Programme Manager Jobs in Greater London

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Visitor Centre Assistant based at our Hainault Forest Visitor Centre to deliver a welcoming and memorable experience for our visitors at Hainault Forest. 

The Role: 
•    Based at our Hainault Forest Visitor Centre,. this role is an important part of a small, friendly team delivering a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors to Hainault Forest. 
•    Working in the Woodland Trust’s visitor centre, the role will assist with retail operations, provide excellent customer service, help with visitor engagement activities, deal with enquiries and promote ways that visitors can support our cause - including Woodland Trust membership. It includes providing an important meet & greet function to visitors as well as signposting, dealing with enquiries, promoting membership and undertaking retail transactions. 
•    You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to enhance the overall visitor experience at the forest; making a positive contribution to achieving our vision for the site.
•    You’ll contribute to engaging visitors with the forest in a way that inspires them to take action and connect with our cause. This role combines visitor engagement, occasional support in events delivery, and communications activity.
•    This role may require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
•    This role is part time, 11 hours per week, every Saturday and Sunday (5.5 hours each day). We would be open to a job share for this role, either one weekend day a week or every other weekend. Please specify your preference in the application form.
•    You will be expected to travel to and from Hainault Forest Visitor Centre, as your place of work. 

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have previous experience working in a retail or customer facing environment. You’ll have a friendly and welcoming manner, ensuring all visitors feel valued and informed. 
•    You’ll be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
•    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 the basics of health and safety as it relates to public engagement as well as what makes a successful visitor experience.
•    You’ll have great communication skills, both written and verbally, and will be able to adapt to different audiences. 

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 week commencing 31st March.

Finance Business Partner

We are looking for Finance Business Partners to join the team, in this unique and vibrant workplace, nestled in the heart of London!

Salary: £66,555 - £76,077 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Help Shape the Future of Finance in an Ambitious London Borough

This central London Borough is making finance central to shaping services, providing insight and challenge to help senior leaders make the best decisions for our residents. We are looking for excellent Finance Business Partners who can build strong relationships, challenge thinking, and influence how the council delivers its services.

We have five roles available, covering key areas including Housing, Resources & Chief Executive’s, and Adult Social Care.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Empowering Cost Centre Managers – Support budget holders to develop their financial confidence and capability, enabling them to take greater ownership of their budgets and produce accurate forecasts.

Making the Most of Oracle Fusion – Help senior stakeholders to use real-time financial data to make informed decisions, while using system insights to enhance financial planning.

Capital Planning & Financial Oversight – Ensure robust financial management of capital projects, supporting investment decisions and maintaining budgetary control, while upholding financial regulations and best practice.

Strategic Business Partnering – Influence decision-making and shape service strategy, ensuring alignment with council priorities.

Financial Sustainability & Innovation – Help shape a financially resilient council by identifying risks, efficiencies, and smarter ways to allocate resources.

Transformation & Change – Provide financial and commercial analysis to support business cases, investment decisions and service planning.

Financial Governance & Compliance – Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring adherence to regulations while supporting investment decisions and budgetary oversight.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential - Qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) – Preferably CIPFA, with evidence of ongoing professional development.

Public Sector Finance Experience – Ideally within local government or a similar complex environment.

Strategic Mindset – Ability to provide insights beyond just numbers.

Strong Communication & Influencing Skills – Able to challenge and support senior stakeholders.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Translating financial data into meaningful actions.

Why Join Us?

Influential Role – Support decision-making and help to shape public services.

Opportunities for Growth – RBKC supports continuous learning and career progression.

Collaborative & Impactful Work – Be part of a forward-thinking finance team driving change.

Generous Benefits Package including – 31 days annual leave (increasing with long service), Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly and flexible working, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering leave and season ticket loans. Further benefits after 12-months service include travel allowance (London Underground zones 1-2) and professional fees paid.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now!  Submit your CV and a supporting statement (2-4 sides A4 maximum) setting out how you meet the role requirements.

Deadline: Sunday 9th March 2025

Diversity & Inclusion: This London Borough is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Business Accountant, Finance and Operations BP, Finance BP, Finance Officer, Accountant, Housing, Social Care, Housing Finance Business Partner, Social Care Finance Business Partner, Corporate Services Finance Business Partner. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Associate Director of People & Culture

Location: Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week (flexibility in the working pattern)                             

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £68,656 (FTE) per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for: 

• Someone that can provide strategic direction and leadership for the People and Culture Team as a member of the wider organisational leadership team at Teenage Cancer Trust, to create a dynamic, empowering, inclusive culture

• Someone passionate about all areas of work within the people and culture function, including HR, Culture, Office, EDI, L&D and Leadership development, Volunteering and supporter experience
   
• Someone enjoys leading the advocacy and promotion of people and culture activity at all levels, including directly influencing Senior leaders to incorporate people and culture-led decision making at an Executive Director and Board level

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by Sunday 2nd March. 1st Stage Interviews on w/c 3rd March online and 2nd Stage Interviews on w/c 10th March in person. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our Teenage Cancer Trust website.

Director of Grants Development

Hybrid (1 day per week in London) or home-based, with occasional travel

£67,817 - £71,386 per annum

Our Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that poverty and crisis do not define a child’s future. Through our Chances for Children grants, we provide essential support to children and young people facing financial hardship and personal crisis, helping them access the items, activities, and opportunities they need to thrive. As we embark on our 2025-2030 strategy, we are evolving beyond immediate interventions to drive systemic change—using our grant-making insights to influence policy and practice at a national level.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Grants Development to lead the strategic development of our grant-making programmes and influencing work. A key member of the Senior Management Team, you will drive impact through innovation, develop new partnerships, and ensure that our grants remain equitable, effective, and responsive to the needs of children and young people. You will also oversee our co-production work, ensuring lived experience is at the heart of our decision-making, and serve as our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in grant-making, charitable programmes, or frontline services supporting children and families.
• Strategic vision, with the ability to develop impactful grant models and influence systemic change.
• A track record of collaboration and partnership-building, particularly with funders, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of effective individual and team management within a high achieving, outcomes-based culture.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our work reaches those most in need.

If you are passionate about using grant-making as a catalyst for change and ensuring that every child has the chance for a brighter future, we encourage you to apply.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: 2nd March 2025

Interviews with Prospectus: 5th - 7th March 2025

First Panel Interview: 18th or 19th March 2025 (including a session with children and young people)

Final panel interview with Trustees: 28th March 2025

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Dual Diagnosis Peripatetic Worker to work in the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 

The Dual Diagnosis Peripatetic Worker will support service users dealing with complex co-existing mental health and substance use conditions. A dedicated pathway of care will enable collaborative delivery of support by multi-agency teams in response to their needs in order to create & deliver combined treatment plans which are appropriate & effective in addressing their substance misuse issues.

This role is peripatetic, primarily based at the Barnsley Street 24/7 Community Mental Health Project, a pilot initiative in Tower Hamlets. It operates within a ‘No Wrong Door’ approach, ensuring fully integrated, community-based care, where individuals can access the right support regardless of how they engage with services.

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.52 - £31,529.41 (pro rata for part time hours)

Allowances: Inner London Weighting £4072.06 (paid pro rata)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract that ends on 31st March 2026. 

Responsibilities

About The Role:

• Identify, and engage with, people who have substance misuse problems with complex physical and / or mental health needs, including co-morbidity. Providing advice, support and recovery focused structured clinical and/or psychosocial interventions to support recovery and primary health care needs
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop recovery plans that clearly identify how they will enable progression in addressing substance use and re/integrating into the community
• Support the development of service based recovery communities
• Further develop CGL’s links with local recovery groups / mutual aid groups
• Help individuals to develop recovery resources and access peer and mutual support groups to develop their own recovery capital
• Work towards understanding the barriers and gaps for different community groups and compile findings as part of a continuous needs’ assessment for this changing client population

About you: 

• Experience of working with substance misuse/Mental Health issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
• A clear understanding of issues relating to underrepresented groups in drug services 
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misuser's including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues
• Knowledge and experience of multi-agency working and establishing partnerships with other professions to achieve good outcomes for the service user group, e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, community groups, etc

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-time permanent

Salary: £39,000 gross, per annum

Closing Date: 16 March 2025

Application: CV & Covering Letter

Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge?  We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!

The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context.  You will have experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, understand Early Help and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.

We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.  We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices and have a number of ambitious plans and projects to support this development as we move forward. 

Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Sales, Head of Safeguarding & Young People Support or Stacey Attwater, Safeguarding Manager 

Some information about the role:

- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns

- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload

- Lead professional – Allegation Management

- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)

For further information, please download the full Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted.  Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.

Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

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

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

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Talent Development Partner, our People and Culture team are hiring for a Talent Development Coordinator to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide support, administration, and solutions within the wider learning and development activity, ensuring a seamless and responsive service. You will support with short - medium - long term strategies to aid the attraction of new employees and the development and retention of existing staff. 

You will support the team with logistical planning, communication, data and systems management, compliance monitoring, reporting, and general administration to ensure we are providing a well-developed and useful service. Please take a look at our JDPS attached for further overview of the responsibilities of the role.

Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week across three days including Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:00 - 17:00, the third working day is to be confirmed. This role will require a hybrid working pattern including days in our central office, service visits, and homeworking. 

This role will require independent working two days of the week to cover for the Talent Development Partner (TDP) who works three days a week. Support from other colleagues will be available during the independent working days.

Location: Central office is based off Upper Street, around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station which has both underground and overground routes. 

Salary: £30,000 Full time equivalent

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who has some experience and confident in managing a varied workload, with experience in a similar role which holds similar responsibilities. You will have some experience in coaching and advising managers and colleagues in areas of talent development and training, with a high level of proficiency in IT, using new and existing systems, particularly Microsoft programs. You will have the ability and willingness to work flexibly including regular travel to services, away days, training days, and central office. 

We are looking for someone who is confident in communication, has some cultural awareness and can uphold the values we hold at SIG. You will have a commercial understanding, able to problem solve, and also have a genuine passion for our cause and what we deliver for our end users, residents and participants. This role is integral to ensuring our staff have the adequate resources, tools, and training to provide an exceptional service. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .

As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities
• Experience in coaching and advising managers and colleagues in areas of talent development and training
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Able to learn and deliver training on new systems
• Ability and willingness to attend regular visits to our different service locations
• Knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, being able to apply this to talent development activities and share knowledge and best practice with others
• Proactive nature, with the ability to make decisions within the capacity and level of the role
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment

What would we like, but not essential?

• Previous experience within health and social care
• Experience in improving Learning and Development metrics such as EVP, Compliance, Course Completion, and other relevant areas
• Knowledge of the health and social care sector or similar environment, particularly from a training compliance point of view

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Job title: Festival Operations Officer
Reporting to: Events & Festival Operations Manager
Responsible for: Temporary Festival Assistants
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week.  Requests for permanent remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK. 
Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week). Requests for secondments will be considered.
Contract: Fixed-term contract terminating on 19 September 2025. Preferred start date: 26 March 2025.
Salary: £28,600 - £34,424 per annum (pro-rata)

Travel to Liverpool will be required in the lead-up and during the British Science Festival 2025.

About the role

The British Science Association is looking to recruit a talented and organised Festival Operations Officer to help us plan and deliver the British Science Festival 2025.

The British Science Festival is Europe’s longest standing science festival which connects people with researchers from across the scientific spectrum.  It offers an inspiring programme of free events to the public over five days, with talks, workshops and drop-in events which span a diverse range of subjects that encompass science in the broadest sense.

It is hosted by a different university in the United Kingdom each year. The 2025 Festival will take place in Liverpool from 10-14 September 2025 and will be co-hosted by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the University of Liverpool (UoL).

The Festival Operations Officer will manage logistics-related communications with Festival event organisers, working in close collaboration with all staff and partners involved in the Festival. This role is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build their event and/or project management experience by working on a fast-moving and high-profile project. You should be willing to develop and coordinate key administrative tasks, as well as lead on principal areas within the Festival (such as accommodation arrangements and managing the temporary Festival Assistants).  

The role will involve travel to Liverpool in the months leading up to the Festival. The Festival Operations Officer will be required to attend the Festival and remain on-site in Liverpool for 2 weeks, from 3 - 16 September. During the event and in the days immediately before it, longer working hours can be expected (which will be reimbursed under the BSA’s TOIL policy) and you will need to undertake essential manual handling activities (such as lifting and moving items) to ensure that venues and equipment are set up as required for the Festival.

Key responsibilities 
The main responsibilities will be to: 

• Act as the main logistical point of contact for Festival event organisers/speakers; 
• Support the Events & Festival Operations Manager in building and managing the Festival Masterplan; 
• Recruit, train, and oversee the temporary Festival Assistants; 
• Lead on Festival accommodation administration; 
• Oversee the integrity of Festival-related data;
• Coordinate the administration of the events’ Risk Assessment forms; 
• Collate information on speaker, audience, staff, and goods transport (including parking facilities, supplier delivery details etc.); 
• Monitor the Festival Inbox along with members of the Engagement Team; 
• Attend meetings and site visits in Liverpool in the run-up to the Festival;
• Support the Festival on-site event management and delivery as required;
• Other duties as reasonably required by the line manager. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, efficiently and accurately.  

Key working relationships

The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues across the organisation and its partners, but is likely to develop significant working relationships with the following people:  

• Events & Festival Operations Manager; 
• Engagement Manager; 
• Engagement Officer;  
• Head of Festivals;
• Communications Manager.

Benefits 

• Agile working policy enabling you to work at home or in another UK location up to 4 days per week, if office-based, and to vary your working hours outside our 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm core hours, subject to the needs of the BSA;
• 27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to two days paid leave per year for significant voluntary commitments in support of professional and personal development, such as being a trustee of a charity or a school governor
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (4% paid by employer)
• Up to five days’ unpaid leave per year (this is down to the Manager’s decision and ensuring it does not affect work)
• Life assurance from your first day, subject to scheme rules
• Occupational sick pay: up to six weeks’ full pay per year (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Confidential telephone counselling service, offered by our legal insurance
• Interest-free loan for season ticket, bike to work, and assisted study
• Discounts may be offered on Science Museum tickets and in the shop.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 3 March 2025.

Interviews are due to take place on Monday 10 March 2025.

You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.

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.

As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.

If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.

The BSA follows government advice in that it is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations (such as a high number of applications), we may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

In these circumstances, we could select the disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than all of those that meet the minimum criteria, as we would do for non-disabled applicants.

Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

No agencies please.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

As Community Social Action Officer you will work within our delivery areas to support develop, facilitate a vibrant, dynamic and connected voluntary and community sector in Ealing, overseeing the delivery of a range of community activities working closely with stakeholders in Acton including residents, voluntary and community organisations and local businesses. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Identifying local community needs and priorities.

•Organise and deliver activities for residents.

•Identifying, developing and supporting events and partnership projects

•Bringing an entrepreneurial approach to development and collaborative opportunities.

•Support people to connect to their community through active involvement e.g. volunteer positions, leisure and social to recued isolation. 

•Create opportunities, take initiative, use creative approaches for relationship building. 

•Support people to be regular consumers of local services. 

•Provide opportunities to explore a variety of experiences.

•Support people to have valued roles and be full members of their community.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•To contact businesses through social media

•To ensure local residents from hard to reach communities or isolated areas of the local area have access to activities opportunities

•To coordinate regular training and events to promote activities opportunities and the benefits of activities for individuals according to an agreed work plan

•To empower local volunteers to develop the skills to progress from supporting roles to taking lead.

•To provide weekly drop-in sessions for residents and community groups

•To support VCS groups and individual residents to design, develop and implement a wide range of social action activities, including campaigns, sponsorship events and volunteering.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

•To record monitoring information; review progress of current projects on a weekly basis and manage upwards.

•Prepare written evaluation reports for EHCVS, projects and services.

•Conducting in-person interviews/surveys to gather qualitative feedback 

• promote activities  to local residents, VCS groups, the statutory sector and local  

OTHER DUTIES

•Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.

•Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information

•Assist in developing and organising events

•Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.

•Undertake other related project duties as may be required.

•To work in co-operation with other members of the staff team of EHCVS, attend appropriate internal and external meetings.

•Support EHCVS with other project developments and funding applications to funders.

•To undertake, as identified by EHCVS’s Board of Trustees any occasional additional duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post which may not be purely related to this role.

•To ensure that all social action activities are inclusive, including making logistical adjustments to the activity to support the participation of all interested members of the community

•To conduct risk assessments prior to any planned volunteering and social action activity and give briefings to all participants

•To record monitoring information and report progress of current projects on a weekly basis and complete monitoring and evaluation reports for funders

•To be able to work flexibly including one Saturday morning per month and occasional evenings and be willing to travel to Ealing outreach locations as required

Experience & Abilities

• Willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a close attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of voluntary and community sector ‘umbrella’ organisations and their support role
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• An ability to work collaboratively as part of the EHCVS team and with other groups and agencies
• Ability to make presentations and write reports 
• Ability to problem solve and to prioritise  competing demands of the role for the benefit of service users
• The ability to plan and manage own work and to take initiative to improve wider services on offer. 
• Strong organisational skills. Willingness to gain proficiency in all Office programmes. 

Personal Qualities

• To be able to contribute to team decisions and strategic thinking
• Ability to contribute to team decisions and strategic thinking
• Experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector
• Willingness to engage in training and development opportunities 
• Willingness to learn about database management

Are you an experienced events or exhibitions coordinator looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?

With our Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.

The Opportunity

The House Curation Officer will assist in the management, coordination, and presentation of engaging activities throughout RSA House including events and exhibitions. This role is hands-on in curation, research, and project coordination, supporting the development of innovative programmes and exhibits that engage diverse audiences across RSA House.

Key to the role is the ability to juggle multiple different activities with a key attention to detail to ensure smooth execution of event logistics for the short- and long-term planning and activation of events throughout RSA House.

This role is based from RSA House in London for at least four days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining day.

About You

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Experience in working in public programmes, and spaces related to exhibitions or collections.
• Proven experience in coordinating and supporting events and projects, with a strong ability to manage complex logistics and effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven ability to engage diverse audiences through storytelling, programming, and outreach initiatives.
• Experience in coordinating and supporting with events and activities.
• Experience of event management software and tools, such as Eventbrite, Design My Night, or similar platforms.

To find out more about this role, please download our job description.

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 March 2025 at 9am. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Inclusion Statement

As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.

We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination.  We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.

Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .

About Us

We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.

The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join our mental health charity, to support and deliver effective, efficient financial processes and compliance with financial regulations and data protection to ensure the smooth and effective running of the organisation. 

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Operations Manager and will involve managing financial transactions and reconciliation, maintaining accurate project records, supporting the production of management accounts, costing new work, budgeting and reporting as well as overseeing payroll.

You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and a passion for supporting mental health research.  Attention to detail, an administrative mind and a compassionate communicator are vital to this role as well as the ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload.  Every day will be different, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and support our projects.

This post would ideally suit someone with excellent financial administration skills and project management experience.  The post holder will also need to have knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks accounting software

Our team is committed to transforming mental health research through collaboration, inclusion and a belief in equity and anti-oppressive behaviour.  We strongly encourage applications from Black people, People of Colour, people who are LGBTQIA+, those with a disability and those who identify themselves in marginalised groups, as well as people with lived experience of mental health issues.

We offer benefits including a competitive salary, hybrid/flexible working, a NEST Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, wellbeing support and mentoring scheme, an individual training budget and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with healthcare cash plan. Please see the full Job Description for more information.

The closing date for applications is Friday 28th February 2025 at 9am.

The Interviews will be held week commencing 17th March 2025.

To apply please visit Job vacancies | The McPin Foundation to download an application form

If you have any questions about the post please send your email to our contact inbox.

Job Title: Quality and Safeguarding Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,100
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working options available
Reporting To: Quality Improvement Specialist
Manages: N/a
Location: Remote with occasional travel to the Leicester head office and other locations, where required.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 177 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Home-Start UK is looking for a Quality and Safeguarding Officer to support our quality assurance (QA) programme and help ensure high standards of safeguarding practice across our network of Home-Start charities.

As part of our Quality team, you will play a key role in coordinating QA reviews, supporting our QA self-assessment programme, and overseeing policy reviews. You will also help facilitate our Quality Reference Group (QRG), Safeguarding Forum, and Trustee Safeguarding Training.

In this role, you will provide safeguarding support by responding to queries, liaising with Home-Start charities, escalating concerns to a designated safeguarding lead, and promoting best safeguarding practices across the network.

If this sounds like your type of challenge, we’d love to receive your application.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th March, 5pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on the 18th and 19th March 2025.

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.

Please note: a basic DBS check will be required for this role. This will only be requested if you are successfully appointed to the role.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.

No agencies please.

BRIGHT FUTURES UK 

Position: Fundraising Assistant

About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK supports young individuals aged 5-24 facing long-term illnesses by filling their educational gaps and fostering personal growth. Through customized programs like one-on-one tutoring, befriending, mentoring, and skill-based workshops, we empower these young people to reach their full potential despite their medical challenges. We're committed to their academic, social, and emotional development, supported by our skilled and compassionate team. Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of these deserving individuals.

Role Overview
As a Fundraising Assistant, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing our fundraising strategies. Working closely with the CEO and other executives, you'll engage in various fundraising activities and take on initiatives that drive our mission forward. This position is an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization.

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a proactive, organized, and approachable individual who is passionate about making a significant impact:

• Proven Experience: You have a solid background in fundraising or customer care.
• Relationship Building: You excel at forming lasting relationships quickly and effectively.
• Project Management Skills: You are organized, meet deadlines, and manage projects with high attention to detail.
• Independence: You are self-motivated and thrive in managing your responsibilities without constant oversight.
• Communication Skills: You possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and Commitment: You're adaptable and ready to work outside regular hours when needed.
• Mission-Driven: You share our commitment to supporting young people with long-term illnesses.

 Key Responsibilities

• Database Management: Ensure the accuracy and accessibility of our supporter records.
• Research and prospecting: Work with the CEO to research, prospect and prioritize potential funding opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen relationships with stakeholders to enhance our support network.
• Supporter Materials: Provide supporters with the materials they need for successful fundraising.
• Communications: Create compelling messages tailored to various audiences, maintaining data accuracy.
• Event Support: Help manage and deliver events with a focus on supporter experience and maximising fundraising.
• Administrative Duties: Support our operations through effective administrative management.
• Strategy Implementation: Assist in executing strategies under the guidance of the CEO to advance our mission.
• Develop a personal voice: have a voice on social media platforms where you can promote fundraising objectives and nurture opportunities.

 What You’ll Love About Us

• Impactful Work: See the tangible impact of your work on the lives of young people.
• Growth Potential: As part of a small, dynamic team, your influence on our growth and operations is substantial.
• Flexible Working: We champion a healthy work/life balance with options for remote work, reduced hours, and flexible schedules.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through paid training and support further education.

Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Join us in transforming the futures of young people facing medical challenges. Your journey with us will be rewarding, impactful, and filled with opportunities to grow.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of People Operations. This exciting role offers a chance to make a substantial impact across the organisation and its valued employees.

About the role

As the Head of People Operations, you'll be at the helm of daily HR advice, employee relations, people operations, policy development, and processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Your collaboration with other HR teams like Payroll, Benefits, Recruitment, and People Technology will create a unified and user-friendly experience for all employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a talented, high performing team
• Setting the People Operations strategy, ensuring it is aligned with the overall BHF and People strategy, and ensure it follows best practices and legal compliance.
• Being accountable for the thoughtful delivery of the HR service delivery model, ensuring escalation and resolution within the agreed service level agreements.
• Driving change initiatives and programmes to support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle.
• Enhancing the employee experience with strategic decisions rooted in best practices and data analysis.

About you

We're seeking a visionary leader with extensive HR experience to join the People & OD directorate in this pivotal role. You'll have knowledge and experience of employment and contract law.

To thrive in this role, candidates should bring:

• An in-depth knowledge of employment law and case management expertise.
• Mastery in employee relations, people operations, and policy experience both strategically and tactically.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including those escalating to employment tribunals.
• Exceptional communication skills, demonstrating the ability to articulate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Robust resilience and a positive attitude to navigate challenging situations.
• Proficiency in mentoring, coaching, and developing multiple teams to reach their full potential.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

The interview process will take place after the role has closed. Further details will be shared with successful candidates.