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The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
We are seeking a talented Microsoft Power Platform Developer to design, develop, and implement custom solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI. Your work will streamline processes, provide automation, support teaching and learning, and enhance data analysis across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by creating innovative AI tools and improving our current systems and workflows.
You will help to drive the Federation commitment to supporting all leaders, teachers and office staff to provide a world class education utilising new innovative solutions such as AI tools.
You will join the Federation pioneering leveraging AI technology in education and taking part in research initiatives.
,The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
,Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing, and implementing custom solutions using Power Apps Studio, Power Automate, Copilot Studio and Power BI to automate processes and improve data insights
- Working closely with teachers, school leaders, head office staff, consultants and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the solutions meet their needs
- Integrating Power Platform solutions with other systems used by the Harris Federation, ensuring security, seamless data flow and functionality.
- Providing ongoing support and maintenance for the developed solutions, troubleshooting issues and implementing updates as required
- Creating technical documentation and providing training to end-users to ensure they can effectively use the developed solutions.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest Power Platform features and best practices, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve existing solutions
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.
,We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A good general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy
- Operational experience of developing AI tools and processes, ideally within a large education environment or similarly large organisation
- Familiarity with educational data, recognising the sensitivities of this data as well as understanding what quality and accurate data means for educational institutions
- Awareness of potential impacts if data is inaccurate, particularly in educational settings
- Confidence with the management of educational data across a complex organisation
- Familiarity with operating within an integrated/complex educational data system
- Experience of reporting and analysis of educational workforce data
- Understanding of relevant employment legislation, the Data Protection Act, Information Governance issues, GDPR and the principles of equality and diversity, especially as they pertain to educational environments
- Knowledge of the rules, guidance, and laws governing the secure handling of personally identifiable data within educational institutions
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Copilot 365, Power automate, Power Bi, Sharepoint, Power Apps and other Microsoft products
- Knowledge of appropriate techniques for investigating data quality issues and the ability to communicate findings effectively
- Ability to manage software development projects, with knowledge of the different software project management paradigms and the ability to identify the most effective for each project
For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.
,Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
,If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
,Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
,Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Professional Development & Benefits
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
Senior Inclusion Specialist
We are looking for a Senior Inclusion Specialist (term time + 3 weeks only) to join a team providing educational support to children and young people, their families, and local schools in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy.
Position: Senior Inclusion Specialist
Location: West London (office-based)
Salary: £57,072 - £64,623 per annum (£54,218 - £61,391 actual/pro-rata)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent (term time + 3 weeks only = 42 weeks)
Closing Date: 11.59pm on Monday 21st April 2025
The Role
The Senior Inclusion Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who have been affected by the Grenfell tragedy. You will work directly with families, schools, alternative provisions, and local services to identify and address individual needs, ensuring that inclusive education practices are implemented effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small team, including an Inclusion Specialist and Family Practitioner.
- Oversee complex SEN cases, guiding families through assessments, referrals, and support plans.
- Provide trauma-informed guidance, advising on how trauma impacts learning and behaviour.
- Work with schools and local authorities to design inclusive education strategies and improve SEN provision.
- Conduct baseline assessments and develop individual support plans for children and young people.
- Deliver training sessions to educators, parents, and carers on SEN best practices and trauma-informed teaching.
- Coordinate diagnostic assessments and liaise with external professionals, ensuring timely interventions.
- Advocate for families, ensuring young people receive the right support within the education system.
- Develop and oversee peer mentoring programs and small-group after-school learning sessions in English or Maths.
- Maintain accurate records and reports, tracking pupil progress and evaluating intervention outcomes.
About You
We recognise this is a unique role and therefore realise you may not have experience in every aspect of the person specification. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and passion for building resilience within our community. We therefore encourage you to apply if you feel you align with our vision and approach, even if your experience to date does not match all elements of the role.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial SEN experience across multiple key stages.
- Experience working with children affected by trauma, separation, and loss.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and the ability to respond to concerns.
- Experience managing teams and supporting professional development in SEN settings.
- Knowledge of education legislation and policies, including EHCP processes and the Children and Families Act 2014.
- An understanding of trauma informed and restorative practice alongside a willingness to learn more.
- Ability to design and deliver bespoke interventions for children with complex needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to engage with diverse communities.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now! Submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides A4) outlining how you meet the role requirements. Please ensure both documents are in one file.
About the Organisation
The Grenfell Education Hub will open later this year to serve those most affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The hub will provide educational support to children and young people, their families, and local schools.
Following a consultation process in 2023 and 2024, the hub will bring together a team of professionals, including four specialist teachers, an Educational Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Careers Coordinator, and a Family Support Worker. Their time will be split between direct work with children and families in the hub and supporting local schools. The hub’s objectives are to:
- Provide high-quality educational support to as many children and young people as possible.
- Build the skills and confidence of children, families, and education staff in local schools.
- Develop strong relationships with those most affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
- Accurately assess its impact.
Diversity & Inclusion: The Grenfell Education Hub is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Other roles you may have experience in: SEN Specialist, Education Consultant, Inclusion Lead, Pastoral Support Officer, Trauma-Informed Educator, Education Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Lead, Behaviour Support Specialist.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to join The Girls’ Network as we seek to expand our work inspiring and empowering girls from the least advantaged communities. As an experienced HR professional, you will be key in ensuring that we recruit and retain great people whilst attaining best practice in our HR policies and procedures.
The People and Culture Manager will provide professional HR strength to The Girls’ Network and be responsible for training and development plans for our team. You will lead on recruitment, retention and policies and oversee and enhance the full employee lifecycle. As a small charity the role will necessarily include some basic administration activities as well as taking a strategic view.
Key roles and responsibilities
Recruitment
You will oversee the recruitment and selection process for all new hires.
- Ensure consistent and appropriate Job Descriptions for all roles (working with the hiring managers)
- Draft job advert and advertise roles in the relevant places, with a regular review of which sites are working
- Review and respond to CVs and all recruitment related enquiries, producing a short list of suitable candidates with the hiring manager
- Coordinate interviews including assisting with interview panel selection and interview questions
- Provide or organise interview training and support where necessary, with a particular focus on ensuring diverse recruitment and being aware of unconscious bias during the interview
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Feedback to candidates as required
- Complete the onboarding process including:
- induction programme for all new starters;
- availability of appropriate equipment;
- compliance with Health and Safety regulations applicable to home working
Staff Policies
- Update online staff handbook periodically to ensure up to date compliance and taking appropriate HR legal advice
- Review policies, recommending changes as needed to ensure that they reflect our mission to be a great place to work.
- Draft new policies and advise on improvements to existing policies
- Support colleagues with understanding and implementing the policies where necessary
- Review HR policy list periodically for completeness, introducing new policies as required from time to time or removing those no longer required.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of anti-discriminatory legislation and best practice, keeping Senior Leadership Team informed
- Ensure a continued focus in this area in respect of staff recruitment and retention
- Enhance good relations and practices towards different minority groups by researching, applying and promoting diversity initiatives and sharing best practice across The Girls’ Network
- Work with all staff to ensure that EDI is considered in all aspects of our work
Performance management and development
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that promotes The Girls’ Network’s values, drives high performance and encourages good quality staff retention
- Ensure staff performance is in place and documented consistently for all staff
- Help colleagues identify and undertake training needs, helping to build a culture of continuous improvement
- Ensure a continued focus on well-being and support
Well-being
- Take the lead on employee Well-being, providing direction and support, as well as coordinating the team's activities
- Ensure compliance with working time directives, raising any workload issues appropriately with line managers
- Introduce appropriate initiatives periodically such as a focus on Mental Health awareness
General HR management
You are responsible for overseeing all general administration around the HR function including, but not limited to:
- Ensuring the HR database and software are up to date with employee records
- Processing staff changes appropriately
- Keeping Payroll aware of changes affecting employee pay on a timely basis
- Tracking and maintenance of staff leave records
- Managing absences (eg, sick leave, maternity leave) in accordance with TGN policy and legal requirements
- Handling employee relations including grievances, reporting to Senior Management and supporting decision making
- Managing provision of staff benefits, including recommendations to Senior Management for improvements
- Maintaining pay structure and leading salary banding review when required
Other duties
As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of leading the recruitment process, in particular attracting diverse candidates
- Good working knowledge of UK HR laws and regulations, taking appropriate advice as required
- Skilled in supporting employees with performance management, in particular within a small charity where staff are based from home
- Knowledge of HR systems and databases
- Excellent written skills, including the production of policy and guidance documents
- Comfortable working with high degree of autonomy, often with limited budgets and to deadline
- Competence managing interpersonal relationships at all levels
- Passion for The Girls’ Network’s mission and an interest in issues related to mentoring and equality
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing a values-based approach to recruitment and performance management
- You have safeguarding knowledge and experience
- Understanding of or experience of working from home
- Experience of working in a small charity
For more information about our organisation and details on how to apply, please visit our website and download the candidate pack.
Good luck with your application.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE
The Girls’ Network aspires to reach more girls and increase the impact we have, so the importance of a strategic, effective and evidence-based monitoring and evaluation system is paramount. The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Manager will ensure thoughtful, intelligent and consistent collection, collation and analysis of data which has the potential to publicly represent our girls’ needs and their aspirations.
Key roles and responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Develop and employ monitoring systems to support high-quality programme implementation.
- Maintain and employ existing data-collection and evaluation systems to evaluate past and ongoing programmes.
- Calculate impact indicators and support data-driven organisational decision- making.
- Management of our CRM systems to support the Fundraising Team with monitoring of their application pipelines.
- Further the organisation’s current potential to meaningfully contribute to public discourse on the experience of teenage girls in the UK, on social mobility, and on the future of women’s leadership using available and newly created resources, data and insights.
- Develop the above evaluation and research into recommendations; working with the team and independently to inform and plan the creation and implementation of a monitoring system for our impact process, based on evaluation findings, industry research, and overall strategy and objectives.
- Work with the Communications Manager to develop / create the visual design and communication strategy for M&E systems so as to engage stakeholders and to empower our team and our girls.
- Internally and externally champion the use of our impact data to influence broader discourse and policy on the experience of teenage girls in the UK, social mobility, and the future of women’s leadership.
- Identify and understand different stakeholders' needs for monitoring and impact data.
- Manage external consultants and other stakeholders to support evaluations of particular projects as required.
- Understand M&E technology solutions, with a specific focus on gender equity and gender justice.
Learning and Research
- Working with Fundraising colleagues, regularly update the charity's Case for Support, reviewing the latest evidence and data on social mobility, the experience of teenage girls in the UK, and the future of women’s leadership, among wider gender issues.
- Design and deliver engaging whole-team training to enable new monitoring and impact collection processes to be carried out effectively at all levels.
- Working with the People and Culture Manager, promote and model a culture of learning and continuous development within the organisation, by employing and complementing existing systems.
Reporting
- Prepare and present status reports for grant-giving bodies (such as The Millby Foundation) according to the requirements of the grant.
- Prepare and present regular status reports for the CEO, and the board of trustees, as required.
- Contribute up-to-date data and insights to the annual report as well as to other grant and donor reporting.
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Team to identify upcoming reporting deadlines to funders.
- Creating clear overviews of the impact data collected in evaluation surveys, for the Fundraising and Programme teams to disseminate to funders and partner schools.
- Support the senior leadership, finance, and fundraising team, by calculating and reporting on social return on investment.
Database/CRM (Salesforce) management
- Manage user access and permissions in order to maintain data security and safeguard sensitive information.
- Create and maintain documentation to support both technical and non- technical data processes.
- Regularly evaluate and update Salesforce objects, automations, and other features as needed in response to business need, staying up-to-date on Salesforce functionality and recommending improvements to SLT.
- Staff support via developing and reviewing Salesforce training, establishing relationships, and managing Salesforce queries ad-hoc and in regular clinics.
- Maintain and develop Salesforce reports and dashboards to monitor data quality.
Other duties
As a small charity with limited resources, all staff are expected to be flexible with their work and as such you may be required to undertake other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
Essential skills, knowledge and attributes
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to effectively employ, interpret and summarise qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources.
- Highly organised with excellent database management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Powerpoint and Gsuite docs.
- Adaptable and flexible working style as well as experience of developing work plans that help you manage multiple and changing priorities, on time and within budget.
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems, curious and with great attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Passion for The Girls’ Network’s mission and an interest in issues related to mentoring and equality.
- Experience managing and using Salesforce or similar CRMs.
Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes
- Knowledge of data visualization software.
- Salesforce administrator certification or other relevant qualifications.
- Knowledge of Zapier or similar web-based automation tools.
- An understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation technology solutions.
- An interest in social equity and justice.
- Understanding of or experience of working from home.
- Experience of working in a small charity.
For more information, please download the candidate pack and apply via our website.
Our mission is to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a mentor and network of female role models.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Welcome to Ada!
We are the UK’s top-performing National College for Digital Skills, shaping the next generation of digital pioneers. With campuses in central London and Manchester, we offer a high-achieving, positive learning environment where students are highly motivated, have excellent attendance, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, allowing teachers to focus entirely on their subject specialism in disruption-free classrooms.
At Ada, we believe in breaking barriers and opening doors by connecting our students with the best of problem-solvers, creators, and innovators.
Main Responsibilities:
Review and develop our current attendance framework to ensure we are compliant and meeting the needs of all learners;
- Provide advice and guidance to staff on communication and follow-up of attendance and punctuality
- Monitor and report on student attendance and punctuality on a weekly basis, reporting concerns to the Assistant Principal and Principal as appropriate
- Work collaboratively with students, parents and college leaders to create and track students’ individual attendance and/or punctuality plans
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with parents/carers
- Arrange Attendance Concern meetings with students/ parents and carers
- Line management responsibilities
Pastoral and SEND
- Providing pastoral support, advice and guidance to students when requested or when a need is identified and to those students on Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)
- Report student concerns to the safeguarding lead, actively contributing to safeguarding at the college.
- Work with teachers, senior leaders, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to access all required documentation about students to ensure the College fully understands their personal, emotional, social and learning needs.
- Monitoring individual progression of all assigned students against agreed targets set by the curriculum, including taking action to support students who have attendance concerns, under‐performing or experiencing pastoral concerns
- Support the sixth form leadership team to address disciplinary issues, including participation in meetings and evidence gathering whilst ensuring that all relevant college staff are informed of agreed targeted actions in support of the student’s performance.
- Support the SEND specialist / SENDCo with annual reviews for students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Supporting the sixth form team leads during check-ins and team time
- Supporting and contributing to the Enrichment club provision at the college.
- Provide support to the sixth form team in delivering a successful induction on enrolment of new cohorts.
- Organising and administering parents and carers meetings
- Providing support to the sixth form team on delivering the future programme, to secure the best possible destinations for all of our students
Administration and overall organisational support
- Ensure all support actions are recorded on the College’s appropriate central information systems
- Provide general administrative support for the sixth form team and wider college
- To support the organisation and delivery of themed events, including open evenings, activities and trips organised and managed by the sixth form team
- Provide support for the front of house / receptionist team, covering reception when needed.
- Provide administrative support for the recruitment of students at assessment centres.
- Provide administrative support to the sixth form team for those students who are in receipt of financial support.
- Provide first aid support, including liaising with or training to become a First Aider.
- Provide fire safety support, including liaising with or training to become a Fire Warden or Fire Marshall
Essential Experience
- Evidence of the Ada values: Creativity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Resilience and Rigour
- Experience working with young adults (14–24 years)
- Monitoring and reporting on student or employee progress
- Addressing and successfully challenging young people’s behaviour
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with young people, parents and carers and colleagues
Desirable Experience:
- Experience supporting young people with personal and emotional well-being. i.e. Mental health
- Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice
- Motivating and engaging a variety of young people.
- Experience of supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people
- Coaching or mentoring experience
Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A passion for supporting young people and their wellbeing
- Strong collaborative working skills
- High level of proficiency in the use of day-to-day IT systems
- Good workplace skills and experience such as written skills, teamwork, project management, communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in technology and the digital industry
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day.
Equal opportunities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
- To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please the HR team.
Sponsorship
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so we can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Closing Date: April 15th 2025 at 12.00pm
Good luck with your application.
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about empowering young people and helping them build a brighter future? As a Youth Opportunities Coordinator, you will play a key role in transforming the lives of young people in our accommodation services in Greenwich. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver meaningful activities that help young people gain the tools and confidence they need to thrive outside traditional services.
In this role, you will lead the Young People’s Opportunity Programme, providing dynamic workshops and sessions focused on art therapy, sport and health, wellbeing, and life skills. The program is designed to support young people, particularly those who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), by helping them develop crucial skills and prepare for the next steps in education, training, or employment. You will work closely with the frontline support team, creating tailored content that promotes positive change, while also collaborating with the wider Opportunities team to share best practices and continuously improve the program.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, empowering them to break through barriers and create a future full of potential. At Single Homeless Project, you’ll have the chance to develop your career in a supportive and growing environment, building your expertise and becoming a specialist in youth development.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people who struggle with change and motivation.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people.
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in person-centred ways of working.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- Can multi-task and manage working under pressure.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 13th April at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd April at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteering Coordinator
Reporting to: Volunteer Recruitment Manager
Salary: £24,570 - £25,340 pro rata
Hours: Flexible between 30-37.5 hours per week
Terms: Permanent, 25 days Holiday pa (pro rata, exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution
Location: Bristol with occasional travel
Closing Date: 9:00am 14th April with interviews being held on 21st, 23rd and 24th April, however applications will be reviewed as they are received and FSSW may close the role at an earlier date.
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West (FSSW) joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FSSW is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others.
Purpose of the role:
Volunteers are the backbone of our operation at FSSW, we recruit over 350 volunteers from a myriad of backgrounds, who make up around 90% of our team. The volunteers help with every aspect of the operation from driving our vans, picking orders to administrative duties. They gift their time to FSSW for many reasons including wanting to be part of the solution to food waste, ensuring perfectly good in-date surplus reaches people in need, giving back to their local community or some are looking for professional and/or personal development.
We have built a volunteer programme which supports a wide demographic of people. This role will primarily lead on:
Rota and Data Management
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Work with the Warehouse Managers and the wider FSSW team to ensure the roles advertised reflect the needs of the operation
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Work with the Volunteer Recruitment Manager to ensure the rota is filled and monitor patterns, themes or fluctuations.
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Attend any required meetings with the operations team around volunteer roles, rota, and retention.
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Ensure the CRM system (Salesforce) is kept up to date
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Maintain volunteer information and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies
Recruitment and Retention Support
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Support the Volunteer recruitment manager in aspects of the recruitment process including responding to enquiries, inductions and developing the volunteer retention and recruitment plan.
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Work with the wider FSSW team to support and develop volunteering opportunities for corporate supporters and food partners
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Work with the Head of Department, volunteering team & employability teams to feed into volunteer and employability programmes
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Analyse and monitor volunteer retention, noting positive reasons for moving on and be part of developing strategies to improve retention
Communications
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Respond to/answer any enquiries/communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems
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Respond to volunteer no shows or gaps in the rota to solve any connected issues
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Be part of delivering an ongoing internal communications plan to ensure staff and volunteers are up to date with plans, developments and activities involving volunteers
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Work with the communications and volunteering teams to actively engage and promote the volunteer programme across Bristol
Volunteer experience and pastoral care
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Maintain a positive and supportive volunteer programme and experience
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Lead on volunteer wellbeing throughout the shift and provide appropriate support where needed
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Host corporate volunteering days across Bristol
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Support and progress the volunteers FSSW journey and experience to create positive community impact and support volunteer retention
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Work with the volunteer team to develop opportunities within the volunteer shift or events that enhance the volunteer experience, wellbeing, and retention.
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Ensure volunteer policies, procedures, and risk assessments are adhered to, including safeguarding with vulnerable adults
Person specification – knowledge, skills, experience, and values:
It is not expected that the successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.
Essential
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A working knowledge of the voluntary sector and/or experience of carrying out voluntary work
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An understanding of what drives volunteers
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Experience managing and supporting volunteers and/or teams
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Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with volunteers as well as a range of external partnerships and beneficiaries
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Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
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Working knowledge of software packages and databases and good IT skills
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Ability to contribute data to and write reports for internal management purposes
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Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers across the organisation
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Willingness of occasional travel and work outside of standard working hours for specific events/requirements.
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An interest in and commitment to FareShare South West’s mission and core values
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Integrity and sensitivity to vulnerability issues and different support needs
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Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with volunteers
Desirable
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Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure
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Ability to follow processes with an attention to detail
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Ability to analyse workforce requirements and targets
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Administration experience, including database and record-keeping
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Experience of supporting the pastoral care and professional development of others
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Driving Licence
Why work for FareShare South West?
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Real Living Wage employer
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Benchmarked pay scales
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Employee Assistance Programme – free advice and counselling
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Access to a free professional coach
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Annual budget for personal development training for every staff member
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Staff wellbeing group
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Inclusive, welcoming culture
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Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering and employability skills
We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West.
We want to work with you to make sure that the recruitment process is accessible for you. If you have any questions about the post, please contact Samantha Robinson and Kate Meyler at 0117 954 2220 to let us know how we can support your access needs.
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





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About BeyondAutism
We are experts in delivering autism education services from pre-school to 25. BeyondAutism is a nonprofit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity. We do this by creating positive educational experiences, training for the professional team around a child, and information, resources and support for families and carers. Our services: We deliver rapid and sustained outcomes in our Early Years’ service by working with parents and children together. Empowering parents to feel resilient and confident in meeting the needs of their child leads to aspirational, informed choices creating a positive and successful step into primary education. Our schools and Post-19 service have a specialist curriculum that ensures sustained success beyond the age of 25, setting children and young adults up with the skills and independence to lead a life of their choosing. By teaching them the academic and life skills they need and through the promotion of a happy, caring environment, we nurture the confidence, independence and self-belief to enable them to make the most of the next stage of their life or education. We also work more widely, activating networks and building local capacity with our solution focused Outreach team. Our unique BeyondAutism Fast Responder® service works at the point of crisis to change the national picture and reduce school placement breakdown.
Our values
At BeyondAutism we are: Dedicated to delivering excellence Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations. Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals. Respectful Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity. Proud to challenge Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating.
Job overview
The Digital and Content Manager is responsible for the development and execution of BeyondAutism’s digital strategy, ensuring all online content and campaigns support the organisation’s strategic goals. The role owns and manages all digital platforms, including the website, email marketing, paid advertising, and social media (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), ensuring content is engaging, optimised, and aligned with BeyondAutism’s brand identity. This role works closely with the Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager (ORMM) to ensure digital content and campaigns are effectively aligned with lead generation, outreach, and revenue-driving activities. Together, they will develop, execute, and optimise digital strategies that drive MQL to SQL conversion, audience engagement, and brand awareness.
What we can offer you
You can find a very rewarding career with BeyondAutism. As well as being part of a team delivering lifechanging services, we offer multiple and generous benefits to employees.
Pension scheme *
We offer a competitive pension scheme via salary exchange of 3, 4 or 5% and match your contribution.
Hybrid and flexible working
Charity staff have the option of hybrid and flexible working. To be agreed with HR and the department head.
Season ticket loan *
We can loan you the cost of your season ticket, repaid through monthly salary deductions for the period of the season ticket or less. Maximum period 12 months. Maximum loan £5000.
Bicycle loan *
We can loan you the cost of purchasing a bike for the purpose of cycling to work. Up to a maximum value of £1000, repayable over a period of 12 months or less.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Further education opportunities including Masters, RBTs, diplomas and certificates; and opportunities for membership for relevant professional bodies.
Professional Membership fees
Reimbursement of the cost of annual professional membership fee where continued membership registration is a requirement of your role.
Onsite counsellor
One counsellor working across our sites offering confidential 1:1 counselling sessions.
Perkbox
Access to an online perk scheme which gives you your pick of over 200 great discounts and freebies such as a free monthly hot drink from Cafe Nero, discounts on high street shopping and great price cinema tickets.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free access to a 24/7 confidential counselling support, including opportunity for face-to-face support.
Employee Referral Programme
Generous £400 thank you payment when you refer somebody into one of our open vacancies.
Eye care vouchers
Vouchers to cover the cost of an annual eye examination and single-vision spectacles, if needed.
Benefits marked with (*) are contractual benefits open to staff who have been in post for three months or more.
About the role
Channel ownership and development
- Develop and execute a digital and content strategy that aligns with BeyondAutism’s overall marketing objectives.
- Actively manage and grow the website, social channels (Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), and email database, ensuring all content and contact lists are up to date.
- Own the technical maintenance and development of BeyondAutism websites (WordPress), working with external developers when required.
- Ensure all digital activity is integrated and aligned, supporting schools, outreach, fundraising, and admissions.
- Stay up to date with platform algorithms, trends, and best practices to maximise engagement on both paid and organic content.
Website and SEO management
- Manage the BeyondAutism websites, ensuring they remain compliant, up to date, user-friendly, and optimised for conversions.
- Apply SEO best practices (both technical and onsite SEO) to improve website visibility and search rankings.
- Develop and update landing pages to support marketing campaigns and lead generation.
- Liaise with external agencies as needed to enhance website functionality.
Social media and digital engagement
- Develop and implement a content plan for Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
- Ensure consistency in tone of voice, brand messaging, and content quality across all digital platforms.
- Actively monitor, engage with, and grow BeyondAutism’s online community. Track and analyse engagement metrics to refine social media strategy.
Email marketing and CRM integration
- Plan, create, and send email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp and Raiser’s Edge.
- Develop segmented audience lists to deliver personalised, high-impact content.
- Set up automated email sequences to nurture leads and encourage engagement.
- Track and optimise email performance (open rates, CTR, conversion rates).
- Ensure email and digital activities integrate with Raiser’s Edge for CRM tracking and reporting.
Paid advertising and Google Ad Grants
- Manage Google Ad Grants, ensuring compliance and maximisation of the allocated budget.
- Set up, manage, and optimise PPC campaigns across Google Ads and social media platforms.
- Continuously track performance and adjust campaigns to improve cost-per-click (CPC) and ROI.
Reporting and analytics
- Establish KPIs for each digital channel in agreement with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
- Monitor website, email, social media, and PPC analytics, converting findings into actionable insights.
- Provide monthly performance reports, assessing the return on investment (ROI) for campaigns.
Marketing and outreach campaigns
- In consultation with ORMM, lead on digital marketing campaigns to drive leads, registrations, and awareness.
- Implement digital aspects of the lead generation strategy, including Lunch & Learn webinars.
- Consider the customer journey and experience in all digital marketing activity.
- Support fundraising and outreach teams in promoting campaigns through digital channels.
- Ensure that all digital marketing campaigns align with BeyondAutism’s wider strategic objectives.
Team and stakeholder collaboration
- Work across the organisation to ensure all digital and content needs are met and incorporated into the overall strategy.
- Act as a subject matter expert for digital marketing tools and software, upskilling the wider team.
- Work closely with external agencies, designers, and developers as needed.
- Line manage the Marketing & Communications Officer, ensuring alignment with digital priorities.
General responsibilities
- Adhere to BeyondAutism’s Safeguarding Policies.
- Work within the organisational Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all learners and staff, both current and prospective.
- Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with learners, parents and colleagues.
- Adhere to policies as set out in the staff handbook.
- Comply with the Data Protection Act/GDPR.
- Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.
What you will bring to the role
We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals who want to make a truly positive impact on autistic peoples' lives. Working as part of the Marketing and Communications team you will be a crucial part in ensuring key stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the work of BeyondAutism.
Experience
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- At least three years’ experience in a digital marketing or content management role.
- Strong experience managing websites (WordPress) and social media platforms.
- Proven track record in developing and executing digital campaigns (organic and paid).
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, Google Analytics, and digital performance tracking.
- Experience using CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Raiser’s Edge).
- Ability to create engaging content, with excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
- Strong graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or InDesign.
- Basic video editing skills for social media and web content.
- Experience working with third-party agencies to develop and refine digital strategies.
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications in SEO, Google Analytics, UX/UI, or Digital Strategy.
- Experience working in a charity or non-profit sector.
- Familiarity with fundraising or donor engagement campaigns.
- Experience running A/B testing to improve digital engagement.
- Experience with conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and user experience (UX) design.
- Experience in marketing automation and lead scoring systems.
- Advanced video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content.
Skills
Essential:
- Expertise in social media management, including content planning and platform-specific strategies.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and report on digital marketing performance.
- Ability to develop SEO-driven content strategies and optimise web pages for search rankings.
- High level of technical proficiency, able to troubleshoot website and digital tool issues.
- Understanding of social media algorithms and trends to maximise engagement
Desirable:
- Ability to analyse and interpret market trends and audience behaviour.
- Knowledge of Google Tag Manager and event tracking.
- Experience in agile project management methodologies.
Abilities
Essential:
- Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives forward.
- Always seeking to improve and optimise processes.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to mentor and upskill colleagues on digital best practices.
- Comfortable presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments.
Personal Qualities
Essential:
- l qualities An approachable, positive, can-do attitude. Passion and enthusiasm for marketing.
- Commitment to high standards of work.
- Energetic, flexible, adaptable, and able to relate well to different types of people.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work collaboratively across teams.
Desirable:
- A keen interest in emerging digital marketing trends and technologies.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to lead and inspire colleagues with innovative ideas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£39,890.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SW15 5LD
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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories. FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.
For more than 70 years FIGO has been dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. In collaboration with the world’s leading health and human rights organisations, including the World Health Organisation, we pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.
Ideally an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant; you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner with an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company.
We offer a competitive range of staff benefits including a hybrid and flexible working environment. Applicants should note that we do expect all staff to be in our Waterloo office at least two days a week.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the Apply button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.
We will be interviewing applicants as suitable candidates are identified so would suggest for you to apply early if this role is of interest. Please note, those who have previously applied should not apply for a second time.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION, THANK YOU).
FIGO is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists on a global basis.

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Overview of the Head of Supporter Engagement role
The Head of Supporter Relations will be leading a committed and passionate team through a supporter centric approach. This role is responsible for providing direction and guidance in all tasks and ensure that there is alignment with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective management.
The Head of Supporter Relations will work closely with the Chief Outreach Officer and the National Director to set and maintain standards for accountability and service levels for supporter care.
The ideal candidate will be a Bible believing follower of Christ, and therefore a person of the highest integrity and ethical standards. In addition to this, the Head of Supporter Engagement will be expected to be fully supportive of leadership, cultivating and nurturing a culture of unity in leadership.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



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SLRA is a well established local migrant support organisation working alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis due to immigration issues. Our committed, supportive team works alongside local volunteers to provide a range of services including advice and casework, supportive group sessions, youth casework and activities for families and young people.
We are looking for a Finance Manager, to oversee and manage SLRA’s financial operations, ensuring transparency, efficiency and compliance with accounting standards.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- An accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ACMA) or qualification by experience.
- At least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience.
- Experience of using a computerised or cloud accounting system.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Commitment to staff learning and development.
- Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.
There is a rolling deadline, and applications will be reviewed and candidates invited to interview on an ongoing basis.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
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Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Mental Health Hospital Link Worker
Reference Number: 255
Salary scale: £23,800 - £24,500 per annum FTE, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Reports to: Senior Bounce Back Worker
Contract length: 18 Months
No. of hours: 22.5 Hours per week (Over a 7 day rota, 8am – 8pm)
Main base: Mental Health Urgent Care Centre, Lister Hospital, Stevenage
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver support in the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre (MHUCC) at Lister Hospital.
The MHUCC provides a dedicated space and service for rapid mental health assessment, intervention, and referral, thereby enhancing the quality of care and optimising use of systemwide resources. It provides 24-hour access to specialist mental health assessment aimed at supporting service users to access the least restrictive care and treatment options. It creates a systemwide response to acute mental health crisis that enables people’s needs to be met with the right care at the right time.
About the Role:
The Support, Time and Recovery (STAR) Worker will be based at the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre at Lister Hospital, promoting joint working and creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The STAR workers will work closely with individuals in a mental health crisis currently in the MHUCC, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect.
You will have a key role with safe and supportive observations and attending to the service users on the unit. You will provide support for carers and liaise with the wider services to support smooth and timely discharge of service users back to the community.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide a consistent presence in the MHUCC for individuals with mental health needs to access for support.
- To advocate for service users, explaining organisations and pathways.
- To provide immediate information and advice about managing wellbeing, reducing risk and onward signposting and referral into wider HMN services and VCFSE organisations.
- To facilitate a clear and easily accessible pathway into the wider Nightlight Crisis Alternative services for individuals, to support timely MHUCC discharge, as an alternative to statutory crisis intervention, or as a supplement to wider care and treatment plans.
- To gather feedback and evaluation on patient experience in the MHUCC
- To develop sound and extensive knowledge of local resources to support in enabling appropriate referrals where necessary.
- To link in with wider Herts Mind Network services and facilitate referrals
- To ensure that a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional NHS services and to work as an effective member of any multi-disciplinary team. This will require stringent relationships.
- To support individuals to develop sustainable local social networks, both through our HMN Wellbeing Centres and other community services and resources.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 21st April at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th April at the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre, Lister Hospital.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an exceptional part-time Charity Manager to lead our organisation. Our mission is the prevention or relief of poverty in our area by serving the needy in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
As an organisation relying entirely on grants and donations, we face challenging hurdles to maintain and grow our income base in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. Our strategy is not to stand still but to increase our reach and impact and we require a Charity Manager that shares our ambitions and has the capability to drive our strategy forwards.
We are a volunteer-based organisation with over 75 active volunteers supporting the breadth of operations from warehousing to client facing distribution centres. We also work closely with local social care institutions and authorities on both funding for the Foodbank and ensuring our support for the needy helps them get back on their feet on a sustainable basis. The Charity Manager will lead our volunteer team as well as engaging with the institutions and authorities that we work with to achieve our mission and implement our strategy.
The Charity Manager will be a leader driven by our mission, with empathy for our clients and the volunteers they will lead and possessing the skills to deliver our strategy with the support of the organisations and institutions we work with.
Further details of the position are provided in the attached job description.
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Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Salary, Grade DL £45,581.89 per annum
Location: 30 Euston Square (hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 06 April 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom with over 55,000 members. Our mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general practice.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to join the College’s Research and Innovation team. Are you an excellent problem solver, naturally curious and a skilled analyst and/or researcher? Do you want to help inform the solutions to the challenges facing general practice and our NHS? You will have strong data analysis and visualisation skills, attention to detail and experience of using analysis software (such as Excel, Power BI and R) and ability to draw out meaningful and accessible insights to inform policy and practice.
General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession, and the bedrock of the health service, providing more than a million patient consultations every day. The Policy, Research and Campaigns team is an ambitious and influential team working to understand the challenges facing general practice, to develop policy and practical solutions to these, and influence government at the highest levels to deliver positive change for our members and the health service.
The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring RCGP’s policy and external affairs activity is supported by strong and credible data and evidence. This will include working with a range of teams and partners, undertaking primary and secondary research and analysis, and commissioning and managing external research suppliers.
If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills, a demonstrable understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value and impact, then this is the role for you.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a supportive environment where you can do your best work.
Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~
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Join our leadership team as the Head of Digital Infrastructure and lead the development and delivery of our charity’s IT strategy!
Through this pivotal role you’ll oversee the operation of Wonderseekers’ IT infrastructure, including its digital platforms, box office system and digital planetarium, as well as cyber security measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation throughout.
You’ll have the chance to make a real impact in a growing, purpose-driven Charity, joining us in our mission to create a fairer world where every child treasures science, improves lives, and helps heal our planet! As part of a dynamic, collaborative team, you’ll also have the opportunity to recruit and mentor an IT apprentice, fostering the next generation of tech talent.
Wonderseekers is committed to looking after its staff, offering a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing, work-life balance, and personal development.
Job details
Hours: 30-37.5 per week. Flexibility will be considered working a minimum of 30 hours per week (0.8 full time equivalent). Salary and holiday will be adjusted accordingly.
Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday working during office hours with occasional weekends*
Salary: £38,000-£43,000 per annum depending on experience (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Line manager: Director of Finance and Operations
Responsible for: IT Apprentice / IT Administrator (to be recruited).
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (full-time). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available.
Location: Between both sites - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, SO21 1HZ and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE. Onsite presence is essential however remote working is possible for a small proportion of the time – this can be discussed at interview.
Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.
*occasional weekends: To ensure oversight of the complete IT estate, this post holder will be expected to work occasional weekends, evenings and bank holidays for which time off in lieu will be available. The charity operates 7 days a week.
Deadline: Please apply as soon as possible! We are operating a rolling deadline for this position and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If your application sparks our interest, we will be in touch very quickly! Therefore as soon as we identify the right candidate, the role may be closed so we would recommend submitting your application early to avoid missing out. We are committed to finding the best fit for our team and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying by emailing (see website for email address).
About our Charity
Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.
The Role
The Head of Digital Infrastructure will be a pivotal member of the leadership team, managing the charity’s operational digital infrastructure, enabling a seamless interface between staff, technology and systems, and leading on the development and delivery of the Charity’s IT strategy. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the post-holder will be responsible for the operation of Wonderseekers’ IT infrastructure, including its digital platforms, box office system and digital planetarium, as well as cyber security measures, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation throughout.
The role requires a hands-on approach, balancing day to day system administration with the management of IT contracts and digital tools such as databases. You will also take ownership of the digital exhibits, part of the wider, hands-on family friendly visitor attraction at Winchester Science Centre and be the Charity expert on the operation of the digital planetarium system.
This role is part of a growing team and you will be responsible for the recruitment, training and development of an IT apprentice to support the delivery of the service.
Through supporting our digital offer and the smooth operations of the Charity, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic and purpose driven organisation.
Key Objectives
· To support the charity delivering on its charitable objectives by providing effective IT support, including box office/ticketing solutions and the Charity’s websites
· To be the technical lead in the delivery of projects.
· Diagnose and resolve IT support issues.
· Ensure that the Charity has effective IT security systems and policies to protect systems from internal failure and external attack.
· To assist with the hardware, software and systems administration and maintenance of Office 365, Azure etc.
· To build and develop working relationships throughout the organisation and with external stakeholders to deliver effective infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Managing Operational Infrastructure:
· Manage the Wonderseekers IT infrastructure and support contract to ensure cost effective and high quality service delivery.
· Support the successful launch and on-going operation of key digital infrastructure used across the charity, including databases, SharePoint sites, cloud based applications, planetarium and exhibits.
· Work collaboratively with the Commercial Operations team, external web developer and software provider to ensure delivery of an exceptional customer experience from landing on the Charity website to completion of a ticket purchase, minimising downtime wherever possible.
· Troubleshoot IT platform-related issues and liaise with developers when needed.
· Identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation, and present these to senior stakeholders.
· Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance, working with the Estates team and Technicians where required.
· Manage cloud services, IT providers and hardware procurement to support organisational needs.
· Implement and enforce IT policies and best practices.
· Work collaboratively with the People and Culture team to manage digital processes associated with new starters / leavers.
· Ad hoc tasks to support the smooth running of Wonderseekers and delivery of the charity’s strategy.
Digital Platform Management:
· Maintain and enhance Wonderseekers internal staff communications platform to improve user experience and efficiency.
· Identify and implement system upgrades, customisations, and integrations to meet staff needs.
· Provide training and support to staff on platform usage and IT best practices.
Project Management:
· Lead operational projects aimed at improving internal operations efficiency and/or technology integration.
· Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for IT and digital infrastructure projects.
· Be point of contact for new ideas and operations initiatives across the Charity to ensure these are shared in a cohesive and structured manner.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with organisational goals.
· Monitor and report on key performance metrics related to IT and operations.
· Identify and implement solutions to operational challenges to enhance productivity.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management:
· Drive cybersecurity improvements by implementing best practices and proactive security measures.
· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
· Conduct regular security assessments and risk analysis to safeguard IT infrastructure, sensitive information and Charitable delivery.
Interview Process:
We look forward to getting to know you through our friendly and welcoming interview process. The interview is likely to include a pre-interview task and questions from our panel. Interview questions will be circulated in advance.
We can’t wait to hear from you! Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat, or have any questions about the role before applying (see website for email address).
Ready to Apply?
When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal on our website.
To create a more equitable world where all children treasure science and are equipped and empowered to improve lives and protect and heal our planet.

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