Head Of It Jobs

£40,500 - £44,100 per annum

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in driving impactful external communication strategies that support Individual Giving and Events and Community Fundraising. As a key player in the Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Brand team, you’ll enable the integration of mass fundraising activities into wider organisational communications, inspiring action to fund life-saving initiatives that help men navigate prostate cancer.

Supporting the Head of Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Brand in embedding and developing our Business Partnering model. A major part of the role will be enabling the integration of Mass Fundraising activity into the wider communications plan to enhance results from our communications.

You’ll guide the planning process for projects and campaigns to grow fundraising revenue, support our community and improve outcomes for all men affected by and at risk of prostate cancer.

Please note this role is known internally as Communications Business Partner (Mass).

What we want from you

You’ll have proven expertise in communications business partnering, with experience in mass or public fundraising. Working within our Strategic Communication team, you’ll have a strong understanding of campaign planning tools like OASIS and a solid grasp of PR, social media, and integrated marketing strategies. You’ll be an exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences in particular mass fundraising engagement.

As natural collaborator, you’ll have skills in influencing, coaching and motivating teams to achieve ambitious results within project management.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally. 

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 13th April 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 21st April 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

£50,000 - £52,900 per annum

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

As part of the Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Brand team, you’ll support the Head of Strategic Communications, Campaigns and Branding by directing the Business Partnering team, and developing and embedding our Business Partnering model.

You’ll partner with senior leaders and product owners to act as a supportive enabler of their communications objectives, and ensuring they’re actively engaged in the development of communications strategies, objectives and plans. A major part of the role will be enabling the integration of activity into the wider communications plan to enhance results from our communications.

You’ll guide the planning process for projects and campaigns to build awareness of risk, tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for all men affected by and at risk of prostate cancer. As part of this role, you’ll also be managing a team of two.

Please note this role is known internally as Senior Communications Business Partner (HSEI & Research).

What we want from you

In this role you’ll be leading a new team of Business Partners and a Communications Planning Manager to ensure Prostate Cancer UK’s communications are well-planned, integrated (where appropriate), and effective. That means you’ll need a strong understanding of high-impact communications business partnering and planning, using an agile, flexible, and fast-paced approach.

You’ll also excel at building trust and connections with community groups, ideally with experience in reaching, engaging, and activating high-risk communities.

Prior experience and knowledge of devising and delivering big multi-channel campaigns – including PR, social media, communications and marketing would be an asset. You’ll be a strategic influencer who understands how positive, coordinated relationship management drives performance alongside an outstanding communicator – who’s confident and good at communicating complex technical information to general audiences.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally. 

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 20th April 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 28th April 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Playskill is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities & delays and their families. Across two sites in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, our work helps to build family resilience in the pivotal early years of a child’s life. Our specialist early intervention work delivering multi-disciplinary therapeutic play sessions, parent training/modelling, family social respite events and family support provides holistic family centred work aiming to build foundational skills for life. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Physiotherapist to work in an interdisciplinary team alongside an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, specialist workers, family support workers and the families/carers of the children within groups in Hemel Hempstead on Fridays. 

As a Clinical Care Manager, you will also play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical operations within the charity. Providing strategic direction and leadership to therapy teams, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and goals including the recruitment, training, and performance of therapy staff; fostering a supportive and effective work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that our children and families receive the highest standard of care while supporting our dedicated team of therapists.

This role requires an experienced physiotherapist with excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a deep commitment to service delivery, clinical governance and quality improvement to ensure the highest standards of care. You must be able to engage with other agencies to ensure collaborative practice for best therapeutic outcomes. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. You will be expected to have a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable. 

All employees will be expected to make a commitment to Playskill’s core values of Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Whole Family and Support. 

Diversity statement: 

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.  

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training. 

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 

Interview date: Thursday 1st May 2025 

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead 

We are seeking a creative and proactive individual to join our team as Innovation Lead (Impact and Evaluation). At the Leadership Skills Foundation, we believe that research should do more than just collect data. It should drive real-world solutions that improve the lives of the young people we serve.

Currently the organisation supports around 100,000 learners each year. As an innovation team our key priority is to ensure our learners experience high quality programmes that are relevant to them now and for their futures.  

In 2023, we launched our Evolve strategy to broaden our offer and we now have leadership skill programmes embedded across more age groups and subjects than ever. This has seen us develop exciting new partnerships and programmes such as our Environment Leaders Programme with WWF and RSPB and a new programme for primary school learners called the Shape Your Skills Award.  

 
Over the next five years we aim to more than double our reach to engage over 200,000 learners. We are committed to learn and evolve for the benefit of future generations, and innovation and measuring impact is a key part of this.  

 As Innovation Lead (Impact and Evaluation), you will use data and insights to support innovation, shape our programmes, and maximise impact. This dynamic role requires a creative thinker who can blend research with fresh ideas, experiment with new approaches, and turn insights into action. 

 If you enjoy testing ideas, working collaboratively, and using data to spark meaningful change, this role is for you.

Role purpose: 

• Develop a timely, flexible and engaging approach for evaluating and measuring impact. For the benefit of the organisation, learners, centres and partners.
• Provide insights and practical recommendations to help shape and improve learning programmes, ensuring they remain relevant and impactful.
• Lead and report on our social impact for all stakeholders including internal and external.  

Main duties and responsibilities 

Develop and implement practical methods to evaluate and work with the innovation team to improve the impact of our programmes. 

• Communicate insights in a way that drives decision-making, programme improvements, and supports innovation. 
• Lead experimentation and test and learn approaches to help us refine new ideas and scale what works. 
• Work collaboratively with teams to support improvement of our programmes and messaging. 
• Select and apply effective monitoring and evaluation methods that support innovation, while keeping methods agile and efficient. 
• Support teams to collect and analyse data in meaningful ways, ensuring insights are accessible and actionable. 
• Maximise the value of evidence produced through effective communication with stakeholders.
• Lead commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports and managing relationships to enhance our programme offer.
• Foster collaborative internal relationships throughout the organisation and support evaluation activities undertaken by other colleagues.  
• Be an active member of the Innovation and Standards Directorate and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Innovation.  This will be aligned with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. 

Skills, experience and knowledge 

Required/essential: 

Research and evaluation experience

Proven ability to design, lead, and apply a range of monitoring, evaluation, and research methodologies to assess impact and inform decision making. 

Data analysis and impact measurement

Strong analytical skills with experience in impact measurement, evaluation frameworks, and working with qualitative and quantitative data. 

Communication and storytelling  

Skilled in making complex data engaging, accessible, and actionable through innovative reporting formats. 

Relationship management  

Strong relationship building skills with experience presenting insights to senior colleagues, funders, and external partners. 

Creative thinking 

Ability to blend research with fresh ideas, think critically, and explore innovative ways to enhance impact. 

Project and time management 

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively. 

Adaptability and innovation 

Comfortable testing new approaches, working in iterative cycles, and refining work based on insights. 

Empathetic and learner centred 

Ability to connect with people’s lived experiences and translate them into meaningful, actionable insights. 

Ethical and GDPR knowledge  

Understand ethical standards and GDPR implications in research. 

IT and digital skills 

Strong IT competence, including Microsoft Office and relevant research or data analysis tools. 

Desirable  

Human centred design knowledge 

Familiarity with human centred design methodologies and their application in research and evaluation. 

Sector knowledge 

Understand the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices.

Grant writing and funding 

Experience in writing research grant proposals and securing funding from external sources. 

Personal qualities 

• Creative thinker. 

• Highly driven and motivated approach to work.   

• Proactive and self-motivated to make improvements.     

• Precision and clarity with high attention to detail.   

• Analytical.   

• Inquisitive with a natural desire to learn.   

• Passionate.   

• Confident in own ability.  

Location: Online/Bidborough House
Salary: £87,000-£95,000
Reports to: Director of Management Accounting

A leading global university is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Management Accounting to join its Finance Division. In this key leadership role, you’ll lead the Management Accounting team to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and insights that support the university’s strategic goals. You’ll drive change, streamline processes, and enhance financial service delivery across various academic faculties and professional services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Inspire and support a talented team to deliver comprehensive management accounts, including income & expenditure, capital, and cash flow.
• Ensure Excellence in Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial data.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve financial systems, processes, and workflows, enhancing the accuracy of reporting and supporting better decision-making across the organisation.
• Foster Strong Relationships: Work closely with senior stakeholders within Finance and across the organisation, including faculties and professional services, to deliver a seamless and effective management accounting service.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across Finance to align strategies, share best practices, and contribute to the development of new systems and processes.

What  is needed from you:

• Qualified Accountant: You must be a fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in management accounting or finance roles.
• Proven Leadership Skills: You have a strong track record of managing large teams, driving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Financial Expertise: You have experience in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Work within complex organisation: Knowledge of the funding environment for research and teaching is beneficial along with experience with financial systems such as Oracle Financials.
• Strong Communication & IT Skills: You are skilled at communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and have advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Why Join?

• Be Part of a World-Leading Institution: Join a global leader in research and education, and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy and operations.
• Drive Change: This is a key leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the management accounting function, introducing improvements that make a real impact.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions will be valued and encouraged.
• Professional Development: Excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth in a world-class academic setting.

If you're a visionary finance leader with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a difference. Apply today and join a top-tier institution in driving the future of higher education!

For more information about the role, do apply below or reach out to Rosemary Pini - Business Manager from Allen Lane. Details can be found on the company website or find me on LinkedIn

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Location: Any UK Trust office

(Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week. Must be comfortable with travelling to all UK Centres to support Delivery colleagues across the UK)

1st stage interviews: 16/04 over MS Teams 2nd stage interviews (if needed): w/c 21/04 in-person

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real impact on young people’s lives? The King’s Trust is looking for a Senior Head of National Delivery to work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the support we offer to young people is impactful, efficient and of a high quality, all focused on a pathway to employment.  You’ll support delivery teams to implement our new five-year strategy, making sure we reach young people who need our help the most, as well as fostering strong partnerships and driving performance improvement. 

If you have a passion for supporting young people to realise their potential, alongside a track record of leading national delivery initiatives and successfully implementing change, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future for young people across the UK. Apply now and be part of something truly transformative. 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need a Senior Head of National Delivery?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Senior Head of National Delivery!

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3442 

Opportunity to lead the finance and administration team of The Maria Montessori Institute (MMI), the highly successful education provider that runs schools and teacher training using the Montessori approach.

As Head of Finance and Administration, reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a key member of the leadership team. Your remit will include:

• Overseeing the implementation of the current Strategic Plan, and the identification and management of organisational risk;
• As part of the leadership team, oversee the day-to-day activities of MMl's schools, training centres and staff;
• Leading the long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, reforecasting and financial reporting;
• Overseeing all financial processes and controls;
• Leading internal business operations including facilities, marketing and communications, health and safety, information technology and HR strategy and management; and
• Ensuring MMI meets its responsibilities and remains compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations including charity governance.
• Ensuring that all VAT requirements are met.

We seek an inspirational leader whose managerial experience may have been gained within the commercial, education and/or not-for-profit sectors where you will have gained:

• extensive accounting experience (fully qualified);
• experience of managing a team;
• an understanding of facilities, IT, health and safety, and HR.

Equally important will be your excellent organisational skills; your initiative; a hands­ on approach and a proven track record of seeing projects through to completion. Good oral and written communication skills are also key. This post may appeal to those with Bursarial experience.

The Maria Montessori Institute offers a generous starting salary plus excellent benefits, including CPD opportunities, pension contribution, life assurance, 32 days' holiday plus bank holidays, lunch onsite during term time, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement (to be a maximum of 2 pages) to Jonathan McIntyre, Managing Director at CJA Group by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 6th April, 2025.

MMI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

Purpose: To advance Ceasefire’s new strategy by developing donor support for civilian rights programmes based in conflict-affected countries, including in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine.

 Responsibilities:

1.  Donor research and development

To research, identify and nurture potential donors, including in the human rights, development and humanitarian sectors by:

· Monitoring open calls for proposals

· Identifying and developing potential donors, including outside of formal calls for proposals

· Expanding Ceasefire’s pool of existing project donors.

2.  Programme design and proposal writing

In consultation with Ceasefire colleagues and new and existing civil society partners, to design new programmes to advance Ceasefire’s strategy and to prepare concept notes, full proposals and budgets for submission to donors.

3.  Donor and supporter relations

To manage regular communications with donors and supporters, including communications on programme outputs, achievements and impact.

4.  Oversight/management of specific programmes

To manage or oversee the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required.

5. To undertake any other tasks as may from time to time be requested by your line manager.

6. To maintain high standards of personal and organisational integrity, including confidentiality, and commitment to the safety and security of Ceasefire’s partner organisations.  

Occasional foreign travel may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education:

First degree in a relevant subject, such as international relations, development, law, politics/sociology.

Desirable: knowledge of international humanitarian law (law of armed conflict) and/or international human rights law.

Experience:

Essential: Three years of professional experience working with or for donors in the international development, humanitarian or human rights sectors.

Desirable: Professional experience working in an international environment. Experience/understanding of working with civil society in challenging environments.

Skills:

Programme design: practical understanding of the programme life cycle and demonstrated experience in designing projects according to logical framework or other planning tool(s).

Proposal writing: ability to write clear and persuasive programme proposals, based on logical programme designs and Ceasefire’s existing policies.

Budgeting and finance: Ability to create, amend and monitor multi-year programme budgets. High level of numeracy and financial accuracy.

Communications: a) Excellent social media skills for a professional environment, including
Twitter/Facebook, and general IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite (incl. Word/Excel).

b) Very high level of professional presentation, both in writing and in person. Ability to interact with senior individuals from a wide range of professional and international backgrounds and inspire confidence. 

Languages: English – to first language standard.  Arabic, French or other UN language an advantage but not essential.

Motivation and status:

Commitment to human rights and equality, ability to work for an impartial and neutral organisation, willingness to be self-servicing and to work with minimum supervision.

Ability (including existing permission if necessary) to work in the UK and to travel as required.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Tessitura Database Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Head of Tessitura Development on managing and maintaining the Tessitura database, ensuring data integrity, and providing support for data-related tasks. This role involves working closely with various departments to support their data needs and improve overall data management processes.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience working with Tessitura.
• Good knowledge of SQL and database management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 6th April 2025 at 11:59pm

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Office Manager to join our team at TreeHouse School.

You'll provide high quality administrative and reception support to TreeHouse School, overseeing the running of the front office and acting as a central information point for staff, parents and visitors.

Some key duties will include:

• Managing the stationery budget and ordering supplies for the school
• Line management of the Receptionist
• Arranging meeting room bookings
• Managing the team's annual leave

We are looking for someone who has:

• Strong administrative and reception experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written communication
• Experience of using your own initiative to plan and manage your own workload

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

At Birmingham Hospice, our teams are committed to improving the quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions and supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they’ll ever face.

Within the ICT team, we aim to ensure that our organisation and our colleagues can work capably and efficiently. Our perfect colleague should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and ability to use these skills to track, troubleshoot and deliver five-star solutions, while meeting SLAs.

You'll be on the move—traveling across the city to shops, hospices, and homes to deliver hands-on, face-to-face IT support and therefore, this role requires flexibility, including occasional flexibility in working hours required to support some of our colleagues and work locations.

From managing field service tickets end-to-end, to optimising network and server maintenance, you'll ensure seamless tech operations. You'll collaborate with fellow professionals to refine troubleshooting processes, document key activities, and keep our systems running smoothly, and provide accurate insights and solutions to drive continuous improvement, growth and efficiencies in our service.

If you’re keen on the varied nature of the role, and if developing over time through our development resources and peer learning aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we’d love you to apply.

The following qualities/experience are essential:

· Advanced in-depth Windows 11 & Office 365 knowledge

· An independent, self-starter who consistently demonstrates a strong and productive work ethic, the utmost professionalism, and excellent communication skills.

· Demonstrable face to face and remote customer relationship skills and experience.

· Strong customer and delivery focus, with a desire to meet and exceed customer expectations.

· A highly collaborative and supportive approach and committed to teamwork at the highest level, to help others succeed, striving for achievements at personal, team and organisation levels.

· Capable of learning and adopting new skills and knowledge, and ability to pick up on technical and business challenges quickly.

· Desire to learn IT Infrastructure Domain knowledge/ expand current knowledge and expertise.

· Full, valid UK Driving Licence

To view the full job description for this role and to apply for this vacancy please visit our vacancies portal on our website.i

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Web Manager, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. You will join us on a full time basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £31,450 per annum.

Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. 

For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We do this by striving for better gluten free food in more places, providing independent, trustworthy advice and support to our community, and funding crucial research to not only manage the impacts of gluten, but also find the answers to coeliac disease. And we do it all so that one day, no one's life will be limited by gluten.

The Web Manager role:

Coeliac UK is seeking a talented Web Manager to oversee the development and maintenance of our website, ensuring an outstanding user experience. As a Web Manager, you will play a key role in the creation and launch of a brand-new website, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class digital platform. If you're a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for web development, this role is perfect for you.

Key responsibilities of the Web Manager:

• Leading the day-to-day management, development, and maintenance of Coeliac UK’s website.
• Overseeing content migration and ensure compliance with functional specifications and brand guidelines for the new website launch.
• Managing the website post-launch, driving ongoing improvements to enhance user experience and engagement.
• Defining and implementing strategies for future web development in collaboration with the Head of Digital.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with GDPR, cookie policies, and data protection regulations.
• Conducting regular performance analysis and reporting, using web metrics and user data to inform digital strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Web Manager:

We are looking for a proactive Web Manager with a strong technical and strategic approach to digital platforms. The ideal Web Manager will have:

• Proven experience managing CMS platforms, particularly WordPress.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in web performance tracking and data interpretation.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Closing Date: 30th March 2025

If you would like to be considered as our Web Manager, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!

Our client,  a Performing Arts organisation, are looking for a Systems Administrator.  This role is brand new for the the company.

The system administrator role is responsible for managing and maintaining the server and network infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and performance. The role involves administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft Azure services alongside local and cloud-based network devices. This includes supporting IT operations and also projects developing systems and services to support the Sadler’s Wells group. The post reports to the Head of IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert-level technical support
  Including design, troubleshooting, and architecture skills in support of Sadler’s Wells and their systems.
  
  
• Manage, configure, and maintain Windows Server
  Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems and the virtualised server infrastructure on-premise and in the cloud, including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solutions. Monitor and optimize server performance and resource utilization and troubleshoot system-related issues and failures.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other Windows-related services.
  Create and manage AD user accounts, groups, and security policies and implement and enforce Group Policy settings to manage user and device configurations.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, Azure AD, and hybrid cloud integrations.
  To manage Azure Virtual Machines and cloud-based workloads and integrations with cloud-based solutions. To administer Azure Active Directory for identity and access management and associated MFA and privileged access management security solutions. Integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and other federated services in a secure and resilient manner.
• Proactively maintain systems, including security updates, patches, system backups and agreed business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
  Ensure timely application of security updates and system patches, perform regular system and data backups to prevent data loss, and implement disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime and the loss of availability to systems, services, and information. Proactively monitoring capacity and planning solutions to meet the changing demands of the business.
• To develop automation and insight solutions driving efficiency for Sadler’s Wells.
  Developing the organisation’s efficiency and use of data to drive informed decisions. Leading on the implementation of Microsoft solutions such as power automate an power BI / Microsoft Fabric.
• Maximising the investment in existing solutions
  Driving value from the existing services and licenses in place, including the Microsoft E3 license.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements and privacy
  To proactively implement and develop security best practices to protect IT infrastructure. Performing  audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. Maintain system logs and documentation for compliance reporting. Supporting the groups PCI-DSS and GDPR compliance.
• Leading on the implementation and management of CyberSecurity controls
  Including compliance and a standards-based approach to systems implementation and management. Working to develop and maintain the CyberSecurity documentation, including appropriate procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Providing support for escalated IT issues
  Assisting the end user computing team in resolving complex technical issues, helping to develop the skills and abilities of other team members, working collaboratively within the team, with other parts of the organisation and with vendors and external support teams as needed.
• Working flexibly, outside of core hours and as part of a support rota as required
  Providing incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery support as part of the on-call rota. Working as needed to provide proactive maintenance at dates and times that minimise disruption to Sadler’s Wells business operations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
  Create detailed documentation for system configurations and processes. Maintain up-to-date records of IT assets and configurations. Participate in change and configuration management processes. Developing knowledge base articles and training materials for other colleagues and members of the data and systems team IT staff.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience as a System Administrator or similar role.
• Networking skills at a level commensurate with a Cisco CCNP and System support skills equivalent to an MCSE.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server OS (2016/2019/2022).
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD and virtual machines.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Power Automate.
• Understanding of networking systems, including TCP/IP, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience of supporting identity and access management solutions.
• Knowledge of backup solutions, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks, including PCI-DSS and GDPR.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A strong empathy with Sadler’s Wells’ values, mission and objectives
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Additional

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSA, or MCSE.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and integration.
• Experience with Endpoint Management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent
• Sectoral experience is desirable though not essential

Please note that this role requires someone who can be on-site 3 days per week.  Experience within the Arts is highly desirable.

Are you a proactive and analytical thinker with a passion for making a real impact? Join us as a Senior Business Analyst and play a vital role in transforming the lives of young people.

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead business analysis across multiple technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. You'll work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements, drive business case development, and identify process improvements that enhance efficiency. Collaborating with change and transformation teams, you’ll help shape and prioritise strategic roadmaps, turning business needs into impactful solutions.

You’ll also contribute to our Business Analysis Community of Practice and work with data teams to leverage insights that support decision-making. Your expertise will help evaluate risks, dependencies, and business impacts while ensuring quality assurance across major deliverables.

If you're ready to use your skills to drive real change, apply now and help shape a brighter future for young people!