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Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Research to lead our research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in infectious diseases, a strong background in biomedical research, international collaboration and a proven track record of managing and leading research projects. This is a key leadership role that will drive our efforts to prevent and cure meningitis and septicaemia through innovative research and collaboration. Initially managing a small team, the Director will lead on growing the team to support the new research strategy launching in 2025.

This role will report directly in to the charities CEO.

Lead responsibilities

• Strategy – development and implementation.
• Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) accredited grant awards and management process including research funding rounds; grant awards; grant management and all aspects of reporting for the research portfolio and impact of projects funded by MRF.
• Recruitment, development and management of MRFs Scientific Advisory Panel and their participation in the grant awards process.
• Externally funded research projects including concept development, partner identification, writing, developing and where necessary producing peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
• MRF’s in-house research including concept development, writing, developing and produce peer-reviewed academic papers of relevance to MRFs strategy and shorter briefing documents and presentations as required.
• Research environment horizon scanning to appropriately brief internal teams on new developments in the field that are relevant to their work.
• Secretariat of the Global Meningitis Genome Partnership (GMGP).
• Representing MRF as a collaborative patient representative partner on external academic research projects and panels.
• Conferences and Meetings- Working with external experts, on the development and agreement of suitable agenda, speakers and formats for the MRF Scientific Research conference.
• Representing MRF at key research conferences and events, and seek opportunities to present latest in-house research and projects.
• Policy integration. Working with the Head of Health Insights and Policy to ensure latest research evidence is fully integrated into MRFs policy strategy, framework and activities.
• Responding to external consultations that are focused on research and the research environment with relevance to meningitis.
• Represent MRF on relevant sector bodies and working groups; present to high level external stakeholders about our work; represent beneficiaries of our work to various bodies including national and international health bodies; industry; researchers, public health officials and civil society representatives; deputising for CEO as required.
• Media. Support communications teams on research content for media use; represent MRF in the media as required.
• Report quarterly to CEO on performance of the Directorate and prepare papers and presentations as required for committee and full Board meetings.
• Develop and recommend an annual budget and operating plan for the Directorate to the CEO, monitor and report on implementation throughout the year. Liaise with the Director of Finance and Administration to ensure accurate and timely production of management accounts; inputs to development of other departments; and uphold the financial policies and procedures of the charity.
• Being an active member of the senior leadership team, supporting other departments and teams to achieve their goals and helping to communicate progress of the charity with staff and volunteers.

Experience required

• Published researcher or research management in health or scientific environment/field.
• Research grant management and portfolio oversight.
• Presented multiple times at international research conferences.
• Extensive relevant networks in research and academic community.
• Recent experience of being an organisation’s spokesperson on research activities, including to the media.
• Have represented a research unit or equivalent body on inter-organisational working groups of relevance to public health.
• Extensive experience leading teams including budget setting and strategic planning.
• Strategy development and implementation.
• Senior external stakeholder management.
• Representation or accreditation with or on a professional body relevant to the area of subject expertise.
• Budget management experience relevant to Directorate scale and strategy.
• Have presented to Boards/Senior stakeholders internally and externally on multiple occasions.
• Lead, developed and managed a team/department/organisation/operation >10 people.
• A PhD in a relevant discipline or relevant equivalent life experience.
• A second European language, ideally French, desirable.

Key Competencies for all Directors at MRF

Leadership behaviours

• Strategy: Develops and executes strategic plans within directorate.
• Leadership: Leads and aligns directorate goals with organisational objectives.
• Management: Monitors and enhances directorate performance.
• Finances: Develops, recommends and optimizes directorate budgets.
• Supervision: Guides and mentors heads of departments & wider teams.
• Team contribution: Ensures directorate operates as a highly effective team aligned to values.
• Communicating progress: Regularly reports progress to the CEO, SLT and board.

Values

• Evidence-led: Bases directorate strategies on data and research.
• Integrity: Upholds ethical practices within directorate.
• Determination: Steadfast in achieving directorate goals.
• Passionate Advocate: Promotes the mission of the charity confidently to internal and external stakeholders with conviction.
• Collaboration: Identifies partnership opportunities; encourages cross-directorate and departmental cooperation.
• Compassion: Role models compassion for beneficiaries and staff within directorate.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CV’s sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Kate Gill by 5pm on Friday 21st February 2025.

Candidates wishing to have an informal exploratory conversation before applying can also contact Kate to set up a call with Vinny Smith.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates that may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.

Job Description

Job Title:

Caseworker level 1, 2, and 3

Location

RMC operates four branches located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley.

The successful candidate will be based at the Birmingham site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed.

This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available

Reporting To:

Immigration Department Manager

Salary and benefits:

IAA Level 1: £25,000–£27,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 2: £28,500–£30,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 3: £32,000–£34,000 (dependent on experience)

Additional Benefits:

· Company-matched pension scheme

· Employee assistance program

· Health and wellness support

· Mental health resources

· Comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Contract: 

12-month fixed term with a strong possibility of extension

Probation period:

6 Months

Annual Leave:

21 days + 1 concessionary day and 8 Bank Holidays

 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as a Caseworker, authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly known as OISC. RMC is a well-established, award-winning regional charity, widely recognised for its impactful work with refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries, helping to break down barriers to integration and enabling clients to become equal citizens. We provide a holistic range of services, from specialist legal advice to education and employment programs.

The successful candidate will join RMC’s Immigration department and play a key role in delivering free immigration advice and representation. This is an exciting time to join the team as RMC is expanding its infrastructure following significant growth in staff, activities, and turnover—rising from £776k to £2.8 million in the past five years.

RMC is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Level 3, covering cases from initial advice through to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Our immigration services focus on assisting migrants (including undocumented migrants), refugees, and asylum-seekers in navigating the UK’s complex immigration legal system. We help clients secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families, with a particular emphasis on human rights claims, family and private life applications, family reunion, settlement, citizenship, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

Main duties and responsibilities

All Caseworkers (Levels 1,2 and 3) will be required to carry out the tasks shown below:

Casework and client care:

· To provide one-to-one specialist advice in immigration and asylum area of law

· To provide thorough, professional, high quality and timely casework and advice

· To ensure accurate recording keeping and ensure all necessary and associated administrative tasks are completed

· To ensure case deadlines and key dates are recorded, monitored and actioned in a timely manner

· To conduct all casework and advice in compliance with all IAA regulatory requirements and the IAA code of standards

· To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with clients

Training and development:

· To keep up to date with changes in the law

· To attend training and share learning and good practice with other advisors

· To keep a record of your attendance on training courses

· To provide internal and/or external immigration training when required by management

Teamwork:

· To share casework knowledge and experience within the team

· To mentor, support and/or supervise colleagues on a lower level of IAA regulation

Projects and Engagement:

· To take responsibility for the day to day delivery of specific projects if requested by management

· To deliver presentations and represent RMC at meetings/events when required by management

· To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders

· To demonstrate a degree of flexibility and undertake tasks not specifically referred to above

Person Specification

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills- essential

· Accredited at IAA Level 1, 2 or 3

· Experience in delivering advice and representation in the field of UK immigration and asylum

· Experience in working with clients with vulnerabilities and/or migrants, asylum-seekers, refugees

· Knowledge of most immigration areas, with a good understanding of at least one area such as the EUSS, asylum, human rights or family-based applications

· Experience of delivering complex advice work dealing with asylum seekers, refugees, vulnerable migrants, ‘outside of rules applications’ and representation at tribunal (for IAA L3 advisors only)

· Commitment to working towards Level 2 accreditation (for IAA L1 advisors only)

· Ability to explain complex information to clients from different backgrounds

· A proven high standard of communication skills, including written, oral, presentational and inter-personal skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to manage and grow a caseload

· Ability to prioritise and to manage tight deadlines

· Teamwork and Flexibility

· Commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable

· Accredited to IAAS Senior Caseworker

· Experience working in the Legal Aid sector

· Experience working in or with the not-for-profit sector

· Fluent in a community language

· Experience of working in a multicultural environment and sensitivity towards other cultures.

· Excellent listening skills and ability to empathise as well as establish boundaries to avoid emotional over involvement

· Educated to degree level or equivalent

Terms and conditions of employment

The following conditions of service will apply:

Salary

IAA Level 1: £25,000–£27,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 2: £28,500–£30,000 (dependent on experience)

IAA Level 3: £32,000–£34,000 (dependent on experience)

Location

Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall or Dudley

Pension

RMC will contribute 3% of gross basic salary

Holidays

21 days per year plus public holidays pro rata for part-time post.  Holiday entitlement increases to 24 days after 2 years and 29 days after 5 years

Hours of Work

35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed

Probation

This post will have a probationary period of 6 months

Notice

One month’s notice of termination of employment on either side.

Disability

We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.

Enhanced DBS:

Employment in this post will be subject to a satisfactory police clearance being obtained. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exception) Order 1975 and you are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Travel expenses

If travel around the Black Country is undertaken in your own vehicle for work purposes this can be reclaimed at the rate of 45 pence per mile.

Training

Access to external paid training and regular internal training provided by Senior Caseworkers

Commitment to supporting you to develop and upskill in the field of immigration and asylum

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

What we hope you'll do next

We are keen to hear from all candidates whose skills and experience fulfil the criteria set out above. Please complete the application form, indicating where you first saw the job advertisement and demonstrating your professional fit with the role.

Equal Opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Closing Date:

Friday 28th February, 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disability Service in Newham.

£27,727.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

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

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.

Specialist Behavioural Support Workers are responsible for the customer's emotional, psychological wellbeing as well as providing support to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs. This will include providing physical, emotional, domestic, and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

The shift pattern for this role will consist of early shifts (07.00-15.00) and late shifts (14.00 -22.00). Candidates would need to demonstrate flexibility to ensure that they are able to carry out both early & late shifts, including some weekend and bank holiday working.

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

What you'll do:

Behaviour Analysis:

Observing and monitoring the customer's behaviours, their duration, intensity, as well as factors that may alleviate or trigger the behaviour
Planning appropriate intervention to modify and resolve the behaviour
Employing superb interpersonal and relationship skills to handle psychological and behavioural changes
Understanding and collaborating with the different support organisations accessible in the community

Other Responsibilities:

If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift

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

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage
customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self-development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate, and sensitive in style of communication

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
Good IT skills

Desirable:

Training or experience with PBS Approach and Capable Environments framework

About us:

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

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

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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

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

Please see our website for the full Job Description

About The Role
Contract: This is a fixed term opportunity until end of January 2026.
Location: Home based within Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

It’s an exciting time to join the Regional Engagement team! We are a growing team with ambitious goals for the next five years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure, and support individuals living with dementia today.

We have a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for a Regional Fundraiser to join our knowledgeable team. This exciting role is ideal for someone looking to build and develop their skills in relationship fundraising or broaden their experience in a major national charity. You will work on multi-year partnerships and engage with supporters, manage volunteers, and raise awareness in our communities. The team you join is talented, fast-paced, and committed to creating a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
The successful candidate will deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention while identifying new income opportunities.

Our team has a wealth of knowledge and skills to support you, making collaboration important. You will be responsible for recruiting and managing our supporters and volunteers, inspiring and motivating them to provide lifelong support.

Regular travel across your area (Leicestershire and Northamptonshire) will be required to meet supporters, along with attending occasional internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices in London, Birmingham, Warrington, and Belfast.

About You

- Proficient in relationship building and fundraising at the community, regional, or corporate level.
- Strong skills and knowledge in providing excellent supporter stewardship and customer service.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Proven track record of achieving both financial and non-financial targets.
- Be comfortable and confident in analysing data, as you will have financial budgets for your area. You will have KPI measures for financial and non financial targets.
- Capable of analysing data and information to inform decision-making.

Are you an experienced HR leader passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering strategic people solutions? Join a dynamic, forward-thinking Housing Association in Birmingham as their Head of People Operations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll oversee critical HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, people data and reporting and people administration. You will lead the transformation of people operations, ensuring compliance, governance and a streamlined, customer-focused experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the People Operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
• Driving process improvements across the employee lifecycle to support strategic business objectives
• Developing detailed strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the needs of the company
• Overseeing the provision of an effective employee relations support service, ensuring that the service provides expert advice to managers and colleagues on employee relations issues and a fair and consistent application of policies and practices
• Managing the maintenance and integrity of HR data across all systems, ensuring data accuracy, security, and GDPR compliance, as well as also being the main point of contact for the HRIS
• Partnering with senior leaders to ensure seamless people processes that enable organisational success

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading HR operational functions, ideally within the public sector
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance frameworks
• Expertise in improving HR processes, data reporting and service delivery
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service, plus an extra day for your birthday
• Social Housing Pension Scheme (up to 6% employer/employee contributions)
• Access to a 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Discounts at major retailers and wellness services

If you’re passionate about leading positive change, empowering teams and delivering a seamless people experience, this could be the opportunity for you.

Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic international charity who are looking to source a Communications Officer to join the team. As Communications Officer, you will support increased revenue and showcase the impact of the charity’s programmes and their stories of partnership with funders and structures in the countries where the charity work. This is a part-time (3 days per week), permanent role, home based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a communications role (or related field) along with excellent written skills and be social media Savvy. You will have a strong track record of delivering engaging social media content across different channels and audiences to support organisational priorities. You will have experience of using creative software such as Illustrator, Premiere, Canva and Photoshop. You will also possess basic video editing skills. Knowledge of and experience of working with international non-profits would be highly desirable however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Are you a highly experienced senior HR leader who has extensive experience of managing HR projects? Then join Shelter as an Interim Assistant Director - HR Projects and join our fight for home.

About the Job

As our Interim Assistant Director of HR Projects, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Shelter by delivering strategic HR solutions that drive transformation and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Strategy Enablement, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and the Assistant Director of HR Delivery to address organisational priorities and lead on high-impact initiatives.

With a focus on advancing fairness, inclusion, and effectiveness, you’ll manage complex projects, navigate trade union relationships, and mitigate risks while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our HR services.

About You

You will be a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record of driving strategic change and delivering people-centred solutions in complex environments. Highly skilled in employment law, trade union negotiations, and employee relations, you have a deep understanding of the third sector and a passion for fostering inclusive and effective practices.

Adept at managing sensitive projects and engaging with senior stakeholders, you bring exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to everything you do. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and share Shelter’s vision of combating social injustice, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About the team

The Strategy Enablement directorate brings together our core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. Led by the Director of Strategy Enablement and four Assistant Directors.

We do not see our support functions as merely transactional, but we are both enablers and keepers of Shelter’s strategic objectives. Striving to be a centre of excellence we work with colleagues to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting with the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge on the way.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

All Survivors Project is seeking a Senior Finance and Accounting Lead with a passion for human rights to provide comprehensive financial and accounting management to the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing organisation which supports critical humanitarian work. The role will suit an ambitious and meticulous finance professional with a proactive and practical approach to their work.

About Us

All Survivors Project (ASP) is an independent, international human rights organisation that supports global efforts to eradicate conflict-related sexual violence. ASP works to strengthen national and international responses, focusing on research and action on conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys. Our vision is that all survivors receive appropriate care, support and justice for the harms done to them.

About the Role

As Senior Finance and Accounting Lead, you will take on a leadership role, working closely with the Executive Director and our small but highly motivated team. The Finance Manager will be the focal point for overall financial management and planning, including budgeting, donor proposal development, cash flow management, donor reporting, audits, and internal capacity building.

• Budgeting – working with the Executive Director to create the annual budget.
• Providing support to Executive Director in preparation for internal and external annual, ad hoc and donor audits.
•  Working closely with the team to ensure that donor finance guidelines, formats and processes are understood by all colleagues at the start of each project and being adhered to throughout the project.
• Donor reporting – building and managing a rolling donor reporting schedule; preparing the financial report within the donor report; compiling full donor reports
• Governance and compliance – providing quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees; submitting RTI to HMRC on time
• Payments – reconciling bank accounts and credit cards
• Administering the payroll system and maintaining liaison with pension providers.
• Verifying and processing consultants’ payments ensuring internal policies and donor requirements are respected.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience in the NGO sector (and an understanding of donor reporting requirements).

You will have a passion for human rights and be willing and able to work in a small and collaborative team.

What’s on offer

Salary: £56,000 per annum

Hybrid working: 2 days per week in London office (candidates with alternative requirements are encouraged to get in touch to discuss)

How to Apply

Please apply or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Heather Bateman at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

We will review applications upon receipt and interviews may be conducted at short notice if required by suitable applicants. As such, we encourage applications as soon as possible. Final application deadline will be Monday 17th February. 

Please note that sponsorship can not be provided for this role so applicants must have full working rights to work in the UK.

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnered with The Old Vic to recruit a Commercial Financial Analyst. This role has been created to drive the profitability of a new and exciting commercial venture scheduled to opening in late 2025. The Commercial Financial Analyst position offers a skilled and experienced finance professional the chance to apply their financial analysis expertise to provide valuable insights and support the commercial arm of a world-renowned arts organisation.

About The Old Vic

The Old Vic is one of London’s most iconic theatres, renowned for its rich history and commitment to producing world-class theatre. For over 200 years, they have been dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and challenging audiences with a diverse range of productions.

In addition to offering exceptional performances, The Old Vic believes in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone can thrive.

About the Role

The Commercial Financial Analyst will report into the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing financial analysis, planning and business insight, with a particular focus on Commercial Activity from Bars, Restaurants and labour planning, and the new Backstage Building (opening Oct 2025).

In this role, you will:

• Provide financial analysis, planning, and reporting for commercial activities, including bars, restaurants, labour planning, and the new Backstage Building (opening Oct 2025).
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, re-forecasting cycles, and a three-year business plan.
• Develop and manage detailed financial reporting for commercial income, gross profit, and labour costs.
• Collaborate closely with the finance team, senior management, and the Commercial Team on key projects and ad-hoc business insights.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Significant experience in data analysis, systems, and finance in a commercial environment and be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/ACMA) or QBE
• A strong ability to provide decision-support and insight to senior management teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and data modelling.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a people-centric approach.

What’s on Offer

• A salary of £48,000- £55,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in office in Central London) and a culture that supports a good work/life balance
• Enhanced annual leave, starting at 25 days per year, increasing up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Complementary tickets for you and a guest to Old Vic preview productions and much more

How to Apply:

Please apply or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Heather Bateman at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

We will review applications upon receipt and interviews may be conducted at short notice if required by suitable applicants. As such, we encourage applications as soon as possible.

We're looking for a organised, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Newham.
£44,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you 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.
The Service Manager will be responsible for the operations of a group of three specialist services, which support a total of seven customers with moderate to high support needs to live in their own homes. The role will provide line management for a Deputy Manager and support teams, ensuring that compliance with organisational, legal regulations and those of the local authority are adhered to and the quality of support is of the highest standard possible, ensuring excellent quality of life for customers and a good working environment for colleagues. The role will require the individual to be the CQC registered manager for services, making the person the accountable person with the Care Quality Commission, as well as with commissioners and key stakeholders.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
Customer
- Ensure the customer is central in their support and a co-production model is promoted.
- Adopt active support to reinforce the PBS model through coaching and leadership, ensuring all staff are competent and confident
- Work with teams to support data driven decision making and reduce incidents promoting quality of life and high levels of participation in meaningful activities
- Work to the principles of STOMP
- Ensure all services are effectively managed to deliver excellent support to all customers
- Support assessments of complex needs referrals
- Monitor the delivery and assess effectiveness of Behavioural Support Plans
Quality, Safeguarding and Safety
About you:
- Proven experience of managing more than one service across a geographical area.
- The ability to quickly identify key areas of improvement required and to be able to effectively plan and implement the changes required
- Previous experience of working with management contracts and agreements
- Previous experience of delivering regulatory compliance
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- Experience of conducting investigations for serious incidents
- Ability to coach and develop staff
- Excellent relationship building skills at all levels
- Experience of successfully developing teams across a wide geographical spread

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
- Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
- Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
- Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
- Holds relevant Health and Social Care management qualification - eg QCF Level 5
- Experience managing supported living and/or Registered services for adults with learning disabilities and autism

Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
- Positive Behaviour Support Qualification or the willingness to complete this within 12 months of appointment
- Experience of transforming care / Hospital to home agenda

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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

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

Please see our website for full Job Description

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The People Team work across the employee life cycle, providing advice, coaching and support, on recruitment and onboarding, engagement, performance management, talent development, pay and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and day to day admin and transactional support.

Our people vision to make Catch22 a great place to work underpins our approach.

Job Description

As the People Partner for Catch22 you will provide a proactive and forward-thinking HR service to the business and operate as an internal consultant, influencing, identifying, and maximising opportunities to improve people capability and performance.

You will be responsible for supporting your business areas by providing specialist coaching, support and advice that enables our business development and senior management to effectively deliver their people and business plans.

You will be responsible for giving specialist HR advice in relation to all HR policies and procedures in accordance with best practice, current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements and support delivery of the HR Strategy and evolving partnering model.

You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships across the People Team, the operational Hubs that you support as well as the rest of the business by offering challenging and influencing at senior manager level fostering a high performance culture.

You will support the business in key areas of employee relations, development, reward, engagement, and resourcing providing key business support to services nationally.

You will provide business support to nominated business areas and provide cover to other business areas as and when needed.

Please see the attached job descriptions for full details of the role: People Partner Job Description

Qualifications

English and Maths.
Level 7 CIPD or proven experience.
Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and the practical implications for the management of the employment relationship.
Excellent and up to date knowledge of TUPE regulations, processes, risks and opportunities.
Awareness of current developments in the HR field.
Understanding of organisational development processes and interventions.
Awareness of Health & Safety practice as it relates to HR.

Additional information

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact out team. Email is available on our advert accessible via the application link. Unfortunately Charity Job does not allow email addresses or links in their advert. All of this informaiton is available on our own site. 

Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week.

Location: Brasted, Kent, some flexibility with location and home working arrangements. Travel to national sites is required

Benefits:

28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
Discounted shopping opportunities

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Business Development Partner

York

£46,000 per annum plus £5000 car allowance

Permanent

Full time

 

Due to the nature of the role a full driving licence is essential. Our head office is located in Pickering; however, we do have other local offices across Yorkshire where you can work from

At the Wilf Ward Family Trust, we are dedicated to providing exceptional support to adults with profound physical and learning disabilities. Our mission is to empower the individuals we support and enhance their quality of life.

This is an exciting new role! 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our team as a Business Development Partner to accelerate our development across the next 5-years. Your efforts will directly contribute to our growth and ability to deliver high-quality care to those who need it most across Yorkshire.

You will work with leaders across our organisation to identify new business opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and develop strategies that support innovation.

 

Key responsibilities for the role:

• Collaborate with leaders across the organisation to develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with our goals and objectives
• Conduct high level market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas for expansion within the social care sector
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including social care organisation, commissioners, NGOs, and other relevant partners
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including grant funding, contracts, and partnerships, to support the growth, diversification and sustainability of our organisation that align with our mission and values
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, finance, and project management, to ensure smooth delivery of services to clients and achieve organisational goals.
• Represent the organisation at industry evens, conference and meetings to promote our services

 

What you will bring to our team!

• A relevant qualification in business administration, marketing, social sciences, or related field and/or demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnership management, preferably within the social care or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of the social care landscape, including knowledge of key stakeholders, funding mechanisms, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex issues, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions.
• Results-oriented with a track record of achieving and exceeding business development targets and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analysis and reporting tools preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Be part of an organization that is committed to improving the lives of adults with profound disabilities. Your work will have a direct impact on expanding the services we provide and ensuring high standards of care.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension schemes, healthcare benefits, and generous holiday entitlement.
• Career Development: We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth. You will have opportunities to enhance your skills, attend training, and take on new challenges within the organization.

If you are an experienced and passionate business development professional with a commitment to making a difference in the social care sector, we would love to hear from you!

Please see the full Job Description attached

Please be aware it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices.

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to support sexual health education and prevention as part of the Integrated Sexual health Service (ISHS) in Hertfordshire. You will lead on the delivery of our condom distribution scheme, Get It, as well as the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) in Hertfordshire. You will be able to work in partnership with an array of linked sexual health services, to engage professionals in sexual health support, education, and training. You will work closely with the wider METRO team in Hertfordshire, including collaborating with the Sexual Health Outreach and Engagement Lead.  You will adopt a leadership role, line managing a Sexual Health Admin and Outreach Worker, with a key focus on upskilling your team around sexual health interventions, safeguarding and child protection, and sexual health training.

Job Title: HR Adviser - maternity cover
Hours: 35 hours (full time)
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £42,000
Contract: Fixed term contract up to one year, or until the substantive post holder returns

This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.

Please note: We can only able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK.

Requirements

We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated, people-focused generalist Adviser with great interpersonal skills for this busy HR role to cover maternity leave absence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our small, but supportive, People and Culture Team working on all aspects of generalist HR advice and support. It is an interesting and varied role for an engaging, solution-focused person, with a passion for providing excellent people-focused services, and someone who wants to add value within an organisation.

You will bring your knowledge and experience of providing generalist HR advice and support to line managers. You should be a resilient, professionally curious person, who is enthusiastic about developing a career in HR.

You will work closely with the People and Culture Manager in a generalist capacity, to support with continuous improvement across all areas of P&C work, while helping to support and achieve our organisational objectives.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Coaching and advising line managers on all People matters.
• Managing and progressing HR casework.
• Working collaboratively with recruiting managers to help design JD&PS, job adverts, and assessments for candidates (to ensure we get the very best people for the job).
• Providing support across all HR projects and proactively contributing creative ideas.

You

We are seeking a proactive and committed individual with strong interpersonal skills who can provide an efficient and customer-focused service to employees, managers and senior leaders. This is busy and varied role, so we’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can adapt to a fast-paced working environment while ensuring consistency, alongside considering and minimising risks. You should have experience of working independently with limited supervision and highly skilled at prioritising your workload.

You don’t need to have worked in Housing before, but you should have experience of working in a HR team with knowledge of HR good practice. You need to be flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic, and have excellent communication and influencing skills. A great sense of humour will serve you in good stead working in our busy, fast paced office, and your sound judgement skills will be second to none.

Don’t feel you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At ISHA, we are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited by this role but your experience doesn’t quite align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this, or other roles, because of your transferable skills.

About ISHA

We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for own our people.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do apply.

Deadline: 09:00 on 03 March 2025.

Interview: week commencing 10 March 2025 in person at 102 Blackstock Road.

Interested?

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

Staff Benefits

We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

No agencies please.