Programme Manager Jobs in Central London, Greater London

The RCN Foundation is a UK wide independent charity and grant-maker supporting nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.

This is a brand-new role within the charity. The post holder will report into the Governance Manager and will be involved in a wide range of work, including Board and Committee support, statutory compliance and ad hoc projects.

Key responsibilities include:
• Provide Board and Committee support by attending meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes.
• Provide advice on governance matters to enable trustees and staff to meet their governance responsibilities.
• Update and maintain the register of interest and biographical details of Trustees and External Advisers.
• Monitor and respond to queries to the Governance team’s inbox.

We are looking for someone with experience in a governance or Board support role, within the charity/not-for-profit sector. You will have
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to plan and work methodically to manage priorities within tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of charity governance and compliance.
• Experience of preparing agendas and other papers and taking clear minutes at Board and/or committee level.
• A willingness to work flexibly outside of usual working hours to accommodate Board and Committee meetings.

What we offer you

We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days per annum plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

What we deliver for our applicants is wide and varied so when it comes to how we work one size doesn’t fit all. We also know that to empower our people to do their best work, they must be able to balance the demands of work and home. We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent in person.

Our selection process

Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes. We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Angela Flanagan, Governance Manager at the RCN Foundation.

For more information on the Recruitment & Selection process, please click apply.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 9 March 2025.

Assessment centre: Monday 24 March 2025 (virtual).

Interview Date: Tuesday 1 April 2025 (in person at RCN UK HQ in London)

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic charity as they search for a Community Fundraiser to support them for an initial 3 – 6-month role.

As Community Fundraiser you will develop and implement a national fundraising strategy, managing income and expenditure to maximise net income from community and events fundraising. Ensure compliance with regulations while driving income growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead staff and volunteers to execute a fundraising plan.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Law and fundraising best practices.
• Manage budgets to meet or exceed income targets.
• Maintain accurate financial records and Gift Aid tracking.
• Build relationships with key supporters, businesses, and organisations.
• Update and manage the organisation’s relationship database.
• Promote the organisation through presentations, events, and media.
• Plan and oversee fundraising events, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Expand community fundraising programmes and support fundraisers.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Work with media to enhance awareness of fundraising activities.
• Collaborate across departments to maximise fundraising potential.
• Continuously improve fundraising activities and processes.
• Attend national fundraising meetings and training.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in developing and delivering fundraising plans and events.
• Community fundraising and supporter development.
• Volunteer recruitment and management.
• Public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
• Budget management and achieving income targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM databases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply relevant legislation.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Event management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

What’s on Offer:

• A day rate of £130 per-day + daily holiday for the successful candidate.
• A full-time opportunity, working fully remotely from anywhere within the UK.
• An exciting initial 3 – 6-month contract in a fantastic and exciting organisation.

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

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

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

We're looking for a 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Slough

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
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. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This role involves working on a rota pattern made by early, late, weekend and bank holidays.

What you'll do:
- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
- 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
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards

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

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- 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
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:
- Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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

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

Please see our website for the full Job Description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Centre 404 to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Centre 404 is a leading charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and their families. Founded in 1951, we work with eight London councils to deliver housing support, employment assistance, day opportunities, children’s services, and leisure activities. With an annual budget of circa £10 million, we are proud to empower independence, inclusion, and equality.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our organisation through a time of change and opportunity.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead and inspire a diverse team delivering complex, person-centred services.
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and modernisation, including the use of AI and new technologies.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion as integral to our work and values.
• Respond to increasing demand for autism support with scalable, impactful programmes.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for empowering others and a track record of leading complex organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive

Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 p.a.

Location: Islington, London

Employment term: Permanent, Full time

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an information pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks via the apply button.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick via the apply button with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 7th March 2025

Both Centre 404 and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Events & Engagement Officer based at our Hainault Forest Visitor Centre to lead on the events and engagement aspects of our visitor offer.

The Role: 
•    Based at our Hainault Forest Visitor Centre, the role will lead on the events and engagement aspects of our visitor offer at Hainault Forest, providing a high-quality experience across the forest, and a targeted and innovative programme of events activity across the year. 
•    The role will engage visitors with the forest in a way that inspires them to take action and connect with our cause. It combines events planning & delivery, visitor & community engagement and communications activity.
•    It includes providing an important meet & greet function to visitors as well as signposting, dealing with enquiries, promoting membership and undertaking retail transactions. 
•    The role will develop and deliver an inspiring and inclusive annual events and engagement plan for Hainault Forest; working alongside partner colleagues at Vision RCL. This plan will identify key activity and audiences to most effectively achieve against our objectives. 
•    This role is part time, 28 hours per week worked across 4 days on a rota basis, including 2 weekends of every 4.
•    You will be expected to travel to and from Hainault Forest Visitor Centre, as your place of work. 
•    This role may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks or future checks.

The Candidate: 
•    You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have hands on experience planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of events tailored to specific audiences, as well as tailoring communications to suit different audiences through multiple channels.
•    You’ll have experience of delivering high quality face to face engagement activities and customer service, ideally within a public facing visitor setting.
•    You’ll be able to establish relationships with new audiences to create connection and action.
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. 
•    You’ll know about Health and Safety as it relates to public engagement as well as what constitutes a successful visitor experience.
•    Your communication skills will be strong, both written and verbal, being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, partners, visitors and volunteers using a variety of methods to suit the audience. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held in person at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre on Tuesday 18th March 2025.

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

· This is a waking night support role, undertaking 12 hour shifts alongside concierge, 8pm to 8am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.

· Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 15 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantages.  The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation. The accommodation also includes overnight safe spaces.

· You will be responsible for providing support to all the residents as needed during the evening and night, including running co-designed activities, and responding appropriately to requests and incidents. 

· You must be able to model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, be skilled at building trust and be a great team player. You must be confident working as the sole support worker on site and have good judgement in managing incidents.

· The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £28,068
Closing Date: Friday 14th March
Interview Date: Friday 21st March

 

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employerNight Support Worker

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• This is a waking night support role, undertaking 12 hour shifts alongside concierge, 8pm to 8am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Please be aware that the building has several floors and no lifts.
• Located at a 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham, we provide high quality self-contained accommodation for 15 women who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantages.  The aim of the service is to provide a therapeutic environment in which women feel safe and can flourish, enabling them to move on into independent, permanent accommodation. The accommodation also includes overnight safe spaces.
• You will be responsible for providing support to all the residents as needed during the evening and night, including running co-designed activities, and responding appropriately to requests and incidents. 
• You must be able to model person-led, psychological, gender, and culturally informed support, be skilled at building trust and be a great team player. You must be confident working as the sole support worker on site and have good judgement in managing incidents.
• The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £28,068
Closing Date: Friday 14th March
Interview Date: Friday 21st March

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

We're looking for a organised,creative and resilient Part-time Chef to join our Homelessness and Complex needs service in Westminster

£11,967.00 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Our kitchen chef will prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus. Oversees the service kitchen by managing any other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet client's requests. Will assist in prep work and cleaning kitchen, but more often will be involved in cooking and serving dishes. There will be an expectation that the chef designs a menu based on client requirements in line with a set weekly budget. The chef will be expected to create calm, welcoming environment for a client group with complex needs.

The shift pattern for this role includes Monday-Friday 3.30pm-7.30pm. 17.5 hours per week.

What you'll do:
* To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room
* To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus
* To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times
* To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times
* To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served
* To monitor all kitchen staff in safe methods of working with equipment and machinery
* To report any accident, breakage or fault in accordance with the stated procedure
* To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and serving areas
* To provide a high standard of service to customers at all times and to deal with customers comments and complaints appropriately
* Any other duties as designated by the line manager

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

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* 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

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* Holds a level 3 food safety certificate

Desirable:
* Previously worked in a kitchen environment

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

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

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

Please see our website for full Job description

Department – Communications

Salary - £27,008 per annum (London Living Wage)

Contract Type – Permanent, Full Time

Benefits - 8% non-contributary pension, private medical healthcare, life insurance, 25 days annual leave FTE (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed), season ticket loan scheme

Location – Lords Cricket Ground, St John's Wood Rd, London NW8 8QN

Reporting to – Senior Digital Communications Officer

Closing Date – Friday 7th March

1. Background

 

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with over seven million boys and girls playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and nurturing environment.

2. Why apply for this role?

The Communications Assistant will play a key role in driving forward our new digital marketing strategy, bringing our channels to life with creativity and fresh ideas while making a real impact. This position offers an exciting chance to shape and amplify the digital voice of Chance to Shine, with plenty of opportunities to put your own stamp and creativity onto your output. You’ll have the chance to work across various platforms, engage with a passionate community, and play a key role in supporting our charity’s mission. If you’re a proactive self-starter with a love for digital content and social media, this is the perfect role for you!

3. Key Responsibilities

The Communications Assistant’s responsibilities include:

Digital Marketing

 

• Help to manage the departmental content and marketing calendar

• Create, schedule, and post engaging content across all Chance to Shine social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

• Lead on our social media community engagement – responding to messages/replies, moderating where necessary and pinpointing relevant conversations

• Draft and design newsletters and email campaigns to engage key audiences such as supporters, teachers and coaches

 

Website and Digital Operations

· Produce content for the CTS website

· Support with content and development of CTS Portal

 

Other Responsibilities

· Support with copywriting for a variety of publications such as newsletters, event programmes and impact reports

· Lead on the maintenance of the digital photo archive

· Assist with the logistical planning and execution of Chance to Shine events, ensuring all materials and resources are prepared.

· Work with the Communications team on supporting adhoc projects and campaigns

 

4. Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

· Chief Executive and the CTS senior management team

· The Chance to Shine delivery network

· National and regional media

• Agencies and partners

· Operations, Fundraising, Finance & Resources and Impact & Evaluation teams

5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Ability to think creatively and draft original concepts
• Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
• An effective and enthusiastic team player
• Willingness to learn with a can do attitude

6. Experience & qualifications

Essential:

• A good knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and their best practices.
• Basic photography and video editing skills
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences
• Genuine interest in social media trends, digital marketing, and the mission of the organisation

Desirable:

• Experience of content creation, content calendars and social media management tools
• Experience in using graphic design tools
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp) and basic email campaign creation
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and reporting tools
• A passion for cricket
• Full and clean UK driver’s license

Benefits

     25 days annual leave pro rata (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed)

·       8% non-contributory employer pension

·       Private medical healthcare

·       Employee health cash-back plan

·       Long-term sickness insurance

·       Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary

·       Season ticket loan scheme

·       Flexible working

·       Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

·       Generous sick pay

·       Volunteering 2 days per year

·       OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool

·       WeCare - 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance

·       Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Trustee and Audit and Finance Committee member (2362)

Locations: Home Based with some travel to London
Contract type: Contract
Salary: No remuneration will be payable. Trustees may be paid reasonable expenses

Concern Worldwide (UK) is seeking a new trustee and Audit and Finance Committee (AFC) member.

About Concern Worldwide (UK)

For over 50 years, Concern has been working to make its vision a reality. Today, a global team of over 3,900 highly skilled and dedicated professionals work with more than 30 million people living in the most difficult situations across 25 of the world’s poorest countries. Often these are humanitarian crises arising because of people fleeing conflict or natural disasters, increasingly related to climate change. In these settings, Concern works to rebuild lives, livelihoods and communities.

The global organisation was founded in 1968 in response to the devastating famine in war-torn Biafra. In 2004, the UK operation was formally established, with an office in Belfast and a base in London. Concern (UK) is an integral part of Concern Worldwide, operates as its subsidiary and plays a vital role by providing funding, advocacy and technical assistance, as well as by raising awareness of its work and the voices and stories of those it supports. Concern (UK) does not directly implement programmes overseas but supports Concern Worldwide to do so.

About the Role

We are looking for an individual who is ready to join us to tackle extreme poverty head-on and oversee the work the charity does in the UK and around the world. This work is vital at a time when conflict, food insecurity and the climate crisis is affecting millions of people.

A charity trustee plays a vital role in the governance and leadership of the charity, ensuring that it operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with its mission, values and legal obligations.

This individual will also serve as an independent and objective member of the Audit and Finance Committee, contributing expertise and skills to help the Board of Trustees discharge its responsibility for effective scrutiny and oversight of the charity. The AFC Trustee is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s financial integrity, internal controls, risk management and compliance processes.

Person specification

- We are currently seeking to appoint a new trustee with the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of Concern’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the board. The Audit and Finance Committee assists the Board of Trustees in its oversight of:
- The integrity of the charity’s financial statements and its financial reporting and disclosure practices
- The soundness of the charity’s systems of internal control and risk management
- The effectiveness of the charity’s internal audit arrangements
- The independence and performance of the charity’s external auditors

We are seeking a trustee who has the skills to help Concern Worldwide (UK) fulfil its ambitions and navigate this rapidly changing context. Trustees should have an interest or background in international development and, through strong strategic vision and leadership coupled with excellent financial expertise, will work with Concern’s management team to maximise the organisation’s impact.

For full details of the role and person specification, please see attached the recruitment pack.
Condition of Appointment

Tenure: Each Trustee may serve a maximum period of nine years.

Location: Four board meetings are held each year – at least two are virtual and two are planned as face-to-face, although being conscious of our carbon footprint, there will be an opportunity to join remotely. There is an annual away day which would be in a central London location.

Time Commitment:

Board meetings - held four times per year and lasting approximately two hours. These are usually scheduled on weekday evenings.
AFC meetings - held five times per year and lasting 90 minutes. These are usually scheduled on a weekday within UK working hours.
Annual away day/strategy day - participation in an annual planning or strategy session, usually in London for a full day.

Remuneration

No remuneration will be payable. Trustees may be paid reasonable expenses incurred in attending and returning from meetings of the board or any committee or in connection with the affairs of Concern.

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

Concern Worldwide (UK) is deeply committed to addressing inequality. Not only would we like to see greater representation of people from diverse groups within our office, we want to ensure that all staff and board members, regardless of identity and background, are welcomed, respected for who they are, and supported to thrive. This is fundamental to our core value of equality. Concern is taking a strategic approach to workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, in order to ensure coherence and co-ordination in addressing barriers and changing practices to address inequality in the workplace.

You may also have experience in the following: Trustee, Voluntary, Committee Member, Finance Committee, Audit, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Board Membership, Charity, Charities. Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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'Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.

Position: Charity Accountant

Responsible to: COO

Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. This role requires at least three days per weekk to be based in our Highgate, London office.

Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Main purpose of job: Responsible for managing the financial operations of the charity, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and that financial controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the charity’s assets.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days 
• 5% contribution to a personal pension plan 
• Employee assistance scheme 
• Comprehensive flexible working policy 
• Season ticket loan available 
• Bike-2-Work Scheme 
• Accredited Living Wage Employer 
• Birthdays off 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Management

1. Assist with the preparation of timely, accurate and comprehensive financial reports in Xero, provide detailed financial analysis to senior management, highlighting variances, trends and forecasts that could impact the charity’s financial health.

2. Contribute to the charity's accounting systems and processes ensuring that they are compliant with charity law, accounting standards and internal policies.

3. Implement and maintain strong internal financial controls to protect the charity’s assets, minimise risk and ensure proper governance.

4. Ensure that all grants and donations are managed and reported on in accordance with donor requirements, including preparation of grant financial reports and adherence to restricted fund reporting.

5. Preparation of monthly payroll and ensure timely running of payroll reports including the processing of payments to staff, pension funds and HMRC.

6. Processing of transactions in an accurate and timely fashion into Xero including:

• Purchase invoices/sales invoices
• Credit card transactions
• Staff, volunteer and trustee expense claims
• Conferences, grants and other event expenditure

7. Ensuring that all transaction documentation is properly filed and retained.

8. Processing BACS payments in an accurate and timely manner ensuring that these are properly authorised and retaining records of authorisation.

9. Maintenance of the fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation.

10. Management of the Euro-Ataxia accounts (multi-currency) including production of Annual Accounts.

11. Management of the Finance Officer.

12. Any other ad hoc work as required.

General

13. Monitor and proactively seek ways of improving systems and procedures to ensure efficiency, user friendliness and maximum impact

14. To participate with the rest of the team in the reception function e.g. answering the telephone and receiving visitors to the office.

15. Attend supervisions and staff meetings as required

16. Undertake professional development and training as required

17. In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to compliance with Ataxia UK policy and the law such as health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and risk management.

18. Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Person specification

Essential

• Working towards or completion of Level 4 AAT or equivalent
• Experience of charity accounting, preferably managing restricted and unrestricted funds
• Extensive experience of working with Xero, including multicurrency.
• Educated to A level (or equivalent) standard.
• Able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues and supporters.
• Systematic approach, with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload, learn new skills and work to deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Commitment to working with people with ataxia
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability.
• Ability to take a sympathetic and patient approach when dealing with our Friends (members).
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Support for the ethical use of animals in medical research and human embryonic stem cell research
• Willingness to undertake training as required

Desirable

• Experience of Raiser’s Edge or similar database

Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.

How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.

We will be reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The position will remain open until filled.

Title:  Head of Finance
Specifications: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: £63,000 per annum
Location: (Remote) based in the UK, Germany or Denmark.
Closing date: 7 March, 2025

As an experienced and qualified Accountant, you will lead and manage Cochrane’s finance functions; developing and implementing strategies, policies and systems to ensure that they are provided in an effective and efficient manner to support the strategic aims and operational activities of the organisation. You will also contribute to Cochrane’s financial sustainability through inputs to fundraising, product & business development and robust financial management.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will lead our small, friendly and dedicated Finance Team, responsible for the effective management and control of the financial function of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This is a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner an array of key non-finance colleagues across the Charity.

Joining our team means becoming part of a mission to enhance global health through reliable, evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with dedicated professionals and partners worldwide to ensure health decisions are informed by the best available data. Our core values — collaboration, relevance, integrity, and quality — guide all our actions. By joining us, you'll contribute to making a significant impact on health outcomes globally.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace.

So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values.

Further information

• The deadline to receive your application is 7 March 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
• Interviews will be held on 20 and 21 March 2025.

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involvesTelling inspirational stories. Dispelling myths. Empowering men to advocate for their own healthcare. Breaking down innovative research. Activating partnerships with some of the UK’s leading brands. All of this will be part of your role as you create eye-catching, sector-leading content.

Sitting in our newly formed Digital Marketing and Channels team, the Senior Social Media Officer is a key figure in driving growth and impact across of our work. With a passion for digital communications, you’ll be an expert in social media best practice. You’ll know how to keep our followers engaged, excited, and appreciated.

You’ll be the day-to-day face of social media at the charity. Working closely with the Digital Marketing and Channels Manager on social media strategy and liaising with colleagues across the organisation to help meet our comms objectives.

Please note internally this role is known as Senior Digital Channels Officer – Social Media. 

What we want from you
We’re looking for someone with experience in managing a large, multi-channel, brand presence on social media.

You’ll be an excellent communicator and first-class collaborator. In the ever-changing world of social media you’ll have your finger on the pulse of everything new. You’ll be comfortable with crisis management and working directly with senior stakeholders. You’ll have a track record of being reactive and meeting tight deadlines. You’ll feel comfortable working in a team and solo, whether from home, our London office, or out and about at events across the country.

You’ll feel comfortable engaging and talking to an audience of men about broad topics that interest them, including sports, music, and film. 

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

The closing date is Sunday 2nd March 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 10th March 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

About The Role As the Head of Finance and Administration the post holder will be a custodian of the organisations financial and operational resources. The post holder will be knowledgeable, approachable and will be able to advise and challenge thinking internally for the betterment of the organisations practice.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To report to the Chief Executive initially
•  To be a member of the Central Hub’s Leadership & Management team  To be an internal advisor to Ubele’s Management Board providing sound technical financial advice and in the other areas within sphere of responsibility
• To be responsible for, and to lead, manage, and ensure the successful delivery of Ubele’s financial & administrative services, and in so doing:
• to oversee and to implement effective:
• - financial accounting policies, controls and procedures including

1. treasury and audit arrangements
2. management accounting arrangements including budget setting
3. monitoring and control contract, asset, and risk management arrangements
4. business systems including QuickBooks, Salesforce, SharePoint
5. performance reporting internally and externally

• Ensure compliance throughout with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and all other requirements
• Contribute to Ubele-wide strategic financial planning, forecasting and risk-management
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives within your team and Ubele-wide
• To be a key contributor to Ubele’s income generation efforts – including fundraising, grant & contract opportunities, commercial and sales
• Provide direct line management support to the finance and administration team and inspirational leadership throughout Ubele
• To be an integral member of Ubele’s senior leadership team through collaborating with colleagues to achieve organisational goals
• To act as an advocate for the Finance & Administration team and the wider organisation, attending both internal and external meetings as required
• Support Wolves Lane Consortium in the development of its Business Plan and financial strategy, and in its ongoing financial management. This within the context of Ubele’s role as the Consortium’s co-managing steward, and
• To provide financial administration services to Wolves Lane Consortium if so procured
• To undertake any other duties consistent with the post and purpose of the role, and to assist with other areas of work as required. 

Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

• Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.
• Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.
•  Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.

General

• To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.
• To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.
• To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.
• Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.   

London office based with some homeworking

We are seeking an enthusiastic Admin Officer with excellent organisational and communication skills to act as the first point of contact for PSC members, supporters and the general public. You will be responsible for providing information relating to the campaign and PSC’s activities,

Duties and responsibilities include:

• • Dealing with incoming enquiries via email and phone, meeting and greeting visitors and volunteers to the office and accepting deliveries (this will involve heavy lifting).
  • Processing payments and accurately recording transactions onto databases, following PSC’s data protection and security policy. Experience of a CRM is essential.
  • Inputs information quickly and accurately from a variety of sources into membership database.
  • Supporting our finance officer with banking and petty cash, this is essential part of the role.
  • Supporting our e-comms officer with stock take and updating stock on our online shop, familiarity with Shopify or an ecommerce platform would be desirable.
  • Completes regular office stock count and monitors merchandise stock levels, placing orders with suppliers and tracking process from order to delivery, completing any expenses documents as necessary, following finance procedures.
  • General office tasks including maintaining paper and electronic files, maintenance of IT equipment (including phones, printer, laptops and desktops), logging faults and liaising with technical support and suppliers as required.
  • Provides administrative support, including assisting with booking meeting rooms, preparing documents, ordering stationery and office supplies, as and when required.
  • Updating events on our website, familiarity with WordPress would be desirable.
  • Supporting PSC events and demos, including venue hire and event logistics, monitoring event booking and preparing registration lists
  • At present, a significant amount of time is spent with demonstration preparation, this involves heavy lifting and running stalls at our demos. This is an essential part of the role. We have a generous TOIL policy in place for any work undertaken in excess of normal working hours
  • Organising and coordinating volunteers for both office and PSC demos and events.
  • Respects and maintains confidentiality of information

To be successful you will have:

• • Experience of providing administrative and finance support
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Speedy and accurate data entry and word processing skills, experience of using CRM systems
  • A self-starter, able to handle a demanding workload with flexibility
  • Able to respond to and deal with difficult situations calmly and constructively
  • Methodical and well organised with good attention to detail
  • Good communication and relationship management skills
  • Experience of using Microsoft 365 (word, excel, teams etc) and ability to learn new programmes and processes quickly
  • Experience of organising/managing volunteers
  • Demonstrable commitment to PSC’s aims and objectives and knowledge of current campaigns.

Please note, the successful candidate must be prepared to support events taking place around London and work varying hours including weekends and evenings.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 4th March 2025.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th March.