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On The Water Project Coordinator

Location: Homebased / Remote with regular travel to Birmingham, London and Edinburgh

Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2025, full time 35hrs per week

Salary: £32,250 gross per annum

Closing Date: Monday 21 April 2025

Interview: Interviews to be held on Friday 2 April

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for an On The Water Project Coordinator to join our team.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on an externally funded outreach project providing hard to reach young people with the opportunity to try free boating sessions over the summer holidays.

This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, organised, creative, tenacious, positive and IT competent with experience in project management.

You need to be able to motivate and inspire your project team, ensuring that the project is on target through continuous monitoring and evaluation. The On The Water Project Coordinator will be responsible for the line management of 3 fixed-term Project Assistants.

Whilst this role is homebased for the majority of the time, it requires the post holder to travel to each of the locations intensively throughout the 5 week delivery period, as well as regular travel for both the planning and evaluation periods. Travel expenses are covered as part of the role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and ensure the delivery of the On the Water project.

• To manage the temporary Project Assistants at Royal Docks, Midlands and Port Edgar Boat Stations
• Work with the Project Assistants and Growth and Development Workers to enable the effective recruitment of young people, particularly those facing difficulties or disadvantage to the project through recruitment and referrals from local authorities, schools and other relevant bodies
• Devise, plan and implement systems to record and report on the project’s activity, progress and outcomes
• Manage the budget in accordance with the agreed expenditure targets, ensuring that accurate records are maintained
• Ensure the safe and smooth running of delivery in line with all internal policies
• Manage the evaluation, wrap up and future planning of the project
• Ensure the project meets it's targets and funders have timely and accurate reports
• Develop robust monitoring and booking systems and ensure they are rolled out, understood, and used across all 3 sites

Requirements

• Experience of working with young people or community development in a wide variety of community groups
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating projects and/or activities
• Proven leadership skills
• Building partnerships
• Excellent internal and external stakeholders skills
• Line management responsibility
• Full Driving Licence

Desirable

• Qualification in Project Management
• Line management of a remote team

Benefits

• Flexible Working hours and a hybrid culture
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this On The Water Project Coordinator vacancy, please apply now!

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic organisation as they search for a Social Media and Content Manager to support them on an initial 3-month role. The successful candidate will craft engaging content, drive audience growth, and foster meaningful connections across digital channels.

This dynamic role is central to delivering impactful, high-quality content that supports marketing goals and deepens engagement with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a digital content strategy with a 12-month content calendar.
• Plan, create, and publish content across social media, website, and email campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to optimise website architecture and user experience.
• Manage crisis communications in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Create and deliver strategies to grow engagement and community on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Plan and execute creative campaigns supporting audience growth and ticket sales.
• Monitor and engage with social media communities, fostering positive relationships.
• Use analytics tools to track performance and provide actionable insights to inform strategy.
• Ensure content planning is data-driven and audience-focused.
• Partner with creative teams to produce high-quality digital assets, including video and visual content.
• Showcase artistic achievements, behind-the-scenes moments, and community initiatives.
• Align content strategies with marketing campaigns and organisational goals.
• Manage and mentor the Marketing Assistant, fostering their development.
• Encourage staff contributions to digital storytelling while maintaining brand consistency.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in content strategy, social media management, and digital marketing.
• Strong editorial skills and the ability to craft compelling audience-focused content.
• Significant copywriting experience for digital channels.
• Experience commissioning video content and managing its delivery.
• Proficiency with analytics tools for performance evaluation and strategy development.
• Experience using content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and understanding website optimisation.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Figma.
• Skilled in social media management tools, including Meta Business Suite.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Experience managing live streaming or digital events.
• Knowledge of SEO and digital advertising platforms.

Ability to capture handheld content for social media channels.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive rate of £150.20 per-day + £18.69 daily holiday for the successful candidate.
• An immediate start in a fantastic organisation that harbours creativity and learning.
• A hybrid working pattern with just 2-3-days per-week in the organisation’s East Sussex location.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Marlow Education Trust . This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as  oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.

The successful candidate will have previous financial experience ideally in a school environment and a recognised accounting qualification,, and will be flexible and able to  demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role,  extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Produce draft monthly and annual financial statements, including payroll and balance sheets reconciliations, income and expenditure, and cash flow statements

• Undertake payroll preparation including staff cost allocation on a monthly basis

• Support the production of regular re-forecasts during the academic year

• Prepare and post monthly and annual prepayment and accruals

• Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation

• Monitor of capital projects income and expenditure and carry out necessary postings at the end of each project

• Ensure compliance with VAT, taxation, and other liabilities, minimizing amounts due while meeting legal requirements

• Undertake a credit control function thus ensuring that the payment of outstanding sums are received as swiftly as possible

• Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements

• Manage finance team in the central services and work closely with School Leaders to provide consistent financial information to all schools

• Collaborate with the CFO to design and implement new financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining strong internal controls

• Act as an extended part of the schools' Senior Leadership Teams, providing high-level support to their back-office functions

• Support schools in setting reliable and realistic budgets based on consistent planning assumptions

• Monitor and identify corrective actions when necessary to ensure budget adherence.

• Serve as a liaison between the finance team and our schools, providing support and equipping them to carry out their roles effectively

• Develop the knowledge and understanding of the Trust’s schools' Leadership Teams, fostering professional relationships and networking opportunities between school

Other 

• Work within school policies and procedures, including participating in performance management and professional  development as required 

• Contributing to the development of systems and procedures, sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively seeking  opportunities for improvement 

• Support and provide cover within the finance team as required 

• Promote the ethos of the Trust

• To maintain confidentiality and ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard to and compliance with the Data Protection and Equality Act at all times 

• To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school and Academy Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation 

• To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents

• To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students 

• The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and Safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies

• To undertake any other task as directed by the CFO commensurate with the level of post

 

Are you an organisational whizz who loves optimising processes, keeping teams connected, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork? If so, this role could be perfect for you!

TPP are recruiting an operations Manager on behalf of our client, a respected social enterprise. They are looking for someone 4 days a week. The salary would be pro rata for 4 days.  This is a 9 month contract. They are ideally looking for someone to start in April.  They offer hybrid working. They are based close to Liverpool street.   

Benefits:

• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Menstrual Leave and more!

The Role:

As the Operations Manager, you’ll be the glue that holds internal operations together—streamlining workflows, improving internal systems, and ensuring everything from governance to HR and finance runs efficiently.

Main responsibilities:

• Operations & Process Improvement – Implement and optimise internal workflows, oversee shared mailboxes, document key processes, and lead the rollout of the new Intranet.
• Internal Communications & Events – Plan and manage ‘Company Connect’ meetings, including travel bookings, agenda setting, and feedback collection.
• Governance & Reporting – Maintain and update the Executive & Quarterly Strategic KPI Dashboards, prepare Board-level reports, act as Secretariat for subcommittees, and support policy reviews.
• HR & People Operations – Oversee HR systems and processes, including performance reviews, and maintain HR records.
• Finance Support – Work alongside the Finance Assistant to supervise cost control, payment runs, and potential automation of payroll processes.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in operations management, process improvement, or governance.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working across HR, finance, and internal systems.
• Strong communication skills – you’ll be liaising with senior stakeholders, team leads, and external consultants.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We have an opportunity for a Data Protection Officer to join the team here at RBL.
Reporting to our Head of Legal, this role will see you responsible for establishing, monitoring and maintaining effective and compliant data protection processes and ensuring good practice throughout RBL and the Group, including subsidiaries and branches.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Devising and developing RBLs data protection strategy and approach, you will lead in ensuring RBLs compliance with all GDPR/data protection requirements. You will work across the RBL Group to promote awareness of data protection policies and procedures and provide advice, and guidance to managers, staff, members and trustees.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Developing, reviewing and maintaining data protection policies and procedures and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with data protection law and principles throughout RBL and reporting on a quarterly basis to the Executive Board and Audit and Risk Committee
- Managing the subject access requests and individual rights process
- Maintaining RBL’s registrations with the Information Commissioner (ICO) and managing the responses to data protection breaches and complaints
- Devising and updating the controls and actions required for RBL’s Data Protection Risk Register
- Devising and managing the delivery of data protection training, working in collaboration with the Learning & Development team
- Line management of the Assistant Data Protection Officer

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
 
Employee benefits include:

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Youth Centre Manager

Oasis@Knights (Streatham/Brixton Hill, South London)

7 hours per week (0.175FTE)

Permanent

Salary: £5,848 per annum (£33,422 for 1 FTE)

Want to help oversee our Youth Centre offering a diverse range of activities for the local community?

Knights Youth Centre (KYC) was established in 1936 as an independent Christian Charity. The centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations and is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need. In 2025 KYC is joining the Oasis family of charities and will be known as Oasis@Knights. Oasis’ vision is for community, a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential.

We are seeking to recruit a Centre Manager who will work under the direction of the Knights Youth and Community Leader (YCL). They will be responsible for delivering a range of administrative, fabric and partnership functions to ensure the efficient, safe and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre.

Key responsibilities include:

· Work with the Youth and Community Leader (YCL) and Management Committee to plan and implement building improvements.

· Manage repairs, maintenance, and health & safety inspections within the allocated budget.

· Develop and oversee administrative systems, including vehicle upkeep, contract management, security, risk assessments, and stock replenishment.

· Oversee centre procedures on hygiene, risk management, security, and fire safety, including conducting unannounced fire drills.

· Carry out additional duties as required in line with centre priorities.

· Supervise the gardener to maintain outdoor spaces and ensure safe access.

The successful post holder must have:

· Ability to handle queries and resolve issues effectively

· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of building management and relevant legislations.

· A commitment to the Oasis ethos and values, including inclusion, equality, and perseverance.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages). 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for further information.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 4th April 2025.

Interviews will take place at the Youth Centre on Thursday 17th April 2025.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

This all-round fundraising role will support a range of income-generating activities, working closely with the Head of Engagement to ensure the events programme and our challenge events programme expands and grows from strength to strength. 

The successful applicant will be proactive, enthusiastic and organised and is someone who thrives in busy environments and is passionate about engaging supporters. They will have experience in charity fundraising and challenge events, have great organisational skills and strong communication skills. 

Please read our full Recruitment Pack which contains full details and person specification. We do require a covering letter and a CV to consider your application.

About Us 

At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families. 

We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.

Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week. 

About the role

Data underpins everything we do. We’re looking for a Senior Database Officer with exceptional data management and analytical skills to ensure our data is structured, maintained, and utilised effectively across the organisation.

In this key role, you’ll work closely with teams across fundraising and communications, using your expertise in data analysis, segmentation, and reporting to drive strategic decision-making. Your insights will help optimise engagement, retention, and stewardship across our supporter base.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a deep understanding of CRM systems, data integrity, and reporting tools, along with a keen analytical mindset to translate data into meaningful actions. Your work will directly contribute to our mission to keep babies safe and grieving families supported.

If you’re an analytical thinker with a passion for using data to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The main functions of your role will be:

1. To be responsible for the management and enhancement of our Raiser’s Edge (RE) database including new and  complex data requests and selections, and integrations with external platforms

2. To provide training in Raiser’s Edge to the organisation

3. To be The Lullaby Trust’s Data Protection Officer

This role can be offered as a hybrid role (with approximately one day per week in our London office) or fully remote, with occasional visits to the office for meetings or staff days as necessary; the two salary ranges above reflect this. The 21 hours could be worked across 3-5 days per week.

It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we have just launched our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever. We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. 

If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please have a look at our job pack and apply through Charity Job. 

For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.

Please do not use AI software to generate your application answers; it is usually obvious when this has been done as the answers generated tend to then be exactly the same as other candidates. We'd love to see what you can uniquely bring to the role.

Are you looking to broaden your HR skills and take on a charity leadership role? Can you build excellent working relationships which get results? Can you manage and lead processes effectively and compassionately?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

Head of HR and Compliance
Based: County Gates, Bristol, BS3 2JH.
Hours: 28-35 hours per week (over 4-5 days)
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 FTE

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re looking for a new Head of HR and Compliance to join our Charity Leadership Team. This role will lead our people practice and ensure our team work collaboratively and compassionately in serving our communities. You will support change management, compliance with all types of regulation, including safeguarding and data protection, and lead on monitoring key risks.

You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, flexible, highly collaborative, and have broad knowledge of HR and related systems. Detailed knowledge of compliance is desirable but not essential, however a desire to learn and broaden your skillset is necessary, as is a passion for our cause. Whilst having experience of working with a charity would be beneficial, it is not essential.

You will manage a part-time HR and Business Assistant who carries out a variety of administrative tasks.

We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to doing their best, a person who can both lead and collaborate, who has compassion for our team, supporters and stakeholders and who is curious about exploring new approaches and keen to learn and develop. Whilst having experience of working with a charity would be beneficial, it is not essential.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

GWAAC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 11th April.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £16m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

We are looking for a HR and OD Manager to enhance the Students Union’s provision of Organisational Development as well as provide high quality advice to managers on a range of HR policies, procedures and HR best practice. The post holder will also complete projects in line with the Union’s People Strategy, working towards the Investors in People Gold accreditation and beyond.

The role is full time and permanent. This role is based at our offices on the Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work remotely on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

Key Requirements

Do you have experience in providing high quality advice to managers on a range of HR policies, procedures and HR best practice? Do you have experience of delivering training and development programmes as well as supporting colleagues through coaching and mentoring? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of employment law and the ability to influence others and to develop effective working relationships.

People & Recruitment Advisor

As People & Recruitment Advisor, working to the People and Culture Lead, you will be responsible for administering the day-to-day HR/People activities, including being the first point of contact for queries and advice. You will also lead on recruitment across the organisation, providing expert guidance to hiring managers and managing the recruitment process at each stage.

You will have the ability to quickly build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels. Your warmth and confidence will make people feel comfortable and welcome so they feel able to come to you with people-related questions.

As part of the People and Culture team, you will work to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and deeply engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will be efficient, straightforward, and kind, modelling the behaviours and values we aspire to as a team.

This is a great role for an experienced HR/People generalist who has a people-first approach and is also passionate about creating clear processes and following best-practice. You will be able to work effectively in the context of a fast-growing and dynamic non-profit delivering on complex and impactful projects around the world.

Finally – as we ask of all colleagues – you will contribute to a culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence in all you do. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.

General HR/People

• Building relationships with all managers and stakeholders across the organisation
• Providing an efficient People and Recruitment advisory service across the organisation; offering expert HR/People advice and supporting managers and employees in understanding and implementing policies and procedures
• Working with the People & Culture Lead to ensure excellent onboarding and induction of new staff
• Administering and monitoring probation periods for staff
• Supporting the People & Culture Lead with any case work
• General HR/People administration - including updating relevant HR information systems with employee information, pulling data reports, tracking key dates such as end of visa dats, sending letters, creating templates
• Identifying where processes could be improved for efficiency and effectiveness and implementing accordingly
• Training - ensuring that mandatory training is up to date
• Support with People and Culture development projects as required

Recruitment

• Own and lead on recruitment, spending time focussing on the candidate journey, ensuring that candidates are given a great experience and happy with the journey regardless of the outcome
• Provide professional advice on recruitment and selection
• Support hiring managers through the recruitment process, from requirements gathering through to offer and onboarding

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:

• A people-first and positive approach to HR/People
• An excellent understanding of HR/People procedures and legislation in the UK with methods in place to keep up to date with changes
• A deep alignment with our values and our mission, and a passion for collaboratively contributing to a positive organisational culture in which people thrive

Essential behavioural competencies

• Able to quickly build strong working relationships
• A calm and warm manner
• Credibility as both systematic and effective as well as emotionally intelligent
• Able to handle situations sensitively and confidentially
• Initiative and ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload in a busy environment
• Flexible with a can-do approach

Skills and experience

• Experience in all aspects of the employee lifecycle
• CIPD qualified
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Experience of all stages of recruitment - confident to advise managers as needed
• Experience of working across different departments / functions
• Experience of improving processes in order to make them more efficient and to create a better user experience
• Experience and / or understanding of the context for a charity / not for profit organisation (desirable)
• Experience and / or understanding of DEI principles and practices (desirable)
• Experience and / or understanding of hybrid working and making this work effectively (desirable)

To apply for the position, please submit an up-to date CV and covering letter. The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).

The closing date for applications is 9 April at 9am GMT. Early applications are encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.

Screening calls are planned for w/c 14 April with interviews to be held w/c 21 April.

Head of Commercial Services

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)

Accountable to: Deputy Director

Responsible for: Conferencing and Events, Catering Services (including Café management), Retail Purchasing.

Salary: £38,380 per annum

Summary

The purpose of this role is to ensure that MK gallery has a diverse range of commercial services that contribute to the financial security of the Gallery and its charitable activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic development

• Work collaboratively at a senior level to ensure the delivery of an exceptional, first-class visitor experience.
• Work alongside the Deputy Director in the development of a commercial growth strategy and improvement initiatives, updating when appropriate.
• Use trends in the feedback to inform operational changes and staff and volunteer training.

Leadership and team management

• Lead, motivate, communicate, and develop the Catering and Events Team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the Gallery.
• To be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets and for the effectiveness and efficiency of commercial services.
• Evaluate the performance of each of the departments within commercial service, feedback to the Deputy Director and supporting with evidence for Executive reporting.
• Establish external and internal benchmarks and appropriate KPIs as the basis for demonstrating the quality of commercial services provided.

Catering

• Manage all aspects of MK Café ensuring it is open to the public with a dynamic food offer during opening times.
• The café and catering services achieve 5* food hygiene standards.
• Effectively manage the catering supply chain to ensure quality and cost management of supplies.
• Rota management

Event Hire

• Oversee the Gallery’s room booking system and coordinate all internal and external events safeguarding the best use of spaces in and out of opening hours in cooperation with other departments.
• Ensure front of house/events staff have comprehensive events schedules that enable them to organise appropriate resources and staffing.
• Support the Events Co-ordinator in generating private hires (Conferences, private events, weddings, room hires, community hire) to ensure maximum profitability.
• Work alongside the Deputy Director in developing private hires into Corporate Memberships and Sponsorship opportunities.

Retail

• Develop new product lines to include exhibition merchandise, MK Gallery specific merchandise, unique gifts and children’s arts and crafts materials.
• Work with local makers to produce a line of artist products on a sale or return basis.

Operational

• Lead on the recruitment and training of new staff and volunteers across the Commercial Teams in accordance with the organisational policy and procedures.
• Work with the Marketing and Audience Development Team to ensure that all commercial activities are accurately represented and advertised.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Systems are in place across all Commercial areas with a focus on safety first and food and hygiene safe working practice.
• Ensure stock management and POS systems are in place and managed accordingly and work with the Finance Manager to ensure robust systems and processes are in place in accordance with the Gallery’s policies and procedures.
• Work with the Finance Manager to establish and maintain budget setting and management across commercial activity.

General

• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Catering and Events.
• Carry out responsibilities with due regard to all MK Gallery policies and procedures including Security, Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equality & Diversity.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Experience of event management at a senior level with demonstrated experience of delivery, administration and evaluation of large-scale complex events.
• Experience of developing and a corporate events programme to engage local business.
• Experience of project co-ordination involving multiple stakeholders, visitors, staff, and suppliers.
• Experience of managing sales targets and being responsible for driving income.
• Experience of managing venue hire on behalf of external clients.

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task when under pressure.
• Excellent business and finance acumen – confident with budget project with budget management, budget projections and financial processes.
• An entrepreneurial outlook – an enthusiasm for generating income through innovation.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people – in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• Well developed negotiation and relationship management skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, licencing and other licencing and legal/statutory requirements.
• Good technical knowledge including AV, PA systems and lighting.

Personal

• Flexible team member with the ability to cooperate and support other colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

General

The role will involve some evening and weekend working, as well as occasional early morning and late evenings, depending on the event requirements for which time of in lieu will be given.

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About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. North London Open Spaces (NLOS) oversees some of the UK's most iconic green spaces, including:

· Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)

· Highgate Wood

· Queen’s Park

· West Ham Park

These beloved green spaces boast ancient woodlands, diverse wildlife, world-class sports facilities, and historic landmarks. We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, making London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.

 

About the Role

This is a new and critical function within our senior management team at North London Open Spaces. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on leader who will drive fundraising, income generation, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement across our portfolio of green spaces.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape this new role as it grows, leading a dynamic team and spearheading strategies to maximise resources, increase commercial opportunities, create new partnerships, and enhance visitor experiences while ensuring that funds raised directly benefit the sites they originate from.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and manage partnerships across sectors to support the charitable and conservation goals of NLOS’s charities.

· Create fundraising initiatives, including grants, sponsorships, donor campaigns, and legacy giving.

· Identify appropriate commercial opportunities that generate revenue while balancing conservation priorities.

· Oversee communications to promote NLOS’s green spaces as visitor destinations and worthy fundraising causes.

· Lead volunteer and community engagement programs.

· Manage event licensing, filming, and commercial activities, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainability.

· Align initiatives with the City of London Corporation’s Corporate Plan and Climate Action Strategy.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative leader with a strong background in fundraising, income generation, partnership development, and strategic planning. You will bring:

· Hands-on development experience in charity, open spaces, or commercial sectors.

· Proven ability to research and capitalise on opportunities, implement business plans, and negotiate contracts.

· Strong financial modelling and budget management skills.

· Senior-level fundraising experience in a charity, NGO, or public sector.

· Success in establishing new income streams (e.g., trusts, foundations, individual giving).

· Track record in securing and managing grant funding.

· Experience developing marketing and communications strategies to drive income and engagement.

· Strong team management and staff development experience.

· Entrepreneurial mindset with analytical skills and provide ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.

· Adaptability and ability to work at pace in an exciting operations environment.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.

· Lead and further develop a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of iconic green spaces.

· Work within a supportive and collaborative team committed to conservation and community engagement.

· A workplace that includes multiple beautiful open spaces

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 21st April 2025

Provisional interview date: W/C 12th May 2025

To apply online please click the Apply online button below. 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.

A fantastic charity focused on the provision of specialist mental health accommodation & services for the needs of those experiencing serious mental illness, is seeking a Head of Finance & Corporate Services for a brand-new role as they continue to grow. With a turnover of around £4million per annum and diverse funding streams from local NHS and council authorities, the organisation of around 100 staff is now continuing its growth journey.

The charity provides accommodation and services across Birmingham and London; however, the charity’s office is in central Birmingham. The role is permanent, part-time (4 days per week) with a salary of £66,250 - £68,750 per annum FTE (£53,000 - £55,000 per annum pro-rata) and is hybrid in nature with 2 days per week expected onsite in the Birmingham office. FTE is based on a 37.5 hour working week, so 4 days equates to a 30-hour working week – there is flexibility around how these hours can be spread. Benefits include hybrid working, a pension scheme, employee assistant programme, CPD programmes and significant professional growth opportunities.

The Head of Finance and Corporate Services is a newly created role and will be responsible for the internal operations of the company. This involves overseeing the finance, human resources, IT and compliance functions. You will take an administrative role in ensuring policies are effective, consistent and in-line with the intentions of the company. As a key member of the Senior Management Team the Head of Finance and Corporate Services will work closely with, and report to the Director of Services to develop informed strategy and strong governance. You will be responsible for leading corporate services ensuring that your team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards.

Key duties include:

• Lead on the day-to-day running of the finance function
• Produce a wide range of financial analysis including monthly management accounts and present to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
• Lead on the regulatory financial activities of the organisation ensuring best practice and financial compliance
• Ensure robust processes are in place for payroll, invoicing, procurement, etc
• Lead on the financial audit and compliance requirements with any relevant regulators on behalf of the organisation and its subsidiaries
• Lead on the day-to-day management of the HR function ensuring best practice and legal compliance
• Manage, supervise, and develop the capabilities of the corporate services team. Ensuring all induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal processes are adhered to. Identifying both good and under performance and taking swift and appropriate action
• Responsible for leading corporate services ensuring the team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards
• Develop strong internal and external networks building partnerships and demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation, and delegation skills
• Oversee day-to-day queries regarding the organisation’s financial, HR and IT systems to maximise efficiencies, including liaison with external providers/technical support as appropriate
• Proactively work with the Director of Services to develop funding bids and tenders
• Monitor and evaluate activities within the business through the development and delivery of effective service monitoring and evaluation tools; respond to and correct issues, identify and follow up opportunities, alert to potential adverse events
• Responsible for overseeing the external IT contract, monitoring effectiveness and continued return on investment
• Work with the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance for the charity
• Ensure relevant statutory, regulatory, and professional standards are wholly achieved in relation to policies, processes and procedures, particularly in respect of finance, governance, employment legislation and IT functions.

The post is part of the Senior Leadership (SLT) team, and you will manage a settled team of 2 including a fully qualified Finance Manager and an HR Manager. Much of the IT is outsourced.

The role would be best suited for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) with prior experience in a similar senior level finance role within the charity sector. You will be expected to demonstrate strategic ability around financial planning and contract monitoring and be able to provide a top-level overview of how the organisation structures its corporate services functions moving forwards. A strong knowledge of charity finance – contracts and restricted funds is required, and experience in a similarly broad role covering other areas of corporate services such as HR and IT would be a big advantage.

The role is both operational and strategic in nature and represents a fantastic chance to join an amazing charity an exciting time of growth.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th April at 5pm

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd April face-to-face in Birmingham

Please send your CV for further consideration.