Head of it and facilities jobs in stonebridge, greater london
Applications Specialist
Circa £52,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Applications Specialist.
As our Applications Specialist, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting and maintaining our core business applications, ensuring systems are secure, up to date and delivering value. You’ll work across application patching, software deployment, licensing and compliance, with a strong focus on collaboration across teams and suppliers.
We’re looking for someone with experience in supporting enterprise applications, experienced with Microsoft Intune, who is highly organised and confident engaging with both technical and non-technical colleagues. You’ll have a strong understanding of security and compliance, and a drive to keep learning and improving the way we use our technology.
Act now and visit and visit our website via the link, to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 6 May 2025.
Interview date: Thursday 15/Monday 19 May 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



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Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for safety and efficiency? Do you thrive under pressure and lead with confidence? If so, we need you.
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Operations & Security Manager to oversee daily operations while maintaining top-tier security standards across our organisation. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring seamless coordination between teams, safeguarding assets, and optimising performance across the board.
Main purpose of the Role:
- To work in partnership with Executive Director and heads of department to ensure the smooth and efficient running of operational aspects of the synagogue.
- Organise and oversee all security operations (day to day and special events) of WLS, managing all security personnel.
- To manage a small team of operations and security staff
Operations
- As Directed by Executive Director, manage key operational functions. Ensuring that the everyday planning of activities for the organisation run smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensuring the effective planning and the physical management of events, community dinners, concerts, large scale services, festivals and book launches
- Ensure detailed records are kept of all events.
- Ensure appropriate budget tracking tools are developed and utilised
- To manage the organisation’s IT (with external IT support company).
- To produce and maintain an organisational Operation Manual
Security
- Coordinate all aspects of WLS security, leading the security team, as provided through a third party.
- Ensure effective security systems are in place and regularly reviewed.
- Keep abreast of security issues in the local area
- Contributing as appropriate to the preparation of budgets
- Review reports on incidents and breaches and amend security protocols as appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Bank Administrator you will be pivotal in providing a centralised administrative and customer service type support to a variety of departments and managers across the organisation. You will be proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic. Your duties will vary with each assignment but will include customer service; data entry; typing; filing; and MS office use. Assignments will be offered to meet the needs of the business, with details of the role and the required skills, hours of work, length of assignment, and reporting line, provided at the time.
Adapting to each role and maintaining your professional skill set and availability for The Children’s Trust will be key
Role requirements:
- Duties and Responsibilities can and will vary from each assignment and will include the following:
- Supporting the requirements of the individual teams for each assignment.
- Handling incoming enquiries and communicating with external stakeholders in a professional and welcoming manner.
- Minute taking for various meetings and audio typing on an ad-hoc basis.
- Provide efficient and flexible administrative support to teams.
- Arrange visits for external visitors, including notifying reception; arranging car parking; informing relevant staff members; “meet and greet;” and escorting visitors where required.
- Manage incoming phone calls and voicemail, taking messages and disseminate information
- appropriately.
- Scan and distribute relevant information where required.
- Format professional, high-quality documents, proof read prior to being sent off for approval.
- Input data and any other relevant information into organisational databases / systems.
- Carrying out general administrative duties such as typing, posting, filing letters and documents.
- Diary management.
- Arranging meetings, including booking of rooms and refreshments, organising agendas and attendees.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
About Us
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK in a newly created, high-impact role as Head of Facilities, where you will lead the strategic and operational management of our working environments and help shape the future of how we work.
You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of building maintenance, security, contract management, health and safety, and office services - ensuring our facilities are safe, sustainable, and support a high-performing, inclusive workforce. Based at our central office in One Aldgate, you’ll ensure the building runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with the evolving needs of a growing charity.
This role also extends beyond the office walls. You will ensure our home-based and hybrid staff have the right support, including conducting Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments, and working closely with IT and HR to provide appropriate equipment and guidance for safe and effective remote working.
You’ll manage the facilities budget, drive cost efficiencies, monitor utility usage, and identify opportunities to improve environmental sustainability. You’ll also lead and develop a small but dedicated Facilities Team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Significant experience leading a Facilities Management function in a comparable setting
- Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience managing compliance, audits, and risk assessments
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to building maintenance, security, office operations, and supplier management
- The ability to develop and implement practical and strategic facilities plans to support a dynamic, growing organisation
- A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to staff wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusivity
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our people, infrastructure, and culture - enabling us to deliver more for families facing dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Head of Health & Wellbeing who will be responsible for the strategic development of the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision. Managing and overseeing the delivery and development of existing programmes, as well as staff associated with them.
Our Head of Health & Wellbeing will work with a range of partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors to further enhance our range of activities, as well as creating new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet local priorities.
The Trust
We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is to ‘Expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London to enrich people’s lives, create special memories and enable positive futures’.
Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion and Learning & Skills, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.
Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To:
- Lead, develop, and support staff you manage by offering advice, guidance and an inclusive working environment.
- Develop a Trust internal wellbeing group in line with the People Strategy to create a positive and supportive working environment.
- To develop and foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies at a senior level to implement new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet the Trust’s strategic objectives, as well as supporting local health and wellbeing priorities.
- Take responsibility for developing a Health and Wellbeing Strategy to direct the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision.
- Take responsibility for monitoring programme budgets, funding meetings and liaising with partners throughout the lifetime of projects/initiatives, ensuring that the Trust’s obligations detailed in contracts/SLA’s are met.
- Set appropriate budgets and oversee, manage, and monitor these, to ensure the targets are achieved.
- Work with the Community Director and funding officer to identify and submit relevant grants, funding applications, and tenders/bids for commissioned work.
- Secure funding and increase unrestricted income streams to support on-going programme delivery and sustainability of the department.
- Oversee the implementation of a robust, high-quality data capture process to ensure the department can evidence impact and social value of its programmes through a variety of methods such as reports, case studies, testimonies, media articles, and feedback surveys.
You Must Have:
- Significant experience of line managing, leading and developing staff and volunteers creating a strong team culture and inclusive working environment.
- Success in building relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven experience of working at management / leadership level.
- Experienced in project management, ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and completing priorities.
- Sound experience of setting and managing budgets.
- Proven track record of securing funding for projects or initiatives including local, regional and national funders through partnership work and / or bid writing.
- Ability to identify trends and analyse data to inform decision making.
- An experience of leading, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding.
- A level 3 (‘A’ Level or equivalent) qualification or higher in a health-related subject, or other relevant subject area.
- A full and valid UK Driving Licence, as well as access to a vehicle for work.
- Influential communicator with a range of audiences, and the ability to use a range of different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and have an attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships and connect with partners priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team with differing views and needs.
- Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends).
You Ideally Would Have:
- Knowledge and understanding of the health priorities across Hertfordshire and Harrow.
- Experience of putting together service level agreements/contracts for project partners.
- Experience of using IT systems to monitor and evaluate the delivery of services.
- Experience of event management.
- Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults’ certificates (or willing to complete these prior to commencing in the role).
- Minimum Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification and GP referral Qualification.
- Educated to Degree Level - Health and Fitness Related.
Benefits of Working for Us:
- Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
- Friendly working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Investors in People accreditation
- Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
- Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
- Trust pension scheme
- Birthday leave
Our Commitment to You
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.
Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Operational Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Senior Management Team's and it’s operational functions, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and ensure compliance.
- Continuously streamline processes and workflows to improve operational performance.
- Deputise for the CEO when required, representing the organisation at events, meetings, and in day-to-day operations.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with the CEO and support, manage and develop the senior management to shape and execute the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and tracking progress.
- Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and improved service delivery.
Board of Trustees Liaison:
- Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees on operational performance, strategic initiatives, and financial matters.
- Work closely with the CEO to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with the Board's expectations.
- Attend Board meetings and provide insights on operational challenges, opportunities, and key achievements.
Financial Management:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring the efficient use of resources.
- Monitor financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality and service outcomes.
People Management and Development:
- Line manage and develop the SMT (nine managers)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish performance goals and metrics for staff, offering regular feedback and development support.
- Promote an inclusive, diverse work environment that values employee engagement and professional growth.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
- Implement internal controls and governance practices to safeguard the charity’s reputation and assets.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Programme is responsible for leading a respective programme within Impact on Urban Health.
Supporting the Director of Programmes, the role is responsible for translating agreed programme strategies into deliverables which help design, deliver and manage their respective programme team’s operational initiatives.
The role works collaboratively with the IoUH leadership to deliver IoUH strategy, promote the Foundation’s values and shape a positive culture.
Team leadership
- Manage a matrix working team including providing line management support to a team of Portfolio Managers.
- Assign roles and responsibilities ensuring clear accountability across teams.
- Motivate, enable and offer pastoral guidance and support to team members.
- Undertake formal line management responsibilities such as performance tracking, annual reviews and personal development plans.
- Lead or support team recruitment as required, including onboarding of new starters.
- Promote the Foundation’s values and behaviours in all aspects of work.
Programmes
- Work with Director of Programmes to aid effective programme oversight and act as the first point of contact for support requests from the programme team.
- Responsible for managing respective programme budgets and managing the journey between programme stages.
- Focus day-to-day operational management and execution of programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
- Enable close working and effective relationships with innovation colleagues to incorporate innovative practices and launch new programmes or programme strands.
- Build and maintain relationships with partners and key external stakeholders
Evaluation and learning
- In partnership with the Data, Evaluation and Learning Team:
- Maintain and sharpen a culture of strategic reflection, learning and evidence-based decisions across the programme portfolio.
- Guide teams, partners, and contractors in routinely and systematically distilling insights for programme operations and wider influencing.
- Make sure that our programme evaluation tools and processes are fit for purpose.
Portfolio Manager support
- Retain responsibility for execution of limited portfolio where necessary and support Programme Managers to pick up any delegated projects as required.
- Assure quality of project design, delivery and learning to meet standard of excellence.
- Empower idea generation and ensure alignment with strategic programme direction.
- Support Director of Programmes to oversee investment process, including being accountable for programme proposals being submitted for internal investment approval.
Communications and indirect influencing
- Work with Communications and Influencing colleagues to design and implement a programme of communications that achieve insights sharing and influencing objectives.
Corporate responsibility
- Support Director of Programmes in managing programme’s impact and spend performance.
- Support Director of Programmes in satisfying governance and accountability requirements (business unit meetings, business plan, risk register, reforecasts, etc.).
- In conjunction with the Director of Programmes, co-ordinate the programme’s contribution to the business planning process.
- Support the Director of Programmes in the delivery of programme OKRs.
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Strong project management skills including budget and risk management
- Strategic thinking and ability to cut through operational detail and see the bigger picture
- Ability to operate at pace and efficiency, with the capacity to prioritise and measure level of effort
- Readiness to spell out plans and deliver in a way that is self-led, dependable and diligent
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to engage a wide set of partners in the delivery of IoUH work, across sectors and at local national and international level
- Strong inclusive leadership skills to operate comfortably with colleagues at all levels, lead leaders and relate to a wide range of partners and community members
- Humble leadership style that nurtures a balanced and calm culture
- Strong communications skills and problem-solving ability
- Personally, and professionally committed to the Foundation’s mission and values
- Ability to consistently embed DEI into ways of working and create a feeling of inclusion for others
- Ability to seek clarity and actively ensure roles and responsibilities are clear
- Comfortable handling uncertainty and navigating complexity
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
- Experience in team and people management and empowering others to succeed
- Familiarity with wider policy context in which IoUH programmes operate
- Demonstrable commitment to equity and good health for all
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The responsibilities of this role are not exhaustive and you would be reasonably expected to undertake other responsibilities that are commensurate with the level of your role.
As this is an immediate requirement we will prioritise candidates who have a short or no notice period.
The interviews for this role will be held on;
w/c 28th April - 1st Interviews
w/c 5th May- 2nd Interviews
Are you a highly experienced, driven and proactive finance & operations professional? Are you passionate about creativity and social impact? Would you like to join a multi-award-winning charity at a time of exceptional growth and impact? We would love to hear from you.
Create has just entered Year Five of its ambitious seven-year strategy to double its reach/impact by the charity’s 25th anniversary in 2028. As the charity progresses into this critical phase of development, we have been awarded a major (£320k) grant to support capacity building. This will enable the further implementation of Salesforce as the charity’s CRM, focusing on the project management and finance functions of operation, transforming efficiency and reducing administrative strain. This will be achieved by creating the position of Technical Project Lead to project manage and oversee implementation of Salesforce; increasing capacity in the finance team by appointing a Finance Manager; and implementing new cloud-based financial accounting software to work alongside Salesforce. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the charity and make your mark.
The Director of Finance & Operations will direct, administer and coordinate the financial, governance, HR, IT and operational activities of the charity in accordance with company policies and the Strategic Plan established by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Board of Trustees, and to assure the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the planning, delivery and reporting of these activities.
Salary: £46,000-£51,000 per annum depending on experience.
How to apply
Download the application pack from our website which includes a full job description and person specification.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
1st Interviews: Thursday 15 May at Create’s offices
2nd Interviews: Tuesday 20 May at Create’s offices
To apply, please send a completed application form with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.
Completed application forms should be returned to Create with the job title in the subject field).
Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.
No agencies / consultancies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 570,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
This is an exciting time to join the team where the role will be a part of a small, very busy and dedicated People, Capability and Culture (PCC) team focusing on the UK and Germany. The role will be the first point of contact with employees and third-party providers. They will provide advice and support on a number of people and culture systems, processes, IT and travel. They will undertake a variety of HR and Operations administration duties, in keeping with employment law, charity policies and procedures, to support the UK and Germany (DE) Team.
This role with work closely with the Head of PCC & Operations to focus on:
• The coordination of recruitment working with the UK and DE hiring managers. This includes job postings, advertisements, PCC prescreening, scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Being responsible for managing the Diversity Monitoring process for all recruitment activities.
• Onboarding and welcoming of new recruits; drafting contracts, setting up profiles on BambooHR, ensuring the process is completed in a timely and welcoming way.
• Liaise with hiring manager on the new persons induction, set up meetings and have an onboarding pack ready to send and be completed. Follow up on key documentation and policies have been read and signed.
• HR operation projects and initiatives, induction, probation, sick leave, staff development, employee administration, policies and procedures, compliance monitoring and offboarding.
• The maintenance of all HR operations electronic systems in the UK and Germany to ensure all information is updated and accurate, and staff understand how to use the system.
• Take minutes of meetings as and when required, meeting the deadline in sending out the minutes.
The role will also focus on office management of the UK Head Office, this includes office maintenance issues, Health & Safety Compliance matters and other relevant areas requiring support as required. Liaising with our IT support team on maintenance of laptops and setting them up for new staff. Be the point of contact for staff office resources, supplies and equipment requirements.
Has excellent communication skills, including written and verbal to engage with employees and third-party providers. Is proficient in using HRIS software to manage employee data and produce reports. We are looking for someone to join the team who has the ability to identify issues and problem solve, be creative and can build and manage successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Previous charity sector experience and someone who can speak German (both verbal and written) is desirable.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
To learn more about the power of women for women, please go to our website or social media pages.
To apply please complete an online application form on our website. Please can you let us know if you will need reasonable adjustments for the interview.
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st April 2025 18.00.
You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Head of People, Capability, Culture and Operations on Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.00 – 9.45am.
If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address in our Women for Women International UK website.
1st Interview will be online on Monday 28th April 2025.
2nd Interview will be on Tuesday 6th May 2025, 9.00 – 13.00 and will be in person at our Head Office, London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our fantastic Communications and Engagement Team.
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, working alongside the Head of Marketing and Marketing Officer on a part-time basis. The post holder will work 14 hours per week or two full days. We can be flexible on the days worked to accommodate the post-holder’s needs. We will require them to be predominately office-based because of the need to build relationships with team members, internal colleagues, and crucially our commercial tenants.
About the Marketing Manager (Part-Time) role
Are you passionate about creating interesting and engaging marketing strategies and campaigns to support independent businesses and brilliant neighbourhood spaces? Then as the leading social enterprise on London’s South Bank, we want to hear from you.
As our Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans which support Coin Street’s purpose and values.
This includes raising brand awareness, promoting the shops, studios, and restaurants at Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel’s Wharf, and developing marketing events and in-person activities at the sites.
The successful candidate will have marketing experience in retail, leisure, or hospitality, with a strong track record in developing strategies and executing online and offline campaigns. They should be strong at managing stakeholder relationships, using content management systems, Google Analytics, and email marketing. Candidates should also be experienced in brand management and overseeing creative projects.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change. Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed-Term Contract (12 months). Part-Time, 14 hours per week.
Salary
£16,000 per annum.
Extras
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27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)/Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
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Commitment to training and development
How to Apply
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 27 April. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





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The overall responsibility of the People and Culture Administrator role is to support the smooth running of the Foundation’s People & Culture function. The role is responsible for the administration support to the People & Culture business area, specifically the business partnering team.
The People & Culture Administrator will play a key role in handling people processes, employee records and provide general HR support, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The role will work collaboratively with the Talent Co-ordinator and People Operations Analyst to ensure the full spectrum of the People & Culture directorate is functioning effectively and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
People/HR Administration
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Liaise with the People Business Partners to prepare HR documents, such as contracts, carry out suitable checks (such as OH and DBS) and take up references.
- Assist with People Operations Analyst with reporting, including tracking key metrics such as absence, turnover, and compliance.
- Support the administration of People policies, procedures, and processes.
- Handle general People/HR queries from employees, utilising suitable technology to track, escalate and close off queries.
- Produce and send HR related letters and correspondence as required.
- Develop and oversee an adequate, effective, and efficient electronic filing system for storing employee information
- Support the People Business Partners in managing individual review cycles, sending reminders to managers when reviews are due and signposting staff and Line Managers to further support and guidance.
- Working with the People Business Partners, collectively manage the 360 feedback surveys for end of year reviews.
- Ensure reviews are completed on time and closed off on the relevant HR Information systems.
- Work with the CPO, Head of People & Culture and Internal Communications Manager to develop People related content, for dissemination via Staff Gatherings, Foundation Hub, staff emails and system alerts.
- Publish and maintain content on the Foundation intranet.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Assist the People Operations Analyst with payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate submission of employee data.
- Maintain records for employee benefits such as pensions, health insurance, and other schemes.
- Support the administration of annual leave and absence tracking.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and GDPR regulations.
- Assist in handling employee relations matters by supporting documentation and meetings.
- Maintain and update People policies and procedures as required.
- Support HR projects, including assisting the People Operations Analyst in delivering employee engagement initiatives etc.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the Foundation reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, including experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint).
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Commitment to and alignment with the Foundation’s values: Enterprising, Collaborative, Delivery-Minded, Inclusive
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in an HR administration role is essential.
- Understanding of HR processes, employment law, and best practices.
- Experience using HR software/HRIS.
- Experience in payroll or benefits administration is desirable but not essential.
- Desirable - CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards), business administration qualification or qualified by experience.
(Please note interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April)
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Ever dreamed of running your own library and events venue, and fostering a community's creativity to build a welcome space? This opportunity might be a dream come true!
Belsize Community Library is managed by the Winch, a youth and community charity in Camden. The library has three core aspirations for our community: Belsize Reads, Belsize Connects and Belsize Creates, which guide the activities we run from this amazing space.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in libraries, who can programme and manage creative events, and manage our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers. Working three days a week, the Library Manager will keep children and families central to the work of the library, whilst building purposeful partnerships with our growing community network.
To apply for this position, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement of no more than two sides of A4 (font size 12 or above) outlining why you are interested in the role and our organisation, and how you meet the person specification. Please share this information through the Charity Jobs platform
Please note that we will NOT consider a CV-only application. We will not read an application without an accompanying personal statement.
Thank you
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The Talent Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Foundation’s Talent Hub. The role will work closely with and support the Head of Talent & Inclusion to deliver the Foundation’s talent management strategy. The role will coordinate and evaluate internal learning and development initiatives, fostering a structured learning culture that supports a high-performing workforce.
Additionally, the Talent Coordinator will support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in managing the Talent Acquisition strategy, process and procedures, including recruitment campaigns, ensuring alignment with the recruitment policy and creating a seamless candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Development – Plan, Coordinate, and Deliver
- Collaborate with the Head of Talent & Inclusion and key stakeholders to implement and assess the Learning & Development (L&D) plan, ensuring it meets mandatory requirements, employee needs, and aligns with the organisation’s values and culture.
- Work with external suppliers to develop high-quality learning content.
- Ensure effective coordination of training to support employee growth and career progression.
- Co-ordinate the delivery of an ongoing leadership and management development programme, in partnership with external providers, targeting first and second-level line managers.
- Lead on the management and coordination of external L&D suppliers, implementing robust performance management measures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Guide staff towards relevant L&D resources and collaborate with People Business Partners to encourage continuous professional development.
- Process individual learning budget requests, ensuring adherence to the L&D policy and procedures.
Talent Acquisition –Plan, Coordinate, and Deliver
- Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in managing recruitment campaigns, including interview coordination and candidate experience management.
- Support the development of recruitment schedules and prioritisation of hiring needs.
- Work with Hiring Managers and the Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop job descriptions and application packs, ensuring language reflects a diverse and inclusive recruitment approach.
- Assist in placing job adverts online and liaise with recruitment agencies as needed to ensure outreach to diverse talent pools.
- Create and send offer letters and support the People Team with obtaining employment references as required.
- Support Hiring Managers to align assessment processes with the Foundation’s core values and DEI principles, liaising with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and Head of Talent and Inclusion as required.
- Contribute to a smooth onboarding process, working in collaboration with Hiring Managers and the People Operations Analyst.
Systems & Technology
- Manage the Foundation’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it meets the organisation’s needs in collaboration with the external provider and Head of Talent & Inclusion.
- Provide administrative support for the Foundation’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including:
- Uploading job details
- Adding interview and application questions
- Assigning Hiring Managers to live roles
- Maintain and manage internal Talent Hub resources, including SharePoint sites, inboxes, and the Talent Hub page on the intranet.
Evaluation, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Work with the Head of Talent & Inclusion to review and enhance L&D policies within the Foundation.
- Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in ensuring recruitment processes align with policies while driving continuous improvement.
- Be the first point of contact for all Talent Hub policies and procedures.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements for both L&D and talent acquisition functions, leveraging automation where possible, and in liaison with the People Operations Analyst.
- Ensure accurate data collection and reporting on L&D activities and recruitment metrics.
- Support the tracking and reporting of DEI metrics in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and People Operations Analyst.
- Implement consistent evaluation methodologies for training effectiveness.
- Regularly report on L&D metrics, KPIs, and associated costs to the Head of Talent & Inclusion.
- Maintain training records, identifying skill gaps and informing workforce development strategies.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the Foundation reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
- Strong communication skills.
- Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including training providers, hiring managers, and employees.
- Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Ability to collect, analyse, and manage KPI data.
- Proficiency in HR and L&D software, such as LMS, ATS, SharePoint, and Excel for reporting purposes
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in training coordination, data reporting, and recruitment processes.
- Commitment to and alignment with the Foundation’s values: Enterprising, Collaborative, Delivery-Minded, Inclusive.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working in an entry-level or above Learning & Development role.
- Proven track record in coordinating L&D initiatives.
- Experience in managing external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Understanding of or experience supporting recruitment campaigns.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Awareness of best practices in inclusive hiring, learning accessibility, and creating an equitable workplace.
- Desirable: People and Organisational Development Trends – Keeping up with trends in talent acquisition, skills development, and workplace learning.
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent), or relevant experience.
(Please note interviews will take place for this role on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April)
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
On The Water Project Coordinator
Location: Homebased / Remote with regular travel to Birmingham, London and Edinburgh
Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025, full time 35hrs per week
Salary: £32,250 gross per annum
Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025
Interview: Interviews to be held on Friday 2 April
Are you looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for an On The Water Project Coordinator to join our team.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on an externally funded outreach project providing hard to reach young people with the opportunity to try free boating sessions over the summer holidays.
This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, organised, creative, tenacious, positive and IT competent with experience in project management.
You need to be able to motivate and inspire your project team, ensuring that the project is on target through continuous monitoring and evaluation. The On The Water Project Coordinator will be responsible for the line management of 3 fixed-term Project Assistants.
Whilst this role is homebased for the majority of the time, it requires the post holder to travel to each of the locations intensively throughout the 5 week delivery period, as well as regular travel for both the planning and evaluation periods. Travel expenses are covered as part of the role.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and ensure the delivery of the On the Water project.
- To manage the temporary Project Assistants at Royal Docks, Midlands and Port Edgar Boat Stations
- Work with the Project Assistants and Growth and Development Workers to enable the effective recruitment of young people, particularly those facing difficulties or disadvantage to the project through recruitment and referrals from local authorities, schools and other relevant bodies
- Devise, plan and implement systems to record and report on the project’s activity, progress and outcomes
- Manage the budget in accordance with the agreed expenditure targets, ensuring that accurate records are maintained
- Ensure the safe and smooth running of delivery in line with all internal policies
- Manage the evaluation, wrap up and future planning of the project
- Ensure the project meets it's targets and funders have timely and accurate reports
- Develop robust monitoring and booking systems and ensure they are rolled out, understood, and used across all 3 sites
Requirements
- Experience of working with young people or community development in a wide variety of community groups
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating projects and/or activities
- Proven leadership skills
- Building partnerships
- Excellent internal and external stakeholders skills
- Line management responsibility
- Full Driving Licence
Desirable
- Qualification in Project Management
- Line management of a remote team
Benefits
- Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
If you are interested in this On The Water Project Coordinator vacancy, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.




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PHILANTHROPY MANAGER
£40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week
Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.
We are looking for a talented and driven Philanthropy Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will build meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the College to secure transformative support. Working alongside Director of Development and the Head of Philanthropy, you will play an essential part in shaping the future of philanthropy at Dulwich College.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education through philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.
Further information can be found in the candidate pack.
Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025
Interview date: week commencing Monday 5 May 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064
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