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Join Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as a Challenge Event Coordinator and play a vital role in our fundraising team. This position is central to managing our portfolio challenge events, directly generating essential revenue to fund MSF's medical humanitarian operations worldwide. We are looking for a highly organized and results-driven professional capable of managing complex logistics, motivating participants, and hitting ambitious fundraising targets. If you are committed to independent humanitarian action and excel at high-impact service delivery, apply now to help us save lives.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office

Salary: £35,375.80 per annum

Job Purpose:

The Challenge Events Fundraising Coordinator supports individuals and organisations raising funds for MSF, ensuring the safe processing and acknowledgement of donations and the administrative processing tasks related to community fundraising, ensuring supporters have the best possible experience with MSF when raising funds for our work.

The Challenge Events Coordinator plays a pivotal role in delivering and growing the third-party challenge events portfolio, including flagship events such as the London Marathon and Royal Parks Half Marathon. You will project manage the events calendar from planning to recruiting, stewarding, and supporting participants, ensuring they have an exceptional experience throughout their fundraising journey. A key focus will be providing outstanding supporter care while building lasting relationships to maximise engagement and income. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, supporting vital work that transforms lives, while contributing to the growth and success of the organisation’s challenge events programme. 

The Challenge Event Coordinator will also work collaboratively within the team, supporting day-to-day operations of the wider Community Fundraising and Commercial Engagement Team helping to create a seamless and rewarding experience for MSF’s community of supporters across all fundraising initiatives including in-memory and tribute donations.

Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of events fundraising (preferably third party) and fundraising practices.
• Awareness of current trends in the UK events market and charity sector, with the ability to apply insights to improve MSF’s challenge events programme. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and their use in promoting events or fundraising activities. 
• Basic understanding of fundraising compliance and law in relation to challenge events. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - with the ability to authentically communicate to support fundraisers, convey the work of the MSF UK and show impact of support. 
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships, internally and externally, to be able to maximise opportunities. 
• Ability to manage deadlines and effectively balance a varied and ever-changing workload whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently within general guidelines, using initiative to solve problems, drive progress, and identify opportunities to grow income and enhance brand awareness. 
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the fundraising team and wider office. 
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, Yammer or similar platforms. 
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM/Database) system. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF and interest in international humanitarian aid work.
• Willingness to work occasionally evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.

Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: Monday, 26 January 2026, 9:00am (GMT)
• First round interviews:4. 5 & 6 February 2026
• Projected Start Date: March 2026

PCS is a union with an organising culture. Our approach is about building union power. Industrial officers will be given opportunities to work in, and develop expertise in, all aspects of the role including bargaining, organising, campaigning, equality, education and learning.

PCS has a number of permanent vacancies at various PCS locations: offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Clapham (London), Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle. Successful candidates will work collaboratively across the union, to deliver effectively for our members and contribute to the unions continued success.

Salary and Location

• London/Regional
• Band 4, London Spine points 27- 23
• London Starting salary: £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a. in annual increments
• Regional Spine points 30-26
• Regional Starting salary: £47,844 p.a. rising to £54,027 p.a. in annual increments

Successful candidates for the Industrial Officer role will be able to demonstrate:

• Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising
• Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
• Project Management (e.g. Campaigning)
• Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union
• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development

The main duties of the Industrial Officer role include:

• Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
• Co-ordinating and working with committees
• Industrial relations and negotiations
• Advocacy and representation

The ability to organise own work, identify and set priorities as well as communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences are all essential.

Candidates will be informed after the interview whether they are appointable. The General Secretary will have ultimate responsibility of allocating roles to the successful candidates, with decisions being notified on filling any vacancies in due course.

Closing date: at 12 midday on Monday 26 January 2026.

Interviews will be held in person at PCS Clapham: Monday 9 February 2026 and Tuesday 10 February 2026.

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: INDUSTRIAL OFFICER

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Grade: Band 4, London or Region

Salary:

London Spine points 27-23

London starting salary £51,759 p.a. rising to £58,877 p.a.

Regional Spine points 30-26

Regional starting salary £47,844 p.a. rising to £54,027 p.a.

Location: London/Region

Purpose of the job:

To identify and maximise the potential for union growth, influence success by developing and promoting the unions bargaining, campaigning, equality and organising agenda, encouraging membership participation and support in allocated areas of responsibility, in line with PCS policy.

Responsible to: National Officer

Responsible for: Not applicable

Contacts

External:

Media, PCS members, senior and elected officials, employers, potential members. Members of other trade unions and related bodies. Ministers, Members of UK government, Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Assembly, and other governmental staff. Legal representatives, pressure groups, campaigning and community bodies.

Internal:

PCS Staff, Departments, Regions and Nations and Senior Managers.

Main duties and responsibilities

This is a generic job description that covers all the different roles of an industrial officer.

1. Bargaining

• Develop a bargaining agenda with activists and members, ensuring all bargaining activities are informed by the PCS equality agenda, policies and practices
• Take responsibility for negotiations with the management of civil service departments, agencies, public and private sector employers including pay and conditions of service of PCS members
• Represent PCS at joint meetings with management and other trade unions
• Prepare and present reports, and undertake effective monitoring and implementation of decisions, including consultative and legal ballots e.g. on pay and industrial action
• Participate in appropriate branch, group and national events to share information and knowledge

2. Campaigning

• Develop and maintain knowledge of campaigning, monitoring trends, establishing and maintaining contacts and attending appropriate internal and external meetings and events
• Progress national campaigning objectives as agreed by Annual Delegate Conference, Region/Nation and Group conferences and the National Executive Committee, providing strategic and technical advice to inform campaigning decisions
• Identify and work with full time officers, reps, other trade unions and campaigning organisations to develop and promote PCS campaigning objectives to key audiences
• Co-ordinate and draft, in liaison with the PCS design team where relevant, campaigning materials, briefing, etc. for a range of audiences in support of PCS campaigning objectives
• Deal with the media in relation to specific campaigns

3. Equality

• Identify and prioritise issues and trends in equality practice and develop responses in line with PCS policies
• Keep up to date with developments in equality practice and equality legislation in Britain and Europe
• Provide advice on equality practice and the Equality Act 2010 and on the handling of personal cases
• Produce guidance to support negotiations
• Contribute to PCS Academy courses on equality issues
• Support the PCS equality forums and networks either nationally or in region/nation
• Organise meetings, seminars and events to promote understanding of equality issues

4. Organising

• In line with the PCS National Organising Strategy, develop and support lay structures and build membership density in areas of responsibility
• Encourage activist and member participation in union activities
• Develop links between Groups/National Branches/Sections at local, regional and national level and with appropriate external organisations
• Identify and win collective bargaining rights in new areas
• Supporting strategies to recruit new members, build PCS locals and facilitate cooperation across branches
• Assist in building and embedding an organising culture across the union

5. Developing effective communications and enhancing membership participation

• Ensure digitalisation, information and communications methods are effectively implemented and used to generate improvements
• Ensure effective communication networks with members are in place in areas of responsibility
• Promote and undertake face-to-face communication, where appropriate, in the workplace
• Understand and make effective use of PCS specialist resources, communication channels and technology
• Enhance activist and member understanding in order to encourage wide participation in decision-making processes e.g. PCS ballots, elections and members meetings, and in other union activities and campaigns
• Establish and maintain contacts across the union, and with employers and external bodies e.g. including MPs, media, other unions, and various campaigning and pressure groups
• Draft and publish circulars and briefings, address meetings and conferences
• Develop and maintain the relevant pages on the PCS website
• Sub-edit, re-write, copy, and proof read printed and electronic communications

6. Ensuring implementation of equality policies/improving representation

• Contribute to PCS policies on equality by developing innovative strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination, on the grounds of protected characteristics
• Build a membership and activist base that reflects the diversity of the area of responsibility by developing innovative strategies to tackle inequality and discrimination
• Engage with employers on the equality bargaining agenda
• Equality-proof employer policy and practices
• Equality-check PCS structures, policies and practices
• Develop strategies to increase membership density and participation at all levels and areas of union activity amongst under-represented groups to reflect the make-up of the workforce and to remove all barriers to equality
• Promote awareness of the importance of diversity and equality measures among members and activists and with the employer
• Participate and encourage participation in equality forums and events

7. Supporting and developing lay structures and representatives

• Develop and implement strategies to identify and support new leaders and representatives
• Build effective teams which share responsibility for tasks and decisions
• Ensure that lay structures are effective and comply with PCS Rules
• Build an activist base which reflects the diversity of the membership
• Secure appropriate facilities from employers in line with best practice
• Ensure areas of responsibility are kept up-to-date with relevant policies e.g. government, academic, etc.
• Provide guidance and explain the unions structures and policies e.g. on roles and responsibilities
• Ensure structures within areas of responsibility are provided with all the necessary administrative support

8. Promoting learning and development

• Encourage, educate and support members into activism and into elected roles within the union
• Identify and address activists training needs
• Promote learning in the workplace through negotiated agreements with employers and relevant bodies
• Develop and deliver courses and learning materials

9. Team working

• Proactively promote team and collaborative working across PCS departments
• Initiate, organise, lead and participate in team meetings as appropriate
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide assistance to team members

10. General

• Participate and input information into PCS planning and budgeting processes
• At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy adhering to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of the PCS and its overall public image
• Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
• Such other duties that may reasonably be requested by the Line Manager and that are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location

Person Specification: INDUSTRIAL OFFICER

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Date: January 2026

Location: London/Region

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

EXPERIENCE

• Encouraging participation and recruitment of new members, particularly of under-represented groups
• Co-ordinating and working with committees
• Industrial relations and negotiations
• Advocacy and representation
• Project Management (e.g. Campaigning)

TRAINING

(including continuous professional development)

• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to undertake job-related training

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the political processes in the UK and the role and work of trade unions
• Basic knowledge of employment rights, equality legislation discrimination law and working practices
• Methods and techniques for bargaining, campaigning and organising
• Impact and use of Digital and IT applications in a trade union

SKILLS

• Ability to organise own work
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral channels, including reports and presentations, with a variety of audiences
• Ability to identify and set priorities
• Ability to build and co-ordinate teams and networks
• Ability to identify, research, analyse and present evidence, including statistics

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Systems Accountant to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? 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

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

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.

We are currently implementing Unit 4 ERP which is due to go live on 1st April 2026. We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Systems Accountant to support in the final stages of implementation and take over the ongoing system admin role post go live.

This pivotal role bridges finance and IT, ensuring seamless integration, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting capabilities.

What you'll do:

ERP Implementation & Project Support

• Support the Project Team in the implementation of Unit4 ERP modules tailored to housing association needs.
• Assist in data migration activities, ensuring accurate and efficient transfer of financial data.

System Administration & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for all Unit4 ERP related queries and issues.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary updates or patches.
• Maintain and update system documentation, including user guides and procedural manuals.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards within Unit4 ERP to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies through system controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

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:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing and supporting Unit4 ERP systems, preferably in the housing or public sector.
• Part Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and processes.
• Experience in data migration, system testing, and user training.

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.

mployers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

The Senior Programme Manager will lead on stakeholder management for the Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) programme, including senior leaders in multi-academy trusts, programme partners and funders. The postholder will also have specific responsibility for leading an effective strategy to meet programme KPIs.

The SKPT programme is DfE-funded and delivered in partnership with STEM Learning. It consists of teacher professional development modules to support those teaching physics out of specialism at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in England.

The Ogden Trust is a family charitable trust which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust delivers professional development programmes for teachers of physics across England, supports schools and multi-academy trusts to improve their physics provision and works with universities to support highquality physics enrichment.

The postholder will also be required to contribute to other projects/programmes to aid the Trust’s activities, particularly regarding event management. The role occasionally involves some work in the evening and at weekends, which will be managed in line with our time off in lieu (TOIL) policy. The role will also involve some UK-wide travel.

We are looking for an experienced programme manager with strong skills in stakeholder management and communication to support the leadership of the programme.

This role will work as part of the Operations team to ensure that all Ogden Trust programmes are delivered to a high standard. The post holder will work with the Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) team in particular to administer the SKPT programme in line with agreed systems and processes.

The Ogden Trust is a family charitable trust which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust delivers professional development programmes for teachers of physics across England, supports schools and multi-academy trusts to improve their physics provision and works with universities to support highquality physics enrichment.

The role is responsible for managing programme applications and participation, as well as organising logistics of events and supporting the administrative processes of the programme. We are seeking someone with strong communication and problem solving skills, and basic skills in programme management.

We're looking for an interim HR Manager to join our team working for a social care organisation and lead on all aspects of HR operations, with a particular focus on understanding of the HR system using Zellis / Resourcelink.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end HR processes including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration through Zellis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and best practices.
• Drive HR projects and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and organisational performance.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

You will have :

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Zellis HR and payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

We're looking for a 3 kind, empathetic and resilient Night Support Workers to join our Mental Health Service in Kensington and Chelsea.

£28,808.00 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
* 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
* 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.

RBKC MH Night Support Workers enable people with mental health support needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

The working pattern for this role is as follows:

Monday to Sunday - Rolling rota
Week one:
Mon Tue Wed Thurs
10 10 10 10
Week two:
Sun Mon Tue Wed
10 10 10 10
Week 3:
Sat Sun Mon Tue
10 10 10 10
Week 4:
Fri Sat Sun Mon
10 10 10 10

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals.
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Support customers and colleagues during incidents calmly and professionally, following policies and procedures and escalation protocols and completion of incidents reports.
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain 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:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- 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
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience

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.

Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead

Are you an ambitious, relationship‑driven fundraising specialist with a track record of securing transformational income? Do you thrive on building powerful partnerships that change lives?
If yes, this could be the perfect next step for you. 

We are seeking an experienced fundraising leader as our Major Gifts and Partnerships Lead, bringing a strong track record of securing multi-year support from major corporate and philanthropic funders. 

Following several successful years for Mencap’s Fundraising Directorate, we are striving to grow income even further across all teams and this role will play a vital part in that journey. We have a huge opportunity to grow both our corporate and philanthropic income, and we’re looking for someone who can truly capitalise on this potential. 

Working closely with our Corporate Lead and High Value Relationships Lead, you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on securing six‑ and seven‑figure, multi‑year partnerships that provide sustainable income for people with a learning disability. Your core mission: securing transformational gifts that fuel our strategic priorities for the years ahead. 

This is a pivotal role for an experienced fundraising leader who has already demonstrated the ability to transform income by building robust, multi‑year pipelines with major corporate and philanthropic funders. As this role has no line management responsibility, it is ideal for someone who excels in hands‑on fundraising from prospect identification all the way through to secured pledges. 

You will be an exceptional communicator with strong sales, influencing and stewardship skills, and you’ll be experienced at working effectively across large, complex organisations. Above all, you will be passionate about the authentic inclusion ofpeople with a learning disability in everything you do. 

This 12‑month Fixed Term Contract offers flexibility, with visibility required in our London office and regular external meetings with prospects (several times per week). You will spend approximately 60% of your time on corporate fundraising and 40% on philanthropic activity, contributing to a step‑change in transformational income at Mencap. 

It’s an exciting time to join us as we launch our new 5‑year strategy and enter a period of ambitious income growth. 

As our Major Gifts & Partnerships Lead, you will:

· Lead the identification and securing of new six‑ and seven‑figure strategic relationships with major corporate and philanthropic partners.

· Build, manage and deliver multi‑year pipelines across corporate and philanthropy.

· Use prospecting tools to identify significant new opportunities and lead their cultivation.

· Develop compelling, inspiring, transformational propositions that align with Mencap’s strategic vision.

· Work collaboratively with the Corporate Lead, High Value Relationships Lead and wider fundraising teams.

· Maximise our use of Salesforce and analytical tools for reporting, forecasting and pipeline planning.

· Maintain high visibility with prospects, supporters and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Bring

· Proven success securing six‑ or seven‑figure corporate or philanthropic income

· Strong understanding of the UK corporate and philanthropy landscape

· Excellent communication, influencing and stewardship skills

· Experience developing multi‑year pipelines and cross‑organisational proposals

· Familiarity with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce)

· Commitment to inclusion and fundraising best practice

If you are passionate about using your skills to drive transformational income and create a more inclusive future for people with a learning disability, apply now. Applications close: 25th January. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams: Week beginning 26th January.
 

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Evaluation Manager (2 posts)

£46,000 per annum + benefits
Full-time, permanent 
Central London (hybrid working, minimum one day per week in the office​)

​Education Endowment Foundation

Our client, Education Endowment Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and education achievement. They do this by supporting schools, nurseries and colleges to improve teaching and learning for two-to 19-year-olds through better use of evidence.​

​Roles:
​
We’re looking for two Evaluation Managers to commission and oversee robust, cost-effective evaluations of promising projects, manage a portfolio of studies, and contribute to the development of methodological best practice at the heart of the EEF’s work.

As an Evaluation Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in commissioning and managing high-quality, cost-effective evaluations of EEF -funded projects. You’ll oversee a portfolio of studies from design to delivery, working closely with external evaluators and programme teams to ensure rigorous, practical evaluations and clear communication of findings. This is a chance to shape influential research, strengthen the evidence base on what works in education, and contribute to the EEF’s wider strategic work.

You’ll join one of two closely connected teams at the heart of the EEF’s evidence-generation work, offering distinct but complementary opportunities.

One role sits in the Evaluation Team, a large, expert team responsible for commissioning and managing EEF’s major independent evaluations, including large-scale randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental evaluations, and for supporting external research teams to deliver rigorous, high-quality studies across the portfolio.This will suit someone with a quantitative leaning with a strong understanding of trials and experimental design.

The second role sits in the Programme Development and Scale-up Team, a smaller, highly cross-functional team working at the earlier and later stages of the evidence pipeline. This team leads pilots, early-stage and scale-up evaluations, with a stronger focus on implementation and process evaluation, and on developing and testing innovative evaluation approaches to support effective scale-up.This will suit someone with a mixed methods background and a more qualitative skillset.

Both roles work closely together and across the organisation to ensure EEF’s evidence is rigorous, relevant, and has real impact in the system.

In these roles you will:

• Commission evaluations in our priority areas, including critically reviewing evaluation proposals to ensure proposed designs are high quality and cost-effective and that the most suitable external evaluators are matched with projects.​
• Manage a portfolio of evaluation projects once external evaluators are appointed and being the primary point of contact for evaluators.
• Liaise between the evaluator and the delivery team (that is delivering the intervention) and chairing meetings to ensure the evaluation project is set up effectively with a high-quality design (working closely with colleagues in EEF’s Programmes team).
• Work closely with the evaluator and delivery team to understand the practical issues involved in delivering evaluations, mitigating risks, and providing support when problems arise.
• Manage evaluation contracts and budgets, and monitoring delivery of evaluation plans.
• Conduct technical reviews of protocols, study plans, statistical analysis plans and evaluation reports.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure that published reports are of high quality and effectively communicate findings to an audience of practitioners, academics, policymakers and the general public.
• Draw on expertise from across EEF to shape and apply innovative evaluation approaches, working collaboratively to strengthen evaluation design, learning and the use of evidence.
• Develop, improve and monitor implementation of evaluation guidance and resources to clarify best practice and build the capacity of evaluators to conduct high quality research.

​Candidate:

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the aims of the EEF and a genuine interest in the education sector in England.
• An understanding of technical aspects of evaluation methodologies (implementation and process evaluations, randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, choice of outcome measurement, etc.) and an ability to identify high quality evaluation plans and reports.
• Experience in delivering or commissioning rigorous evaluation projects in education, health, or another related field
• Strong relationship management skills, including managing stakeholder performance and differences in opinion.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences including practitioners, academics, and policymakers.
• An organised and methodical approach, with excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and a commitment to fact checking own work, as well as the ability to work closely and collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive, flexible, and pragmatic approach to evaluation, with an ability to balance a commitment to rigour with accessibility and impact.
• A degree with substantial research methodological training, or equivalent research experience.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are upheld in all aspects of their work.

In addition, there are a few desirable skills for this role which could help you to stand out. Great if you already have them, but we don’t expect any candidate to have them all, and will provide training as required for the right candidate:

• Experience in delivering or commissioning quasi-experimental evaluations (for the role in the Evaluation team).
• Experience in delivering or commissioning qualitative, mixed-methods and theory-based research and implementation and process evaluations (for the role in the Programme Development and Scale Up team).
• Experience or familiarity with working on programmes as they develop and scale, and an understanding of how evaluation and evidence can inform decisions about programme design, adaptation and readiness for scale-up (for the role in the Programme Development and Scale Up Team).
• A PhD or Masters with training in quantitative methods and/or mixed methods.
• Experience conducting relevant statistical analysis and/or qualitative analysis.​​

Apply:

Please send (via the "Redirect to recruiter" button above) your CV together with a personal statement addressing the following:

• Why you want to work as an Evaluation Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation including how the role aligns with your interests and career aspirations. (250 words)
• What experience do you have of undertaking and/or supporting evaluations. This may include experience with randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs (particularly relevant for the Evaluation Team), and/or qualitative, mixed-methods or theory-based research and implementation and process evaluations, including how evaluation evidence has informed programme development, adaptation or scale-up (particularly relevant for the Programme Development and Scale-Up Team). (300 words)

If you have a preference for working in the Evaluation Team or the Programme Development and Scale-Up Team, please state it when applying.

Closing date: Monday 26 Jan (23.00)
First stage interviews: w/c 2 Feb 2026
Second stage interviews: w/c 9 Feb 2026

As specialist recruiters we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.​

Central London Samaritans is the biggest of Samaritans branches. Situated in the heart of London, 400 volunteers deliver the Samaritans service round the clock, every day of the year providing support for anyone struggling to cope. Assisted by a small staff team, volunteers manage over 100,000 calls a year, 4,500 face to face visits at branch and respond to over 10,000 email and text contacts.

Central London Samaritans was the founding branch of the Samaritans movement and has a rich history which began in the crypt of St Stephen Walbrook over 70 years ago.

The role of the Volunteer Coordinator is an integral part of branch operations and is the key office role that ensures the branch operates a 24/7 rota, 365 days a year. The post holder is key to ensuring a fit for rota and volunteer support system at CLS.

Main responsibilities and duties

• Keep abreast of volunteering best practice provided by Central Charity and ensuring all required risk assessments are carried out
• Administer and coordinate the rota of volunteers covering every day of the year to ensure the Central London Samaritans operates a 24/7 service for callers. This includes reviewing shift volunteer numbers to ensure volunteers are available for callers in line with national guidance
• Administer new volunteers onto the database and support the placement of new volunteers (New Samaritans) onto shifts
• Provide the volunteer Directorate with accurate information as required by the volunteer Directorate to effectively manage the branch rota
• Support the volunteer Directorate to identify and resolve volunteering issues and work with the Directors to support the management of volunteer engagement and retention; offer first line support that signposts queries and concerns from volunteers
• Support the volunteer Directorate to identify volunteers for other roles including Shift Leader
• Support the volunteer Directorate and signpost volunteers needing to take a ‘Leave of Absence’ to the relevant Director / team. Administer the ‘Leave of Absence’
• Support the volunteer Directorate to organise and resource the recruitment and training of new Shift Leaders
• Oversee and administer the implementation of a volunteer management database at the branch and maintain the database with accurate and up to date information in line with the data protection act
• Provide statistical information to the senior volunteer management team and Centre Management

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.

Hours of work

The basic hours are 35 hours per week. Within these hours, there may be a need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities and duties should be carried out during weekdays.

The amount of out of hours work will be agreed with the Head of Branch Operations on an ongoing basis. Toil (time off in lieu) will be allowed in agreement with the Head of Branch Operations and in line with the current European Working Time Directive.

Limitations

This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the job- holder.

The job-holder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Head of Branch Operations, who has discretion to delegate authority to the job-holder and to withdraw it.

Equal Opportunities Policy

Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date: 25/01/2026

Interview date: 06/02/2026

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Internally the job title will be Senior Practitioner 

Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Senior Practitioner, we will make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment. 

About us…

Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in and around London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.

Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more than 15,000 people. 

Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.

About this role…

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join the Southwark Works Team.

Prevention services support vulnerable people by providing them with skills, housing advice, accommodation, and tenancy sustainment support.  All these services to help people transition towards leading independent lives.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions.

You will:

• Manage a team of Employment Support Workers, providing regular supervision and leadership on a day-to-day basis

• Compile and submit performance reports, carry out regular project evaluations, analysing data and presenting reports

• Provide person-centred and high-quality support to people in Southwark who are unemployed, supporting them to find work

• Manage an active caseload of clients, providing employment coaching support to help people achieve their employment goals

• Develop and maintain strong working partnerships with other managers and departments within the company, and with external organisations such as Southwark Council, Jobcentre Plus, GP practices, employment services, training providers, and community organisations

• Keep up to date with local and national labour market trends, education/training opportunities, welfare benefit changes, and employment law in relation to people with mental health conditions

You will have:

• Knowledge and experience of providing support to people to find employment

• Experience of leading a high-performing team

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships with employers and other stakeholders

• Strong IT and administration skills, the ability to manage a caseload, record evidence and interpret data

• Effective time management skills to manage competing demands

• Experience in working creatively and problem solving to tackle obstacles

We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).

• Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%. 

• Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach. 

• Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL. 

• Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.

• Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

To apply visit our website and complete our application form.

For further information please contact, Jo Hayward, Senior Practitioner via our website. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions.

Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

About the Trust 

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? 

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. 

Join Our Team: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships 

We’re excited to welcome a new strategic leader to shape and deliver transformational income growth and strategic partnerships for the Trust.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Working Hours & Location 

This role follows a 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. This is a home-based role, requiring regular travel to meetings with donors, events and to our main hubs for collaborative meetings and team activities.

Role Overview 

In this pivotal role, you will lead the refinement and delivery of the Trust’s high value giving strategy, building and sustaining relationships with philanthropists, statutory funders, trusts and foundations, and corporates. You’ll inspire, lead, and manage a diverse team to achieve ambitious income targets and strengthen strategic partnerships that support the Trust’s vision. You will actively demonstrate desired behaviours - enthusiastically engaging with external partners, taking initiative to strengthen the team, and fostering a culture within the Trust that supports high level giving. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Implement and refine the Fundraising Strategy to deliver significant and sustainable income growth and impact.
• Lead, inspire and develop a diverse team, fostering a culture of delivery, collaboration, accountability, and innovation. 
• Personally lead on cultivating and stewarding transformational relationships with corporates, trusts, foundations, high-net-worth donors and some statutory sources while empowering your team to build profitable, multi-year relationships, a robust pipeline and secured income.
• Prepare, monitor, and deliver the annual business plan and income budget (currently £5m with significant growth planned).
• Represent the Trust externally at a senior level and maintain awareness of sector trends.
• Maintain best practice in fundraising compliance, risk management, and reporting, maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
• Embed diversity, inclusion, and safety responsibilities in all activities.

About You 

As an accomplished fundraising leader with a proven track record of delivering high-value income and building strategic partnerships, you thrive in complex stakeholder environments and bring a blend of vision, resilience, and hands-on expertise. You’ll be confident influencing at Board level, adept at navigating ambiguity, and passionate about making a lasting impact.

Skills & Qualifications 

• Proven experience in leading a team – skilled at building, inspiring, and motivating teams to achieve fundraising goals.
• Comprehensive expertise in major donor fundraising, corporate partnerships, and trust and foundation giving, alongside a working knowledge of statutory giving. 
• Demonstrated expertise in high-value fundraising and partnership development, with a proven ability to create, cultivate and steward long-term relationships while influencing internal stakeholders to secure and sustain transformational support.
• Proven success in securing transformational gifts and multi-year partnerships.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills, able to influence inside and outside the organisation.
• A proven ability to develop and write persuasive and successful funding applications and partnership proposals for major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporates.
• Exceptional communication and networking skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Experience managing significant budgets and delivering income growth.
• Knowledge of fundraising compliance and sector trends.  
• A collaborative and innovative approach, able to lead and motivate a diverse team while working cross-functionally.
• Personal resilience and adaptability, with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What We Offer 

We offer an annual salary of £78,000, plus £520 cash car allowance per month. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: 

Our values

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time flexible or job share basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Inclusive & Blind Recruitment Statement:

In line with Caudwell Youth’s recruitment policy, we operate a blind recruitment process to help ensure a fair and unbiased selection. At the initial application stage, we ask all candidates to submit only a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) 

Please use your covering letter to explain why you are interested in this position and to explain how your experience, skills, or achievements enable you to meet the person specification and support your application.

Your anonymised cover letter to this question will be the only information shared with the interview panel for the blind shortlisting process, so we encourage you to make it clear and impactful.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, you will then be invited to fill in our full application form.

We value equity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

ABOUT US

Not all young people have the same opportunities in life. Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for young people at risk. We support young people up to 25 years, who face real challenges in their lives. They may experience mental health challenges, be leaving care or be at risk of exploitation or offending.

We provide person centred support through volunteer-led mentoring for up to 18-months, alongside a targeted intervention programme called Shaping Futures for high-risk young people. Founded by the philanthropist John Caudwell in 2022, we now support young people across Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire, Slough, Buckinghamshire, and Luton.

Over our first 3 years as a charity, our work has consistently achieved exceptional outcomes for at-risk young people. 95% reduced offending behaviour, 64% reduced their exploitation risk, 83% reported improvements in their mental health and 45% had moved into education, employment or training. When a young person makes progress, families and communities benefit too. In fact, economic analysis shows that for every £1 invested in our programme, we save the public purse £6.05.

Unfortunately, demand for our service far outstrips supply, meaning we have often had to close our waiting lists. Whilst the risks and challenges young people face continue to grow. We currently support around 400 young people. The driving ambition behind our forthcoming strategy is to reach more.

To achieve this we are setting out to develop and expand our programmes. To become a national charity. We will do this working with at-risk young people, empowering them in everything we do. Our ambition to support more at-risk young people is shared with them.

OUR VISION: A brighter future for at-risk young people.

OUR MISSION: Empowering at-risk young people to shape their own future through mentoring and youth-led support.

Purpose of Role:

Provide strategic leadership on all Caudwell Youth’s external communications, ensuring they are effective in driving engagement and delivering our strategic goals.

Responsible as part of the Senior Leadership Team for the overall leadership of Caudwell Youth. Promoting the mission, vision and values of the charity, and the development and implementation of our strategic plan.

Key Duties:

Corporate leadership

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team work with the Board of Trustees to: develop and progress the organisation’s strategy, set and manage the organisation’s budget and ensure risks are managed effectively
• Lead by example, instilling a values-led and inclusive culture, with strong youth involvement

Commnications

• Lead on brand strategy, developing the brand to become more youth-led, reviewing our visual identity, core messaging, content and channels.
• Be responsible for digital strategy, leading development of our website and social media channels.
• Be responsible for our CRM, maintaining good data practices and delivering timely, integrated communications to our key audiences.
• Lead the development of communication plans, storytelling, assets and content; increasing the proportion of content created and delivered by young people.
• Provide the framework and support for youth participation in communications activities, working effectively with the Operations teams.
• Work with young people to identify influencers and celebrity/ambassador support to raise awareness and support our brand values.
• Lead proactive and reactive media engagement; including crisis communications with support from the CEO and John Caudwell’s PR team.
• Ensure our brand and communications convey a powerful case for support; working with the Fundraising team to create compelling donor communications to recruit and engage challenge participants and donors.
• Develop and deliver marketing strategies for volunteer recruitment to enable our mentoring programmes to grow.
• Gather and share the views and experiences of young people to influence change, building policy and campaigns activity as resources allow.
• Oversee the production of digital, printed and physical assets as required.
• Lead and manage the Communications team effectively, supporting development to maximise performance.
• Ensure effective processes and analytics are in place, reporting to SLT and the Board of Trustees on KPIs

​Administration

• Manage the Communications budget
• Be responsible for our marketing software, including CRM, and adhere to data retention schedules.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for Caudwell Youth
• Undertake and identify training as required and take a positive approach to personal development.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks deemed necessary.

Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in senior communications roles.
• Sound leadership and team management experience, with the ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve targets.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in communications, media relations/PR, advocacy and/or marketing.
• Experience of involving beneficiaries in communications activities, preferably young people
• An good understanding of GDPR.

Desirable

• Experience of working on charity communications
• Knowledge or experience of fundraising practices
• Experience of policy and campaigns
• Experience of working with young people
• Lived experience that aligns with the young people we support

Skills:

• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively as part of a senior leadership team.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling.
• An understanding of developing support journeys to promote engagement
• Proficiency in digital marketing and social media management.

We are an experienced team that are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we support.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid – working from home with travel as required
• WPA Healthcare (including Employee Assistance Programme and extended counselling sessions)
• Group Personal Pension with a 5% employer contribution and Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays, plus charity closure between Christmas and New Year
• Extra paid day off on your birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering in your community
• Training opportunities to support your personal development
• Employee discounts on everyday goods and services
• Being part of a passionate and dedicated team

Caudwell Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

As an organisation supporting young people with care experience, with mental health and those at risk of criminal exploitation and offending, we are keen to receive applications from those with lived experience. For those who are care experienced, we will guarantee an interview.

We actively seek to bring diverse perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from disabled people and those from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQ+.

Bookkeeper, L'Arche UK
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
 
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,159.60 per annum (plus London Weighting if applicable)
Reports to: Finance Lead
Place of work: Hybrid with 3 days a week in our office in London or Keighley (Yorkshire)
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Closing date: Sunday, 1st February 2026 at midnight
 
Notes: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
 
Main purpose of the role

Following a period of financial transformation, we are seeking a highly experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information to both the Finance Team and the wider Community. 
 
The Bookkeeper will:

• Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items prior to month-end close;
• Process and maintain petty cash reconciliations, credit card transactions, cheques, and paying-in slips, ensuring all receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system;
• Process weekly purchase ledger invoices and payment run;
• Process donations, grants, legacies and other income, allocating incoming payments to invoices;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and audit requirements;

 
Key essential criteria

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• High level of competence in MS Office;
• Knowledge of Business Central finance software (MS Dynamics) or equivalent experience;

 
This role is subject to a DBS criminal record check. 
 
You can find more details about L'Arche on our website.
 
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.
 
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment pack.
 
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Sunday 1 February 2026 at midnight
In-person interviews will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 at Romero House, London. 
 
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
 
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
 
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