Adult services manager jobs

About the role: 

Porchlight’s Housing Management Team provide a property management service for supported accommodation across Kent, housing people at risk of homelessness. The project Manager will be leading and developing a team of Housing Management Assistants, to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered.

The role will include but is not limited to ensuring all Porchlight’s owned and managed accommodation is compliant with Legislation and relevant standards, voids are kept to a minimum, risk is managed appropriately, new builds are ready for occupation, tenancy related issues are resolved.

Housing Management is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. The candidate will need to ensure that working practice meets policy and procedural requirements especially in regard to, safeguarding, health and safety and equality and diversity. 

The role requires:

• Experience in effectively managing and leading a team.
• A flexible, responsive and solution focused approach.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Housing Sector or Property Management.
• Knowledge of Legislation and Regulatory Standards around Housing compliance.
• Good communication and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Car user with full driving licence and access to own vehicle (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995)

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.  

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.  

Contract type: Permanent 

Interview date: 7th April 2026

Please note, salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.  

Do you want to build a world where everyone feels part of a community?

Do you believe in the power of volunteering at the heart of community empowerment?

If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a community and volunteering manager who believes in the power of people coming together to support one another.

What we do 

Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, London SE16.  Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 139 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.

The Role

In this role you will:

• Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of Time & Talents’ Community Programme and volunteering offer, ensuring activities are inclusive, responsive to local need and underpinned by strong safeguarding, participation and partnership working.
•  Develop meaningful volunteering pathways, including corporate volunteering, embed community voice in programme design and evaluation, and contribute to organisational sustainability through effective budgeting, reporting and fundraising support. 

About you

You are an experienced community professional who believes in the power of people coming together to support one another. You bring a mix of strategic thinking and practical delivery, with experience developing community programmes and supporting volunteers to thrive. You are organised, collaborative and confident managing staff, volunteers and partnerships.

You are comfortable working in a busy, community-led environment, balancing day-to-day delivery with longer-term development. Most importantly, you share our commitment to inclusion, participation and community voice, and are excited about helping Time & Talents grow its impact as we begin delivering our new organisational strategy.

About us 

We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 15, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years.

This role is 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working. 

Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. 

If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email helenkeenan @ timeandtalents. org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call. 

The closing date is 23rd March; interviews will be held on 8th April.

TO APPLY: All applications to be submitted online via CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description and person specification. 

IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Cover Letter should outline how you meet the job requirements, Specifically:

Community Leadership
Tell us about a community programme or initiative you have developed or led.
What was the need, what did you do, and what difference did it make for the people involved?
2. Volunteering Strategy
What do you think makes a great volunteering programme, and how would you strengthen and grow volunteering at Time & Talents?
3. Partnership & Collaboration
Describe a time you built a partnership that improved a community project or activity.
What role did you play and what was the result?
4. Values & Motivation
Why does this role at Time & Talents interest you, and what excites you about working with the Rotherhithe community? 

You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.You will play a key role in leading the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help support workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders. 

LGBTQ+ Adult Project Worker 

Responsible to: Communications and Engagement Manager 

Hours: Part time 6 hours 

Salary: £13.45 per hour 

Based: Fenny Stratford + outreach across Milton Keynes (for which travel expenses are paid) 

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (potential extension, subject to funding) 

Closing Date: 23:59 on 8th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026

Context 

Q:alliance provides support, information and representation for LGBTQ+ people who live, work and socialise in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. Our goal is to create safe, welcoming spaces and accessible resources to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community is visible, represented and supported. 

Scope 

The Adult Project Worker will facilitate up to three weekly provisions for LGBTQ+ adults, working collaboratively within the team to develop activities that reduce isolation, create opportunities for belonging, and strengthen participation within the LGBTQ+ community in Milton Keynes. 

Sessions may take place at our centre in Fenny Stratford or at community locations across Milton Keynes, including Central Milton Keynes. Due to the nature of community-based group provision, most sessions take place during evenings, with some weekend working required to support community events and activities. 

Main Responsibilities  

• Support, information and empowerment – Develop and deliver resources, activities and events within group programmes. Create welcoming, safe and enjoyable environments where community members feel respected and included. Provide light-touch support and appropriate signposting to relevant services, and liaise with stakeholder organisations that support our community. 

• Co-production – Encourage meaningful involvement from beneficiaries in shaping activities and services. Support individuals to take on participatory roles within the organisation, such as co-chairing sessions or contributing to programme development. Seek innovative ways to embed community voice within service delivery. 

• Inclusivity – Ensure that services remain welcoming and accessible to a diverse range of LGBTQ+ people. Support activities that reflect varied perspectives, experiences and identities within the community. 

• Data capture and intelligence - Support Q;alliance’s commitment to sustaining a contemporary data and monitoring mechanism, guaranteeing we can deliver thorough evaluations of our services and competent feedback to our funders and stakeholders on the efficacy of our work.

Skills and Experience  

Expertise 

• Experience supporting individuals or facilitating group activities 

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate a diverse range of activities

• Knowledge of the challenges affecting the LGBTQ+ community 

• Understanding of mental health and approaches to building resilience 

• The ability to follow policy and procedures in relation to recognising, recording, and responding to safeguarding concerns and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Confidence to plan and lead activities independently and work as part of a team 

Communication 

• A general level of education evidencing good literacy skills and record keeping 

• A confident and engaging communication style 

• Ability to motivate and inspire participants

• Confidence communicating with partner and stakeholder organisations

Behaviours 

• Demonstrates clear professional boundaries

• Passionate about equality and the rights of LGBTQ+ people 

• Commitment to co-production and community involvement

• An ability to listen with empathy and act with compassion

• Model conduct essential for successful teams, such as reliability, honesty and courage 

Desirable (non-essential)  

• Qualifications and training in mental health first aid, or the desire to gain relevant qualifications. 

• Data, monitoring, and impact training, including up to date GDPR certificate (2 years) 

• LGBTQ+ lived experience

• Volunteer management experience

• Full UK Driving License

Other 

• Ability to work flexibly 

• Commitment to further personal development and training

• This role involves working with members of the community and may involve contact with adults who could be considered vulnerable. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Appointment to the post will be subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

• We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals from underrepresented communities within the LGBTQ+ community and those with lived experience of marginalisation 

What you’ll bring to the team 

You will work collaboratively with the adult services team to strengthen Q:alliance’s adult provision and ensure that our services continue to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. 

The role will contribute to creating safe and welcoming spaces in line with Q:alliance’s Safer Spaces policy, helping ensure consistency and quality across our different adult programmes. 

All staff are required to adhere to Q:alliance safeguarding policies and procedure 

The Adult Project Worker will have responsibility for the following documents. 

• Session registers and monitoring data 

• Overview and evaluation forms 

• Basic activity reports where required 

Do you seek to champion a culture where innovation, learning and cross-organisational collaboration become the norm? Connecting insight with action to reduce inequalities and strengthen community connection?

Involve believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, should have the opportunity to thrive. Using both strategic influence and service leadership, as the Head of Adult Services you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality, evidence-driven adult adult services rooted in lived experience, community voice and meaningful partnership.

See the vacancies page on our website for full job and person specification. 

As Operations Manager (OM), you’ll lead safe, high‑quality services, guide a committed frontline team, ensure compliance, strengthen partnerships, and drive performance across all operations; keeping our work moving from outreach and hotspot engagement to groups, community stalls, and the everyday moments where trust is built. As part of BUBIC’s commitment to meeting people where they are, the post holder will also share night‑outreach duties with the Team Leader, working one evening per week (5pm-midnight, typically Wednesday or Friday) to reach those most visible and vulnerable at night, enabling early intervention, safer engagement, and stronger pathways into support. If you want your skills to fuel transformation and strengthen a community from within, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Pure Innovations in a pivotal role where you’ll help shape the future of our charity’s relationships and service growth, driving meaningful impact across Greater Manchester’s communities.The Relationship & Growth Manager will lead Pure’s business growth by successfully building strategic relationships with commissioners, funders and stakeholders, which will develop firm foundations for new business, transforming these into tangible new business ventures for Pure Innovations.

The role requires an understanding of the Greater Manchester health and social care landscape, including local authority commissioning teams, NHS Greater Manchester, Adult Social Care, VCFSE networks, and place based partnership structures.

The postholder will draw upon existing networks to expand Pure’s influence and identify opportunities, leading the bidding lifecycle, ensuring all submissions are accurately costed, high quality, and effectively project‑managed through to submission.

We’re seeking a well‑connected leader from the Greater Manchester health, social care, or VCFSE sector who can unlock opportunities, forge strong partnerships, and drive the growth of innovative, high‑impact services.

Responsibilities:

• Work across the organisation to ensure a proactive business growth vision.
• Lead on the delivery of new business by continually horizon scanning for opportunities, exploring tendering options and reviewing trend data.
• Develop relationships with Greater Manchester health, social care, statutory and VCFSE organisations to create business opportunities aligned with strategic priorities
• Use GMCA strategies and commissioning plans to Co-design responsive provision or develop viable business propositions.
• Represent Pure within Greater Manchester commissioning forums, VCSE networks and partnership groups.
• Produce and present outcome focused reports including a Business Growth Dashboard.
• Deliver innovative and creative outcomes supporting organisational growth.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has worked in a senior role within business development for a social care provider, supported employment service, NHS partnership team, or Greater Manchester VCFSE.
• Understands how to navigate adult social care commissioning, NHS community pathways, or specialist provision to generate business opportunities.
• Has a network that may include strategic commissioners within health, education social care and community organisation’s.
• Passion for improving outcomes for people with disabilities, learning differences, autism, long term health conditions, or those at risk of social isolation in Greater Manchester

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential: GCSEs level 4+ in Maths & English.

Desirable: Qualification in business or project management.

Essential experience:

•Minimum 2 years business development experience within the Greater Manchester health, social care, VCSE, or supported employment ecosystem.

•Understanding of Greater Manchester devolution priorities and how they influence commissioning priorities, for local health and care agendas

•  Bid writing for health/social care contracts (£500,000+)

•Contract negotiation with local authorities/NHS partners

•  Social value commitments and ethical practices.

•  Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

•   Strategic thinking, analysis and project management.

Desirable experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Senior business development role within the Greater Manchester health, social care, VCSE, or supported employment ecosystem.

• Existing relationships with commissioners, Greater Manchester Combined Authority,  local authorities, Integrated Care Systems (NHS GM), or social care providers.

• Co designing social impact models

Why Join us?

•Rewarding career pathways and progression opportunities with an award-winning organisation, which puts people first (not profits).

•Full Induction, training & Development programmes.

•Leadership development program recognised by Chartered Management Institute. 

•Flexible working hours (subject to the needs of the service).

•  22–30 days holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata - part-time staff) + Bank Holidays.

•  Health Benefits including Simply Health cover, dental treatment plan cover or gym membership. (after completion of probationary period).

•Bonus birthday holiday after 5 years’ service.

•Company events and fun days out.

•Discount at Catering Outlets.

•  Employee Assistance Programme- 24-hour helpline for support and advice.

•Nest pension Scheme-salary sacrifice basis. Pure makes a scheme % contribution.

•Mental Health at work first aiders to offer guidance and Support when required.

•Refer a friend recruitment scheme.

Pure Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant. If you have a disability or are a member of the armed forces community, please let us know, and you will be automatically invited to interview, provided you meet the essential criteria.

Additionally, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support with the recruitment process.

Position: Customer Services and Central Administration Officer
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London N4 with the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
*You’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is a dynamic and customer-focused organization dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our customers.

We are looking for a motivated and friendly Customer Services and Central Administration Officer to join our team and provide outstanding customer support.

As a Customer Services and Central Administration Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, providing them with a professional and efficient service. You’ll handle inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure that every customer has a positive experience with contacting the MS Society. You’ll also be responsible for processing a wide range of different income types and supporting with the reconciliation process.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 25th March 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

BID Services is a leading national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired, and those with dual sensory loss. We work alongside clients, their families, and carers to ensure they can access the opportunities, services, and information that matter most. 

We are seeking a strategic, values driven CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is a hands-on leadership role and you will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure BID Services continues to grow its impact, reputation, and financial sustainability. 

What you will do 

• Provide visible leadership to the organisation, inspiring and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while fostering a high performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

• Translate strategy into action, delivering operational priorities and ensuring services meet the highest standards 

• Take responsibility for financial stability, new business, fundraising, and income generation, and embedding a sustainable funding model 

• Act as the public face of BID Services, influencing the national conversation on sensory impairments, building partnerships, and engaging stakeholders across sectors

• Lead governance, risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection, reporting to the Board and supporting trustees in their responsibilities. 

Who we’re looking for 

• Proven senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit, social, or private sectors, with a track record of delivering strategy, growth, and change 

• Commercial acumen, with experience securing funding, generating income growth, and managing budgets 

• Skilled at partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and influencing policy or national agendas

• Experienced at Board level and able to lead and motivate teams while fostering a strong organisational culture

• Familiarity with working with people with a sensory impairment, those with disabilities or vulnerable adults

• Credible, confident, and collaborative, with the courage to make bold decisions and the energy to drive innovation 

Additional considerations 

• Full time role, requirement to be Midlands-based (Birmingham) typically 3 days per week 

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable practices 

This is an opportunity to lead a respected, impactful organisation where your leadership, vision, and energy will make a real difference in people’s lives. 

Closing date Friday 20 March 2026

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary: £45,068 to £51,242 (Negotiable)

37 hours per week – Flexible throughout the week, including some evenings and weekends

We are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer with a proven commitment to survivor-led practice, outstanding organisational leadership capability, and relevant therapeutic competence, to provide strategic and inspirational leadership for the organisation’s future.

Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) exists to provide compassionate, person-centred, trauma-informed crisis support to people across Leeds and West Yorkshire.  Founded in 1999 by individuals with lived experience of mental health crisis, the organisation has grown to deliver a range of services for adults, children and young people while remaining rooted in survivor leadership and empowerment. LSLCS has a long history of innovation and excellence; receiving multiple national awards.

The CEO holds overarching responsibility for the current service provisions, with the support of operational directors and service managers.  LSLCS challenges and shapes current practices; aligned with the needs of those accessing crisis services, with a strong emphasis on gaining and reviewing service user and team feedback to inform decision-making.  The CEO must be able to review feedback openly, regularly and with genuine curiosity in shaping the future of the organisation.

The CEO provides strategic leadership to ensure that LSLCS continues to deliver high-quality, values-led crisis services.  Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO ensures the organisation operates in alignment with its survivor-led ethos, trauma-informed principles, and person-centred philosophy.  The post-holder champions the mission of LSLCS, strengthens its culture, and maintains the organisation’s reputation as a trusted and innovative provider of crisis support.

The CEO must ensure that the organisation’s governance is compliant with Charity Commission requirements, contractual obligations and all other relevant legislation and guidance, and works closely with the Operations Director (Central Services) to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability and the appropriate, responsible use of its resources.

• Location:  West Berkshire
• Annual Salary: £47,710.05 (inflationary uplift effective 1st April 2026)
• Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) 
• Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle. Level 5 in Health and Social Care 

Help lead the kind of support that helps people live life their way

At Affinity Trust, we support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and related support needs to live the kind of lives most of us take for granted - ordinary, full, and led by choice. As an Operations Manager, you will be leading a team that is all about making that happen across our supported living services in West Berkshire.

How will I be effective?

You will show others what good support looks like, helping managers and teams grow their confidence and skills to do their best.

You will build relationships with families and stakeholders so that the people we support can achieve great outcomes in life. 

You will encourage teams to be creative, courageous, and practical in helping people live life their way. 

What will I do as an Operations Manager?

• You will ensure people are in receipt of amazing, safe, and consistent support which is always shaped around them.
• You will lead with heart, setting a clear example and creating a place where everyone feels respected and valued.
• You will bring people together to work in the same direction, making sure the people we support are truly at the centre of everything.
• You will help people have real choice and say in their lives. 
• You will maintain and manage an effective budget. 
• You will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining quality and compliance across all the locations under your management.
• You will be the Registered Manager for your locations and be part of the on-call rota .    This post reports into the Divisional Director. 

What do I need?

• You will have previous experience managing teams (managers) in supported living, ideally supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• You will have a clear understanding of the expectations set by our regulators, the CQC.
• You will need previous experience in managing and maintaining a budget.
• You will need a proven history in driving and maintaining KPIs, compliance, and quality.
• You are confident using tools like Word, Excel, and other everyday IT systems.
• You will need to work flexibly, as required and be prepared to frequently travel across the area.

This role is classed as a Hybrid role and so travel expenses will be calculated deducting your usual commute to the registered location, in this case our Newbury Office. For this role you are required live within 1 hour travel distance of the boundary of West Berkshire and the locations you will be registered to support.

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.

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As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.

 

About you:

The Special Events Manager is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Fundraising team. 

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You'll develop and deliver Muscular Dystrophy UK’s exciting Special Events portfolio.

You'll be working closely with the Associate Director of High Value Engagement

You'll have direct line management of the Special Events Officers to achieve agreed objectives and fundraising targets. 

You'll be working collaboratively within the High Value Engagement team to identify prospects from Special Events that can be stewarded to create long term high value relationships across the organisation.

 

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically. ​

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This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.

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Values and behaviours:

• A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
   
• Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
   
• A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
   
• Always demonstrate role model behaviour.

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Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
 

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

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Closing date: Thursday 19th March 2026

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NB Interviews likely to be held on the week commencing Monday 30th March

 

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities

TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and committed professional to join our team as our Services & Operations Manager.

Based across our sites in Trafford, you will provide clinical and operational oversight of TRC’s service areas (counselling, ISVA, helpline & digital, and Pathfinder) and provide direct day-to-day service management. You will lead on safeguarding, act as a line of support between the client-facing services and the CEO, line-manage our service coordinators, lead on triage meetings and coordinate TRC's centre.

This job would be ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence, has line-management experience and has case management experience in a specialist support service.

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. With a newly integrated Partnerships Team and an ambitious £5m appeal ahead, Acorns is now seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive high-value corporate new business and secure strategic partnerships that deliver long-term income growth.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, this is a senior corporate new business role focused on identifying, cultivating and converting strategic prospects into multi-year partners. You will own and drive a c.£1m new business pipeline, lead senior-level engagement including C-suite conversations, and secure six-figure+ partnerships aligned to Acorns’ strategic priorities.

If you thrive on making things happen, enjoy research and relationship-building, and want to make a big difference quickly, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a proactive, confident fundraiser with a strong conversion rate and the energy to lead Acorns’ new business push.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will:

• Identify and engage companies for multi-year strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year agreements, sponsorship and cause-related marketing
• Own and manage a robust new business pipeline of circa £1m, ensuring accurate forecasting, progression and conversion
• Secure high-value corporate partnerships, including stock generation and innovative fundraising initiatives
• Build and influence relationships at senior level, including C-suite stakeholders
• Work closely with the Partnerships and Community teams to ensure smooth transition of new partners into account management
• Line manage the Business Development Manager and drive performance against agreed targets

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven corporate fundraising or business development experience within a charity or commercial setting
• Track record of securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and C-suite leaders
• Experience operating in a targeted, commercially focused environment
• Commercial awareness, including experience of budgets, forecasting and ROI analysis
• Experience managing contractual agreements and working within GDPR and fundraising compliance frameworks
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and reporting
• Line management experience

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the CSR and ESG landscape and corporate partnership trends
• Experience of cause-related marketing and sponsorship activation
• Familiarity with regional corporate networks and fundraising landscape
• Experience supporting major appeals or high-profile campaign activity

Employee benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support