Area operations managers jobs

Team: Community Operations

Location: Hybrid covering North-East Scotland

Work pattern: 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £31,918.98 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager

• Lead and grow a regional volunteer network across multiple locations, supporting hubs and branches, implementing local plans, and exploring new ways of working to meet community needs
• Recruit, induct and coordinate volunteers, managing campaigns, interviews, onboarding, and rotas to ensure smooth operations across multiple locations
• Support and engage volunteers, promoting best practice, resolving issues, and recognising contributions through regular communications and celebration events
• Collaborate across teams and manage risk, ensuring health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational procedures are embedded in volunteer activities

About the Community Operations team:

• the community operations team is responsible for supporting our volunteers in centres and branches to work towards our strategy – All for Cats.
• our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home.
• the team consists of Community Operations Volunteer Team Leaders, an Area Branch Development Manager, Regional Community Operations Manager and a Community Support Manager as well as multiple branch teams and volunteers across the region

What we’re looking for in our Community Operations Volunteer Team Manager

• Team leader/supervisory experience of both employees and volunteers
• Good understanding of volunteer management
• Full clean manual driving licence

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 20th August 2026

Virtual interview date: w/c 31st August 2026

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. virtual or in-person

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

The Project Delivery & Capability Manager plays a key role in enabling the successful delivery of the ARUK’s 10-year strategy through the development and embedding of an effective, scalable and proportionate Project Management Framework.

This is not a traditional project management role. We are looking for a collaborative delivery professional who can partner with colleagues across ARUK to help teams successfully deliver strategic projects, build organisational capability and embed effective ways of working. This role would suit someone who combines strong project management expertise with excellent relationship-building skills and is motivated by coaching, influencing and partnering with colleagues across an organisation. We are seeking a generalist who can work across diverse business functions, helping teams deliver strategic initiatives effectively, rather than a specialist focused on a single technical or operational discipline. 

Managing the Project Delivery team and with line management responsibility for the Senior Projects Officer, the post holder will help drive organisational project management maturity by acting as a trusted partner, advisor and expert for project and programme teams across the charity. Through coaching, consultation, training and hands-on partnering support, the role will help ensure major, cross-organisational strategic initiatives are set up for success and delivered effectively. 

Operating within an evolving hub-and-spoke model, the Project Delivery and Capability Manager will work closely with leaders of large, complex and strategically significant projects and programmes, providing expertise in areas such as planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of project management tools, standards, training and communities of practice that improve delivery capability across the organisation.

While the primary focus is on delivery enablement and capability building, the postholder may directly manage selected high-risk or high-complexity projects where additional project management expertise or capacity is required

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Framework and Organisational Capability 

· In collaboration with the Head of Programme Management, lead the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the charity's Project Management Framework, ensuring it remains fit for purpose, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities and ARUK’s impact-focused annual planning approach 

· Act as a centre of excellence for project management at ARUK, partnering with colleagues across the organisation to provide expert advice, guidance and challenge; use active listening, curiosity and adaptability to tailor support and drive successful delivery outcomes 

· Develop, maintain and promote project management standards, templates, guidance and other resources that support consistent and effective project delivery, providing colleagues with practical tools that support decision-making, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes 

· Design and deliver project management training, workshops and consultations, to increase project management capability and maturity across the organisation, empowering teams to successfully deliver projects in proportion to their scope, scale, and complexity 

· Partner with colleagues in the Organisational Development and Learning & Development team to ensure project management capability-building aligns with broader organisational development priorities 

· Monitor and evaluate the adoption of project management practices, identifying opportunities to improve project delivery effectiveness across the organisation 

· Oversee the maintenance and continuous development of project management resources, intranet content and self-service guidance materials 

Strategic Project and Programme Partnering 

· Proactively partner with leaders of large, complex and strategically important projects and programmes to strengthen delivery planning, governance and execution 

· Provide specialist support and challenge in areas including project set-up, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, dependency mapping, sequencing, phased delivery planning and project review 

· Facilitate effective coordination between interconnected projects and programmes, helping teams identify and manage cross-organisational dependencies, risks and impacts. 

· Support project and programme teams in establishing clear delivery plans, governance structures, decision-making routes and success measures 

· Build strong and collaborative relationships with project sponsors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams to foster a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement 

Line management and Team Development 

· Line manage the Senior Projects Officer, maintaining oversight of team resource and delegating work as appropriate to ensure continued opportunity to embed and further develop their skills and knowledge 

· Provide clear instruction and guidance to the Senior Projects Officer, and engage in coaching and goal-setting conversations, empowering them to succeed and develop in their role 

· Continuously seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the Strategy & Governance Directorate, contributing to Directorate’s influence and success in partnering with the wider organisation 

Community of Practice and Continuous Improvement 

· Support the Head of Programme Management in the development and facilitation of ARUK’s Project Management Community of Practice, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and peer support. 

· Encourage the adoption of common approaches, standards and tools across projects and programmes. 

· Capture, share and embed lessons learned and best practice from projects and programmes across the organisation. 

· Identify emerging trends, approaches and innovations in project and programme management and assess their relevance for adoption within the charity. 

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning that strengthens organisational delivery capability. 

Selective Project Delivery 

· Lead selected high-risk, high-complexity or business-critical projects where project management support is required and capacity is available. 

· Establish and maintain effective project governance, plans, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement arrangements for assigned projects. 

· Ensure project outcomes, benefits and lessons learned are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations. 

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Experience managing cross-organisational projects, including developing project plans,allocatingtasks, and managing risks, decisions, and changes. 

· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), alongside evidence of successfully sharing this knowledge with colleagues via training, partnering, or other knowledge-sharing activities 

· Evidence developing, implementing or evolving project management frameworks, standards or governance approaches within a complex organisation, with a focus on effective delivery over restrictive processes 

· Experience of partnering with cross-organisational projects teams, and actively collaborating with colleagues on joint initiatives 

· Experience supporting organisational change, adoption, or implementation activities as part of project delivery

· Demonstrable ability to work with, influence, andadvisea variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels 

· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar 

· Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM), or evidence of equivalent project management learning or experience 

· Excellent communication and people management skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. 

· Strong teamplayer who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise workin accordance withthe organisation’s needs 

· Excellent listening skills,demonstratingflexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn 

· Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills 

· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement andidentifiesways to deliver creative and innovative solutions 

· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and makeappropriate recommendations 

· Ability to absorb and processnew informationquickly 

· Strong ethical standards anda high levelof personal integrity and empathy

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website,

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We're looking for a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager to join our large, award-winning in-house Face-to-Face Fundraising team, which supports the RNLI by recruiting and retaining long-term supporters through high-quality face-to-face fundraising activity across the UK and Ireland, generating vital income that helps save lives at sea.

Some of the benefits:

• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan option

Your role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will focus on the following areas:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of operational systems, processes and frameworks that support a nationwide face-to-face fundraising programme.
• Managing operational reporting, performance dashboards and management information to provide actionable insight for planning, forecasting and decision-making.
• Driving operational governance, compliance, safety and risk management across the Face-to-Face Fundraising function.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects, pilots and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the operational delivery of donor recruitment, workforce planning, people processes and programme logistics to maximise fundraising performance and supporter experience.

Home Based, however the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a regular presence at the RNLI Support Centre in Poole, with visits required at least once per month.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys building routines, reports, processes and structures that help people perform at their best. You'll be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities across a complex operational environment and able to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll enjoy collaborating with colleagues across a wide range of teams and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

To be considered as our Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience in face-to-face fundraising, fundraising operations, or a comparable multi-site operational environment.
• Experience developing and implementing operational systems, frameworks and governance processes.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience creating performance dashboards and management information.
• Experience managing compliance, risk and operational governance within a complex environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive cross-functional solutions.

Other organisations may call this role:

Operations Manager, Fundraising Operations Manager, Programme Operations Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Business Operations Manager, Performance and Operations Manager, or Regional Operations Manager.

So, as a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for helping teams succeed.

If you'd like to see how your expertise can support the RNLI's aim of reducing drowning and saving lives at sea, this could be the role for you. Please visit our jobs page and apply today!

Closing date: 30 August 2026.

Interview date: w/c 7 September 2026 (on Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Area Manager Role

Location: London (field-based with some home working)
Salary: £46,000
Contract: Full Time
Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Join FARA and Help Transform Lives Through Retail

Founded over 35 years ago, FARA Foundation is a UK registered charity and a successful charity retailer with a network of 39 vibrant shops across London. FARA raises vital funds to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families in Romania, providing services that help break the cycles of poverty and give young people a better start in life.

We are looking for an exceptional Area Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of 10+ charity shops, supporting Shop Managers to deliver outstanding commercial results while creating welcoming, community-focused spaces that embody FARA’s values and mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded and people-focused leader who enjoys developing others, driving performance, and contributing strategically to a charity retail operation.

The Role

Reporting to the Trading Director, you will be responsible for supporting and developing a group of Shop Managers, helping them maximise sales, donations, Gift Aid income and community engagement while ensuring shops operate safely, compliantly and efficiently.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the wider development of the trading business, lead operational projects, and play a key role in delivering FARA’s long-term retail strategy.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Values-led leadership: A strong commitment to FARA’s mission, vision and values, with the ability to lead, coach and develop Shop Managers in a supportive, accountable and collaborative way.
• Commercial focus: Experience of achieving results through others, using KPIs, budgets and financial reports to improve sales, contribution, Gift Aid, stock generation and controllable costs.
• People development: Strong line management skills, with experience of recruitment, induction, performance management, succession planning and handling employee relations matters.
• Retail operational excellence: A sound understanding of shop operations, including pricing, culling, density, curation, sales space, sorting, layout and the ability to coach managers to improve the retail proposition.
• Compliance and risk management: Working knowledge of health and safety, risk assessments, fire risk assessments, regulatory requirements and the ability to maintain safe, compliant shops.
• Project and planning skills: Experience supporting target setting, five-year plans, shop improvements, refits, relocations or other operational projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an Area Manager, Regional Manager or equivalent multi-site retail role (or demonstrable desire to gain wider experience).
• Strong track record of leading teams to achieve and exceed commercial and operational KPIs.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to analyse financial and operational data.
• Experience in coaching, developing and motivating staff.
• Experience handling employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficient IT skills to perform a range of professional functions on excel, word and other applications.

Desirable

• Experience within charity retail or the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of retail refurbishment, relocation or property projects.
• Understanding of Gift Aid and donation-led retail operations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Travel across London will be required.
• Participation in an on-call rota approximately one weekend per month will be required.
• Occasional cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave/absence will be required.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring retail leader who can combine commercial expertise with a passion for people development and social impact, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) by email outlining how you meet the skills & experience required for the role and why the role excites you.

Join FARA and help us grow a retail operation that changes lives, strengthens communities and delivers lasting impact.

Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.

We are now seeking a Digital & Data Transformation Manager to provider leadership for our digital systems, data automation, cybersecurity protocols and AI adoption.

The role

As Digital & Data Transformation Manager you will have an ability to influence in digitisation, data and IT and work cross-organisationally with Care/Housing operations, Finance, HR, suppliers, Trustees and Executive leadership. Our need is to co-create the digital strategy, influence ways of working and problem solve at a practical level. This role will lead and add momentum to the digitisation of Keychange. The process has begun and this role will coordinate and add cultural sensitive impetus to the change.  We want to multiply the gains already made to continue the transformation of the organisation. 

The focus of the role includes:

• Digital and data transformation, including identifying emerging digital technologies that can support or enhance our operations and the development of a digital organisational dashboard
• Digital and data management, including data protection governance, data security and data management
• Operational delivery, including oversight of our outsourced IT contractor and technical management of our intranet development

This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and ultimately in the lives of people we support.

 About you

We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:

• Experience in leading the development of digital systems, information governance, cyber-security improvement or digital transformation in a charity, care, housing, education or public sector environment
• Strong supplier-management skills
• Working understanding of cyber-security governance
• Ability to explain technical and governance issues clearly to non-technical and non-IT colleagues
• Ability to work at both management and practical implementation levels

You will be someone who combines strategic digital and data management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
• Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure

Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. This job advert will close on 6 September 2026. In-person interviews will take place on 17 September 2026.

All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

We're looking for a brilliant Office Manager who is highly organised, tech savvy, friendly and, above all, someone with very high standards who gets things done. You'll take real pride in making sure our offices and shared spaces are immaculately presented, professional, welcoming and running brilliantly at all times.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your day waiting for tasks to land in your inbox. We need someone proactive who notices what needs attention, finds solutions and makes things happen.

You'll build strong relationships across the organisation and with our external suppliers, making sure things are delivered on time, to a high standard and with good value for money.

About the Role

You'll take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of our office operations and help ensure colleagues have the environment, equipment, systems and support they need to do their jobs brilliantly.

You'll oversee office operations across our Milton Keynes and Northampton sites and act as a central point of coordination for facilities, IT support, suppliers, equipment, reception and general office administration. 

This is a busy, hands-on role at the heart of YMCA South Midlands. You'll be the person who keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes: making sure our offices are organised, our systems work, our staff & visitors have what they need and problems are dealt with quickly and effectively.

No two days will be the same. One minute you might be sorting an IT issue or organising equipment for a new starter, the next you'll be coordinating a contractor, improving an office process, supporting a staff event or making sure our reception and shared spaces are running brilliantly.

We're looking for someone who loves being organised, enjoys working at pace and doesn't need to be chased. You'll naturally spot what needs doing, take ownership and follow things through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in keeping YMCA South Midlands organised, efficient and running smoothly, including:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of our offices, ensuring they are organised, professional, welcoming and operating efficiently.
• Making sure colleagues have the equipment, workspace and resources they need to do their jobs effectively.
• Managing office equipment, IT equipment, phones, printers, stationery, furniture and other supplies.
• Maintaining accurate equipment and asset records and ensuring equipment is properly allocated and accounted for.
• Acting as the main point of contact for our external IT support provider, coordinating requests, chasing outstanding issues and escalating problems when necessary.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and contractors and making sure we receive a high-quality service and good value for money.
• Keeping on top of contracts, renewal dates, insurance administration and other important office deadlines.
• Supporting new starters by making sure their equipment, workspace and induction arrangements are ready for their first day.
• Coordinating DSE assessments and arranging appropriate equipment where required.
• Supporting Health & Safety arrangements, including Fire Marshals, First Aiders, testing, training and the Health & Safety Committee.
• Managing and maintaining our Business Continuity Plan and supporting GDPR and information security requirements.

About You

You'll be someone who genuinely loves organisation and takes pride in making things work well.

You're probably the person who notices when something isn't working and fixes it rather than walking past it. You keep track of the detail, remember deadlines, chase things when needed and don't leave jobs half finished.

You'll be comfortable juggling lots of different priorities and switching quickly between tasks without losing sight of what needs to happen.

You'll be tech savvy and confident learning new systems. You don't need to be an IT expert, but you'll be comfortable troubleshooting straightforward problems, working with external IT support and finding better ways to use technology to make our lives easier.

Just as importantly, you'll be friendly, approachable and warm. You'll deal with colleagues, residents, visitors, contractors and partners, so we want someone who enjoys building relationships and providing brilliant service.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to anticipate what needs doing rather than waiting to be asked.
• Someone who takes ownership and gets things done.
• Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities.
• Tech savvy and confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• A natural problem-solver who looks for solutions.
• Reliable and great at following things through to completion.
• Friendly, warm and approachable.
• Confident dealing with suppliers and external contractors.
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Able to work independently without needing close supervision
• Always looking for ways to make systems and processes simpler and better.

You'll ideally have previous experience as an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, PA, senior administrator or in another role where you've been responsible for keeping a busy organisation running effectively. This reflects the experience requirements in the existing JD. 

Experience of managing a reception function, facilities, suppliers, IT support or Health & Safety would be an advantage, but we're particularly interested in how you work: your organisation, pace, initiative, judgement and ability to make things happen.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a central part of a busy, purpose-driven organisation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a visible difference to how our organisation operates every day.
• Create a brilliant working environment for our colleagues.
• Improve systems and introduce smarter ways of working.
• Work with people across the whole organisation.
• Take genuine ownership of your area rather than simply completing a list of tasks.
• Join a friendly, supportive team where your ideas and initiative will be welcomed.
• Work for an organisation making a meaningful difference to young people and communities.

Everyone is Welcome Here

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

As a charity with a Christian heritage, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none. All appointments are made on merit.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Safer Recruitment

YMCA South Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which will include a DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, employment references, qualification checks where applicable and other relevant pre-employment screening in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Ready to Apply?

If you're highly organised, love working at pace and get satisfaction from making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're the sort of person who sees a problem and thinks "I'll sort that", rather than waiting for someone else to do it, you could be exactly who we're looking for.

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

AFRIL is recruiting for our next Casework Manager, following the advancement of the current post holder into another role within the organisation. We are looking for a hard working and dynamic person who can balance the operational demands of casework and managing frontline services, with excellent HR skills and a keen interest in policy and developing partnerships. This is an exciting and integral role within a supportive and dynamic team at AFRIL, which would be ideal for a highly experienced caseworker or solicitor seeking to gain leadership experience in a community led organisation.

The successful candidate will lead a team of 3 Caseworkers (as well as a team of volunteers) in the delivery of AQS casework in the areas of housing, asylum support, welfare benefits and community care, and the provision of Immigration Advice Authority Level 2 advice. The post holder will also hold key funder and partner relationships, oversee compliance, safeguarding and support the Executive Director with AFRIL's external policy work. 

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider team and organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong liberal instincts and support our mission to defend civil liberties in the UK.

This is a varied and hands-on role with responsibility across multiple operational areas, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. It is a new role to the organisation, initially offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Why join Big Brother Watch?

• A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance

• A dynamic, successful and friendly team in a supportive working environment

• The opportunity to take ownership of an important and varied role

• The chance to contribute to an organisation at the forefront of defending freedom in the UK

Flexible working that works for you

• 16 hours per work, with flexibility as to how these are worked

• We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours, potentially variations across term times / school holidays)

• Hybrid working, in practice will likely require min. 50% office attendance

The rest of our team works full time in-office. However, for this particular part-time role we aim to agree on a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability while fitting around your other commitments. We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.

About you

You’ll have strong experience managing or co-ordinating a busy office or operational environment. You’ll be confident in taking on tasks proactively, looking for ways to plan ahead to ensure smooth operational running and improved efficiency, and independently finding solutions. You’ll have excellent communication skills, liaising with all team members and providing the team with essential operational support as needed. You’ll have good IT office skills.

Operations Manager job description

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised and efficient

• Help co-ordinate logistics for meetings and staff travel

• Co-ordinate IT support, equipment and asset management

• Lead IT migration projects (e.g. changing software/support suppliers, as directed)

• Ensure the office and kitchen are adequately supplied

• Support with HR admin including recruitment of staff, volunteers and contractors

• Organise staff socials

• Organise cycle to work scheme

• Liaise with accountants, support basic book-keeping (receipt filing)

• Support with internal file storage, physical and digital

• Support with maintenance of databases

• Assist with postage and physical mailouts to our supporters

• Commit to highest standards of data protection

• Periodically undertake required office risk assessments

Big Brother Watch

Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.

We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in Parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.

We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of 7 (growing to 8) staff members and 5 volunteers.

Role Purpose

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation of multiple projects run by Bassetlaw Foodbank (BFB). They will be required to deputise for the CEO, ensure compliance is followed, that BFB’s premises are well maintained and all projects have what they need to operate on a daily basis.

About us

Bassetlaw Foodbank was established in 2012 to tackle food insecurity across the district of Bassetlaw. Since 2020 the charity has expanded to tackle poverty on multiple fronts, running projects that focus both on the affordability and accessibility of food. We support residents of Bassetlaw who are in crisis, and those at risk of falling into crisis.

Key Responsibilities

Main Duties:

· Supporting the CEO; in line with the structure chart, managing paid resources (including deputising as needed).

· To oversee and ensure the operation of all BFB’s projects in tandem with one another.

· Managing volunteers across several charity projects.

· Being responsible for compliance across BFB’s sites.

· Being a point of contact for staff, volunteers, supporters, external and referral agencies, and clients.

· Occasionally acting as a key ‘face’ of Bassetlaw Foodbank; networking on behalf of BFB; raising the profile of BFB; encouraging donations.

· Being a contact point for the organisation in relation to the charity including supporters, volunteers, referral agencies and clients.

· Ensuring the completion of daily/routine paperwork in line with operational procedures and role portraits.

· Be responsible for good operational standards and working practices in the warehouse and storage areas.

· Reviewing and updating risk assessments, policies, and procedures; keeping staff and volunteers updated with Trustee-approved information.

· Ensuring all referrals are dealt with accurately and efficiently; being aware of clients’ confidentiality and dignity. This includes talking directly to service users to triage their requests for emergency food parcels.

· Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are recorded and maintained; preparing for and actioning all Health and Safety audits.

· Ensuring Food Hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times in all BFB’s operations.

· Overseeing operational spending and other financial transactions in line with the budget.

· Ensuring all charity vehicles are maintained and compliant.

· Develop relationships with the outlying community to ensure access for all.

· Being a key holder for BFB’s sites and responding to call-outs as required.

· Occasionally filling in as the key member of staff on the mobile community shop, including driving the van and serving customers.

· Any other duties that may be reasonably requested to ensure delivery of BFB’s aims and objectives.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence representing an organisation in public and community settings.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

· A willingness to work flexibly within the week determined by operational priorities.

· Safeguarding training Level 2, or a willingness to complete.

· Food Hygiene Level 2, or a willingness to complete.

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple activities.
• This role requires the post holder to move stock in our warehouse, and occasional cover operations on our mobile community shop, so the ability to carry out heavy lifting, following manual handling procedures, is essential.
• Full driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experience working in the voluntary or community sector.

· Experience working with or coordinating volunteers.

• Experience managing a charity or businesses’ operations.
• A knowledge of compliance and health and safety.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for tackling poverty and supporting a local community.
• Friendly, approachable and confident communicator.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
• Organised.
• Flexible and willing to work outdoors and in community settings.

About the role

Hours: 26 hours a week. We envision working across regular days (Tuesday to Friday) throughout the week, with some flexibility required on occasion.

Salary: £19,438 pro rata (£28,041 FTE equivalent)

Location: The role will be based at Bassetlaw Foodbank’s office in Worksop, but regular travel to events, meetings and other opportunities across the district will be required.

Line Manager: CEO

Additional information: Outdoor working and community outreach are occasional parts of the role. Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to attend events or activities.

Please note that as this role may include working with vulnerable adults the successful candidate will be subject to a successful DBS check.

Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.

This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

About BrainWaves Research

BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.

We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.

BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.

The opportunity

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.

The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.

You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.

This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising and income growth

• Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.

• Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

• Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.

• Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.

• Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.

• Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.

Major donors, corporates and supporters

• Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.

• Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.

• Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.

• Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.

• Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.

CRM, data and fundraising operations

• Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.

• Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.

• Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.

• Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.

• Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.

• Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.

Collaborative working

• Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.

• Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.

• Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.

About you

You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.

You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.

• Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.

• Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.

• Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.

• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.

• A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.

Desirable experience

• Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.

• Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.

• Experience of corporate partnerships.

• Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.

• Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.

• Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.

• Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.

• Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.

• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.

• Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.

• A flexible, predominantly home-based role.

• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata.

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.

• Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.

START are recruiting for an Operations Manager.

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Salford
Employer: START
Hours: 4 Days per week (28 hours) worked across Monday to Friday, specific work pattern to be agreed, with flexibility required)
Salary Band: £33,860 - £40,000 FTE (£27,088 - £32,000 per annum actual for 28 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Annual Leave: 30 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

About Us

START is a Salford based mental health charity, of over 30 years, that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of START by ensuring the organisation operates safely, efficiently and in line with best practice.

Core Responsibilities

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the charity, leading on health and safety, facilities management, information governance, H.R, organisational policies and procedures, and the continuous improvement of our operational systems. You will also manage operational staff, lead key organisational projects and work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees, partners and external contractors to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.

This varied and rewarding role requires a confident leader with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery. You will be passionate about creating efficient systems, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.

Additional Information

If you are an experienced operational leader who thrives on driving improvement, building strong relationships and supporting an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for receiving applications will be Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 12 noon.

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

START are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. With this in mind, we welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation

No agencies please.

Help create a place where people feel welcome.

At Likewise, we believe that places matter.

Every day our Community Hub is used by clients, community members, volunteers, students, partners and staff. People come here for support, community activities, therapy, learning, work, a cup of tea or simply to spend time with others. The way the Hub feels and functions has a real impact on people's experience. 

We're looking for someone to take ownership of the spaces, systems and practical coordination that help everything work well.

This role combines facilities, operations, coordination and community in a way that's quite unusual. You'll look after the day-to-day running of our building, support the wider organisation, coordinate room hire, oversee health and safety, improve systems and help create an environment where people feel welcome and colleagues have what they need to do their best work.

You'll probably enjoy this role if you like creating order, improving how things work and taking ownership. You're someone who notices what needs attention, whether that's a space, a process or a practical problem, and enjoys sorting it out. You get satisfaction from helping things run well and from creating places where people enjoy being.

Likewise is a community-centred mental health charity based in Camden. We believe people thrive through meaningful relationships, supportive communities and opportunities to contribute. We're also trying to build a different kind of organisation—one that values trust, autonomy, learning and shared responsibility. People here are encouraged to think for themselves, contribute ideas and take ownership of their work. 

This role would suit someone with experience of coordinating an office, community space, workplace or similar environment who enjoys balancing practical organisation with working alongside people. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Doing Good Recruitment is proud to be partnering with Cornerstone Place on the appointment of an Operations and Project Coordinator.

At Cornerstone Place, we are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our growing team at an exciting stage of our development. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside our Co-Founders, helping to build and scale a multi-award-winning social enterprise tackling one of the UK's most urgent social challenges: the shortage of genuinely affordable homes for people in the greatest housing need.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, with flexible remote working and occasional travel for partner meetings, site visits and sector events across England.

Who We Are

Cornerstone Place is a multi-award-winning social enterprise with a bold ambition to transform how social housing is delivered in the UK.

We exist because too many people lack access to safe, stable and affordable homes. Through our Impact First Social Housing® model, we create 100% social housing with 0% profit, ensuring homes and the long-term value they generate remain focused on social impact rather than financial extraction.

Working in partnership with local authorities, charities and asset-locked housing providers, we develop homes that are environmentally sustainable, designed for long-term community benefit and built to support the people who need them most.

As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for someone who wants to help build an organisation capable of creating lasting systemic change.

The Role

Working closely with both Co-Founders, the Operations and Project Coordinator will play a key and highly varied role across strategy, project development, partnerships, operations and organisational growth.

You will help progress new housing projects, support strategic partnerships, conduct research and analysis, contribute to thought leadership activity and assist in developing the systems and processes that enable Cornerstone Place to scale its impact.

This is not a traditional support role. It is an opportunity to become a key contributor within a small and entrepreneurial organisation, gaining first-hand experience of how a mission-led organisation is built while helping drive meaningful work forward.

Day-to-day, you might be researching a new housing opportunity, preparing briefing materials for local authority partners, supporting partnership development, analysing policy changes affecting the sector, attending meetings with stakeholders, or helping design and improve the internal systems and AI-enabled tools that support our work.

As your experience grows, you will be encouraged to take ownership of projects and workstreams, helping turn ideas into action and strategy into measurable impact.

We understand that the areas of focus are somewhat unique to Cornerstone Place and that finding someone with direct experience across all elements of the role is unlikely. As well as appropriate experience we will also be evaluating applicants based on a wider set of criteria. We are looking for someone with values aligned to ours, a demonstrable ability to learn and implement new skills, the right attitude and a desire to get behind our mission. Your supporting letter (see below) will be critical in this regard.

About You

You are intellectually curious, highly organised and motivated by the opportunity to tackle complex social challenges.

You enjoy moving between strategic thinking and practical execution, are comfortable working in environments where priorities evolve, and are proactive in identifying ways to create progress and solve problems.

We are particularly interested in people who demonstrate:

• Are motivated by creating meaningful social impact
• Enjoy learning quickly and adapt rapidly and apply new knowledge effectively.
• Can improve workflows and identify practical solutions.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Use technology confidently to improve efficiency, insight and decision-making

You do not need previous experience in housing to be successful in this role. We are open to candidates from a wide range of professional, educational and personal backgrounds.

You may be an early-career professional seeking exceptional development opportunities, or someone looking to apply transferable skills to a role with meaningful social impact. What matters most is your potential, values and commitment to our mission.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Cornerstone Place is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or socio-economic background.

We believe diverse perspectives help create better solutions to complex social challenges and strengthen our ability to deliver meaningful impact.

We recognise that great candidates do not always meet every requirement listed in a job description. If this opportunity excites you and you believe you could contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply.

How To Apply

We are partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this campaign. Please click Apply to submit your up-to-date CV and a one page supporting letter following these guidelines.

In no more than one page, please outline why you would be keen to work at Cornerstone Place and what you could bring to the role. Where possible, please provide some examples across the following areas.

• Your motivation for creating meaningful social impact
• Enjoy learning quickly and adapt rapidly and apply new knowledge effectively.
• Improving workflows and identifying practical solutions.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Using technology confidently to improve efficiency, insight and decision-making

Using AI: We want to hear your authentic voice. If you use AI, it should only support clarity, flow, or correcting typos—not replace your own perspective. This is your opportunity to show your genuine motivation, passion, and real experiences

Permanent | 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (no evenings, bank holidays or nights)

Occasional Saturday cover required.

As a Clinical Services Matron at MSI Reproductive Choices UK, you'll have the opportunity to shape how care is delivered across your region, leading talented clinical teams, developing future leaders and ensuring every client receives safe, compassionate and exceptional care.

This is more than an operational leadership role. It's an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, inspire others and make a lasting difference to both colleagues and the people who rely on our services every day.

Lead people. Improve services. Drive change.

You'll provide leadership across multiple treatment centres, supporting Clinical Team Leaders and multidisciplinary teams to consistently deliver outstanding clinical care.

From coaching and developing colleagues to strengthening clinical governance and identifying opportunities for service improvement, you'll be trusted to create an environment where people can thrive and high-quality care is the standard, not the exception.

Working collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders, you'll help shape the future of our services while ensuring compliance, quality and client experience remain at the centre of every decision.

The impact you'll have

As Clinical Services Matron, you'll play a vital role in:

• Leading and developing high-performing clinical teams.
• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining excellence in clinical governance and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting service innovation and quality improvement across multiple sites.
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to reach their full potential.
• Ensuring every client receives compassionate, person-centred care.

Travel across regional treatment centres forms part of this role, giving you the opportunity to build relationships with teams and provide consistent leadership across the region.

We're looking for a leader who...

You'll be a registered healthcare professional with significant leadership experience and a genuine passion for developing people.

You'll bring experience of leading clinical teams, a strong understanding of governance and patient safety, and the confidence to influence, support and inspire others through change.

Experience within sexual and reproductive healthcare or leading across multiple sites would be advantageous, but most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional care and creating positive outcomes for both clients and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

�� Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.

�� Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.

�� Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.