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JOB PURPOSE
You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate key donor relationships and continue the development and implementation of the strategy to grow the major donor pipeline. As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of the overall Major Donor Strategy, and budget and provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme.
You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally, championing the major donor programme to ensure a strong enabling environment for the growth of the programme. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing donor and prospect pipelines as well as crafting compelling donor communications.
This role will be responsible for managing the Philanthropy Manager role and will provide support, mentorship and coaching to help the development of this role.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Manage the philanthropy manager role through coaching, and by motivating and supporting them to reach their annual target.
- Build on a warm portfolio of donors to achieve current income targets and spot opportunities for growth and deeper development of philanthropic relationships
- Monitor and deliver annual philanthropy budgets and KPIs, assessing ongoing performance, proactively managing risks and providing accurate reporting.
- Own and drive the Major Donor strategy in collaboration with the Head of Philanthropy.
- Support on intermediary strategy and growth in this area.
- Work as part of the Philanthropy Team to grow opportunities within the major donor funding stream in line with UK4U’s fundraising strategy
- Lead on the growth and development of a robust prospect pipeline working with the corporate team, individual giving team, trustees, prospect research team, philanthropy team and other key stakeholders.
- Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors and also the internal technical experts and leadership colleagues who can help support and drive forward opportunities.
- Craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely reporting on donations made.
- Establish a strategic and tactical response to selected prospects and existing major donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
- Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospective donors.
- Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, for income recording and earmarking.
- Work with the wider team to deliver bespoke activities including virtual and in-person events
- Support wider PPH strategic initiatives: helping identify and implement enablers to help the organisation secure and grow more multi-year partnerships, including at transformational levels.
- Help to position and raise awareness of UK4U’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK4U at events, as appropriate.
- Work within UK4U’s due diligence policy and GDPR policies and processes.
- Support the philanthropy team in other activities, as requested.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of inputting into annual plans, multi-year budgets.
- Experience of working towards and monitoring and tracking KPI targets
- Experience of inputting to and implementing strategy
- Experience of growing prospect pipelines
- Experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO, INGO or university to identify, approach, secure and steward prospects and major donors giving or capable of giving over 5 to 7 figure gifts.
- Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders (including CEO and Chair of Trustees)
- Strong experience of networking.
- Must be comfortable working at pace and on multiple opportunities.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders at senior levels.
- Strong understanding of the philanthropic environment within the UK
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new and strategic fundraising opportunities.
- Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in using Word, excel, PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Knowledge of international development or related subjects helpful but not essential
- Line management experience
- Experience of leading on developing multi-year budgets and plans.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time contracts).
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Interviews date: 24th – 28th July 2025
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?


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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!
At Peaceful Solutions, we believe in the power of retail to change lives. We’re on the lookout for an Area Manager to drive success across our vibrant charity shops in NW London. This is your chance to be at the heart of a purpose-driven retail team, supporting our mission to help the local community and generate unrestricted income to fund conflict resolution Services.
Hours: 40hrs per week over 5 days
Contract: Permanent full time
Line Manager: CEO
Duties and responsibilities:
1.Lead and Develop Shop Teams
You’ll provide inspirational leadership to a team of Shop Managers and volunteers, supporting them to reach their full potential. This includes overseeing recruitment, training, regular one-to-one meetings, and performance management to ensure each shop team is motivated and high-performing.
2. Drive Sales and Maximise Profit
You will be responsible for achieving and exceeding income targets across multiple retail sites. By analysing performance data, reviewing pricing strategies, and identifying local opportunities, you’ll help each shop reach its full potential, delivering vital funds for the Centre for Peaceful Solutions (CPS).
3. Support and Deliver the Retail Strategy
Working closely with the CEO and Administrative Officer, you’ll play a key role in implementing our Retail Strategy and Business Plan. You’ll help shape the operational direction of our charity shops, ensuring consistency, innovation, and alignment with organisational goals.
4. Ensure Operational Excellence and Compliance
From shop floor standards to back-office processes, you’ll ensure that all shops adhere to charity policies, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices. You’ll also support Gift Aid performance, stock management, merchandising and customer service.
5.Build Relationships and Promote the Brand
You’ll act as an ambassador for Peaceful Solutions in the community, building positive relationships with local stakeholders and supporters. You’ll work to increase engagement, generate quality stock donations, and ensure our shops are seen as welcoming, professional and community-focused.
6. Provide Flexible Shop Cover and Support Growth
This field-based role requires flexibility across seven days. You’ll provide cover during staff absences and be involved in launching and supporting new shops as we expand across London
Person Specification:
We’re looking for someone who:
• Brings proven experience in retail management, with 3-5 years in a charity shop
• Is a confident people manager with a passion for coaching and motivating teams
• Thrives in a dynamic, field-based role
• Understands the power of community engagement and high-impact visual merchandising
• Is hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused
• A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Benefits:
• Salary £40,000 rising to £42,,500 after 3 months probationary period.
• A collaborative, supportive work culture
• Pension
• Company sick pay
• The satisfaction of knowing your work supports The Centre for Peaceful Solutions in delivering a programme to provide conflict resolutions services.
Field-based across our shops in NW London (one shop in west London)
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager (Fixed Term) to join our team
Salary: Circa £40,000
Base: Central Edinburgh/hybrid
Hours: Full time and fixed term for 12 months. 35 hours a week over core working hours of 10am – 3pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The office is open 8am – 7pm daily and our hybrid working policy requires all full-time employees to work at least two days a week in the Edinburgh office.
Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution; private medical insurance; employee assistance programme and counselling service; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay; enhanced sick pay; 31 days’ paid holiday/year plus four paid winter public holidays; 2-weeks fully remote working/year; three paid carer days/year; death in service benefit; cycle to work and travel season ticket schemes.
To support the Team’s work-life balance, we work a nine-day fortnight where the charity is closed every second Friday.
About the role and what we’re looking for
What will you be doing?
· Championing the needs of supporters, who are known as Curestarters. You’ll take time to understand their needs and commission new market research to unlock new insights.
· Leading campaigns to drive Brand awareness and grow income. You’ll manage a calendar of marketing activity to engage and inspire Curestarters.
· Overseeing our media mix. You’ll lead on media planning for the charity and spend time keeping your advertising knowledge up to date.
· Learning and testing. You’ll lead on reporting for your campaigns and collaborate with colleagues or agency partners to ensure we have the insight to develop new tests to help us improve.
· Managing our partners. You’ll be the lead manager with our advertising partner, with the opportunity to work with our creative, market research, and digital development partners.
· Demonstrating our values. As a Curestarter, you’ll demonstrate our values every day - curious, united, real, entrepreneurial and spirited – as you help bring about our vision that no life is cut short by cancer.
What are we looking for?
· As a customer-centric marketer, you’re comfortable using segmentation, market research, and campaign insights to inform your decision-making.
· You’ve got a breadth of knowledge through using multiple channels, with a strong experience in digital, specifically search pay per click, digital display, and paid social.
· You’re a collaborative person who works respectfully in a diverse team of experts to deliver work that makes an impact.
· As a detailed planner and organiser, you thrive on deadlines and feel confident prioritising your time across multiple, concurrent projects.
• Email your CV and a one-page cover letter. Focus the content of your letter on:
1) Share the defining moments in your career that make you suitable for this role now.
2) Tell us about a time you made something better at work – for a person, a team or a process.
Your letter will be the key to your success and applications without letters may not be considered.
• Please consider the use of AI in your application carefully, we would like original cover letters reflecting your individuality and suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Billericay (with occasional travel around Essex and beyond)
Salary: £34,068 FTE, Actual £20,440.80 (based on 22.5 hours per week)
Contract and Hours: Permanent, Part time, proposed 22.5 hours per week (but flexible for the right candidate)
Benefits: Hybrid working, free enhanced DBS check, free on-site parking, learning and development opportunities, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of disabled individuals and their families?
At Hamelin, we're not just about social care – we're about re-imagining it, finding innovative ways to support autistic adults and people with learning disabilities in achieving their life goals. We’re expanding our Income Generation team with this new role, which will be critical in securing funding to enable us to support more people, in very different ways.
As Community Partnerships Manager, you'll be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, generating income from our corporate partners and supporters in our community; fuelling our essential programs and pioneering pilot initiatives. You'll be the driving force behind building strong relationships with businesses, charities and individuals, that secure vital funding and skilled volunteers for our services.
Previous experience in a community or corporate fundraising role is not essential, but you must have the ability to network productively and pitch proposals to a variety of audiences.
Is this the opportunity within charity fundraising you have been searching for?
We are proud to support families and individuals across Essex via our respite, community and wellbeing services. We offer opportunities for people to learn life skills, live independently, find employment and engage with their community.
The Income Generation and Communications department is a small but high-performing and ambitious team, working flexibly to support the charity’s frontline services. You’ll be joining a team that will give you the support to be successful, with the autonomy to develop your own role.
From time to time, you will need to represent the charity at events, support bids for contracts, and attend networking opportunities. This will mean occasionally working evenings, weekends or on your non-working days. We’ll give you notice of when this is required, and you’ll be able to claim your time back.
This role can be office based or predominantly remote to suit you (albeit there will be times when you need to be in Billericay or elsewhere in Essex).
We’re open to negotiating the working pattern with the successful candidate, to be as flexible as possible.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
· Full driving license. Able to drive Hamelin vehicles as well as use of own car
· Experience of writing professionally and persuasively
· Experience of working across teams and influencing other Managers
· Experience of presenting complex information for a variety of audiences
· Great communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and credibility
· Bravery to challenge the status quo and embrace a continuous improvement approach
· The ability to understand complex information and analyse data
· ICT skills such as the MS Office suite
It would be great if you had:
· Formal qualification or training in fundraising, marketing, sales, bid writing or other fundraising disciplines
· Experience of building deep and beneficial relationships with businesses
· Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability or neurodiversity
· Experience of change management and service growth
Hamelin Trust has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the people it supports and is committed to doing so. Hamelin Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding and recruitment clearances.
Deadline for applications – Tuesday 8th July 2025
We anticipate having a single interview process and will send applicants the interview questions and assessment task in advance.
Defining care for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a track record in donor acquisition, fundraising strategy, and campaign execution?
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Experienced in Alumni or Membership engagement/retention strategies and excited to take that first step into the wonderful world of fundraising?
We are thrilled to be supporting a fantastic charity, who support current, former and retired civil servants when they face tough times, to recruit their new Individual Giving Manager.
Salary: £42,000-£45,000
Location: Hybrid (with two days at the office in Cheam, Surrey)
Permanent 35 hours per week with Part-time (4 days) considered.
Are you passionate about inspiring people to give and shaping sustainable income growth?
Do you thrive on strategic innovation and delivering impactful campaigns? If so, we've got the perfect opportunity for you!
Why join this charity?
The organisation provides essential support to civil servants facing tough times-from mental health struggles and financial assistance to bereavement and disability support.
- The work they do is life-changing and so the team find it deeply rewarding.
- You will be part of a small team, so the impact of your work is more easily felt.
- Their test and learn culture allows you to innovate and see projects through from start to finish.
- Opportunity to create meaningful engagement.
- Working with UK's largest Payroll Giving programme.
- Project manage a new regular giving product that will strengthen supporter relationships.
- Enjoy a healthy work/life balance within a supportive and collaborative working culture.
As Individual Giving Manager (Acquisition), you will play a key role in growing the supporter base, developing multi-channel campaigns, and creating fundraising initiatives that resonate with their audience. You'll be supported by a dedicated team, collaborating with experts in fundraising, marketing, and engagement to drive sustainable income.
Your impact
You will drive lead generation, manage campaigns, optimise supporter journeys, and explore new methods of giving. Whether working on direct mail, digital marketing, payroll giving, or telemarketing, your contribution will shape the charity's future and ensure we continue providing vital support to those who need it most.
If you are results-driven, tenacious and ambitious who thrives on innovation and engagement we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something truly impactful!
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen at Charity People.
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 e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
1. Brief job description
Role: Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 based on experience
Holiday allowance: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Contract type: Permanent
Probation period: Three months
Hours of work: Core hours are between 10am and 4pm. You will work 7 hours per day (excluding a lunch break) 5 days per week. Start / end times can be flexible, so long as the core hours are worked (or a variation in agreement with your line manager)
Location: Save the Rhino International supports a hybrid work model. For this role, it is anticipated that you will work a minimum of three days a week from our office (Unit 3, Coach House Mews, 217 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PR). Further flexibility can be discussed with your line manager
Line Manager: Fundraising and Partnership Lead
Start date: As soon as possible
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role.
2. About Save the Rhino International – leading the charge!
At Save the Rhino International, we believe rhinos are magnificent, in themselves and as champions of the incredible wild landscapes in which they live. And they are endangered. To thrive, both rhinos and people need a world that is healthy, diverse and resilient.
We connect people striving to conserve rhinos and their habitats with people who want to support that vital work, and we contribute our own knowledge and skills to the conservation effort. Every day we work with a wonderful community of passionate friends, partners and supporters, to ensure that all five species of rhinos thrive in the wild.
Our core values, on which we will never compromise, are Integrity, Collaboration and Determination. We express those values through how we behave and talk to the world – who we are: Friendly, Knowledgeable and Passionate.
Save the Rhino International was established as a UK-registered charity in 1994. In the financial year ending 31 March 2025, we raised £3.4 million in support of our conservation partners in Africa and Asia.
3. About the Role
This is a brand-new role with the exciting opportunity to help shape and grow Save the Rhino International’s fundraising from high-net-worth individuals, charitable family trusts and foundations, and corporate partners who share our passion for conservation. As Senior Philanthropy and Partnership Manager, you will lead on building and managing relationships with both new and existing supporters, helping to secure significant funding to support our long-term goals.
You’ll be responsible for the full supporter and partner journey, from identifying and approaching new prospects, to developing tailored proposals, making personal asks, and delivering excellent stewardship. You’ll bring a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and a flair for building lasting partnerships based on shared values and trust.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with colleagues across fundraising and communications. It’s ideal for someone with a strong track record in philanthropy and partnership fundraising who’s ready to take the lead and make a real impact for rhinos in the wild.
Save the Rhino International is a small and friendly organisation with big ambitions. Every day, we strive to achieve our vision of all five rhino species thriving in the wild. We have an informal, genuine, and supportive atmosphere, whilst expecting high professional standards of all our staff. All members of our team are required to support the work of each other: enthusiasm, flexibility, and a willingness to pull together when required are essential.
4. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic planning and direction
- Review and refine the philanthropy and partnerships objectives and targets within our 2025–2030 organisational strategy, annual workplans and budgets, with the aim of increasing five- and six-figure donations
- Review and refine the philanthropy and partnerships objectives and targets within our 2025–2030 organisational strategy, annual workplans and budgets, with the aim of increasing five- and six-figure donations
- Prospect identification and pipeline development
- Identify new prospects across high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, and corporate trusts and foundations
- Maintain and develop a robust pipeline of prospects and funders, using data insights and forecasting to inform planning and prioritisation
- Conduct due diligence to ensure alignment with Save the Rhino’s values and ethical fundraising practices
- Relationship building, cultivation and stewardship
- Nurture long-term relationships with existing and prospective high net-worth individuals, charitable family trusts and foundations, corporate supporters, and Donor-Advised Funds
- Proactively build and leverage networks, including through Save the Rhino’s Patrons and Ambassadors programmes, to unlock new opportunities
- Assess and respond to new partnership enquiries (philanthropic or corporate), exploring alignment and developing tailored approaches
- Design and deliver effective stewardship plans for all high-value individuals, charitable family trusts and foundations, and corporates, ensuring timely acknowledgement, reporting, and ongoing engagement
- Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to create tailored materials and supporter journeys for corporate and philanthropic audiences, using automation where appropriate
- Strengthen relationships over time by providing personalised impact updates through reports, conversations, thank-you notes and other meaningful touchpoints
- Proposal development and income generation
- Develop and present engaging, personalised funding proposals, applications and pitches for philanthropic and corporate audiences
- Manage grant processes related to high net-worth individuals, charitable family trusts and foundations and corporate partners, ensuring all funding requirements, deadlines and expectations are met
- Support the wider fundraising team in managing shared donor or partner relationships as needed
- Data management and compliance
- Ensure all supporter and partner activity is accurately recorded in the CRM and used effectively for relationship management
- Manage administrative tasks, including creating invoices, preparing contracts and memorandums of understanding, and tracking income and expenditure against the budget
- Uphold GDPR, data protection, and fundraising best practice across all philanthropy and corporate partnership activity, ensuring fundraising is ethical, inclusive and legally compliant
5. Person specification
Essential skills and experience
- Proven ability to design and implement fundraising strategies for high value donors, including developing cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
- Minimum 3 years’ fundraising experience with high net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations and proven track record of securing and managing significant five and six figure donations
- Experience in developing stewardship and recognition strategies that deepen engagement and foster long-term support
- Knowledge of key sector regulations and guidance, including from the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, and Chartered Institute of Fundraising, with a strong understanding of GDPR and data protection
- Experience using CRM systems and fundraising databases, with an understanding of how to apply data mining and segmentation strategies to support donor engagement and income generation
- Experience of developing high-quality funding proposals and narrative and financial reports
- Very strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across geographies and cultures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex issues into compelling content that engages and inspires through storytelling
- Ability to work independently and accurately with attention to detail and meet deadlines as well as collaboratively as a part of cross-cutting teams across organisations
- Financial competence in budgeting, income and expenditure management
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience working within the conservation, wildlife, or environmental sector
- Experience managing partnerships, whether with corporates or other stakeholders, to deliver shared value and long-term impact
- Knowledge of international philanthropy trends and cross-border giving mechanisms
- Experience working with Donor-Advised Funds
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM platforms commonly used in the nonprofit sector
- Understanding of corporate fundraising, CSR trends, or experience applying to corporate trusts and foundations
6. Protecting your data
Save the Rhino takes your data protection seriously. Our full privacy policy for recruitment can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Ashinaga UK is seeking a driven, proactive and detailed-oriented Operations Manager to join our team. This part-time role (4 days per week) is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Ashinaga UK, supporting internal administrative, financial, compliance, student recruitment and programming functions as we aim to empower future Young Leaders for Africa through the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI). The Operations Manager will work closely with the Managing Director, Programme Manager and Partnerships Manager to ensure the organisation runs effectively and efficiently. The Ashinaga UK team is small but motivated to see orphaned youth empowered.
We welcome applicants with experience in Executive Assistant, Office or Administrative Manager and/or admin-related roles.
About Ashinaga:
The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 110,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 10 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with key university partners and donors.
- Pension: Ashinaga UK will match pension contributions up to 8% of the basic salary
- Holiday Allowance: Pro rata (based on full-time equivalent of 28 days per year, in addition to public holidays)
- Start Date: July or August 2025
- Working Pattern: Hybrid approach, with 2-days in the office per week
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Managing Director to ensure efficient operations and resource management.
- Support the team in executing strategy, scholarship programmes, and fundraising initiatives.
- Develop and optimise operational processes for efficiency and compliance.
- Lead on financial administration, including processing invoices, expense tracking, liaising with accountants and budget forecasting.
- Coordinate outsourced support including Bookkeeping & Accounting, Audit, IT, and act as organisation’s key point of contact.
- Programme operations related to scholarship events, such as logistical support, coordinating travel and accommodation for Scholars and staff, administrative tasks, and summer internship grant approvals.
- Support scholarship recruitment, including application assessment, interviews, and liaising with university partners.
- Manage digital systems (CRM, project management tools) and data for both internal and Scholar use.
- Lead data management and support various reporting requirements (Trustees, Donors, Charity Commission).
- Support the Director to ensure compliance with charity regulations, health and safety standards, GDPR, and risk management.
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
- Role is based in London, however applicants throughout the UK are encouraged to apply. The role requires travelling to London or elsewhere in the UK from time to time.
- Availability to work weekends on the rare occasion, such as for our annual student leadership events.
- Strong administrative and strategic experience.
Desired Criteria
- Previous EA, Office Manager, Admin Manager, and/or Operations experienece
- Knowledge of charity law and regulations.
- Bookkeeping and financial reporting experience.
- Experience coordinating or supporting with events, such as charity programmes, donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Able to efficiently use a wide range of online tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and cloud-based applications.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage and analyse data and produce reports.
- Fundraising or programme management experience is a plus.
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for Ashinaga UK's mission: A genuine commitment to empowering orphaned youth through education and supporting the Ashinaga Africa Initiative's mission.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Strong relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, including donors and corporate partners.
- Adaptable and resourceful: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with some degree of ambiguity, able to create processes that may not yet exist and get involved in projects that may require learning new skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail in managing data, creating processes that require buy in from various stakeholders, and ensuring accuracy in communications and documentation.
- Self-motivated: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative mindset: Willingness to work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
Other Information
- Ashinaga UK takes a flexible approach to working, with core hours and an understanding and consideration for work-life balance and personal commitments.
- Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage early applications.
- Ashinaga Association in the UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that all job applicants receive fair treatment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please note: we are not accepting applications from agencies.
Empowering orphaned youth from across the African continent with education & leadership opportunities to tackle community issues & promote development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic environmental Foundation in their search for a Grants Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced grants professional to contribute to the strategic management of a dynamic and impactful grants portfolio, supporting innovative programmes with both UK and global reach.
Salary: £65,000
The Role:
As Grants Manager, you will play a key role in the operational delivery and day-to-day management of the organisation’s grants portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Grant Operations and working closely with Finance, Programme, and Operations teams, you'll ensure the efficient deployment and monitoring of grants, while serving as a trusted point of contact for grantee organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of active grants and grantee relationships
- Coordinate grant lifecycles, including due diligence, reporting, and payment scheduling
- Monitor grantee performance against KPIs and key milestones
- Ensure high standards of communication and reporting both internally and externally
- Maintain and optimise the use of the grants management system (e.g., GivingData)
- Produce regular internal reports and identify opportunities for operational improvement
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, consultants, and programme teams
Key Experience:
- Previous experience in grants management within a foundation, NGO, or similar setting
- Strong understanding of budgeting, performance frameworks (e.g., KPIs, OKRs), and due diligence processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
If you’re passionate about effective grantmaking and want to make a real impact through a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience managing contracts in the third sector, particularly within health, social care, or community services?
Are you passionate about ensuring public service contracts deliver real impact for vulnerable people?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join our team in the South Region to lead on the delivery and development of advocacy contracts across VoiceAbility’s portfolio. This is a permanent role, working full time, 35 hours a week. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our commissioned services meet and exceed expectations. You will be responsible for monitoring contract performance, analysing complex data, and ensuring compliance with KPIs, quality standards, and third sector funding requirements.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of commissioned contracts funded by local authorities, NHS trusts, and third sector partners.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
We are looking for a skilled and experienced contract management professional with a strong understanding of third sector commissioning and service delivery. You will have a proven ability to manage and monitor complex contracts, ensuring compliance with service level agreements and funding conditions. You’ll be confident in building and maintaining relationships with commissioners, funders, and delivery partners.
You will be highly numerate, with excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce clear, insightful reports that demonstrate impact, value for money, and continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable working with data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and will support operational teams to address underperformance and drive service excellence.
We are looking for someone who can balance the retention of existing contracts with a proactive approach to identifying and supporting new opportunities for growth and innovation in the third sector.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Support with continuous professional development
Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development
Personal Development Plans
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. All Employees are homebased meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by visiting our webspage then follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 5pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Contract Manager.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please visit our website,We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced HR & Operations Manager to join our team in this important new role. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR support and manage key operational functions, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services and smooth day-to-day internal operations that support our mission.
This role will play a vital role in ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace, combining hands-on HR delivery and development with operational management, perfect for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a direct impact in the homelessness sector. You'll work closely with the Co-Directors and senior leadership team to ensure our people and premises are well-supported. The role has access to a specialist HR consultancy for support with both immediate HR concerns and ongoing development initiatives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Southwark Law Centre is a charity offering free specialist legal advice and representation to individuals in Southwark and beyond.
Southwark Law Centre
Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: NJC Scale SP SP27-31 £41,580 - £44,480 (starting salary dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-Time – 35 hours per week
Main Objectives
· To oversee the smooth running of the Law Centre
· To ensure we have the right systems in place to support staff to work efficiently.
· To identify opportunities to use tech to support our mission.
· To lead on data, supporting us to tell our clients’ stories and to demonstrate the transformative nature of our work.
Key Responsibilities
1. IT Coordination
- Oversee the Law Centre’s IT systems to ensure they are secure, efficient, and meet the organisation's needs.
- Manage and develop the Law Centre's case management system to ensure it supports the effective delivery of services and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with external IT providers to coordinate maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Identify and implement opportunities for digital transformation and improved operational efficiency.
- Complete the annual Cyber Essentials return, ensuring that the organisation maintains the highest level of data security.
- Ensure the Law Centre makes use of the most appropriate and cost effective equipment, systems and software.
- Providing basic training to staff on systems and tools
- Maintain the asset register.
- Maintain the organisation’s IT plan and update it annually
2. Systems
· Lead on our paperless working processes
· Ensure that our Sharepoint site is set up logically and with the correct permissions in place.
· Develop our Sharepoint site in order that it functions as an intranet for sharing information internally.
· Negotiate and manage our contracts with printing providers
· Maintain regular reviews of the systems we’re using, assessing whether they are fit for purpose or not and whether there are alternative products which represent better value for money.
· Manage the organisation’s telephony.
3. Data and Reporting
- Maintain a clear overview of the data collected by the organisation.
- Prepare reports from the case management system and other data collection tools to feed into reports and funding bids.
- Develop new reports to feed into our billing and accountancy as well as various audits.
- Review and analyse the organisation’s data to understand trends and to assist with service development.
- Play an integral role in using data to communicate the impact of the organisation.
4. Data Protection
· Overall responsibility for the data protection obligations of the organisation.
· Keeping abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation.
· Delivering regular training to staff on Data Protection.
5. Finance and Billing
· Support the finance manager and practice manager by ensuring all systems are optimised for efficiency.
· Liaising with our payroll provider, responsible for running monthly payroll accurately, including keeping track of new starters and leavers.
· Support casework staff with training and technical solutions to allow them to bill files efficiently.
· When needed, to work with the finance manager and practice manager to coordinate regular payment runs.
· Attendance at regular meetings of the Finance Sub-Committee.
6. Support to Executive Director
- Member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development.
- Provide operational insights and recommendations to enhance the Law Centre’s performance and service delivery.
- Coordinate and chair regular meetings of the IT Working Group
- Report regularly to the Trustees on operational issues
7. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including health and safety and data protection (GDPR).
- Participate in and ensure the smooth running of the annual Lexcel audit as well as other regular audits.
8. Professional Development
- To attend regular support and supervision and appraisal meetings.
- To keep up-to-date and to meet identified learning and development needs as appropriate.
9. Teamwork and Service Development
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings
- To attend and actively participate in other meetings as required, and to take an active role in the planning and development of the Law Centre.
- To network and liaise with external agencies as agreed.
10. General
- To uphold and promote the Aims and Principles of the Law Centre
- To be available to work outside normal office hours on occasion as required and notified in advance.
- To undertake any other duties that are compatible with the functions of the post.
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent IT skills with extensive experience working with Excel and other Microsoft Office products as well as database products.
- A minimum of two years experience in a similar role, or relevant transferrable skills.
- Ability to develop, maintain and report on data and compliance records, including the ability to impart information in an understandable way.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to set priorities, meet goals and evaluate processes and results.
- Confident, self reliant, capable of taking the initiative and working autonomously.
- Good attention to detail.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience managing and developing case management systems or similar software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and supplier relationships effectively.
- Experience in supporting legal or advice services organisations.
- Knowledge of the operational challenges facing community-based organisations.
Please visit our website to download an application pack
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place on: 6 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
About the role
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
How to apply
At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11 July 2025, 1pm.
First interviews will be held week commencing 14 July 2025.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.
We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace. We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and confident individual to join us as Programme Manager to develop and manage delivery of Phase 2 of the Early Connect Programme. Following successful delivery of Phase 1, Inspire has been selected to deliver Phase 2 of this pilot programme alongside the GLA/DFE and lead partners Rinova.
This role has responsibility for developing and delivering work related learning activities for young people with the aim of enhancing their skills and understanding of future career opportunities and transitioning into apprenticeships.
All delivery is aimed towards enabling young people to learn about apprenticeship opportunities and how to position themselves to apply and move into employment as an apprentice. You will work closely with young people, employers and business volunteers to deliver fun, engaging and labour market-relevant careers related support and workshops to young people in both online and in-person formats. You will have the chance to be creative through planning, delivering and evaluating the programme to ensure services are current and meet the stakeholder needs.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Managing development, delivery and coordination of work related learning activities for phase 2 of the Early Connect programme.
- Accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets.
- Managing a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training.
- Accurately managing data and reporting requirements of funders of the Early Connect programme.
- Maintaining and building effective relationships with programme participants and stakeholders.
Please see our job description for further details.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.
Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate. Therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews will include a skills based test.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team in Stoke. This role is offered as office based. Regular travel will be required throughout the area. The role is full time working 37.5 hours per week usually Monday to Friday but 1 in 3 Saturdays are required on a rota basis with a alternative day off in lieu.
What we offer:
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
As an Operations Manager (with allowance), you will be leading several services working to support victims across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Currently these include the Staffordshire Victim Gateway, Harmony ASB and Mediation service and the Restorative Justice service. You will ensure the provision of these high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and work alongside the Area Manager to promote and develop our victim services in the area.
You will:
- Lead the service teams to deliver excellent and high quality support to victims of crime and major incidents
- Directly manage service leads/team leaders and have oversight of volunteering activity across the services
- Prepare and deliver reports for contract monitoring, helping to retain and improve current commissioned contracts, ensuring all KPIs are met and effective case studies provided
- Co-develop and implement business plans and ensure team aware of each service's mission and vision
- Monitor local opportunities to build and maintain relationships with funders and all stakeholders. Represent the services in external forum and be proactive to advocate for victims needs
- Work closely with other Victim Support services in the county and beyond
- Promote and lead innovative approaches to improve support for victims.
- Raise the profile of the services and ensure they are accessible and inclusive
- Contribute to the wider work of Victim Support, shaping our campaigning and service design.
About You:
Ideally, you will have proven experience in a similar organisation, demonstrating proactive, innovative, and effective management skills and the ability to secure high levels of performance, motivation, commitment, teamwork, collaboration, and trust from colleagues.
Experience in effective partnership working is essential. Strong communication skills are required, including the ability to deliver presentations, and raise awareness for the services.
Ideally you will have:
- Proven service delivery success
- Leadership of diverse, multi-site teams
- A good understanding of the Criminal Justice system and issues arising for victims of crime
This role involves some travel and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.
Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?
Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Brighton.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 10,500 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
The important stuff
Location: Brighton
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Salary: from £29,355
Closing date: Sunday 13th July, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategy, vision and impact [25%]
- Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
- Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
- Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets
Leadership, line management and training [25%]
- Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
- Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme
Relationship management [20%]
- Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
- Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room
Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]
- Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
- Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment
Operations [10%]
- Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- You are IT literate
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
- Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested
With young people, with organisations, for society.



