Salary: £38,000 per annum pro rata, plus 15% ILW Hours: 22.5 hours over 3 days Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Reports to: Head of Centre Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting Senior Suicide Prevention Therapists to deliver our clinically proven, life-saving intervention at our James' Place centre in London. As a Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will work closely with the Head of Centre to provide strong clinical leadership and oversight while also delivering direct therapeutic work with men experiencing suicidal crisis and their supporter(s). You will play a key role in supporting the clinical team to deliver our unique intervention and to co-produce effective, individualised safety plans to help men remain safe. You will work closely with the Head of Centre in London and the wider James' Place leadership team to ensure strong integration between the pilot service and our established centres. This role requires an experienced mental health professional or therapist with a strong background in suicide prevention, excellent risk assessment and formulation skills, and demonstrable experience of clinical supervision, line management, and leadership. Training, induction, and ongoing support will be provided by the Head of Centre in London and the wider James' Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Clinical Duties Work as a duty therapist to triage and assess suitability of James' Place referrals daily Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James' Place care, as a co-leader of the clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre Lead and support peer support sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Deputise for the Head of Centre when required Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James' Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James' Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Leadership and Management Manage, support and lead Suicide Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow Conduct regular probation reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff Conduct therapist case reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with James' Place policies and procedures Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for development and conduct performance management reviews when necessary Demonstrate and promote self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself and the team well Provide support to access training and other developmental activities Support staff wellbeing Outreach and Engagement Work alongside the Head of Centre to actively increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently lead a team and support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence) Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James' Place service is not adequate to maintain the person's safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James' Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to engage with James' Place values Ability to promote people's equality, diversity and rights Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2026
Full time
Salary: £38,000 per annum pro rata, plus 15% ILW Hours: 22.5 hours over 3 days Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Reports to: Head of Centre Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are recruiting Senior Suicide Prevention Therapists to deliver our clinically proven, life-saving intervention at our James' Place centre in London. As a Senior Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will work closely with the Head of Centre to provide strong clinical leadership and oversight while also delivering direct therapeutic work with men experiencing suicidal crisis and their supporter(s). You will play a key role in supporting the clinical team to deliver our unique intervention and to co-produce effective, individualised safety plans to help men remain safe. You will work closely with the Head of Centre in London and the wider James' Place leadership team to ensure strong integration between the pilot service and our established centres. This role requires an experienced mental health professional or therapist with a strong background in suicide prevention, excellent risk assessment and formulation skills, and demonstrable experience of clinical supervision, line management, and leadership. Training, induction, and ongoing support will be provided by the Head of Centre in London and the wider James' Place team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Senior Clinical Duties Work as a duty therapist to triage and assess suitability of James' Place referrals daily Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James' Place care, as a co-leader of the clinical team and in consultation with Head of Centre Lead and support peer support sessions, caseload discussions and reflective practice with the team Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Deputise for the Head of Centre when required Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James' Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James' Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Leadership and Management Manage, support and lead Suicide Prevention Therapists, encouraging staff to develop and grow Conduct regular probation reviews, monthly 1:1s and annual appraisals with staff Conduct therapist case reviews to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and in accordance with James' Place policies and procedures Confidently identify and sensitively communicate areas for development and conduct performance management reviews when necessary Demonstrate and promote self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself and the team well Provide support to access training and other developmental activities Support staff wellbeing Outreach and Engagement Work alongside the Head of Centre to actively increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James' Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work PERSON SPECIFICATION The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently lead a team and support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope. Essential Qualification(s) A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England or Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of leading, supervising and developing a team or others Experience of holding supervision, reflective practice and/or case management with colleagues Experience of decision making, when asked by colleagues for advice and support Experience of triaging referrals and demonstrating accountability for decisions made Experience of modelling best practice to others and working to address issues of performance and competency when they arise Willingness to cover Head of Centre delegated duties when needed (e.g. leave and other absence) Commitment to continued professional development and can evidence additional learning since completion of core training Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so Ability to identify if the James' Place service is not adequate to maintain the person's safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making Strong time management Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James' Place standards Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures Values Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to engage with James' Place values Ability to promote people's equality, diversity and rights Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production . click apply for full job details
We're seeking an experienced Service Lead to manage and optimise end-to-end facilitation and administrative support services across a large, complex, multi-stakeholder programme within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead ITIL-aligned service delivery, driving performance against SLAs/KPIs Own governance frameworks, reporting cycles, and senior stakeholder engagement Manage and mature RAID processes (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) incl. tracking, mitigation and reporting Drive continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies Optimise workflows and introduce automation to improve efficiency Lead and develop high-performing facilitation and admin teams Tools & Environment ServiceNow (service management) MS365 (SharePoint, Teams, Excel) Power BI (dashboards & reporting) Jira / Confluence (workflow & knowledge management) Structured governance frameworks and automation tooling Experience Required Service delivery leadership within defence, engineering, or regulated environments Strong governance, reporting and RAID management experience Proven stakeholder engagement across complex programmes Continuous improvement / operational excellence focus Experience working in secure, structured delivery environments Benefits Competitive salary + performance bonus Private healthcare + enhanced pension Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model) Ongoing professional development & training (incl. certifications) 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays Life assurance & wellbeing support An excellent opportunity for a senior operational leader who can bring structure, rigour and continuous improvement to a high-impact environment.
May 14, 2026
Full time
We're seeking an experienced Service Lead to manage and optimise end-to-end facilitation and administrative support services across a large, complex, multi-stakeholder programme within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Lead ITIL-aligned service delivery, driving performance against SLAs/KPIs Own governance frameworks, reporting cycles, and senior stakeholder engagement Manage and mature RAID processes (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) incl. tracking, mitigation and reporting Drive continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies Optimise workflows and introduce automation to improve efficiency Lead and develop high-performing facilitation and admin teams Tools & Environment ServiceNow (service management) MS365 (SharePoint, Teams, Excel) Power BI (dashboards & reporting) Jira / Confluence (workflow & knowledge management) Structured governance frameworks and automation tooling Experience Required Service delivery leadership within defence, engineering, or regulated environments Strong governance, reporting and RAID management experience Proven stakeholder engagement across complex programmes Continuous improvement / operational excellence focus Experience working in secure, structured delivery environments Benefits Competitive salary + performance bonus Private healthcare + enhanced pension Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model) Ongoing professional development & training (incl. certifications) 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays Life assurance & wellbeing support An excellent opportunity for a senior operational leader who can bring structure, rigour and continuous improvement to a high-impact environment.
IT Technical Support Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Technician 2! Job Overview:To act as an on-site and virtual guide during the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, helping colleagues understand new features, adopt best practices, and feel confident using Teams for collaboration and meetings. Rate£19.34/Hr through UMB£14.90/Hr through basic PAYE£16.92/Hr through basic PAYE Contract5 week contract Timings: 9:00 AM - 05:30 PM LocationLondon EC2M 4AA Reports To: Training and Support Manager 1 day Paid Online Induction to take place either 28th or 29th May - Work to begin on-site 1st June Job Description: Be proactive with a visible and approachable presence to answer how to questions (not technical troubleshooting)Deliver demos via Microsoft Teams both in person and for remote colleagues using pre-defined scripts and presentation decksExplain differences between Zoom and Teams (meeting setup, chat, collaboration tools)Share tips and best practices for effective use of TeamsEncourage engagement and confidence in using Teams for daily workRecord all assistance provided to colleagues Skills & ExperienceStrong knowledge of Microsoft Teams features and functionalityAbility to communicate clearly and educate users in a friendly, non-technical wayFamiliarity with Zoom to explain migration differencesComfortable presenting and engaging with both in-person and remote audiences via TeamsExcellent interpersonal and facilitation skills QualitiesSupportive, patient, and approachablePositive attitude toward change and adoptionCollaborative and proactive in engaging colleagues #
May 14, 2026
Contractor
IT Technical Support Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Technician 2! Job Overview:To act as an on-site and virtual guide during the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, helping colleagues understand new features, adopt best practices, and feel confident using Teams for collaboration and meetings. Rate£19.34/Hr through UMB£14.90/Hr through basic PAYE£16.92/Hr through basic PAYE Contract5 week contract Timings: 9:00 AM - 05:30 PM LocationLondon EC2M 4AA Reports To: Training and Support Manager 1 day Paid Online Induction to take place either 28th or 29th May - Work to begin on-site 1st June Job Description: Be proactive with a visible and approachable presence to answer how to questions (not technical troubleshooting)Deliver demos via Microsoft Teams both in person and for remote colleagues using pre-defined scripts and presentation decksExplain differences between Zoom and Teams (meeting setup, chat, collaboration tools)Share tips and best practices for effective use of TeamsEncourage engagement and confidence in using Teams for daily workRecord all assistance provided to colleagues Skills & ExperienceStrong knowledge of Microsoft Teams features and functionalityAbility to communicate clearly and educate users in a friendly, non-technical wayFamiliarity with Zoom to explain migration differencesComfortable presenting and engaging with both in-person and remote audiences via TeamsExcellent interpersonal and facilitation skills QualitiesSupportive, patient, and approachablePositive attitude toward change and adoptionCollaborative and proactive in engaging colleagues #
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Community and Families Manager HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 28hours (evening and weekend work will be required) LOCATION: Hybrid in person community delivery across Scotland, with requirements to attend office base in Edinburgh and home working possible. (Car driver with access to own transport desirable) DURATION: Fixed term 24 months (with potential for extension, funding allowing) SALARY / GRADE:Grade 3 / £24479 per annum fte pro-rata KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Community and Families Manager • Head of Community Services and communities team • Adoption UK Scotland and Kinship service colleagues • The Adoption and Kinship Community in Scotland • Local Authorities and external commissioners PURPOSE OF THE ROLE • To support the community work of Adoption UK Scotland community support services, to plan and deliver community events, provide professionals, parents/carers, children, and young people access to information, resources, and services and to engage with families in their local communities. • To offer a front-line service, primarily to adoptive and kinship families, and care experienced individuals and young people, by supporting delivery and administration for activities and events, including regular support groups delivery, youth and teens/young adults, and family events. Support of events across Scotland based on resources and availability. • Support planning, organisation of, and attendance at, in person and online events through funded projects and services to bring together adopted and care-experienced individuals and young people and adoptive and kinship families, enable peer support, build a sense of community and promote an active and supportive Community Network. • To respond to enquiries received via the Information and Support Service and relevant email inboxes with relevant information and/or signposting. • To be part of the wider communities within Adoption UK Scotland, working across teams and services. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all services areas of Adoption UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Working alongside service leads within the communities team, and with the wider Adoption UK Scotland team members to plan and deliver specific events and activities for adoptive and kinship community members, and care experienced children and young people via our E Project youth service for children, teens and young adults. • Provide administrative coordination for community event provision, including collating event materials, gathering feedback and evaluations for reporting purposes, supporting delivery of events, maintaining records using existing required systems, and responding to enquiries via our Information and Support line and relevant email inboxes. • Working alongside Communications colleagues and across teams to ensure promotion of events to relevant target groups • Attending events to promote the wider work of AUK Scotland at conferences or support groups • To hold responsibility for administrative requirements relating to community events, including setting up booking pages, sharing information via newsletters and social media, and recording service delivery interactions, using existing Adoption UK systems and processes • To work with colleagues in the Foundations for Families kinship support service to support delivery and coordinate activities between services where appropriate. • To report to line manager and directors in Adoption UK Scotland relating to service delivery, including contributing to monitoring and reporting on activities. • To work alongside Adoption UK colleagues to develop and improve resources and services for our communities. Criteria EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges faced by care experienced families. (Essential) Experience of engagement and direct work with families and/or young people (Essential) Experience of facilitation of in person and online groups (or commitment to learn) and commitment to digital safeguarding (Essential) Relevant degree or qualification (e.g. community work, social sciences) or equivalent experience (Desirable) Skills and abilities Report writing and record keeping (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential) Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential) The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential) Accountability Liaise with colleagues to share updates and information Report to supervisor and relevant managers and external commissioners on activities Behaviours Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. Follows all policies and procedures relating to risk assessments, safeguarding and youth service delivery Contributes to an open and honest culture Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. Leads by example. Offers outstanding service to members. Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
May 14, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Community Support Worker RESPONSIBLE TO: Community and Families Manager HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 28hours (evening and weekend work will be required) LOCATION: Hybrid in person community delivery across Scotland, with requirements to attend office base in Edinburgh and home working possible. (Car driver with access to own transport desirable) DURATION: Fixed term 24 months (with potential for extension, funding allowing) SALARY / GRADE:Grade 3 / £24479 per annum fte pro-rata KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Community and Families Manager • Head of Community Services and communities team • Adoption UK Scotland and Kinship service colleagues • The Adoption and Kinship Community in Scotland • Local Authorities and external commissioners PURPOSE OF THE ROLE • To support the community work of Adoption UK Scotland community support services, to plan and deliver community events, provide professionals, parents/carers, children, and young people access to information, resources, and services and to engage with families in their local communities. • To offer a front-line service, primarily to adoptive and kinship families, and care experienced individuals and young people, by supporting delivery and administration for activities and events, including regular support groups delivery, youth and teens/young adults, and family events. Support of events across Scotland based on resources and availability. • Support planning, organisation of, and attendance at, in person and online events through funded projects and services to bring together adopted and care-experienced individuals and young people and adoptive and kinship families, enable peer support, build a sense of community and promote an active and supportive Community Network. • To respond to enquiries received via the Information and Support Service and relevant email inboxes with relevant information and/or signposting. • To be part of the wider communities within Adoption UK Scotland, working across teams and services. • Work collaboratively with colleagues across all services areas of Adoption UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Working alongside service leads within the communities team, and with the wider Adoption UK Scotland team members to plan and deliver specific events and activities for adoptive and kinship community members, and care experienced children and young people via our E Project youth service for children, teens and young adults. • Provide administrative coordination for community event provision, including collating event materials, gathering feedback and evaluations for reporting purposes, supporting delivery of events, maintaining records using existing required systems, and responding to enquiries via our Information and Support line and relevant email inboxes. • Working alongside Communications colleagues and across teams to ensure promotion of events to relevant target groups • Attending events to promote the wider work of AUK Scotland at conferences or support groups • To hold responsibility for administrative requirements relating to community events, including setting up booking pages, sharing information via newsletters and social media, and recording service delivery interactions, using existing Adoption UK systems and processes • To work with colleagues in the Foundations for Families kinship support service to support delivery and coordinate activities between services where appropriate. • To report to line manager and directors in Adoption UK Scotland relating to service delivery, including contributing to monitoring and reporting on activities. • To work alongside Adoption UK colleagues to develop and improve resources and services for our communities. Criteria EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges faced by care experienced families. (Essential) Experience of engagement and direct work with families and/or young people (Essential) Experience of facilitation of in person and online groups (or commitment to learn) and commitment to digital safeguarding (Essential) Relevant degree or qualification (e.g. community work, social sciences) or equivalent experience (Desirable) Skills and abilities Report writing and record keeping (Essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Essential) Ability to build and maintain relationships (Essential) The ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (Essential) Accountability Liaise with colleagues to share updates and information Report to supervisor and relevant managers and external commissioners on activities Behaviours Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders. Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times. Follows all policies and procedures relating to risk assessments, safeguarding and youth service delivery Contributes to an open and honest culture Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency. Leads by example. Offers outstanding service to members. Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others. Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect. Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives
Job Title/Location: Pensions Project Manager, London/Hybrid or fully remote Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Office/WFH: Either office based 2 days p/w in London + 3 days p/w WFH, or Remote Requirements: Very strong DB or DC pensions administration experience + prior projects experience, ideally some experience in managing projects or a similar level Role Snapshot: Initiation & delivery of projects to time, cost & scope whilst also supporting the facilitation & prioritisation of business improvement projects. Really positive situation surrounding this expanding business - a number of recent new scheme/business wins leading to the creation of new roles & new teams. The Company: An established pensions business, multiple industry award winners and recognised for their investment in people. This ongoing expansion makes for good development opportunities in terms of learning and progressing within the company. The Role: The Pensions Project Manager is a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team and responsible for the delivering projects within the business to support delivering contractual services to members and clients. The Project Manager is also responsible for delivery of internal business improvement projects. A varied range of projects including internal business change, software development, new client implementation & client change projects. Key responsibilities include: Initiation/delivery of projects to time, cost & scope for both internal & external stakeholders. This includes project initiation, planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management & change control. Define project scope & objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility. Co-ordinate & monitor internal & external resources to ensure delivery against project objectives, budgets & timescales. Organise, manage & lead internal/external project meetings to deliver status reports & project updates to all stakeholders. Track project performance to analyse the successful completion of all goals. Identify & recommend additional commercial opportunities, inc. post-live projects. Deputise for the Lead Project Manager & represent the team as and when required. Skills / Experience Required: For this Pensions Project Manager role you must possess very strong DB or DC administration experience, have prior experience of pension projects, ideally from a management perspective and be PRINCE2 qualified, or equivalent. Additional Information: Salary for the Pensions Project Manager role is to £60,000 + professional study support & company pension. The average working week is 2 days office & 3 days WFH if office based. For those outside of the South-East, there is an option to work the role remotely. Please apply below. The Pensions Project Manager role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Job Title/Location: Pensions Project Manager, London/Hybrid or fully remote Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Office/WFH: Either office based 2 days p/w in London + 3 days p/w WFH, or Remote Requirements: Very strong DB or DC pensions administration experience + prior projects experience, ideally some experience in managing projects or a similar level Role Snapshot: Initiation & delivery of projects to time, cost & scope whilst also supporting the facilitation & prioritisation of business improvement projects. Really positive situation surrounding this expanding business - a number of recent new scheme/business wins leading to the creation of new roles & new teams. The Company: An established pensions business, multiple industry award winners and recognised for their investment in people. This ongoing expansion makes for good development opportunities in terms of learning and progressing within the company. The Role: The Pensions Project Manager is a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team and responsible for the delivering projects within the business to support delivering contractual services to members and clients. The Project Manager is also responsible for delivery of internal business improvement projects. A varied range of projects including internal business change, software development, new client implementation & client change projects. Key responsibilities include: Initiation/delivery of projects to time, cost & scope for both internal & external stakeholders. This includes project initiation, planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management & change control. Define project scope & objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility. Co-ordinate & monitor internal & external resources to ensure delivery against project objectives, budgets & timescales. Organise, manage & lead internal/external project meetings to deliver status reports & project updates to all stakeholders. Track project performance to analyse the successful completion of all goals. Identify & recommend additional commercial opportunities, inc. post-live projects. Deputise for the Lead Project Manager & represent the team as and when required. Skills / Experience Required: For this Pensions Project Manager role you must possess very strong DB or DC administration experience, have prior experience of pension projects, ideally from a management perspective and be PRINCE2 qualified, or equivalent. Additional Information: Salary for the Pensions Project Manager role is to £60,000 + professional study support & company pension. The average working week is 2 days office & 3 days WFH if office based. For those outside of the South-East, there is an option to work the role remotely. Please apply below. The Pensions Project Manager role is only one of many vacancies we are handling. ARC is a specialist within Financial Services recruitment and the Consultant handling this role has over 30 years of experience in this field. Areas of focus include administration, compliance, business analysis, customer service, project/programme management, paraplanners, sales support, marketing, underwriters and group risk/employee benefits related roles. Check the website and feel free to call Darren Snell at any time.
