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Lead one of the world's oldest and most influential human rights organisations
Chief Executive
Salary: £93,600 per annum
London | Hybrid working
Our client is one of the world's oldest human rights organisations. For almost 200 years, it has worked to end slavery in all its forms, partnering with survivors, civil society, governments and businesses to influence laws, policy and practice that create lasting systemic change.
As our client enters an exciting new chapter, they are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the organisation through its next phase of impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an internationally respected organisation at a pivotal point in its journey. With a renewed strategic direction, a committed Board and an experienced senior leadership team, the successful candidate will build on strong foundations to strengthen organisational capability, foster a high-performing culture and maximise the organisation's impact in an increasingly complex global environment.
Working closely with the Board, staff, partners and supporters, you will provide strategic, financial and organisational leadership while acting as a compelling ambassador for the organisation. You will build trusted relationships across government, philanthropy, civil society and business, ensuring the organisation continues to influence policy, practice and public understanding of modern slavery.
We are interested in hearing from leaders who bring:
• Significant executive leadership experience, with responsibility for organisational strategy, people, finance and fundraising.
• A track record of leading organisational development, building high-performing teams and leading positive cultural change.
• The ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and represent an organisation with credibility and impact.
• Experience of securing sustainable income and developing strong funding partnerships.
• Strong financial and strategic judgement, balancing long-term ambition with effective operational delivery.
• A commitment to the organisation's mission and the leadership qualities to inspire people, build confidence and deliver lasting impact.
Whilst an understanding of the organisation's mission is important, our client is first and foremost seeking an exceptional organisational leader. Applications are welcomed from candidates both within and beyond the modern slavery sector who can demonstrate the leadership capability to guide the organisation through its next chapter.
This is an opportunity to lead an organisation with a remarkable history, work alongside exceptional colleagues and partners, and help shape a future where everyone can live free from slavery.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please view the appointment brief located below the advert on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 9th August
Prospectus interviews: Weeks commencing 17th August and 24th August
Engagement calls with the Interim CEO: 7th and 8th September
Board panel interviews (in person): Monday 14th September
Account Handler
Location: Unity Insurance, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW
Salary: £28,818.90 per year, Band C, Level 3 Inc. MS
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role:
At Unity Insurance, part of the Scouts movement, we’re proud to help charities, youth groups, and organisations like Scouts and Guides protect the people, places, and activities that matter most.
We’re a small, supportive team with a big heart, and we’re looking for an experienced Account Handler to join us. If you’re passionate about delivering great customer service, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a difference through your work, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly organisation where your contribution is valued and your work has real purpose.
What you’ll do as an Account Handler:
What we’re looking for as an Account Handler:
Why join us?
Benefits
We’re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide.
28 days’ holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years’ service, plus extra days at Christmas
Flexible working hours and hybrid options
Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Friday 24 July 2026
Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd August 2026 in Lancing.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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Help maximise the impact of community solar
South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is looking for a Solar Engagement & Asset Management Officer to help maximise the performance and impact of community-owned solar across South East London.
You'll play a unique role combining technical asset management with community engagement. Working across our operational solar portfolio and various innovative programmes, you'll help ensure solar installations perform at their best, bring underperforming systems back into use and build the next generation of local solar expertise.
From monitoring the performance of SELCE's solar portfolio, to helping schools recover the full value of their existing solar installations and mentoring volunteers through various programme, you'll help ensure every solar panel delivers the greatest possible environmental and community benefit.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with technical solar knowledge who enjoys solving problems, working with people and helping communities benefit from renewable energy.
Key Responsibilities
Solar Asset Management
You'll help maximise the performance and reliability of SELCE's growing portfolio of community-owned solar installations.
Project Delivery Support
Domestic Solar Engagement
Support SELCE's volunteer programme helping residents purchase solar with confidence.
Community Engagement
Represent SELCE across South East London.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Benefits
About SELCE
South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is an award-winning, member-owned energy cooperative creating a fair and just energy transition. Through community finance we develop renewable energy projects, help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes and tackle fuel poverty.
Our growing solar portfolio supplies clean electricity to schools, community buildings and other organisations across South East London. Surplus income is reinvested into programmes supporting vulnerable households. Our work has received national recognition, including Community Energy Project at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026.
Why Join SELCE?
You'll join one of the UK's leading community energy organisations at an exciting period of growth. Your work will improve the performance of renewable energy systems, reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs for schools and community organisations, help residents invest confidently in solar and support local people to develop valuable green skills.
As a small, ambitious organisation you'll work directly with senior colleagues and enjoy genuine responsibility while making a measurable contribution to the transition to a fairer energy system.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SELCE values diversity and is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented within the renewable energy sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Get Further, we're on a mission to tackle educational inequality. Every year, over 200,000 young people leave school without a standard pass in GCSE English and maths, limiting their future opportunities. Our award-winning programmes help learners gain the qualifications they need to access further education, apprenticeships, and employment.
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance & Operations Officer to help keep our charity running smoothly and support the delivery of life-changing programmes.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation. Reporting to the Operations & Systems Manager, you'll be the go-to person for finance, HR, IT and office administration, helping ensure our team has everything they need to make the biggest possible impact.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using Xero
Process invoices, payments and payroll information
Support monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Assist with contracts, invoicing and credit control
HR & Operations
Support recruitment, onboarding and staff benefits
Maintain policies and employee records
Help coordinate team events and development days
Ensure compliance with HR and safeguarding processes
IT & Office Management
Act as first point of contact for IT support
Manage equipment, hardware and office supplies
Support our hybrid working environment and office operations
General Administration
Manage shared inboxes and internal queries
Provide cross-team operational support
Help coordinate meetings, events and resources
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy variety and solving problems
Are highly organised and detail-oriented
Have experience handling financial information and bookkeeping systems such as Xero
Are confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
Can manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
Enjoy supporting colleagues and providing excellent internal customer service
Share our commitment to improving opportunities for young people
Experience with Salesforce or knowledge of the Further Education sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Join Get Further?
✨ 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
✨ Flexible hybrid working
✨ Annual personal development budget
✨ Ongoing learning and development opportunities
✨ Employee Assistance Programme
✨ Cycle to Work Scheme
✨ Regular team development days
✨ A supportive, ambitious and mission-driven culture
Our values shape everything we do. We are Bold, Optimistic, Ambitious and Tenacious in our work to help students get further.
How to Apply
Review the full recruitmenmt pack on our website
Please submit:
A CV (maximum two pages)
A cover letter/supporting statement explaining your suitability for the role
Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 27 July 2026
Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Join us and help more young people unlock the opportunities they deserve.
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
Our client is a well-established charitable organisation with annual income of approximately £10 million. Financially strong and well governed, the organisation has a long-standing track record of delivering positive impact, supported by a collaborative culture and a commitment to high-quality stewardship. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
The Job
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. You will be responsible for all core financial activities, including:
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad role that combines hands-on financial management with business partnering and process improvement.
The Person
We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting skills and experience producing high-quality management information.You will bring:
Previous experience of Sage 50 would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's in it for You?
Salary: Up to £70,000In addition, the organisation offers:
Please apply now to be considered!
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Our client is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people they support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and our client's Registered Provider subsidiary.
You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.
Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.
Director of Operations
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations
About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:
• Senior strategic leadership experience in a complex organisation, with responsibility for multiple operational and enabling functions.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets, interpret financial data and communicate financial matters clearly to senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate credibly at Board and Committee level.
• Ability to operate effectively within a regulated environment, including building an understanding of the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Extensive experience of managing multiple projects and critical decision making.
Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our client's mission of ending street homelessness.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply for this role, please visit the link located at the bottom of the advert on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with our client: 18th September
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
Job description
We are looking for a Strength & Conditioning Coach to lead the programming and delivery of Strength & Conditioning for the TeamUCL High Performance Programme.
The role is a part time, averaging 14-18 hours per week. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with occasional delivery at the UCL East gym site, and across London for testing and pre-season.
Do you have experience in teaching advanced strength and conditioning techniques? Do you understand how best to programme for elite athletes? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Please apply through the online application form.
Interviews will take place on Friday 31 July.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Service Manager
We are seeking an experienced Digital Service Manager to lead the delivery, governance and improvement of high-volume digital services that support democratic participation.
Position: Digital Service Manager
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (FTE)
Location: Remote, UK based
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026
About the Role
mySociety is looking for a Digital Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running and development of its online services, including WhatDoTheyKnow, FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem.
This is a varied role combining operational service management, user support, governance, risk management and continuous improvement. You will ensure services run effectively, support users, manage complex issues and work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to improve digital services that create meaningful social impact.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing complex and high-volume digital services, ensuring excellent user support
· Overseeing escalations, priority cases and rights-based requests including GDPR related matters
· Maintaining policies, processes and governance standards across services
· Managing service risk, reporting and compliance with relevant legislation
· Identifying opportunities to improve user experience and service delivery
· Supporting and developing a User Support Officer and working alongside volunteers
You will join a fully remote, digital-first team, with opportunities to meet colleagues face to face at quarterly team meetings.
About You
You will have experience managing complex digital services and the ability to make effective decisions in fast-moving environments.
You will bring:
· Experience managing user-focused digital services
· Strong understanding of GDPR and information rights requests
· Knowledge or experience of Freedom of Information, media law or online community moderation
· Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
· Experience improving processes and delivering high-quality services
· The ability to work effectively within a remote and geographically distributed team
You will be proactive, collaborative and passionate about using technology to improve access, participation and positive change.
About the Organisation
mySociety is a small, purposeful charity creating and running digital services that break down barriers to democratic participation. Through its platforms, the organisation helps people access information, engage with decision makers and take action on issues that matter.
The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Product Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Digital Operations Manager, User Support Manager, Digital Services Lead, Product Operations Manager, Digital Programme Manager.
We are excited to be working with HCPT who are looking for a Business Support & Office Manager. They are UK charity offering fully supported breaks for children and adults with disabilities or complex needs, creating safe, inclusive experiences grounded in compassion and community. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the business support functions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination and administration of key organisational areas including
Human Resources
Information Technology
Governance,
Office Management
Hybrid role, min 2 days in their Rugby Office
The Role:
Business Support & Operational Management
Oversee the effective day-to-day running of business support functions across the organisation
Act as a central coordination point for HR, IT, governance and office services
Support the COO in implementing operational plans and organisational priorities
Human Resources
Manage HR administration processes including recruitment, onboarding, contracts and record-keeping
Ensure HR policies are up to date, compliant with legislation and effectively implemented
Act as first point of contact for HR queries and provide guidance to managers and staff
Information Technology
Oversee the administration and coordination of IT systems and services
Liaise with external IT providers to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure
Governance and Compliance
Support governance processes including Board and committee administration, including minute taking and secretariat for SLT and Trustee
Assist in preparing papers, maintaining records and ensuring timely follow-up of actions
The Candidate:
Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Experience across business support functions such as HR, IT coordination, governance or office management
Proficient understanding and use of social media applications relevant to their audience, including, but not limited to: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok.
Desirable
Experience working in Catholic diocesan structures, with faith-based organisations or in the charity or not-for-profit sector
Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.
Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The Role
We are looking for an Advice & Guidance Officer who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of deaf children, young people, and their families.
A key focus of this role will be delivering the service remotely using technology. In addition, you will use your interpersonal skills and experience working with families to connect with local community groups, raise awareness of our services, promote membership, and provide support to families, deaf young people, and professionals.
This role is part time, based on 21 hours per week.
This is a fully remote role, but will have a focus on Central Scotland Casework and will require some regional travel so applicants should live in Scotland and possess a driving licence and have access to a car.
What you'll do
What you'll need
What you'll get
What we do
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Pre-employment Checks
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and trusted environment for the children, young people and families we support, all offers of employment are subject to background checks. These include Right to Work verification, Criminal Record Disclosure, and ID and address verification.
To complete an online Right to Work check, you will need a valid UK or Irish passport, or a government share code if you are not a British citizen. If an online check is not possible, we’ll need to verify your documents in person at our London office. Please be aware that travel time and expenses for this appointment cannot be reimbursed.
Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.
Job purpose:
The postholder will provide public affairs and policy support for the Association’s Advocacy and Campaigns programme as key elements in the Association’s strategic plan.
This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Key responsibilities:
Operational management
This job description is intended to reflect the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which are commensurate with the role.
Person specification
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent (e.g. relevant professional qualifications and/or vocational training).
Excellent oral communication skills and written communications skills, with particular emphasis on attention to detail (spelling and grammar).
Experience of writing policy statements and briefings and articulating these clearly to decision-makers and stakeholders.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people including staff, Board, Council, members, stakeholders from other organisations.
Strong time management skills including an ability to manage competing requests and an ability to prioritise.
Well-developed IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Demonstrable experience in parliamentary affairs and an excellent knowledge of the UK political landscape.
Desirable
An understanding of current policy issues affecting the health sector.
Experience of working in a membership organisation.
Experience of working in a political environment.
Strategic thinking and interest in contributing to innovation and change.
Experience of engaging with political monitoring organisations and database management.
Digital copywriting skills and experience of writing for web or social media, and content management systems.
Applications close on 31 July and interviews will take place on 11 August.
We represent the life-changing, life-saving profession of anaesthesia – by supporting, informing and inspiring a worldwide community of over 10,000



About us
We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.
In response, UCL has launched , our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve global health, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL's next century. Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future.
There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Here, it will happen.
About the role
As Head of Alumni and Supporter Voice, you will establish and lead a new strategic function for UCL Advancement, ensuring that the perspectives, experiences and needs of our alumni and supporters shape engagement, volunteering and fundraising strategies. Through a programme of research, insight and evidence generation, you will help drive more informed decision-making and enhance the experience of our global alumni and supporter community.
Working across Advancement, you will design and deliver a programme of research, listening and feedback activity, bringing together qualitative and quantitative evidence to generate actionable insight. You will partner with colleagues across fundraising, engagement, data and insight functions, helping to embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making and ensuring that alumni and supporter voice is translated into meaningful action.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new function at a pivotal moment for UCL Advancement, helping us deepen engagement, improve supporter experiences and maximise the impact of our programmes and campaigns.
We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE - equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.
To find out more about the role, please contact Tom Travell () by email.
Please use the attached cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit:
First stage interviews are expected to be held on 5 and 6 August, second stage are expected to be held on 12 August.
About you
You will have experience designing and delivering research, insight, listening, evaluation or feedback programmes and using evidence to influence strategy, programme development and decision-making. You will be highly skilled at analysing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative data, translating complex information into clear recommendations that drive action.
You will bring experience of managing complex projects and building strong collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, alongside excellent communication and influencing skills. You will be comfortable working in an environment where priorities evolve and where identifying high-impact opportunities is key to success.
Experience of commissioning and managing external research agencies, together with experience in fundraising, engagement, higher education, membership or customer-focused organisations, would be advantageous.
We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.
What we offer
We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays.
Visit to find out more.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.
Support Worker
We're looking for a passionate, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets
£20,010.00 per annum, working 26 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* 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
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
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 working pattern for this role is: - 2x 13 hour shifts per week, including weekends and bank holidays
Needs to be available for Friday team meetings
What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive
* atmosphere
* Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and
* administrative responsibilities
* Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to
* achieve individual goals
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within
* an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
* Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support
* customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
* Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting
* them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
* Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
* Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all
* relevant paperwork
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage
* customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self development
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Desirable
* Experience working in a mental health setting or service.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
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.
Please see our website for full Job Description
Organisational Wellbeing Lead (Maternity Cover 12 Months)
Hours: 28 hours per week (would consider a minimum of 21 hours per week for the suitable candidate)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover 12 months
Location: London, Finsbury Park (Office based role)
Starting Salary: £ 37,479 per annum for 28 hours (FTE £46,849 per annum).
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
Expected Date of Interviews: In person in Finsbury Park on 2 September 2026
Job Ref: VA794
Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.Our powerful campaigns have delivered real impact for survivors of torture across the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Organisational Well Being Lead to join our charity as we embark on our 4 years’ strategy 2026-2030 with a strong commitment to embed a dynamic wellbeing approach that celebrates and supports our committed teams and is co-created and co-owned by all of us.
About the Role
Over the past two and a half years, the wellbeing provision at Freedom from Torture has evolved considerably through the adoption of a systemic, trauma-informed approach. This approach recognises wellbeing as a shared organisational and individual responsibility, taking into account the complex interplay of systems, relationships, and environmental factors that shape wellbeing.
The post holder will help lead on the development of all aspects of Freedom from Torture’s wellbeing strategy. It will range from advising senior leaders on organisational decisions impacting wellbeing, designing and recommending service delivery initiatives, creating training products and systematically evaluating the efficacy of the wellbeing approach.
Freedom from Torture’s external presence in the wellbeing sphere, amongst refugee sector organisations, is growing from strength to strength. The postholder will need to keep the momentum, sharing best practice across the sector.
About You
The successful candidate will have experience in leading wellbeing initiatives effectively, have a strong understanding of how wellbeing fits in with a Human Rights organisation and possess knowledge of what excellent wellbeing practice includes within organisations directly supporting traumatised individuals and families.
They will demonstrate confidence in driving organisation-wide engagement with wellbeing initiatives, fostering open dialogue on sensitive issues, and translating emerging research and best practice into meaningful action across a multidisciplinary environment.
If you are passionate about Human Rights, this is an exciting time to join Freedom from Torture and to really make a difference as it has just launched its 2026-2030 strategy, with survivors and its peopleat the heart of it.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day (pro rata) annual leave entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution), and flexible working opportunities.
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range, but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £ 37,479 - £43,476 per annum for 28 hours.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly find the attached file.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally; we fight to hold torturing states to account, and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.