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Humane World for Animals UK is part of Humane World for Animals, a global animal protection organisation striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. In the UK, we are an effective voice for animals running campaigns in wildlife protection, the fur trade, and farmed animal welfare, backed by hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. A small but effective team, Humane World UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.
About the position
Responsible strategic leadership and effective delivery of Humane World UK’s public affairs advocacy, this role is an exciting opportunity to create lasting change at scale. The role will be responsible for delivering public affairs components of all of Humane World UK's priority campaigns, including bans on imports of hunting trophies and fur, a ban on the use of farrowing crates for pigs, and adoption of plant-forward policies in public sector procurement. The role will also identify new and reactive opportunities to improve public policy for animal protection in the UK.
If you are results-oriented, persuasive, organised and have strong proven experience as a public affairs professional then we would like to hear from you.
Key areas of responsibility
- Undertake strategic policy analyses, and develop evidence-led policy positions, briefings, and statements, to support the effective delivery of Humane World UK campaigns to political audiences;
- Work with campaigns teams to deliver timely dissemination of Humane World UK’s briefing and policy outputs to targeted policy and political stakeholders, including through Parliamentary meetings and events;
- Monitor the national policy and political landscape, including parliamentary inquiries, consultations, written and oral questions, party political policy positions and government announcements, in order to recommend and draft responses;
- Work with Humane World UK's legal advisors to analyse draft legislation pertinent to Humane World UK’s campaigns, crafting proposed amendments and coordinating interventions to secure the most robust and enforceable animal welfare laws;
- Manage, and ensure team-wide effective use of, Humane World UK’s political monitoring tools and database, to inform political stakeholder relationship development and management;
- Create stakeholder maps and relationship development strategies for key policy-making stakeholders for each of Humane World UK’s priority campaigns, to strengthen our influence and reputation in the civil service, government, and parliament;
- Respond to public affairs and policy inquiries from the public, supporters, and the media;
- Report regularly on progress against agreed public affairs goals and metrics.
About you
Our successful candidate will be a confident, articulate and positive with a proven track in leveraging positive change the the public affairs/policy space. A proactive self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of managing and developing strong, focused and ambitious teams, and a solution-focused approach to overcoming obstacles. You will have experience of building strong, trust-based, strategic relationships with political and policy stakeholders in order to deliver agreed goals, and you will ideally bring a network of positive relationships with you. You will have ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare; a willingness to constantly learn and develop the most impactful, cost-effective, audience-tailored advocacy to politicians and policy-makers; and your work will be solidly underpinned by regular evaluation of progress and impact with a view to further improving strategies.
We are searching for an experienced public affairs professional to make a difference and be part of our sucessful and friendly team. If that’s you, please get in touch!
To apply
You must have an existing right to work in the UK, and you must reside in the UK, to be considered for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by 11pm Sunday 23rd March Note: Our policy is to offer a fixed one year contract to start with a view to convert to a permanent contract in year two.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.



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It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
You’ll be part of an award-winning Fundraising & Communications team which prides itself on innovation and collaboration in order to inspire our fundraisers and supporters. We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and passionate about fundraising, and who believes in creating a personal and rewarding experience for War Child’s supporters to make a difference to the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.
As our Challenge & Community Fundraising Assistant, you'll play a vital role in stewarding fundraisers participating in national events, bespoke challenges and community fundraising to support War Child's mission. Your responsibilities will include providing support to our challenge and community fundraising functions, ensuring a timely, positive and engaging experience for all active and prospective fundraisers who want to support War Child. You will ensure that key supporters and potential fundraisers are engaged with War Child, and in turn drive income growth and help to achieve our strategic objectives. This is a chance to make a significant impact while working with a passionate and innovative team.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities were looking for. However, if you don’t meet every aspect of the role criteria, we still encourage you to apply – your skills, experiences, and perspective could be exactly what we need to enable War Child to support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.
· Brilliant at building relationships and passionate about delivering excellent stewardship that informs, motivates and inspires others.
· A natural people-person, who is friendly and enjoys communicating with supporters over the phone, in person and in writing.
· Strong and proactive in your approach to managing your own workload, and able to work to tight deadlines and multitask at short notice, in a busy environment.
· Able to think creatively, come up with new and relevant ideas and be proactive.
· Someone with an excellent eye for detail and highly self-organised.
· A flexible team player, able to work under your own initiative, take instructions from others, and go the extra mile for our wonderful supporters.
· Experienced in carrying out administration tasks and processes, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
· Experienced in using CRM databases to record information promptly and accurately, although this is not essential to be considered for this role.
· Able to articulate and promote War Child’s aims, mission, policies and work.
· Available to work outside of office hours from time to time (e.g. during the festive period, when War Child is responding to emergencies, and to attend our core events).
At War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, hybrid working and compressed hours.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working closely with the OA Artistic Advisor, Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Artists, and Emerging Artists Projects Co-ordinator and Guildhall School staff, design and deliver the annual Orchestral Artistry programme and Conservatoire Scholarships Scheme.
Schedule and manage events throughout the academic year, including instrumental classes, mock auditions, workshops, masterclasses, conductor Q&As, individual mentoring and tuition sessions Book and coordinate venues, liaising with Guildhall School and external stakeholders for room bookings.
Ensure ArtsVision is up to date with event details and contacts.
Collaborate with LSO Members and hold regular OA Advisory Group meetings with the Artistic Advisor to oversee the direction of the programme and ensure its artistic integrity.
Identify, negotiate fees and book external conductors as required, as well as LSO members/musicians, ensuring activity is of a high artistic standard and rigorously administered. Coordinate performance and training opportunities for students, including LSO lunchtime concerts, BMW Classics, LSO rehearsal sit-ins, and Discovery projects.
Manage the annual budget, including project expenditure reconciliation and invoicing.
Ensure all student activity follows LSO and Guildhall School safeguarding policies, as well as all Guildhall School’s policies and codes of conduct. 4 Stay informed on trends and research in higher education and music, identifying new opportunities for the LSO and Guildhall School.
Work with Guildhall School and LSO marketing teams to create promotional materials for the Emerging Artists (Instrumentalists) programme.
Gather statistical information for funder reports and support funding applications with LSO Development.
Represent the LSO/Emerging Artists at events and conferences as needed. Support other LSO Discovery Emerging Artists events as required.
Provide guidance and direction to the Emerging Artists Co-ordinator who supports this work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is part of the transformation of mental health services in the London Borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service brings together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.
We are looking to hire a Senior Mental Health Advisor with experience of working within mental health services and of supporting the prevention, recovery and self-management of mental health problems. Applicants should have strong line management experience, be able to demonstrate excellent professional boundaries alongside having experience of completing assessments, managing a diverse caseload and working in a fast-paced environment. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role.
The role will involve:
- Line management of key project staff
- Providing recovery-orientated individual and group-based support to adults with mental health problems
- Management of a small caseload comprising those with heightened need or risk presentation
- Collaborative working with all partners involved in the Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub
- Undertaking holistic needs and risk assessments
- Managing waitlists
- Data management
- Commitment to regular training and reflective practice
- Effective contribution to the development and continuous improvement of the service
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check
Closing date: Sunday 23rd March (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 31st March
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark




JOB PURPOSE
UK for UNHCR are looking for a proactive team player with drive and enthusiasm to join us as we develop our operations function. This is an opportunity to shape our processes, identifying areas for operational efficiency, designing and implementing new processes and policies, ensuring compliance with charitable and regulatory requirements, managing digital systems and streamlining workflows.
We’re a small team in a small organisation with big ambition. If you are an organised and detail-oriented person with a good understanding of charity policies and regulations, as well as experience with optimising operational workflow and systems to ensure that the organisation can run more smoothly and efficiently, we want to hear from you. While specialist IT knowledge is not a prerequisite, the manager must be confident working with our specialist IT agency to understand areas such as cybersecurity and help deliver operational processes to support this. This is a critical role, joining a key charity at an exciting stage of our growth and development.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
Role Responsibilities
Compliance and Governance
- Develop, implement and maintain the charity's compliance and policy framework to ensure adherence to relevant regulations, including charity law and data protection.
- Prepare and manage regulatory filings to Charity Commission
- Maintain risk registers and ensure an effective risk management process is in place.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance-related matters.
- Work closely with SMT, managers and relevant subject matter experts to develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures.
- Support the Finance Director in maintaining the Charity’s insurance portfolio, in line with the Charity’s risk appetite whilst ensuring value for money.
IT Management
- Oversee IT strategy, systems, and infrastructure (including hardware, software and Cybersecurity) to ensure user-centric, efficient and secure operations.
- Lead projects to modernise IT systems and introduce digital solutions to improve organisational efficiency.
- Be part of Data Protection Steering Group, to ensure data security and compliance.
- Monitor IT budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key IT suppliers, ensuring they meet service delivery standards.
Facilities Management
- Maintain the charity’s premises, ensuring they are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Manage health and safety obligations, including risk assessments and compliance audits.
- Lead efforts for sustainability and environmental initiatives within facilities management.
- Coordinate third-party contracts and service agreements for maintenance and building services.
Contracts and Grant agreements Review and Management
- Responsible for reviewing new or existing agreements as required. Examples include: Service Agreements, Corporate Partnerships Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Statements of Works, Non-Disclosure Agreements or any other terms & conditions from a business and procurement perspective.
- Build strong relationships across departments to ensure contractual terms reflect business requirements.
- Responsible for identifying key issues for escalating to stakeholders and/or senior management until resolved.
- Responsible for ensuring all contracts and grant agreements are registered and kept up to date within the Contracts Register until contracts are concluded. Ensure renewals and changes are processed in a timely manner.
- Support stakeholders in supplier performance management, to ensure suppliers and UK for UNHCR meet their contractual obligations. Identify and advise on risks that may arise through the operation of the contract.
- Support budget holders to plan and execute tenders for both goods and/or services.
- Responsible for maintaining the library of templated agreements and contract documents, ensuring templates are updated promptly in line with changes to UK for UNHCR policies or processes.
- Ensure Procurement policies are adhered to, controls maintained, and any issues flagged to the Finance team and Finance Director. Suggest improvements to controls where appropriate.
- Support colleagues monitor supplier performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and address any issues promptly.
- Support fundraising colleagues monitor compliance with grant terms and conditions, including deadlines for deliverables and reporting.
General Management & Strategy
- Provide line management and career development support to the Operations Assistant.
- Ensure IT tools and solutions follow the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in their design and application.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across operational areas.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
Personal Attributes and Experience
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in managing IT systems or working with outsourced IT services.
- Proven experience of working in a procurement environment, including contract review, negotiation and execution
- Excellent MS Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
- Reviewing regulations and applying to day-to-day processes and practices
- Knowledge of charity regulations in England and Wales
- Experience in managing suppliers, contractors, and service providers to maintain smooth operations and address any operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Proven experience in implementing best practices in operations administration, including facilities management, procurement, and health and safety regulations.
- Line management
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Able to demonstrate a flexible and pragmatic approach to solutions that improve efficiencies and support the organisation.
- Prioritising competing deadlines within a busy and collaborative team environment
- Confident project manager, from research and set up, to delivery and evaluation.
- Ability to work collaboratively and confidently with diverse stakeholders, including executives, team members, and external partners.
- Proactive and able to problem solve independently and with other colleagues.
- Understanding of Data Protection principles and how to apply them
- Strong attention to detail, ability to review complex documentation or regulations through the lens of compliance and administration.
- Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of developing and implementing organisational policies and procedures.
- A commitment to the refugee cause
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience of a contracts management system.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Midnight 17th March 2025.
Interviews date: Beginning 20th March.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


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£49,933 (rising to £51,481 in April 2025)
Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
London-based contract with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home
Can you engage and energise hundreds of healthcare professionals?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is looking for an Events Officer to join our small team, dedicated to delivering inspiring and engaging events for the physiotherapy profession. Our events— particularly our prestigious Annual Conference—bring together physiotherapists, thought leaders, and industry experts to share knowledge, spark innovation, and shape the future of the profession.
As our events officer you’ll be the critical link between the CSP and its attendees and suppliers. You’ll be at the heart of planning and delivering high-quality events, ensuring every detail is executed seamlessly. Your organisational ability, tenacity and attention to detail will help shape plans and then turn them into reality, sending delegates home happy!
If you have a passion for delivering outstanding events, a commitment to excellence, and the drive to make every experience memorable, we’d love to hear from you!
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Mann, Head of Advertising and Events, at Head Office.
Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.
At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.
*The CSP operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work between their home and the office. While we do not stipulate the number of days in the office, employees can decide, through discussions with their line managers, how, when, and where they work best, balancing the needs of the CSP, the team, and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which include a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.
To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).
To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 20 March 2025.
Interview date: 3 April 2025.
If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at Head Office.
The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website.
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Salary: £37,395 - £41,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Home-based with regional travel - Birmingham/Warwickshire, Nottingham/Derbyshire, and Leicestershire
Closing date: Rolling
Benefits: Life assurance scheme, Employer pension contribution 8%, Enhanced maternity and adoption leave, BUPA Healthcare Plan, Discounted gym membership
We have an excellent opportunity to join as Regional Fundraising Manager working for the wonderful Alzheimer’s Society. You will report to the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager. As part of this role, you will have overall responsibility for the development of your team across Birmingham/Warwickshire, Nottingham/Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, aiming to achieve and exceed an annual income target, delivering exceptional supporter stewardship and acquisition of new business, and driving a high-performance culture.
This role will offer you the opportunity to manage a team of Regional Fundraisers, maximising their skills and capacity to exceed targets- while managing your own portfolio of donors, making this a brilliant hybrid role of leadership and hands on fundraising. You will drive relationship building - providing exceptional stewardship to boost retention and life-time value for the charity’s highest value supporters.
To be successful as the Regional Fundraising Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience as a regional fundraising expert with strong knowledge of community income streams – experience across corporate partnerships a plus!
- Significant experience of providing strong leadership across a team, empowering them to problem solve independently and driving high performance.
- Strong experience of developing, delivering and reporting on budgets and non-financial targets.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Your new company
Are you a qualified tax accountant seeking part-time work?
A large housing association based in London is seeking a Corporation and Tax Planning Manager to ensure Corporation Tax returns are completed accurately and on time, and provide expert tax advice.
Your new role
- Ensure corporation tax compliance for the group
- Responsible for producing and publishing the tax strategy for the group
- Manage the corporation tax relationship with HMRC
- Provide tax advice across the business
- Identify areas of risk and work to minimise and mitigate those risks
- Identify and implement opportunities for tax savings
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place
- Provide tax planning advice to the Board and senior leadership of the organisation
What you'll need to succeed
- You must be a qualified tax accountant (CTA).
- It is desirable that you are also a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
- Experience of providing tax advice on a variety of matters
- Significant experience completing corporate tax returns
- This requires the postholder to have a strong understanding of different taxes and the impact business decisions affect them.
What you'll get in return
- £96,000 FTE (£57,600 - 3 days)
- Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the London office
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) per year
- 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities
- An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra day off
- Supported family-friendly approach with extended parental leave
- Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behaviour Support Worker to join our Birchall Wood Service in Hertfordshire.
£27,352.00 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 Behaviour Support Workers are responsible for supporting people with learning disabilities and behavioural needs to live full lives, develop skills and maintain their wellbeing.
We are looking for a skilled, creative and experienced Specialist Behavioural Support Workers to support one customer in her own home in Welwyn Garden City. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community.
A full driving licence is required for this position. Manual Drivers essential.
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:
Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open new opportunities for the customer.
Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and decorating.
Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences.
Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way.
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 with the hobbies and interests of the customer and can facilitate connections with new people and places.
Has a reasonable level of physical fitness and is able / likes to participate in active pursuits such as running and swimming.
Is confident enough to try new things and take positive risks on a regular basis.
Exudes a warm friendly and fun presence.
Prefers working as part of a group or team.
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement.
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
Is persistent and determined in adverse circumstances.
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude.
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience working with customers with Autism/Challenging Behaviour/learning disabilities
Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
Desirable:
Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.
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 ful Job description
Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for financial performance and control? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, providing insightful analysis and robust financial support to senior leadership?
My client is seeking an interim Senior Finance Business Partner (FP&A) to join their Commercial Finance team, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes and impactful financial decision-making.
Main Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor
- Conduct complex analysis and provide commercial insights to improve decision quality
- Design and deliver insightful business and financial reporting
- Lead quality planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
My client is looking for:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA or relevant qualification
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage own workload and work effectively within a multi-functional team
- Experience of presenting findings and reports to board level
- Commercial experience is desirable
My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 2 days a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to get extended.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
This position requires established line management experience and the proven ability to successfully manage a Management Accountant.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Providing high-quality financial data and analysis to senior management.
- Overseeing the production of accurate and timely month-end management reports.
- Developing and maintaining financial models to support strategic decision-making.
- Partnering with senior business managers to provide financial insights and support.
- Managing complex financial scenarios and assessing their impact on business strategy.
- Experience in line management, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a Management Accountant.
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Extensive knowledge of financial procedures, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Expertise in managing financial procedures, including revenue and deferred income recognition, and executing complex accounting reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
- Experience in overseeing the production and presentation of financial reports.
- Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
- Proficient in SharePoint and confident in delivering impactful PowerPoint presentations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Forward-Thinking: Drive strategic financial planning and analysis, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Challenging the Status Quo: Possess the spirit and backbone to confidently question decisions and idea.
- Strategic Vision: Demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, contributing to long-term financial planning and profitability analysis.
- Financial Modeling & Profitability: Develop and maintain complex financial models, providing insightful profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Budgetary Control & Stakeholder Engagement: Hold budget holders accountable, assist in the interpretation of financial data, and drive meaningful conclusions. Confidently present financial information to stakeholders.
- Process Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness within the finance function.
If you are a forward-thinking, commercially astute Finance Business Partner with proven management capabilities, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV to [email protected]
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.
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Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity for someone already working in an advice role and looking to take the next step in their career to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Housing Adviser.
BIAS’s housing advice service supports members of the local Irish community with a range of complex housing issues, including homelessness, rehousing, tenancy sustainment and disrepair. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic person to join our friendly advice team. Your role will involve contributing to the day-to-day running of BIAS’s advice service, providing specialist advice on housing via one-to-one client appointments, completing casework and advocating for positive outcomes for your clients.
You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and clients, excellent organisational skills and the ability to digest complex briefs. You will be required to manage an active caseload, ensuring that cases are appropriately actioned and recorded and that deadlines are met.
If you are an experienced advice specialist and are looking to move into the housing area but don’t have all the knowledge required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate as a training and development role.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
- Providing appropriate advice, information and practical help to clients, via in-person appointments, outreach visits, telephone, letter or email. Where necessary, advocating on behalf of clients in the appropriate forums.
- Ensuring that all casework records are kept up to date and completed clearly and effectively.
- Contributing to monitoring service delivery and recording client outcomes.
- Maintaining a good knowledge of other available services, and signposting or referring clients as needed.
- Participating in regular team file reviews and supervision sessions, and contributing to maintaining BIAS’s high-quality service in line with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.
- Engaging positively and constructively with other service providers, including local authorities and housing providers, to maintain partnerships.
- Identifying opportunities to effect positive change to housing policy, together with the Advice Manager.
These are the basic duties required of the Housing Adviser. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based primarily in our advice offices in Willesden (Brent), with some outreach work in Haringey borough. There may be some options for flexible working (one day per week).
WHAT DOES BIAS DO?
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our Active Ageing Clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £1.5 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for expansion into Haringey in 2025 and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role, as set out in the person specification.
The deadline for applications is Friday 21st March 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It’s an exciting time to join Blue Cross as they deliver on a refreshed organisation strategy, with high value fundraising playing a key part in its delivery. This role leads the Relationship Management team at Blue Cross, with a focus on bespoke relationship management of HNWIs, mid-value individuals and trusts.
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. They help pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. They also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
This role plays a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to their mission of improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.
You, and the team of fundraisers you manage, will build strong, lasting relationships with mid and major value donors (trusts and foundations and individuals), guiding them on their philanthropic journey. You’ll develop and lead a fundraising plan that cultivates a robust pipeline of prospects, creates compelling fundraising asks, and delivers engaging stewardship, all with the aim of increasing income and building long-term donor relations.
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Report to and work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, to develop a compelling fundraising plan for mid and major value donors, contributing to the philanthropy strategy, and aligning with the charity’s overall goals
- Personally manage a small mixed portfolio of major-level prospects and donors (individuals and trusts)
- Guide and support the philanthropy fundraisers, including the Philanthropy Manager responsible for major value trusts/foundations and individuals, and two Philanthropy Officers responsible for trusts or mid-value individuals
- Forge strong bonds with prospects and donors, collaborating with your team to understand their motivations and inspire impactful donations
- Oversee donor cultivation activities, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, and collaborating with colleagues when necessary
Ideal skills and experience:
- Secured five to six-figure donations through major gift fundraising
- Understand the requirements of trusts and foundations and can write high quality funding applications
- Designed successful stewardship programs for mid-high value donors, boosting loyalty & donations
- Professionally presented philanthropic opportunities to high-net-worth individuals
- Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal & external)
- Line management experience
- Driver’s license & travel availability
Benefits include:
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holiday
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service in Hertfordshire .
£13.15 per hour on a zero hour contract
Want to feel like you're part of one team? 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.
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.
Information on the customer you will be supporting:
What you'll do:
Bank Support Workers may be able to work shifts from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. 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.
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:
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.
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
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
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
The above sets out the key responsibilities and typical tasks, however not all of these tasks will be relevant to all specialisms. You may also be required to undertake various other tasks and duties to ensure that our customers' needs are fully and effectively met. The list is not exhaustive.
What you'll bring:
Is customer-focused - wants to provide a great service to our customers whilst
respecting professional boundaries
Approachable
Can work well on own and also works well as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible to ensure a job is done well and supports the customers needs
Open to feedback and personal development
Desirable:
Previous experience gained from providing great care or support of a vulnerable person/s or work in similar organisations would be an avantage but is not nec
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
London City Mission Pioneers are Christians who live in some of the most gospel deprived areas of London and who have a heart for the lost. Their lives have been transformed by the Gospel message, and they want to pass it on to others.
Through a part-time training programme in urban mission, which includes one day a week of interactive lectures, one day of working alongside a missionary and one day of work in your local congregation, we will equip you to help your local church to reach out with the gospel.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A passion for Jesus Christ and to serve the people of London in a Gospel ministry.
- A desire to share the Gospel.
- Evidence of an infectious Christian faith.
- A minimum of one year attendance in current church.
- Unable to access Accredited Theological training otherwise.
- Involvement in evangelistic ministry would be preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in the LCM Training programme.
- Evidence of a commitment to personal well-being, a healthy and prayerful spiritual life and a committed relationship with a local church.
- Evidence of the recommendation, commitment and support from your church for this ministry.
- A knowledge and understanding of a culture and community in London that is unreached by most churches.
There is an Occupational Requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.
Salary: £18,570 per annum.
This is a part-time (24 hours per week), 23 months fixed-term contract appointment.
Closing Date for applications: Midday Friday 14th March 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.