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About Spear Norwich
Spear Norwich is a partnership between Spear and East Church Norwich!
East Church Norwich
Their vision is to play their part in sharing and reaching the East of England with the good news of Jesus. They are a large and growing church, one church, yet formed of multiple parishes across the city of Norwich. They are a family, journeying through life together, seeking to love God, to love each other, and to love those around us, as we gather and scatter. They gather on Sundays, as groups, communities, teams, and as family to worship, pray, and to open God's word, and to be filled over and over again with the Holy Spirit. They gather to connect with one another, to have fun, and to encourage each other along the way. They then scatter, to play their part in the mission that God calls us to, empowered by his Spirit to live everyday, supernatural lives for him.
Spear is at the very forefront of their mission to bring life through Jesus to all. They believe that every person, whether young or old, has a unique call on their life, and they want to see each person find the purpose for which they have been created. Find out more on their website.
You would be employed by East Church with Spear Norwich as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians. You are welcome to reach out to the Spear recruitment team to discuss further before applying, although Spear will also provide an informal conversation to discuss East Church's theology early on in the application process.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £28,000 - £32,000 FTE
- Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays
- A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
- The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms
Recruitment Process
Application Deadline: Monday 13th April, 5pm
Informal Call
Short Administration Task
Assessment and Interview Day: Friday 20th April
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and East Church. A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
- Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education
- A dynamic and engaging individual with an enthusiasm for and experience of group and 1-1 coaching and training.
- An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity.
- Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE MANAGER THE DAM
Hours:
35 hours per week
(Will Include Some Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary:
£34,594 p.a. - £37,624 p.a. - MYA Grade 7 Point 25-28
Fixed Term Funded to 31st January 2030
(With the Potential to be Extended to 31st January 2032)
Merseyside Youth Association is seeking an energetic and visionary Outdoor Education Centre Manager to lead our lakeside Outdoor Education Centre (based on the Lord Derby Estate in Knowsley) into its next exciting chapter.
You’ll be the driving force behind the Centre’s direction, designing imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people including those who may never have experienced the outdoors before.
Alongside the outdoor delivery, you’ll bring strong commercial flair: developing and delivering a robust income generation strategy, managing budgets, securing grants, expanding school and corporate bookings, and positioning MYA as the provider of choice for outdoor education locally and beyond.
You’ll build meaningful partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track both impact and financial KPIs, and ensure our programmes not only change lives but also sustain the long-term future of the Centre.
If you’re driven, innovative, and passionate about shaping inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people grow in confidence and joy, this is your opportunity to lead something remarkable.
Note: As part of your application please make sure you highlight how you meet both the Essential and Desirable elements of the job specification.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.
Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Monday 23rd March 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Centre Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Retail Property and Estates, as Centre Manager, you will lead a multiskilled team that delivers a consistently positive visitor experience at our flagship Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre at Hornbeam Park, Harrogate. This team provides a high level of customer service to the public across face-to-face interactions, email and telephone, while also creating a supportive working environment for employees and volunteers. This includes ensuring that the right resources, refreshments, and a clean, well maintained workspace are always available.
As part of the visitor experience, you will be accountable for the safe and legally compliant operation of the Hornbeam Café and for ensuring it provides a comfortable and pleasant environment for customers. This includes managing the Café Manager and offering an appropriate balance of support and challenge in what is a high activity, high impact role
You will be responsible for all health and safety elements within the Centre, including weekly fire alarm tests, routine checks and food preparation audits. The team also manages a range of consumables, so the role requires strong cost control, effective stock usage, and regular feedback on Yorkshire Cancer Research materials.
Specifically, you will:
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Ensure that all Health, Safety Fire and COSHH checks are carried out as required diligently, regularly and to the required standard.
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Work closely with the Café Manager to maintain high standards of food safety through appropriate compliance adherence and regular audits.
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Report any maintenance issues to facilities through the Yorkshire Cancer Research platform EVERY.
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Line manage a Café Manager and a team of Centre Support Assistants and ensure they offer a positive, professional and warm welcome to all visitors. Manage the Centre Support Assistants ensuring cover on the Welcome Desk across key operating hours.
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Develop a volunteer team with potential new role profiles to enhance the Centre Team.
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Represent the Yorkshire Cancer Research brand positively, role modelling a professional appearance and presence in line with our values.
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Support the team to maintain high standards at the centre with and in the Welcome Area.
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Lead the team to provide visitors with up-to-date Yorkshire Cancer Research literature, offering the marketing team feedback on the documents provided.
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Lead the team to ensure all working spaces including, meeting rooms and the kitchen area are well stocked and maintained.
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Conduct recruitment processes when required and provide thorough induction and training for new recruits, ensuring new team members are well integrated into their roles and team.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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Proven experience of working in a similar role at a similar level.
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Experience of leading, building and developing a team.
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Experience of creating, developing and streamlining operational and administrative processes and procedures.
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Proven experience of implementing systems and conducting training as necessary.
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Proven experience of monitoring budgets and tracking progress.
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Proven experience of delivering tangible process improvement.
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Experience of proactively working to advance skills through continued professional development relevant to the role and level.
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Experience of basic Health and Safety and Fire training in previous roles alongside an awareness of GDPR, Cyber Security and Safeguarding or can demonstrate awareness of the above. Good understanding of Data Protection principles and food safety
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Experience of working in the hospitality sector. In terms of budget management and good practice.
This is an onsite, hands on and demanding role, requiring someone who can remain calm under pressure and knows when to escalate issues.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 17 March 2026. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Service Manager – Day Centre & Activities Hub
Salary: £30,750 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, approximately once in every 15 weeks.
- Standard working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility will be required to work occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends to support the needs of the service.
About Julian House:
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
This is an exciting brand‑new opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Day Centre and activity programme! This is your chance to make a real impact by shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for the people we work with.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on coordinating and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the service, as well as supporting our amazing team of support workers and volunteers. No two days will be the same — you’ll design and deliver creative, engaging, and meaningful activities tailored to the needs, interests, and goals of our clients.
You’ll also build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners, helping to open doors to new opportunities and ensuring our clients receive the very best support. If you’re someone who loves bringing people together, creating positive experiences, and driving a service forward, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead a vibrant activity programme: Oversee the delivery of a varied and stimulating timetable of day centre activities, ensuring they are tailored to the needs, interests, and preferences of our clients.
- Support and guide your team: Provide clear line‑management support to staff and volunteers, helping them thrive in their roles and deliver the best possible experience for clients.
- Champion safety and safeguarding: Manage local incidents and safeguarding concerns, ensuring all actions are taken promptly, recorded accurately, communicated with the right people, and followed up appropriately.
- Be the Health & Safety lead: Act as the service’s Health & Safety representative, ensuring the team and all stakeholders follow established safety guidelines and work within a safe environment.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Ability to manage teams and/or projects resulting in high quality client service.
- Knowledge and understanding of the care and support requirements of people experiencing social exclusion.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
