Governance Officer 30,000 - Permanent, Full Time Bedford, UK We are currently looking for a Governance Officer to provide support to the Governance Manager in promoting good governance across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to continue or pursue a career in Governance and committed to continuing their development in this area. What you will be doing: Providing support to ensure that an appropriate governance framework is in place across all parts of the group including appropriate constitutional arrangements, Codes of Governance, standing orders, schemes of delegation and terms of reference. Support the Governance Manager in identifying any gaps in compliance with the RSH regulatory standards and the organisation's chosen code of governance. Providing support to Board and Committees of the Group through the production of minutes and action logs, agenda planning, circulating of papers and the maintenance of annual cycles. Assisting with filing of regulatory returns, annual declarations of interest and maintaining the compliance matrix. Assisting with ensuring FCA consumer credit obligations are met. Assists with ensuring that fraud, probity and other relevant policies are reviewed and updated Behaviours reflect ethical culture across the Group. We'd love to meet someone with: Ideally Degree level education, and with the commitment to further professional development. Experience of working in a governance or similar role. Understanding of the principles of good governance. Professional, well organised and able to work to deadlines when required. Excellent attention to detail, and to seek answers to problems. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Hybrid Working Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application. Interview date to be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Governance Officer 30,000 - Permanent, Full Time Bedford, UK We are currently looking for a Governance Officer to provide support to the Governance Manager in promoting good governance across the organisation. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to continue or pursue a career in Governance and committed to continuing their development in this area. What you will be doing: Providing support to ensure that an appropriate governance framework is in place across all parts of the group including appropriate constitutional arrangements, Codes of Governance, standing orders, schemes of delegation and terms of reference. Support the Governance Manager in identifying any gaps in compliance with the RSH regulatory standards and the organisation's chosen code of governance. Providing support to Board and Committees of the Group through the production of minutes and action logs, agenda planning, circulating of papers and the maintenance of annual cycles. Assisting with filing of regulatory returns, annual declarations of interest and maintaining the compliance matrix. Assisting with ensuring FCA consumer credit obligations are met. Assists with ensuring that fraud, probity and other relevant policies are reviewed and updated Behaviours reflect ethical culture across the Group. We'd love to meet someone with: Ideally Degree level education, and with the commitment to further professional development. Experience of working in a governance or similar role. Understanding of the principles of good governance. Professional, well organised and able to work to deadlines when required. Excellent attention to detail, and to seek answers to problems. Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Hybrid Working Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application. Interview date to be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
Department : Executive Support and Administration Salary: £35,827 - £38,754 per annum (pro rata) Reporting to: Head of Executive Services Location: Hammersmith (with occasional ad hoc work at Ealing Green or Southall) Hours: Full-time or Part Time (Minimum 3 days) About Us: At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion. We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in our students' education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities and a culture focused on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. For further information about the College, please visit our website. About the Role: Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to join our Executive Support and Administration team on a full-time basis. Will also consider part time (minimum 3 days per week). This is a key role providing dedicated, high-level support to the Executive Team, with a particular focus on supporting the Chief Operating Officer in their role as the College's designated Data Protection Officer. Working closely with the Head of Executive Services, you will deliver a pragmatic and collaborative approach to executive support. You will provide high-quality assistance across diary management, correspondence, research, data coordination, information governance, event planning and project support. This role requires excellent judgement, discretion and strong communication skills, as you will regularly handle sensitive information and engage with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive diary management for members of the Executive Team, working closely with the wider Executive Services team. Coordinate, manage and deliver personal assistant and administrative support activities within agreed timelines. Schedule, attend and minute meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked and followed up. Professionally pre-screen communications and requests, handling correspondence independently where appropriate. Draft and prepare written responses for approval by the Executive Team. Develop strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support projects and events, including preparation of rotas and executive activity coordination. Data Protection and Information Governance: You will play a key role in supporting data protection and information governance across the College, including: Maintaining high standards of confidentiality, data integrity and information security. Managing the secure processing, storage and disposal of personal and sensitive data in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and College policies. Supporting information governance and records retention, including managing e-discovery systems such as Google Vault and Microsoft Purview. Preparing and coordinating responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests. Maintaining accurate and compliant electronic and paper-based records. Supporting the production and distribution of the College magazine published once per term. About You: You will have: Previous experience working in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role. A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels. Experience using Microsoft Office packages (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). A good understanding of computer systems and the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with discretion. Additional Information: Occasional travel between College sites may be required. Early starts, late finishes or occasional Saturday working may be required and will be agreed in advance. You may be asked to undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all staff to share this commitment. Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to submit yours promptly. If you don't hear from us within 2-3 weeks after the closing date, please know that, unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted this time. We truly appreciate your interest and hope you'll consider applying for future opportunities with us. Please note that we do not accept CVs
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Department : Executive Support and Administration Salary: £35,827 - £38,754 per annum (pro rata) Reporting to: Head of Executive Services Location: Hammersmith (with occasional ad hoc work at Ealing Green or Southall) Hours: Full-time or Part Time (Minimum 3 days) About Us: At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration and Inclusion. We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in our students' education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities and a culture focused on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. For further information about the College, please visit our website. About the Role: Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Executive Assistant to join our Executive Support and Administration team on a full-time basis. Will also consider part time (minimum 3 days per week). This is a key role providing dedicated, high-level support to the Executive Team, with a particular focus on supporting the Chief Operating Officer in their role as the College's designated Data Protection Officer. Working closely with the Head of Executive Services, you will deliver a pragmatic and collaborative approach to executive support. You will provide high-quality assistance across diary management, correspondence, research, data coordination, information governance, event planning and project support. This role requires excellent judgement, discretion and strong communication skills, as you will regularly handle sensitive information and engage with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive diary management for members of the Executive Team, working closely with the wider Executive Services team. Coordinate, manage and deliver personal assistant and administrative support activities within agreed timelines. Schedule, attend and minute meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, tracked and followed up. Professionally pre-screen communications and requests, handling correspondence independently where appropriate. Draft and prepare written responses for approval by the Executive Team. Develop strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support projects and events, including preparation of rotas and executive activity coordination. Data Protection and Information Governance: You will play a key role in supporting data protection and information governance across the College, including: Maintaining high standards of confidentiality, data integrity and information security. Managing the secure processing, storage and disposal of personal and sensitive data in line with GDPR, the Data Protection Act and College policies. Supporting information governance and records retention, including managing e-discovery systems such as Google Vault and Microsoft Purview. Preparing and coordinating responses to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests. Maintaining accurate and compliant electronic and paper-based records. Supporting the production and distribution of the College magazine published once per term. About You: You will have: Previous experience working in an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role. A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels. Experience using Microsoft Office packages (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). A good understanding of computer systems and the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and with discretion. Additional Information: Occasional travel between College sites may be required. Early starts, late finishes or occasional Saturday working may be required and will be agreed in advance. You may be asked to undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all staff to share this commitment. Recruitment Process The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to submit yours promptly. If you don't hear from us within 2-3 weeks after the closing date, please know that, unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted this time. We truly appreciate your interest and hope you'll consider applying for future opportunities with us. Please note that we do not accept CVs
Job Title: Property Administration Officer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: 26,212 - 32,541 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About us: Bushbury Hill Estate Management Board (EMB) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Property Administration Officer to join our Property Team. Bushbury Hill EMB is a tenant-led housing service provider, operating from its Management Centre on Kempthorne Avenue in the north-east of the City of Wolverhampton. At Bushbury, our aim is to deliver high quality customer service and provide high standard homes for our tenants. Both our board and staff team share this vision and are constantly striving for excellence in everything they do. About the role: As our Property Administration Officer, you will work alongside the Property Team to help ensure that the EMB delivers a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service. You will maintain accurate repairs and maintenance records and act as a key point of contact for tenants, contractors, and colleagues within the Property Team. Key areas of responsibility: Customer focus Working with others Managing and developing services Manging and developing people Property maintenance Financial management and control IT and data management Regulatory compliance Quality Health and safety About you: Experience & Education Proven experience in administration and/or customer service. Educated to GCSE standard (minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English). Strong commitment to personal development and expanding knowledge of housing services. Desirable: Administrative experience within a local authority, housing association, or Tenant Management Organisation. Desirable: Familiarity with common domestic repairs from a tenant or homeowner's perspective. Skills & Abilities Customer Service: Ability to deliver a proactive, customer-focused service while managing expectations and resolving complaints effectively. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. Technical Proficiency: Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically spreadsheets). Workload Management: Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work flexibly, take initiative, and solve problems. Teamwork: Ability to work proactively within a team and build positive relationships across the organization. Knowledge Data Protection: Understanding of data protection principles and the importance of maintaining accurate records. Equality & Inclusion: Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in service delivery. Sector Knowledge: Willingness to develop an understanding of repairs and maintenance policies, as well as the legal and operating context of the organization. Values: Ability to demonstrate and uphold the organization's core values. What we offer: We are passionate about our people, so it is no surprise that we are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and providing an outstanding housing service to the people we serve is at the heart of every role within the organisation. We know this can only be achieved when our people feel valued, supported, and motivated. In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction, full training, and ongoing support to help you develop within your role. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a unique organisation and become part of an established team that shares a common vision of improving the lives of people living within the Bushbury Hill estate. Hybrid working is available following successful completion of probation, with the opportunity to work from home for up to one day per week, subject to operational requirements. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Property Administrator, Housing Administrator, Repairs Coordinator, Maintenance Administrator, Housing Services Officer, Tenant Services Administrator, Office Administrator, Customer Service Coordinator, Maintenance Coordinator, Property Services Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Housing Association Jobs, Repairs and Maintenance Admin, Customer Support Administrator, Local Authority Administrator also be considered for this role.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Property Administration Officer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: 26,212 - 32,541 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time About us: Bushbury Hill Estate Management Board (EMB) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Property Administration Officer to join our Property Team. Bushbury Hill EMB is a tenant-led housing service provider, operating from its Management Centre on Kempthorne Avenue in the north-east of the City of Wolverhampton. At Bushbury, our aim is to deliver high quality customer service and provide high standard homes for our tenants. Both our board and staff team share this vision and are constantly striving for excellence in everything they do. About the role: As our Property Administration Officer, you will work alongside the Property Team to help ensure that the EMB delivers a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service. You will maintain accurate repairs and maintenance records and act as a key point of contact for tenants, contractors, and colleagues within the Property Team. Key areas of responsibility: Customer focus Working with others Managing and developing services Manging and developing people Property maintenance Financial management and control IT and data management Regulatory compliance Quality Health and safety About you: Experience & Education Proven experience in administration and/or customer service. Educated to GCSE standard (minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English). Strong commitment to personal development and expanding knowledge of housing services. Desirable: Administrative experience within a local authority, housing association, or Tenant Management Organisation. Desirable: Familiarity with common domestic repairs from a tenant or homeowner's perspective. Skills & Abilities Customer Service: Ability to deliver a proactive, customer-focused service while managing expectations and resolving complaints effectively. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. Technical Proficiency: Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically spreadsheets). Workload Management: Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to work flexibly, take initiative, and solve problems. Teamwork: Ability to work proactively within a team and build positive relationships across the organization. Knowledge Data Protection: Understanding of data protection principles and the importance of maintaining accurate records. Equality & Inclusion: Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in service delivery. Sector Knowledge: Willingness to develop an understanding of repairs and maintenance policies, as well as the legal and operating context of the organization. Values: Ability to demonstrate and uphold the organization's core values. What we offer: We are passionate about our people, so it is no surprise that we are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and providing an outstanding housing service to the people we serve is at the heart of every role within the organisation. We know this can only be achieved when our people feel valued, supported, and motivated. In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction, full training, and ongoing support to help you develop within your role. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a unique organisation and become part of an established team that shares a common vision of improving the lives of people living within the Bushbury Hill estate. Hybrid working is available following successful completion of probation, with the opportunity to work from home for up to one day per week, subject to operational requirements. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Property Administrator, Housing Administrator, Repairs Coordinator, Maintenance Administrator, Housing Services Officer, Tenant Services Administrator, Office Administrator, Customer Service Coordinator, Maintenance Coordinator, Property Services Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Housing Association Jobs, Repairs and Maintenance Admin, Customer Support Administrator, Local Authority Administrator also be considered for this role.
About the role This role supports the delivery of The Passage s organisational strategy objective, to build brand awareness, attract new supporters and retain them over time through our digital channels. The Digital Acquisition and Supporter Journey Officer will focus on the hands on delivery and optimisation of paid digital campaigns, email marketing and digital journeys that introduce new audiences to The Passage, encourage initial engagement, and ongoing relationships with supporters. Working collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications colleagues, the postholder will help to build, test and embed effective approaches to achieve these goals. Main duties Digital Acquisition and Paid Advertising Coordinate the delivery and optimisation of paid digital campaigns across platforms such as Meta and Google to engage and retain supporters in-line with fundraising objectives. Support the delivery of paid activity aimed at raising brand awareness, introducing new audiences to The Passage and strengthening understanding of our work and impact. Work within agreed budgets, monitoring spend and performance and escalating issues as needed. Support campaign testing and learning by trialling audiences, creative and messaging and reporting on results. Work closely with Fundraising and Communications colleagues to ensure paid activity supports wider campaigns, appeals and events. Supporter Journeys and Digital Engagement Coordinate the development and improvement of supporter journeys across key digital touchpoints, including email, website journeys, campaign landing pages, sign-up flows and donation journeys, ensuring alignment and integration with relevant internal teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience. Identify areas for improvement within existing journeys and support the implementation of agreed changes. Document and maintain clear journey maps and their technical set up, ensuring relevant members of the Fundraising and Communications Team can understand, embed, and apply them consistently across digital touchpoints. Email Marketing and Supporter Development Support the planning, creation and scheduling of email campaigns and automated supporter journeys. Use segmentation and basic personalisation to improve relevance and engagement. Assist with testing subject lines, content and timing to support continuous improvement. Insight, Analysis and Reporting Continually review and improve the implementation of performance tracking, identifying practical improvements and supporting agreed changes to enhance effectiveness over time. Monitor and collate performance data from digital platforms, analytics tools and CRM reports. Produce regular performance summaries and contribute insights to inform future activity. Support a test and learn approach by capturing learning and sharing it with colleagues in practical, accessible ways. Collaboration and Role Development Support the delivery of coordinated digital activity that balances awareness raising, acquisition, and supporter retention objectives. Work collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications colleagues to ensure digital activity is aligned and coordinated, supporting integrated campaign delivery. Share learning and best practice across the team, contributing insights and recommendations to inform continuous improvement and support more effective future activity. Contribute to the development of processes, templates and ways of working as the digital function grows. Keep up-to-date with relevant digital marketing and fundraising trends and tools, sharing learning where appropriate. General responsibilities Work in conjunction with your Line Manager, to support the ongoing development of the role, ensuring responsibilities remain appropriate to the needs of The Passage. To attend internal and external meetings, training events and briefings as required. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals, identifying job related development and training needs. To ensure all The Passage policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality. To promote and uphold The Passage s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. To undertake the role in a professional manner, working in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage. To support at in-person fundraising events, as and when required. Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role. Experience The person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities that will be used in the selection criteria for this post. When completing your application form, please address criteria E1 to E9 and K1 to K6 demonstrating your experience and knowledge, giving evidence of your experience and abilities. E1 Experience working in a digital marketing, digital fundraising or supporter engagement role. E2 Experience supporting or coordinating paid digital advertising campaigns. E3 Experience contributing to the development or improvement of digital supporter or customer journeys. E4 Experience supporting email marketing activity, including segmentation and scheduling. E5 Experience supporting the implementation or use of digital tracking, analytics or measurement tools (e.g. GA4, platform pixels) to monitor campaign or journey performance . E6 Experience working with performance data and basic analytics. E7 Experience testing and optimising digital content, campaigns or journeys. E8 Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across teams. E9 Experience working in the charity or not for profit sector is desirable but not essential. Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives. Knowledge K1 Knowledge of digital acquisition principles and paid advertising platforms (e.g. Meta, Google) K2 Knowledge of email marketing tools and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn. K3 Understanding of digital analytics and performance measurement. K4 Understanding of how to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines. K5 Understanding of inclusive and supporter focused communication. K6 Understanding of how insight and testing can be used to improve digital outcomes. As a Vincentian organisation, The Passage strives to be inclusive; encompassing a diverse and rich culture from within our members, clients, volunteers and staff. This approach is reflected in our core values and it is important that all staff have respect for this.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
About the role This role supports the delivery of The Passage s organisational strategy objective, to build brand awareness, attract new supporters and retain them over time through our digital channels. The Digital Acquisition and Supporter Journey Officer will focus on the hands on delivery and optimisation of paid digital campaigns, email marketing and digital journeys that introduce new audiences to The Passage, encourage initial engagement, and ongoing relationships with supporters. Working collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications colleagues, the postholder will help to build, test and embed effective approaches to achieve these goals. Main duties Digital Acquisition and Paid Advertising Coordinate the delivery and optimisation of paid digital campaigns across platforms such as Meta and Google to engage and retain supporters in-line with fundraising objectives. Support the delivery of paid activity aimed at raising brand awareness, introducing new audiences to The Passage and strengthening understanding of our work and impact. Work within agreed budgets, monitoring spend and performance and escalating issues as needed. Support campaign testing and learning by trialling audiences, creative and messaging and reporting on results. Work closely with Fundraising and Communications colleagues to ensure paid activity supports wider campaigns, appeals and events. Supporter Journeys and Digital Engagement Coordinate the development and improvement of supporter journeys across key digital touchpoints, including email, website journeys, campaign landing pages, sign-up flows and donation journeys, ensuring alignment and integration with relevant internal teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience. Identify areas for improvement within existing journeys and support the implementation of agreed changes. Document and maintain clear journey maps and their technical set up, ensuring relevant members of the Fundraising and Communications Team can understand, embed, and apply them consistently across digital touchpoints. Email Marketing and Supporter Development Support the planning, creation and scheduling of email campaigns and automated supporter journeys. Use segmentation and basic personalisation to improve relevance and engagement. Assist with testing subject lines, content and timing to support continuous improvement. Insight, Analysis and Reporting Continually review and improve the implementation of performance tracking, identifying practical improvements and supporting agreed changes to enhance effectiveness over time. Monitor and collate performance data from digital platforms, analytics tools and CRM reports. Produce regular performance summaries and contribute insights to inform future activity. Support a test and learn approach by capturing learning and sharing it with colleagues in practical, accessible ways. Collaboration and Role Development Support the delivery of coordinated digital activity that balances awareness raising, acquisition, and supporter retention objectives. Work collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications colleagues to ensure digital activity is aligned and coordinated, supporting integrated campaign delivery. Share learning and best practice across the team, contributing insights and recommendations to inform continuous improvement and support more effective future activity. Contribute to the development of processes, templates and ways of working as the digital function grows. Keep up-to-date with relevant digital marketing and fundraising trends and tools, sharing learning where appropriate. General responsibilities Work in conjunction with your Line Manager, to support the ongoing development of the role, ensuring responsibilities remain appropriate to the needs of The Passage. To attend internal and external meetings, training events and briefings as required. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals, identifying job related development and training needs. To ensure all The Passage policies and procedures are adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality. To promote and uphold The Passage s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. To undertake the role in a professional manner, working in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage. To support at in-person fundraising events, as and when required. Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role. Experience The person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities that will be used in the selection criteria for this post. When completing your application form, please address criteria E1 to E9 and K1 to K6 demonstrating your experience and knowledge, giving evidence of your experience and abilities. E1 Experience working in a digital marketing, digital fundraising or supporter engagement role. E2 Experience supporting or coordinating paid digital advertising campaigns. E3 Experience contributing to the development or improvement of digital supporter or customer journeys. E4 Experience supporting email marketing activity, including segmentation and scheduling. E5 Experience supporting the implementation or use of digital tracking, analytics or measurement tools (e.g. GA4, platform pixels) to monitor campaign or journey performance . E6 Experience working with performance data and basic analytics. E7 Experience testing and optimising digital content, campaigns or journeys. E8 Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across teams. E9 Experience working in the charity or not for profit sector is desirable but not essential. Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives. Knowledge K1 Knowledge of digital acquisition principles and paid advertising platforms (e.g. Meta, Google) K2 Knowledge of email marketing tools and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn. K3 Understanding of digital analytics and performance measurement. K4 Understanding of how to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines. K5 Understanding of inclusive and supporter focused communication. K6 Understanding of how insight and testing can be used to improve digital outcomes. As a Vincentian organisation, The Passage strives to be inclusive; encompassing a diverse and rich culture from within our members, clients, volunteers and staff. This approach is reflected in our core values and it is important that all staff have respect for this.
As a nationally significant human rights organisation continues to mature and grow, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of development. This role will focus on delivering the current organisational strategy while shaping and preparing for the next strategic phase, strengthening long-term sustainability, increasing policy influence and visibility, and scaling impact. The CEO will serve as the organisation's strategic lead, with oversight across multiple centres of legal and specialist expertise, alongside policy, communications, and participation functions. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will be responsible for leading implementation of the organisational strategy and delivering the mission to use the law to defend and extend people's rights. As accountable officer for the charity, the CEO will lead strategic planning, organisational development, and financial sustainability, while acting as the key link between the Board and a highly committed staff team. The CEO will also act as a prominent ambassador for the organisation. As a recognised leader within the human rights sector, they will represent the organisation at senior levels across civil society, government, and external networks. The role requires building and sustaining influential strategic relationships that drive policy and systems change, while strengthening the organisation's profile and reputation nationally and internationally. The organisation operates within a collaborative dual-structure governance model that requires close partnership across senior leadership. Leadership is shared through a distributed model designed to support wellbeing, innovation, and adaptability. The CEO will work closely with senior colleagues to ensure alignment, draw upon significant organisational expertise, and maintain a clear and consistent strategic voice. This is a unique opportunity to lead an influential and mission-driven organisation at a pivotal point in its journey. We are seeking an inspiring, strategic, and values-led leader who can build on strong foundations and help shape the future of rights-based change. We would be especially interested in hearing from candidates who have: A strong understanding of human rights law, principles and practice, as well as the lived experience of people in Scotland, alongside credibility as a leader within the charity and/or human rights sector. An understanding of how law, policy and lived experience interact to drive social change. Experience of working in partnership with people with lived experience to help influence and shape strategic direction. An understanding of the current challenges facing the charity and human rights sectors, and the approaches required to support long-term organisational sustainability. Expectation of presence in office at least 2 days a week
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
As a nationally significant human rights organisation continues to mature and grow, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of development. This role will focus on delivering the current organisational strategy while shaping and preparing for the next strategic phase, strengthening long-term sustainability, increasing policy influence and visibility, and scaling impact. The CEO will serve as the organisation's strategic lead, with oversight across multiple centres of legal and specialist expertise, alongside policy, communications, and participation functions. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will be responsible for leading implementation of the organisational strategy and delivering the mission to use the law to defend and extend people's rights. As accountable officer for the charity, the CEO will lead strategic planning, organisational development, and financial sustainability, while acting as the key link between the Board and a highly committed staff team. The CEO will also act as a prominent ambassador for the organisation. As a recognised leader within the human rights sector, they will represent the organisation at senior levels across civil society, government, and external networks. The role requires building and sustaining influential strategic relationships that drive policy and systems change, while strengthening the organisation's profile and reputation nationally and internationally. The organisation operates within a collaborative dual-structure governance model that requires close partnership across senior leadership. Leadership is shared through a distributed model designed to support wellbeing, innovation, and adaptability. The CEO will work closely with senior colleagues to ensure alignment, draw upon significant organisational expertise, and maintain a clear and consistent strategic voice. This is a unique opportunity to lead an influential and mission-driven organisation at a pivotal point in its journey. We are seeking an inspiring, strategic, and values-led leader who can build on strong foundations and help shape the future of rights-based change. We would be especially interested in hearing from candidates who have: A strong understanding of human rights law, principles and practice, as well as the lived experience of people in Scotland, alongside credibility as a leader within the charity and/or human rights sector. An understanding of how law, policy and lived experience interact to drive social change. Experience of working in partnership with people with lived experience to help influence and shape strategic direction. An understanding of the current challenges facing the charity and human rights sectors, and the approaches required to support long-term organisational sustainability. Expectation of presence in office at least 2 days a week
The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI)
Chief Executive Officer of the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) Part-time self-employed contracted appointment Commitment: 50-60 days per annum Location: Remote with some international travel. Must be based within two hours of GMT time zone and have reasonable access to cost-effective travel for in-person meetings. Start date: By January 2027 The opportunity Due to the planned retirement of our current CEO, the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is seeking to appoint a new candidate to the role by January 2027. This is a senior appointment with responsibility for helping to secure the long-term strength, sustainability and impact of the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, Advisors and Steering Group, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, support organisational effectiveness, lead membership growth and engagement, and act as a key external representative. This role will suit someone with strong business and human rights knowledge and who can combine strategic judgement with strong interpersonal instincts. The role The CEO will lead the development and delivery of GBI's vision and strategy and help guide the organisation to ensure its success. Key aspects of the role include: providing strategic leadership and helping to shape organisational direction; supporting the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the organisation; overseeing membership growth, recruitment and engagement; working closely with the Senior Management Team and core GBI Team to maintain oversight of priorities and delivery; representing GBI with members, partners and external stakeholders; and contributing to the planning and delivery of key member engagements, including twice-yearly peer learning meetings where the CEO is expected to make substantive expert contributions and provide elements of facilitation/moderation. The role requires someone able to work collaboratively across a wide range of relationships while also bringing clarity, authority and sound judgement to decision-making. Candidate profile The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience and the credibility to represent the organisation confidently at a senior level. They are likely to offer: experience in a chief executive, executive director, managing director or comparable leadership role; a strong track record in strategy, organisational leadership and stakeholder engagement; experience of working with boards, steering groups, advisory bodies or other senior decision-making groups; strong relationship-building, influencing and communication skills; the ability to lead through collaboration rather than hierarchy; and a thoughtful, credible and solutions-focused leadership style. Experience in a company, membership organisation, network, alliance or mission-led setting would be advantageous, as would experience of international stakeholder engagement. Personal style The ideal candidate will bring: strong strategic judgement; credibility and professional presence; diplomacy and emotional intelligence; discretion and integrity; the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders deeply and quickly; and a practical, calm, supportive and collaborative approach with a core GBI Team. Terms of appointment Part-time self-employed contracted appointment; Approximately 50-60 days per annum (approximately 12.5-15 days per quarter, requiring some flexibility); £50,000-£60,000 per annum; Invoiced quarterly, subject to contract; Remote and flexible, with some travel required; Must be based within two hours of GMT time zone and have reasonable access to cost-effective travel for in-person meetings (kindly note there is no relocation package available for this role); Approximately 3 to 5 overseas trips per year; Reasonable travel and related expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy and agreed budgets; Additional projects may be commissioned separately and paid in addition to the core annual fee, where agreed in advance in an advisory capacity; On agreement, the CEO may also be involved in other organisations and projects provided these are not seen as a conflict of interest or contrary to GBI's work and values, and the CEO role takes clear priority. How to express interest Candidates should provide the following via the button below by 30 June 2026: A CV with particular focus on exemplifying evidence of the above criteria. A short cover letter setting out their interest in the role, how they perceive the role of GBI in the current context, and the relevance of their experience. Deadline for applications: 30 June 2026 GBI is proud of its respectful, inclusive and supportive team culture, where diverse backgrounds and life experiences are actively encouraged, everyone has opportunities for professional growth and intellectual curiosity, and all positions are accessible regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, marital or parental status. Initial interviews will be carried out remotely. If we invite you to interview for this position, GBI will reimburse all reasonable related carers' costs or IT access costs incurred to participate in the interview. Please email to ensure we can accommodate any access or support needs. Access more about GBI and what we do on our website and below About GBI The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is a highly respected global, cross-industry and business-led organisation focused on advancing corporate respect for human rights around the world. GBI works to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our vision is that all companies respect human rights throughout their business operations and value chains. GBI comprises a committed group of multinational corporations operating in diverse industries and regions. GBI members convene multiple times per year, in person and remotely, through a unique programme of peer learning and global engagement work that supports them to deepen, strengthen and share their progress. In addition to member meetings in countries where our members are headquartered, GBI organises, participates in and contributes to business and human rights meetings and workshops in different parts of the world in order to facilitate peer learning discussions and promote cross-sectoral exchanges. Our work is supported by our core GBI Team and network of Advisors , bringing decades of experience and expertise to our work. GBI engages regularly with others across business, government and civil society where members and the core GBI Team can add unique insights and deep experience to address governance gaps and promote corporate respect for human rights. The organisation is known for its high-quality peer learning and global engagement, supported by internationally recognised experts, and for the in-depth learning and trust between members. These enable discussions that focus on practice at very granular, as well as strategic levels, and the exploration of sensitive real-time challenges.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Officer of the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) Part-time self-employed contracted appointment Commitment: 50-60 days per annum Location: Remote with some international travel. Must be based within two hours of GMT time zone and have reasonable access to cost-effective travel for in-person meetings. Start date: By January 2027 The opportunity Due to the planned retirement of our current CEO, the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is seeking to appoint a new candidate to the role by January 2027. This is a senior appointment with responsibility for helping to secure the long-term strength, sustainability and impact of the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, Advisors and Steering Group, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, support organisational effectiveness, lead membership growth and engagement, and act as a key external representative. This role will suit someone with strong business and human rights knowledge and who can combine strategic judgement with strong interpersonal instincts. The role The CEO will lead the development and delivery of GBI's vision and strategy and help guide the organisation to ensure its success. Key aspects of the role include: providing strategic leadership and helping to shape organisational direction; supporting the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the organisation; overseeing membership growth, recruitment and engagement; working closely with the Senior Management Team and core GBI Team to maintain oversight of priorities and delivery; representing GBI with members, partners and external stakeholders; and contributing to the planning and delivery of key member engagements, including twice-yearly peer learning meetings where the CEO is expected to make substantive expert contributions and provide elements of facilitation/moderation. The role requires someone able to work collaboratively across a wide range of relationships while also bringing clarity, authority and sound judgement to decision-making. Candidate profile The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience and the credibility to represent the organisation confidently at a senior level. They are likely to offer: experience in a chief executive, executive director, managing director or comparable leadership role; a strong track record in strategy, organisational leadership and stakeholder engagement; experience of working with boards, steering groups, advisory bodies or other senior decision-making groups; strong relationship-building, influencing and communication skills; the ability to lead through collaboration rather than hierarchy; and a thoughtful, credible and solutions-focused leadership style. Experience in a company, membership organisation, network, alliance or mission-led setting would be advantageous, as would experience of international stakeholder engagement. Personal style The ideal candidate will bring: strong strategic judgement; credibility and professional presence; diplomacy and emotional intelligence; discretion and integrity; the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders deeply and quickly; and a practical, calm, supportive and collaborative approach with a core GBI Team. Terms of appointment Part-time self-employed contracted appointment; Approximately 50-60 days per annum (approximately 12.5-15 days per quarter, requiring some flexibility); £50,000-£60,000 per annum; Invoiced quarterly, subject to contract; Remote and flexible, with some travel required; Must be based within two hours of GMT time zone and have reasonable access to cost-effective travel for in-person meetings (kindly note there is no relocation package available for this role); Approximately 3 to 5 overseas trips per year; Reasonable travel and related expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy and agreed budgets; Additional projects may be commissioned separately and paid in addition to the core annual fee, where agreed in advance in an advisory capacity; On agreement, the CEO may also be involved in other organisations and projects provided these are not seen as a conflict of interest or contrary to GBI's work and values, and the CEO role takes clear priority. How to express interest Candidates should provide the following via the button below by 30 June 2026: A CV with particular focus on exemplifying evidence of the above criteria. A short cover letter setting out their interest in the role, how they perceive the role of GBI in the current context, and the relevance of their experience. Deadline for applications: 30 June 2026 GBI is proud of its respectful, inclusive and supportive team culture, where diverse backgrounds and life experiences are actively encouraged, everyone has opportunities for professional growth and intellectual curiosity, and all positions are accessible regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, marital or parental status. Initial interviews will be carried out remotely. If we invite you to interview for this position, GBI will reimburse all reasonable related carers' costs or IT access costs incurred to participate in the interview. Please email to ensure we can accommodate any access or support needs. Access more about GBI and what we do on our website and below About GBI The Global Business Initiative on Human Rights (GBI) is a highly respected global, cross-industry and business-led organisation focused on advancing corporate respect for human rights around the world. GBI works to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our vision is that all companies respect human rights throughout their business operations and value chains. GBI comprises a committed group of multinational corporations operating in diverse industries and regions. GBI members convene multiple times per year, in person and remotely, through a unique programme of peer learning and global engagement work that supports them to deepen, strengthen and share their progress. In addition to member meetings in countries where our members are headquartered, GBI organises, participates in and contributes to business and human rights meetings and workshops in different parts of the world in order to facilitate peer learning discussions and promote cross-sectoral exchanges. Our work is supported by our core GBI Team and network of Advisors , bringing decades of experience and expertise to our work. GBI engages regularly with others across business, government and civil society where members and the core GBI Team can add unique insights and deep experience to address governance gaps and promote corporate respect for human rights. The organisation is known for its high-quality peer learning and global engagement, supported by internationally recognised experts, and for the in-depth learning and trust between members. These enable discussions that focus on practice at very granular, as well as strategic levels, and the exploration of sensitive real-time challenges.
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology Officer Location : Hybrid/Office based in London EC4R Salary : £170,000+ and 20% performance-related bonus + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type : Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You : 30 Days Annual Leave, 20% share package, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You We are seeking a bold, visionary, and hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead Wilmington Plc s technology strategy at a defining moment in our journey. Wilmington is undergoing a significant evolution, repositioning itself as a RegTech Business Services platform. Technology is no longer a support function, it is the engine that will drive our growth, differentiation, and long-term success. This role exists because we are serious about transformation. As CTO, you will play a central role in shaping how Wilmington looks, operates, and competes in the future. You will unite platforms, people, data, and products into a coherent, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables innovation at pace. This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy: architecting a modern technology landscape, embedding AI at scale, and leading change across an acquisitive, ambitious business. Please note : To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO is accountable for defining and delivering Wilmington s technology vision, ensuring it underpins our strategic ambitions and accelerates transformation across the group. You will operate as a trusted executive leader, shaping corporate strategy, guiding investment decisions, and ensuring technology enables innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on influence, setting direction while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of a modern, composable architecture across proprietary platforms, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and core business systems such as Salesforce Ensuring technology scalability and integration capability to support ongoing acquisitions and rapid business growth Building, inspiring, and leading a high-performing, future-focused technology function spanning Engineering, Architecture, Data, and Systems Embedding a culture of technical excellence, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement Championing Agile and product-led delivery models that drive measurable business outcomes Defining and executing an ambitious AI strategy, unlocking value from LLMs and emerging technologies while ensuring governance, ethics, and IP protection Designing and overseeing an internal AI operations platform that integrates enterprise systems, automation workflows, and data assets Establishing robust AI governance frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice Driving AI-assisted development approaches to significantly enhance productivity, quality, and speed-to-market Managing strategic technology partnerships and vendors to maximise value, innovation, and performance Setting enterprise-wide technical standards to ensure consistency, resilience, and long-term sustainability Improving operational efficiency, availability, and performance across infrastructure and services Supporting strategic planning, financial oversight, and investment business cases at executive level Leading technology input into product and platform roadmaps aligned to business-unit priorities Acting as a visible, credible technology leader both internally and externally, representing Wilmington s vision and capability What s the Best Thing About This Role You will define and deliver the technology vision for a business in the midst of meaningful, purposeful transformation. With strong board-level sponsorship and a broad mandate for change, this role offers genuine freedom to innovate. You will shape how Wilmington competes in an increasingly AI-driven and regulated world building platforms, products, and capabilities that truly differentiate us and create long-term value. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role The challenge lies in balancing ambition with pragmatism. You will need to unlock innovation and transformation while maximising the value of existing platforms, teams, and investments. At the same time, you will be navigating rapid technological change (particularly in AI) while maintaining stability, governance, and trust across a complex and regulated environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have / be: Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including large-scale, resilient system design and frameworks such as Well-Architected, with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, solution design, and delivering complex technology transformations at scale Proven capability in modern engineering practices, including containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery, and code quality tooling Strong understanding of data platforms, visualisation, and product management principles, translating market and technology trends into compelling roadmaps Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce and/or Dynamics 365), e-learning platforms, and data-led or information services environments Demonstrable success leading M&A technology integration, from due diligence through to post-acquisition execution Strong research orientation with a passion for identifying, assessing, and embedding emerging technologies Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior technology leadership roles within digitally enabled, platform-driven, or media-led environments Hands-on experience with AI and LLM platforms (e.g. Claude, GPT), including an understanding of capabilities, trade-offs, and enterprise adoption Working knowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic AI architectures, with experience integrating AI securely and at scale Practical experience in enterprise AI governance, prompt engineering, and deployment approaches (including RAG, fine-tuning considerations, and risk mitigation) Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to materially improve engineering productivity and delivery outcomes We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a shared purpose turning knowledge into advantage. We provide trusted information, training, and insight to professional markets across Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, and Insight sectors. Our businesses empower organisations and professionals to perform better by providing high-quality, relevant, and reliable knowledge. We collaborate across the group, share success, and focus relentlessly on delivering value to our customers. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers do the right business in the right way providing the data, insights, and education they need to navigate an increasingly complex GRC landscape. When you join us, you won t just shape a company s technology future you ll make a meaningful impact for our customers. We offer flexible hybrid working, strong development opportunities, and an environment where leadership, innovation, and purpose go hand in hand. Whether you re seeking your next defining role or ready to lead change at scale, this is work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Job Title: IT and Digital Officer Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Job Title: IT and Digital Officer Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Job Title: IT Graduate Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Job Title: IT Graduate Location: Kendal Part-time 21 hours a week over 3-5 days Our client is seeking an IT and Digital Officer who can support the Head of Facilities and Digital with the maintenance, security, and planning of key IT and digital assets. You will help ensure a safe, functional, cost-effective, and legally compliant environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. The role combines hands-on IT support, cyber security practices, and digital transformation initiatives, including innovative technology solutions for remote sites and community engagement. Responsibilities Assist with procurement of IT and communications software, hardware, peripherals, and support services to meet organizational requirements. Work alongside external contractors to provide software and hardware support, resolving incidents for staff across the entire trust. Deliver basic staff training on general office equipment, software, and induction to IT and communication systems for new starters. Help secure all digital systems against cyber-attack, including staff awareness of current cyber threats and secure remote access. Maintain secure daily backups of data on computer network file servers and recover information requested by staff and volunteers. Implement preventive measures by checking system logs, applying patches and security updates, and maintaining or upgrading network components. Support digital transformation projects, including webcams for immersive community engagement and tap to donate systems at remote sites. Carry out additional ad hoc tasks for the Head of Facilities and Digital, including membership support and external fundraising activities. Follow organizational policies and procedures, promoting environmentally friendly working practices and high standards of efficiency and customer care. Your Skills Relevant experience or qualification in IT and/or Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above, with at least two years in IT support or a similar role. Experience procuring computer hardware and providing IT problem-solving in a mixed hardware, software, and network environment. Good understanding of computer systems, security protocols, and GDPR principles and best practice for handling personal data securely. Hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues for users with varying technical knowledge levels. Experience managing and supporting Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure and Entra in a business context. Working knowledge of Active Directory user administration, including password resets, account creation, and managing user and group permissions. Experience managing Windows Server environments and Endpoint management solutions to ensure secure, stable, and up-to-date devices. Experience maintaining networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring connectivity and appropriate access controls. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality, communicate effectively and confidently, and support others in achieving their goals. Capable of working independently and as part of a team, prioritizing multiple tasks, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Reporting to: Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer (CPPO) Responsible for: Global Business Development Unit Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent/open-ended Location: US, UK, Germany, Nigeria, Iraq (Hybrid or remote working dependent on location) Safeguarding level 1 Contact with vulnerable adults or children Women for Women International (WfWI) invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten - the women survivors of war and conflict. In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. Here support networks are formed, women are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save, and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over half a million women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. The Role The Global Director of Business Development drives Women for Women International's institutional fundraising strategy, focusing on securing restricted support from governments, multilateral agencies, and private foundations. This position is responsible and accountable for setting and achieving global business development targets. The role provides overarching direction for global proposal development, strategic donor engagement, and partnership cultivation. By offering strategic input into program design, grant management, and reporting, the Director strengthens the competitiveness of WfWI's funding efforts and supports long-term donor retention. Through direct engagement with donors and close collaboration with Communications, Policy, Advocacy, and key technical teams, this role elevates the visibility of WfWI's impact and advances programmatic partnerships that position the organization as a preferred partner for work with women survivors of conflict. As a senior leader within both the Global Programs Unit and the Global Revenue Leadership Team, the Global Director of Business Development ensures strong alignment and coordination across Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Support Center functions to secure and steward complex grants tied to WfWI's 2030 strategy and Global Revenue Strategy. The role oversees strategic partnerships, donor mapping, and pipeline development across regions and technical areas, ensuring cohesive organizational approaches to growth in partnership with Regional Directors. Within the Global Revenue Team, the Director collaborates with leaders of other high value revenue streams and Regional Directors to effectively allocate resources and drive collective revenue targets. This includes guiding Business Development Unit staff who may support corporate or major donor proposals and working closely with the Directors of Corporates and Development to align staffing and stewardship for corporates, trusts, and foundations. This role calls for a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution. As a pivotal position, it requires strong leadership to guide a proactive team and effectively manage conflict. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced institutional fundraising leader who is energised by building partnerships, navigating complexity, and unlocking new opportunities across regions and technical areas. What you'll do Strategic leadership - You will shape and lead WfWI's global institutional funding strategy, ensuring it reflects organisational priorities and regional realities. As part of the Global Revenue Team, you will help drive the organisation wide revenue strategy and identify opportunities for growth in new and existing markets, including regions where WfWI does not yet have a presence. External engagement - You will represent WfWI externally, building and nurturing relationships as well as identifying partnership opportunities that enhance our competitiveness and visibility in the fundraising space. Revenue Growth & Pipeline Management - You will manage the global pipeline, working with regional teams to track opportunities and ensure timely, coordinated submissions. Team leadership - You will lead and mentor a global team of business development professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence. Planning, Budgeting & Governance - You will lead annual planning and revenue forecasting for the Business Development Unit, contribute to organisational leadership forums, and report regularly to WfWI's International Board, UK Trustees, German Supervisory Board, and US Board of Advisors. Operational Oversight - You will oversee donor intelligence systems and CRM processes, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting. You will work closely with Finance and Programs to ensure budgets are realistic and compliant, and you will uphold safeguarding and ethical fundraising principles across all institutional funding efforts. Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties. Requirements All criteria marked (A) for Application must be addressed in a cover letter. Required: Located in Germany, Iraq, Nigeria, UK or US with the existing right to work. (A) Proven track record of successfully achieving multi-million USD awards, increasing annual income by at least USD 5M a year in new business. (A) At least 10 years of experience in institutional fundraising, with a strong record of securing government, foundation, and multilateral grants in Africa, Europe, UK and the USA. (A) Extensive experience managing donor relationships across geographies. (A) Strong experience in developing complex, multi-country and multi-year proposals, with excellent writing, budgeting, and compliance skills for restricted funding. (A) Demonstrated leadership of teams and cross-cultural management capabilities. Passionate about working in partnership internally to achieve results through knowledge-sharing at both the country, regional and global level. (A) High levels of self-awareness and strong conflict management skills. Strong analytical, planning, and CRM (Salesforce preferred) proficiency. Commitment to WfWI's mission and values, with familiarity with global gender, development, or humanitarian sectors. In addition to fluent written and spoken English, competency in a second language spoken in a region where we work (French, Arabic, Dari, German, Swahili etc.) Preferred: Experience working directly with or in Program Country teams. Deep understanding of women's rights, gender equality, and conflict-affected contexts. Proven success in consortium-based proposals or strategic partnerships. Multi-lingual or regional expertise in conflict-affected settings. Physical Demands May require international travel, occasional evening/weekend work, extended screen time, and participation in remote meetings across time zones. All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive. To learn more about the power of women for women, visit womenforwomen.org or follow on social media. How to apply You will need to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must address all the criteria above marked (A) for Application and state your location and existing right to work there. Failure to address the criteria in the covering letter will result in your application being disregarded. Please let us know if you will need reasonable adjustments to access the application process. Note about use of AI Whilst we're not against the use of AI to support our work, if you do decide to use AI to help with your application, please make sure you still personalise your answers. It's important for us to have a real insight into your unique skills and experience in order to make an informed shortlisting decision. The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 June 2026 at 23.59 GMT You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A on Thursday, 18 June 2026. If you are interested in attending, please contact our HR team at . 1st Interview will be online week commencing Monday 20 July 2026. 2nd Interview will be online week commencing Monday 27 July 2026.
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Reporting to: Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer (CPPO) Responsible for: Global Business Development Unit Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent/open-ended Location: US, UK, Germany, Nigeria, Iraq (Hybrid or remote working dependent on location) Safeguarding level 1 Contact with vulnerable adults or children Women for Women International (WfWI) invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten - the women survivors of war and conflict. In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International's Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. Here support networks are formed, women are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save, and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over half a million women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. The Role The Global Director of Business Development drives Women for Women International's institutional fundraising strategy, focusing on securing restricted support from governments, multilateral agencies, and private foundations. This position is responsible and accountable for setting and achieving global business development targets. The role provides overarching direction for global proposal development, strategic donor engagement, and partnership cultivation. By offering strategic input into program design, grant management, and reporting, the Director strengthens the competitiveness of WfWI's funding efforts and supports long-term donor retention. Through direct engagement with donors and close collaboration with Communications, Policy, Advocacy, and key technical teams, this role elevates the visibility of WfWI's impact and advances programmatic partnerships that position the organization as a preferred partner for work with women survivors of conflict. As a senior leader within both the Global Programs Unit and the Global Revenue Leadership Team, the Global Director of Business Development ensures strong alignment and coordination across Country Offices, Regional Hubs and Global Support Center functions to secure and steward complex grants tied to WfWI's 2030 strategy and Global Revenue Strategy. The role oversees strategic partnerships, donor mapping, and pipeline development across regions and technical areas, ensuring cohesive organizational approaches to growth in partnership with Regional Directors. Within the Global Revenue Team, the Director collaborates with leaders of other high value revenue streams and Regional Directors to effectively allocate resources and drive collective revenue targets. This includes guiding Business Development Unit staff who may support corporate or major donor proposals and working closely with the Directors of Corporates and Development to align staffing and stewardship for corporates, trusts, and foundations. This role calls for a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution. As a pivotal position, it requires strong leadership to guide a proactive team and effectively manage conflict. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced institutional fundraising leader who is energised by building partnerships, navigating complexity, and unlocking new opportunities across regions and technical areas. What you'll do Strategic leadership - You will shape and lead WfWI's global institutional funding strategy, ensuring it reflects organisational priorities and regional realities. As part of the Global Revenue Team, you will help drive the organisation wide revenue strategy and identify opportunities for growth in new and existing markets, including regions where WfWI does not yet have a presence. External engagement - You will represent WfWI externally, building and nurturing relationships as well as identifying partnership opportunities that enhance our competitiveness and visibility in the fundraising space. Revenue Growth & Pipeline Management - You will manage the global pipeline, working with regional teams to track opportunities and ensure timely, coordinated submissions. Team leadership - You will lead and mentor a global team of business development professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence. Planning, Budgeting & Governance - You will lead annual planning and revenue forecasting for the Business Development Unit, contribute to organisational leadership forums, and report regularly to WfWI's International Board, UK Trustees, German Supervisory Board, and US Board of Advisors. Operational Oversight - You will oversee donor intelligence systems and CRM processes, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting. You will work closely with Finance and Programs to ensure budgets are realistic and compliant, and you will uphold safeguarding and ethical fundraising principles across all institutional funding efforts. Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties. Requirements All criteria marked (A) for Application must be addressed in a cover letter. Required: Located in Germany, Iraq, Nigeria, UK or US with the existing right to work. (A) Proven track record of successfully achieving multi-million USD awards, increasing annual income by at least USD 5M a year in new business. (A) At least 10 years of experience in institutional fundraising, with a strong record of securing government, foundation, and multilateral grants in Africa, Europe, UK and the USA. (A) Extensive experience managing donor relationships across geographies. (A) Strong experience in developing complex, multi-country and multi-year proposals, with excellent writing, budgeting, and compliance skills for restricted funding. (A) Demonstrated leadership of teams and cross-cultural management capabilities. Passionate about working in partnership internally to achieve results through knowledge-sharing at both the country, regional and global level. (A) High levels of self-awareness and strong conflict management skills. Strong analytical, planning, and CRM (Salesforce preferred) proficiency. Commitment to WfWI's mission and values, with familiarity with global gender, development, or humanitarian sectors. In addition to fluent written and spoken English, competency in a second language spoken in a region where we work (French, Arabic, Dari, German, Swahili etc.) Preferred: Experience working directly with or in Program Country teams. Deep understanding of women's rights, gender equality, and conflict-affected contexts. Proven success in consortium-based proposals or strategic partnerships. Multi-lingual or regional expertise in conflict-affected settings. Physical Demands May require international travel, occasional evening/weekend work, extended screen time, and participation in remote meetings across time zones. All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive. To learn more about the power of women for women, visit womenforwomen.org or follow on social media. How to apply You will need to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter must address all the criteria above marked (A) for Application and state your location and existing right to work there. Failure to address the criteria in the covering letter will result in your application being disregarded. Please let us know if you will need reasonable adjustments to access the application process. Note about use of AI Whilst we're not against the use of AI to support our work, if you do decide to use AI to help with your application, please make sure you still personalise your answers. It's important for us to have a real insight into your unique skills and experience in order to make an informed shortlisting decision. The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 June 2026 at 23.59 GMT You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A on Thursday, 18 June 2026. If you are interested in attending, please contact our HR team at . 1st Interview will be online week commencing Monday 20 July 2026. 2nd Interview will be online week commencing Monday 27 July 2026.
Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) Newquay, England Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) - Day-Based Role (Part-Time) Location: Newquay office/field based Reports to: Health & Safety Manager Strategic Oversight: Director of Operations We're recruiting a part-time Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) to ensure the Council remains compliant with legislation, regulations, and internal policies. This role combines inspections, audits, risk assessments, and guidance to maintain high safety and compliance standards across Council operations. You'll work closely with the Town Clerk and senior management to support a safe and compliant working environment for all staff and members. Shift Pattern Part-time: 20 hours per week ( 16,496.22 per annum) Field-based site visits required; office-based tasks Occasional weekend work may be required Key Responsibilities Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits across Council operations Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and internal policies Provide guidance and support to the Town Clerk and Management Team on safety and compliance matters Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff and members are up to date with legislation Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, risk assessments, and reports Review policies and procedures regularly, recommending updates as required Support preparation of key reports for senior management and liaise with external stakeholders, including solicitors, as needed Assist with emergency planning and public space safety initiatives Person Specification Experience & Skills Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management frameworks Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations practically Confident in conducting risk assessments, inspections, and compliance audits Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong IT and administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools Full UK driving licence required Flexibility to work occasional weekends Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent) Knowledge of digital communication platforms and compliance reporting systems Desirable Qualifications Experience working in or alongside Local Government Familiarity with case management and digital inspection tools Awareness of public space safety principles, including Martyn's Law Proactive, practical, and strategic problem-solving approach What We Offer Part-time salary: 20 hours per week ( 16,496.22 per annum) Opportunity to work in a key safety and compliance role Involvement in strategic and operational health & safety initiatives Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities Varied role with real impact across Council services For more information about the role, please call our office on (phone number removed) and ask for Olivia. The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) Newquay, England Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) - Day-Based Role (Part-Time) Location: Newquay office/field based Reports to: Health & Safety Manager Strategic Oversight: Director of Operations We're recruiting a part-time Inspection & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety) to ensure the Council remains compliant with legislation, regulations, and internal policies. This role combines inspections, audits, risk assessments, and guidance to maintain high safety and compliance standards across Council operations. You'll work closely with the Town Clerk and senior management to support a safe and compliant working environment for all staff and members. Shift Pattern Part-time: 20 hours per week ( 16,496.22 per annum) Field-based site visits required; office-based tasks Occasional weekend work may be required Key Responsibilities Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits across Council operations Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and internal policies Provide guidance and support to the Town Clerk and Management Team on safety and compliance matters Develop and deliver training programs to ensure staff and members are up to date with legislation Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, risk assessments, and reports Review policies and procedures regularly, recommending updates as required Support preparation of key reports for senior management and liaise with external stakeholders, including solicitors, as needed Assist with emergency planning and public space safety initiatives Person Specification Experience & Skills Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management frameworks Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations practically Confident in conducting risk assessments, inspections, and compliance audits Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong IT and administrative skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools Full UK driving licence required Flexibility to work occasional weekends Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant subject Good standard of general education (GCSEs or equivalent) Knowledge of digital communication platforms and compliance reporting systems Desirable Qualifications Experience working in or alongside Local Government Familiarity with case management and digital inspection tools Awareness of public space safety principles, including Martyn's Law Proactive, practical, and strategic problem-solving approach What We Offer Part-time salary: 20 hours per week ( 16,496.22 per annum) Opportunity to work in a key safety and compliance role Involvement in strategic and operational health & safety initiatives Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities Varied role with real impact across Council services For more information about the role, please call our office on (phone number removed) and ask for Olivia. The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Candidates must be suitably experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity. Part of the role will be the covering of a heavy caseload of such matters in order to cover a period of long term absence and as such, applicants need to have the ability to start such work immediately and complete cases to challenging timescales Senior Commerial Lawyer To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. To carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required Supervision and Management Responsibility: Ensuring activities are planned to include meaningful one to one conversations, quality annual appraisals and regular workforce planning and development Manages performance and behavioural issues effectively Budget and Financial Responsibility: Being fully accountable for managing the council's resources well and complying with statutory requirements. This includes managing time, avoiding unnecessary waste, reuse and recycle resources to reduce personal impact. Monitor financial performance and deliver within budget Monitor financial performance, deliver within budget and seek savings and efficiencies by exploring opportunities to draw funding where appropriate Set, monitor, and remain within budget whilst challenging the team to deliver increased efficiencies Explores different options for funding and income generation Social Value Responsibility: Drive for social value through all activities, ensuring wider social, economic and environmental benefits for the council, residents and communities Physical Demands of the Job: The post holder will be required to use a computer screen and sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time Corporate Responsibility: Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally Commitment to customer excellence by dealing with customer feedback, including complaints, and learning from feedback in the drive for continuous improvement Making the council a great place to work, living the council's values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance Develop the Council's commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the Council's safety plan Competency Framework: We operate a competency framework, a set of core behaviours which define how we are expected to approach our work, how we perform in certain situations and how we treat each other. Each competency details the standards of behaviours and skills required by all staff and this in turn supports delivery of our aim and our council plans linking them together with our values. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to perform at the following competency level: Level 2. The competency framework can be found here. Person Specification Assessment methods used: I = Interview, P = Presentation, A = Application, E = Exercise, T = Test, AC = Assessment Centre Qualification and training Essential Qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England & Wales) (A) Must be authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007 (A) Expert knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure relating to the relevant area of specialism (A/I) Desirable An understanding of public law as it applies to local authorities, including decision making and governance Management training relevant to the seniority and nature of the role Experience Essential Experience of providing complex and specialist legal advice to a local authority or similar organisation (A/I) Experience of the supervision of staff (A/I) Experience of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients (internal and external) and delivering their needs (A/I) To provide legal advice in the team's specialism, including advising and representing the Council in internal and external forums (A/I) To provide risk based and solution focussed advice to clients (I) To work under pressure and with minimal supervision (A/I) To support the delivery and cost effectiveness of legal services through continuous improvement (I) To be able to manage and motivate team members (A/I) A skilled communicator to a range of audiences in writing and verbally (A/I) Desirable Experience of working on projects To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way To have an understanding of working in a political environment To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council To support the work of the monitoring officer Commitment Essential Experience of working on projects (A/I) To work collaboratively at all levels and in a non-hierarchical way (I) To have an understanding of working in a political environment (I) To promote and advance diversity and inclusion and challenge inequality in the service and Council (A/I) To support the work of the monitoring officer (I) Must be qualified solicitor, barrister, FCILEX (in all cases authorised to practice in England and Wales) and authorised to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Must be experienced and proficient in the drafting of social care and public health contracts, advice on the specific legal regimes affecting the procurement of such contracts, and the conduct of social care and public health commissioning activity.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Senior Planning Officer on a 3 month rolling contract basis. Key Accountabilities: To contribute towards the delivery a high quality, customer focused Planning & Implementation department with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management - Largely Minors, Complex Minors and Small Major applications. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to Council policy. Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives and develop policies in line with corporate and business plans. To deal effectively and efficiently with general enquiries, pre-applications, planning applications and planning appeals ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset. Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge with other Planning & Implementation colleagues. Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services. Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases and attending appeals hearings and public inquiries as appropriate. Support, guide and advise Graduate Planners and Technical Support colleagues, as necessary. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners including Essex County Council and Local Councils and other stakeholders. Access and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with Data Protection principles. Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries. Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained including keeping up to date with relevant law, policies, working practices and procedures. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice. Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour Job Ref - 67022 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Senior Planning Officer on a 3 month rolling contract basis. Key Accountabilities: To contribute towards the delivery a high quality, customer focused Planning & Implementation department with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management - Largely Minors, Complex Minors and Small Major applications. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to Council policy. Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives and develop policies in line with corporate and business plans. To deal effectively and efficiently with general enquiries, pre-applications, planning applications and planning appeals ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset. Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge with other Planning & Implementation colleagues. Deliver customer-focused specialist advice and services in Development Management, keeping up to date with current and emerging legislation, best practice and policy to ensure continuous development and improvement in services. Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases and attending appeals hearings and public inquiries as appropriate. Support, guide and advise Graduate Planners and Technical Support colleagues, as necessary. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners including Essex County Council and Local Councils and other stakeholders. Access and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with Data Protection principles. Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries. Ensure own personal and professional development is maintained including keeping up to date with relevant law, policies, working practices and procedures. It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position. Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice. Carrington West Pay Rate - £45per/hour Job Ref - 67022 Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: Lawyers and other team members Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations. Full Time 35 hours per week; 1 day onsite and 4 days WFH
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the City Council, schools and other clients in one of the following teams: Child Protection Commercial Law Property and Regeneration Adult Social Care and Litigation Planning and Regulatory Law To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters. To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities. To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners. To support the head of law and legal management team in the management of the service. Directly Responsible For: Lawyers and other team members Trainee Lawyers allocated to the team Directly Responsible To: Head of Law Main Areas of Responsibility: To undertake a full caseload of complex and often sensitive legal matters within one or more specialisms of the team and dealing with complex and sensitive matters To provide proactive and solution focussed advice that supports the delivery of the council's priorities and policies To manage and develop lawyers and / or other team members within your team ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective legal services To be able to advise on legal matters relevant to public and local government law including on executive and committee decision-making, information governance and public law challenges To advise members and formal member level bodies including Cabinet, Council, committees and overview and scrutiny in respect of the team's specialism and as required by the City Director and / or their Deputy Director To support the City Director of Law & Governance in their role as monitoring officer and in promoting the Nolan Principles in the council and escalating matters as appropriate To externally commission legal work for the Council where required, ensuring value for money and high-quality advice and representation is received To ensure the service, teams and the wider Council is aware of the current and future law and practice affecting the authority To participate in the delivery of projects and programmes in the Legal Service and / or corporately To support the Head of Law with the development of legal procedures and policies To support the Head of Law in the delivery of value for money and income generation in the work of the team To have responsibility to authorise payments from an agreed expenditure budget To deputise for the Head of Law in their absence or as requested To manage lawyers and team members ensuring their performance management and development The job holder will embed diversity and inclusion into the team and Council's working promoting non-discriminatory practices and challenging discriminatory practices at all times To ensure compliance with statutory duties and corporate policies and standards and ensure within team, raising non-compliance including but not limited to health and safety, information governance, financial and procurement regulations. Full Time 35 hours per week; 1 day onsite and 4 days WFH
Finance Officer Job Title: Finance Officer Reports to: Finance Manager Hours: 20 hours per week About the Organisation A values-led charity working with people facing some of the most complex challenges in society, homelessness, poverty, trauma, and disadvantage. A trauma-informed and person-centred, built on the belief that with the right support, people can achieve meaningful and lasting change. Guided by the following values: People First - Every individual is valued and respected Accountability and Collaboration - We own our work and learn together Honesty and Integrity - Transparency and fairness in everything we do Passion and Perseverance - Determined and dedicated in our mission Strong and Courageous - Standing up for what's right, even when it's hard Purpose of the Role The Finance Officer is an integral part of our small finance team, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help maintain the financial integrity of the organisation and support compliance, reporting, and planning activity. Key Responsibilities Record and process financial transactions including income, expenditure, and payroll accurately and promptly Carry out regular bank reconciliations and maintain up-to-date ledgers Assist in producing monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance reports Help prepare year-end accounts and support the annual audit or independent examination Track budgets and flag variances, ensuring expenditure aligns with funding conditions Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for grant funders and donors Act as a point of contact for finance queries from colleagues and project managers Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and internal processes Ensure all activity complies with relevant charity finance regulations and internal policies Person Specification Essential: Experience in a finance or bookkeeping role, preferably in the charity or non-profit sector Sound knowledge of financial reporting, budget monitoring, and reconciliation High level of accuracy and strong organisational ability Working knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Genuine alignment with the values and mission of the organisation Desirable: Familiarity with fund accounting and charity finance principles Experience producing reports for funders or supporting audit processes Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding What We Offer A meaningful role contributing to real change in people's lives A warm, supportive, and values-driven team environment Flexible working arrangements considered where possible Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Finance Officer Job Title: Finance Officer Reports to: Finance Manager Hours: 20 hours per week About the Organisation A values-led charity working with people facing some of the most complex challenges in society, homelessness, poverty, trauma, and disadvantage. A trauma-informed and person-centred, built on the belief that with the right support, people can achieve meaningful and lasting change. Guided by the following values: People First - Every individual is valued and respected Accountability and Collaboration - We own our work and learn together Honesty and Integrity - Transparency and fairness in everything we do Passion and Perseverance - Determined and dedicated in our mission Strong and Courageous - Standing up for what's right, even when it's hard Purpose of the Role The Finance Officer is an integral part of our small finance team, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help maintain the financial integrity of the organisation and support compliance, reporting, and planning activity. Key Responsibilities Record and process financial transactions including income, expenditure, and payroll accurately and promptly Carry out regular bank reconciliations and maintain up-to-date ledgers Assist in producing monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and variance reports Help prepare year-end accounts and support the annual audit or independent examination Track budgets and flag variances, ensuring expenditure aligns with funding conditions Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for grant funders and donors Act as a point of contact for finance queries from colleagues and project managers Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and internal processes Ensure all activity complies with relevant charity finance regulations and internal policies Person Specification Essential: Experience in a finance or bookkeeping role, preferably in the charity or non-profit sector Sound knowledge of financial reporting, budget monitoring, and reconciliation High level of accuracy and strong organisational ability Working knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Excel Able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Genuine alignment with the values and mission of the organisation Desirable: Familiarity with fund accounting and charity finance principles Experience producing reports for funders or supporting audit processes Understanding of restricted and unrestricted funding What We Offer A meaningful role contributing to real change in people's lives A warm, supportive, and values-driven team environment Flexible working arrangements considered where possible Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
To undertake initial grant surveys to determine eligibility for grant and completed Property Condition Schedule, which will comprehensively identify repairs/improvement, required. ? To advise members of the public on all aspects of the grants system. ? To prepare schedules of work, plans/drawings and obtain estimates. ? To prepare and submit the formal grant application for assessment including all estimates and other plans and documentation. ? To undertake assessment of format grant applications including all estimates and other plans and documentation. ? To prepare and submit applications for Building Control and Planning permission and any other necessary approval as required. ? To carry out supervision of work throughout process including the submission of all claims for interim and final payments. ? To promote the Grants Agency Service and to identify suitable Block Repair Schemes. ? To develop Block Repair Schemes and provide a comprehensive agency service to applicants. ? To carry out inspections relating to applications for loans from the Council where required. ? To process grant applications from initial site survey through interim payments to final payment and at all times to act on behalf of the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer. ? To maintain all grant management information systems including Flare to enable regular reports on all elements of the area housing service as directed. ? To assist the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer in the reviewing and developing of all relevant grant management policies and procedures. ? Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures ? To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties ? To adhere to Health and Safety legislation/relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/ omissions. In addition, you will undertake any duties with regards to fire safety evacuation commensurate with your role. ? To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties. Experience 2 years post qualification experience of building construction or relating area Office administration Knowledge Knowledge and experience of relevant service area delivery to the public Knowledge of the Housing grants function and associated private sector housing. Compilation of costed schedule of works. Skills and aptitudes Ability to work directly with the public Good analytical and all-round communication skills Keep concise records Ability to work as part of a team and under instruction Ability to work on own initiative when required Good customer skills Full driving licence
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
To undertake initial grant surveys to determine eligibility for grant and completed Property Condition Schedule, which will comprehensively identify repairs/improvement, required. ? To advise members of the public on all aspects of the grants system. ? To prepare schedules of work, plans/drawings and obtain estimates. ? To prepare and submit the formal grant application for assessment including all estimates and other plans and documentation. ? To undertake assessment of format grant applications including all estimates and other plans and documentation. ? To prepare and submit applications for Building Control and Planning permission and any other necessary approval as required. ? To carry out supervision of work throughout process including the submission of all claims for interim and final payments. ? To promote the Grants Agency Service and to identify suitable Block Repair Schemes. ? To develop Block Repair Schemes and provide a comprehensive agency service to applicants. ? To carry out inspections relating to applications for loans from the Council where required. ? To process grant applications from initial site survey through interim payments to final payment and at all times to act on behalf of the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer. ? To maintain all grant management information systems including Flare to enable regular reports on all elements of the area housing service as directed. ? To assist the Principal Housing Renewal and Grants Officer in the reviewing and developing of all relevant grant management policies and procedures. ? Ensure compliance with the Councils Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures ? To implement the principles of the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties ? To adhere to Health and Safety legislation/relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts/ omissions. In addition, you will undertake any duties with regards to fire safety evacuation commensurate with your role. ? To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties. Experience 2 years post qualification experience of building construction or relating area Office administration Knowledge Knowledge and experience of relevant service area delivery to the public Knowledge of the Housing grants function and associated private sector housing. Compilation of costed schedule of works. Skills and aptitudes Ability to work directly with the public Good analytical and all-round communication skills Keep concise records Ability to work as part of a team and under instruction Ability to work on own initiative when required Good customer skills Full driving licence
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Role : Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location : London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: Public sector procurement Contract Management Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU contracted services. Enablers are looking to re-procure their CRM solution and ES are looking to re-procure a number of services including MS Teams External Calling; Contact Centre Services and our Device Support contract. We require an experienced Commercial Manage to support Enables and Enterprise Services including without limitation, the following deliverables: Market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. Procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. Contract Management Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Essential skills and experience: Experience of leading the procurement, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology (IT) from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a project or programme that is governed by one or more Boards Experience of working in multi-disciplinary Buyer teams on market engagement that involved: persuading stakeholders and team colleagues of the value of market engagement, factoring in their reasonable observations and feeding back how market engagement had been adapted. identifying compliant opportunities to identify the team s key information requirements from the market and the team s key messages for the market through, as appropriate: development and application of questionnaires, with review of responses and identification of related actions; iterative sharing of draft documentation; running broadcast events and one-to-one events; and / or other means of market engagement. Experience of involving the incumbent in market engagement in a way that: recognises the incumbent s possible role as a bidder but also mitigates the risk that the incumbent is seen to have a material unfair advantage over other potential bidders. applies contractual obligations to ensure timely provision of data about current service provision such as incumbent s data on assets and personnel (to support other potential bidders assessment of risk against regulations for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE). recognises the incumbent s role in transition from one contract to another, and potentially the incumbent s role in transition from one supplier to another. Experience of working with a legal advisor to understand and mitigate risks and issues relating to procurement regulations Experience of working with the incumbent and a legal advisor to obtain information that can be shared with potential bidders to help them to assess TUPE risk Skill in persuading stakeholders and team colleagues to acknowledge and accommodate commercial perspective in writing, though informal discussion and by attending Board meetings, achieved by using language stakeholders and team colleagues understand in respect of risks and issues pertaining to time, quality, cost, governance and compliance Skill in listening to or reading written communications from stakeholders and team colleagues who may have low commercial awareness; identifying and then discussing with them the commercial matters, including regulatory compliance, that are implicit in what they are saying or writing but which they may not have recognised Skill in briefing legal advisors when seeking advice about matters that may be hazardous in respect of compliance with the public sector regulatory framework for procurement, including: identifying the points where specific legal advice is wanted, providing the background material legal advisors will want, and being able to discuss the matters verbally with them so they appreciate what advice is needed Skill in resolving differences between parties by finding pragmatic solutions, ideally on the basis of applying reasonable principles accepted by the parties and that are in the Buyer s interest Skill in developing and applying a supplier perspective to market engagement including identification of possible concerns from potential bidders about risk transfer from the buyer to a supplier, and managing these concerns in writing, and verbally at market engagement events Desirable skills and experience: Experience in identifying and checking relevant government guidance (eg playbooks) for ideas and potential weaknesses in a market engagement approach, by considering the relevance of the guidance to the specific market engagement and the feasibility of applying the guidance Experience of procuring, through re-opened competition, call-off contracts for Information Technology To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed) Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Job Title: Head of Young Peoples' Programmes Salary: £45,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time). The role is based around young people, so will entail some planned or occasional evening and weekend work. Contract: Permanent Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer Start Date: Summer 2026 Location: Based at 21 Winchester Road, Camden, London, NW3 3NR The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes will lead our work with, by and for young people, aged 11-25. They will design, develop and manage a portfolio of youth-focused initiatives. They are a critical part of the Winch Senior Management Team. Together, we work to create communities in which every child and young person can thrive. The Head of Young People's Programme will lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative. This innovative multi-agency partnership aims to change the school system for Black and racially minoritised students in Camden. We have recently secured seven-year funding from Propel to advance our collective commitment. The Winch is the lead partner and accountable body. The Head of Young People's Programmes will be an experienced leader. They will have a track record of working with young people using strengths-based and participatory approaches, rooted in justice, equity and inclusion. They will have the skills to manage and develop high-performing teams. They will understand the importance of good systems and processes. As a result, they can improve the infrastructure that enables effective work with different communities. They will have nurtured team cultures that embrace and affirm learning and growth. They are skilled in orchestrating and navigating complex networks and partnerships. They will be a committed fundraiser. The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes must have a working knowledge of the policy environment for young people. They will share their insights into the systems, policies, practices and agencies that affect young people. They can draw on evidence and data to build our strategies. They will be excited by the opportunity to nurture and grow our good practices and to foster new approaches and solutions, in Camden and beyond. Job Description: Strategy: Develop and lead our youth strategy; informing, influencing and ensuring alignment with the Winch's overarching strategy. Deliver the outcomes and objectives of the Winch strategy, so that we achieve our mission and goals. Act as a champion for young people (aged 11-25), creating opportunities to appreciate, represent and respond to their experience, so that they can participate in our work and together we change the systems that under-serve or fail them. Leadership: As part of the Senior Management team, provide authentic, values-led leadership and management support, modelling our values of Joy, Care and Courage. Lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative; agreeing and setting direction, convening partnerships and designing governance and learning structures, managing funder and stakeholder relationships, and delivering the programme outcomes. Manage and develop our people, fostering effective team practices and support systems, so that staff can make an effective contribution. Demonstrate creativity, initiative and thought-leadership in growing and strengthening the Winch's offer to young people Lead an effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture, acting as part of the designated safeguarding team. Programmes: Develop and deliver services for 11 to 25-year-olds taking responsibility for the experiences, wellbeing and safety of young people and partners at the Winch. Commit to the principles of asset and place-based practice, participation and co-production, and relational-working. Ensure that funded activity for young people is compatible with the Winch's mission, values and strategic goals. Support direct delivery and outreach working and incident management, where needed. Stay up to date and engaged with the external context, and draw on your professional networks, resources and connections to enrich, direct and support programme development and delivery. Ensure programme design and delivery takes account of interdependencies with other teams in the Winch and ensure we operate in a joined-up way to maximise our impact and strengthen our collective capabilities. Development: Help establish and meet our fundraising ambitions, to ensure the sustainability and continuous development of the Winch's provision. Lead work with young people, partners and fundraising colleagues to research, develop and submit bids to enhance and enrich our offer. Deliver our 'Test and Learn' approach to improve the school and safeguarding experiences of young people from Black and racialised communities. Develop programmes and ways of working that align with our JEDI principles, which reflect our positionality, and which contribute toward securing policy, practice and systems change. Finance & Resourcing: Develop, manage and monitor project budgets and resources, working alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Manager and fundraising team. Take lead responsibility for the Inspiring Inclusion programme budget, ensuring effective contracting and commissioning arrangements with partners and providers. Support the Youth Work Manager in overseeing budgets and financial controls Manage and monitor the mobilisation, coordination, development and effective deployment of staff, volunteers and partners to create value for the Winch and the communities we serve. Partnership: Proactively identify and build new relationships and partnerships to develop the young peoples' programme Strengthen and build on our current partnerships with youth services providers, community organisations, schools, the local authority and our donor community Engage constructively with funders and policy makers, supporting their ambition to effect change, influencing their priorities and contributing to their learning. Act as an ambassador for and champion of the Winch, deputising for senior managers, where required. Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation: Commission and manage a Learning Partner for the Inspiring Inclusion programme; developing a robust theory of change, effective monitoring and impact measurement processes, and surfacing actionable next steps. Establish learning practices and rituals, developing accurate and timely recording, using effective project management approaches; and applying appropriate evidential and theoretical frameworks Lead a focus on learning, adopting and pursuing better practice, to ensure continuous improvement Identify, adopt and embed quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management frameworks Work with the fundraising and Winch team to meet the funding objectives, and ensure the integrity and sustainability of youth programmes Meet reporting deadlines to funders, trustees and senior managers Shared Responsibilities: Help lead effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture and practices, contributing to the development of Winch policies and practices. Model and embed standards of professional conduct and boundaries Champion young peoples' experience, though securing feedback, complaints and insight Maintain oversight of learning & development- including shaping core practice skills and professional development, and identifying and embedding models of practice. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Data Protection legislation Maintain oversight of risk management General Duties: Attend and participate in individual, staff, trustee and team meetings, team away days, supervision and appraisals, as required Help organise and lead Winch staff away days and planning events Work collaboratively with and provide cover where necessary to other Winch programmes, including attending trips and residentials during school holidays Exhibit the Winch's values and positive behaviours at all times Demonstrate and model commitment to the principles of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) Demonstrate commitment to, and take responsibility for, safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, in the context of your role Take responsibility for your professional development and learning Adhere to and help develop the policies, guidelines and processes of the Winch Make a significant contribution to the Winch's strategy, ethos and development, and wider fundraising efforts Deputise for senior managers, where required. Person Specification To be considered for the role, you must have and provide evidence of the following in your application: Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years managing high-performing teams in a challenging non-profit, social enterprise, start-up or statutory environment Experience of managing a complex portfolio of projects, with a minimum budget of £200k per year Significant experience of managing complex and emergent safeguarding issues Excellent facilitation skills and experience of leading complex, multi-agency partnerships to achieve change Experience of successfully developing and delivering youth-led solutions . click apply for full job details
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Young Peoples' Programmes Salary: £45,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time). The role is based around young people, so will entail some planned or occasional evening and weekend work. Contract: Permanent Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer Start Date: Summer 2026 Location: Based at 21 Winchester Road, Camden, London, NW3 3NR The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes will lead our work with, by and for young people, aged 11-25. They will design, develop and manage a portfolio of youth-focused initiatives. They are a critical part of the Winch Senior Management Team. Together, we work to create communities in which every child and young person can thrive. The Head of Young People's Programme will lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative. This innovative multi-agency partnership aims to change the school system for Black and racially minoritised students in Camden. We have recently secured seven-year funding from Propel to advance our collective commitment. The Winch is the lead partner and accountable body. The Head of Young People's Programmes will be an experienced leader. They will have a track record of working with young people using strengths-based and participatory approaches, rooted in justice, equity and inclusion. They will have the skills to manage and develop high-performing teams. They will understand the importance of good systems and processes. As a result, they can improve the infrastructure that enables effective work with different communities. They will have nurtured team cultures that embrace and affirm learning and growth. They are skilled in orchestrating and navigating complex networks and partnerships. They will be a committed fundraiser. The Head of Young Peoples' Programmes must have a working knowledge of the policy environment for young people. They will share their insights into the systems, policies, practices and agencies that affect young people. They can draw on evidence and data to build our strategies. They will be excited by the opportunity to nurture and grow our good practices and to foster new approaches and solutions, in Camden and beyond. Job Description: Strategy: Develop and lead our youth strategy; informing, influencing and ensuring alignment with the Winch's overarching strategy. Deliver the outcomes and objectives of the Winch strategy, so that we achieve our mission and goals. Act as a champion for young people (aged 11-25), creating opportunities to appreciate, represent and respond to their experience, so that they can participate in our work and together we change the systems that under-serve or fail them. Leadership: As part of the Senior Management team, provide authentic, values-led leadership and management support, modelling our values of Joy, Care and Courage. Lead the Inspiring Inclusion initiative; agreeing and setting direction, convening partnerships and designing governance and learning structures, managing funder and stakeholder relationships, and delivering the programme outcomes. Manage and develop our people, fostering effective team practices and support systems, so that staff can make an effective contribution. Demonstrate creativity, initiative and thought-leadership in growing and strengthening the Winch's offer to young people Lead an effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture, acting as part of the designated safeguarding team. Programmes: Develop and deliver services for 11 to 25-year-olds taking responsibility for the experiences, wellbeing and safety of young people and partners at the Winch. Commit to the principles of asset and place-based practice, participation and co-production, and relational-working. Ensure that funded activity for young people is compatible with the Winch's mission, values and strategic goals. Support direct delivery and outreach working and incident management, where needed. Stay up to date and engaged with the external context, and draw on your professional networks, resources and connections to enrich, direct and support programme development and delivery. Ensure programme design and delivery takes account of interdependencies with other teams in the Winch and ensure we operate in a joined-up way to maximise our impact and strengthen our collective capabilities. Development: Help establish and meet our fundraising ambitions, to ensure the sustainability and continuous development of the Winch's provision. Lead work with young people, partners and fundraising colleagues to research, develop and submit bids to enhance and enrich our offer. Deliver our 'Test and Learn' approach to improve the school and safeguarding experiences of young people from Black and racialised communities. Develop programmes and ways of working that align with our JEDI principles, which reflect our positionality, and which contribute toward securing policy, practice and systems change. Finance & Resourcing: Develop, manage and monitor project budgets and resources, working alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Manager and fundraising team. Take lead responsibility for the Inspiring Inclusion programme budget, ensuring effective contracting and commissioning arrangements with partners and providers. Support the Youth Work Manager in overseeing budgets and financial controls Manage and monitor the mobilisation, coordination, development and effective deployment of staff, volunteers and partners to create value for the Winch and the communities we serve. Partnership: Proactively identify and build new relationships and partnerships to develop the young peoples' programme Strengthen and build on our current partnerships with youth services providers, community organisations, schools, the local authority and our donor community Engage constructively with funders and policy makers, supporting their ambition to effect change, influencing their priorities and contributing to their learning. Act as an ambassador for and champion of the Winch, deputising for senior managers, where required. Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation: Commission and manage a Learning Partner for the Inspiring Inclusion programme; developing a robust theory of change, effective monitoring and impact measurement processes, and surfacing actionable next steps. Establish learning practices and rituals, developing accurate and timely recording, using effective project management approaches; and applying appropriate evidential and theoretical frameworks Lead a focus on learning, adopting and pursuing better practice, to ensure continuous improvement Identify, adopt and embed quality assurance, safeguarding and risk management frameworks Work with the fundraising and Winch team to meet the funding objectives, and ensure the integrity and sustainability of youth programmes Meet reporting deadlines to funders, trustees and senior managers Shared Responsibilities: Help lead effective and comprehensive safeguarding culture and practices, contributing to the development of Winch policies and practices. Model and embed standards of professional conduct and boundaries Champion young peoples' experience, though securing feedback, complaints and insight Maintain oversight of learning & development- including shaping core practice skills and professional development, and identifying and embedding models of practice. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Data Protection legislation Maintain oversight of risk management General Duties: Attend and participate in individual, staff, trustee and team meetings, team away days, supervision and appraisals, as required Help organise and lead Winch staff away days and planning events Work collaboratively with and provide cover where necessary to other Winch programmes, including attending trips and residentials during school holidays Exhibit the Winch's values and positive behaviours at all times Demonstrate and model commitment to the principles of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) Demonstrate commitment to, and take responsibility for, safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, in the context of your role Take responsibility for your professional development and learning Adhere to and help develop the policies, guidelines and processes of the Winch Make a significant contribution to the Winch's strategy, ethos and development, and wider fundraising efforts Deputise for senior managers, where required. Person Specification To be considered for the role, you must have and provide evidence of the following in your application: Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years managing high-performing teams in a challenging non-profit, social enterprise, start-up or statutory environment Experience of managing a complex portfolio of projects, with a minimum budget of £200k per year Significant experience of managing complex and emergent safeguarding issues Excellent facilitation skills and experience of leading complex, multi-agency partnerships to achieve change Experience of successfully developing and delivering youth-led solutions . click apply for full job details
Quality Validation Officer (CSV) Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in the healthcare sector? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Quality Validation Officer! Location: Hybrid - West and East Midlands Your Role: As a proactive Quality Validation Officer, you'll play a crucial role in supporting computerised system validation and quality assurance activities. Working closely with the Validation Manager, you will ensure that systems-including SAP-meet the highest standards of GDP, ISO, FDA, and EU annexe 11 compliance. Your Tasks Will Include: Leading and supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including planning, executing, and documenting validation and change controls. Preparing and reviewing test documentation, validation protocols, and change requests to guarantee that all system changes are justified, tested, approved, and compliant. Conducting effectiveness checks and data integrity reviews to maintain ongoing compliance. Assisting with deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, change controls, and SOP creation within the Quality Management System (QMS). Providing QA support and guidance to operational teams, ensuring project timelines and compliance requirements are met. Delivering training sessions on validation and key quality processes to boost compliance awareness across teams. Participating in internal and external audits, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to CAPA closure. Supporting quality metrics and KPI reporting, ensuring timely completion of QMS actions. Contributing to supplier validation, including performance reviews and maintenance of validation schedules for critical equipment. Your Profile: To excel in this role, you should have: Experience with SAP or other enterprise systems, electronic QMS, and temperature monitoring systems. Strong documentation, analytical, and organisational skills. Knowledge of GAMP 5, validation principles, GDP, ISO 9001/13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU annexe 11. Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments. Confidence in audits, inspections, and presenting validation activities. Client Offers: 25 days of annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days. A competitive pension contribution. A life assurance policy that pays out 4 times your salary. An Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and advice. An Employee Discount Scheme through Treats. Free car parking. Apply Now! Don't miss your chance to make a difference. Take the next step in your career and join our enthusiastic team! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Quality Validation Officer (CSV) Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in the healthcare sector? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Quality Validation Officer! Location: Hybrid - West and East Midlands Your Role: As a proactive Quality Validation Officer, you'll play a crucial role in supporting computerised system validation and quality assurance activities. Working closely with the Validation Manager, you will ensure that systems-including SAP-meet the highest standards of GDP, ISO, FDA, and EU annexe 11 compliance. Your Tasks Will Include: Leading and supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) activities, including planning, executing, and documenting validation and change controls. Preparing and reviewing test documentation, validation protocols, and change requests to guarantee that all system changes are justified, tested, approved, and compliant. Conducting effectiveness checks and data integrity reviews to maintain ongoing compliance. Assisting with deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, change controls, and SOP creation within the Quality Management System (QMS). Providing QA support and guidance to operational teams, ensuring project timelines and compliance requirements are met. Delivering training sessions on validation and key quality processes to boost compliance awareness across teams. Participating in internal and external audits, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to CAPA closure. Supporting quality metrics and KPI reporting, ensuring timely completion of QMS actions. Contributing to supplier validation, including performance reviews and maintenance of validation schedules for critical equipment. Your Profile: To excel in this role, you should have: Experience with SAP or other enterprise systems, electronic QMS, and temperature monitoring systems. Strong documentation, analytical, and organisational skills. Knowledge of GAMP 5, validation principles, GDP, ISO 9001/13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and EU annexe 11. Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments. Confidence in audits, inspections, and presenting validation activities. Client Offers: 25 days of annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days. A competitive pension contribution. A life assurance policy that pays out 4 times your salary. An Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and advice. An Employee Discount Scheme through Treats. Free car parking. Apply Now! Don't miss your chance to make a difference. Take the next step in your career and join our enthusiastic team! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Technical Software Documentation Officer: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Software Documentation Officer to support multiple software development teams in a high-integrity, safety-critical environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for process, documentation, and delivery support across the software lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Support software configuration and documentation for multiple programmes Interface with software engineers, project leaders, and internal teams Ensure documentation is complete and compliant for software releases Assist with integration deliverables and project planning activities Essential Skills: Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience in formal software processes within regulated sectors (e.g. defence, rail, healthcare, nuclear, aerospace) Understanding of the Software Engineering Lifecycle and project management principles Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 09, 2025
Contractor
Technical Software Documentation Officer: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Software Documentation Officer to support multiple software development teams in a high-integrity, safety-critical environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for process, documentation, and delivery support across the software lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Support software configuration and documentation for multiple programmes Interface with software engineers, project leaders, and internal teams Ensure documentation is complete and compliant for software releases Assist with integration deliverables and project planning activities Essential Skills: Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience in formal software processes within regulated sectors (e.g. defence, rail, healthcare, nuclear, aerospace) Understanding of the Software Engineering Lifecycle and project management principles Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
