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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social and digital media professional to join the leading international horse charity World Horse Welfare.
The Social and Digital Media Officer plans, creates and publishes the charity’s social media and digital communications, ensuring accurate content and the right brand look, feel and messaging. Working to the Head of Communications and with the wider team, you will organise and proactively seek out stories and other content from across the charity to engage audiences through our digital media channels, including social platforms, the website and email. A key part of this role is testing and refining approaches to increase reach, engagement, website traffic and donations and to rigorously monitor and evaluate results to inform further activity.
We are looking for someone who has experience in the management of social media channels, a passion for social and digital media with a creative approach to engaging online audiences. You will possess first-rate written and oral communications skills, digital content creation including images and video, excellent attention to detail and the ability to write quality copy in a variety of styles quickly. You must be proactive, confident and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres. You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary. Equine knowledge and experience is highly desirable.
The role is based in Norfolk and is a hybrid split of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and 3 days at home. You may be required to attend events around the UK and visit the charity’s four rescue and rehoming centres to gather content.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Death in service, free parking and bike to work scheme.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Hibiscus Initiatives is a feminist and anti-racist, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised migrant women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.
Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with Black and minoritised migrant women to make sure their expertise is recognised by those making policy decisions.
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls.
Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.
We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for a Housing Advice and Case Worker to provide expert and specialist housing advice and support to our policy and case work teams, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women with housing needs affected by the criminal justice and/or immigration systems.
The post holder will divide their time equally between our Policy and Public Affairs team and frontline services work. As housing lead, they will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, producing and delivering training and other resources, and will work alongside the Policy and Public Affairs team to ensure the smooth running of our Safe Housing for Migrant Women project. The successful candidate will act as a source of specialist advice to our frontline staff regarding the housing rights and needs of our service users, and will provide urgent community casework support to women with housing needs referred internally from other Hibiscus Projects. The post holder will also support a caseload of a least five service users, providing holistic support and advocacy to empower women to rebuild their lives.
This will include supporting women to participate in education, training, providing outreach support, ensuring the women they work with have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations and how their immigration status may affect their rights to housing and work.
The Housing Advice and Case Worker will play a key role in facilitating communication between the Policy and Public Affairs and frontline teams, maintaining accurate records to support with monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Hibiscus’ Projects. In particular, they will support the collection of data, case studies and qualitative feedback to inform the Safe Homes for Migrant Women project and evaluation.
They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.
[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010]
[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised]
Salary
£30,000 (FTE)
Team
Services
Policy and Public Affairs
Duration
Until 31 March 2026
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location
Hibiscus’s London office at least two days a week, with occasional travel across London, as necessary. Flexible working arrangements available for the remaining days.
Reporting to
- Services Manager
- Head of Policy and Public Affairs
About you
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about the housing rights of Black and minoritised migrant women. You will need knowledge and significant understanding of the challenging reality of the housing and how Black and minoritised women can best gain access to relevant housing offerings.
The successful candidate will have experience working in the housing sector or providing housing advice/advocacy to groups subjected to marginalisation and an in-depth knowledge of relevant housing legislation, policy and practice, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women. The candidate will have experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory organisations, and proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders, while working collaboratively and positively with service users and colleagues.
The candidate will have direct frontline experience working with women with complex needs such as insecure immigration status, criminal justice system involvement, or violence against women and girls, and be confident in facilitating workshops, developing training and collating case studies using trauma-informed, feminist practice.
They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to working. They will have a clear and demonstrable understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas – criminal justice, immigration and migrants’ rights, racial justice, and/or violence against women and girls.
How to apply
Please follow the 'How to Apply' link indicated below.
You should download the Job Description and carefully read through the application form and information provided regarding the role and person specification.
Please note we will not accept CVs or Cover Letters.
Closing date
Tuesday 22nd April at 9:00am
Interviews
We will notify candidates invited to interview on 28th April
Please note that we may close vacancies early if suitable candidates are found and/or a sufficient number of candidates have applied. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
If you do not want Hibiscus to retain your application on file, please state so in your email.
Hibiscus enables Black and minoritised migrant women interacting with the immigration and criminal justice systems to rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to secure their new Head of Fundraising & Communications. SWT provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do to help tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live in Surrey. By doing this, SWT will create a county that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making.
An exciting opportunity has risen for a driven, passionate and experienced senior fundraiser to lead transformational fundraising and communications across the organisation. As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will lead a dynamic and talented team to develop and deliver a powerful fundraising strategy that expands and diversifies income. From major donors to corporate partnerships, membership growth to trusts & foundations, you will ensure SWT have the financial strength to support their ambitious conservation goals.
You will also drive their mission-led communications, engaging a wide range of audiences through PR, marketing, digital, and social media to enhance awareness and inspire action through compelling campaigns and appeals.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in fundraising leadership, with expertise across multiple income streams
- A track record of securing major gifts and partnerships
- Strong strategic leadership skills, able to inspire and motivate teams
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
- Experience in marketing, PR, and digital communications to enhance engagement
A passion for wildlife, conservation, and nature recovery, a creative, storytelling mindset and the ability to inspire others to maximise their potential, will be essential.
Are you ready to play a key role in protecting and restoring Surrey’s wildlife while ensuring a financially sustainable future for nature?
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
SWT are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Location: Pirbright, Surrey / hybrid (minimum of 2 days a week onsite)
Closing date: 21 April 2025
Charisma interviews must be completed by EOD Thursday 24 April in preparation for submission of the shortlist on the 25th.
Make an impact as our new Head of People and Culture
We're looking for a dynamic leader to drive our people strategy, lead on HR projects and initiatives.
Why This Role is Exciting:
- Strategic Influence: Play a pivotal role in our senior leadership team, working on strategic projects and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.
- Champion Best Practices: Lead across the entire employee lifecycle, including HR operations, talent management, leadership & colleague development, diversity, inclusivity and wellbeing.
- Drive Change: Implement new ideas and initiatives in a values driven organisation, where your voice truly matters.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Experience: Proven generalist HR experience at a senior level.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and influence senior leadership, with experience in strategic planning and delivering people initiatives.
Key Attributes:
- Innovative: Bring fresh ideas and drive change with the energy and determination to continue to enhance our culture.
- Inclusive: Promote an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels heard, and valued.
- Proactive: Take initiative and lead with confidence.
The role could be full time or part time (minimum of 30 hours per week), with hybrid working and some flexibility to meet with teams on evening shifts on occasion.
Why Mid and North East Essex Mind?: You’ll have a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact through the delivery of various people initiatives.
We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees.
This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); holiday purchase scheme; competitive pension; recruitment referral bonus, training and development, flexible working; annual wellbeing day; expert support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
We listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources, and practical support to promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11 to 25 year olds in both schools and communities.
The Head of Youth Work - South role oversees the work in the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth, as well as XLP’s Mentoring Department, and reports to the Director of Youth Work.
In this role you will oversee all youth work in the area, ensuring high-quality delivery and maintaining safeguarding responsibilities. You will develop and shape the team’s youth practice, aligning it with XLP’s wider vision. Through collaboration with local partnerships, schools and community organisations, you will work to expand opportunities and create meaningful change for young people.
This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful youth work in a dynamic and supportive environment, increasing engagement and broadening the reach of XLP’s work in South London.
Are you passionate about ending domestic abuse? Are you an ambitious self-starter with bags of ideas and the initiative to bring them to life? Do you believe in the power of policy influencing to bring about positive change? Then this could be the ideal role for you.
- Location: Home-based, with regular travel to London and occasional UK travel
- Salary: £35,000 per annum
- Contract: Full time, permanent (35 hours per week)
This post is only open to female applicants, as being a femaile is an occupational requirement of the role in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About the role
We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join the team to work on an exciting new three-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. As part of this project, you will work closely alongside our frontline partner Money Advice Plus to help take our influencing work to the next level in our mission to stop economic abuse forever.
The role of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer is to work closely with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Advocacy and Communications to develop viable, evidence-based policy solutions and deliver influencing plans to engage stakeholders from across parliament, the civil service, industry and charities to address economic abuse. Your focus will be on developing policy and influencing government on coerced debt – one of the most insidious yet devastating forms of economic abuse – to drive forward public and private sector responses. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our frontline partner Money Advice Plus and victim-survivors to ensure our policy and influencing work is grounded in women’s lived experiences of economic abuse.
You would be joining us at a significant moment as we launch our ambitious new three-year strategy. As part of this, we will build on our influencing work by ensuring victim-survivors’ voices are heard by the new Government to deliver lasting change.
About you
You will have experience in policy development, including undertaking research and analysing evidence to form credible evidence-based solutions and producing policy outputs like reports, consultation responses or briefings.
You will have strong public affairs skills, including excellent knowledge of parliamentary processes, sound political judgement, and proven ability to build support among a variety of stakeholders.
Your communication skills will be outstanding, with the ability to land complex messages clearly, concisely, and persuasively for different audiences both verbally and in writing.
You will have strong organisational skills and experience in organising events, like webinars or parliamentary roundtables. Your effective management of projects will interpersonal and organisational skills to get the best out of others, while navigating competing priorities with agility.
Knowledge of domestic, including economic, abuse and/or debt advice and policy responses is desirable.
About SEA
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. Our vision is a world in which all women and girls are economically equal and live their lives free from abuse and exploitation. Economic abuse is a form of coercive and controlling behaviour. 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse from a current or former partner in the last year. Not only does it limit their choices and ability to access safety, but it has an ongoing impact. It damages future dreams and aspirations, and, in some cases, it takes lives.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus 5 Wellbeing Days and Statutory Bank Holidays
- Home working
- Flexible working
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Reflective practice
- Health Cash Plan, including Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave
- The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team
To apply
To find our more about the role, or to apply, please visit our website
- Applications open from 31 March 2025 and close at 11.59pm on 20 April 2025
- Interviews will take place virtually, week commencing Monday 5 May 2025
Direct applications only – no agencies please.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority applicants and disabled applicants who are under-represented at SEA.
SEA is a Disability Confident Committed, and Kinship Friendly Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for someone with a passion for and knowledge about migrants’ rights. You will be joining our small and friendly public legal education team to lead our work empowering migrant communities with the knowledge and skills that they need to secure access to justice.
You will be working with a team of information experts, educators and volunteer lawyers.
Role: Head of Migrants Rights Programme
Reports to: Head of Education and Training
Salary: £23,499 pa for 21 hours per week (FTE £39,165, inclusive of London Allowance)
- Pay increases are agreed annually in line with NJC negotiations and usually take effect from 1 September each year
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Remote.
- In-person staff meetings occur every quarter and regular in-person events are to be attended as required. Locations vary, prior notice is always provided and travel will be reimbursed
Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract with potential extension
Benefits:
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10:00 - 16:00 Mon- Thur
- 3% pension contribution after 3 months
- 20.5 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Access to staff training and development
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave policies are under development
- Extended Christmas shutdown (typically gifted by the Trustees; not part of your annual leave allowance but not contractually guaranteed)
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and other minoritised backgrounds, those with lived experience of the issues we work on, and individuals from communities experiencing economic injustice.
For more information and how to apply please download our recruitment pack.
Advicenow has been providing legal support to individuals and communities since 2011.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A small, international, London-based not-for-profit organisation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and managing a small team, you will assume overall responsibility for the financial control and reporting of the organisation. Duties and responsibilities include the production of quarterly management accounts; budgeting and forecasting and the production of all corporate and charity returns. Anticipated duration is 6 months+. Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as a Head of Finance within the charity/not-for-profit sector.
What you need to do now
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Job Title:Community Fundraising Manager
Salary:£38,000 - £40,000
Responsible to:Head of Partnerships, Ruth Strauss Foundation
Accountable to: Board of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
Hours per week: Location:Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week in London office
The Role
We are recruiting for a Community Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising team. The role will be instrumental in the Foundation’s engagement with different communities and building fundraising partnerships across a range of community audiences, including youth and education, sports clubs, community groups and individuals doing their own activities. You will be responsible for growing our existing community products such as Turn Cricket Red as well as introducing new products and initiatives to generate growth in Community Fundraising. Part of a small team, you will develop key relationships within the RSF network of supporters, suppliers and delivery partners and manage a portfolio of events and activities for a range of supporter groups.
Key Relationships:
- Head of Fundraising
- Head of Partnerships
- Supporter Care Executive
- Schools Lead/Schools Manager
- Cricket clubs
- Schools/universities
- Community groups
- RSF individual supporters
Role Profile:
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, your role will focus on:
- Managing and growing the Ruth Strauss Foundation Turn Cricket Red Campaign, working with schools, sports clubs and Universities
- Creation of new RSF owned community fundraising events/activities/products
- Managing RSF third party events-London Marathon, Westminster Mile, professional athlete testimonials, galas and dinners
- Work closely with the Ruth Strauss Foundation School Programme Lead to maximise schools community fundraising
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Foundations community fundraising strategy and community fundraising activities and campaigns
- Develop and implement a varied portfolio of events and community fundraising activities to meet agreed objectives, all of which reflect the spirit of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
- Ensure, with the wider Fundraising team, we meaningfully engage different communities with RSF
- Ensure relevant processes and policies are in place to deliver a successful, profitable community fundraising programme
- Oversee the management of fundraising systems, processes, and platforms in order to create the best possible experience for donors and participants
- Develop a robust supporter journey for community fundraisers which leaves them with an excellent supporter experience and generates a lifelong relationship with RSF
To achieve these objectives the post holder will be expected to:
- Plan, budget, attend and coordinate an annual community fundraising and events calendar with set objectives, budgets and KPIs for each activity
- Regularly review the performance of fundraising activities/events and products, make recommendations for improvement, and support decision-making regarding fit of new opportunities for the foundation
- Project Manage the delivery of the community fundraising programme at RSF, leading on activity working group meetings, coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure campaigns, activities and events are managed efficiently
- Work closely with the schools lead and school manager to grow our schools fundraising programme – working collaboratively so the training programme objectives are also met
- Develop a long-term growth strategy for Turn Cricket Red – focused on maximising current opportunities as well as diversifying to increase our reach
- Deliver high value supporter stewardship to increase lifetime value and impact of their fundraising
- Build and maintain a variety of community relationships across varying stakeholders and seniority, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised
- Alongside the team, co-ordinate event/activity logistics including but not limited to sales, bookings and liaison with supporters and suppliers, material production, promotion, set up, and delivery
- Oversee relationship with key providers of event fundraising mechanisms such as online donation platforms, auction platforms and text to donate services
- Work with colleagues to ensure all events are adequately supported with staff, volunteers and hosts, and that all stakeholders receive appropriate training/ briefing and post event debriefs
- Work with the Head of MarComms and Digital to produce engaging fundraising collateral and information for event and community supporters including pre and post event communications/marketing collateral, working with external production companies where required
- Ensure all events and activities are compliant with fundraising code of conduct, GDPR and other event processes/policies
- Oversee the use of the CRM system to ensure data is recorded in compliance to Data Protection and GDPR and maximises output for supporter journeys
- Use sector trends and audience analysis to direct strategy and ensure that RSF remains innovative and at the forefront of Community fundraising
This Job Description reflects the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to changes based on the needs of the Fundraising Department. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of designing and delivering successful Community fundraising events and activities
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget and project management
- Ability to build excellent relationships especially with supporters, partners, ambassadors and suppliers
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the RSF team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and problems
- A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace
- Ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays where necessary
- Competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of CRM systems
Desirable
- Experience delivering nationwide community campaigns
- Competent user of client / supporter databases
How to apply:
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Please share your CV and a covering letter that is no longer than 2 sides of A4.
Interviews will be planned as applications come in. Application process may close early.
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About the Ruth Strauss Foundation
In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, the wife of Sir Andrew Strauss the former England cricket captain, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died on December 29th 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13.
In her memory, Sir Andrew has launched The Ruth Strauss Foundation to:
- Provide professional emotional support for families when a child is facing the death of a parent
- Facilitate collaboration and influence research in the fight against non-smoking lung cancers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Policy and Research Officer
Location: Liverpool/Hybrid (Remote working a possibility)
Salary: £33,000
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm
Join Us in Ending Furniture Poverty!
Are you passionate about social housing and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to use research to make a real difference in tackling furniture poverty across the UK?
We’re looking for a Policy & Research Officer to join End Furniture Poverty, the campaigning arm of FRC Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of impactful social research that shapes policy and drives change.
About End Furniture Poverty
End Furniture Poverty is the campaigning arm of FRC Group, a social enterprise with a mission to End Furniture Poverty. We are committed to making a tangible difference in our communities by providing quality, affordable furniture to those in need. Our values—Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism—drive us to tackle social issues head-on, innovating to create sustainable solutions and inspiring positive change.
Operating for over 35 years, FRC Group includes a family of social businesses such as the Furniture Resource Centre and Buckingham Interiors. Our operations are not just about providing furniture; they’re about empowering lives, supporting the community, and ensuring everyone has access to the essential items that make a house a home.
Our team is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We invest in our people through comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates achievements and milestones.
The Role
As part of the End Furniture Poverty team, you’ll work closely with the Director of End Furniture Poverty to lead and deliver our research strategy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality research, analyse complex data, and create publications that inform policy and influence real-world change.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on juggling multiple projects, has a strong grasp of social research methods, and wants to see their work have a national impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading primary and secondary research into the causes, effects, and solutions to furniture poverty
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Designing qualitative and quantitative studies
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Handling large datasets and using tools like SPSS, Stata or R for analysis
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Writing publication-standard reports and policy briefings
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Mapping services and interventions in the sector
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Staying up to date with key policy developments
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Supporting our influencing work with powerful evidence and insight
Skills and Experience:
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Strong experience of both qualitative and quantitative social research
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Educated to degree level (ideally in a relevant field such as social or political science)
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Postgraduate social research qualification
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Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
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Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata)
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Confidence in managing complex datasets and distilling insights
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A creative and analytical mindset
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Knowledge of social justice, government policy, and socioeconomic issues
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A passion for ending furniture poverty and aligning with our values: Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism
Benefits
- 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown
- Up to 9% pension match
- Staff purchase schemes
- Medicash health insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel passes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Birthday celebrations and meals
- Values awards & vouchers
- 3 paid volunteering days per year
- Free parking
- Death in service
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free tea, coffee, and fruit
- Wonderful Wednesdays – Free Toast and gatherings
- Training and Development opportunities
- A great place to work with a positive social impact
At End Furniture Poverty, you'll be part of a passionate team working to create lasting social change. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful research that directly informs national policy and helps end furniture poverty in the UK. We’re a values-driven organisation that champions innovation, creativity, and impact. With a flexible, supportive working environment and the chance to grow and develop your skills, you’ll be making a real difference—every single day.
If you're ready to use your skills to drive change and help shape a fairer society, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of ending furniture poverty.
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.





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Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced data and analytics professional to join the Performance team in London.
Are you ready to make a different in a values-driven organisation?
Can you transform varied data into meaningful insights and communicate effectively with diverse audiences to enhance organisational performance?
Do you excel at applying critical thinking to evaluate service delivery models and drive systemic change to improve outcomes?
If you are passionate about using data to tackle complex problems, improve systems and shape strategic decisions, we want to hear from you…
Position: 6045 Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality
Location: Greater London/Hybrid
Hours: Full time 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £46,702.25 per annum
Allowance: London weighting
Closing Date: 25th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
As a Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality, you will:
• Proactively analyse data from diverse sources, transforming it into powerful and useful insights for the service
• Produce management information, impact analysis, service modelling and customer-focused performance tools
• Monitor service performance and identify risks to support and enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
• Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary network of experts within the London Management Team
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders across London’s criminal justice system such as the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), London’s Police forces and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Regular tasks will include:
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports for funders to evidence KPIs; identify trends, risks and service improvements
• Developing and iterating analytical pipelines to deliver high quality insight on service performance
• Meeting with front-line teams to explore service delivery and performance data
• Delivering insights and actions to stakeholders regarding service effectiveness
• Identifying areas of the service where data science and emerging technologies can be applied to improve efficiency, such as AI
• Collaborating with data professionals across the national data function and within MOPAC’s Data and Insight function
About You
You will need:
• Experience using either Python or R to bring data together from diverse sources and prepare for analysis using cleaning and preparation techniques
• Extensive practical experience of using innovative platforms for data visualization including R Shiny, Power BI and/or Tableau
• A degree or equivalent professional experience in subjects such as Statistics, Data/ Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, or the Sciences would be desirable
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday and options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Deputy Head of Service for Performance & Quality, Data, Data Analyst, Head of Service for Performance & Quality, Director of Service for Performance & Quality, Deputy Director of Service for Performance & Quality, Research. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
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Job Title: Individual Giving and Legacies Manager
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Responsible to:Head of Fundraising, Ruth Strauss Foundation
Accountable to: Board of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
Hours per week:Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location:Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week in London office
Job Purpose
The Ruth Strauss Foundation is looking to grow its fundraising team and this role will play a pivotal part in developing Individual Giving for the organisation. This role will lead the Individual Giving and Legacy programme, responsible for building the database of regular givers, introducing new campaigns and products to acquire new donors and increase retention rates and lifetime donor value.
This role will be responsible for developing a supporter centric marketing strategy generating a supporter journey which drives excellent supporter experience, creating a RSF family of donors. This role will develop products for in memory fundraising and build our legacy programme from scratch, developing a legacy fundraising strategy and subsequent comms plan and journey.
Key Relationships:
- Head of Fundraising
- Head of MarComms & Digital
- Head of Mission Services
- Head of Finance
- RSF Individual Supporters
- Gift in Wills organisations
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver RSFs Individual Giving and Legacy programme, ensuring the programme meets budgeted income and spend.
- Manage a portfolio of campaigns, owning a personal income target of over £300k
- Produce a regular giving strategy to generate growth in income and acquisition/retention numbers
- Develop robust supporter centric supporter journey’s, feeding into a wider onward journey to increase the lifetime value of our donors
- Produce a legacy strategy to introduce legacy fundraising to RSF, growing a database of legacy pledgers through sensitive and impactful legacy marketing
- Introduction of new appeal campaigns and individual giving products to the individual giving portfolio
- Develop products to support in memory fundraising
- Utilise audience analysis and sector trends to generate compelling supporter communications, connecting to supporter motivations and interests.
Key activities
- Produce a 3 year programme strategy for Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising contributing to the ambitious growth strategy for RSF
- Project management of a year long Individual Giving communications plan and associated campaigns/products.
- Produce a marketing strategy for our individual givers which focusing on increasing the number of new donors acquired as well increasing retention, average value donated and gift aid conversions of our existing database.
- Introduce new in memory products and campaigns to support fundraisers wishing to raise funds in memory of a loved one.
- Introduce a legacy marketing strategy to grow legacy fundraising at RSF, introducing KPIs to monitor impact across pledgers and intenders
- Establish business rules for recording Individual giving data on Salesforce to ensure that future analysis of the programme is robust and reliable
- Introduce new fundraising campaigns to reach new audiences and re-engage with existing donors
- Project management and delivery of existing Individual giving campaigns
- Introduce new individual giving campaigns to the portfolio, identifying key opportunities in the year using audience understanding, aligning with RSF’s strategy
- Work closely with gift in wills organisations to grow RSF’s legacy fundraising, reaching new audiences, connecting with solicitors across the UK
- Work with the Head of Finance to develop a legacy administration process
- Budget management and post activity delivery metric analysis, ensuring a robust contingency planning process is in place
- Development of fundraising collateral in conjunction with campaigns/products
- Coordinate the marketing requirements for each activity, producing pre and post communications/marketing collateral – including working with external production companies where required
- Set up product/campaign processes including fulfilment and supporter stewardship
- Ensure all individual giving and legacy activities are compliant with fundraising code of conduct, GDPR and other IG processes/policies
- Conduct regular sector wide and competitor research to stay ahead of trends and maximiseopportunities for RSF
This Job Description reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Fundraising team. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
Expertise required
- Exceptional experience of managing an individual giving programme, managing a range of campaigns/products of varying size and scale including acquisition activity, warm appeals and reactivation
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget management, project management and prioritisation.
- Excellent data analytical skills, able to set up processes to capture data and analyse data to ensure strategic decisions are based on audience insight and analysis
- Experience of developing plans and budgets, and reporting against financial targets and key performance indicators
- Experience working with CRM systems and project planning tools
- Excellent communication skills – able to utilise data analysis to produce compelling fundraising communications, understanding supporter motivations, engaging audiences to generate fundraising growth.
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the RSF team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Strong relationship management across stakeholders of multiple levels and organisations.
- Innovative thinker who has experience of building successful fundraising campaigns from scratch
- A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays where necessary
Personal Attributes
- Creative, results-driven, and proactive in approach
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
How to apply:
We are committed to being an inclusive workforce that fully represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. We welcome applications that help us in our mission to be a place where you can be yourself and thrive.
Please share your CV and covering letter.
Interviews will be planned as applications come in. The application process may close early.
We take your privacy very seriously and promise to keep your details safe. Check our Applicant Privacy Policy to find out more.
About the Ruth Strauss Foundation
In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, the wife of Sir Andrew Strauss the former England cricket captain, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died on December 29th 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13.
In her memory, Sir Andrew has launched The Ruth Strauss Foundation to:
- Provide professional emotional support for families when a child is facing the death of a parent
- Facilitate collaboration and influence research in the fight against non-smoking lung cancers
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Join our leadership team as the Head of Digital Infrastructure and lead the development and delivery of our charity’s IT strategy!
Through this pivotal role you’ll oversee the operation of Wonderseekers’ IT infrastructure, including its digital platforms, box office system and digital planetarium, as well as cyber security measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation throughout.
You’ll have the chance to make a real impact in a growing, purpose-driven Charity, joining us in our mission to create a fairer world where every child treasures science, improves lives, and helps heal our planet! As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, you’ll also have the opportunity to recruit and mentor an IT apprentice, fostering the next generation of tech talent.
Wonderseekers is committed to looking after its staff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing, work-life balance, and personal development.
Job details
Hours: 30-37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.8 full time equivalent). Salary and holiday will be adjusted accordingly.
Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday working during office hours with occasional weekends*
Salary: £38,000-£43,000 per annum depending on experience (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Line manager: Director of Finance and Operations
Responsible for: IT Apprentice / IT Administrator (to be recruited).
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (full-time). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available.
Location: Between both sites - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, SO21 1HZ and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE. Onsite presence is essential however remote working is possible for a small proportion of the time – this can be discussed at interview.
Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.
*occasional weekends: To ensure oversight of the complete IT estate, this post holder will be expected to work occasional weekends, evenings and bank holidays for which time off in lieu will be available. The charity operates 7 days a week.
Deadline: Please apply as soon as possible! We are operating a rolling deadline for this position and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If your application sparks our interest, we will be in touch very quickly! Therefore as soon as we identify the right candidate, the role may be closed so we would recommend submitting your application early to avoid missing out. We are committed to finding the best fit for our team and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying by emailing (see website for email address).
About our Charity
Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.
The Role
The Head of Digital Infrastructure will be a pivotal member of the leadership team, managing the charity’s operational digital infrastructure, enabling a seamless interface between staff, technology and systems, and leading on the development and delivery of the Charity’s IT strategy. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the post-holder will be responsible for the operation of Wonderseekers’ IT infrastructure, including its digital platforms, box office system and digital planetarium, as well as cyber security measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation throughout.
The role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day to day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases. You will also take ownership of the digital exhibits, part of the wider, hands-on family friendly visitor attraction at Winchester Science Centre and be the Charity expert on the operation of the digital planetarium system.
This role is part of a growing team and you will be responsible for the recruitment, training and development of an IT apprentice to support the delivery of the service.
Through supporting our digital offer and the smooth operations of the Charity, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic and purpose driven organisation.
Key Objectives
· To support the charity delivering on its charitable objectives by providing effective IT support, including box office/ticketing solutions and the Charity’s websites
· To be the technical lead in the delivery of projects.
· Diagnose and resolve IT support issues.
· Ensure that the Charity has effective IT security systems and policies to protect systems from internal failure and external attack.
· To assist with the hardware, software and systems administration and maintenance of Office 365, Azure etc.
· To build and develop working relationships throughout the organisation and with external stakeholders to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Managing Operational Infrastructure:
· Manage the Wonderseekers IT infrastructure and support contract to ensure cost effective and high quality service delivery.
· Support the successful launch and on-going operation of key digital infrastructure used across the charity, including databases, SharePoint sites, cloud based applications, planetarium and exhibits.
· Work collaboratively with the Commercial Operations team, external web developer and software provider to ensure delivery of an exceptional customer experience from landing on the Charity website to completion of a ticket purchase, minimising downtime wherever possible.
· Troubleshoot IT platform-related issues and liaise with developers when needed.
· Identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation, and present these to senior stakeholders.
· Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance, working with the Estates team and Technicians where required.
· Manage cloud services, IT providers and hardware procurement to support organisational needs.
· Implement and enforce IT policies and best practices.
· Work collaboratively with the People and Culture team to manage digital processes associated with new starters / leavers.
· Ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of Wonderseekers and delivery of the charity’s strategy.
Digital Platform Management:
· Maintain and enhance Wonderseekers internal staff communications platform to improve user experience and efficiency.
· Identify and implement system upgrades, customisations, and integrations to meet staff needs.
· Provide training and support to staff on platform usage and IT best practices.
Project Management:
· Lead operational projects aimed at improving internal operations efficiency and/or technology integration.
· Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for IT and digital infrastructure projects.
· Be point of contact for new ideas and operations initiatives across the Charity to ensure these are shared in a cohesive and structured manner.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organisational goals.
· Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to IT and operations.
· Identify and implement solutions to operational challenges to enhance productivity.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management:
· Drive cybersecurity improvements by implementing best practices and proactive security measures.
· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
· Conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to safeguard IT infrastructure, sensitive information and Charitable delivery.
Interview Process:
We look forward to getting to know you through our friendly and welcoming interview process. The interview is likely to include a pre-interview task and questions from our panel. Interview questions will be circulated in advance.
We can’t wait to hear from you! Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat, or have any questions about the role before applying (see website for email address).
Ready to Apply?
When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal on our website.
To create a more equitable world where all children treasure science and are equipped and empowered to improve lives and protect and heal our planet.

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A fantastic charity focused on the provision of specialist mental health accommodation & services for the needs of those experiencing serious mental illness, is seeking a Head of Finance & Corporate Services for a brand-new role as they continue to grow. With a turnover of around £4million per annum and diverse funding streams from local NHS and council authorities, the organisation of around 100 staff is now continuing its growth journey.
The charity provides accommodation and services across Birmingham and London; however, the charity’s office is in central Birmingham. The role is permanent, part-time (4 days per week) with a salary of £66,250 - £68,750 per annum FTE (£53,000 - £55,000 per annum pro-rata) and is hybrid in nature with 2 days per week expected onsite in the Birmingham office. FTE is based on a 37.5 hour working week, so 4 days equates to a 30-hour working week – there is flexibility around how these hours can be spread. Benefits include hybrid working, a pension scheme, employee assistant programme, CPD programmes and significant professional growth opportunities.
The Head of Finance and Corporate Services is a newly created role and will be responsible for the internal operations of the company. This involves overseeing the finance, human resources, IT and compliance functions. You will take an administrative role in ensuring policies are effective, consistent and in-line with the intentions of the company. As a key member of the Senior Management Team the Head of Finance and Corporate Services will work closely with, and report to the Director of Services to develop informed strategy and strong governance. You will be responsible for leading corporate services ensuring that your team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards.
Key duties include:
- Lead on the day-to-day running of the finance function
- Produce a wide range of financial analysis including monthly management accounts and present to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
- Lead on the regulatory financial activities of the organisation ensuring best practice and financial compliance
- Ensure robust processes are in place for payroll, invoicing, procurement, etc
- Lead on the financial audit and compliance requirements with any relevant regulators on behalf of the organisation and its subsidiaries
- Lead on the day-to-day management of the HR function ensuring best practice and legal compliance
- Manage, supervise, and develop the capabilities of the corporate services team. Ensuring all induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal processes are adhered to. Identifying both good and under performance and taking swift and appropriate action
- Responsible for leading corporate services ensuring the team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards
- Develop strong internal and external networks building partnerships and demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation, and delegation skills
- Oversee day-to-day queries regarding the organisation’s financial, HR and IT systems to maximise efficiencies, including liaison with external providers/technical support as appropriate
- Proactively work with the Director of Services to develop funding bids and tenders
- Monitor and evaluate activities within the business through the development and delivery of effective service monitoring and evaluation tools; respond to and correct issues, identify and follow up opportunities, alert to potential adverse events
- Responsible for overseeing the external IT contract, monitoring effectiveness and continued return on investment
- Work with the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance for the charity
- Ensure relevant statutory, regulatory, and professional standards are wholly achieved in relation to policies, processes and procedures, particularly in respect of finance, governance, employment legislation and IT functions.
The post is part of the Senior Leadership (SLT) team, and you will manage a settled team of 2 including a fully qualified Finance Manager and an HR Manager. Much of the IT is outsourced.
The role would be best suited for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) with prior experience in a similar senior level finance role within the charity sector. You will be expected to demonstrate strategic ability around financial planning and contract monitoring and be able to provide a top-level overview of how the organisation structures its corporate services functions moving forwards. A strong knowledge of charity finance – contracts and restricted funds is required, and experience in a similarly broad role covering other areas of corporate services such as HR and IT would be a big advantage.
The role is both operational and strategic in nature and represents a fantastic chance to join an amazing charity an exciting time of growth.
Closing date: Wednesday 16th April at 5pm
Interview date: Tuesday 22nd April face-to-face in Birmingham
Please send your CV for further consideration.