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At Spring School, we're looking for an Office Manager to join our team.
You'll be responsible for the management of the administrative support functions, ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient service, implementing and maintaining systems and processes. You'll proactively support the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to provide confidential, high quality secretarial and personal support in order for them to achieve their objectives.
You'll lead and manage the Administrative Team, ensuring performance management and learning and development needs are undertaken. You'll act as the first point of contact for school staff on people issues, referring to Central HR as necessary, as well as liaising with and building effective relationships with parents, Governors, Trustees, staff, local authorities, visitors to the school and other stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Formal secretarial/administrative qualifications or experience of providing high quality secretarial and office management / administrative support
- Experience of processing compliance files, including DBS, referencing and occupational health verifications for external agency review such as Ofsted, CQC and or Home office
- Experience of using a variety of HR, recruitment, training and payroll systems, we currently use Select HR, Clear Review, Linkedin Learning, iHasco and e-Pay safe
- Experience of managing staff with the ability to motivate and drive high performance or a willingness to learn
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD) 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.
Candidates informed of outcome of application: 24th April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
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.
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.
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!
Role Purpose
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of all operational aspects of Katherine Low Settlement. This role oversees the day-to-day operational leadership of the charity, ensuring that its systems, processes, and teams are aligned with strategic objectives and compliant with relevant legislation.
This position will lead on programme delivery, financial management, human resources, IT infrastructure, risk and compliance, governance, and facilities management, ensuring that the organisation operates smoothly and sustainably. The post-holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, and also be responsible for policy development and culture and wellbeing.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Operations Director will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, funders, partners, and staff to drive organisational effectiveness and ensure that the charity can continue delivering high-impact work.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Organisational Strategy
- Provide strategic leadership for all operational functions, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement efficient systems, processes, and policies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity is resilient, agile, and positioned for sustainable growth.
- Oversee cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that operations support and enhance programme delivery.
- Lead on operational planning, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
Programme Delivery & Impact
- Ensure all programmes and services are effectively designed, resourced, and evaluated to achieve the best outcomes.
- Lead on the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track programme impact and efficiency.
- Work with programme teams to ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks that could affect programme delivery.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and management in partnership with the Finance Team and CEO.
- Ensure financial policies, processes, and controls are in place and adhered to.
- Work with the fundraising team to ensure grant and contract funding is effectively managed and reported.
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Support the development of business models, funding strategies, and income diversification.
Safeguarding & Risk Management - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (a role delegated by the Chief Executive), ensure robust safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices are in place.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
- Oversee the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, acting as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns from them, ensuring they are appropriately reported and addressed.
- Embed a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that all programmes and services prioritise the safety and wellbeing of beneficiaries.
Human Resources, People Management & Wellbeing
- Lead the HR function, ensuring best practices in recruitment, retention, staff development, and performance management.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embedding a culture of fairness and opportunity for all.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Promote staff wellbeing, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
- Line manage operational staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
IT Infrastructure, Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring systems and processes are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose.
- Lead on the implementation and management of Salesforce (or another complex CRM system), ensuring data integrity and effective reporting.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR compliance, embedding best practices across the organisation.
- Identify and implement digital solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including charity governance, employment law, and safeguarding.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing reports and operational insights to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
- Oversee all policy development, ensuring policies are up to date, legally compliant, and well-embedded across the organisation.
Facilities & Office Management
- Oversee the management of charity premises, assets, and office operations.
- Ensure facilities are safe, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Lead on business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of programme management, financial oversight, HR, IT, and governance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing budgets using complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with Salesforce or another complex CRM system, including implementation, reporting, and data management.
- Demonstrable experience in people management, of multi-level and departmental teams, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding best practices, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Strong policy development and implementation skills, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Experience in culture and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Experience working with Boards of Trustees and governance structures.
- Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience of building relationships with funders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience in charity fundraising operations.
- Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Understanding of health and safety, facilities management.
Personal Attributes
- A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term vision.
- A collaborative leader who values teamwork and inclusivity.
- A proactive problem solver, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A strong commitment to the values and mission of the Katherine Low Settlement.
Further Information
·Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
·All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
·You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
- Closing date: 22 April 2025 (8am)
- Shortlisting date: 23 April 2025
- Interviews: 29 April 2025
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
Responsible for the Purchase & Sales ledger and associated matters within a charitable trusts accounting environment. Please refer to the Job Description for detailed information.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
Job information
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Finance professional to join us as a Finance Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role is mainly responsible for the Purchase & Sales ledger and associated matters within a charitable trusts accounting environment.
As a great believer in retaining talent and promoting from within, there is a possibility that this role could become permanent.
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring enthusiasm, a good understanding of finance (preferably in a charity / Not for Profit environment) and be a part qualified finance professional.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
Benefits for NCVO employees
NCVO offers attractive benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the Foundation’s Talent Hub. The role will work closely with and support the Head of Talent & Inclusion to deliver the Foundation’s talent management strategy. The role will coordinate and evaluate internal learning and development initiatives, fostering a structured learning culture that supports a high-performing workforce.
Additionally, the Talent Coordinator will support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in managing the Talent Acquisition strategy, process and procedures, including recruitment campaigns, ensuring alignment with the recruitment policy and creating a seamless candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
Learning & Development – Plan, Coordinate, and Deliver
- Collaborate with the Head of Talent & Inclusion and key stakeholders to implement and assess the Learning & Development (L&D) plan, ensuring it meets mandatory requirements, employee needs, and aligns with the organisation’s values and culture.
- Work with external suppliers to develop high-quality learning content.
- Ensure effective coordination of training to support employee growth and career progression.
- Co-ordinate the delivery of an ongoing leadership and management development programme, in partnership with external providers, targeting first and second-level line managers.
- Lead on the management and coordination of external L&D suppliers, implementing robust performance management measures to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Guide staff towards relevant L&D resources and collaborate with People Business Partners to encourage continuous professional development.
- Process individual learning budget requests, ensuring adherence to the L&D policy and procedures.
Talent Acquisition –Plan, Coordinate, and Deliver
- Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in managing recruitment campaigns, including interview coordination and candidate experience management.
- Support the development of recruitment schedules and prioritisation of hiring needs.
- Work with Hiring Managers and the Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop job descriptions and application packs, ensuring language reflects a diverse and inclusive recruitment approach.
- Assist in placing job adverts online and liaise with recruitment agencies as needed to ensure outreach to diverse talent pools.
- Create and send offer letters and support the People Team with obtaining employment references as required.
- Support Hiring Managers to align assessment processes with the Foundation’s core values and DEI principles, liaising with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and Head of Talent and Inclusion as required.
- Contribute to a smooth onboarding process, working in collaboration with Hiring Managers and the People Operations Analyst.
Systems & Technology
- Manage the Foundation’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it meets the organisation’s needs in collaboration with the external provider and Head of Talent & Inclusion.
- Provide administrative support for the Foundation’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including:
- Uploading job details
- Adding interview and application questions
- Assigning Hiring Managers to live roles
- Maintain and manage internal Talent Hub resources, including SharePoint sites, inboxes, and the Talent Hub page on the intranet.
Evaluation, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Work with the Head of Talent & Inclusion to review and enhance L&D policies within the Foundation.
- Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in ensuring recruitment processes align with policies while driving continuous improvement.
- Be the first point of contact for all Talent Hub policies and procedures.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements for both L&D and talent acquisition functions, leveraging automation where possible, and in liaison with the People Operations Analyst.
- Ensure accurate data collection and reporting on L&D activities and recruitment metrics.
- Support the tracking and reporting of DEI metrics in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and People Operations Analyst.
- Implement consistent evaluation methodologies for training effectiveness.
- Regularly report on L&D metrics, KPIs, and associated costs to the Head of Talent & Inclusion.
- Maintain training records, identifying skill gaps and informing workforce development strategies.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the Foundation reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
- Strong communication skills.
- Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including training providers, hiring managers, and employees.
- Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Ability to collect, analyse, and manage KPI data.
- Proficiency in HR and L&D software, such as LMS, ATS, SharePoint, and Excel for reporting purposes
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in training coordination, data reporting, and recruitment processes.
- Commitment to and alignment with the Foundation’s values: Enterprising, Collaborative, Delivery-Minded, Inclusive.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working in an entry-level or above Learning & Development role.
- Proven track record in coordinating L&D initiatives.
- Experience in managing external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Understanding of or experience supporting recruitment campaigns.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Awareness of best practices in inclusive hiring, learning accessibility, and creating an equitable workplace.
- Desirable: People and Organisational Development Trends – Keeping up with trends in talent acquisition, skills development, and workplace learning.
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent), or relevant experience.
(Please note interviews will take place for this role on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April)
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.
The Role
As Director of People and Culture, you’ll be at the heart of shaping Roundhouse culture, inclusion and overall effectiveness.
Reporting directly to the CEO and an integral part of the Director Group, you’ll lead a People Team of 4 (2 People Partners, 1 Learning & Development Partner and a People Team Coordinator) to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided to our staff.
From leading EDI initiatives to pay and reward, with a focus on wellbeing and learning & development, you’ll play a crucial role in making the Roundhouse a great place to work. You’ll also ensure that our people systems, payroll and policies are robust, compliant and aligned with best practice.
Contributing at both a strategic and operational level, you’ll drive the Roundhouse’s People & Culture Strategy, ensuring our staff are engaged, supported and empowered.
About you:
We’re looking for a strategic leader who is passionate about people, culture, and inclusion. You’ll have extensive experience in senior HR roles, with a proven track record of delivering impactful people strategies.
You will also bring:
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CIPD Chartered or Fellow membership (or equivalent experience).
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Ideally a postgraduate degree holder in human resources or business studies or a similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
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A deep understanding of UK employment law, HR best practice and EDI principles.
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Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive cultural change.
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A strong grasp of HR systems, payroll, and compliance processes.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by midnight on Sunday 13th April 2025.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £108,160.00 per annum
Application Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 13th April 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Benefits:
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25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata. Increasing with length of service
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
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Season ticket loan
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Health Cash Plan
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Group Life Assurance
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Staff discount at our bar and café
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Complimentary staff tickets
All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Hours: Full-Time – 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Remote (travel to London, Birmingham and Forests required monthly)
This is the opportunity to play an influential and impactful role in one of the most important causes of our generation – the climate emergency. Trees will enable 25% of the UK's 2050 net zero ambition and this role sits at the heart of this, supporting one of the UK’s largest woodland creation partnerships, England’s Community Forests.
The Community Forest Trust (CFT) is a charity that supports, enables and champions England’s Community Forests (ECFs). Across England there are 15 Community Forests that deliver social, economic, and environmental impact through woodland creation and restoration. In 2024/2025 they will plant over 2.5 million trees, most of which are funded through Defra’s national tree planting programme, the Nature for Climate Fund Programme.
The Managing Director will have the drive, rigour, and organisational and stakeholder management skills to develop and deliver a new CFT Business Plan. The current Business Plan was developed in 2022 and runs to March 2025. It has now been delivered.
The Managing Director will be responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of CFT and ensure effective governance and compliance with all legal requirements. To fulfil this aim, the Managing Director must ensure that robust structures and systems are in place to deliver CFT’s strategic priorities and CFT’s charitable aims and objectives.
A few key responsibilities of the role include:
- Take ownership of delivering the future direction and shape of CFT and deliver the CFT vision
- Provide organisational leadership for CFT, establishing and implementing business objectives through a business plan
- Work closely with the Chair of the Board, Trustees and staff, building positive working relationships in a constructive and consultative environment
- Manage the agreements (service delivery) with the ECFs with who CFT has a specific and formal arrangement
- Deliver the services and outcomes to the ECF Network, the Forests that CFT supports and those Forests that CFT runs
- Support project development work taking place at local level to support the Northern Forest programme
- Develop and lead funding strategies and write or assist with writing funding bids when required
This list is not exhaustive, please access the full job description for this role attached to this advertisment.
To be successful in the role, the postholder must have previous senior management and leadership experience gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity. A track record of developing and implementing Business Plans is also a must, along with experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders and forming effective partnerships, working effectively with a board of trustees or equivalent, and managing contracts and service providers.
The postholder will have outstanding leadership skills with the ability to develop strategic plans and motivate and inspire others, knowledge of financial management, including budgets/cashflow, income generation and writing successful funding applications, and knowledge of community engagement and mobilisation.
In return, you will receive some great benefits which include:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Remote and flexible working
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
- An enhanced pension scheme
- Possible funded training opportunities
We welcome individuals with a general interest in the environment and its preservation. We are also an equal opportunities employer who consider applications from all communities.
Should you be interested in this role we would be pleased to hear from you via a CV and a covering letter. Please submit this by the closing date of 18th April 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Technology Manager
Location: Cheam, Surrey (on-site, flexible working considered)
Salary: £52,000-£54,000 per annum
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Department: IT
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.
We are now recruiting for a Technology Manager who will work to support all colleagues across the Charity. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Charity’s technology infrastructure gives staff all the support they need to deliver our objectives.
This role manages a small in-house team, as well as overseeing the procurement and management of our IT infrastructure, managing external suppliers, and supporting colleagues in identifying opportunities for continuous technological improvement. A key remit is also to work with the HR team to identify and deliver any technological training needs.
To be successful in this role, you will be experienced in using MS Dynamics, PowerBI and a CRM in a charity context. You will also need to have hands-on experience of managing office networks and an IT helpdesk. You will have managed IT and data systems and Microsoft ecosystems, and you will have broad knowledge of cloud-based systems including Microsoft Azure, InTune and Amazon AWS.
In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 11:59 pm on 27 April. Interviews will be held w/c 5 May. Please let us know in your covering letter if any dates that week would be difficult for you.
The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
You may have experience in the following: IT Manager, Technical Manager, Tech Lead, Technical Project Manager, IT Operations Manager, Technology Lead, Systems Manager, IT Vendor Management, IT Service Integration, IT Infrastructure, Network and Cloud Management and Cybersecurity, etc.
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About the role
We seek an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our UK growth and expand our client and partner base. Reporting directly to the CEO, (initially) you will lead our sales strategy targeting UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and public sector organisations.
With a proven track record in generating revenue through outbound marketing, online channels and relationship-building, as well as developing new revenue-generating business models, you will be hands-on in driving our B2B sales, securing over £150,000 annually through direct sales, grants, tenders, contracts and partnerships. You will also contribute to developing engaging communications to support The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute the sales growth strategy aligned with organisational goals
- Proactively identify and ensure new business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR/talent leaders, MDs and decision-makers in UK businesses and/or public sector organisations
- Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and account management process, including lead identification, proposal/bid writing, pitching, and closing deals
- Develop and implement new revenue-generating business models, including subscription-based models, to expand reach, drive recurring revenue and client satisfaction
- Represent The Human Edge at conferences/events supporting with external engagement
About you
You are a commercially minded, results-driven and action-oriented business development professional with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in B2B sales and income generation within the leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and skill building/training sectors. Skilled in securing new business, developing growth strategies and building long-term client relationships, you leverage your established network of HR/talent leaders and Managing Directors in UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and/or public sector to enable consistent revenue growth.
About The Human Edge
The Human Edge is a leadership development organisation with specialist expertise and extensive experience in mentoring and coaching. For over 16 years, we have designed and implemented integrated leadership development programmes — combining mentoring, coaching, leadership development, training, and skill-building — for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.
What we offer
- Human-centred, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Agile, remote working environment
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Private health insurance
- Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the team
This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.
The Operations team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations, HR and Learning Manager, Head of Finance, HR Officer, Finance and Operations Assistant and a part time Administrator. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.
About this role
We are looking for a talented professional with a strong understanding of CRM and digital systems and a passion for maximising the value of data, who is looking to join an organisation where they can put their skills to use across all aspects of our operations. You will join at a key time to develop and embed our work in this area, providing critical support to all our teams as well as maintaining and developing our cross-organisation systems.
You will lead on the development, administration, and staff engagement with, and training on, our Salesforce CRM system. This will include data from, and working with, all departments of Impetus, including our donors and prospects, our collaboration with partner charities, and our communications with email audiences. You will also manage the relationship with our existing Salesforce partner agency, drawing on them for additional support resource and coordinating broader development projects. The successful candidate will have experience developing and drawing value from Salesforce, including both technical development and collaborating closely with teams to drive engagement and best practice.
You will be responsible for our other cross-organisational digital systems, including our office and file storage platforms, data warehouse, visualisation, and ETL tools, website analytics, and Digital Asset Management system, as well as providing support for our Finance and HR systems, including providing training to staff and answering any questions related to these systems. You will collaborate closely with our Communications team, for example around website and social media analytics and reviewing the progress of the social media strategy. From time to time you may also be asked to provide support or advice to our portfolio charities. The role will also be responsible for helping to drive adoption of GenAI across Impetus.
As the sole technical and digital specialist role at Impetus, this position requires a collaborative individual who can work across diverse teams while also operating independently with a high level of autonomy. You will take ownership of CRM and systems for a dynamic, inquisitive, and growing organisation, helping to drive its growth and impact.
Key responsibilities
CRM:
- Own the development and administration of our Salesforce system.
- Work with all teams at Impetus to maximise their engagement with Salesforce and provide relevant training.
- Manage the relationship with our Salesforce support partner to leverage additional administration, and development project, resource.
- Ensure data quality and integrity within Salesforce.
- Gather information and data to identify business requirements and processes for adding to, or further developing on, Salesforce.
- Evaluate technical solutions in terms of meeting business requirements.
- Develop reporting within Salesforce.
- Answer staff queries and ad hoc requests.
Systems Management:
- Administer, maintain, and develop core organisational systems, including our office and file storage platforms, data visualisation and ETL tools, website analytics, Digital Asset Management system, and Finance and HR systems.
- Ensure effective knowledge management across our internal systems.
- Provide support to staff on these systems, including training, and answering any queries and ad hoc requests.
- Lead the development of the visualisation of core organisational and team data, as well as managing the underlying data.
- Maintain and develop our data warehouse.
- Collaborate with our outsourced IT partner to ensure the availability, resilient operation, and development of our systems.
- Aid the development of a culture of data literacy and data-driven decision-making across Impetus.
Person specification
Essential:
- Advanced knowledge of, and significant experience with, Salesforce development in a professional context.
- Experience around ensuring compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity frameworks e.g. CyberEssentials.
- Significant experience of collaborating closely with varied non-technical stakeholders to determine requirements, evaluate solutions, and plan development.
- Experience working with agencies and partners.
- Excellent team player, willing to work flexibly and collaboratively to respond to changing organisational needs/priorities.
- A proactive and solutions focussed approach.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats to a range of audiences.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage a busy and varied workload.
- Strong attention to detail with a clear and diligent working approach.
- Experience with MS Office suite.
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Salesforce certification.
- Knowledge of and experience with some of our other core systems:
- PowerBI (or similar visualisation tools)
- Google Analytics
- Snowflake (or similar data warehouses)
- Fivetran (or similar ETL tools)
- Xero (or similar Finance tools)
- Canto (or similar Digital Asset Management systems)
- Knowledge of T-SQL.
- Experience with cross-system automation tools e.g. Zapier, Power Automate.
- Experience in delivering cross-organisational training.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 15 April 2025.
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: 23 April 2025.
Second round interviews will take place: 30 April 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.


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Our client is a Charity which specialisies in the provision of high-quality independent living accommodation for people of limited financial means. They are searching for a qualified Finance Manger to work with their leadership team, based in the Hounslow area.
The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Charity Directors and Finance Committee. The post is responsible for running and maintaining the Charity’s financial matters and records, including production of the management accounts and preparation of the draft annual report and the development of budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and other initiatives. This is a key role, working with a great team and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charity.
This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.
Job Purpose:
· Manage day to day book-keeping and key financial processes.
· Produce accurate and timely monthly accounts.
· Develop quarterly reports, annual budgets, accounts and cash flow forecasts.
· Produce the required documents and process for audit partners.
· Plan and organise data for payroll processing.
· Partner with the Charity’s Directors and Finance Committee to develop budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and initiatives.
· Work with the Charity’s key partners to ensure that all governance and compliance matters are fulfilled.
· Work effectively with the team, stakeholders and residents on a day-to-day basis.
Position Requirements:
· A track record of working in finance and teamwork.
· Excellent business acumen and commercial skills.
· Have a high level of interpersonal, communication skills with a can-do attitude.
· Be a self-starter with excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.
· A solid educational background and be a fully qualified accountant.
If you have experience in finance ideally with knowledge of the housing and or the charity sector and are passionate about undertaking a position something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Delivering results for our clients and great candidates
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. Our expectation for this role is that you will come to London 1 or 2 days each week for meetings, including a quarterly ‘all staff’ event. You may also be required to visit member hospices or suppliers from time to time. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location). We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Fixed term until April 2026, full time.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Flexible working
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interview dates: Likely to be Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April or Thursday 1 May (to be confirmed) Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams.
We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
As Business Intelligence (BI) Developer you will be responsible for working with Hospice UK’s data to provide insights that support decision-making.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and develop dashboards, reports and insights which help facilitate efficient, effective, and modern ways of working and a great colleague experience.
Guided by the Data Manager, you’ll ensure that Hospice UK complies with all relevant legislation and best practice such as complying with UK GDPR and maintaining our security accreditations. You’ll also work closely with other members of the ICT and Data team.
You’ll bring a broad set of data skills and knowledge with specific technical skills and experience developing using Power BI and SQL. We are at the start of our journey using modern data tools, with training for all colleagues planned, but you will need to guide inexperienced colleagues. Whilst challenging, this is an opportunity to shape how we work for the long term.
You’ll be working with others to collect and analyse the data that is most useful for hospices across the UK to compare their services and understand the impact we make collectively. You’ll also combine this with third-party data sources, such as population data, which will help local hospices reach everyone who needs help. Hospice UK will use this data and insight for national research and campaigning.
For our hospice sector data work, there are multiple data sources, some of which are bespoke databases within Hospice UK’s systems, whereas others are external including publicly available.
Internally, within Hospice UK, you’ll work with colleagues from different departments to improve how we measure our own performance. You’ll develop a performance reporting framework which provides clarity and insight, from our Board level key performance indicators to our day-to-day operational process performance measures.
Within Hospice UK the main data sources are our CRM, Website CMS, Grants Management, Finance and HR systems. We also use bespoke data capture forms and databases for specific purposes.
We’re a small in-house ICT and Data team, supported by 3rd party suppliers.
Your line manager is Richard Cooper, Data Manager. Richard joined Hospice UK in February 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience from the private, public and non-profit sectors.
You’ll find lots more information in the Candidate Information Pack below.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment by 12pm Tuesday 22 April 2025:
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
- A completed equalities monitoring form.
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Generating £35 million annually, GPUK’s fundraising programme enables them to expose environmental destruction, hold corporations and governments accountable, and mobilise people for climate action— all without taking money from political parties or businesses. Greenpeace has an appetite for risk-taking and experimentation. They move fast, think creatively, and embrace new ways to engage supporters.
To drive innovation across the organisation, GPUK are making a long-term commitment to a dedicated fundraising innovation function, ensuring new ideas are developed with strategic intent, tested rigorously, and embedded effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a bold and strategic leader to shape the future of fundraising at GPUK. As part of the fundraising leadership team, you will oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of the new 3-year fundraising strategy, as well as develop and embed the model for fundraising innovation.
As Deputy Director, Strategy & Innovation, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing refinement of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising strategy, aligned with GPUK’s new 3-year organisational strategies and objectives
- Provide strategic support and advice to the fundraising director and fundraising leadership team, leveraging your expertise to guide decision-making
- Work with colleagues across the fundraising department and the wider organisation to embed a culture of innovation and strategic alignment, ensuring collective ownership for delivering results
- Be accountable for the fundraising innovation pipeline and investment, while sharing responsibility for a £35m fundraising income budget, driving forward new opportunities that enhance supporter engagement and income generation
- Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative department culture, role modelling working to shared objectives, celebrating success and learning from setbacks and failures
- Line manage the Fundraising Innovation Lead and provide leadership, direction, coaching and support to the broader team, ensuring the team is motivated and equipped to perform to high standards (see applicant pack for organisation charts)
Ideal skills and experience:
- A solid understanding of various fundraising disciplines, as well as the key principles of supporter engagement and experience, achieved through operating at a senior level in a busy fundraising team
- Strong working knowledge of new product development, innovation methodologies and fundraising to deliver supporter focused propositions in a range of contexts
- A strong planner and strategic thinker, with proven experience of developing, guiding and implementing strategy at department and cross-organisation level
- Extensive experience of planning, forecasting and budgeting, including developing investment cases and modelling income, return on investment and lifetime value over short, mid and long term horizons
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high-performing teams
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism is essential, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism commitments
One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership
positions, and have recently published ambitious race representation targets.
As part of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we are committed to interviewing people of colour who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you are a person of colour, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please note this in your application.
Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Greenpeace UK are partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.
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Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals severely affected by gambling harm. Established in South London in 1971, we now operate specialist residential treatment centres across the UK, providing safe and supportive environments for recovery. In addition to our residential programmes for men and women, we offer relapse prevention, aftercare, and the unique Retreat & Counselling programme, which combines short-stay residential treatment with ongoing at-home support. Our holistic approach ensures seamless care, including support for friends and family affected by gambling harm.
Role Overview:
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities to support the strategic expansion of Gordon Moody’s reach. This role is essential in ensuring the continued delivery of vital services to those affected by gambling harm. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, strong relationship-building skills, and a deep understanding of evolving funding models, including government, corporate, and philanthropic sources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify New Business Opportunities: Research and identify potential funding sources, including government grants, charitable funding, corporate partnerships, and other innovative revenue streams aligned with Gordon Moody’s mission.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that adapt to changes in funding models, ensuring Gordon Moody remains competitive and well-positioned for future growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. Develop a deep understanding of their priorities, expectations, and funding processes.
- Tendering & Proposals: Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality funding proposals, tenders, and grant applications. Ensure all submissions align with Gordon Moody’s strategic objectives and effectively demonstrate our impact.
- Market Analysis & Intelligence: Stay informed on developments within the gambling sector, funding landscapes, and public health policies to identify trends, challenges, and growth opportunities.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Finance, HR, and Operations) to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to securing new business opportunities. Align fundraising efforts with the organisation’s broader goals.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor and report on business development progress, including secured funding, pipeline development, and impact metrics. Use data to refine strategies and improve future business development efforts.
- Ambassadorial Role: Represent Gordon Moody at key events and conferences throughout the year, promoting our mission and fostering new opportunities.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience: Proven track record in business development, ideally within the charity, healthcare, or public sector, with a strong understanding of funding models, grants, and partnership development.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think creatively and strategically about new revenue models and sustainable funding sources in a changing landscape.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from government agencies to corporate partners and foundations.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Project Management: Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse trends and data, using insights to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Passion for the Mission: A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of those affected by gambling-related harm, with a commitment to the values and mission of Gordon Moody.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the gambling sector and its challenges.
- Experience in working with public sector funding bodies or philanthropic organizations.
- Previous experience in a fundraising, partnership, or revenue-generation role in the charity sector.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven and strategic professional to contribute to the growth and sustainability of Gordon Moody, ensuring we continue to provide life-changing support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about driving change and making a tangible impact? The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a dynamic and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our People & Organisational Development (POD) team for a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2026. This is your chance to be at the forefront of our HR transformation, helping us become a skills-based organisation and creating an outstanding People Experience.
As the Senior Project Manager - People & Organisational Development, you'll lead the delivery of our Future Fit Project, a strategic programme that unifies our Talent Strategy, People Practices & Systems, and Strategic Workforce Planning. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, using agile methodologies to manage and deliver large-scale projects that align with BHF's objectives and strategy.
You’ll also support on other POD projects as required, reflecting the need for the team to respond with agility and flexibility to changing demands.
Key responsibilities include:
- leading and managing diverse projects to deliver an outstanding People Experience
- supporting internal stakeholders in solving complex HR challenges
- overseeing budgets, resourcing, and engagement activities
- ensuring projects meet objectives in terms of time, cost, quality, and business benefits
- collaborating with POD colleagues and external partners to deliver agreed outcomes
- championing excellent project management and business change best practices
About you
You are a strategic thinker with hands-on project management experience, ideally with qualifications in PRINCE2 and Agile. You have a knack for building effective working relationships and are effortlessly organised. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, are top-notch, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in managing HR projects related to Talent, Skills, Job Architecture is essential. Experience with Workday implementation is highly desirable.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have previous experience of managing projects, involving a high degree of stakeholder engagement and change
- have experience of business process mapping
- have worked with a breadth of HR processes & systems, teams and colleagues
- be solutions focused
- be able to handle multiple projects and activities concurrently
Join us in shaping an exceptional People Experience at BHF and make a real difference in our work to fund lifesaving research.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page.
Interview process
First stage interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams Friday 25th April, with second stage interviews taking place in person, at our London offices on Thursday 1st May.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
