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Role Purpose
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting over 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
The role is a key one to ensure Southwark Cathedral is able to:
• Promote the Cathedral’s image and reputation as a place of inclusive welcome
• Trade profitably
The Events & Enterprises Assistant will be expected to work within the diverse and inclusive ethos of Southwark Cathedral. They should be able to be flexible and creative in maximising the opportunities for commercial income alongside the worshipping and community life of the Cathedral. The post-holder will also be expected to work closely with staff and volunteers from all areas of Cathedral life.
Role Overview
The Events & Enterprises Assistant is an exciting role offering both administrative and practical support to the Cathedral and its trading company Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited (SCEL). The post-holder will provide key administrative support to the COO, who is Company Secretary of SCEL, as well as giving broad practical support to the Head of Events to help deliver the special events and commercial meeting-room business.
The post-holder will provide support to the Head of Events in the delivery of a colourful programme of special events in the Cathedral space. Each year we hold a number of private parties, dinners and fundraising events as well as concerts, memorial events and carol services. The Head of Events holds the responsibility for converting special event enquiries into confirmed visits, relationship management and this post will share event management ‘on the day’, to ensure the smooth and safe delivery of often complex largescale events. Most often working one year ahead of the event, the post-holder will provide administrative and operational support for preparations and the delivery of the events by completion of operational notes, RAMS or similar.
Additionally, the Events & Enterprises Assistant will be responsible for the effective day- to-day management of commercial bookings for the Cathedral’s meeting rooms. Our conference business, comprising three main meeting rooms of varying sizes, has a wide client base drawn from the commercial, government, charity and national health sectors and many of the bookings are repeat business. The meeting rooms have an excellent reputation and are popular with clients and for managing the clients’ experience from initial enquiry to final invoice. The post-holder will provide a welcome to clients on arrival, 3 ensuring that their room, IT and catering specifications have been met and manage their requirements during their stay.
They will also work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager on communications campaigns which are relevant to the Cathedral’s conference and special events business activity.
The post-holder will support the work of the Board of Enterprises by organising the annual schedule of Board meetings – booking meeting rooms, setting up technology and refreshments on the day, attending and minuting meetings and acting as a point of contact for members of the Board. They will also support the Cathedral’s COO in their role as Company Secretary of SCEL - assisting them with correspondence, meeting arrangements, collation of papers and drafting reports for meetings and liaising where necessary with the finance team.
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!
Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street/Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service from Harlow Town Train Station and free parking onsite.
Hours: Full-time position, Blended working arrangement could be considered, with two days a week working from home.
Reports to: Transport Solutions Manager.
About the role:
At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose.
We’re building a Transport Solutions Team that can work flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit – from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. This includes a growing portfolio of projects tackling key challenges like inclusive EV charging, complex community transport funding opportunities, and large-scale research such as the National Centre for Accessible Transport.
We are now recruiting several Grant Managers to join this team and help us deliver our vision. This role works within a dedicated team to assess grant applications from charities and organisations applying to the Motability Foundation for grant-funding to support their work in the disability transport sector.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people and to work on some of the most interesting and impactful projects in the sector.
What you will be doing:
- Manage grant delivery, including assessment, due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and closure, across our funding rounds.
- Engage with all levels of applicant and grantee organisations to understand their work, assess their proposals, and provide support and challenge to strengthen delivery and outcomes.
- Undertake financial, reputational, governance, and operational due diligence in line with our policies and risk appetite.
- Produce high quality assessments of applications for review by our grant panels, including award recommendations.
- Work with applicant organisations to develop and agree contractual grant agreements.
- Manage and monitor multi-year grant awards to ensure objectives and KPIs are achieved within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Ensuring all of our data records are kept up-to-date including reconciling payment schedules to grant records.
- Work closely with colleagues across the TST to provide insight from delivery into programme development, and to learn from others’ work across research, innovation and partnerships.
- Staying abreast of key issues facing the disability and transport sectors, to understand how these shape and influence applications to Motability’s grant programmes.
- Support delivery of non-traditional funding mechanisms such as challenge prizes, research calls, or commercial commissioning approaches, contributing to assessment and management.
Your experience:
- Experienced in assessing, managing, monitoring and evaluating grant applications or similar roles related to charitable grant making.
- Understanding of not-for-profit structures, including charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations.
- Experience in writing a variety of styles including academic, reports, and impact.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise when faced with a continuous flow of applications and variable work load.
- Experience of effectively engaging at all levels within applicant organisations leading discussions where necessary.
- Good with numbers, and the ability to understand and interpret budgets and accounts.
- Able to engage with grant applicants and build an ongoing positive rapport.
- Strong IT skills including experience working with the MS Office suite.
- Experience within the disability sector and/or direct or indirect experience of the mobility challenges faced by disabled people would be advantageous, but not essential.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Gallery is seeking a dedicated IS Infrastructure Manager to join our Information Systems department. Our business teams rely heavily on the availability and security of our information systems to deliver services ranging from ticket sales and exhibitions to finance and human resources.
As the IS Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, commissioning, and maintenance of a resilient and secure systems infrastructure. This includes managing both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the Gallery.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
About the role
You’ll join us at a vital and exciting time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like with our new strategy and a reshaped communications and engagement directorate.
We’re looking for a strategic and creative digital communications leader to join our team, overseeing our digital channels, including email, paid and social media. In this role, you will plan, produce and evaluate all kinds of digital content, ensuring it is engaging and accurate, and aligns with our strategic and income-generating goals. You'll work closely with colleagues across The King's Fund to find interesting stories to tell and use insight and data to craft the right assets for our audience and make improvements to our channels.
You’ll oversee the delivery of marketing and communications campaigns across multiple channels and enjoy both the creative and technical aspects of channel and community management. You'll be a compassionate and inspiring people manager and a confident communicator.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, data-driven strategy, and delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
No agencies please.
CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 4 November, 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 November. The role is available to start immediately.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join our Chief Executive Office. You will provide high quality support to the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance in the implementation and oversight of effective risk management and assurance policies and procedures for the whole organisation.
You will attend the Audit & Risk Committee and other board committees from time to time to present on risk and assurance. With experience of delivering 2nd line risk and assurance activities within large, complex or heavily regulated organisation, you will be effective in building professional relationships and influencing and collaborating with colleagues from all disciplines and at all levels.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Your main objectives is to support the board and senior leadership team in ensuring the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe, effective and financially sustainable services for vulnerable children now and in the longer-term;
- Under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Audit & Governance, and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, coordinate and manage the implementation and ongoing development of the charity’s risk management framework; risk policies, risk appetite statement; “risk universe” and board assurance framework / assurance map;
- Undertake deep dive risk assessments and provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls from time to time as required by Audit & Risk Committee;
- Undertake a quarterly review of key financial controls and report findings to the Finance, Finance, Investments & Resources Committee and Audit & Risk Committee;
- Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed management actions designed to strengthen risk mitigation strategies / close compliance gaps and provide assurance on these to SLT and trustees.
- Prepare the risk update for SLT, the board and each of its committees including risk heat maps and key risk indicators for the charity’s principal risks.
- Establish effective working relationships with other second line risk, quality and compliance functions and periodically monitor the effectiveness of their activities.
- Liaise with SLT directors to ensure departmental risk registers are in place and appropriately maintained.
- Facilitate risk workshops and provide online training on TCT’s risk management policy and procedures. Meet regularly with risk owners to review risk responses and progress with actions. Ensure there is an effective process of escalation of significant risks to SLT and trustees;
- Prepare an annual review of the effectiveness of internal control and risk management for the Audit & Risk Committee;
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our clients are mostly long-term unemployed and have experienced repeated rejections from multiple jobs: 40% have been unemployed for over a year, 20% have applied to over 20 jobs and 23% have applied to over 50 jobs. The majority are also from minoritised communities and face intersectional barriers to employment: 32% are lone parents, 16% consider themselves to have a disability and 52 % are from an ethnic minority.
With the support of the Greater London Authority (GLA), Smart Works is about to begin an innovative employment project to connect underrepresented women across London with high-quality job opportunities. Over the next 12 months, this project will place women directly into good work within priority sectors, whilst also helping employers build more inclusive recruitment pipelines and practices.
The Employer Engagement Manager will be central to the success of this project. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, they will lead on employer engagement and job brokerage for Smart Works. They will act as a primary contact for the GLA, ensuring effective partnership working and the delivery of ambitious outcomes for both clients and employers.
To apply for this job, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via our online portal (answering the below questions) by 12 noon on Tuesday 28th October 2025:
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 200 words)
- What experience do you have of building relationships with employers that have led to quality employment opportunities for programme beneficiaries? (Max 350 words)
- Why do you think you are well suited to the role of Employer Engagement Manager? (Max 350 words)
- Is there anything else you would like to share at this stage? (Max 150 words).
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
This is a terrific opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s public affairs strategy, driving meaningful change for people living with muscle wasting conditions across the UK. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering our political engagement work, ensuring our voice is heard by all four governments.
In parallel, you will lead our social inclusion policy agenda, initially focusing on improving financial security for people with muscle wasting conditions, with scope to expand into broader inclusion-related policy areas over time.
You’ll build strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, voluntary sector organisations, and other key stakeholders to grow our influence and impact.
Working collaboratively across departments – including Policy and Campaigns, Research, Services and Support, Communications, Fundraising, and our devolved nations leads - you’ll help deliver key strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Campaigns, and line managing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you’ll play a vital role in driving change and improving lives.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for homeworking with regular travel to Westminster)
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November October
Interview dates Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




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!
Commercial Area Manager - Flexible in East of England + Lincolnshire
Reference: SEP20251629
Location: Flexible in Eastern England + Lincolnshire (Lincolnshire, Central Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in retail management to complement a team of Commercial Area Managers who bring expertise in Visitor Experience and Food and Beverage.
Introduction
Our nature reserves are living windows into the wildlife and habitats we fight to protect. They showcase the incredible conservation work we do and inspire people to take action in the face of the nature and climate emergency.
But we know we must evolve. Our reserves must become more relevant, more engaging, and more impactful. That’s why we’re looking for a Commercial Area Manager who shares our vision and has the skills, energy, and optimism to help us deliver it.
About the Role
This is a pivotal time to join the RSPB’s Commercial team. You will lead the commercial performance of our retail, food & beverage, and visitor experience operations across a designated area of nature reserves. You will be an analytical thinker, a confident communicator, and a hands-on leader who can spot opportunities, drive growth, and deliver excellence.
What You will Be Doing
Operational Management
- Maximise performance across visitor experience, retail, and food & beverage
- Ensure compliance with RSPB commercial standards and policies
- Identify and implement efficient processes to boost productivity and reduce costs
Financial Management
- Deliver and monitor KPIs, identifying areas for improvement
- Analyse sales data to shape offers and increase revenue
- Manage stock and identify cost-saving opportunities
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Develop and deliver sales plans to exceed income and NET targets
- Collaborate on promotional activity to drive engagement
- Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all sites meet health & safety and risk management standards
- Conduct audits and resolve operational issues swiftly
Visitor Experience
- Champion exceptional customer service across all reserves
- Work with teams to enhance the visitor journey
- Lead training programmes to boost visitor satisfaction
Team Leadership & Development
- Take an active role to recruit, train, and mentor teams across your area
- Support performance reviews and professional development
- Foster collaboration and a positive working culture
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree/foundation level or equivalent experience in Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, or Tourism
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Budget management and multi-site commercial operations
- Understanding of customer service excellence and its impact on income
- Knowledge of H&S, food safety, HACCP, and relevant legislation
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate across teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
Desirable Extras
- Proven success in area management within visitor attractions
- Strong background in Retail operations, including stock management, merchandising, and customer service excellence
- Experience in driving commercial performance through retail initiatives and innovation
- Project Management qualification
- Level 3 Food Hygiene or HACCP
- Experience in heritage/science interpretation or charitable sector
- Familiarity with EPOS, Power BI, OMS, or LSONE
- Experience in managing multi-site retail teams and delivering training to improve sales performance
- Understanding of retail analytics and consumer behaviour within a visitor attraction context
Additional Information
- This is a Permanent, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
- You will need to live within or near your designated area – Lincolnshire, Central Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
- Regular travel and occasional overnight stays required
What You Can Expect
A passionate, high-performing team of talented individuals who are united by a shared mission: to leave the world better than we found it.
Outstanding learning and development opportunities, plus a comprehensive employee benefits package to support your wellbeing and growth.
Unique experiences that bring you closer to nature, from travelling to our stunning reserves to witnessing the wildlife you’re helping protect.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are building an inclusive and diverse RSPB where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to be their full selves. To create a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people on nature’s side.
People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented in the environmental and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we especially encourage you to apply. If you need any additional support to complete your application, please get in touch - we are here to help.
Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are actively recruiting and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our ideal candidate is an idividual who has a strong background in commercial and operational activities, proven experience in strategic leadership and organisational management, strong financial acumen and excellent comminication skills.
About RSPCA Llys Nini
RSPCA Llys Nini (Carmarthenshire to Cardiff Branch) is affiliated with the national RSPCA but operates as an independent, self-funding charity. Over the past 25 years, thanks to the vision of its leaders and the dedication of its staff and volunteers, Llys Nini has become one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
Our core mission is animal welfare, and we are proud to have rehomed more than 22,500 cats, dogs and other animals. Beyond this, we also recognise the importance of our role in the community, local economy, and environment. This wider perspective has shaped projects such as our community café, woodland trails, and low-carbon community hub.
Our Impact and Operations
- Rehoming hundreds of animals every year in South Wales.
- Generating an annual income of over £2.5m, with expenditure of around £2m.
- Operating 10 shops across the branch area, which provide a vital income stream.
- Fundraising team, rental income, external grants, café and event facilities contribute significantly to sustainability.
- Managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who are central to our success.
The Opportunity
The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Llys Nini into the next phase of its development. This is an unique opportunity to make a lasting difference for animals, people, and the environment across South Wales.
We face the same challenges as the wider charity sector: increasing demand for services, economic uncertainty, and the need to develop sustainable income streams. We are looking for a leader who can turn these challenges into opportunities.
The Role
The new CEO will:
- Lead, manage, and inspire our staff and volunteers to deliver the charity’s vision and strategy.
- Ensure that Llys Nini remains resilient, sustainable, and fit for the future, both structurally and financially.
- Oversee all aspects of the charity’s operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Strengthen existing partnerships and forge new ones across local communities, businesses, and stakeholders.
- Support and develop current income streams while identifying and securing new funding opportunities.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in strategic leadership and organisational management.
- Strong financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
- A strong background in commercial and operational activities.
- The ability to inspire, empower, and unite staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Job Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to
The Chair and to the Board of Trustees
Reporting line
Line Manager to all senior team - Finance Manager, Animal Centre Manager, Area Shop Manager, Fundraising Manager, Ysgubor Manager
Hours of Work
35 hours per week, flexible working pattern considered
Location
Based at Animal Centre, Penllergaer, Swansea, Hybrid working can be considered.
Remuneration and conditions of service
The salary scale is between £50,000 to £60,000 full time pro rata. (Dependent on experience)
Holiday entitlement is 35 days inclusive of Statutory Holidays.
Pension.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Must abide with the ethics of the RSPCA.
Job purpose Summary:
To be the organisation’s lead professional, leading on strategy development and delivering the objectives of the Charity. To lead, manage and develop the staff teams in order to meet the organisation’s strategic objectives and ensure its sustainability.
Accountable to the Board of Trustees and acting as the interface between employees, volunteers, and other partners with the shared aim of delivering upon the Branch’s charitable objectives.
Main responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Provide vision, leadership, direction and management in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, employees, RSPCA, and relevant stakeholders.
- Lead on strategy development, business planning and financial planning in partnership with the Board of Trustees and Finance Manager.
- Develop and monitor strategies and policies to ensure the long term viability of the organisation, including care and maintenance of the land and buildings.
2. Governance
- Support the Board of Trustees in the responsibilities to ensure robust governance structures.
- Alongside the board, taking responsibility for the legal obligations of the organisations in accordance with the RSPCA and Charity Commission rules.
3. Financial & Resource management
- Develop a funding strategy that explores implements and maintains short- and long-term funding options.
- Develop appropriate partnerships with other local charities and organisations.
- Working with the Finance Manager, preparation and oversight of resources and investments.
- Identify and manage risks within the organisation, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
4. Partnership relationships and management
- Build strong and strategic relationships and alliances with the RSPCA and local organisations within the community.
5. Operation Management
- Provide value driven leadership, support and professional development across the organisation, including performance review processes.
- Monitor and review the organisational structure, performance and quality of the services provided to the public in all areas.
- Ensure all policies are up to date and relevant.
- Acting as on the safeguarding leads for the Charity, manage the concerns from staff, customers and visitors, in line with the policy and procedures.
- Promote the importance of the Welsh Language and culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and acting as a role model for the inclusive values of the Branch.
6. People Management
- Effectively line manage the senior staff.
- Encourage a culture and ethos of consultative and collaborative working throughout the organisation.
- Position the Branch as an employer of choice.
- Maintain effective relationship with Trustees.
7. Other
- Promote the work of Llys Nini where appropriate.
- Carry out any other work or duties that are reasonably requested
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience (Essential)
Experience
- A proven record of strategic leadership and operation management (Essential)
- Experience of working with people of a wide range of backgrounds.(Essential)
- Experience in running commercial operations, managing budgets and resources, income generation. (Essential)
- An understanding of Charity Law and expectations from the Charity Commission.(Desirable)
- Experience in grant applications and funding (Desirable)
- Experience in HR (Desirable)
Essential skills:
- Financial and commercial business acumen including devising and managing income streams.
- Ability to innovate.
- Ability to lead and manage staff.
- Good communication skills to be able to work with and report to the Board of Trustees, staff and partnerships.
- A strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to negotiate.
Desirable skills:
- Communicate through the medium of Welsh.
Values
- Compassionate – we care about the lives of animals and have empathy for people.
- Inspirational – we take the lead and speak up for others.
- Committed – we are committed to giving animals better lives and people better opportunities.
- Integrity – we are honest and trustworthy
How to apply:
Please forward your CV together with a covering letter, (no more than 2 pages of A4) highlighting your suitability for the job role.
We will interview people who can show in their covering letter that they meet the Essential qualities in the Person specification as well as considering the competencies. We will use the interview and assessment process to establish if the candidates have both the necessary essential qualities and competencies. References from suitable sources, including current employer, is essential prior to contract being issued.
The successful candidate will be dynamic, have a track record of achievements, be prepared to be hands on and be a self-starter, have a flexible approach, be passionate and ambitious for the positive impact of RSPCA Llys Nini in the local community.
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025
Interview dates:
Online assessment via Teams - w/c 10 November 2025
In person interviews – w/c 17 November 2025
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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!
Are you a dynamic, compassionate and ambitious leader who believes everyone should have the opportunity to live independently, feel valued, and be part of their community? We are looking for an inspiring Service Manager to lead and further develop our innovative Finding & Matching Service — supporting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism to build fulfilling lives in homes and communities they choose.
About the Role
As Service Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping and growing a person-centred service that meets the highest standards of care and compliance. You’ll empower and develop a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring our values of community, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. From managing day-to-day operations and staff development to driving service quality, you’ll play a vital role in creating real impact across the lives of the people we support.
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, hands-on experience in social care, and a passion for innovation. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational management with creativity and collaboration. Importantly you will possess significant and demonstrable business development expertise, commercial awareness and the acumen necessary to not just manage but to progress and promote the outreach services offered by Centre 404.
In return, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values its people, offers opportunities for growth, and is committed to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finding & Matching service
- Manage staff recruitment, supervision, and development
- Maintain compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards
- Drive service growth and build stakeholder partnerships
- Oversee budgets and resource management
About You
- From one year to many years of management experience within social care
- From two years to many years of working with people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
- Strong understanding of person-centred values and self-directed support
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Significant business development and commercial growth expertise
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
Store Manager
Salary£24,375.00 per annum
LocationPeterborough
Weekly Hours37.5
The Vacancy
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £24,375.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Reference: YMC1126765
Are you an experienced retailer?
Why not try a new type of retailing where you get to run your own store, inspiring a team of paid staff and volunteers to be proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity? If so we have a fantastic opportunity at our Peterborough store.
Operating within a fast paced environment, you will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income from sales, gift aid, and other promotional activities plus drive donations from the local area. Delivering a great store offer and standards, inspiring your team to give amazing customer service, you will raise funds for and promote the work of YMCA within the local community.
You will have exceptional organisational skills, creative flair and drive which, along with your commercial awareness, will enable you to motivate, develop and inspire your team of paid staff and volunteers. You will be looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that has challenge, excitement and meaning. This role is varied and no two days are the same.
Why join YMCA England & Wales?
We’ll give you real autonomy in a role that is varied and stimulating and the opportunity for you to use your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.
You’ll also get a package that includes:
- Pension
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Regular salary reviews
- Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
- Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Health shield cash plan
This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England and Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, You will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Area Manager, Regional Manager, other Store Managers and the wider Retail team at Head Office.
At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
For further information on YMCA, visit oput website
We are seeking to appoint an experienced General Manager/CEO to take on a pivotal leadership position, responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational direction of Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre, ensuring its continued growth, sustainability, and community impact.
The successful candidate will bring substantial senior management experience within a comparable sports, leisure or charity environment, with a proven track record of delivering strategic objectives, managing complex operations, and leading high-performing teams. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant and ambitious organisation, committed to providing inclusive access to tennis, padel, and pickleball across all levels of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Location: Preferably London due to the clients you'll be working with; however, we will accept applications for any UK Trust office. This is a hybrid role, and 40-60% of your week will be in the office
Interviews: 3rd and 4th November
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
We’re looking for a bold and creative Business Development Manager to join The King’s Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward some of the most innovative commercial campaigns, cause-related marketing and fundraising products in the charity sector. Your work will directly power our mission to support young people to live, learn and earn, while helping us grow long-term, high-value brand partnerships.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on securing six-figure strategic partnerships from the consumer and leisure sectors. You’ll work closely with brand, youth marketing, commercial and senior leaders to develop pipelines, respond to briefs, and create bespoke opportunities that inspire brands to work with us. With your relationship-building skills, commercial acumen and creative flair, you’ll deliver compelling pitches, proposals and presentations that showcase the power of purposeful partnerships with The King’s Trust.
If you’re a confident partnership builder with a track record of winning big, thrive in a target-driven environment, and love bringing ideas to life through creative campaigns, we want to hear from you. Join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative and focused on transforming futures, and play your part in helping more young people unlock their potential.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Business Development Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of a Business Development Manager!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Global Brand Partnerships Manager, you will have central oversight of Factory International’s sponsorship and partnerships revenue stream and strategic commercial partner relationships.
Working together with our Creative, Finance, Marketing, Producing, Development, and International departments you will drive complex, strategic partnership relationships, with cross-departmental projects, creating and delivering value and effectiveness to our partner portfolio through both traditional and non-traditional platforms, innovative rights activation, campaigns, and events.
You will be a critical thinker, identify growth opportunities, and think entrepreneurially in order to identify and achieve new and innovative commercial partnership opportunities amplifying the purpose and values of Factory International.
The key responsibilities for the Global Brand Partnerships Manager include;
- Develop outreach materials to create relationships and grow partnerships opportunities with agencies, brands, and businesses
- Create compelling presentation materials for potential partners to drive business and deliver targets
- Proactively sell strategic brand partnerships to brands and businesses
- Write negotiate and close partnership agreements
- Develop and manage hand over processes to aid the creation of assets and the delivery of campaigns and events, actively checking in with clients through the course of partnerships to ensure delivery and client satisfaction
- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to develop and deliver partnership opportunities
- Administrate to a high standard through CRM systems and other software
- Network, create and develop relationships with local national and global brands
The person specification for the Global Brand Partnerships Manager are;
ESSENTIAL
- A love for culture and the ability to translate this passion into exciting, compelling sales stories, with the aim of bringing in new partnerships to the organisation
- Proven sales track record, with the ability to develop commercial proposals, pitching, negotiating, organising, and delivering brand and sponsorship deals
- Experience in selling, negotiating, and managing significant commercial sponsorship/partner relationships
- Experience in delivering marketing effectiveness and driving value and ROI through partnerships
- Experience of working alongside project management professionals to direct timely and exemplary customer service
- Experience in successfully delivering ambitious revenue targets
- Familiar with customer relationship management (CRM) systems and very quick in coming to grips with new data/analytical tools
- Great presentation skills
- An entrepreneurial self-starter, comfortable with developing new business opportunities
- A love for selling and inspiring potential clients with organisational vision
- Strong communication and collaboration skills: you liaise with all levels of the wider business teams across the organisation
- Good experience and understanding of the media landscape and how digital content, IP, and production forms a significant area for partnership opportunity and activation
- Able to thrive in collaborative environments, as well as using initiative to drive results
- People oriented with intelligent interpersonal effectiveness and communication
- ‘Can do’ attitude, with the proactivity, flexibility, and resilience required to deliver results
- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
DESIRABLE
- Strategic and innovative thinker and operational doer, who thinks outside of standard norms and traditional processes
- Links to local and national organisations
- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.