Make a Real Difference in Bridge of Allan – Join DEBRA as a Store Assistant!
Are you a positive, caring individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? DEBRA is seeking a compassionate and motivated DEBRA Store Assistant to join our friendly team in Bridge of Allan!
This is a permanent, part-time role (14 hours per week), worked across 2 full days out of 7 dasy per week. Flexibility is key, as you'll help cover absences and holidays when needed.
📍 Location: DEBRA Shop, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HT
📅 Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: 14 hours/week, 2 full days
💷 Pay: £12.21/hour
💰 Salary: £8,888.88 per annum
Why DEBRA?
DEBRA is the national charity supporting people affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)—a painful genetic skin condition. Our vision is a world where no one suffers from EB. By joining our team, you’ll help make that vision a reality.
We live by our values: Respect, Passion, Care, and Inclusivity—creating a workplace where your efforts are truly valued.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering warm, friendly customer service
- Handling transactions with care and accuracy
- Creating attractive shop displays
- Sorting and pricing donated items thoughtfully
- Engaging donors with empathy and appreciation
- Supporting the Shop Manager and working closely with volunteers
- Regularly lifting and moving donated goods
What We Offer:
- DEBRA pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous training budget & career progression
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Long service awards & increased holiday entitlement
- Staff discounts & personalised recognition
- Opportunities for apprenticeships and internships
Who We’re Looking For:
- Retail experience in a busy environment
- A team player with great communication skills
- Flexible availability, including weekends and bank holidays
- Physically able to lift and move donated items safely
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re someone who finds purpose in hands-on work and wants to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a world where no one suffers from EB.
Make a Real Difference in Bridge of Allan – Join DEBRA as a Store Assistant!
Are you a positive, caring individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? DEBRA is seeking a compassionate and motivated DEBRA Store Assistant to join our friendly team in Bridge of Allan!
This is a permanent, part-time role (14 hours per week), worked across 2 full days out of 7 dasy per week. Flexibility is key, as you'll help cover absences and holidays when needed.
📍 Location: DEBRA Shop, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4HT
📅 Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: 14 hours/week, 2 full days
💷 Pay: £12.21/hour
💰 Salary: £8,888.88 per annum
Why DEBRA?
DEBRA is the national charity supporting people affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)—a painful genetic skin condition. Our vision is a world where no one suffers from EB. By joining our team, you’ll help make that vision a reality.
We live by our values: Respect, Passion, Care, and Inclusivity—creating a workplace where your efforts are truly valued.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering warm, friendly customer service
- Handling transactions with care and accuracy
- Creating attractive shop displays
- Sorting and pricing donated items thoughtfully
- Engaging donors with empathy and appreciation
- Supporting the Shop Manager and working closely with volunteers
- Regularly lifting and moving donated goods
What We Offer:
- DEBRA pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Generous training budget & career progression
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Long service awards & increased holiday entitlement
- Staff discounts & personalised recognition
- Opportunities for apprenticeships and internships
Who We’re Looking For:
- Retail experience in a busy environment
- A team player with great communication skills
- Flexible availability, including weekends and bank holidays
- Physically able to lift and move donated items safely
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re someone who finds purpose in hands-on work and wants to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build a world where no one suffers from EB.
Director of Corporate Services and Compliance
Established in 1977 as one of Scotland’s first community-based Housing Associations, we have a strong track record of fantastic work in the local community. We now have a housing stock exceeding 1,750 units across a wide range of types and ages.
The group now comprises Parkhead Lettings Company, Parkhead Development Company, and we have a refurbished community and business facility at Parkhead Schoolhouse.
We are positioned close to Celtic Park and the Emirates Arena. The centre of our community is Parkhead Cross, which is a conservation area hosting a number of listed buildings.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Director of Operations & Compliance who will be responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of all aspects of housing operations, including housing management, property investment programmes, repairs and cyclical maintenance, support services, and health and safety. You will contribute at a strategic level to our Senior Management Team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate should hold a relevant professional qualification and have a proven track record in leading complex, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business transformation and great customer service.
We offer full EVH terms and conditions of employment, including a Strathclyde Pension Fund Career Average Pension Scheme to the successful candidate.
Parkhead Housing Association Ltd aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer with an Equality and Diversity Policy in place and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026thInterview Date: Friday 27 March 2026
Market Access Partner - Mental Health
- locations
- London
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- R-003006
Salary: £103,400
Closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: 1st stage – w/c 16 February (Remote); 2nd stage – w/c 02 March
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.
Our vision is a world where no one is held back by mental health problems. Our mission is a step change in early intervention for anxiety, depression and psychosis. To make this a reality, we fund the discovery and development of transformative interventions, from medicines and digital technologies to psychosocial supports, and work to ensure that the most promising innovations reach the people who need them most.
You will provide technical expertise to inform how the most promising innovations are adopted, scaled and sustained, with a particular focus on access in the UK and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa. By driving the pull-through from discovery to geographically equitable delivery, you will play a critical role in ensuring Wellcome’s investments translate into real-world impact for millions of people worldwide.
We are looking for an insert job title to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
We’re looking for someone with broad experience in Market Access, ideally within the context of mental health, who understands the full journey of bringing new health products to people, from discovery and development to uptake and sustainable implementation. You’ll bring a strategic and analytical mindset, strong technical skills, and an ability to navigate complexity across public and private sector partnerships, including issues around commercial models, intellectual property and policy. Experience of operating in low- and middle-income countries is strongly advantageous. In return, you’ll join an ambitious, purpose-driven organisation where your work will contribute directly to Wellcome’s mission to improve health through science, especially for underserved communities
What will I be doing?
In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of market access strategies for existing and new mental health interventions, from medicines and digital tools to psychosocial supports. Working closely with colleagues across Wellcome and external partners, you will help align the critical pieces needed for successful implementation, including financing, supply, policy, and uptake pathways. By embedding access planning across the full lifecycle of product development, you will ensure that the most promising innovations are positioned to achieve real-world impact at scale
You will also contribute to shaping the vision and practice of market access within the Mental Health Programme, building approaches that integrate with wider work on health systems, financing and economic analysis. Beyond technical strategy, you will help strengthen internal processes, support key negotiations, and develop strategic partnerships that accelerate the adoption of mental health interventions in and low- and middle-income countries. In doing so, you will play a critical role in turning breakthrough science into sustainable solutions for communities most affected by mental health disorders.
As a Market Access Partner - Mental Health, you will:
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Act as an internal expert on Market Access for mental health interventions, collaborating with leadership and policy teams to align internal and external activities.
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Develop and implement approaches to inform decision-making on Market Access across the Mental Health portfolio, ensuring priorities and partnerships are clear.
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Partner with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles to keep access strategies current and responsive to new information.
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Lead technical aspects of negotiations with external partners and nurture strategic relationships ...
Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager
The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will be accountable for overseeing public affairs activities, policy development and supporting influencing activity to advance the goals of the Supportive Communities programme.
Role details
Location: Based from home, London or Salisbury – travel around the UK as necessary, including attendance at staff conferences, 121s and team away daysFull/part-time: Full time, 35 hours per weekContract type: PermanentSalary: £59,406.06 per annum plus benefits
The role will plan and lead public affairs activities, policy development and support influencing strategy and activities, providing in-depth expertise across the programme with a specific focus on our emerging community design priorities and our work with a range of stakeholders, local/regional decision-makers and national policy-makers in the communities space.
This role is part of Trussell’s Supportive Communities programme, the goal of which is to enable local communities to become places where people at risk of needing to use a food bank are supported and are using their agency to bring about meaningful changes that prevent anybody from needing emergency food. This role is focused on the successful delivery of the overall programme outcomes, contributing to the fulfilment of our long term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
How to apply
Please submit your application no later than 9am, 3 February 2026. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.
Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.
If you have any difficulties completing your application using the online portal email people@trussell.org.uk and we will do what we can to help you. Trussell is committed to achieve greater diversity and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
Head of Care - Nursing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you an experienced Nursing Head of Care, with the passion to make a difference?
Can you lead a team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?
As Head of Care, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager in managing the Home, with a particular emphasis on clinical leadership, to ensure that an excellent standard of nursing care is set, delivered and maintained at all times. You’ll carry out initial assessments of potential residents, supporting them and their families through the process. You’ll produce individual care plans, administer medication and provide strong care knowledge, leadership, support and guidance to the nursing and care teams.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
As an accessible nursing home in Chesham, we’re conveniently located close to Chesham town centre, and on a local bus route, Chesham Leys care home provides care for 62 people and is a purpose-built nursing care home, with resident well-being being our number one priority. Individual rooms can be personalised to feel as homely as possible, while each of our 3 floors has its own character and plenty of shared spaces.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Life assurance
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
ABOUT YOU
You’ll be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC pin. You’ll have previous line management experience in an elderly care environment together with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care. You’ll be a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times.
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Nursing Head of Carewithin our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
Head of KQ Labs
In the Crick's Translation Kq Labs Team.
Part of Crick Operations.
Key information
Head of KQ Labs – Innovation and Business team (Job Advert)
Reports to: Director of Translation
This is a full-time, 2-year fixed term appointment on Crick Terms and Conditions
Salary: From £90,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
KQ Labs
KQ Labs is a major initiative supporting early-stage, data-driven health start-ups from across the UK. Backed by partners including the Medicines Discovery Catapult, Cancer Research Horizons and Genomics England, as well as past partners Innovate UK, Wellcome Trust and LifeArc, the programme helps position London’s Knowledge Quarter as a global centre for health innovation. Now in its eighth year, KQ Labs provides funding, mentoring, expert workshops and investor connections to ten companies each year, building a thriving alumni network of over 70 start-ups. The initiative has also expanded to include TechBio Boost, supporting later-stage companies, and NG Studios, helping northern university spinouts, alongside the PULSE bootcamp for emerging life science entrepreneurs.
About the role
The Head of KQ Labs will lead the strategic development and delivery of KQ labs and its associated programmes, shaping its short, medium and long-term vision within the wider health innovation ecosystem. You will ensure the effective allocation of financial and human resources, oversee programme delivery, and drive future growth and funding. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution – requiring creativity, ambition and a deep understanding of start-up challenges. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining KQ Labs’ reputation as a world-class accelerator for data-driven health innovation.
What you will be doing
- Strategy and Programme Management:Develop and deliver the short, medium and long-term strategy for KQ Labs, including sustainable funding plans. Oversee and continuously improve the core accelerator and related programmes (TechBio, Boost, NG Studios), ensuring high-quality cohorts, impactful mentoring and measurable outcomes.
- Community Building:Grow and engage the KQ Labs alumni network through events, workshops and mentoring. Lead marketing and communications to strengthen the KQ Labs brand and thought leadership within the data-driven health ecosystem.
- Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and funders, including government bodies, investors, corporates, and academic institutions. Actively engage investors and industry leaders to support participating and alumni companies.
- Team Leadership and Operational Oversight:Lead and develop the KQ Labs team, oversee budgets, reporting, and programme delivery and ensure effective operational systems and communications.
- Financial Management:Secure and manage resources to deliver current and future programmes, including oversight of start-up funding and engagement with finance and legal teams.
- Translation Team Entrepreneurship Activities:Contribute to broader Crick entrepreneurship initiatives, including the PULSE bootcamp and Crick Innovation Challenge, fostering a connected, sustainable community of life science innovators.
Locations:
Elm House
John Room House
Job Description:
Immediate Start Available
Hours: This is a casual role to support the operational resilience of the service. Shifts will be offered on an ad-hoc basis, mainly to provide cover for annual leave and sickness.
Working Pattern: Working hours will be waking nights from 20:30. We are operational 7 days a week.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Principal Responsibilities
Our housing services have helped positively change thousands of lives for 50 years.
Supported housing provides specialist support for people who are vulnerable and at risk or who are in need of urgent accommodation. This includes people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and victims of domestic abuse. Individuals are supported to transition into longer-term accommodation and can also get help to access education, employment opportunities and healthcare.
The key responsibilities will require the postholder to work proactively and liaise with customers, building a rapport and being the first point of contact in the building overnight. Shifts are on a lone working basis, and the postholder will work within a wider team to provide a safe, secure and comfortable environment, helping customers begin to recover from the trauma experienced through homelessness.
Person Specification (Essential/Desirable)
Experience
- Applicants must have previous experience of working within a supported accommodation environment and supporting vulnerable people / families with issues relating to financial hardship, homelessness, mental health and substance misuse (D)
- Applicants must have a detailed knowledge of services and support available to vulnerable people in need and a thorough understanding and commitment to Safeguarding (D)
- Applicants must hold a working knowledge of health and safety in relation to managing premises and a dispersed team (within a supported accommodation environment and within the community) where lone working is applicable (D)
- Experience in a security / caretaker role (D)
Qualifications
- A thorough knowledge of Temporary/Emergency or Supported Housing Accommodation (D)
- A professional qualification in housing, social work, community work or similar area of work (D)
- Significant lived experience within factors which relate to our customers. This can include knowledge of substance misuse, the welfare system, homelessness, long term unemployment, mental health, financial hardship (D)
Work-Focused Skills
- Current driving licence and have the use of a car (E)
- Applicants should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Applicants should be able to manage their own work and use initiative as appropriate (E)
- Applicants should have good generic IT skills as the role will involve be able to use databases to record information (E)
- Experience of working in challenging situations, and being able to find practical solutions (E)
- Applications should have the ability to complete various domestic duties to maintain a clean and tidy environment and support the swift turnaround of rooms before a new occupant arrives (E)
Application Info
We encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those with personal or previous experience of homelessness and social exclusion.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role. For support in applying or to request reasonable adjustments, please contact us.
Access Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its young people and vulnerable adults using our services and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note: this position involves work that is a regulated activity and is therefore subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure with a barred list check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is in accordance with the Police Act 1997 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This is to be paid for by the successful applicant and will be reimbursed upon the successful passing of a 6-month probationary period.
We reserve the right to close the advert if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants so early application is encouraged...
What we offer:
Job Title: Banqueting and Events Coordinator
Job Type: Full time, permanent (35 hours)Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)Benefits: Generous Pension scheme, Health care scheme, 31 days annual leave, professional development opportunities
Nestled within 85 acres of stunning parkland on the outskirts of Dumfries, The Crichton is an iconic estate steeped in history and natural beauty, offering a unique setting for delivering a range of events. Our historic buildings and beautiful gardens provide a unique and inspiring backdrop. Joining our team means becoming part of a team of excellence, growing and delivering unforgettable experiences in the south of Scotland’s largest events venue.
The role
At the Crichton we specialise in creating unforgettable experiences for our customers. From small gatherings to large music events for up to 1300 people. We are a dynamic and passionate team dedicated to delivering excellence and exceeding customer expectations.
You will be responsible for end-to-end planning, organising and delivery of a range of events including vibrant music events, elegant weddings, and corporate gatherings in a fast-paced working environment.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please complete the application form on the website no later than 9th February 2026
Informal Enquiries:
To enquire about this position please contact Fiona Rands, Head of Venues: fiona.rands@crichton.co.uk – 01387 219074
The Crichton Trust on 01387 247544 or email: admin@crichton.co.uk
Head of Equity Partnering, Infectious Disease
- locations
- London
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- R-002646
Salary: £95,000
Closing date: Monday, 9 February 2026
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: 1st stage (26 Feb ,27 Feb and 2 Mar) online/Remote; 2nd stage: face to face
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
Wellcome’s Equity Department ensures we engage thoughtfully with the right people at the right time, enabling and investing in impactful research and influencing policy and practice so that new scientific advances, innovation and product development can be accessed with confidence by the people who need them most. We work to ensure partners and communities are engaged equitably, their voices shape the work we support, research draws on the broadest possible talent and expertise, and Wellcome itself is an inclusive place to work.
We are now recruiting a Head of Equity Partnering, Infectious Disease to lead programmes that embed equity across the Infectious Disease (ID) team’s strategy, funding and research activities and drive delivery against Wellcome’s Equity Framework. ID is a multidisciplinary team delivering Wellcome’s strategy to tackle infectious diseases in the highest burden settings.
In this senior role, you will be embedded within the Infectious Disease leadership team, shaping its strategic direction and ensuring equity principles guide decision‑making across the programme. A key senior member of the Equity team, you will coordinate, manage and draw on the full capabilities of the Equity Department, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to develop ID’s strategic vision and build an evidence base for equitable research and funding practices. This is an opportunity to drive system‑level change and ensure the benefits of infectious disease research and innovation reach the communities who stand to gain the most.
We are looking for a Head of Equity Partnering, Infectious Disease to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You’ll be working in Wellcome’s Equitable Research Practice, part of the Equity Department, which leads our efforts to embed equitable approaches across research, funding and policy portfolio. The team comprises Equity Partnering, Equitable Funding, Inclusive Research, and Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion functions. As part of a matrix working model, you will be a core member of the Infectious Disease Programme Senior Management Team that directs Wellcome’s programme for one of the three health challenges Wellcome has committed to. It is a multidisciplinary team focused on accelerating the discovery, development and delivery of new drugs, vaccines and interventions to deliver impact where they are needed most. We fund researchers and organisations globally with a focus on Africa and South, South-East Asia with an ambition to increase our engagement and impact in these geographies. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Equity and Infectious Disease, as well as external partners, to ensure our work is inclusive, evidence led and grounded in the needs of the communities most affected by infectious disease.
What will I be doing?
You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding equity across the Infectious Disease programme, shaping strategic direction, leading impactful projects and building strong partnerships that influence how Wellcome funds and delivers research. Working across the Equity Department and Infectious Disease teams, you’ll drive collaborative, evidence‑led approaches that strengthen equity at every stage of the research and funding journey.
As a Head of Equity Partnering, Infectious Disease, you will:
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Lead programmes that embed equity across the Infectious Disease strategy, funding and research, ensuring delivery aligns with Wellcome’s Equity Framework.
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Contribute to shaping strategic direction as part of the Infectious Disease senior leadership team, co‑developing portfolios across policy, engagement, influ...
Salary:£76,667 per annum
Closing date:28/01/2026
Department:Brand, Marketing and Fundraising
Location:London
Employment type:Permanent
Division:Fundraising
Hours Per Week:35
Job Description
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in our London office (we are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy)
About the role
Are you ready to make a bold difference to end homelessness? As the Head of Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement at Crisis, you’ll lead a collaborative team dedicated to growing and nurturing our community of supporters. This is your opportunity to deliver impactful acquisition, retention, and stewardship programmes, using insight-led, audience-focused, and data-driven strategies. You’ll drive growth in both the number and value of our supporters—including one-off and regular givers, mid-value donors, and legacy pledgers—ensuring every supporter feels valued and connected to our equitable mission.
This senior leadership role places you at the heart of our strategic development, empowering you to optimise income and champion creative approaches that inspire action. You’ll be instrumental in building lasting relationships, developing bold campaigns, and steering the future of supporter engagement at Crisis. If you’re passionate about using your expertise to create meaningful, equitable change and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you.
About you
- You’re a bold leader with at with considerable experience and insight into running large-scale fundraising or supporter engagement teams, ready to take on new challenges and drive real change.
- You have a passion for creating impactful campaigns - your track record in acquisition, retention, legacy, and mid-value giving programmes speaks for itself, and you know how to use direct and relationship marketing to inspire action.
- Collaboration is your superpower! You thrive in team settings, communicate brilliantly, and love building positive, inclusive cultures where everyone can shine.
- You’re committed to equitable practice, always up to date with the latest fundraising and marketing regulations, and you make sure fairness and compliance are at the heart of everything you do.
- You’re comfortable juggling multiple projects—managing agencies, printers, and suppliers, and working across all kinds of media, from press and mailings to online and DRTV.
- Numbers don’t scare you! Your analytical skills and confidence with data, combined with your excellent written and verbal communication, help you craft bold and impactful supporter engagement strategies that really make a difference.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
The Performance Reporting Specialist helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing timely data tracking all key areas of service delivery so that Guide Dogs ensures it is meeting its performance targets. This role needs to understand the drivers of performance, be knowledgeable on historic performance versus targets, and work with service leaders to improve performance cost effectively into the future.
We’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team, and the organisation. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.
For this role you’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For this role you the successful candidate will be homebased with occasional travel to one of our offices.
We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
DiversityGuide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity, and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
SafeguardingGuide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate profileTo be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
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GCSE’s grade C or above in Maths & English (or equivalent) (QCF level 2 / SQCF level 5).
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To be able to confidently deal with complex financial and technical disclosure standards.
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Experience of a planning environment.
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Evidence of developing reports at operational, tactical level
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Demonstrated experience and understanding of the impact of change.
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Evidenced experience of influencing the business to make sound decisions
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Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of financial and organisational/business
context
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Demonstrated the ability to build and establish a credible business partnership with all
areas of the organisation.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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Sound knowledge of planning and reporting practices and understanding of tools and
techniques to influence and partner across all levels of the organisation and flexibility to
apply these in different circumstances.
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Experience in CRM reporting /systems reporting
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Experience of computer-based reporting systems.
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Understanding of the general ledger and its feeder systems and coding structures.
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Ability to build highly effective and collaborative working relationships with all levels of
the organisation.
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Ability to communicate complex technical issues in a simple way to meet the needs of a
diverse audience.
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Strong influencing skills.
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Negotiation and conflict resolution.
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Logical and organised approach.
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Ability to think strategically and understand the broader organisational issues.
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Strong problem solver, using a variety of analytical and influencing techniques to formulate
a proposed way forward.
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Strong modelling and analysis skills, including the use of Excel.
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Ability to work with a relatively low level of supervision, prioritise and communicate the
impact of conflicting demands to ensure deadlines are met.
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Ability to work quickly to a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to maintain focus and drive to resolve issues.
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Finance Business Partner
£34,930 per annum, plus pensionEdinburgh based
Are you a finance professional who wants your work to mean something?
meansomething?
Do you thrive on collaboration, insight, and helping teams make smart, strategic decisions? If you’re ready to use your skills to create real social impact, we’d love to meet you.
About the role
As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the go‑to expert for turning financial data into meaningful action. You’ll work closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and project managers to ensure our resources are used wisely and our impact continues to grow.
The postholder will report to the Senior Finance Manager who will provide strategic oversight and support as required for this challenging role within a dynamic charity.
This role requires proven and demonstrable experience in management accounting, in order to support budget holders to plan, deliver and evaluate their work.
About you
You will be reliable, practical and methodical, have advanced IT skills – particularly in Microsoft Excel, and will demonstrate excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant, highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload to manage and meet competing deadlines, delivering accurate and well-presented work in a timely manner.
You will be motivated by our cause and have the ability to demonstrate Cyrenians values of compassion, respect, integrity and innovation in the work that you do.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be part of an experienced, knowledgeable team, with a supportive manager. You will also have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning programme, and staff wellbeing services.
Read about our values here.
Application Notes
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 2nd February 2026Interview date: Week beginning 9th February 2026
Please see to our Recruitment Information leaflet for further information on completing and submitting your application form.
How to Apply
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Step 3
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Director of Finance & IT Candidate Pack January 2026 Rosemary Pini Business Manager thomson@allenlane.co.uk Contents Welcome About us Organisation chart Job description Employee benefits Recruitment timetable & how to apply Rosemary Pini thomson@allenlane.co.uk Welcome Thank you for your interest in joining the leadership team of Thomson Foundation and helping us to support independent, trusted journalism across the world. At Thomson we are driven by a singular mission, to foster a free, independent and thriving media landscape. For over 60 years we have been empowering journalists, strengthening media organisations, working with communicators and championing the principals of ethical information. We have equipped thousands of journalists with the tools needed to tackle complex issues, provided vital training and supported the creation and growth of independent media outlets. Our work today is more vital than ever in a world where disinformation is rife whilst access to reliable, accurate information is crucial for informed decision making and democratic governance. The Thomson Group consists of a registered Charity in the UK and a sister not-for-profit organisation in Germany, with a core team across these locations and contractors beyond. Our work takes us from the Western Balkans and Central Europe, to Sudan, Central Asia and Latin America. Our funding comes from diverse sources including government institutions, philanthropic foundations, an invested endowment and corporate partnerships. Funding in the media development space is highly contested so to sustain and expand our efforts, we must continuously evolve our fundraising strategies, be ready to pivot in our approaches and be operationally efficient. The Direct of Finance and IT is a key member of the senior leadership team and works closely with the CEO, the Managing Director – Development, the finance committee and the board of trustees. Financial rigour and oversight are vital to the job, as is leading on our technology infrastructure and due diligence across the group. Strengthening and updating our systems, streamlining financial operations and contributing to future strategy, is also important. The role is both high level and hands-on, fitting the size of the organisation. The team is welcoming and the atmosphere is collegiate and collaborative. We look forward to meeting candidates that share our mission and would like to contribute to the important work that Thomson does. Rosemary Pini thomson@allenlane.co.uk About us Who we are We are Thomson, independent for over 60 years, globally. Thomson champions integrity in journalism and media, supporting professionals and organisations committed to delivering fair, independent, and trustworthy information. Ethical communication is vital to healthy democracies. Journalism holds power to account, informs the public, and fosters trust within societies. In a landscape challenged by misinformation and constantly evolving business models, our mission is to empower communicators, promote ethical practices and ensure the sustainability of reliable information sources worldwide. Rosemary Pini thomson@allenlane.co.uk What We Do Innovating for Growth We help media innovate to survive and grow, ensuring they remain relevant and resilient in today's fast-paced digital world. Supporting Journalists We support journalists in challenging places, providing the tools and training to report effectively and with integrity. Effective Communication We show communicators how to tell their stories compellingly, to engage and inform their audiences effectively. Connecting Communities We connect media and civil society with governments, donors, and technology sectors, addressing the biggest challenges of our age collaboratively. Thomson Foundation’s core team is 12 staff members in the UK, with a sister organisation, Thomson Media (4 staff), based in Germany. We work collaboratively across a range of countries to deliver our work through a network of consultants and trainers. Rosemary Pini thomson@allenlane.co.uk Organisation Chart Job description About the role – delivering Strategic Leadership & Finance & Technology Transformation You will collaborate with the CEO, the Board, and the Senior Management Team across both Thomson Foundation and Thomson Media to develop short and long-term organisational strategies, underpinned by strong financial business plans. You will serve as the organisational lead, for the UK and the Thomson Group entities, on all matters relating to finance, security, information technology, risk management, compliance and other administrative functions. You will implement and further develop the Finance & Technology Transformation Plan, seeking to maximise efficiencies, streamline processes, strengthen IT security and improve internal controls. You will be comfortable working within a very small organisation ...