Arts administrator jobs in kingston upon thames, greater london
The Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO/Director will be responsible for the overall strategic, financial, and operational leadership of Chelsea Theatre. This is a hands-on role with a focus on balancing the day-to-day running of the operational activities of the venue, with essential components such as stakeholder management, community engagement and income generation.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will:
• Provide leadership and responsibility for the charity’s purpose, administration and financial management plus ensure compliance with the law and regulations.
• Generate significant earned income from one-off and repeat hirers, including local community organisations, commercial contracts, arts organisations and private hires, with a focus on high quality customer care.
• Increase income from grants, corporates and funds from individuals, with support from Trustees.
• Run the building as a community centre, making an ever-increasing positive impact in the local community and beyond.
• Motivate and engage a small team of staff and volunteers, and broad range of stakeholders and prospective supporters.
• Where necessary, with the team, be capable of delivering a range of operational tasks, such as updating the website and managing the box office systems.
• Act as ambassador for the charity, building relationships with partners and stakeholders in the community, local government and with businesses.
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
• Work with the Board to develop and implement a clear vision and business strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the Chelsea Theatre.
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities, including venue hire, sponsorship, and partnerships. Support the Board with fundraising.
• Lead on business development and marketing initiatives to increase revenue while maintaining the venue’s community-focused ethos.
• Ensure the organisation’s mixed team of staff and volunteers are focused on supporting the business’s mission and objectives.
Venue & Operational Management
• Oversee all aspects of venue operations, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, customer experience, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage budgets effectively, ensuring quality financial reporting, financial stability, and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Ability to optimise rental income and diversify income streams, while serving community needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, local authorities, businesses, and community groups.
• Operate within the annual budget. Monitor key indicators of the organisation’s impact and financial health.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
• Develop and nurture partnerships with the local community, ensuring the theatre remains a welcoming and accessible space for all.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to align organisational commercial goals with community needs and expectations.
• Further develop a balanced and funded community programme, which currently include a flagship youth theatre scheme, to reflect community needs and interests.
• Represent Chelsea Theatre externally, acting as an advocate for its work and impact.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate direct marketing professional, or someone with relevant transferable skills, to join us as our new Direct Marketing Fundraiser.
This is an exciting time to join the fundraising team with significant growth across multiple income streams, including individual giving. This role will be integral to developing our individual giving programme to support the growth and sustainability of our income, whilst also driving supporter engagement. You will be responsible for the hospice’s direct mail campaigns and maintaining and developing strong relationships with donors to maximise income generation. You will be involved in a range of individual giving activities including regular giving, appeals and lottery.
You will have excellent communication skills, being able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and supporters and will work closely with our Communications and Marketing team. We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, strong organisational abilities and a track record of delivering projects on time.
Based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, this role is a brilliant opportunity for someone to add value to a growing fundraising team. If you are passionate about raising money to help, make our services available to all families that need us and will reflect our core values in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire




About us: Tender works with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Since 2003, Tender’s work has grown and diversified from a single workshop programme delivered to schools, into a broader range of programmes reaching both children and young people and professionals with a safeguarding responsibility such as teachers, youth workers, social care workers and foster carers. Tender’s programmes include Healthy Relationships projects delivered across England, projects delivered using online resources and technology, specialist projects for vulnerable children and young people, whole school and whole setting approaches, and training for professionals with safeguarding responsibility and in workplaces.
About the role: The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:
- Coordinating the administration of all aspects of Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation, with a focus on the coordination of our INSET work with schools.
- Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions
Success in this role would mean that, after six months, you will have:
- Successfully coordinated the delivery of our adult training sessions in schools and youth settings
- Built good working relationships with the schools and settings we work in, and the facilitators who deliver our work
- Supported and worked flexibly with the Head of Adult Services and other colleagues to ensure the high quality and continued improvement of our work
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies
Essential requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in developing and delivering domestic violence training, or equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake the Level 3 training
- Proficiency in office software, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Ability to coordinate complex projects involving a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
- Ability to manage your own time and priorities to meet the agreed objectives
- Ability to work with colleagues across departments and organisations
- Ability to solve problems, working flexibly and collaboratively
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A dynamic and forward-thinking performing arts organisation in Central London is seeking a General Manager to support its growth and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team at a pivotal time, playing a key role in driving the organisation’s mission and ensuring its smooth day-to-day running.
Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working available | Salary: £40,000
As General Manager, you will:
- Lead on organisational finance processes, including budgeting, cashflow, payroll, and reporting.
- Oversee and streamline operational systems, HR, and governance frameworks.
- Line manage a small operational team and support the broader staff’s wellbeing and professional development.
- Ensure legal, insurance, and policy compliance across all activities.
- Support reporting to Boards and statutory bodies, coordinating calendars and documentation.
- Be a key player in planning, internal communication, and external stakeholder liaison.
The successful candidate will have:
- Demonstrable experience in administration and operational leadership.
- Strong finance and budget management skills.
- A background in HR or line management.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities with clarity and empathy.
- A genuine passion for the arts and inclusive, values-led leadership.
Experience within the arts, charity or non-profit sector is advantageous, as is familiarity with platforms such as Ticketsolve and Sage 50 Payroll, but not essential.
For more information please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Programmes Coordinator
We are seeking a passionate and highly organised Programmes Coordinator to help deliver impactful, inclusive music education across our flagship London schools
Position: Programmes Coordinator
Salary: £27,846 + 5% pension contribution
Location: Hybrid – Remote & Office-based (Kennington, London SE11)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (8am start during term-time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 7th May 2025
Interview Dates: Monday 12th or Tuesday 13th May (1st round), Friday 16th May (2nd round)
About the Role
As Programmes Coordinator you will be a vital member of the Programmes Team, supporting the smooth coordination of Schools and Teacher Training programmes. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the charity’s award-winning music education initiatives run efficiently and inclusively across their Flagship Schools and national training network.
Some Key Responsibilities Include:
• Coordinate schedules, lessons, events and exams across central London Flagship Schools.
• Manage communications via the Programmes inbox, responding to parents, teachers, and stakeholders.
• Administer resources, instruments, payments, bursaries, and teacher invoices.
• Support student transitions, assessments, and reports in partnership with programme leads.
• Organise concerts and major events including M-Fest and seasonal showcases.
• Coordinate logistics for national training initiatives like Musicians of Change (PGCEi), including scheduling, recruitment, venue booking, and graduation processes.
• Manage data and systems including a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and evaluation tools.
• Assist with financial tracking, freelancer contracting, and administrative support across all programme areas.
About You
You will need to be an efficient, proactive organiser who thrives in a collaborative environment. Have a keen eye for detail, a calm approach under pressure, and a passion for inclusive education or the arts.
Essential Skills & Experience:
• Excellent organisation, time management and multitasking abilities
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experienced in coordinating timetables, meetings, and resources in busy teams
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and able to manage data securely and effectively
• Financial administration experience, including working with budgets and invoices
• A belief in equity, diversity and inclusion and a willingness to learn and grow
Desirable:
• Knowledge of music, education, or the non-profit/arts sector
• Experience using tools like Trello, Mailchimp, Jotform or similar
About the Organisation
The organisation is a bold and inclusive music education charity transforming lives through music. Working nationally to challenge inequity in music education, train the next generation of inclusive teachers, and inspire children through long-term musical learning. From their work in diverse London schools to the postgraduate teacher training programme, they’re building a more equitable future for music.
The charity are proud of the warm, inclusive culture and are committed to staff well-being, development and flexible working. The team is passionate, kind, and united by the belief that every child deserves access to high-quality music education.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Project Coordinator, Education Administrator, Music Administrator, Programme Officer, School Liaison Officer, Arts Project Assistant, Events Coordinator, Training Administrator etc.
Are you a highly experienced, driven and proactive finance & operations professional? Are you passionate about creativity and social impact? Would you like to join a multi-award-winning charity at a time of exceptional growth and impact? We would love to hear from you.
Create has just entered Year Five of its ambitious seven-year strategy to double its reach/impact by the charity’s 25th anniversary in 2028. As the charity progresses into this critical phase of development, we have been awarded a major (£320k) grant to support capacity building. This will enable the further implementation of Salesforce as the charity’s CRM, focusing on the project management and finance functions of operation, transforming efficiency and reducing administrative strain. This will be achieved by creating the position of Technical Project Lead to project manage and oversee implementation of Salesforce; increasing capacity in the finance team by appointing a Finance Manager; and implementing new cloud-based financial accounting software to work alongside Salesforce. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the charity and make your mark.
The Director of Finance & Operations will direct, administer and coordinate the financial, governance, HR, IT and operational activities of the charity in accordance with company policies and the Strategic Plan established by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Board of Trustees, and to assure the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the planning, delivery and reporting of these activities.
Salary: £46,000-£51,000 per annum depending on experience.
How to apply
Download the application pack from our website which includes a full job description and person specification.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
1st Interviews: Thursday 15 May at Create’s offices
2nd Interviews: Tuesday 20 May at Create’s offices
To apply, please send a completed application form with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.
Completed application forms should be returned to Create with the job title in the subject field).
Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.
No agencies / consultancies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the heart of a truly exciting heritage restoration project to restore, renew and open up to new audiences, a nationally-important building in a thriving but economically and socially challenged central London neighbourhood.
In November 2024, St Peter’s Walworth submitted a First-Round application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for Development Phase funding for the “Building Beyond: Soane Reimagined” project. The request was for a First Round Pass of £3.1m and a Development Grant of £438,000. A decision was received by NLHF on 13th March 2025 and pending Permission to Start, the Development Phase is set to run for 18 months, at which point a Delivery Round application will be submitted to activate a Delivery Phase. Staff, a Design Team, a QS and specialist consultants will need to be competitively appointed to complete a list of required documents/studies for the Delivery application. Design development needs to be completed to RIBA Stage 3, planning, Faculty and consents need to be in place and all partnership funding raised or pledged.
Capital works are proposed to the exterior of the Church, respecting its heritage integrity, making it more sustainable and putting it in good order throughout. Similarly inside, where improvements will make the Church more welcoming, improving infrastructure and circulation and accommodating planned activities. Works will take place over the three floors: Crypt Basement, the Ground Floor and the Gallery/First Floor.
A full time Heritage Manager will need to be appointed at the beginning of the 18-month Development Phase. The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Project reporting to Claire Maugham (Chair of the Steering Group Committee) involved in strategic planning, management, execution, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. In order to achieve the goals of St Peter’s Walworth, they will oversee design development to RIBA Stage 3 of “Building Beyond: Soane Reimagined” and oversee the preparation of key NLHF checklist documents, supporting on the roll out of a successful fundraising campaign - with a target to raise just over £1m working with a Fundraising Appeal Board, and a F/T Trusts and Foundations Manager.
The Heritage Manager will be a strategic thinker with an understanding of the planning and delivery of major projects funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). We are also looking for a candidate that will successfully integrate partnerships that are being forged in the local area. They should have a strong background in project management and possess the ability to move adeptly between big picture thinking and day-to-day operations, where it will be necessary, for example, to process their own admin.
The Heritage Manager will have some experience of fundraising, networking and financial management and be comfortable working in a start-up environment, being able to demonstrate experience of extensive community engagement, as well as an understanding of and empathy with the ambitions and vision of the St Peter’s Walworth PCC (Parochial Church Council) and the needs of a Grade 1 listed building.
They will bring an inclusive approach to their work, able to centre and involve the church and local community in the project while integrating the experience of a wide range of volunteer professionals
Their task will be ensure that the project is delivered within time and to budget in accordance with an agreed programme, budget and checklist of deliverables, as well as working closely with all project stakeholders and partners.
St Peter’s Walworth is an inclusive and welcoming Church. We seek candidates with the skills and experience required, irrespective of any protected characteristics, and encourage applications from all regardless of background. We are especially keen to receive applications from people who are members of communities minoritised and under-represented in the heritage sector. We are a Christian church but this role may be filled by someone of any faith or of none.
Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.
The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe.
The skills:
· Chartered Accountant.
· Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.
· A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts
· Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.
· Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.
· Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.
· An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.
· Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.
· An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.
· Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.
· Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.
· Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.
· Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.
· The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.
· Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.
· Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.
The team:
The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget management and financial information to support funding applications and stewardship. You will also provide excellent reporting to support the Executive and Board.
It is an exciting time for the charity, following the opening of World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in 2023, our second site for music teaching, which includes a café, concert hall and recording studio. The operation of two sites has increased our activities and overheads, making the Senior Finance Officer role even more crucial. We have also established a CIC through which new earned income streams are channelled. The Senior Finance Officer will have the opportunity to develop and shape financial processes and contribute to forward planning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The Development Director will lead our fundraising strategy, building the relationships and resources that power our bold, nationally-reaching work.
As Development Director, you will work closely with the joint CEOs (Holly and Lisa) to deliver Headlong’s fundraising strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop the role and will be responsible for raising the funds to support Headlong’s mission and vision over the long-term.
You will lead on prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing and delivering fundraising events. You will set a fundraising culture with the Board and wider staff, advocating for the power of fundraising to push Headlong into its next chapter.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and will take an active role in the organisation and as an ambassador for Headlong in different contexts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Youth Action Alliance (YAA), our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present and promote their ambitions for the future. We are ambitious to grow, to continue supporting more young people and influence positive change. To do this we are looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to provide a range of financial support duties and administer the organisation’s general ledger and finance system.
This post will provide high-quality support to the technology and operations of the organisation, to ensure the smooth running of the main site and enable YAA to meet and deliver on its core objectives and obligations. The post holder will provide administrative support to YAA, covering a wide range of tasks and activities including (but not limited to) procurement coordination, travel and logistics, department meetings and off-site activities, diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking for our board and meetings for staff, members and stakeholders.
General Requirements
● To support the delivery of Youth Action Alliance
● To ensure a friendly, professional and informative service to all visitors and stakeholders, ensuring that any enquiries are responded to sensitively and appropriately
● To maintain a diary and manage all incoming calls and all correspondence
● To develop good working relationships across all YAA teams and external partners
● To attend and support meetings including minuting (including evening, weekend and events as/when required)
● To collate and maintain all documentation relating to the business
● To act as a point of contact to all Board of trustees, staff, participants and stakeholders
● To deal with supplier queries in a timely and professional manner and follow up on any rejected or unprocessed payments
● To manage office maintenance including ordering equipment, stationery and products needed for the day-to-day running of YAA
● To be the appointed Fire Marshall of YAA and oversee all Fire Safety duties and training
● To be the appointed First Aid Officer on-site and to ensure all members of staff are First Aid trained
● To oversee the Health and Safety of YAA and ensure all aspects are attended to in line with the YAA Health and safety Policy and PPE in line with COVID-19 guidance.
● Maintaining risk assessment and action logs
● To ensure the main office is kept clean, tidy and presentable
● To maintain the Memberships master sheet and contracts
● To create and maintain the security of all sensitive data in accordance with YAA Data Protection Policy including filing system and database of shared drive and in-house hard copies
● To manage referrals in and out of YAA
● To closely work with and support the CEO to support in their work duties
● To add participants, staff and registers of all projects to inhouse software and run reports from the system as/when required
● To coordinate and deliver inductions to new starters, ensuring all staff are DBS checked and all training certificates are updated as required
● To liaise with the CEO to ensure all staff, facilitator and contractors' contracts/SLAs are up-to-date
● To process all organisational income and expenditure and maintain and update all financial documentation accurately
● To assist and support all staff with the smooth operation of all finance matters
● To provide accounts against budgets for the Board of Trustee meeting
● Data analysis, reporting and using the data that we collect to help YAA fulfil its aims and evidence impact
This job description cannot cover every task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with
Person Specification
Essential
● A college equivalent qualification
● Experience in developing and implementing administrative systems
● Able to work independently or as part of a team.
● Good Organisational and administrative skills and experience
● Database experience – experience in managing and administering databases, or a willingness to learn
● Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines
● Ability to work calmly and efficiently whilst managing complex workloads
● Attention to detail – being able to provide accurate and up-to-date information is critical.
● A positive, solution-focussed approach and a can-do attitude towards work
● Excellent IT skills – including MS Office and particularly Excel
● Excellent Literacy and Numeracy – You will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills. You will have good attention to detail and will be able to check and proofread for accuracy. You will be confident handling numbers.
● Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people.
● Working in a small team with tight resources you will be flexible and enjoy helping out with getting things done.
● Be passionate about our vision to support children and young people, committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.
● Acts on own intiative and works effectively under own direction
● A willingness to learn and develop understanding of data protection, regulatory frameworks and charitable best practice and the related implications for an arts charity
Desirable
● Trained in accounting and finance software
● Proactive, detail-oriented, creative and passionate in designing and executing processes to enhance the organisation
● Qualified or part-qualified in a recognised accounting qualification
● Experience working in a youth organisation
● Knowledge of the charity sector
● Experience of proactively contributing data to Views system with an understanding of GDPR and related policy.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: £25,459.20 per year
Expected hours: 28.8 per week
Schedule:
- 4 working days
- Evening and weekend availability (working flexibility desirable due to occasional organised events/meetings)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced, visionary and strategic Director of Community Services to lead and develop our Advice and Support Services and our Engagement and Development Programmes. You will have a passion for, and a demonstrable track record of, building strong, resilient, and inclusive communities as well as developing and motivating a team of staff and volunteers. You will be a supportive, compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced leader and manager of Community led and quality-led Community services.
An effective change manager, you will be passionate about making a real difference to the Irish and wider communities across London. This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team of the London Irish Centre (LIC) as it embarks upon a significant turning point in its 70-year history, helping the charity deliver its ambitious organisational strategy to empower and enrich even more lives through Irish Community and Culture.
About You
- You have demonstrable experience of leading and managing community services in the independent or public sector for a minimum of ten years.
- You are a professional, enthusiastic leader who can bring your sector experience to benefit this critical role and the wider organisation.
- You are an inspirational leader, bringing a team and others with you and leading by example.
- You have a proven track record in successfully leading a team, across multiple service delivery areas, and in implementing change.
- You are well-organised, able to manage several competing requirements with the ability to prioritise your work effectively to meet tight deadlines.
- You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and are comfortable working with people across a wide portfolio, with various levels of experience and socio-economic backgrounds.
Key areas of responsibility
Workforce
- Maintain a positive culture within the Centre in line with the London Irish Centre values and expectations.
- Overall responsibility for management, development, motivation, support and appraisal of the community services teams, and other team members when agreed with the line manager.
- Maintain and implement effective policies and processes for managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment and retention, induction, training and appraisals.
- Ensure adequate and appropriately skilled staffing of the community services team.
- Monitor performance against budgets, targets and Key Performance Indicators.
- Ensure best practice and quality assured delivery of Community Services and Programmes.
Financial
- Overall responsibility for management and reporting of community services budget.
- Overall responsibility for management and monitoring of all community services` grants.
- Responsibility for ensuring services are managed within delegated budget.
- Operating within financial governance arrangements at London Irish Centre.
Income generation
- Ensure relationships with all supporters and donors are managed and developed effectively, including trusts, individuals, major donors and corporate partners.
- Identify suitable new grant and trust funds and lead on applications.
- Lead on monitoring, reporting and submissions for current grant and trust funds in accordance with funders` requirements.
Impact and Innovation
- Overall responsibility for the service`s impact management in line with the London Irish Centre’s theory of change.
- Lead on identification and adoption of innovative technology to improve the processes and impact on community services.
- Overall responsibility for communicating the outcomes and impact of the community services and programmes.
- Strategic Development.
- Work with the CEO, other management and the Board of Trustees to set and achieve the charity`s strategic objectives.
- Ensure Community Services resources are effectively targeted.
- Lead in implementing a strategic plan for Community Services and support team leaders to deliver against performance targets.
- Develop and foster positive relationships with external stakeholders.
- Engage with existing and new partners to ensure the charity meets the increasing needs of those who use our community services.
This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Director of Community Services. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.
In our application pack we have included a job description and person specification to support your candidature. The details in the job description and person specification should be addressed in a maximum one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include your current job title, salary and position within banding where relevant. Click apply, upload your CV and cover letter to the portal on our website link.
Please note that all roles at the London Irish Centre are subject to enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th April 9:00 a.m.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will be actively interviewing. We reserve the right to close applications before the stated deadline. Interviews will begin with an initial online screening, followed by in-person interviews at the Centre, likely during the week commencing May 5th.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Database Manager
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
6-month Fixed Term Contract
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in data management and Raiser's Edge to support the Advancement department.
In this role, you will manage and improve the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring data accuracy, supporting fundraising and membership initiatives, and overseeing the Database team. You will be essential in managing donation tracking, membership processes, gift aid claims, and financial reporting while also contributing to the ongoing development of data systems to support future growth and potential changes in platform or infrastructure.
The Planning and Operations team within the Advancement department is looking for a motivated individual with experience in data management and Raiser's Edge. In this role, you will manage and improve the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring data accuracy, supporting fundraising and membership initiatives, and overseeing the Database team. You will be essential in managing donation tracking, membership processes, gift aid claims, and financial reporting.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Leading and developing the Database team, consisting of the Data Manager (Membership) and Database Assistant.
- Ensuring the accuracy and security of donor and membership data, collaborating closely with the IS team.
- Supporting the Senior Gifts and Planning Manager, Membership Services, and the Head of Planning and Operations to implement effective systems and procedures for ensuring data quality.
- Overseeing key data processes, including managing mailing lists, assisting with Gift Aid claims, and generating accurate financial reports.
- Providing training and support to staff across the Museum, ensuring proficiency in using Raiser's Edge for both fundraising and membership tasks.
- Analysing data and identifying areas of improvement, innovation, and cleaning priorities.
- Supporting data and systems development work to ensure readiness for potential future changes in platform or infrastructure.
About you:
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in data management
- Proficiency in Raiser's Edge
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to manage both membership and fundraising data processes
- Strong attention to detail
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
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Purpose:
To support the effective management of Ella’s office, community hub and homes, ensuring they remain safe, well-maintained, and fully operational. The Facilities Assistant will act as a key point of contact for contractors and suppliers, assist with general upkeep of the facilities, and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for staff and service users.
Main responsibilities:
Office and community hub support
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Ensure Ella’s office and community hub is well-maintained, clean, and organised for staff and service user use.
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Manage office supplies, ensuring sufficient stock levels of stationery, cleaning products, tea/coffee/milk, and other essentials.
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Collect the post regularly from Ella’s post address and ensure the post is delivered to the correct people.
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Conduct basic maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, tidying storage areas) and liaise with contractors for more significant repairs or upgrades.
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Perform regular health and safety checks, reporting any issues to the Operations Manager.
Home visits and contractor management
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Obtain quotes for externally commissioned maintenance and facilities related contracts, ad hoc repairs, and redecoration of the building.
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Oversee and maintain the safehouse repairs log, ensuring accurate and timely updates are provided to caseworkers.
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Travel to Ella’s safe homes as required to meet contractors, suppliers, or delivery personnel.
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Oversee on-site work, ensuring contractors adhere to safety protocols and complete work to the agreed standard.
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Provide access to properties for repairs, maintenance, and inspections, and communicate progress to the Operations Manager.
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Conduct basic checks within the homes, reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.
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Oversee and maintain the safehouse repairs log, ensuring accurate and timely updates are provided to caseworkers.
Health and Safety
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Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across all facilities, reporting hazards or risks to the Operations manager.
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Regularly inspect fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms) and assist with evacuation drills when necessary.
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Support the implementation of policies related to safe working environments.
General administration
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Maintain accurate records of contractor visits, maintenance schedules, and stock inventories.
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Assist the Operations Manager in keeping documentation up-to-date, including compliance certificates and maintenance logs.
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Communicate effectively with the team regarding any ongoing facilities work that may impact operations.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work independently.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
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Comfortable liaising with contractors and overseeing on-site work.
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Willingness to travel locally between Ella’s office and safe homes.
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A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
Desirable:
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Experience in facilities or property management.
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Familiarity with trauma-informed environments or working in the charity sector.
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Basic maintenance skills (e.g., DIY tasks).
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run five safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We encourage candidates to get in touch with us if you have any questions or are thinking about whether you might be right for the job. Please email us if you would like to set up a quick call.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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