Available Candidates

Below is a selection of available candidates for each of our teams: 

• Education & Training
• Finance, IT & Facilities
• Fundraising & Development
• HR
• MarComms & Digital
• Office Support
• Leadership & Governance

Education & Training

Timetabling Officer 

Timetabling Officer with hands-on experience managing complex academic schedules within a large Russell Group university. Known for resolving clashes quickly and building strong working relationships across faculties.

• Brings end‑to‑end ownership of academic timetables, ad hoc bookings and exam support, ensuring smooth delivery of teaching and assessment activity across multiple departments.
• Managed the development, maintenance and scheduling of academic timetables, reducing clashes and ensuring accurate delivery for students and teaching staff
• Acted as a central point of contact for faculties and departments, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining confidence in the timetabling process.
• Produced personalised timetables and scheduled teaching activities and sessions to meet programme and departmental requirements.
• Supported exam operations during peak periods, including document formatting, seating plans and preparation of materials, contributing to well‑run exam days.

Ref: 784265

For more information, contact Siobhan Najeeb on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

Admissions Officer 

Admissions Officer specialising in international and UK student admissions within highly regulated university environments. Brings strong UKVI and UCAS knowledge with hands‑on delivery across undergraduate and postgraduate cycles.

• Offers end‑to‑end admissions expertise, combining compliance‑focused international admissions with high‑volume UK admissions delivery, ensuring smooth applicant journeys and confident decision‑making.
• Manages the full admissions lifecycle for international (including EU) applicants, issuing CAS documents and maintaining accurate SMS records in line with UKVI requirements.
• Acts as a trusted point of contact for Student Route visa and CAS queries, advising applicants and internal teams to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Supports UCAS confirmation and clearing across UK and international cohorts, enabling timely decisions and a positive applicant experience during peak periods.
• Develops and maintains admissions processes, reports and online resources, improving consistency, transparency and stakeholder confidence across departments.

Ref: 783033

For more information, contact Siobhan Najeeb on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

UKVI Compliance Officer 

UKVI Compliance Officer with deep experience across higher education and awarding body environments. Known for safeguarding sponsor licences through rigorous case review, risk assessment and audit-ready record keeping.

• Brings strong regulatory judgement, calm handling of complex cases and high-volume compliance work, helping organisations reduce risk, meet external scrutiny and maintain confidence with regulators and partners.
• Maintained 100% audit compliance against Home Office Student Route requirements, protecting institutional sponsor status through accurate reporting and records.
• Delivered detailed, risk-based case assessments across attendance, Right to Study and progression data, escalating complex issues early to prevent regulatory breaches.
• Supported misconduct, appeals and malpractice investigations by gathering, analysing and documenting clear evidence to inform fair, defensible outcomes.
• Managed large volumes of sensitive cases to tight deadlines, consistently meeting SLAs while providing clear guidance to academic, professional and external stakeholders.

Ref: 784241

For more information, contact Siobhan Najeeb on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

Senior Operations Officer 

Senior Operations Officer with deep hands-on experience delivering high‑stakes examinations across professional awarding body environments, recognised for calm control of complex operations and candidate-focused service.

• Combines strong operational judgement, technical exam delivery knowledge and people skills to ensure smooth, compliant assessment delivery in busy, deadline-driven centres.
• Delivered end-to-end exam operations for AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA and EPA assessments, ensuring secure downloads, system readiness and smooth candidate admissions.
• Maintained exam integrity by testing and troubleshooting IT systems, pausing and resolving live technical issues to protect candidate outcomes and minimise disruption.
• Coordinated and supported invigilators, including role allocation, training delivery and preparation for high‑stakes sittings, improving confidence and on-the-day performance.
• Managed high volumes of bookings, cancellations, results processing and enquiries, working closely with Student and Client Services to resolve issues quickly and accurately.

Ref: 784091

For more information, contact Siobhan Najeeb on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

Head of Learning

Head of Learning within a global membership organisation, delivering professional qualifications and building large‑scale academic partnerships, with strong experience modernising learning delivery for international audiences.

• Led the end‑to‑end delivery of a flagship professional qualification, overseeing learning materials, digital resources, and quality assurance for a global learner base.
• Built and managed partnerships with over 500 academic and training institutions worldwide, expanding access to qualifications and embedding content into degree programmes.
• Delivered organisation‑wide transition from print to digital learning materials, improving accessibility and consistency for students and providers.
• Trusted external representative at academic and professional forums, supporting tuition providers through reviews and strengthening institutional reputation.

Ref: 461326

For more information, contact Rachel Ridout on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

Head of Assessment Operations

Senior operations professional overseeing high‑volume, regulated assessment delivery, bringing control, compliance, and reliability to complex, accuracy‑critical exam operations.

• Held end‑to‑end responsibility for global examination operations, overseeing the production of 550,000+ exam results while maintaining regulatory compliance and service standards.
• Stabilised and strengthened operational control and risk frameworks during periods of growth, system constraint, and organisational change.
• Led adoption‑focused change across people, processes, and technology, including expansion of computer‑based assessments and remote invigilation internationally.
• Scaled and developed multi‑disciplinary teams through coaching‑led management, building accountability, succession, and operational resilience.

Ref: 354253

For more information, contact Rachel Ridout on 020 7198 6090 or education@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available education candidates, please contact our Education team.

Finance, IT & Facilities

Financial Accountant / Finance Business Partner

Part‑qualified ACCA Finance professional operating at Assistant Financial Accountant and Finance Business Partner level within local authority and charity environments. Particularly strong around month‑end, grants, and fixing reporting issues under pressure.

• Delivers full month‑end processes including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, grants, and balance sheet reconciliations, helping organisations maintain reporting accuracy
• Trusted to present management accounts to non‑finance stakeholders, improving understanding of variances and supporting better budget decisions
• Strong track history in charities and local government, including audit support and resolving legacy reporting issues to achieve sign‑off
• Recruiter insight: calm, reliable, and effective in interim cover roles where continuity and accuracy really matter

Available Immediately available for interim or contract roles.

Ref: 191298

For more information, contact Chan Barnaby on 020 7198 6050 or finance@tpp.co.uk

Interim Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager operating at interim and regional level across international charities and complex donor‑funded organisations. Brings depth across grants, audits, and multi‑country finance oversight.

• Provides confident financial leadership in complex environments, supporting senior stakeholders while keeping controls, reporting, and compliance tight
• Leads budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting across large, multi‑country programmes, ensuring donor compliance and clear financial visibility
• Extensive experience managing institutional donor reporting (EU, FCDO, USAID and others), including audits and complex multi‑year grants
• Strong finance business partner, presenting clear financial insight to non‑finance leaders and supporting decision‑making at senior level
• Recruiter insight: a safe pair of hands for interim Finance Manager roles requiring authority, technical depth, and credibility with donors

Available Immediately available for interim or contract roles

Ref: 399431

For more information, contact Chan Barnaby on 020 7198 6050 or finance@tpp.co.uk

Senior IT Engineer / ICT Lead

Senior IT Engineer specialising in Microsoft cloud environments, with a strong record of leading full on‑prem to cloud migrations. Particularly effective in charity and resource‑constrained settings. 

• Led full migrations from on‑prem infrastructure to Microsoft Cloud, including Entra ID, Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, SharePoint, and Teams
• Removed traditional domain controllers and migrated file servers to SharePoint, improving access control and simplifying user management
• Implemented modern security models including conditional access, MFA, endpoint management, and patching
• Recruiter insight: technically strong, pragmatic, and trusted to own complex migrations end‑to‑end with minimal disruption

1 week notice period

Ref: 467486

For more information, contact Chan Barnaby on 020 7198 6050 or finance@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available finance, IT or facilities candidates, please contact our Finance, IT & Facilities team.

Fundraising & Development

For further information on our available fundraising candidates, please contact our Fundraising & Development team.

HR

Director of People & Organisational Development
Chartered FCIPD Director-level leader with deep experience across charities and membership organisations. Led large, multi-disciplinary People functions and delivered people strategy, transformation, restructures and wellbeing initiatives with a strong, values-led approach. Available Immediately. 

Ref: 467596

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

Head of People
Senior strategic People leader with 15+ years spanning unionised, public, non-profit and private sectors. Highly experienced in workforce planning, policy and governance, complex ER, HR transformation and organisation-wide change. 2 months notice. 

Ref: 393783 

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

Senior OD & Culture Leader
Seasoned OD specialist with 15+ years’ experience shaping culture, operating models and organisational effectiveness in complex, multi-site environments. Strong on diagnostics, senior facilitation and building OD capability that delivers lasting change. Available immediately.

Ref: 391960

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

People Partner / HR & Recruitment Lead (EMEA)
Experienced People Partner with 15+ years across global organisations and scale-ups. Trusted standalone HR and Talent lead across EMEA, with strong experience in complex ER, multi-country operations, onboarding frameworks, benefits, payroll and hiring at pace. Available immediately. 

Ref: 467609

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

HR Advisor

CIPD-qualified HR professional with nearly 10 years’ experience, including 4 years at Advisor level within a membership/health environment. Strong across employee relations, HR data and organisational initiatives, with a track record of influencing managers and supporting change, including TUPE and mergers. Experienced in wellbeing strategy, engagement and inclusive recruitment practices. Available immediately. 

Ref: 470943

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

People Advisor (HR Operations & ER)
People Advisor with 5+ years’ UK HR generalist experience across education and public sector organisations. Strong on day-to-day ER, HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, payroll coordination and HRIS accuracy (including Personio, iTrent, Workday and ADP). Available immediately for temp and perm. 

Ref: 398442

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6140 or hr@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available HR candidates, please contact our HR team.

MarComms & Digital

Senior Website and Content Lead

Experienced digital content professional with a strong record in managing complex web platforms and delivering high-quality content strategies. Skilled at driving SEO optimisation and enhancing user experience across multi-channel digital environments. Brings extensive expertise in content management, CMS operations and digital strategy, ensuring impactful online presence and brand consistency for leading organisations.

• Led content strategy and daily management for UK and EMEA websites at Edelman, ensuring timely updates and brand alignment.
• Delivered successful website revamp for Clermont Hotel Group, including SEO optimisation and lifecycle email campaigns.
• Skilled in CMS platforms (Umbraco, Drupal, AEM, WordPress) and analytics tools, enabling data-driven content improvements

Ref: 314599

For more information, contact Kate Maunder on 020 7198 6030 or communications@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available marcomms & digital candidates, please contact our MarComms & Digital team.

Office & Specialist Support

Partnership and Programmes Professional

An experienced Partnership and Programmes professional is currently seeking their next career move.    

• Excellent relationship builder and track record with local authorities, charity partners and communities.
• Experience in reporting and project management
• Product implementation and project planning skills

Ref: 468730

For more information, contact Donovan Whittaker on 020 7198 6020 or ss.perm@tpp.co.uk

Senior Business Manager & Executive Assistant Chief Operating Officer

Dynamic and results-driven Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, and Business Management Leader with 15+ years of experience driving strategic operations, executive support, and business transformation.

• Optimised executive operations by managing the COO’s schedule, prioritising inbox tasks, and coordinating high-level meetings, enhancing time efficiency and decision-making
• Led and facilitated leadership meetings, departmental reviews, and cross-functional strategy sessions, ensuring alignment on organisational priorities and key deliverables
• Enhanced financial governance by collaborating with finance teams on budget forecasting, expense management, purchase orders, and timely payment approvals
• Developed high-impact reports, board papers, and presentations, ensuring clarity, data-driven insights, and alignment with strategic goals

Available immediately. 

Ref: 772367

For more information, contact Gemma Hannington on 020 7198 6020 or ss.perm@tpp.co.uk

Interim Director of Membership & Commercial Services (open to various levels of roles on a contract basis)

Deep association experience across construction, engineering and membership bodies, known for turning around engagement and income. Brings hands-on delivery of membership growth, retention and commercial services during periods of change.

• Reversed membership decline and lifted retention to 92–95% by redesigning member propositions, renewals processes and engagement plans, creating clearer value for different member segments.
• Grew commercial and diversified income through sponsorship, training programmes and funded skills projects, reducing reliance on subscriptions and improving financial resilience.
• Led organisation-wide change programmes including CRM implementation, directorate restructures and new operating models, improving performance discipline and cross-team working.
• Trusted senior presence with boards, government and industry bodies, translating member insight into policy influence, practical guidance and credible external representation.

Availability: Immediately available for interim or fractional roles

Ref: 471660

For more information, contact Penny Pash on 020 7198 6020 or ss.temp@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available office & specialist candidates, please contact our Office & Specialist Support team.

Leadership & Governance

Senior HR & People Leader

A highly credible, commercially astute People & Culture leader with more than 20 years’ experience across national charities, health organisations, professional bodies and membership organisations. Brings deep expertise in organisational development, people strategy, cultural transformation and high‑quality HR operations. Works closely with Boards and executive teams to lead change, strengthen culture and deliver robust, future‑focused people strategies.

Key strengths:

• Senior people leadership within complex, multi‑site charities, health organisations and membership bodies.
• Leading restructures, organisation design, large‑scale transformation and post‑merger integration, including TUPE.
• Expert handling of complex employee relations, mediation, investigations and tribunal cases.
• Performance management, leadership development, management capability building and culture change.
• Strong HR governance including policy frameworks, reward and benefits, HR systems, payroll, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Developing and embedding hybrid working, wellbeing programmes, engagement initiatives and people‑centred change.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting senior leaders, improving confidence, team dynamics and organisational resilience.

A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, this leader brings strategic insight, operational depth and a calm, credible approach that enables organisations to navigate change, build inclusive cultures and deliver high‑performing, people‑centred workplaces.

Available immediately for permanent roles.

Ref: 443208

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Senior Finance & Resources Director

Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance & Resources or Chief Operating Officer roles within charities, membership bodies and purpose‑driven organisations, particularly those undergoing growth, change or operational strengthening.

A fully qualified accountant (ACMA CGMA) and highly credible senior leader with significant experience across charity and complex organisational environments. Brings a strong blend of strategic financial leadership, operational delivery and board‑level engagement, with a proven ability to support growth while maintaining financial discipline and organisational resilience.

Key strengths and achievements:

• Senior leadership of finance, audit, HR, IT and wider corporate services, working closely with CEOs and Board
• Delivered significant organisational growth, including 100% increase in headcount and over 50% income growth, while improving the ratio of charitable spend from 66% to 77%
• Led and delivered multiple clean audits, with full responsibility for statutory accounts, controls and reporting
• Overhauled finance and people processes, strengthening controls, governance and HR frameworks, including delivery of a comprehensive Staff Handbook
• Introduced improved forecasting, monthly reporting and cost control levers to support sustainable growth
• Trusted board presenter and advisor, known for clarity, sound judgement and calm leadership during periods of change

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

Ref: 381734

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Senior Finance & Operations Leader

A highly experienced senior finance and operations leader with over 25 years in the charity sector, supporting organisations across justice, youth work, arts and culture, conservation, education and technology. Brings significant expertise in financial strategy, organisational growth, operational leadership and long‑term sustainability. Skilled at partnering with Boards and executive teams, navigating complex risk, and building the financial and operational infrastructure needed to scale innovative services.

Key strengths include:

• Strategic financial leadership, long‑term planning, modelling and scenario development to inform organisational decision‑making.
• Scaling organisations at pace, including growth from £500k turnover and 4 staff to £4m turnover and 60 staff.
• Leading finance, HR, IT, facilities, governance and statutory reporting functions within start‑ups and scaling charities.
• Developing robust financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, reserves strategies and investment planning.
• Navigating complex risk, including capital projects, multi‑funding environments and systemic external risks.
• Implementing financial systems, technology platforms and bespoke operational tools to support sustainability and income diversification.
• Strong business partnering approach with Boards, CEOs, executive teams, funders and investors.
• Collaborative leadership style, building high‑performing teams, championing wellbeing and embedding mission‑led culture.

Well‑suited to Finance Director, Director of Finance & Resources or senior cross‑functional roles requiring strategic financial planning, organisational growth, operational leadership and strong governance.  

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

Ref: 195241 

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Senior Leader (Service Director / COO / CEO)

A strategic, values‑driven senior leader with over 20 years’ experience in the charity and voluntary sector, including 14 years heading a specialist mental health organisation supporting women affected by domestic abuse. Brings a strong blend of organisational transformation, income growth, governance, and high‑quality service delivery. 

Key strengths include:

• Leading organisation‑wide change, restructuring services and strengthening governance, risk and compliance.
• Delivering high‑volume, accredited mental health services with strong clinical and trauma‑informed practice. 
• Securing and managing £8m+ funding across 30+ funders and overseeing budgets up to £1.3m. 
• Building influential partnerships with local authorities, NHS bodies and VAWG networks. 
• Creating collaborative, inclusive cultures and improving staff wellbeing, retention and development.
• Leading digital transformation and hybrid service models to improve accessibility for vulnerable clients. 

Well‑suited to senior interim or permanent roles requiring stabilisation, strategic growth, service improvement, safeguarding oversight and system‑level partnership working.

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

Ref: 444796 

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Executive Communications Leader

A high‑impact communications and organisational leader with 15+ years’ experience across national carers’ advocacy, international development and anti‑trafficking work, and youth‑focused UK charities - alongside senior roles in media and journalism. She has operated at national and international level, including stepping in as Interim CEO during a leadership gap, delivering record‑reach campaigns, and managing complex organisational wind‑downs with strong governance.  Just returned from a stint working in Australia, looking for perm or interim opportunities.

Key strengths include:

• Senior communications leadership across nonprofits, media and international development
• Delivering high‑impact national campaigns, including securing multi‑million‑dollar pro bono media partnerships
• Crisis communications, organisational wind‑downs, governance oversight and managing sensitive stakeholder environments
• Leading and building high‑performing teams across multiple countries and cultural contexts
• Storytelling with a journalism pedigree, including global media coverage and documentary production
• Strategic oversight of digital communications, social media, analytics and content strategy
• Board‑level reporting, ministerial engagement and national‑level representation

Ideal for Director of Communications, Head of External Affairs, Executive Communications Lead, Interim CEO, or senior roles needing calm leadership through change and a step‑change in visibility, narrative and strategic communications.

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Director of Communications & Advocacy Leader

A highly accomplished, award‑winning senior communications leader with 25+ years’ experience across global nonprofits, INGOs, government departments, statutory bodies and major corporates. A former BBC journalist who has advised Prime Ministers, CEOs, Boards and royalty, she brings deep expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, crisis management and reputation leadership across four continents. She is commercially sharp, politically astute, and excels at shaping messaging, navigating complex challenges and delivering communications that influence policy, shift public behaviour and drive organisational impact.

Key strengths include:

• Leading large, high‑performing communications teams, including director‑level oversight and C‑suite advisory
• Strategic communications, corporate reputation, brand positioning and global campaigns
• Crisis and issues management, including government‑level crises, misinformation response and sensitive media handling
• Public affairs, advocacy and influencing, delivering policy shifts in areas such as conservation, child protection and DE&I
• Multi‑country stakeholder engagement, partnership management and diplomatic communications
• High‑impact fundraising and donor engagement through compelling narrative development
• Executive coaching, leadership advisory and board‑level reporting
• Strong digital capability including content strategy, multimedia campaigns, analytics and social media oversight

Sector experience includes:
Conservation and climate, child protection and safeguarding, youth and community development, mental health, criminal justice, equality and inclusion, international development, public health, government and public sector transformation, corporate social responsibility and global financial services.

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

Ref: 354393

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

Chief Operating Officer / Executive Operations & Service Leader

An accomplished senior operations and service leader with extensive experience across regulatory bodies, health and social care, professional membership organisations and local government. With a track record spanning start‑up, crisis leadership and large‑scale organisational transformation, she brings deep expertise in end‑to‑end service delivery - including regulatory services, complaints handling, safeguarding, governance support, IT and digital services, HR, finance and operational infrastructure. Known for pragmatic, calm style, builds high‑performing teams and ensures services are efficient, compliant, user‑centred and sustainably delivered.

Key strengths include:

• Executive leadership across operations and complex service functions, including regulation, complaints, corporate services, governance, HR, finance, risk, IT, digital and programme delivery
• Successfully led an organisation through crisis as Acting CEO, safeguarding continuity of services and driving organisational stability
• Strong service transformation capability improving quality, responsiveness, performance and customer experience across regulated environments
• Proven track record delivering major efficiencies, including £150k annual savings through office relocation and cost‑reduction programmes
• Experience overseeing multimillion‑pound budgets, procurement, commissioning and contract management
• Skilled at developing service strategies, performance frameworks, risk systems and compliant operating models across regulated professions
• Extensive stakeholder engagement across government, health bodies, safeguarding networks and professional associations
• Expertise in establishing new services, scaling delivery, building new teams, and embedding supportive, accountable cultures

Leadership fit:
Ideal for roles requiring strong operational leadership, service excellence, regulatory assurance, organisational transformation and cross‑functional oversight.

Available immediately for interim or permanent roles.

Ref: 381733

For more information, contact Lisa Ross on 020 7198 6060 or executive@tpp.co.uk

For further information on our available Leadership & Governance candidates, please contact our L&G team.