Charity manager jobs

Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team in Hull as an Assistant Manager.

Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
• Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
• Ability to delegate and coach staff
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Ideally you will also have:

• The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
• Ability to understand basic financial reports
• Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference! 

Are you passionate about retail and ready to take on a new challenge that makes a real difference in your community? 

We’re thrilled to be opening a brand-new charity shop in Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes – and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Shop Manager to lead the way from day one! This is a unique opportunity to shape something from the ground up, bring your ideas to life, and build a vibrant team of staff and volunteers. 

With your retail expertise and passion for purpose, you’ll be at the heart of launching a very large, successful shop that supports our mission, drives sales, and becomes a valued part of the local community. You’ll be used to working in a fast paced environment and dealing with the challenges this brings. 

If you're ready to make your mark and lead an exciting new venture – we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do: 

✅ Running a large, high density shop efficiently and profitably, maximising sales, Gift Aid, and round-up donations 

✅ Managing visual merchandising, stock rotation, and product display to the highest standards 

✅ Overseeing the effective sorting, pricing, and presentation of donated goods 

✅ Leading and inspiring a team including an Assistant Manager (3 days/week), a Sales Assistant, and a team of volunteers

✅ Organising staff and volunteer rotas to ensure adequate cover, including on weekends 

✅ Providing excellent customer service and handling queries or complaints professionally 

✅ Monitoring financial performance, managing shop expenses, and ensuring compliance with audit and cash handling processes 

✅ Ensuring full compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR, and equality policies 

✅ Acting as an ambassador for the charity in the local community and supporting fundraising events 

What you’ll need: 

• Retail management experience (charity retail experience is a bonus, but not essential) 

• Strong commercial acumen with proven track record of delivering financial targets 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support staff and volunteers 

• A customer-focused approach with a friendly and professional manner 

• Experience handling cash, banking, and financial reporting 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced environment, including weekends, and to provide occasional cover in other shop locations 

• A passion for the charity sector and supporting local communities 

Who we are: 

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge. 

Why join us? 

�� The chance to make a real impact in your community

�� A supportive team and collaborative working environment 

�� Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays), contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development. 

�� Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme. 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of retail at Willen Hospice! 

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website

We may close this position early if sufficient applications are received. 

Closing date: 5 November 2025

Interviewing: 14th & 15th November 2025 

Delivery Manager (North) £42,500 pro rata 

The Role 

Are you passionate about creating inclusive spaces where girls can thrive? We're looking for an organised and values-driven Delivery Manager (North) to support the delivery of our groups, trips, residentials and events at GFS. You'll line manage Group Coordinators, ensure operational compliance, champion inclusion, and maintain strong communication with volunteers, groups and external partners across England and Wales. 

About Girls Friendly Society 

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

Why Join Us? 

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy: 

• Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 
• Long service leave after two years 
• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 
• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities
• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 
• Season ticket loan 
• Annual EDI Learning Days 
• Study time and personal training budget nto support your professional development 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups. 

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process. 

Key Dates 

• Closing Date: Noon, Sunday 16th November 2025 

• Interviews: Tuesday 2nd December 2025 

Partnership & Sponsorship Manager
Hybrid – Battersea, London
£46,000 PA | Full-time, 2-year fixed contract – with scope to become permanent

Join a respected national medical society at a pivotal moment in its growth. Based near the iconic Battersea Power Station, this organisation offers excellent transport links and a vibrant local area, along with a mission-driven culture focused on advancing healthcare, research, and public engagement.

This newly created role presents an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a strategic income-generating function. The society serves as the UK’s professional and academic home for allergy and clinical immunology, with over 1,000 members and growing influence across the sector.

About the Role

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting commercial opportunities, and crafting compelling sponsorship propositions. You’ll work closely with the CEO and wider team to develop and deliver a robust sponsorship and partnership strategy, targeting pharmaceutical companies, food brands, retailers, and beyond.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving six-figure sponsorship income across events and publications.
• Identifying and securing strategic partnerships aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Leading negotiations, managing contracts, and ensuring ROI.
• Exploring new income streams including grants and co-branded campaigns.

What You’ll Bring

• A proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships and partnerships.
• Experience in non-profit sectors (desirable).
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive, innovative mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• A consultative approach, understanding the importance of fostering long-term relationships.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven organisation, while enjoying the autonomy to shape a new function.

What’s Offered

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office: Mondays & Wednesdays)
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme & financial advice
• Life assurance, TOIL, CPD opportunities
• Season ticket loan, bike storage, and parking access
• A supportive, inclusive team culture

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background—age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, and more. Greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: York
Salary: £37,842
Hours: Full time (would consider 4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent Now Hiring: Programmes & Operations Maestro!

Do you believe in the power of music to transform young lives? Can you keep a dozen plates spinning and still whistle a tune? We’re on the lookout for a brilliant Programmes/Operations Manager to orchestrate the smooth running of our school music activities across Yorkshire and the North East.

This is no ordinary desk job—you’ll be part conductor, part problem-solver, part people-whisperer. If you thrive on variety, love building partnerships, and want to see young people light up through music, then step into the spotlight!

What you’ll be doing (your set list):

• Leading the delivery of our School Music Programme across multiple schools and regions.
• Managing our delivery partner (Sing Education) with the poise of a true collaborator.
• Striking up brilliant relationships with schools and stakeholders.
• Keeping the programme in tune—monitoring performance, reporting outcomes, and ensuring safeguarding is pitch-perfect.
• Overseeing contracts and compliance like a seasoned stage manager.

Who you are (your greatest hits):

• Experienced in running educational or arts programmes, including staff and contract management.
• A natural organiser and communicator who can lead with confidence.
• Comfortable juggling budgets, schedules, and a to-do list longer than a symphony.
• Passionate about music education and the difference it makes for young people.

Encore (why join us?):

• Be part of a team that genuinely changes lives through music.
• Work in a role where no two days are the same.
• Bring your leadership skills to a programme that’s growing, ambitious, and full of heart.

If this sounds like music to your ears, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep the beat going for schools and young people across Yorkshire and the North East!

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The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Services and Branch Finance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Resources, you will oversee financial compliance, business support services, and operational governance across our homing network.

This multifaceted role blends financial expertise, business services leadership, and compliance oversight, including Health & Safety, HR administration, procurement, fleet management, and facilities. You will be key in ensuring strong financial controls and supporting strategic decisions to enhance the impact of our charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage branch financial compliance, ensuring timely, accurate reporting aligned with Trust policies.

• Lead financial modelling and analysis to support new and ongoing branch activities.

• Oversee business support services including HR administration, insurance, data protection, and facilities management.

• Manage procurement and contract arrangements to secure best value and service quality.

• Provide strategic oversight of Health & Safety compliance, working with partners and branch teams.

• Lead fleet management, ensuring compliance, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Maintain financial policies, support investigations into irregularities, and embed robust governance frameworks.

• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with strong management accounting skills; part-qualified candidates considered.

• Charity financial management experience, including understanding of Charity SORP and subsidiary reporting.

• Proven track record managing business services functions, Health & Safety, and procurement.

• Experience with fleet oversight and compliance management.

• Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling and forecasting.

• Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex financial and compliance issues for non-specialists.

• Proficient with financial software, MS Office, and IT systems.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented with a “can do” attitude.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management.

• Confident maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Empathetic to the Greyhound Trust mission.

• Comfortable working in a multifunctional environment with animals on site.

Location & Travel
Based at our National Support Centre in Horley, Surrey, with UK travel required to support branches.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to combine your financial and business services expertise with a heartfelt mission to improve the lives of retired racing greyhounds. Join a passionate team and help shape the future of our charity’s branch network.

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Ready to make a difference? Submit your CV AND cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with this role.

The Fundraising Club CIC is a not-for-profit digital community for sports club volunteers and officials. They provide support, advice, events, and digital fundraising services to help grow sports across the UK. Thanks to The Fundraising Club, hundreds of clubs generate essential recurring monthly fundraising income. Do you want to join the initiative that enables grass roots sports clubs across the UK achieve their potential and transform their communities?

We are looking for a Relationship Account Manager to join the ambitious, growing and successful team at The Fundraising Club and help grassroots sports clubs raise vital funds through an innovative Club Lottery platform.

The Role

As Relationship Account Manager you will work at the heart of community sport, supporting clubs to adopt, maintain and scale their lottery programmes. Duties will include:

• Building strong, genuine relationships with grassroots sports clubs, supporting staff and volunteers in setting up their lottery programme
• Delivering engaging demos and presentations while coaching and motivating club committees to develop best practice in fundraising
• Collaborating with marketing and content teams to develop campaigns, materials, and resources
• Analysing performance and sharing success stories to promote achievements and learnings.

The Person

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a people-focused and target orientated environment and genuinely enjoys seeing others succeed! You might come from a background in sports development, fundraising, account management, sales, or community engagement, but above all, you’ll bring enthusiasm, empathy, and passion. If you believe yourself to be a tech-confident and goals orientated person with the skills and attributes to make this role a success, then we would love to hear from you!

Why The Fundraising Club CIC?

Joining the team at The Fundraising Club provides a unique opportunity to become part of something exciting, innovative and at the heart of grass roots enablement. The Fundraising Club is a flagship initiative of Pitchero, a leading digital technology provider for amateur and semi-professional sports clubs meaning you will sit at the heart of digital innovation for sports clubs.  The Relationship Manager position is therefore a rare and exceptional role to work in a fast paced, exciting, commercial environment, while positively impacting communities across the UK. With a fun, interactive and exciting office culture you will also access the following benefits:

• Cash plan health care scheme
• Modern office environment close to the M62, with free on-site parking and excellent staff facilities
• Fruit, breakfast porridges and cereal provided for all staff
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development, ensuring you’re equip you with everything you need to succeed!

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport is essential. 

To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Team: Centre

Location: Based at Forth Valley Cat Centre with occasional travel across Dundee & Fife to support surrounding Volunteer Teams

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, 1 in 2 weekends, variable shift pattern covering 7 days per week, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per year

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 Centre Manager:

• Manage all employees and volunteers within the centre and within the communities of Forth Valley, Fife and Dundee
• Be responsible for the high standard of care given to the cats within the centre, ensuring welfare and veterinary procedures are adhered to 
• Actively promote the values and aims of Cats Protection to all employees and volunteers as well as the local community
• Engage in activities such as trap, neuter and release and community engagement across the Forth Valley, Fife and Dundee regions
• Actively promote the importance of donations, fundraising and other income within the centre and to the general public

About the centre team:

• Our adoption and homing centres care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home. 
• Our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager, Volunteer Team Leader and Rehoming and Welfare Assistants

What we’re looking for in our Centre Manager:

• Previous line management experience
• Experience of managing budgets
• Working knowledge of animal welfare and experience in the sector
• Proven ability to multi-task, work on own initiative, delegate tasks and work under pressure
• Excellent customer service skills
• A full, manual driving license is essential as driving of centre vans is required as well as travel across the region

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: 4th November 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. virtual interview on Microsoft Teams

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

Manage and deliver our place based programmes for young people.
 

Since 2022, we’ve been growing our place-based programmes in key regions across the country - communities full of potential, creativity and ambition, but where young people can face barriers to accessing the same networks and opportunities as their peers.

Our new strategy, Ambition 2030, puts these local programmes at the heart of helping young people build the future they choose. With almost one million young people currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), the need to create meaningful pathways into work and learning has never been greater.

Through our place-based projects, backed and funded by industry leaders, we are focusing on the young people who are most at risk of missing out on the benefits of school.

We believe earlier intervention is key to solving the NEET crisis. This means delivering opportunities to practise and apply skills in real-world contexts. Providing meaningful encounters with a wide range of industries and professionals. And meeting young people where they are to build their confidence.

We’re seeking a project manager to lead this work with our trusted industry partners, working in collaboration with employers, local and combined authorities, schools and charities. We are currently delivering Ignite projects in Blackpool, East Riding of Yorkshire, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Northampton, Rochdale and London, and may take on additional projects in new locations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead our Ignite place-based programmes, managing workshops, employer engagement, and volunteer coordination, while ensuring local partners stay central to design and delivery.
• Oversee programme delivery, stakeholder relationships, coordination and logistics
• Through targeted interventions ensure the right workshops and people are in place to support young people to raise their aspirations, develop their skills and bridge the gap between education and employment

This role is a hybrid of strategic and operational work.

Please note, these projects follow The Talent Foundry delivery model of being facilitator-led and supported by industry volunteers. As the project lead you will not be facilitating or teaching workshops, or providing 121 support to students.

To read the full job information pack please download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. For safer recruitment purposes - please ensure your CV includes the month and date of your previous employment and includes information about any employment gaps. 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

An exciting opportunity to help amplify the voice and impact of Jamie’s Farm. At a time of significant growth for our charity, we are looking for an experienced marketeer to  lead inspiring, values-led campaigns that showcase the transformative power of our work with young people. You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a vital area of the charity, ensuring our message reaches and inspires the audiences that matter most — whether it’s schools booking a residential stay, supporters considering an Airbnb letting to boost earned income, or simply raising awareness of our work.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where they can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.  As part of the dynamic HQ team we offer a beautiful and unique supportive working environment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to be part of a team that is passionate about making a real difference.

More about the role:  As Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, you will shape and deliver Jamie’s Farm’s marketing and messaging.  You will manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across communications, programmes, business development and operations to ensure consistent, compelling, and values-led campaigns. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, balancing the big picture with creative delivery. This role is offered with flexible hybrid working - with travel to Jamie’s Farm Bath HQ site at least 2 days a week and other farms as needed) 

About you:  We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior marketing and communications role, ideally within the education or charity sector. You will bring proven expertise in digital communications, campaign management and creative storytelling, alongside excellent communication and project management skills.

Collaborative, adaptable and values-driven, you’ll be able to work across teams to bring campaigns to life. Above all, you’ll be passionate about Jamie’s Farm’s mission and excited to play your part in supporting young people to thrive.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you ready to lead one of London’s most vibrant and award-winning arts venues? Union Chapel is seeking a dynamic Venue Manager to oversee our busy calendar of artistic and commercial events, ensuring every visitor leaves inspired, safe, and delighted. This is a unique opportunity to shape the experiences of thousands of guests, lead a passionate team, and drive the success of a venue at the heart of the community.

As Venue Manager, you will be at the helm of our operations, balancing the creative and practical aspects of running a busy venue. From high-profile concerts to community events, you’ll ensure every production runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard. You’ll lead a talented team including Visitor Engagement, Bar, and Front of House staff, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence in customer service.

Your role will encompass the full spectrum of venue management: coordinating event logistics, managing budgets, overseeing bar and catering operations, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, making sure their events are delivered flawlessly while maintaining Union Chapel’s reputation as a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring space.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in venue management or event leadership, ideally in a high-profile or arts-focused environment. Strong organisational skills, financial acumen, and the ability to motivate and develop teams are essential. Knowledge of licensing, bar operations, and venue management software is highly valued. Above all, you’ll bring a passion for the arts, community engagement, and creating exceptional visitor experiences.

This is a full-time position, requiring flexibility for evenings and weekends, with a salary of £40,000. Beyond operational excellence, the role offers the chance to contribute strategically to the future of Union Chapel, identifying opportunities for business development, audience growth, and continuous improvement of our venue operations.

At Union Chapel, you’ll join a team committed to arts, diversity, and community. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the responsibility to lead, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts directly impact audiences and artists alike. This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to champion live arts, shape memorable events, and make a lasting mark on a beloved London institution.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, have a track record of operational excellence, and want to lead a team in delivering world-class events, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become Union Chapel’s next Venue Manager and take centre stage in one of London’s most unique arts venues.

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Orpington / Hybrid
Organisation: The Maypole Project

The Maypole Project is seeking a strategic and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive income growth, secure impactful partnerships, and support service development with a focus on continuous improvement and user engagement.

As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive to shape and deliver our business development strategy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This includes leading competitive tenders, grant applications, and identifying new opportunities to expand our services and reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead income generation and partnership development
• Co-develop and implement strategic business initiatives
• Act as Deputy to the Chief Executive when required
• Engage service users in co-design and delivery of services

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in business development and strategic leadership
• Strong track record in securing funding and partnerships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for service innovation and user-centred design

Join us in shaping the future of Maypole Services and making a lasting impact.

The Diocese of Peterborough is entering an important new phase as we continue to seek God’s vision for our future. Like many dioceses, we have faced challenges in recent years, particularly following the pandemic. Yet we see this as a time of opportunity to renew our mission, strengthen our churches, and grow in faith and hope for the future.

Our focus is to resource, encourage, and equip local churches and their leaders to grow and flourish, bringing the hope of Jesus to their communities. Building on the good work already happening in our churches and schools, and under the leadership of the Bishop and her leadership team, we are committed to using our resources boldly and intentionally across the Diocese.

To help us do this, we are appointing a Programme Manager to support our emerging change programme. Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary / CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Diocesan staff, Deaneries and Parishes, this role will apply programme management skills to deliver change effectively across the Diocese.

There is potential for the post to develop into a more senior role.  The post is funded by the national church for 3 years, but the expectation is that it will become a permanent role in the Diocesan structure. 

Closing Date: midnight on Friday, 31 October 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 12 November

Job TitleCommunications Manager

LocationHome based (Home working with regular meetings in London)

Salary£35,000 - £45,000

HoursFull Time, permanent 

Reports to                   Chief Policy Officer 

NOTE:

• Please include notice period and salary expectations in application letter.
• First round interviews will be held on Friday 7 November, final round interviews will be held on Friday 14 November

About Parentkind

As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children’s education and wellbeing. 

Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise approaching £140 million each year to enhance children’s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity.

Supporting parents beyond the school gate

In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs—let alone feel confident engaging in their child’s learning journey.  Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships. 

Our No Cold Child initiative with FatFace stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Winning the Business Charity Awards ‘Fashion & Retail’ Award, and shortlisted for two further awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children.

The All Dressed Up campaign—developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade—confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out—boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning.Furthermore, helping attract children into school on a day which often sees struggling parents keep their children at home.

Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 150,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child’s life.

We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources, developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience, equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise.

Our direct support of schools

Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allowed shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. This campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools during the past twelve months, supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy.

In April, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community.

Our focus on Policy & Research

Our work is grounded in evidence. Since 2023, we have conducted the UK’s largest annual parent survey: the National Parent Survey. With approaching 6,000 participants providing 130,000 bits of data to provide invaluable insights into the struggles, concerns, hopes and fears of parents. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already informed national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform.

In each of the past two years the number of policymakers, educators, parents and researchers accessing the National Parent Survey exceeded seven thousand, and the survey featured in more than two hundred media outlets each year. In addition to the National Parent Survey, Parentkind undertakes representative polling of parents throughout the year on a variety of important topics, which increasingly find exposure in the media and policy discussion.

Parentkind provides the secretariat for the Westminster APPG for Parents and the Stormont APG for Parental Participation in Education. Two very successful parliamentary groups bringing together policymakers and a variety of stakeholders to consider the challenges faced by parents and act as a voice for them through a variety of policymakers.

Our Media Engagement

Since becoming recognised as the UK’s largest parent charity, with likely more groups and frontline volunteers than the Scouts or Girlguiding, Parentkind has gained increasing prominence in the media.Beyond the reach of the National Parent Survey and our regular polling, Parentkind receives frequent requests for quotes of reflection and input by media in relation to their journalism and from Government and non-Government entities in support of policy announcements.

Beyond this, the Parentkind community of volunteers and PTAs share local or regional media announcements of their own.Whether or not it celebrating the completion of large projects they have invested countless hours and thousands of pounds into realising, or the community event they have worked into the night to deliver for their school communities.

It will be your role to take this much further, gaining increasing exposure for the work of Parentkind, its community, and parents more broadly. 

If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What we are looking for…

• Someone with a “nose for news” and an understanding what makes a newsworthy opinion poll that will hit the headline and go big on social media. 
• We are a small, fast paced team, there are no line management responsibilities attached to the role. We’re looking for someone with a “roll up your sleeves up and get on with it” mentality.
• Being able to demonstrate you can sell our parent voice research and amazing existing data to media across broadcast, social media and print media 
• Being able to lead and deliver a plan to raise our profile on social media, broadcast and in print media
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by children and families, education debates and education policy, we are the voice of parents.
• We are a cross party charity and we work with all parties, we want someone who understands that approach and brings it to their work.
• Someone who can to respond to social media debates at pace and make sure are part of the debate.
• Experience of writing compelling written documents when 100 words would make a stronger case than 1,000. You can bring evidence to life and make an argument to convince.
• Someone with experience of appearing on broadcast media and willing to be a ‘talking head’ for Parentkind as required. This is not essential, but it would be great to have someone willing to do this.

Your mission is to massively increase our online, in print and social media presence with a specific focus on policy, research and impact, to make us the highest profile parent charity in the UK. We have a huge amount of data on what parents think and we need you to get it seen. This is a great job for someone who wants to grab hold of a “comms” function and make it their own.

Parentkind is a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK where necessary.