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Interim Finance Director

Location: London – Hybrid (flexi) 
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract – 6 month (commencing Jan 2025) 
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will be part of In Kind Direct’s leadership team and contribute to the overall leadership, strategic direction and decision-making of the organisation. 

Do you believe that everyone should have access to life’s essentials & that no usable product should go to waste?

You will be joining an inspiring peer group and wider team committed to this mission. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees for In Kind Direct and In Kind Direct International, a diverse and high-profile group of individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to help drive our strategic objectives and achieve our impact goals for 2025 and beyond. 

Specifically, you will lead the development and performance of financial strategies that enable long-term financial sustainability and efficient operations of the organisation, all with the focus on delivering greater impact to those we serve. You will advise the CEO and Board on these strategies, including working with the Partnerships and Impact Director and Commercial Director to set the philanthropic and commercial income strategies. 

The Finance Director will also be responsible for implementing and developing financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to support IKD’s decision making for increased impact and improve IKD’s effectiveness and efficiency. This includes responsibility for the development and maintenance of the internal finance controls, policies, procedures and systems. Finally, you will also lead decision-making on investments, reserves and the management of financial strategy and risks, taking into account our approach to sustainability. Previous experience in eCommerce and distribution will be a significant advantage given the innovative In Kind Direct model.

Skills and experience you will bring

• Experience working at FD level with in-depth knowledge of financial and operational management, ideally including relevant experience within the charity sector.
• Strategic thinker experienced in collaborative strategy development.
• Innovative, curious and rigorous - able to find strategic solutions and work at pace to support commercial and operational decisions [CW5] with modelling that drive greater impact.
• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Understanding of Ecommerce and distribution is highly desirable.
• Wide experience of business planning, functional development and performance reporting, including to the Board of Trustees.
• Experience managing outsourced finance teams desirable.
• An experienced leader with a track record of delivering ambitious goals, bringing together diverse, inclusive, high performing teams.
• Equally adept at and enthused by engaging in strategic decision making and rolling up their sleeves to get involved in the day-to-day delivery of In Kind Direct.
• Values-driven with exceptional integrity and committed to our other core values of innovation, kindness and togetherness. 
• Knowledge and experience of tax and accounting regulations. Knowledge of the charity sector desirable.
• Demonstrably committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and promotes diversity.

About In Kind Direct

Who we are

We are a UK charity that works with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products they need to live well.

What we believe

Everyone deserves access to life’s essentials and no usable product should go to waste.

Our Purpose

We create powerful partnerships, enabling more communities to thrive.

What we do

We distribute products including personal hygiene, household, clothes, toys and technology, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to charities, community groups, food banks and schools across the UK.

We are currently supporting 500,000 people each week. In 2023 we unlocked over £25m in savings into the voluntary sector. This helped charitable organisations meet the increasing need in their communities, at a time when their own resources are stretched.

Our role

We are a practical response to the widening gap in society. We help meet today’s need and use our insights to reduce tomorrow’s. 2024 is the fourth year of our ambitious five-year strategy to triple our impact

Our impact

Since being founded in 1996 by HM King Charles III, we have distributed £359m of essential products, diverted 38,652 tonnes from waste, and supported over 15,000 charitable organisations.

Our values

We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation

Working at In Kind Direct

• We are an equal opportunities employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We have just been recognised and accredited as a Great Place to Work.
• We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses and will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. 

How to apply

To apply, please use the application link, complete a short application form, upload your CV, and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words). We will also request an Equality Monitoring Form. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 

The deadline for applying for this role is Wednesday 30th October.

You may also have experience in the following: You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance etc.

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We are looking for a Philanthropy Fundraiser to join an incredible national medical charity to be responsible for supporting on the delivery of the philanthropy and special events programme, in order to build meaningful donor relationships

Hybrid working with two days a week in the London office.

The Charity
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits flexible working!

The Role
Deliver the Philanthropy and Special Events Strategy, in turn securing income from HNWIs.

Assist with the development and delivery of a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events in order to raise awareness of the cause, and help retain existing donors and engage new prospects.

Build, manage and maintain a portfolio of donors from 5,000 gifts upwards, stewarding relationships to ensure donor satisfaction and long-term financial commitment.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues in Fundraising to identify major donor prospects and opportunities to maximise donor experience.

The Candidate

Experience of relationship management and development, including delivery of high quality supporter care.

Proven experience in philanthropy fundraising having personally secured five figure gifts from a major donor

Proven ability to proactively seek and secure new prospects

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Senior Programme Innovation Manager will lead MyBnk’s programme development, innovation, evaluation, and quality assurance. This role ensures that our programmes are:

• Relevant, engaging and regularly updated
• Of exceptional quality
• Delivered consistently across the organisation

As part of the Programmes and Delivery Directorate and the Senior Management Team (SMT), the post holder will drive programme innovations using data, evidence, external best practice and triangulated with feedback from trainers and learners to maintain MyBnk’s position as a market leader of learner-centred programme design. The role is focused on enabling programme flexibility while ensuring that our delivery remains rigorous and outcomes-driven. 

Do you have a passion for digital systems and helping an organisation transform its culture and operations to make the best use of digital technology?

Do you love working with people and supporting them to get the most out of the systems we use?

Church Urban Fund is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our Digital Systems work and set the standards for our use of digital technology, especially in the best use of our CRM, which will help us realise our organisational strategy.

About you: The successful candidate will have excellent skills around digital processes and management of a CRM software.   You will have experience of Salesforce or other CRM software and how to integrate this with other software systems.  You will be a person who seeks to make the best use of the digital tools that we have and strongly support others to improve their knowledge of digital systems.  With strong interpersonal skills you will be able to support and train colleagues for them to get the most out of their use of the CRM.   We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can set and monitor performance standards and continuously improve processes and systems.

About us: Church Urban Fund is a national charity working with local leaders, churches and other faith groups all over England. Our local partners are committed to serving and strengthening the community where they live.  We are working to build just and flourishing communities so that everyone across England can access support when they need it most.

Why this role matters: This is an important role because you will be supporting our work ending poverty through building relationships and thanking our wonderful churches and supporters.  You will be proactive in looking at ways to improve and deliver better systems.

If you want to use your skills and qualities to make an impact in communities across England, we want to hear from you.

Closing date: 17:00 Monday 11th November 2024, with interviews to be held on 26th November 2024 in London.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhanced Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Westminster. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£28,068.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community, by providing flexible and individually tailored support.

Rota:

5 week rolling rota, working on a 4-5-6 day week pattern

Shift times:

Early: 8am-4pm

Late: 2:30pm-10:30pm

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support actions and capture outcomes in Support and Risk Management files.
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community especially the local mental health system to ensure that customers receive the best treatment available
Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. , health and wellbeing) , build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned.
Work patterns are over a 7 day shift rota (shift pattern is a mix of early shifts (8am-4pm) and late shifts (2:30pm-10:30pm) . The service operates 24 hours 7 days a week.
All staff members must be confident using IT.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self-development as well as thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health
About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Liberty is looking for a creative and strategic lawyer to join its legal team.  Strategic litigation is core to Liberty’s work.  Our lawyers work closely with the rest of the organisation using casework and legal advice to help Liberty reach its strategic goals.  You will be responsible for running a small caseload of strategic litigation, conducting interventions and providing specialist human rights advice.  A large part of the role is identifying and then scoping potential cases, working closely with other organisations to develop the litigation in a collaborative and creative way.

If you are interested in a job that involves innovative legal work in the NGO sector, we would like to hear from you. We have deliberately not included a requirement for a certain level of PQE in the selection criteria as we are keen to hear from candidates with pre-qualification experience, including experience outside the legal sector.  We are also interested in more experienced applicants who may not see themselves as a human rights lawyer, but are interested in moving into this area.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the Westminster office.

The deadline for applications is 12PM Friday 8 November 2024.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held on the week commencing 18 November 2024

Second round interview will be held on the week commencing 25 November 2024

Apply via the job board on our wesbite.

Position: Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

Hours: 5 days – Full time – 35 hours would consider 4 days -28 hours for the right person 

Salary: From £21,998 (for 4 days/week) to £27,498 (for 5 days/week), raising to £22,798 to £28,498 on successful completion of training, probation and six-month review.

Location: Based in Guildford and covering Surrey

Accountable to: ISVA Team Leader

DBS check: Yes

Closing on: Friday 15th November at 12 noon.

This is a new opportunity to join our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) team.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community, all genders and particularly applicants from diverse groups.

RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all genders (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992.

We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. This service also includes supporting the survivor to seek justice through the judicial system, should the survivor wish.

We also provide one-to-one counselling, group work, youth counselling and a family support programme, and a national Telephone Helpline.

Volunteers are an important part of the work we do. Volunteers staff our Helpline and many of our qualified counsellors work on a voluntary basis with survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

ISVA

ISVAs are survivor-focused advocates, who support survivors of recent and non-recent rape and sexual abuse to enable them to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse they have experienced. An ISVA provides individual support and this will vary from client to client.  

This role is based at the RASASC Guildford office and will work across Surrey. The ISVA must have a full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work purposes.

You will be part of a dedicated, experienced, and friendly team consisting of Eleven ISVAs. The ISVAs meet fortnightly for peer support and work collaboratively with each other to share knowledge. Each ISVA has a lead area of responsibility in addition to your caseload supporting a range of clients.

You will be provided with monthly clinical supervision and attend monthly one-to-one meetings with the ISVA team leader.

Job Description

• To support survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
• It is the responsibility of the ISVA to impartially advise the client on all options open to them, such as the Criminal Justice System, SARC, GUM clinic and other local services.
• The ISVAs are expected to balance a caseload that includes survivors progressing through the criminal justice process as well as survivors that have decided not to report, or who are no longer in the criminal justice process.
• The ISVA will be based at Guildford RASASC but will be expected to travel throughout Surrey.
• The ISVA is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document, as the job description cannot cover every issue which may arise within the post.

 Key Tasks

· The ISVA will provide a survivor-focused, independent service, distinct from the role of a crisis worker or counsellor.

· Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with survivor and develop a support plan for the survivor.

· To provide advice and support across a wide range of issues, such as housing, health and education, that will help to support the survivor and ensure their ongoing safety in the aftermath of the abuse.

· Manage caseload and maintain necessary case files and records including monitoring information as required under funding conditions and by RASASC.

· To provide expert advice and support in relation to issues and the impact of rape and sexual abuse on this client group to other members of the ISVA team as well as the wider RASASC team. 

The ISVA will be required to undertake accredited training specifically designed to support them in delivering this service. This training is delivered virtually and is over six modules. Each module is taught over two consecutive days to minimise the amount of time ISVAs are away.

Personal Specification

Experience:

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workload, including time management skills
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Knowledge and understanding of child and vulnerable adult protection procedures and information sharing protocols
• Handling confidential information
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a small team in a busy and challenging environment
• Full driving licence and car that can be utilised for work purposes.

Desirable

• Case Management skills – ability to accurately maintain records
• Crisis management skills – including risk management
• Knowledge and commitment to multi-agency partnership working.
• Experience of delivering presentation/training.
• Experience of working with survivors of rape and sexual abuse and an understanding of the variety of issues affecting survivors

In return, we can offer you 25 days’ annual leave, an additional day on or near your birthday, eight public holidays, additional long service leave of one day a year up to a week’s leave (pro rata) after probation is passed, contributory pension scheme, reimbursement of business travel expenses at 45p per mile and six free trauma related workshops a year.

Application

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all genders and sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups.

Interviews will be held in person on Friday 22nd November  

Please go to our website for more information about the role and for details on how to apply.  

Role: Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa)

Salary: Location specific, based on global equity scales, Senegal $57,209, Chad $61,976, Niger $59,252, for other locations please enquire

Contract: Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, DRC, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal or Togo

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a UK-based charity that operates globally, to recruit for a Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa), building relationships with a range of stakeholders to support regional advocacy initiatives.

Building on two decades of work on extractive industries transparency and accountability, the organisation's network of over a thousand organisations from more than 50 countries is campaigning for a just transition to a fairer, cleaner energy future. The organisation's global strategy, Vision 2025, lays out a roadmap for a powerful and connected global network that can challenge the vested interests of oil, gas and mining companies.

Reporting to the Director of Member Engagement, the Senior Regional Coordinator (Francophone Africa) will build relationships to advance regional advocacy initiatives to foster movement building, member growth and diversity. The postholder will lead consultations with members and partners throughout the region, identifying strategic priorities, managing sub-granting and regional fund-raising. The successful candidate will map and coordinate members’ engagement in regional advocacy, and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning practices to inform strategic planning.

To be successful, you will be fluent in both English and French (written and spoken), with excellent relationship building and advocacy skills. You will have experience working with civil society on capacity building and/or natural resource governance and have familiarity with global extractive industry transparency. You will have experience of working with networks or coalitions, with knowledge of the political contact and stakeholder landscape in Francophone Africa.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

In order to apply please, submit your CV and Covering Letter. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

All CVs and Covering Letters must be in English to be considered.

We are currently looking for a CRM Systems Manager to join our IT department on a full time permanent basis.

As part of the Digital Systems team, the CRM Systems Manager is responsible for managing the organisation’s Ticketing, Customer Relationship Management and Fundraising CRM application and associated systems. This multifaceted role covers the ongoing support, training and continuous improvement of the applications.

The System Manager oversees system administration and ensures helpdesk requests are resolved appropriately and efficiently, to maximise system effectiveness and high standards of customer service.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to: 

• Provide support to Southbank Centre and the resident orchestras on CRM, ticketing and other systems
• Research, plan and implement improvements to CRM, ticketing and other relevant systems
• Deliver training on CRM, ticketing and other systems for Southbank Centre and the resident orchestras
• Supplier management
• Supervise industry standard management and best practice processing of data relating to system database and tools to provide high-quality business information
• Take part in the relevant system communities and keep on top of the latest improvements, issues and ideas
• Support system integration and contribute to the development of Southbank Centre’s information architecture
• Contribute to compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR), regulation and best practice

To learn more about the role please download the Job Description from our career page.

We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview for this role please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email our People Team and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. 

By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. SC is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all.  We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. 

If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.

Our Artistic Mission

The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.

At the Southbank Centre we believe in:

Creating welcoming spaces

• Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities. 
• This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.

Making wonderful experiences together

• Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
• This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.

Sparking new thinking

• Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
• This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.

Benefits & Perks:

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5%  employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga 
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Here are five reasons why you should join Ambition Institute’s 12-month teacher training programme:

Learn with England’s largest professional development provider
We are England’s largest professional development provider for teachers and school leaders with 1 in 9 teachers and leaders in state-funded schools currently developing professionally with Ambition.​ When your programme is complete, you also have the option to progress your career further and move on to our two-year training for Early Career Teachers, which will help you develop your expertise.

Train in school: You’ll do most of your training in one school. This gives you immediate opportunities to put the theory you’ve learned into practice in a classroom, supported by teaching experts.

Be guided by a mentor: To ensure you’re supported throughout your training; we match you with an experienced teacher who will guide you every step of the way.

Benefit from blended learning: You’ll get the high-quality academic training you'd expect to get from a university combined with immersive, classroom learning.

Become a qualified teacher. After successfully completing the programme, you’ll achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) enabling you to start your career in teaching straight away.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, you will need:

· An undergraduate bachelor's degree with honours, generally 2:2 or above, or equivalent.

· A GSCE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent.

· Primary school trainees will need a GSCE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent

· By the start of the training, successful candidates must have permission to work in the UK full-time for the duration of the programme.

Locations available for our training currently include: 

North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, Midlands, East of England and London. Use our map tool to filter to a location that suits you.

Salary:

We offer ways to complete teacher training while also receiving a salary. There will be a limit on how many salaried places are available. Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and you will be taken to our partner tool, allowing you to read more about each of our school partners who will be delivering our teacher training, including those offering salaried places on the programme.

Funding:

If you do not choose a salaried teacher training course, and depending on your subject choice you may be eligible to receive funding through a bursary or a scholarship up to £31,000 which you do not have to pay back. You can learn more about all the teacher training funding options via our ‘funding’ tab here Initial Teacher Training Programme: Train to Teach | Ambition Institute.

Option of part-time training:

A part-time option is also available over two years, but not all our school partners offer this option. Again, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to see which of our partners are providing this.

Application instructions:

Do you want to be an inspiring teacher? Take your next step today and join us by clicking ‘Apply Now’. You will then be taken to our partner tool where you can select your preferred school partner in a location suited to you, then you can make a start on your application. Alternatively, you can follow the same ‘Apply Now’ link and just register your interest in our Teacher Training programme for now and we’ll be in touch with more details.

About Ambition

A great teacher changes the future every day. They can be the critical factor in a child’s success, especially for those who have had a tough start in life. At Ambition Institute, we support teachers and school leaders at every stage of their careers, helping them to keep getting better. We are a charity providing training and professional development based on the most rigorous research and evidence about what really works. Together, we’re shaping the future of education to give every child the best start in life.

Job Purpose

Global Generation is looking for someone who is passionate about working with local communities to create safe, inclusive and inspiring green spaces. As the Story Garden Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Story Garden and our move in October 2025. You will work closely with our community engagement team, to ensure that the Story Garden legacy lives on in Somers Town. You will also manage our small Garden Team, to oversee horticultural, volunteering and community engagement activities at the Story Garden and for a short period of time, after the move, at our new site and/or in a new community hub created in Somers Town.

Organisational Context

Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world.
Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work:

• To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults

• To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment

We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and biodiverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King’s Cross (with a permanent community garden currently being built in KX) and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, carpentry, making, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change.

This role is primarily based at the Story Garden in King’s Cross, working closely with our local community of Somers Town. You will work with the garden team, community engagement team, education & community programmes team, chefs, volunteers and engage people of all ages.

Main duties and responsibilities

Garden planning and management of Story Garden and related projects

• Support garden team with horticultural work, including planning and procurement

• Project manage Story Garden funded projects - responsible for ensuring outputs and outcomes are monitored and met, building strong relationships with and reporting to funders (City Bridge Trust, Future Neighbourhoods Phase 3)

• Work alongside our Community Engagement Manager to run community events

• Alongside the Head of Gardens, manage the general Story Garden budget

  Project Management of Story Garden move

• Project manage the move of the Story Garden ensuring that there is a positive legacy to the work done at the Story Garden - this will involve donating plants, planters and structures to others in the local community

• Build on existing and create new partnerships with others locally, local community organisations and TRAs to deliver the legacy of the Story Garden

  Training and volunteering

• Manage and deliver corporate volunteer days at Story Garden and the new garden we’re building

• Support the Seasonal Gardener on the running of the Gardening Club

• Work with the Somers Town Team to integrate volunteering and training opportunities within the wider area and upskill local people

  Line management

• Line manage 3 members of staff and volunteers and support their professional development through regular check ins, monthly 1:1s and regular meetings about projects.

What we are looking for

Essential

• City & Guilds Level 2 Horticulture or equivalent and 3 years experience in a practical horticulture role, feeling confident enough to facilitate gardening activities

• Good understanding of organic horticulture principles and practice

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and overseeing monitoring and reporting

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders

• Experience of line management

•  Experience running volunteer sessions

• Excellent administration, written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Experience undertaking risk assessments

• Experience running corporate volunteer sessions

• Experience managing a community garden

These are some of our core values which we aim for all of our staff to share and develop to guide our work:

• Commitment to equity, diversity and sustainability in all aspects of our approach

• Passionate about working with people to engage them in ways to learn new skills, build connections and fulfil their potential

• A love of working outdoors, the natural environment and urban greening

• Appreciation of working across sectors, disciplines and worldviews

Benefits to working with Global Generation

We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our partnership with the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the Charity.

Music and Performing Arts Coordinator

We are seeking a Music and Performing Arts Coordinator to lead on the planning and delivery of a varied, creative, dynamic, safe and youth-focused music and performing arts programme.

Position: Music and Performing Arts Coordinator

Location: Burnt Oak, London - HA8 0DT

Salary: £28,000-£29,500, pro rata per annum - depending on experience

Contract: Part time, Permanent - 20 hours a week (0.5 FTE) – (flexibility required, including regular evenings and weekend work)

About the role:

The role of Music and Performing Arts Coordinator will be delivered through two distinct spaces: The Music Room (including a recording studio) and a Performing Arts Studio. You will work with sessional staff to ensure that these two spaces are well-used and well-maintained. You will also ensure that special projects/events that involve music and performing arts are properly organised and arranged.

You will work to ensure the music and performing arts provision is ambitious, based on the organisation’s “Try, Train, Team” model (every space having a range of activities that allow young people to give something new a go, to develop skills and to do it with others). Finally, you will be a part of the Delivery Team, helping to deliver our overall objectives as an organisation.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Music and Performing Arts Coordinator you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience of line management and team leadership
• Qualification, or experience of delivering music or performing arts activities to young people
• Excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a wide range of young people
• Ability to motivate and engage staff, volunteers and young people through Music and Performing Arts
• Knowledge of the issues affecting young people and an ability to work with challenging behaviour and complex needs
• A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The strength of the organisation is the diversity of its people, there is a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Work, Music Teacher, Performing Arts Teacher, Drama Teacher, Sessional Youth Worker, Activities Coordinator, Social and Recreational Coordinator, Performing Arts, Music, Activities Instructor, Performing Arts Leader, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Ivy Rock Partners is currently supporting an impactful organisation in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated finance team that is making a difference within medical research. The role involves contributing to high-quality statutory audits, efficient month-end and year-end processes, and maintaining a strong financial control environment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Support the production of group year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Interpret and communicate the impact of FRS102 changes on the organization’s financial practices.
• Drive process improvements to reduce reporting timeframes and enhance the quality of financial information.
• Play a key role in developing and optimizing finance systems.
• Perform monthly reconciliation and group consolidation tasks.
• Maintain a robust control environment, proactively managing risks, and addressing audit findings.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of effective financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified Financial Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
• Recent experience in an accounting practice, with knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS102) and charities SORP.
• Strong knowledge of tax and VAT compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel, including functions like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; experience with Workday is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

What’s on Offer:

• A permanent role that offers the chance to directly contribute to meaningful work.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic finance team and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

Multimedia and Art Coordinator

We are seeking a Multimedia and Art Coordinator to lead on the planning and delivery of a varied, creative, dynamic, safe and youth-focused Multimedia and Arts and Crafts

Position: Multimedia and Art Coordinator

Location: Burnt Oak, London - HA8 0DT

Salary: £28,000-£29,500, pro rata per annum - depending on experience

Contract: Part time, Permanent - 20 hours a week (0.5 FTE) – (flexibility required, including regular evenings and weekend work)

About the role:

The role of Multimedia and Art Coordinator will be delivered through two distinct spaces: the Multimedia Room and the Arts and Crafts Studio. You will work with sessional staff to ensure that these two spaces are well-used and well-maintained. You will also ensure that special projects/events that involve multimedia and arts and crafts are properly organised and arranged.

You will work to ensure the multimedia and arts and crafts provision is ambitious, based on the organisation’s “Try, Train, Team” model (every space having a range of activities that allow young people to give something new a go, to develop skills and to do it with others). Finally, you will be a part of the Delivery Team, helping to deliver the overall objectives as an organisation.

About You:

To be successful in the role of Multimedia and Art Coordinator you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience of line management and team leadership
• Qualification, or experience of delivering multimedia or arts and crafts activities to young people
• Excellent communication skills to deliver activity programmes to a wide range of young people
• Ability to motivate and engage staff, volunteers and young people through Multimedia and Arts and Crafts
• Knowledge of the issues affecting young people and an ability to work with challenging behaviour and complex needs
• A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The strength of the organisation is the diversity of its people, there is a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Work, Arts Teacher, Sessional Youth Worker, Multimedia Teacher, Activities Coordinator, Social and Recreational Coordinator, Creative Arts, Media, Multimedia Designer, Graphic Design, AV Multimedia, Multimedia Journalism, Multimedia Artist, Artist, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.