Jobs in kings langley
About us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty. Our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe. However, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The role
NEA has an exciting opportunity for a Training and Education Officer to support with the delivery of our accredited training and qualifications to stakeholders across the United Kingdom as well as develop and deliver our expanding education programme nationwide.
You will work across both the training and education teams to develop and deliver training courses and education workshops to frontline workers, volunteers and young people from a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations.
Our training courses and workshops cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low-carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice. You will work alongside the training team to develop, design and deliver these engaging online and face-to-face courses and qualifications. You will act as an examiner for all NEA qualifications, assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications; and have the ability to identify new opportunities for training and assessment product development.
You will work closely with the existing education team to enhance the current education provision of the charity; you will develop and deliver education sessions in line with programme and funding needs. Delivery will include both Primary and Secondary school sessions as well as bespoke education sessions for care leavers, young carers, youth offenders and children soon to be attending university or college.
We are accepting applications from across the United Kingdom however, we are particularly interested in hearing from applicants in the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North-East of England.
What you will need to succeed
You will possess a relevant training or education qualification and have recent, demonstrable experience in delivering adult training and or primary / secondary school sessions. Ideally, you will also bring experience in one or more of the following fields: energy, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues, or housing.
With excellent communication skills and IT skills, you will be adaptable and bring a lot of energy to the team. You’ll be brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and have a passion to deliver training and education to people from diverse backgrounds and the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
You will be expected to deliver training and education sessions depending on organisational need, as well as occasionally delivery in wider England and Wales. This will require overnight stays and flexibility on the part of the post holder.
The role of Training and Education Officer will be part of the Development and Partnerships Directorate and the postholder will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.
Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.
We are offering:
- £31,068 - £35,836 (Points 18 -25) (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
- 11.5% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum.
- Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 06 May2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No agency or advertising enquiries please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Nutley Edge Activity Breaks Manager
Full-time – 38 hours per week
Salary: £41,170.00 per annum
Location: East Sussex / London
Do you love the excitement of being on holiday? Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism? If so, we want you to lead our dedicated Activity Breaks team to help us create treasured memories for our guests!
What is a Nutley Edge Activity Break?
Nutley Edge Activity Breaks are Outward’s supported holidays for adults with learning disabilities and autism. They are five days and four nights long and take place at our beautiful holiday site near Uckfield in East Sussex. Every break is themed and guests take part in a range of activities such as archery, art, music, yoga, and day trips to local towns, cities, and historical sites. Our breaks give guests the opportunity to get away for a holiday, meet new people, and explore the best of East Sussex.
“Outward have employed the best activity team because the compassion and care they showed to us was better than I have ever seen before. They gave me the acceptance of anxiety disorders to believe and achieve. To me, acceptance is more important than any other medicine. Nutley Edge will be my new home from home.” – Activity Break Guest
What is the role of the Manager?
As manager, with the support of the deputy(s), you will organise varied and fun breaks for our guests. This includes carrying out assessments for new guests, supporting the team to deliver respite care, coaching the staff team, and embedding high standards in the service. We run 20 breaks a year and wish to grow this number, around about 10 of which are led by the Activity Team Manager on site in East Sussex. During activity breaks food and your own room is provided and an additional sleep in payment for each night supporting a break is paid.
We are a London based charity and welcome applicants for this role on the understanding they are able to support at least 10 breaks throughout a year (providing day and overnight support for 5 days/ 4 nights at a time in East Sussex), are able to travel to our North East London offices to attend meetings and training sessions, and travel to assessments and marketing events as required.
In the role, you will:
• Manage all aspects of the activity breaks
• Engage, enable, and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions
• Strive to promote individual choice, independence, and self confidence in our guests
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor your team of support workers to deliver high quality and person-centred support
• Embed a culture of positive behaviour support
• Ensure the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and managed to meet CQC essential standards
• Conduct assessments and develop risk assessments
• Manage the budget
• Complete fundraising applications if required
• Grow the number of activity breaks
• Market and promote activity breaks including attend local events, forums, carers groups and talking with professionals in order to grow our service and ensure the success of the activity breaks
What qualities and experience should the ideal candidate have?
We are looking for somebody who has:
• Experience managing the support provided for people with a learning disability, autism, and complex needs (including behaviours of distress)
• Excellent communication skills and IT skills
• Experience of staff management and the ability to lead by example to develop a strong team
• Creativity and flexibility, with experience of dealing with the unexpected
• Experience carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans
• A commitment to providing high quality and personalised active support
• A commitment to upholding the rights of people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making.
• A passion for engaging, enabling, and empowering people with autism or a learning disability to lead the lives they want
• Knowledge of managing a budget
• A driving licence and willingness to drive a minibus is desirable
Employee Benefits
We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:
• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme
• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
• Blue Light Card
About Outward
Outward was set up in 1975 by parents of children with a disability looking for alternatives to institutional care. Ever since then, we have been providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, accept responsibilities, and develop as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.
How to Apply
If you think you are who we are looking for, please submit a CV and statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role by referring to the Job Description and the Person Specification.
The closing Date for all Applications is 6th May 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning 12th May 2025
Outward is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
At Outward, we support people with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum, older people and young people at risk in their homes.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£23,400.00 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
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.
Linden Road in Redbourn supports 2 gentlemen living in their own bungalows with everyday life skills. The service provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control, enabling customers to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.
We are looking some someone who is able to build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere.
What you'll do:
- 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.
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- To provide a flexible and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations.
- Providing personalised support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment, including cleaning their accommodation and maintaining good personal hygiene
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:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent customer relationship management and ability to lone work
- Proven experience of motivating and supporting customers
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- The ability to think creatively to work with the staff team to provide a variety of community activities for our customers
- A willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
- A willingness support the customers in various community activities, such as swimming, walking, going to the church etc.
- Driver desirable.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Drivers
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 100 services, providing support to thousands of 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 and complex needs, young people and care leavers 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.
Please see our website for the full Job description
Communications Specialist
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist ready to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment who can easily grasp and communicate impact to different audiences.
This is a remote working role.
Position: Communications Specialist
Location: Remote
Salary: £32 - £35k per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract: 2 years fixed term with likelihood of becoming permanent
Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025, 9am UTC
The Role
As Communications Specialist, you will draft compelling content for different audiences and support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement the communications and social media strategy.
Key areas of responsibility include:
· Coordination across the team and external stakeholders
· Content generation
· Drive efficiency and continuous improvement
· Use relationships for change
· Visual identity
The role is currently fixed term with likelihood of becoming a permanent role.
About You
You will be an excellent coordinator to help drive efficiency, input from across the team, and external stakeholders, helping to meet time-bound communications. You will be an exceptional writer across different platforms and a strategic thinker. You will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment and across a friendly and busy team.
You will have experience of:
· Working in a communications role or another relevant field.
· Excellent project management, coordination and organisational skills.
· Creating compelling communications, particularly for digital (website, newsletter and social media).
· Communicating well with external suppliers and partners, including funders.
· Designing and implementing communications plans which have delivered impact, which map relevant audiences and develop messages that resonate with them.
· Project managing high-profile moments for organisations (for events, research or campaigns).
About the Organisation
Join a leading global membership organisation that brings together over 200 consumer organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers.
Working with Members and partners from government, business and civil society across national borders, the organisation addresses systemic global issues that impact people in the marketplace – safeguarding rights amidst rapid digitalisation, driving consumer empowerment in the shift towards sustainable living, delivering a fair and safe financial system and more. Working here provides the opportunity to build solutions and partnerships to address the foremost marketplace issues and opportunities at global scale.
Employee Benefits
Employee salary and benefits are offered in line with the statutory requirements in effect for the regional location that the applicant resides in. This includes co-working spaces (up to 2 days at Regus offices) and an allowance for the pension scheme if the individual is hired through Globalization Partners, an international recruitment partner. Holiday entitlement will be specific to each location and will be dependent on the public holidays available in the location.
The role is with an equal opportunities employer with a policy to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Communication Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Specialist/Officer, Digital Communication Specialists, Marketing and Communications Specialist.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and
The role
- To support the Volunteer Manager and relevant departments through the coordination of volunteer opportunities, ensuring the smooth delivery of volunteering activities and events.
- To provide key administrative support in the accurate recording and reporting of volunteer information.
- To work alongside the Volunteer Manager, volunteers and teams to support Thames Valley Air Ambulance in achieving its vision to grow the scope of volunteering, maximising opportunities for both volunteers and the charity.
About you
- You will have good planning and organisation skills, as well as being a great communicator and able to motivate others.
- Ideally you will have experience of working with volunteers or with people in unpaid roles in the community. The successful candidate will be able to show an understanding of the motivation of volunteers and the challenges involved in recruiting, training and retaining volunteers.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office products is essential
- Above all, you will be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and love working with people
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday / 187.5 Hours Holiday (FTE)
- Hybrid Working (HQ for at least 2 days per week)
- Holiday Trading
- Health Cash Plan
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
Vacancy Closing Date: Monday 28th April at 1000
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 7th May
Location: Stokenchurch
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 20 to 25 hours per week
Salary: £25,459 to £26,634 (FTE)
You may also have experience in the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Trainer, Volunteering, Recruitment Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Voluntary Sector etc.
REF-220 998
The Governance and Risk Officer (GRO) will provide support to the Head of Governance & Risk by providing administrative and organisational support in all areas of governance and risk by implementing and maintaining risk assurance activities, including the corporate risk registers, policy management, contract review and internal audit delivery.
The GRO will aid in the creation of an assurance function to manage governance, risk and adherence to policies and procedures, and will also support with the administration of the charity’s committees, both at executive and trustee level.
- Involved in ensuring the charity is keeping to the highest standards of corporate governance, and identifying, implementing and tracking changes to procedures to help drive improvements.
- Working with colleagues across all levels and areas of the organisation to promote awareness of good governance and assurance practices.
- Providing administrative support to the Head of Governance & Risk and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining various risk assurance logs and registers and engaging with key stakeholders to drive improvements against those logs.
- Undertaking various administrative tasks and assisting the Head of Governance & Risk to maintain a robust forward plan for the risk and assurance function and various trustee sub-committees.
We are looking for.
- You’ll demonstrate strong administration skills, self-motivated and exceptional attention to detail.
- You’ll have outstanding communication (clear and concise in both written and spoken communication) and interpersonal skills to engage with colleagues at all levels.
- You’re enthusiastic about personal learning and growth – willing to undertake training and an ability to learn quickly.
- You’ll demonstrate excellent administration, planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- You’ll be computer literate and competent in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- You’ll have ability to review, analyse and interpret data and act upon the findings.
Why the DofE Award?
- The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart.
- Access to a generous benefit, including volunteering leave, generous pension scheme and a healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme.
- The opportunity to collaborate and engage on national projects with colleagues across the whole charity.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.
How to apply
If you are excited about the prospect of working for the DofE and believe you have the desired skills and experience to make a real success of this role, then we are keen to hear from you.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
Applications will close on Monday 5th May – Midnight
1st Interviews will take place: WC 12th May (to be held virtually via Teams)
2nd Interview will take place: WC 19th May (to be held virtually via Teams)
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£27,352.00.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
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.
The Heaney Cluster an intensively supported housing scheme for the most challenging customers in the borough. The majority of the customers come with a history of entrenched rough sleeping; often coupled with enduring mental health difficulties. The aim is to offer a home to those who would have difficulty finding accommodation because of their lifestyle choices involving extreme drug and alcohol misuse.
The role requires one to work on a shift pattern:7.45am to 3.45pm and 2.00pm to 10pm.The team comprises of Therapist, Move on coordinator, Housing Officer, 16 support workers, 2 Team Leaders, One Project Manager. It would be good to have you join this team.
What you'll do:
If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer.
* Support customers to maintain their tenancies.
* Support to budget and prevent rent arrears.
* Assess their practical and emotional needs to incorporate in their support plan.
* To develop support plans and risk management plans.
* Carry out weekly health and safety checks.
* Carry out security duties / welfare checks to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
* Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
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:
* Exudes a warm friendly presence 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
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self development
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* 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 motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
* Relevant specialism experience (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 100 services, providing support to thousands of 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 and complex needs, young people and care leavers 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.
Please see our website for full Job decription
Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE
£63,256 - £68,244 inclusive annual salary plus essential car user allowance up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Permanent full-time (37 hours per week)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
Built Environment
About the role
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Property and Asset Manager to lead the Council's property function. This role encompasses strategic planning, development, and management of the Council's non-housing property portfolios (operational, leisure & heritage, community and commercial assets). This will include ensuring the optimal use and management of the Council's estate, maximising financial and social returns while aligning with corporate and political priorities.
There will be a particular focus on the Council's strategic asset management plan and the role also has oversight of the Council’s commercial landlord function. The role is key to the effective delivery of professional advisory, valuation, and transactional services across the Council’s portfolios.
This is an exciting senior role which belongs to the job family of ‘Service Manager’ as such the role holder will be a member of the Council’s Wider Leadership Team (WLT).
About you
It is essential that you are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. They expect that you will bring a proven record of accomplishment from within the property sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of operating as a service manager in a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of property and asset management principles, ideally in a local government setting. Knowledge and understanding of property valuations is essential.
You will possess excellent people skills allied with the proven ability to listen, explain, negotiate and influence. You will be an enthusiastic, skilled subject matter expert with excellent presentation and report writing skills.
You’ll need analytical and communication skills, political acumen, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to effectively operate in a political environment with substantial practical and procedural knowledge of public sector practice is key.
The Council’s property function is small team with a large remit, the post holder must therefore be willing and able to get stuck in and deliver their own broad case load of transactions. At the same time, as the most senior surveyor at the Council, the post holder must be comfortable operating at a strategic level, setting the direction for the wider team as well as being an experienced and competent manager of other managers.
A forward-thinker with a strong customer focus, you’ll drive forward digital improvements while fostering innovation and performance improvement. Above all, you’ll embody the Council’s values and behaviours and deliver the best outcomes for our residents.
You will be required to attend evening meetings and evening and weekend working as needed from time to time. There is a requirement for you to also be available as part of the Council’s emergency planning arrangements, which requires you to be a first aider and fire warden, and you must have the ability to travel around the Borough.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and award winning market and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
• Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
To apply
Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria they use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
The application process is likely to involve a technical assessment between the shortlisting and interview stages, candidates rejected following the technical assessment will not be taken forward for interview.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th May 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: Monday 19th May 2025
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
You may also have experience in the following: Property Manager, Property Management, Project Management, Property Services, Manager, Housing, Housing Management, Strategic Management , Asset Management, Chartered Surveyor, RICS, Property Valuer, etc.
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CHARITY FOUNDATION MANAGER REQUIRED
James Marshall Foundation (JMF) is a long-established local charity. Its mission is to support financially disadvantaged young people aged 4 to 24 years old living in Harpenden, Wheathampstead, Kimpton, Redbourn, Flamstead or Markyate by awarding individual grants for education and career development opportunities.
In 2024, JMF awarded over 850 individual grants totalling £200,000.
We are seeking a dedicated Foundation Manager to oversee the operational and strategic management of the James Marshall Foundation.
The JMF has an endowment and as such, our focus is on the effective distribution of funds to support our objectives and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the charity.
The Foundation Manager is responsible for, amongst other things, managing the grant process, overseeing financial stewardship (including in respect of the foundation’s properties), supporting the trustees, fulfilling compliance and reporting obligations, and maintaining the visibility of JMF with local schools and other relevant bodies. The Foundation Manager will manage a team of 3 part-time Foundation Associates.
The role is based in our office in Harpenden, with the expectation of hours being 28–30 hours a week on a minimum of 4 days. Attendance at some evening meetings will be required.
Salary: £45–50,000 FTE
We are looking for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Financial experience and excellent communication skills essential.
Closing date for applications: 0900 Tuesday 6th May 2025
Do you have experience working with large databases and a good working knowledge of data and processes? Do you have the skills and passion to help us support our CRM system and improve our supporters' experience?
If so, you could be Data Support Assistant we're looking for!
About the role
Our Database Support Team works to provide efficient, effective, and relevant system support to the users of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) CRM system, BlackBaud ECRM (BBEC), via the team’s helpdesk.
As a Data Support Assistant, you’ll play a key in supporting the work of the wider Data Operations team and Technology directorate, helping to structure and implement agreed changes and updates to the BHF’s CRM system and assist in the implementation & management of CRM housekeeping programmes.
You’ll work with a wide range of internal stakeholders, ensuring data is handled compliantly and efficiently across the board and our supporters have a high-quality experience and journey that they expect from us.
About You
With strong computer literacy skills, including knowledge of CRM systems or other database packages, as well as proficiency in Microsoft packages, you’ll be familiar with data querying and data manipulation.
You’ll have previous experience of using Raisers Edge/ BBEC/ or equivalent CRM/ database software, and will have excellent communication skills, able to develop strong working relationships with the team and colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
It would be beneficial to have a background in fundraising or marketing, as it will help in understanding the broader context of our projects. Additionally, your strong customer service skills will ensure that stakeholders have a high-quality experience and feel valued.
To be successful in this role you’ll also have:
- Experience of prioritising your own workload with exemplary attention to detail.
- Previous experience working with large databases, preferably Blackbaud products.
- A good working knowledge of data processes and management.
- Self-motivation, high organisation skills, and the ability to plan effectively, while maintaining accuracy and speed in tasks, upholding high standards, and meeting deadlines.
- Outstanding written communication skills, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all correspondence, with the ability to explain technical processes to a non-technical audience
Working arrangements
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At 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.
nterview
The interview process will be via MS Teams on the w/c 5th May 2025
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Job Title - Sales and Marketing Manager
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 21 hours (part-time 0.6 FTE), 3 days per week
Salary - £19,200 - £21,000 (£32,000-£35,000 FTE), dependent on experience
Location - Home-based
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Life Education
Coram Life Education is a national charity that supports schools’ Wellbeing and PSHE education, including Relationships and Sex Education. We use dynamic teaching strategies (including drama) and resources within a framework of a fully developed whole-school approach to behaviour, safety and achievement, which also includes a comprehensive online PSHE scheme of work called SCARF, which supports schools’ wellbeing and PSHE education for primary-age children aged 3-11.
About the role
The role focuses on developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to drive growth in the UK and internationally, manage campaigns, and support our regional Delivery Partner network. It involves building relationships with schools and wider stakeholders, spanning early years, primary, secondary, overseeing fidelity with brand identity, and collaborating with CLE, fundraising and communications teams to align messaging and maximise impact.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 9th May 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: 19th/20th May 2025
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
One of London's largest not-for-profit housing associations is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their team for a 12-month FTC.
Your new role
- Contribute to the production of the monthly management accounts and the budgeting and forecasting process.
- Collaborate with different teams to gather and consolidate necessary financial information.
- Manage large, complex data sets in Excel and in-house systems.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends.
- Conduct scenario planning; develop and analyse financial scenarios.
What you'll need to succeed
- Scenario planning experience.
- You will have worked with large data sets and be capable of analysing to make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- You may hold, or be working towards, a CCAB recognised accounting qualification.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available.
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home.
- Salary up to £52,000
- 12 month FTC
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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General Manager – Arts Organisation (Temporary, with potential to become permanent)
Central London | £21.97/hour + holiday pay (FTE £40,000) | Full-time (40 hours/week) | Hybrid
Are you a highly organised, proactive, and empathetic leader who thrives in a creative environment?
I’m working with a brilliant, independent arts organisation based in the heart of the West End to recruit a General Manager on a temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent. This dynamic and varied role will see you working closely with the Chief Executive and the Senior Management Team to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, values-led organisation that supports the development of artists and theatre-makers through a vibrant programme of performances, events, and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading on financial management: budgeting, payroll, supplier contracts, reconciliation, and reporting (using Xero).
Supporting HR processes, including onboarding, policies, and payroll.
Managing operational systems, compliance, scheduling, and governance support.
Coordinating board meetings, minute taking, and reporting requirements for regulatory bodies.
What we’re looking for:
Experience in a similar role (operations, finance, or administration) in the arts or charity sector.
Excellent organisational skills and a methodical, solutions-focused approach.
Strong understanding of charity/company governance, GDPR, and HR processes.
Confident using financial systems like Xero and working with external bookkeepers/accountants.
Empathy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset – someone who enjoys being the calm in a busy creative space.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week (evening/weekend work may be required, TOIL offered). Hybrid working is available, though some on-site presence is essential.
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Key Worker for our Key Worker Service in East Berkshire. The role will be diverse and service user centred and would suit someone with significant experience in supporting young people and young adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities and their families.
The day to day work will involve a flexible approach to coordination and direct support for the young person and their family, as well as providing responsive communication at times of increased need. This is an exciting role which allows for the Key Worker to support families to navigate the system whilst advocating for them and ensuring that their voice is heard.
There will be opportunities for collaboration and co-production and our vision is to provide young person and family centered support, whilst influencing system change to achieve better outcomes for more children, young people and adults under the age of 25.
The service will be provided across the entire East Berkshire footprint covering: Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest.Although the team will be “virtual”, there will be frequent (weekly) travel within and across the East Berkshire area, therefore being a car driver with access to a car is essential, as well as being based near the local area.
The Key Working Function has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Key Worker, applying the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan in ‘These are our Children'. The East Berkshire Key Worker Service has been established since 2023 and has developed and evolved over this time.
We are looking for someone who:
- has significant experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or who are Autistic and their families.
- has an understanding of mental health and how this may impact this service user group
- Is tenacious and passionate about advocating for our families, whilst respectfully challenging professionals and working collaboratively with other agencies
- Able to complete frequent visits to service users and have the ability to be flexible to complete visits/meetings at short notice within working hours across the East Berkshire area
A Barnardo's Project Worker 3 job description and person specification is attached to the advert for this role. This is a generic role description in use throughout the organisation to cover all roles at the given salary band. The Additional Information Sheet outlines the specific responsibilities, skills and experience required and it is important that you read this carefully before you apply.
When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also in the Additional Information Sheet. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.