We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website
Title: Organisational Development Partner Contract Type: 12-month FTC, Full Time 35 hours per week Salary starting from 48,691per annum (London weighted salary) or 42,668per annum (Regional salary) Grade: 9 Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 17 th August 2026 Interviews to be held in person during w/c 24 th August 2026 Please click here for the role profile - OD Partner Role Profile -.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months Join our Organisation Development & Change Team at L&Q! At L&Q, we're committed to helping our colleagues thrive so that we can continue delivering outstanding services to residents. As we continue to evolve and transform our organisation, we're looking for an experienced Organisation Development Partner to play a key role in shaping our people, leadership, and learning strategies. Reporting to the OD Manager, you will be given a wide ranging and challenging remit. Your principal focus will be to deliver an effective organisation development and learning strategy that meets the current and future needs of the business. Working across the business, you'll partner with leaders, HR colleagues and transformation teams to identify capability needs, design effective organisational development solutions, and deliver initiatives that build individual, team, and organisational performance. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to influence change, develop leadership capability, and help create a high-performing culture. At L&Q, our purpose is to provide homes and services that people can be proud of. If you're passionate about organisational development, learning, and helping people achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you! Your Impact in the Role: As an Organisation Development Partner, you'll help drive the development of our people and organisation, ensuring colleagues have the skills, capability, and support they need to succeed. In this role, you will: Identify organisational capability, leadership and learning needs to support business priorities and transformation initiatives. Partner with OD, Change, HR and Learning colleagues to design and deliver practical, impactful development solutions. Lead and support organisation development projects from design through to implementation and evaluation. Create and curate engaging learning resources, development tools and interventions that build capability across the organisation. Work closely with project and change teams to ensure learning and development activity is aligned to business change and successfully embedded. Coach and support leaders to strengthen leadership capability, manage change effectively, and build high-performing teams. Manage relationships with external providers and delivery partners to ensure high-quality outcomes. Measure effectiveness and gather feedback to demonstrate impact, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered. By building capability and supporting organisational effectiveness, you'll help ensure L&Q remains a great place to work while continuing to deliver excellent outcomes for residents. What You'll Bring: Experience of conducting learning needs analysis, translating concepts into practical solutions and identifying appropriate learning interventions, procuring training, delivering training and evaluating learning interventions against key performance Indicators and strategic objectives. Outstanding consultancy and relationship management skills proven within in a similar role/OD/HR context in order to analyse and respond to emerging needs, taking into account the impacts on operational delivery and ensuring added value. Previous experience of implementing large OD projects (full life cycle) Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with HR professionals, L&D/OD teams and business stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to communicate with people in a constructive and professional manner to achieve agreed outcomes. Ability to self-manage with a high level of energy and flexibility to manage a varied and demanding workload, both independently, and by working collaboratively with others, negotiating assistance where appropriate. Outstanding facilitation skills enabling participants to engage with material and learn effectively. (Desirable) CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). (Desirable) Coaching qualification and/or accreditation in psychometric tools such as Insights Discovery, MBTI, or Belbin. (Desirable) Experience using assessment and development tools to build leadership and organisational capability. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
Title: Organisational Development Partner Contract Type: 12-month FTC, Full Time 35 hours per week Salary starting from 48,691per annum (London weighted salary) or 42,668per annum (Regional salary) Grade: 9 Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 17 th August 2026 Interviews to be held in person during w/c 24 th August 2026 Please click here for the role profile - OD Partner Role Profile -.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months Join our Organisation Development & Change Team at L&Q! At L&Q, we're committed to helping our colleagues thrive so that we can continue delivering outstanding services to residents. As we continue to evolve and transform our organisation, we're looking for an experienced Organisation Development Partner to play a key role in shaping our people, leadership, and learning strategies. Reporting to the OD Manager, you will be given a wide ranging and challenging remit. Your principal focus will be to deliver an effective organisation development and learning strategy that meets the current and future needs of the business. Working across the business, you'll partner with leaders, HR colleagues and transformation teams to identify capability needs, design effective organisational development solutions, and deliver initiatives that build individual, team, and organisational performance. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to influence change, develop leadership capability, and help create a high-performing culture. At L&Q, our purpose is to provide homes and services that people can be proud of. If you're passionate about organisational development, learning, and helping people achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you! Your Impact in the Role: As an Organisation Development Partner, you'll help drive the development of our people and organisation, ensuring colleagues have the skills, capability, and support they need to succeed. In this role, you will: Identify organisational capability, leadership and learning needs to support business priorities and transformation initiatives. Partner with OD, Change, HR and Learning colleagues to design and deliver practical, impactful development solutions. Lead and support organisation development projects from design through to implementation and evaluation. Create and curate engaging learning resources, development tools and interventions that build capability across the organisation. Work closely with project and change teams to ensure learning and development activity is aligned to business change and successfully embedded. Coach and support leaders to strengthen leadership capability, manage change effectively, and build high-performing teams. Manage relationships with external providers and delivery partners to ensure high-quality outcomes. Measure effectiveness and gather feedback to demonstrate impact, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered. By building capability and supporting organisational effectiveness, you'll help ensure L&Q remains a great place to work while continuing to deliver excellent outcomes for residents. What You'll Bring: Experience of conducting learning needs analysis, translating concepts into practical solutions and identifying appropriate learning interventions, procuring training, delivering training and evaluating learning interventions against key performance Indicators and strategic objectives. Outstanding consultancy and relationship management skills proven within in a similar role/OD/HR context in order to analyse and respond to emerging needs, taking into account the impacts on operational delivery and ensuring added value. Previous experience of implementing large OD projects (full life cycle) Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with HR professionals, L&D/OD teams and business stakeholders to build effective working relationships and to communicate with people in a constructive and professional manner to achieve agreed outcomes. Ability to self-manage with a high level of energy and flexibility to manage a varied and demanding workload, both independently, and by working collaboratively with others, negotiating assistance where appropriate. Outstanding facilitation skills enabling participants to engage with material and learn effectively. (Desirable) CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). (Desirable) Coaching qualification and/or accreditation in psychometric tools such as Insights Discovery, MBTI, or Belbin. (Desirable) Experience using assessment and development tools to build leadership and organisational capability. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework , which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q. L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more. At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Salary: £40,000 PA Subject to Knowledge and Experience MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS JOB This role will lead our work to support innovative life science and biotech start-ups and scale-up companies access the finance and global talent they need to start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation. You will develop policies to increase public and private investment into UK life sciences, ensure the tax regime nurtures innovative businesses and that the visa system allows global talent to come to the UK. You will also deliver events and other activities that help UK and international investors understand and access investment opportunities in our sector. The holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of work including leading on our input to HM Treasury, supporting the UK Government's Life Sciences Investment Envoy, and providing the secretariat to our Finance and Tax Advisory Committee. This will involve close collaborative working with civil servants, CEOs and CFOs from member companies and key investors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Policy Monitor, evaluate and communicate government and parliamentary announcements and activity regarding innovation, investment, finance and tax, and immigration issues relevant to life sciences SMEs Work with BIA colleagues, members and external consultants to develop sector positions on the above policy issues and produce a strong evidence base to support advocacy Provide the Secretariat to the BIA Finance and Tax Advisory Committee and other member/stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and producing minutes Working with the Director of Policy and External Affairs and other team members to support the development of new policy initiatives to increase investment in our member companies Public affairs Support the work of the UK Government's Life Sciences Investment Envoy, working with civil servants to link government and BIA activities Develop and deliver effective engagement campaigns to influence political, civil service and financial services stakeholders Produce policy briefing documents and consultation submissions, including to the Government's Budgets Use matrix management to deliver the strategy through joined-up BIA activities across policy, events and communication Communities, Events and Communications Act as the lead for the BIA Finance and Tax Community lead, sourcing online content and producing the newsletter, and supporting the content and delivery of Community events. Working with the Director of Policy and External Affairs and Associate Director of Events and Programmes to design and deliver a programme of BIA events that raise investors' understanding and interest in the sector and provide networking opportunities for BIA members with investors Lead on the BIA's co-organised events with strategic partners, such as the Office for Life Sciences, Department for Business and Trade, the Office for Investment, the British Business Bank, London Stock Exchange, and others Working with BIA colleagues, help develop online (website and social media) content to make the BIA the go-to organisation for domestic and foreign investors wanting to understand and connect with the UK life sciences and biotech sector Maintain BIA's CRM lists of investors to support the above activities As a small organisation, flexibility is a key value all members of the team need to work to. As such the above duties and responsibility are subject to change as informed by needs of the team, organisation and changes in the external environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential: A demonstrable working understanding of one, or preferably all, of the following: UK Government and Parliamentary policy operations; the life sciences and biotech industry; UK finance or tax processes Persuasive communication skills adaptable for a variety of audiences Excellent written skills with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrative ability to develop good working relationships with a range of stakeholders Proven project management skills to drive projects through from conception to output Collaborative team-player who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively Ability to represent the BIA and its members in person and through oral and written communication Degree level education or equivalent Desirable: Experience working in or with government Multi-stakeholder advocacy work Understanding of how finance, tax and investment link with wider sector issues (e.g. healthcare, innovation, clinical trials, discovery science and the business environment) Event management experience WORKING FOR THE BIA Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities. WORKING PATTERN We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. If the successful candidate is located within 40 miles of the London office, we expect them to adhere to this pattern. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume or CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, with reference to the job description, outlining their approach to the role. Please note that all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applications written using an AI generator will not be accepted. Please send us your application using the button below, with the subject line "Policy and Public Affairs Manager Application - Your Full Name ." Deadline for applications is Monday 7th September 2026 at 1pm. There may be an accelerated recruitment process, so interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible ahead of this closing date. Initial interviews will take place during the week of 14 September, dependent on availability. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Salary: £40,000 PA Subject to Knowledge and Experience MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS JOB This role will lead our work to support innovative life science and biotech start-ups and scale-up companies access the finance and global talent they need to start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation. You will develop policies to increase public and private investment into UK life sciences, ensure the tax regime nurtures innovative businesses and that the visa system allows global talent to come to the UK. You will also deliver events and other activities that help UK and international investors understand and access investment opportunities in our sector. The holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme of work including leading on our input to HM Treasury, supporting the UK Government's Life Sciences Investment Envoy, and providing the secretariat to our Finance and Tax Advisory Committee. This will involve close collaborative working with civil servants, CEOs and CFOs from member companies and key investors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Policy Monitor, evaluate and communicate government and parliamentary announcements and activity regarding innovation, investment, finance and tax, and immigration issues relevant to life sciences SMEs Work with BIA colleagues, members and external consultants to develop sector positions on the above policy issues and produce a strong evidence base to support advocacy Provide the Secretariat to the BIA Finance and Tax Advisory Committee and other member/stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and producing minutes Working with the Director of Policy and External Affairs and other team members to support the development of new policy initiatives to increase investment in our member companies Public affairs Support the work of the UK Government's Life Sciences Investment Envoy, working with civil servants to link government and BIA activities Develop and deliver effective engagement campaigns to influence political, civil service and financial services stakeholders Produce policy briefing documents and consultation submissions, including to the Government's Budgets Use matrix management to deliver the strategy through joined-up BIA activities across policy, events and communication Communities, Events and Communications Act as the lead for the BIA Finance and Tax Community lead, sourcing online content and producing the newsletter, and supporting the content and delivery of Community events. Working with the Director of Policy and External Affairs and Associate Director of Events and Programmes to design and deliver a programme of BIA events that raise investors' understanding and interest in the sector and provide networking opportunities for BIA members with investors Lead on the BIA's co-organised events with strategic partners, such as the Office for Life Sciences, Department for Business and Trade, the Office for Investment, the British Business Bank, London Stock Exchange, and others Working with BIA colleagues, help develop online (website and social media) content to make the BIA the go-to organisation for domestic and foreign investors wanting to understand and connect with the UK life sciences and biotech sector Maintain BIA's CRM lists of investors to support the above activities As a small organisation, flexibility is a key value all members of the team need to work to. As such the above duties and responsibility are subject to change as informed by needs of the team, organisation and changes in the external environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential: A demonstrable working understanding of one, or preferably all, of the following: UK Government and Parliamentary policy operations; the life sciences and biotech industry; UK finance or tax processes Persuasive communication skills adaptable for a variety of audiences Excellent written skills with an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and how to distil these for a variety of external audiences Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrative ability to develop good working relationships with a range of stakeholders Proven project management skills to drive projects through from conception to output Collaborative team-player who is flexible to changing business needs and supports colleagues effectively Ability to represent the BIA and its members in person and through oral and written communication Degree level education or equivalent Desirable: Experience working in or with government Multi-stakeholder advocacy work Understanding of how finance, tax and investment link with wider sector issues (e.g. healthcare, innovation, clinical trials, discovery science and the business environment) Event management experience WORKING FOR THE BIA Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities. WORKING PATTERN We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. If the successful candidate is located within 40 miles of the London office, we expect them to adhere to this pattern. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume or CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, with reference to the job description, outlining their approach to the role. Please note that all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applications written using an AI generator will not be accepted. Please send us your application using the button below, with the subject line "Policy and Public Affairs Manager Application - Your Full Name ." Deadline for applications is Monday 7th September 2026 at 1pm. There may be an accelerated recruitment process, so interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible ahead of this closing date. Initial interviews will take place during the week of 14 September, dependent on availability. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.
We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington £40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website
Aug 14, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a proactive, customer-focused and solution-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our Property Business Manager team located at our Head Office in Islington £40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Operational Support the delivery of planned, cyclical and sustainability projects from inception to completion, including programme planning, site inspections, stakeholder engagement and project reporting. Monitor project progress, defects and remedial actions, escalating issues to Project Managers as appropriate. Maintain accurate property, project and compliance records, ensuring servicing information and certification remain up to date. Support the maintenance of Asprey and associated asset management systems, including the validation of stock condition, survey, compliance and completed works data. Work alongside Surveyors and Asset Management colleagues to support property inspections, data assurance, investment planning and regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of asset performance information, stock condition analysis and investment recommendations. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Proactive, motivated and eager to learn. Customer-focused and willing to take initiative when challenges arise. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Able to manage competing priorities and work to agreed deadlines. What you'll bring: Essential: Evidence of project management, construction, property or related experience. Understanding of the Decent Homes Standard and residential property maintenance requirements. Experience of working with asset management systems, databases or property records. Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Desirable: Professional qualification or working towards a qualification in Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline. Experience of working in housing, care and support, or property environments. Experience of working with schedules of rates, specifications or tender documentation. Understanding of landlord compliance, repairs, maintenance and asset management principles. Understanding of stock condition data, lifecycle planning and planned investment programmes. Experience of using Asprey or a similar asset management system. About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see ful Job description on our website
Title: Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 57,094 per annum to 63,032 per annum (London weighted salary) Dependent on Experience Grade: 10 Reporting Office: London, Stratford Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Tuesdays at office in Stratford and one other day in week visiting local housing management office. Closing Date: 13th August 2026 at 11pm Interview Dates: 20 th & 21 st August over MS Teams Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Please click here for the role profile Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager Role Profile.pdf Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months. Join our Estate Services & Open Spaces Team at L&Q: We're looking for an experienced Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager to inspire a talented team and deliver outstanding, resident-focused services. You'll shape thriving neighbourhoods, strengthen communities and ensure our shared spaces are places residents are proud to call home. Your impact in the role: Manage the operational delivery of estate services and community development around open spaces and communal areas. Ensure the delivery of reliable, repeatable, and consistent services through contracts that residents value and are satisfied with. Develop relationships and strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure that residents value their locality and are satisfied with their neighbourhood. Effective management of resources and budgets. Representing and championing L&Q and its values whilst contributing to financial strengths and customer experience . What you'll bring: Extensive contract management experience, including managing high-value contracts, contractors, consultants and procurement activity. Strong knowledge of estate management, open spaces, service charge legislation, leasehold requirements and the wider regulatory environment. Proven ability to engage residents, co-create practical solutions and continuously improve services at quality and pace. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and motivating teams within a complex service environment. Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, deliver value for money and explain complex information clearly. You will be able to manage large sets of data, finance information and provide accurate service charge information. DBS For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of an Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit (url removed) A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Title: Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 57,094 per annum to 63,032 per annum (London weighted salary) Dependent on Experience Grade: 10 Reporting Office: London, Stratford Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Tuesdays at office in Stratford and one other day in week visiting local housing management office. Closing Date: 13th August 2026 at 11pm Interview Dates: 20 th & 21 st August over MS Teams Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. Please click here for the role profile Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager Role Profile.pdf Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months. Join our Estate Services & Open Spaces Team at L&Q: We're looking for an experienced Estate Services and Open Spaces Manager to inspire a talented team and deliver outstanding, resident-focused services. You'll shape thriving neighbourhoods, strengthen communities and ensure our shared spaces are places residents are proud to call home. Your impact in the role: Manage the operational delivery of estate services and community development around open spaces and communal areas. Ensure the delivery of reliable, repeatable, and consistent services through contracts that residents value and are satisfied with. Develop relationships and strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure that residents value their locality and are satisfied with their neighbourhood. Effective management of resources and budgets. Representing and championing L&Q and its values whilst contributing to financial strengths and customer experience . What you'll bring: Extensive contract management experience, including managing high-value contracts, contractors, consultants and procurement activity. Strong knowledge of estate management, open spaces, service charge legislation, leasehold requirements and the wider regulatory environment. Proven ability to engage residents, co-create practical solutions and continuously improve services at quality and pace. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience developing and motivating teams within a complex service environment. Strong commercial, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, deliver value for money and explain complex information clearly. You will be able to manage large sets of data, finance information and provide accurate service charge information. DBS For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of an Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit (url removed) A Recruitment Advocate will join this recruitment process as a panel member. This is part of an internal scheme supporting our recruitment process to be fair, transparent and consistent. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
We're looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient Credit Controller to join our Finance team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Senior Creditor Controller (Income) will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity. The working pattern for this role consist of: Monday to Friday. Hybrid working - 2 days from Head Office (Tuesday, Wednesday or as required) What you'll do: Reduce debt by collecting payments on time and within agreed payment terms and credit limits, using email, telephone and written follow-up. Ensure cash received is allocated to the correct accounts, and investigate, analyse and follow up on any underpayments or overpayments with the relevant team. Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure payments have been allocated correctly. Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders. Arrange and attend internal and external liaison meetings as needed to reduce debt risk and address barriers to payment. Review overdue historical debt and prepare reports identifying amounts that may qualify for write-off under the Bad Debt provision. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joining local activities to encourage service-user involvement. Approachable and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is calm and resilient, and does not allow emotion to affect judgement Has a practical and logical approach and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic, diverse environments Is confident and has strong self-esteem What you'll bring: Essential: At least two years' experience in a Senior Credit Controller role Commercial exposure to the Income function Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage own workload and meet agreed deadlines Excellent attention to detail Ability to work effectively under pressure Excellent IT and communication skills Desirable: Experience of working in a social housing organisation Experience of working with SUN Experience of working with CSB and Collect Plus Graduate or AAT qualified Advanced Microsoft Excel skills About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient Credit Controller to join our Finance team located at our Head Office in Islington 40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert) All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. The Senior Creditor Controller (Income) will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity. The working pattern for this role consist of: Monday to Friday. Hybrid working - 2 days from Head Office (Tuesday, Wednesday or as required) What you'll do: Reduce debt by collecting payments on time and within agreed payment terms and credit limits, using email, telephone and written follow-up. Ensure cash received is allocated to the correct accounts, and investigate, analyse and follow up on any underpayments or overpayments with the relevant team. Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure payments have been allocated correctly. Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders. Arrange and attend internal and external liaison meetings as needed to reduce debt risk and address barriers to payment. Review overdue historical debt and prepare reports identifying amounts that may qualify for write-off under the Bad Debt provision. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joining local activities to encourage service-user involvement. Approachable and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is calm and resilient, and does not allow emotion to affect judgement Has a practical and logical approach and is naturally well organised Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic, diverse environments Is confident and has strong self-esteem What you'll bring: Essential: At least two years' experience in a Senior Credit Controller role Commercial exposure to the Income function Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage own workload and meet agreed deadlines Excellent attention to detail Ability to work effectively under pressure Excellent IT and communication skills Desirable: Experience of working in a social housing organisation Experience of working with SUN Experience of working with CSB and Collect Plus Graduate or AAT qualified Advanced Microsoft Excel skills About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. Please see our website for full Job description
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a small charity in South-West London in their search for an Interim Operations Manager on a 6-12 month fixed term contract, on a part time basis (3-4 days per week). The role offers £35,000 FTE and is home-based but with regular travel required across the Wandsworth area to provide operational leadership across their independent charity. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll work closely with Trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of operations while driving practical improvements that make a real difference. Reporting to the Trustees, you'll oversee a team spanning two charity shops, an online retail operation and a small office based team, helping to create stability, strengthen people management practices and support ongoing organisational development. You'll be an adaptable and organised manager who can quickly understand the organisation, assess priorities and provide clear leadership. You'll bring proven experience leading teams and managing people, as well as strong operational management skills within a charity, retail, SME or similar environment. You'll be able to identify areas to improve processes, systems and ways of working, and be able to work autonomously while partnering effectively with Trustees. You'll be able to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be solutions focused with excellent communication skills. What you'll be doing Leading day-to-day operations. Managing and supporting employees and volunteers across retail and operations. Building strong relationships with Trustees and key stakeholders. Overseeing retail, fundraising and income-generation activities. Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of a new starters. Reviewing existing systems and introducing practical process improvements. Strengthening people management processes, communications and operational oversight. Ensuring effective administration, compliance, health & safety and governance arrangements are maintained. Apply now with your CV and cover letter. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a small charity in South-West London in their search for an Interim Operations Manager on a 6-12 month fixed term contract, on a part time basis (3-4 days per week). The role offers £35,000 FTE and is home-based but with regular travel required across the Wandsworth area to provide operational leadership across their independent charity. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll work closely with Trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of operations while driving practical improvements that make a real difference. Reporting to the Trustees, you'll oversee a team spanning two charity shops, an online retail operation and a small office based team, helping to create stability, strengthen people management practices and support ongoing organisational development. You'll be an adaptable and organised manager who can quickly understand the organisation, assess priorities and provide clear leadership. You'll bring proven experience leading teams and managing people, as well as strong operational management skills within a charity, retail, SME or similar environment. You'll be able to identify areas to improve processes, systems and ways of working, and be able to work autonomously while partnering effectively with Trustees. You'll be able to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be solutions focused with excellent communication skills. What you'll be doing Leading day-to-day operations. Managing and supporting employees and volunteers across retail and operations. Building strong relationships with Trustees and key stakeholders. Overseeing retail, fundraising and income-generation activities. Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of a new starters. Reviewing existing systems and introducing practical process improvements. Strengthening people management processes, communications and operational oversight. Ensuring effective administration, compliance, health & safety and governance arrangements are maintained. Apply now with your CV and cover letter. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Senior HR Advisor - Engagement and Development Contract: Long-term fixed-term maternity cover Duration: Approximately 12-15 months Salary: Up to £50,000 Completion bonus: £3,000, subject to completing the contract Location: Southampton or London Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: 60% office attendance and 40% home working We are partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a commercially astute Senior HR Advisor for a long-term maternity-cover contract. This is a broad and influential position encompassing employee relations, employment law, policy development, learning and development, employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join an experienced and collegiate HR team during an important period of organisational and cultural development. This is not a narrow employee-relations case-management role. The organisation is seeking a pragmatic HR professional who can balance legal compliance, employee needs and commercial priorities. The Role You will provide professional and commercially focused HR advice to senior stakeholders, managers and employees. Responsibilities will include: Managing employee-relations matters from beginning to end Advising on performance, capability and probation Managing sickness absence and wellbeing-related cases Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes Advising on flexible-working applications Preparing investigation reports and outcome documentation Coaching managers through sensitive employee matters Maintaining accurate case records Encouraging early and effective resolution Conducting exit interviews and identifying recurring themes Advising managers on policies and people-management frameworks The ER workload is not exceptionally high volume, but matters can be sensitive, nuanced and commercially significant. Employment Law and Policy You will act as a key employment-law and policy specialist within the HR team. This will include: Monitoring changes to UK employment legislation Keeping abreast of relevant case-law developments Briefing colleagues and senior stakeholders Reviewing and updating existing HR policies Drafting new policies and guidance Assessing how legislative changes affect wider processes Planning policy reviews around implementation dates Translating legal requirements into practical business advice The successful person will be able to go beyond explaining what the law says. You will consider: Commercial risk Employee impact Organisational culture Operational practicality Internal precedent Longer-term consequences Learning and Development The role also includes meaningful responsibility for employee and professional development. You will: Lead the new-starter induction experience Manage trainee and professional qualification processes Act as a point of contact for trainees Liaise with managers, professional bodies and examination boards Coordinate mandatory, compliance and professional training Monitor qualification and examination timelines Support career-development pathways Contribute to the design and delivery of training Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing Working with the wider HR team and relevant senior sponsors, you will: Support employee-engagement initiatives Coordinate inclusion and awareness activity Assist with wellbeing programmes Support an internal Mental Health First Aider network Promote positive employee initiatives Contribute to wider HR and organisational-development projects About You The ideal candidate will have approximately five to six years' broad HR experience and be able to demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong and current UK employment-law knowledge End-to-end management of sensitive or complex ER matters Experience advising senior stakeholders Policy drafting and review experience Confidence interpreting legislation Excellent written communication Strong influencing and relationship-building skills Experience designing or delivering training High levels of discretion and emotional intelligence The ability to remain calm in challenging situations Sound commercial judgement Confidence challenging senior people appropriately The ability to work autonomously while seeking input when required Experience within professional services, legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services or another complex corporate environment would be advantageous. Candidates who have worked within partnership, matrix or regulated organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. The Right Approach The organisation is looking for someone who can listen to a stakeholder's preferred course of action, assess the risks and return with a balanced recommendation. You will not simply follow an instruction because it came from a senior person, nor apply a process without considering the wider context. The successful candidate will be: Pragmatic Commercially minded Thoughtful Solutions-focused Confident without being self-important Comfortable challenging constructively Patient during organisational change Able to work effectively with differing views and priorities Location The preferred base is Southampton, with hybrid working available. London-based candidates may also be considered, provided they are comfortable working regularly from the London office and travelling to Southampton approximately once a week. Travel between UK offices will be required. Why Apply? Broad and varied Senior HR Advisor remit Meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders Lead responsibility for employment law and policy Interesting and sensitive ER work Involvement in organisational and cultural change Responsibility for learning and professional development Exposure to engagement, inclusion and wellbeing Supportive and experienced HR team A substantial completion bonus Potential for longer-term opportunity, although this cannot be guaranteed Applicants must be available to commit to the full fixed-term contract. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Aug 13, 2026
Full time
Senior HR Advisor - Engagement and Development Contract: Long-term fixed-term maternity cover Duration: Approximately 12-15 months Salary: Up to £50,000 Completion bonus: £3,000, subject to completing the contract Location: Southampton or London Working pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday Hybrid working: 60% office attendance and 40% home working We are partnering with a highly regarded professional services organisation to recruit a commercially astute Senior HR Advisor for a long-term maternity-cover contract. This is a broad and influential position encompassing employee relations, employment law, policy development, learning and development, employee engagement, inclusion and wellbeing. The successful candidate will join an experienced and collegiate HR team during an important period of organisational and cultural development. This is not a narrow employee-relations case-management role. The organisation is seeking a pragmatic HR professional who can balance legal compliance, employee needs and commercial priorities. The Role You will provide professional and commercially focused HR advice to senior stakeholders, managers and employees. Responsibilities will include: Managing employee-relations matters from beginning to end Advising on performance, capability and probation Managing sickness absence and wellbeing-related cases Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes Advising on flexible-working applications Preparing investigation reports and outcome documentation Coaching managers through sensitive employee matters Maintaining accurate case records Encouraging early and effective resolution Conducting exit interviews and identifying recurring themes Advising managers on policies and people-management frameworks The ER workload is not exceptionally high volume, but matters can be sensitive, nuanced and commercially significant. Employment Law and Policy You will act as a key employment-law and policy specialist within the HR team. This will include: Monitoring changes to UK employment legislation Keeping abreast of relevant case-law developments Briefing colleagues and senior stakeholders Reviewing and updating existing HR policies Drafting new policies and guidance Assessing how legislative changes affect wider processes Planning policy reviews around implementation dates Translating legal requirements into practical business advice The successful person will be able to go beyond explaining what the law says. You will consider: Commercial risk Employee impact Organisational culture Operational practicality Internal precedent Longer-term consequences Learning and Development The role also includes meaningful responsibility for employee and professional development. You will: Lead the new-starter induction experience Manage trainee and professional qualification processes Act as a point of contact for trainees Liaise with managers, professional bodies and examination boards Coordinate mandatory, compliance and professional training Monitor qualification and examination timelines Support career-development pathways Contribute to the design and delivery of training Engagement, Inclusion and Wellbeing Working with the wider HR team and relevant senior sponsors, you will: Support employee-engagement initiatives Coordinate inclusion and awareness activity Assist with wellbeing programmes Support an internal Mental Health First Aider network Promote positive employee initiatives Contribute to wider HR and organisational-development projects About You The ideal candidate will have approximately five to six years' broad HR experience and be able to demonstrate: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong and current UK employment-law knowledge End-to-end management of sensitive or complex ER matters Experience advising senior stakeholders Policy drafting and review experience Confidence interpreting legislation Excellent written communication Strong influencing and relationship-building skills Experience designing or delivering training High levels of discretion and emotional intelligence The ability to remain calm in challenging situations Sound commercial judgement Confidence challenging senior people appropriately The ability to work autonomously while seeking input when required Experience within professional services, legal, accountancy, consultancy, financial services or another complex corporate environment would be advantageous. Candidates who have worked within partnership, matrix or regulated organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. The Right Approach The organisation is looking for someone who can listen to a stakeholder's preferred course of action, assess the risks and return with a balanced recommendation. You will not simply follow an instruction because it came from a senior person, nor apply a process without considering the wider context. The successful candidate will be: Pragmatic Commercially minded Thoughtful Solutions-focused Confident without being self-important Comfortable challenging constructively Patient during organisational change Able to work effectively with differing views and priorities Location The preferred base is Southampton, with hybrid working available. London-based candidates may also be considered, provided they are comfortable working regularly from the London office and travelling to Southampton approximately once a week. Travel between UK offices will be required. Why Apply? Broad and varied Senior HR Advisor remit Meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders Lead responsibility for employment law and policy Interesting and sensitive ER work Involvement in organisational and cultural change Responsibility for learning and professional development Exposure to engagement, inclusion and wellbeing Supportive and experienced HR team A substantial completion bonus Potential for longer-term opportunity, although this cannot be guaranteed Applicants must be available to commit to the full fixed-term contract. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Applications: please share your cv and a covering statement Team: Finance & Resources Locations: Hybrid - at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. A minimum of two days a week at the office (including our all-staff Wednesday). Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation). Reporting to: CEO Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Salary: Starting salary £60,000. The post holder will be responsible for the following: Finance: Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, cash management etc. Provide clear and accurate financial information, budgets and forecasts to the trustees, CEO fundraising team and other departments as required. Manage strategic relationship with key partner organisations such as bookkeepers/auditors/payroll providers/banks etc. Overall responsibility, with support from the external bookkeeper and internal staff, for: Ensuring accurate recording and maintenance of finance data,including accurate classification of income. Ensuring balance sheet and bank is reconciled and reviewed monthly. Preparing and developing monthly Management Accounts. Oversee preparation of the annual financial statements and manage the external audit. Oversee payroll and pension process, engaging with external payroll support, including administering monthly payroll and fortnightly payroll during the Winter Night Shelter season. Legal and compliance: Overall responsibility for compliance with all legislation / codes. Ensure Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC and Pensions Regulator requirements are met in a timely fashion. Risk management: Overall responsibility for risk management, including timely and accurate completion of relevant risk assessments, maintaining and developing the organisation's risk register, and procuring and maintaining appropriate insurance cover. Overall functional responsibility for health and safety Office Management: Overall responsibility for information technology across the organisation, which is implemented day-to-day by the IT support providers. Ensure Glass Door has appropriate office space which meets all legal requirements and government regulations, environmental, health and security standards. Organise and review general administrative processes and induct new staff on relevant office processes, including data protection, security and fire safety. Support and line manage the receptionist and office volunteers to ensure that we deliver high levels of service to staff, guests and other visitors, creating a warm and welcoming environment People Management: Manage the HR function: Ensure Glass Door is an attractive and rewarding place to work and staff deliver their potential. Review, identify and implement improvements in the HR function to optimise effectiveness and efficiency. Lead on managing employee relations. Support and line manage the Finance & Resources team (HR Manager, receptionists). Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance appraisals. Senior Leadership Team: Operate as part of the Glass Door senior leadership team, with a particular remit to ensure that we are fulfilling our financial and compliance objectives. Support the CEO and colleagues in setting the strategic direction for Glass Door. Represent the CEO on internal or external matters, if appropriate. Governance: Manage the Resources Committee and Finance Committee on behalf of the trustees. Assist in managing the Board of Trustees e.g. co-ordinate diaries, set dates, drafting and circulating agendas and papers. Organise the Annual General Meeting, including drafting papers and corresponding with members. Co-ordinate the annual policy review process for Finance & Resources (finance, legal, HR, data, governance) and Fundraising & Communications (fundraising, communications). Manage the Glass Door complaints process. Person Specification Essential Personal Qualities: Empathetic attitude towards homeless and vulnerably-housed people. A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running. Ability to operate at a range of levels; with both gravitas and relate-ability A team worker with an open, collaborative style and a practical, "can-do" approach. Commitment to our values of being welcoming; being open to all, without prejudice; compassionate; believing individuals can turn their lives around; and knowing we can have a bigger impact when we work together. Commitment to and understanding of the issues relating to equality of opportunity and the ability to implement change in this area. Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum CIMA or CIPFA qualification. Minimum five years' in-house employment experience post-qualification. Experience of leading and inspiring a team. Experience of budgeting and financial planning, including modelling / scenario planning. Experience with month end reporting. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent working knowledge of accounting software systems e.g. Xero. Fully conversant with best practice in accounting procedures. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing. Strong written English and numeracy skills. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and databases). Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to forward plan and schedule workflows. Ability to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds. Desirable: ACA or ACCA qualification. Experience of working with homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups and an understanding of their needs. Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. Experience of charity accounting/ the SORP. Experience of risk management. An understanding of GDPR and health and safety legislation.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Applications: please share your cv and a covering statement Team: Finance & Resources Locations: Hybrid - at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. A minimum of two days a week at the office (including our all-staff Wednesday). Duration: Permanent (with six months' probation). Reporting to: CEO Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Salary: Starting salary £60,000. The post holder will be responsible for the following: Finance: Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, cash management etc. Provide clear and accurate financial information, budgets and forecasts to the trustees, CEO fundraising team and other departments as required. Manage strategic relationship with key partner organisations such as bookkeepers/auditors/payroll providers/banks etc. Overall responsibility, with support from the external bookkeeper and internal staff, for: Ensuring accurate recording and maintenance of finance data,including accurate classification of income. Ensuring balance sheet and bank is reconciled and reviewed monthly. Preparing and developing monthly Management Accounts. Oversee preparation of the annual financial statements and manage the external audit. Oversee payroll and pension process, engaging with external payroll support, including administering monthly payroll and fortnightly payroll during the Winter Night Shelter season. Legal and compliance: Overall responsibility for compliance with all legislation / codes. Ensure Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC and Pensions Regulator requirements are met in a timely fashion. Risk management: Overall responsibility for risk management, including timely and accurate completion of relevant risk assessments, maintaining and developing the organisation's risk register, and procuring and maintaining appropriate insurance cover. Overall functional responsibility for health and safety Office Management: Overall responsibility for information technology across the organisation, which is implemented day-to-day by the IT support providers. Ensure Glass Door has appropriate office space which meets all legal requirements and government regulations, environmental, health and security standards. Organise and review general administrative processes and induct new staff on relevant office processes, including data protection, security and fire safety. Support and line manage the receptionist and office volunteers to ensure that we deliver high levels of service to staff, guests and other visitors, creating a warm and welcoming environment People Management: Manage the HR function: Ensure Glass Door is an attractive and rewarding place to work and staff deliver their potential. Review, identify and implement improvements in the HR function to optimise effectiveness and efficiency. Lead on managing employee relations. Support and line manage the Finance & Resources team (HR Manager, receptionists). Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance appraisals. Senior Leadership Team: Operate as part of the Glass Door senior leadership team, with a particular remit to ensure that we are fulfilling our financial and compliance objectives. Support the CEO and colleagues in setting the strategic direction for Glass Door. Represent the CEO on internal or external matters, if appropriate. Governance: Manage the Resources Committee and Finance Committee on behalf of the trustees. Assist in managing the Board of Trustees e.g. co-ordinate diaries, set dates, drafting and circulating agendas and papers. Organise the Annual General Meeting, including drafting papers and corresponding with members. Co-ordinate the annual policy review process for Finance & Resources (finance, legal, HR, data, governance) and Fundraising & Communications (fundraising, communications). Manage the Glass Door complaints process. Person Specification Essential Personal Qualities: Empathetic attitude towards homeless and vulnerably-housed people. A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running. Ability to operate at a range of levels; with both gravitas and relate-ability A team worker with an open, collaborative style and a practical, "can-do" approach. Commitment to our values of being welcoming; being open to all, without prejudice; compassionate; believing individuals can turn their lives around; and knowing we can have a bigger impact when we work together. Commitment to and understanding of the issues relating to equality of opportunity and the ability to implement change in this area. Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum CIMA or CIPFA qualification. Minimum five years' in-house employment experience post-qualification. Experience of leading and inspiring a team. Experience of budgeting and financial planning, including modelling / scenario planning. Experience with month end reporting. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent working knowledge of accounting software systems e.g. Xero. Fully conversant with best practice in accounting procedures. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing. Strong written English and numeracy skills. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and databases). Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to forward plan and schedule workflows. Ability to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds. Desirable: ACA or ACCA qualification. Experience of working with homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups and an understanding of their needs. Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. Experience of charity accounting/ the SORP. Experience of risk management. An understanding of GDPR and health and safety legislation.
HR Operations, Systems & Reporting Lead all People operational activity and ensure efficient delivery of HR services. Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation. Ensure People systems, processes and workflows are fit for purpose, user-friendly and secure. Work with Finance to support accurate payroll processing. Identify opportunities to improve processes through technology and automation. Employee Relations Lead all employee relations activity across the organisation. Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and performance processes. Conduct investigations and advise managers on complex cases and facilitate informal resolution approaches wherever appropriate. Ensure all employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with legislation and policy. Build management confidence and capability in handling people matters. Commission and enact external advice, legal or otherwise, when required. Governance, Legal Compliance & Risk Ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with employment legislation and HR best practice by monitoring legislative developments and implementing changes as required. Lead the development, review and implementation of People policies and procedures. Maintain and regularly update the Colleague Handbook and people-related guidance. Support organisational compliance requirements relating to safeguarding, data protection and equality legislation. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Work with the Head of Inclusion and Skills ("HOIS") to develop a strategic approach to recruitment that attracts diverse, high-calibre talent to ensure recruitment processes are inclusive, accessible and aligned with best practice. Support all de-centralised recruitment activity across permanent, fixed-term and freelance appointments. Work in partnership with the recruiting manager and operations team on the onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive colleague experience. Develop pathways into the organisation including apprenticeships, internships, work experience and volunteer opportunities. Learning, Development & Performance Collaborate with the HOIS to develop a learning and development strategy that supports individual growth and organisational capability. Deliver people-related training and workshops as required. Support managers in creating meaningful development opportunities for their teams. Reward, Benefits & Workforce Analytics Support the development and review of reward and remuneration strategies including recommendations for suitable pay frameworks and grading structures Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to support equitable pay decisions. Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Produce meaningful people metrics, dashboards and reports for leadership and governance groups. Leadership & Governance Provide strategic people leadership and act as People advisor across the organisation. Support the development and delivery of organisational strategic plans. Strategic HR Business Partnering Build strong relationships with managers across the organisation, coaching and developing their people management capability. Support managers in creating meaningful development opportunities for their teams. Collaborate with the HoIS to deliver the organisation's EDI objectives and action plans. Lead initiatives, via the SMT, that strengthen colleague engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture. Other Ad Hoc Duties At the request of your line manager, take on other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required to support the needs of the team and the organisation. Participate in governance groups including EDI and Culture & Communications Committees.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
HR Operations, Systems & Reporting Lead all People operational activity and ensure efficient delivery of HR services. Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation. Ensure People systems, processes and workflows are fit for purpose, user-friendly and secure. Work with Finance to support accurate payroll processing. Identify opportunities to improve processes through technology and automation. Employee Relations Lead all employee relations activity across the organisation. Manage disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and performance processes. Conduct investigations and advise managers on complex cases and facilitate informal resolution approaches wherever appropriate. Ensure all employee relations matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with legislation and policy. Build management confidence and capability in handling people matters. Commission and enact external advice, legal or otherwise, when required. Governance, Legal Compliance & Risk Ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with employment legislation and HR best practice by monitoring legislative developments and implementing changes as required. Lead the development, review and implementation of People policies and procedures. Maintain and regularly update the Colleague Handbook and people-related guidance. Support organisational compliance requirements relating to safeguarding, data protection and equality legislation. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Work with the Head of Inclusion and Skills ("HOIS") to develop a strategic approach to recruitment that attracts diverse, high-calibre talent to ensure recruitment processes are inclusive, accessible and aligned with best practice. Support all de-centralised recruitment activity across permanent, fixed-term and freelance appointments. Work in partnership with the recruiting manager and operations team on the onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive colleague experience. Develop pathways into the organisation including apprenticeships, internships, work experience and volunteer opportunities. Learning, Development & Performance Collaborate with the HOIS to develop a learning and development strategy that supports individual growth and organisational capability. Deliver people-related training and workshops as required. Support managers in creating meaningful development opportunities for their teams. Reward, Benefits & Workforce Analytics Support the development and review of reward and remuneration strategies including recommendations for suitable pay frameworks and grading structures Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to support equitable pay decisions. Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Produce meaningful people metrics, dashboards and reports for leadership and governance groups. Leadership & Governance Provide strategic people leadership and act as People advisor across the organisation. Support the development and delivery of organisational strategic plans. Strategic HR Business Partnering Build strong relationships with managers across the organisation, coaching and developing their people management capability. Support managers in creating meaningful development opportunities for their teams. Collaborate with the HoIS to deliver the organisation's EDI objectives and action plans. Lead initiatives, via the SMT, that strengthen colleague engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture. Other Ad Hoc Duties At the request of your line manager, take on other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required to support the needs of the team and the organisation. Participate in governance groups including EDI and Culture & Communications Committees.
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Business Operations Manager £45,000 £55,000 Ongar, Essex Full-Time Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Office-based Help Shape the Future of Sees Flooring. Some careers are about finding another job. Others are about finding somewhere you can genuinely make a difference. At Sees Flooring, we are looking for the latter. We are seeking an exceptional Business Operations Manager to become one of the most trusted and influential people within our business. This is not a conventional Office Manager position. It is a broad, hands-on and influential role for someone who enjoys responsibility, naturally brings structure to complexity and gains genuine satisfaction from improving a business and helping good people succeed. Working closely with our Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will connect people, priorities, systems and processes, helping ensure the business operates at its very best. About Sees Flooring Sees Flooring began in 1992, when the original partnership was formed. Since then, we have grown into an established and respected commercial flooring contractor, delivering projects across London, the South East and East Anglia. Our reputation has been built on honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality and doing what we say we will do. We are proud of what we have built, but equally ambitious about what comes next. Our objective is not simply to become a bigger business. It is to become a better business better organised, better connected, more efficient and an exceptional place for good people to work, develop and succeed. This appointment is an important part of that journey. The Opportunity You will work at the heart of the business, alongside the Managing Director and senior colleagues across operations, commercial, estimating and finance. Your role will include: Coordinating the effective day-to-day running of our office operations. Supporting the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Coordinating priorities, meetings, actions and follow-ups. Continually improving systems, processes and ways of working. Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and employee development. Coordinating HR administration and day-to-day people matters. Improving communication and coordination across departments. Supporting operational, commercial, estimating and finance functions. Managing office facilities, administration and suppliers. Supporting selected administration and compliance across our property portfolio. Taking ownership of business improvement projects from idea through to completion. Identifying problems, inefficiencies and opportunities, and doing something about them. The role is deliberately broad. We want someone who develops a deep understanding of the business, sees what needs attention and takes responsibility for making things happen. Who Are We Looking For Your current job title matters less to us than how you think and how you work. You may currently be a Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Practice Manager or working within another broad operational role. You are likely to: Take genuine ownership and accountability. Be exceptionally organised and dependable. Create order from complexity. Think ahead rather than simply react. Communicate confidently with people at every level. Build trust and strong working relationships. Exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail. Naturally look for better ways of doing things. Enjoy developing and supporting other people. Have the emotional intelligence to handle different personalities and situations. Take pride in completing things properly. Construction experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Character, judgement, professionalism, curiosity and potential matter more. Who Will Thrive Here Someone who enjoys responsibility, continual improvement and helping others succeed. Someone who sees a problem and starts thinking about the solution. Someone who can support people while still encouraging accountability. Someone who wants their ideas and contribution to genuinely matter. We don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. Our philosophy is: We do not recruit people because they already know everything. We recruit people because they have the curiosity, humility and determination to continually become better than they were yesterday. What We Offer: £45,000 £55,000, depending on experience. Discretionary performance-related bonus. Company pension and free on-site parking. Direct involvement with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Genuine autonomy, responsibility and influence. Ongoing learning and professional development. The opportunity to improve the business rather than simply maintain it. Long-term career development as Sees Flooring continues to evolve. Interested If you are looking for more than simply your next job and want an opportunity where your organisation, judgement, ideas and professionalism can genuinely influence the future of a successful business, we would very much like to hear from you. We are not simply looking to fill a vacancy. We are looking for someone who wants to help shape the next chapter of Sees Flooring.
Aug 12, 2026
Full time
Business Operations Manager £45,000 £55,000 Ongar, Essex Full-Time Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm Office-based Help Shape the Future of Sees Flooring. Some careers are about finding another job. Others are about finding somewhere you can genuinely make a difference. At Sees Flooring, we are looking for the latter. We are seeking an exceptional Business Operations Manager to become one of the most trusted and influential people within our business. This is not a conventional Office Manager position. It is a broad, hands-on and influential role for someone who enjoys responsibility, naturally brings structure to complexity and gains genuine satisfaction from improving a business and helping good people succeed. Working closely with our Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will connect people, priorities, systems and processes, helping ensure the business operates at its very best. About Sees Flooring Sees Flooring began in 1992, when the original partnership was formed. Since then, we have grown into an established and respected commercial flooring contractor, delivering projects across London, the South East and East Anglia. Our reputation has been built on honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality and doing what we say we will do. We are proud of what we have built, but equally ambitious about what comes next. Our objective is not simply to become a bigger business. It is to become a better business better organised, better connected, more efficient and an exceptional place for good people to work, develop and succeed. This appointment is an important part of that journey. The Opportunity You will work at the heart of the business, alongside the Managing Director and senior colleagues across operations, commercial, estimating and finance. Your role will include: Coordinating the effective day-to-day running of our office operations. Supporting the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Coordinating priorities, meetings, actions and follow-ups. Continually improving systems, processes and ways of working. Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and employee development. Coordinating HR administration and day-to-day people matters. Improving communication and coordination across departments. Supporting operational, commercial, estimating and finance functions. Managing office facilities, administration and suppliers. Supporting selected administration and compliance across our property portfolio. Taking ownership of business improvement projects from idea through to completion. Identifying problems, inefficiencies and opportunities, and doing something about them. The role is deliberately broad. We want someone who develops a deep understanding of the business, sees what needs attention and takes responsibility for making things happen. Who Are We Looking For Your current job title matters less to us than how you think and how you work. You may currently be a Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Practice Manager or working within another broad operational role. You are likely to: Take genuine ownership and accountability. Be exceptionally organised and dependable. Create order from complexity. Think ahead rather than simply react. Communicate confidently with people at every level. Build trust and strong working relationships. Exercise sound judgement and challenge constructively. Manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail. Naturally look for better ways of doing things. Enjoy developing and supporting other people. Have the emotional intelligence to handle different personalities and situations. Take pride in completing things properly. Construction experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Character, judgement, professionalism, curiosity and potential matter more. Who Will Thrive Here Someone who enjoys responsibility, continual improvement and helping others succeed. Someone who sees a problem and starts thinking about the solution. Someone who can support people while still encouraging accountability. Someone who wants their ideas and contribution to genuinely matter. We don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. Our philosophy is: We do not recruit people because they already know everything. We recruit people because they have the curiosity, humility and determination to continually become better than they were yesterday. What We Offer: £45,000 £55,000, depending on experience. Discretionary performance-related bonus. Company pension and free on-site parking. Direct involvement with the Managing Director and senior leadership team. Genuine autonomy, responsibility and influence. Ongoing learning and professional development. The opportunity to improve the business rather than simply maintain it. Long-term career development as Sees Flooring continues to evolve. Interested If you are looking for more than simply your next job and want an opportunity where your organisation, judgement, ideas and professionalism can genuinely influence the future of a successful business, we would very much like to hear from you. We are not simply looking to fill a vacancy. We are looking for someone who wants to help shape the next chapter of Sees Flooring.
Title: Accountant (Property Services) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours Location: Manchester, Trafford or Stratford, London Grade: 10 Salary: From 57,094 per annum (London weighted salary) Salary starting from 49,502 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 17/08/26 Interview Dates: 24 - 25/08/2026 Please click here for the role profile Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserve the right not to progress applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications/interview processes with L&Q in the previous 24 months. Join our Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance Team at L&Q: L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. Join L&Q and use your accounting expertise to have a real social impact-help drive the financial engine behind homes people can be proud of. You'll act as a trusted business partner, providing insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making, while ensuring compliance with financial standards and governance requirements. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively across the business and contribute to improving financial performance. You'll report to the Finance Manager within the Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team collaborating across Finance and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver L&Q's strategic objectives. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role and main duties: Deliver accurate management accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for designated business areas. Act as a business partner, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational performance. Prepare and review annual budgets, quarterly reports, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and governance requirements. Perform monthly reconciliations, maintain financial records and systems, and liaise with external auditors during audits. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency, value for money, and continuous improvement in financial processes. Key relationships - Finance colleagues and internal stakeholders. Your work will ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and robust controls that support L&Q's financial resilience and strategic goals. What you'll bring (including essential and desirable requirements) : Essential: CCAB Qualified Accountant. Proven 3-years' experience business partnering, management reporting, interpretation of UK GAAP and IFRS and year-end audits within a busy Finance team. Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with ability to produce budgets, forecasts, and interpret financial data for decision-making. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience in business partnering and influencing stakeholders effectively. Advanced Excel skills and strong IT literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and business intelligence tools. Desirable: Experience in a property business or housing association environment Familiarity with Unit 4 systems (including FP&A) If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Title: Accountant (Property Services) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours Location: Manchester, Trafford or Stratford, London Grade: 10 Salary: From 57,094 per annum (London weighted salary) Salary starting from 49,502 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 17/08/26 Interview Dates: 24 - 25/08/2026 Please click here for the role profile Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserve the right not to progress applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications/interview processes with L&Q in the previous 24 months. Join our Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance Team at L&Q: L&Q is one of the UK's largest housing associations and providers of social and affordable homes. We house around 250,000 people primarily across Greater London and Greater Manchester. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. Join L&Q and use your accounting expertise to have a real social impact-help drive the financial engine behind homes people can be proud of. You'll act as a trusted business partner, providing insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making, while ensuring compliance with financial standards and governance requirements. This is a great opportunity to work collaboratively across the business and contribute to improving financial performance. You'll report to the Finance Manager within the Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team collaborating across Finance and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver L&Q's strategic objectives. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role and main duties: Deliver accurate management accounting services, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for designated business areas. Act as a business partner, providing financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational performance. Prepare and review annual budgets, quarterly reports, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and governance requirements. Perform monthly reconciliations, maintain financial records and systems, and liaise with external auditors during audits. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency, value for money, and continuous improvement in financial processes. Key relationships - Finance colleagues and internal stakeholders. Your work will ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and robust controls that support L&Q's financial resilience and strategic goals. What you'll bring (including essential and desirable requirements) : Essential: CCAB Qualified Accountant. Proven 3-years' experience business partnering, management reporting, interpretation of UK GAAP and IFRS and year-end audits within a busy Finance team. Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with ability to produce budgets, forecasts, and interpret financial data for decision-making. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience in business partnering and influencing stakeholders effectively. Advanced Excel skills and strong IT literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and business intelligence tools. Desirable: Experience in a property business or housing association environment Familiarity with Unit 4 systems (including FP&A) If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Social Worker - Adolescent / Contextual Safeguarding Team Up to £52,767 per annum Permanent Full time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker with the skills to engage and make a difference to the lives of young people and help them to see a positive future? Wandsworth Children's Services Adolescent Team is a small but specialist social work team. As part of our evolving and ambitious team, you will adopt a trauma-informed and relational framework to address extra-familial harm through the lens of child protection. You will work intensively with young people and their families to mitigate risk of harm outside of the family home including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online / social media abuse. Can you help these young people by applying your creative approach, working with them in a flexible and dynamic way? About the Role In this specialist role, you will undertake the breadth of statutory social work interventions from initial assessments to CIN / CP and CLA work. You will have a lower than usual caseload of around 8-11 young people with whom you will work intensively and creatively using a contextual safeguarding approach. Working collaboratively with the young person, family and friends, and professional network, you will develop targeted intervention plans with the aim of mitigating risks of extra familial harm, promoting safety in different contexts, and supporting our young people to achieve their full potential free from harm. You will have a relationship-based and trauma informed approach to your interventions and will be required to offer reliable, consistent, and persistent efforts to engage young people; to understand and assess their experiences in the community; and to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to plan, implement and review interventions intended to create safety in different contexts. This is a specialist area of practice, and it is important that all practitioners, supervisors, and senior leaders are diligent in ensuring that young people are kept safe, are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice is at the heart of our work. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England with relevant statutory practice experience of working with children, young people and their families. Understanding of Trauma Informed, Systematic Practice, and the key issues for young people at risk of extra-familial harm including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online/social media abuse. Skilled in building trusting relationships and great communication skills in different contexts. Experience of multi-agency working, working collaboratively, creatively, and flexibly to obtain young people's wishes and feelings and ensure these are central to decision making and intervention plans. Knowledge and experience of applying anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist practice. Experience and confidence in undertaking high quality assessments and reports, managing risk, and continually reviewing impact of interventions. If you are a social worker who is confident in your practice, hold strong assessment and planning skills; and able to work alongside families within their contexts to assess, plan, implement and review interventions confidently and skilfully - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Closing date:30 August 2026 Shortlisting date:w/c 31 August 2026 Interview date:w/c 31 August 2026 or 7 September 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfidentemployer. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Social Worker - Adolescent / Contextual Safeguarding Team Up to £52,767 per annum Permanent Full time (36 hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker with the skills to engage and make a difference to the lives of young people and help them to see a positive future? Wandsworth Children's Services Adolescent Team is a small but specialist social work team. As part of our evolving and ambitious team, you will adopt a trauma-informed and relational framework to address extra-familial harm through the lens of child protection. You will work intensively with young people and their families to mitigate risk of harm outside of the family home including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online / social media abuse. Can you help these young people by applying your creative approach, working with them in a flexible and dynamic way? About the Role In this specialist role, you will undertake the breadth of statutory social work interventions from initial assessments to CIN / CP and CLA work. You will have a lower than usual caseload of around 8-11 young people with whom you will work intensively and creatively using a contextual safeguarding approach. Working collaboratively with the young person, family and friends, and professional network, you will develop targeted intervention plans with the aim of mitigating risks of extra familial harm, promoting safety in different contexts, and supporting our young people to achieve their full potential free from harm. You will have a relationship-based and trauma informed approach to your interventions and will be required to offer reliable, consistent, and persistent efforts to engage young people; to understand and assess their experiences in the community; and to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to plan, implement and review interventions intended to create safety in different contexts. This is a specialist area of practice, and it is important that all practitioners, supervisors, and senior leaders are diligent in ensuring that young people are kept safe, are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and that anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice is at the heart of our work. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England with relevant statutory practice experience of working with children, young people and their families. Understanding of Trauma Informed, Systematic Practice, and the key issues for young people at risk of extra-familial harm including Child Sexual Exploitation, Criminal Exploitation, Serious Youth Violence, Gangs, Missing and online/social media abuse. Skilled in building trusting relationships and great communication skills in different contexts. Experience of multi-agency working, working collaboratively, creatively, and flexibly to obtain young people's wishes and feelings and ensure these are central to decision making and intervention plans. Knowledge and experience of applying anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist practice. Experience and confidence in undertaking high quality assessments and reports, managing risk, and continually reviewing impact of interventions. If you are a social worker who is confident in your practice, hold strong assessment and planning skills; and able to work alongside families within their contexts to assess, plan, implement and review interventions confidently and skilfully - we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. Closing date:30 August 2026 Shortlisting date:w/c 31 August 2026 Interview date:w/c 31 August 2026 or 7 September 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfidentemployer. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Battersea, Roehampton and Tooting Teams Additional benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only) Payment of Social Work England registration fee Plus more - view our Children's Services offer here. Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team. We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone. You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. Closing date: 6 September 2026 Please note, applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Children's Social Workers - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Battersea, Roehampton and Tooting Teams Additional benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service - for permanent staff only) Payment of Social Work England registration fee Plus more - view our Children's Services offer here. Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team. We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone. You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. Closing date: 6 September 2026 Please note, applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require anyreasonable adjustmentsthroughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan. The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments: the first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.
People Partner (Employee Relations) - South East £55,000 + £6,000 car allowance Permanent 4 days on site, 1 day from home A large regulated infrastructure business is recruiting a People Partner to support its operational teams in the South East. This is a hands-on, ER-led generalist role. You'll own live casework, coach managers to handle routine issues themselves, and free up the Senior People Partners to focus on strategic work. It suits someone who wants operational breadth rather than a policy-writing seat. The role Manage ER cases end to end - grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence Advise and coach managers on policy, procedure and employment law compliance Reduce case volume through early intervention rather than reactive firefighting Design and deliver manager training on performance and absence management Run performance reviews with apprentices and identify wider training needs Support Senior People Partners on restructure and change projects Maintain accurate people data and produce team reporting (GDPR-compliant) What you'll need Background as an HR Advisor, ER Specialist or People Partner Solid employment law knowledge and live casework experience Track record advising and influencing senior operational stakeholders Experience building and delivering manager training Exposure to organisational change Commercial, numerate, and comfortable with shifting priorities CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience On offer Competitive pension, £6k car allowance, bonus scheme, BUPA healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, holiday purchase and cycle to work Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
People Partner (Employee Relations) - South East £55,000 + £6,000 car allowance Permanent 4 days on site, 1 day from home A large regulated infrastructure business is recruiting a People Partner to support its operational teams in the South East. This is a hands-on, ER-led generalist role. You'll own live casework, coach managers to handle routine issues themselves, and free up the Senior People Partners to focus on strategic work. It suits someone who wants operational breadth rather than a policy-writing seat. The role Manage ER cases end to end - grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence Advise and coach managers on policy, procedure and employment law compliance Reduce case volume through early intervention rather than reactive firefighting Design and deliver manager training on performance and absence management Run performance reviews with apprentices and identify wider training needs Support Senior People Partners on restructure and change projects Maintain accurate people data and produce team reporting (GDPR-compliant) What you'll need Background as an HR Advisor, ER Specialist or People Partner Solid employment law knowledge and live casework experience Track record advising and influencing senior operational stakeholders Experience building and delivering manager training Exposure to organisational change Commercial, numerate, and comfortable with shifting priorities CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience On offer Competitive pension, £6k car allowance, bonus scheme, BUPA healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, holiday purchase and cycle to work Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Title: Managing Agent Contract Manager Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month FTC, Full Time, 35 hours Salary: 48,691 to 53,725 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience Grade: 9 Reporting Office: London, Stratford Persona: Agile/hybrid working- office based 20-40% (3-4 days working from home) Closing Date: 24 th August 2026 - 4 PM Interview Dates: To be confirmed (Week commencing 8 th September) Click here for role profile - Managing Agent Contract Manager.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months. Join our Customer Services Team at L&Q: At L&Q, we are committed to providing our residents with excellent housing services, behind that mission is a complex world of leases, service charges, compliance, and relationships with managing agents. That's where you come in. As Managing Agent Contract Manager is at the heart of this, you'll be the person who holds external managing agents and superior landlords to account, ensuring every pound of service charge delivers value for money, every contract stands up to scrutiny, and every resident receives the standard of service they deserve. This isn't just another management role, it's a role with real influence, high visibility, and tangible impact and you will be the trusted expert to protect the interests of L&Q , our residents and uphold regulatory compliance. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: Ensuring fairness & compliance validating and challenging service charges, making sure costs meet lease and legislative requirements. Driving accountability holding managing agents and landlords to account for the quality and value of services delivered. Championing residents resolving disputes, challenging poor performance, and ensuring transparency. What you'll bring: Proven expertise in leasehold block management, ideally across large, multi-tenure or complex estates. Strong legal and regulatory knowledge, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024. Confidence in challenging service charges, enforcing compliance, and supporting tribunal cases. Professional credibility ideally with TPI or RICS (or equivalent experience). Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills, able to hold external partners accountable at senior levels. The ability to thrive in a strategic role where law, compliance, and resident outcomes collide. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Title: Managing Agent Contract Manager Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month FTC, Full Time, 35 hours Salary: 48,691 to 53,725 per annum (London weighted salary) dependant on experience Grade: 9 Reporting Office: London, Stratford Persona: Agile/hybrid working- office based 20-40% (3-4 days working from home) Closing Date: 24 th August 2026 - 4 PM Interview Dates: To be confirmed (Week commencing 8 th September) Click here for role profile - Managing Agent Contract Manager.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months. Join our Customer Services Team at L&Q: At L&Q, we are committed to providing our residents with excellent housing services, behind that mission is a complex world of leases, service charges, compliance, and relationships with managing agents. That's where you come in. As Managing Agent Contract Manager is at the heart of this, you'll be the person who holds external managing agents and superior landlords to account, ensuring every pound of service charge delivers value for money, every contract stands up to scrutiny, and every resident receives the standard of service they deserve. This isn't just another management role, it's a role with real influence, high visibility, and tangible impact and you will be the trusted expert to protect the interests of L&Q , our residents and uphold regulatory compliance. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Your impact in the role: Ensuring fairness & compliance validating and challenging service charges, making sure costs meet lease and legislative requirements. Driving accountability holding managing agents and landlords to account for the quality and value of services delivered. Championing residents resolving disputes, challenging poor performance, and ensuring transparency. What you'll bring: Proven expertise in leasehold block management, ideally across large, multi-tenure or complex estates. Strong legal and regulatory knowledge, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024. Confidence in challenging service charges, enforcing compliance, and supporting tribunal cases. Professional credibility ideally with TPI or RICS (or equivalent experience). Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills, able to hold external partners accountable at senior levels. The ability to thrive in a strategic role where law, compliance, and resident outcomes collide. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email (url removed) About L&Q: We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Our purpose is simple - to provide social homes and landlord services that everyone can be proud of. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q - click here to read more. At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It's all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here . Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations. Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established national charity in the search for their new Head of People and Culture. For almost a century, this organisation has been creating healthier, more inclusive communities through practical programmes, national campaigns and meaningful advocacy, helping to improve people's everyday lives across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team at a pivotal point in the organisation's journey, leading its people agenda while helping to shape its future culture, strategy and ways of working. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one day a week in the London office. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's People and Culture strategy, ensuring it supports both organisational objectives and an outstanding colleague experience. You will provide strategic HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle, advising senior leaders on organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, learning and development, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and performance management. You will oversee the People function, manage and develop a small team, maintain robust HR policies and systems, monitor people-related KPIs, and work closely with the Senior Management Team and Board to drive continuous improvement, positive organisational change and an inclusive, values-led culture. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR leader with a strong generalist background and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies. You will have excellent knowledge of UK employment law, experience advising senior leaders on complex people matters, and the credibility to influence at executive and Board level. You will be a confident leader with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery. CIPD membership is essential, alongside experience of leading teams, managing organisational change and creating workplaces where people can thrive. Experience of working within the charity sector would be beneficial. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 18 August at 11:59 AM. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a tailored cover letter after reviewing the full job description. Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established national charity in the search for their new Head of People and Culture. For almost a century, this organisation has been creating healthier, more inclusive communities through practical programmes, national campaigns and meaningful advocacy, helping to improve people's everyday lives across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team at a pivotal point in the organisation's journey, leading its people agenda while helping to shape its future culture, strategy and ways of working. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with one day a week in the London office. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's People and Culture strategy, ensuring it supports both organisational objectives and an outstanding colleague experience. You will provide strategic HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle, advising senior leaders on organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, learning and development, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and performance management. You will oversee the People function, manage and develop a small team, maintain robust HR policies and systems, monitor people-related KPIs, and work closely with the Senior Management Team and Board to drive continuous improvement, positive organisational change and an inclusive, values-led culture. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR leader with a strong generalist background and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies. You will have excellent knowledge of UK employment law, experience advising senior leaders on complex people matters, and the credibility to influence at executive and Board level. You will be a confident leader with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery. CIPD membership is essential, alongside experience of leading teams, managing organisational change and creating workplaces where people can thrive. Experience of working within the charity sector would be beneficial. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 18 August at 11:59 AM. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a tailored cover letter after reviewing the full job description. Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
WORKING WITH US Harris Federation leads three Teaching School Hubs on behalf of the Department for Education, serving over 800 schools located in South Essex, South London and North-East London. We were designated by the DfE because of our proven track record in delivering an outstanding education for our pupils; high-quality, evidence-based programmes and qualifications for our teachers and leaders, from ITT to Executive Leadership; and for forming long-lasting collaborative partnerships with schools and settings beyond our trust to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils across some of the most deprived areas of the country. Teaching School Hubs are central to the DFE's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy delivering on all four of the national priorities: Creating the right climate for leaders to establish supportive school cultures Transforming support for Early Career Teachers Building a career offer that remains attractive to teachers as their careers and lives develop Making it easier for great people to become teachers The training and qualifications we provide in our regions enable the DfE to deliver on a world-class teacher and leader professional development system. We were honoured to be one of only six schools chosen nationally in the initial TSH Test and Learn Phase. In 2021 the new network of 87 TSHs replaced the previous network of 750 Teaching Schools to ensure that every area in the country had a designated TSH with easy access to local support. This network is overseen by the Teaching School Hub Council and each TSH has its own governing body. We work with all our Local Authorities to ensure our TSH offer is inclusive to all school types and phases and responsive to local needs. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY The Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership is seeking a Recruitment and Partnerships Administrator to play a key role in the success of our teacher training and leadership development programmes. Working at the heart of our operations, you will coordinate recruitment activities, support prospective candidates throughout their journey, and build strong relationships with schools and partner organisations. This role will be based in the NIOT offices in Peckham. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the management of expressions of interest for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, providing candidate support and converting enquiries into applications Managing regional inboxes and responding to candidate and stakeholder enquiries Supporting regional recruitment events and candidate engagement activities Coordinating interview administration, including scheduling, preparation, logistics and candidate communications Supporting candidate retention, engagement and school placement activities for ITE programmes Maintaining accurate recruitment data and CRM records Providing administrative support across recruitment and talent functions as required Managing social media activity and campaigns to promote ITE programmes and partnerships Supporting recruitment activity for apprenticeship routes and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Contributing to wider team projects and operational priorities as required WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A strong commitment to the aims and values of the Harris Federation A proven track record of successfully delivering outcomes within challenging and fast-paced timelines Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Experience of quality assuring key processes to ensure consistency and compliance A proactive, innovative and entrepreneurial approach to your work A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms and File Explorer The ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and strict confidentiality For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
WORKING WITH US Harris Federation leads three Teaching School Hubs on behalf of the Department for Education, serving over 800 schools located in South Essex, South London and North-East London. We were designated by the DfE because of our proven track record in delivering an outstanding education for our pupils; high-quality, evidence-based programmes and qualifications for our teachers and leaders, from ITT to Executive Leadership; and for forming long-lasting collaborative partnerships with schools and settings beyond our trust to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils across some of the most deprived areas of the country. Teaching School Hubs are central to the DFE's Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy delivering on all four of the national priorities: Creating the right climate for leaders to establish supportive school cultures Transforming support for Early Career Teachers Building a career offer that remains attractive to teachers as their careers and lives develop Making it easier for great people to become teachers The training and qualifications we provide in our regions enable the DfE to deliver on a world-class teacher and leader professional development system. We were honoured to be one of only six schools chosen nationally in the initial TSH Test and Learn Phase. In 2021 the new network of 87 TSHs replaced the previous network of 750 Teaching Schools to ensure that every area in the country had a designated TSH with easy access to local support. This network is overseen by the Teaching School Hub Council and each TSH has its own governing body. We work with all our Local Authorities to ensure our TSH offer is inclusive to all school types and phases and responsive to local needs. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY The Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership is seeking a Recruitment and Partnerships Administrator to play a key role in the success of our teacher training and leadership development programmes. Working at the heart of our operations, you will coordinate recruitment activities, support prospective candidates throughout their journey, and build strong relationships with schools and partner organisations. This role will be based in the NIOT offices in Peckham. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the management of expressions of interest for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, providing candidate support and converting enquiries into applications Managing regional inboxes and responding to candidate and stakeholder enquiries Supporting regional recruitment events and candidate engagement activities Coordinating interview administration, including scheduling, preparation, logistics and candidate communications Supporting candidate retention, engagement and school placement activities for ITE programmes Maintaining accurate recruitment data and CRM records Providing administrative support across recruitment and talent functions as required Managing social media activity and campaigns to promote ITE programmes and partnerships Supporting recruitment activity for apprenticeship routes and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Contributing to wider team projects and operational priorities as required WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: A strong commitment to the aims and values of the Harris Federation A proven track record of successfully delivering outcomes within challenging and fast-paced timelines Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Experience of quality assuring key processes to ensure consistency and compliance A proactive, innovative and entrepreneurial approach to your work A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms and File Explorer The ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and strict confidentiality For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
Location: Etqan Global Academy, Doha, Qatar Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar. We are looking for someone to lead and manage all procurement activities across the school, ensuring effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing of goods and services that support operational excellence and high-quality learning environments. The role: We seek an individual to join as a Procurement Manager where your focus will be: Leading the development and execution of the school's procurement strategy aligned with school and regional objectives Developing annual procurement plans in collaboration with the Operations Manager, SLT and Finance Manager Driving value-for-money initiatives through competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and strategic negotiation Leading tendering processes in line with governance standards Negotiating and managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements Ensuring compliance with local regulations, internal financial controls, and Nord Anglia policies Maintaining accurate procurement documentation to support audit and governance requirements Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring performance to minimise operational risk Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of resources and services The Successful Candidate will possess: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent preferred) Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles Strong negotiation and contract management skills Strong financial acumen and analytical capability Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks Understanding of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred) Experience within education, hospitality, or service-based environments (desirable) Please see full job description here. About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Location: Etqan Global Academy, Doha, Qatar Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar. We are looking for someone to lead and manage all procurement activities across the school, ensuring effective, compliant, and value-driven sourcing of goods and services that support operational excellence and high-quality learning environments. The role: We seek an individual to join as a Procurement Manager where your focus will be: Leading the development and execution of the school's procurement strategy aligned with school and regional objectives Developing annual procurement plans in collaboration with the Operations Manager, SLT and Finance Manager Driving value-for-money initiatives through competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and strategic negotiation Leading tendering processes in line with governance standards Negotiating and managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements Ensuring compliance with local regulations, internal financial controls, and Nord Anglia policies Maintaining accurate procurement documentation to support audit and governance requirements Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring performance to minimise operational risk Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of resources and services The Successful Candidate will possess: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent preferred) Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles Strong negotiation and contract management skills Strong financial acumen and analytical capability Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks Understanding of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred) Experience within education, hospitality, or service-based environments (desirable) Please see full job description here. About Us Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students. By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world. To Apply On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination. We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics. Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.
