs.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Advice Support Worker to join our well-established family advice service based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). As part of Citizens Advice Camden, this service supports families of seriously ill children, who often face complex issues like housing problems, benefits entitlement, and debt. You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the service through administrative, organisational and communication tasks that enable our Advisers to deliver high quality social welfare advice and casework.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience—ideally within the advice or charity sector—along with a working knowledge of issues such as welfare benefits or housing. Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a sensitive and client-focused approach within a hospital environment. You will need to be able to work both independently and as part of a small supportive team. This hybrid role includes regular on-site presence at GOSH and requires the successful candidate to meet the honorary staff requirements of the hospital, including passing an enhanced DBS check and completing mandatory training.
If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives and want to work in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Tuesday 22 April 2025
Interview date(s): 29 or 30 April 2025
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
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About us
We are recruiting for a Legal Clinic Manager (maternity cover) who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Dickson Poon School of Law’s award-winning clinic, King’s Legal Clinic (‘the Clinic’). The Clinic aims to improve access to justice and educate King’s students by providing free legal advice to members of the public through its Legal Advice Clinic; and working with local and international organisations on research and justice projects.
The Clinic is a busy legal office and learning environment. Clinic staff work closely and collaboratively with law students (curricular and extracurricular) and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
About the role
The Legal Clinic Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of King’s Legal Clinic (‘the Clinic’), under the direction of the Clinic Director and Assistant Director. The Legal Clinic Manager has line management responsibility for the Legal Clinic Coordinator and Legal Clinic Administrator.
Daily Clinic activities include supervising students in the processing of potential client enquires across the in-house Legal clinics; suitability and conflict checks with law firm partners; allocation of cases to student advisors and internal and external supervisors; delivery and organisation of the Clinic’s research and justice projects and training program.
The Legal Clinic Manager is responsible for ensuring the Clinic works smoothly, efficiently and is a positive learning environment and workplace for students and Clinic staff.
The role holder must have excellent organisational, IT, project management, and communication skills. An ability to relate to and work with a diverse range of students, partner organisations and clients. The position is likely to be of particular interest to a well-organised, proactive individual with experience of working in and managing in a legal environment and/or Higher Education with good academic qualifications. A background in legal practice and/or process improvement work, and demonstrable interest in access to justice is desirable.
The role is a full-time post (1FTE) offered on a 12 months fixed term contract, starting in the first week of July 2025 with the possibility of extension. The role is based in King’s Legal Clinic (Strand Campus) and will require regular attendance on campus. Some remote working is possible by prior agreement with the Clinic Director.
Contact details: Corinna Bramble-Gallazzi.
Closing date: 21 April 2025.
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
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Job Title: People Business Partner
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,427 per annum, with progression to £50,294 per annum (upon successful completion of probation period)
Location: Home based or hybrid working from Sunderland - this is a national role and will require frequent travel across the UK
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Our People and Organisation Development (POD) Team are at the heart of driving our People Strategy, creating an environment which our employees are proud of and supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be.
About the role
We're looking to appoint a People Business Partner to provide strategic support during a period of significant change and growth over the next six months. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Reporting to the Director of People and OD, our People Business Partner will support our operational teams to implement our People Strategy, ensuring our colleagues are valued and empowered, enabling them to deliver life changing solutions to the people who access our services. You will be a trusted strategic advisor for your stakeholders, providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to managers, proactively identifying people issues and trends, formulating and implementing solutions.
The role will be responsible for the line management, development and coaching of People Advisors, and you will act as a mentor and role model to them.
This role is a vital link between the Business Partners, People Operations and our Learning teams, by overseeing the end-to-end delivery of work on multiple activities at any one time. You will work with across the team to ensure we continue to be customer centric, providing solutions to barriers with innovation and automation.
About you
You will have a proactive approach to problem solving and enabling the business to find solutions to people challenges. You will have experience of working in a similar role, preferably within NHS or the Health and Social Care sector and have the ability to think critically and take a logical approach to problem solving.
Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised. You will have demonstrable knowledge of working within complex change settings, and have experience of organisational change and TUPE in a national organisation.
This is the perfect job for an experienced and passionate individual who loves to grow and assist others to do same.
What we offer
You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment and beyond which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.
In addition, you will receive:
* A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
* A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.
* Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.
* You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role
* Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career
Closing Date: 9am on 28 April 2025
Please note, an in-person assessment centre will take place in Sunderland on 28 April 2025.
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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An exciting opportunity to join a new project at CPSL Mind.
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Smoking Cessation Team Lead
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2027
Salary: £36.219.00 per annum
NJC Salary Scale Point: 28 (April 2024)
Location: Based in our Cambridge office with travel across South and East Cambridgeshire, and the option for hybrid working.
About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About the Role and the Project
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with line management experience and a relevant health, or smoking cessation (NCSCT) qualification, to lead, support and guide a new team of Smoking Cessation Advisors, who are supporting individuals and a Service Design Project Worker, who is working alongside our Co-production Lead to provide insight into best practice. They will exemplify values-based behaviour and the highest standards of personalised support.
This service is aligned to smoking cessation principles as outlined by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSNT).
You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have excellent verbal and communication skills along with the confidence to promote Smoking Cessation messages, and the service internally and externally.
Closing date: 22nd April 2025
Interviews: To be advised
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
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Executive Assistant
We're looking for an Executive Assistant to act as the first line professional point of contact for the Connexional Secretary.
This is an executive level support role for someone who is accustomed to working in a professional environment and who is willing to go ‘the extra mile’.
To be successful in this role, in addition to excellent administrative skills it is essential that you have proven abilities of:
· working in a PA role in a complex organisation
· organising meetings and diaries and filtering and providing information.
· paying close attention to detail and working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
· managing and prioritising your own workload as well as working as part of a team.
This role is based at Methodist Church House, London, with the possibility of flexible working.
The Senior Executive Assistant is required to be in sympathy with the ethos of the Methodist Church.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer 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 people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Please note that this is a post which includes Welsh language work for which the ability to speak and write in Welsh to a high standard is essential.
The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to either District and will be expected to travel extensively across both Districts and beyond for work purposes.
Closing date: 26 May 2025
Interviews to take place on: 12 June 2025 in London
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Regional Officer for Safeguarding
Aligned to the Southwest Peninsula District - home based
Hours: 30 hours per week
Starting salary: £40,500- £43,500 pro rata depending on experience
The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases. We have an exciting opportunity to join our new safeguarding regional teams operating in the south west and the south east regions and take this forward supporting Methodist churches and work. The post holder will join a team of safeguarding officers who will carry specific responsibility for individual cases, undertake risk assessments, lead training and advise churches. The post will be aligned with specific Methodist districts and provide support to colleagues across the regional area requiring regular travel.
The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
Closing date: 20 April 2025
Interviews will take place on: TBC
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Registered Charity
101 - 500
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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Tax Accountant (Part Time, Hybrid, Charity Sector)
Job Title: Tax Accountant
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (21 hours per week – flexible working pattern)
Salary: £28,588 per annum (FTE £47,648)
Location: Hybrid – home-based with regular travel to the office in Teddington
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you a qualified tax professional who’s passionate about making a difference? Do you want to use your skills to serve a purpose-driven organisation working to alleviate poverty around the world?
We’re partnering with a well-respected, faith-based international charity to recruit a Tax Accountant to join their collaborative and mission-driven finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on UK VAT and Corporation Tax matters while contributing to process improvements and supporting wider projects. You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong sense of purpose, rooted in Christian values, that puts stewardship, integrity, and compassion at the heart of everything it does.
Key responsibilities:
Lead on the preparation and submission of VAT and Corporation Tax returns
Provide expert tax advice to colleagues across the organisation
Review and improve tax processes and controls
Keep up to date with HMRC guidance and ensure compliance
Support on training and upskilling the wider team on tax awareness
Contribute to ongoing systems and process development
About you:
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) or Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) with:
Experience preparing VAT and Corporation Tax returns
A good working knowledge of HMRC guidance, particularly around charities
Strong Excel and communication skills
A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for improving systems and sharing knowledge
Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of partial exemption or reverse charge VAT would be a real bonus.
This organisation is a committed Christian charity, and the successful candidate will be asked to engage with spiritual aspects of the role and align with the organisation's Christian values.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Do you have strong experience managing strategic research or healthcare grant programmes? Do you want to use this experience and broaden your horizons beyond more ‘traditional’ research funding management? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
We are looking to fill two Research Programme Manager roles who will be responsible for delivering against and developing our Research and Cancer Research Strategies and looking after a large, diverse portfolio of grants.
Salary
The salary for this position is £47,674 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of 2 days in the office per week.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
The role will include a mixture of fast-paced and impactful response-mode funding, and working closely with applicants to shape large-scale strategic research initiatives. Each role will be responsible for a different area of our research portfolio, as follows:
- Role 1: Delivering discovery and translational research funding, including a national large-scale programmatic research funding scheme.
- Role 2: Delivering clinical research funding, including a new national paediatric cancer clinical trial funding scheme. Specific expertise in clinical trial funding is desirable for this role.
As we are hiring for two positions, we will assess your suitability for both the above roles throughout the hiring process.
- The post holders will need to be team players with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
- The successful candidates will be able to work independently and confidently to take projects forward and develop important relationships with both external and internal senior stakeholders across the hospital, Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health (GOS ICH), the Charity, our scientific and clinical advisors, and other external organisations nationally.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have extensive healthcare, scientific and/or research management experience and be able to operate independently to develop and take projects forward. You will be confident developing excellent working relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders at the hospital, UCL Institute of Child Health and across the Charity.
Specifically, you will have:
- Strong research grants management experience with experience leading on the planning and delivery of grant funding initiatives
- Experience of supporting high level decision-making committees including writing papers and briefs, presenting to committees, and minute writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- An advanced research degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent work experience
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description
The main purpose of this role is to provide energy advice to householders by telephone and email and to provide information to help householders/clients to access appropriate support. This role also requires you to maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients.
Pay and conditions
• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). However, we will consider applications from a minimum of 22.5hrs per week.
• The salary for the role will be £25,750 rising to £26,739 after 6 months
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
• To work on the advice line and/or other telephone advice projects making and receiving calls from people who may need help with energy related issues.
• To record client details and use own knowledge to assess help and support needed.
• To refer clients onto other support organisations in their area as appropriate.
• To identify energy improvements that can be made to clients’ properties and refer to installers who can fit them.
• To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs where appropriate.
• To listen attentively to callers (some of whom may be in distress) and respond to their needs in an empathetic way.
• To be familiar with and adhere to advice line protocol, processes and procedures.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
• Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience of giving advice, customer service or helping others in some capacity.
• Ability to respond to clients in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others.
• Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately.
• Skilled in use of MS office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. CV’s will not be accepted, please complete the application form and send to our Centre for Sustainability jobs inbox.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
For those affected by homelessness, accessing essential healthcare and wellbeing support can feel impossible. At Providence Row, we work to change this by providing crisis support, health interventions, and pathways into long-term stability. We believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy, and sustainable future.
About the role
As our Health Access & Outreach Coordinator, you’ll be at the forefront of a project designed to improve healthcare accessibility for rough sleepers and those struggling with health inequalities. You will:
- Lead outreach across multiple boroughs, engaging rough sleepers and connecting them to essential services.
- Work with peer health mentors to foster trust and improve service engagement.
- Build strong partnerships with NHS providers, housing services, and harm reduction teams.
- Help individuals navigate healthcare systems, including GP registration, mental health referrals, and substance misuse treatment.
- Organise and expand our award-winning Health & Wellness Fairs, bringing crucial healthcare services to those who need them most.
- Reduce A&E admissions by embedding preventative care measures and early intervention strategies.
This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative project, reaching people in boroughs we have never worked in so extensively before.
The ideal candidate
We are seeking someone with:
- Experience developing and managing health & wellbeing initiatives, particularly within primary care or homelessness services.
- A passion for outreach and community engagement, with a deep understanding of the barriers faced by homeless individuals and health inequalities.
- The ability to forge strong partnerships and collaborate with multi-agency teams.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and compassionate approach.
- The flexibility to work on the ground, meeting people where they are—this is not a desk-based role!
Benefits
- Be part of an innovative and expanding project.
- Work for a well-respected charity that has been transforming lives for over 150 years.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to training & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply
If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you...
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Please upload your CV and covering letter, detailing your experience and why you're the perfect fit for the role.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
Registered Charity
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We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.
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Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This role at The Girls’ Network, will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finance, operations, HR, governance, and compliance functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring its long-term sustainability. You’ll provide expert advice to the CEO and Board, lead on business planning and risk management, and manage the Finance and Operations team to deliver efficient, high-quality internal systems and support. With a focus on continuous improvement, equity, and organisational effectiveness, this role is essential to helping The Girls’ Network grow its impact and support more girls to achieve their ambitions.
Key Activities
Leadership and Governance
- Support the organisation in reviewing and implementing improved systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- As a Senior Management Team (SMT) member, take a leading role in The Girls' Network's strategic and operational leadership.
- Provide expert support and guidance to the CEO on legal and governance duties as a charity.
- Work with the CEO and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee to set agendas and lead on producing papers for the quarterly Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings and contribute to Board papers.
- Responsible for management of the organisational risk register.
- Lead the annual business planning and reporting cycle.
- Act as lead advisor for legal compliance, managing external legal advice as needed.
- Line manage, support, and develop the Finance and Operations team.
- Represent The Girls’ Network at external events and collaborating with key stakeholders.
Finance
- Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, management accounts, budgets, and annual accounts.
- Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting.
- Oversee statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with charity and accounting standards.
- Maintain internal controls to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.
Human Resources and Working Practices
- Review HR function and establish appropriate in-house or outsourced support as required.
- Manage HR issues with internal or external advisors as needed.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of HR processes, including recruitment, induction, payroll, pensions, and staff training and development.
- Lead on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work plan in collaboration with SMT and staff groups.
- Have oversight of policy development and implementation related to The Girls’ Network operations.
IT, Facilities, and Business Support
- Oversee CRM and digital platforms to ensure effective data management and operational efficiency.
- Oversee information management strategy, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data security.
- Ensure IT infrastructure and support services are fit for purpose, working with the Office Manager and outsourced providers.
- Manage office operations, including facilities, leases, and contract reviews.
- Ensure active management and periodic review of support contracts across HR, IT, and Facilities.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential skills, knowledge and attributes
- Senior management experience, contributing to strategic leadership.
- Significant experience in staff management and development.
- Proven ability to manage and monitor budgets (£1m+ desirable).
- Strong track record of delivering objectives efficiently.
Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes
- Experience in digital transformation and optimising digital platforms for operational effectiveness.
- Experience in a similar role in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Understanding of good charity governance.
- Experience in investment management.
- Knowledge of charity funding, bidding, and reporting.
- HR management experience.
- Portfolio management
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style.
- Strong financial acumen, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and finance software (Xero desirable).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible, creative, and solutions-focused.
- Understanding of issues facing young women from the least advantaged backgrounds.
- Commitment to The Girls' Network values and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
At The Girls' Network, we value and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our sector.
Please visit our website for the candidate pack and details on how to apply.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
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