Community management jobs

We are the leading infrastructure organisation supporting the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Bromley. Our Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in connecting individuals and organisations, promoting volunteering, and building stronger communities.

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Volunteer Development Manager to lead and grow our Volunteer Centre. You’ll manage a small team and work closely with the Chief Executive to deliver high-quality volunteering services across the borough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of volunteering in Bromley, working with local communities, businesses, and voluntary organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Manage and develop the Volunteer Centre, identifying service gaps and creating new projects. 
• Promotion & Engagement: Champion volunteering across Bromley, with a focus on young people and underrepresented groups. 
• Volunteer Support & Brokerage: Coordinate online, telephone, and face-to-face support services. 
• Training & Capacity Building: Deliver training on volunteer management and best practices.
• Partnerships & Contracts: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage relevant contracts. 
• Monitoring & Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CEO, trustees, and funders. 
• Advocacy: Represent Community Links Bromley at events and forums.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. This post is by application only.

Would you like to make a difference?

Then take a look at this Advice Worker job – employed by Manchester Mind and placed in the innovative Recovery in Community Team, a collaboration between Manchester Mind and Gaddum. Together we are supporting people as they move from hospital back into their community. Ensuring people have stable income, housing and less problematic debt is essential to this journey. This is the role – working within a team which is collaborative, supportive and strengths-based to deliver holistic and person-centred support.

Manchester Mind is the employer of the Recovery in Community Service Housing and Welfare Rights Advisor so you will gain support and expertise from our existing Advice service whilst sitting within the experienced and multi-disciplinary Recovery in Community Team.

Position:  Recovery in Community Service Housing and Welfare Rights Adviser

Salary: £27,565 - £29,253

Hours: 35 hours per week until 31st March 2026 (with extension possible dependent on funding)

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

· Ability to create a sense of belonging through the development of kind relationships that lead to people feeling accepted and heard.

· Experience of delivering social welfare law – particularly around benefits and housing.

· Ability to collaborate and share skills and knowledge.

You can download all application documents from our website.

The deadline for these posts will be 12 noon on Tuesday 28th October 2025.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 6 - £43,338 per annum

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Location: Sheffield

Requests for part-time hours can be considered

Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 11.30 pm

Do you have a good understanding of housing and homeless, along with leadership and management experience? Then join Shelter as a Service Manager and you could soon be playing a key role in standing up to the housing emergency in the Sheffield area.

About the role

You will be one of two Service Managers in Shelter Sheffield, reporting to the Strategic Lead, you will deputise for them when necessary and will lead on delivering our services, line-managing Team Leaders and designated functions. Your role will be to ensure that the service delivery meets high quality standards, is delivered safely and is contract compliant. Overseeing the monitoring and reporting of our work, you will have delegated financial responsibility and work closely with partners, commissioners, and other stakeholders in the city to ensure that our services are aligned and impactful.

You will also ensure that we are identifying and addressing the systemic housing issues as illustrated through clients’ presenting need. This is key role to link up Shelter’s national campaigning and policy work with local activity, to ensure that we co-produce our activities and involve people with lived experience fully in our work to make sure their needs are met.

About You

You have sound knowledge of homelessness, housing and related issues, with leadership skills and experiencing of supporting and managing teams. You can demonstrate experience of managing contracts, partnerships or services as well as budgets and are able to develop and sustain key relationships which benefit our local priorities for Sheffield. Experienced in change management, you will be able to analyse insight and evidence to manage and improve performance, as well as being able to work with policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety and data protection.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About the team

Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and with multiple and complex needs. We take a holistic approach to help them deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and help over 5000 people a year while also working to change the underlying systems that cause the housing emergency.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV along with a supporting statement which address the following points of the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.

• Working knowledge of homelessness, housing and related issues affecting local communities.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience of supporting and line managing staff
• Experience of managing and delivering contracts, partnerships or services
• Budgeting skills and experience of managing budgets and financial reports.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive mindset

You do not need to address the remaining points (5-9) in the About You section in your application. Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

What You'll Do:

- Leadership Excellence: Lead, inspire, and effectively manage a team of professionals to deliver exceptional mental health support and interventions.

- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.

- Collaborative Leadership: As a key representative, you will engage in external meetings, fostering vital partnerships with local mental health services, including primary and secondary mental health services in Swindon.

Why Join Us:

· Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

· Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

· Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your leadership can make all the difference.

Key Responsibilities

· Co-lead and develop your team in partnership with the Service Manager in delivering recovery-focused, high-quality, safe and person-centred care, delivering great outcomes for people using services.

· Informing the future direction and development of the Swindon Wellbeing Services including working closely with Directors and Commissioners internally and externally of the organisation.

· Champion innovation and co-lead the implementation of enhancements to services, and support the implementation of change, best practice and continuous improvement.

· Establish effective working relationships with key referrers including the Primary Care Networks and Secondary Care Services in your locality, facilitating meaningful two-way dialogue with key stakeholders.

· Understand and build upon local assets and resources, to enable holistic and flexible place-based support structures that are responsive to local needs.

· Ensure all staff are supported and developed through on-the-job coaching, individual supervision, group supervision and appraisals, identifying and promptly addressing learning and development needs.

· Produce regular outcome reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the service and highlighting gaps in provision.

· To be involved with the recruitment of new staff including participating on the interview panel and leading on the inductions of new Swindon staff.

· To oversee the recruitment of volunteers, including participating on the interview panel and leading the induction.

· The role will include being on call based on a rota system to provide support to staff in services across Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind when required.

· To attend meetings in relation to the Sanford House building and meetings relating to contracts.

· To conduct risk assessments in relation to service areas, ensuring the services are using the Mental Health Triage Scale effectively and appropriately

· To investigate any incidents reported by staff or people accessing services and follow up with recorded outcomes following S&G Mind policies and procedures

· To explore complaints made to the Swindon SBC wellbeing contract and follow the relevant procedures and policies.

· To undertake investigations in line with relevant policies e.g., complaints policy, HR investigations.

· To ensure all staff are assessing risk and that risk is managed appropriately in line with the persons needs and the policies/procedures of the service.

· To ensure that all lone working arrangements are in place and always followed.

· To act as the Safeguarding Lead for adults and children within the Swindon Wellbeing Service

· To act as the Health & Safety Officer within the Swindon Wellbeing Service.

We are looking for an experienced Regional Opperations Lead, to coordination all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Wales and South West Region and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 17,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 250 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.

The key areas of focus include:

• To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
• To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
• To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Location: Home based, in either Suffolk or London
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) or part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 FTE depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025

Preliminary telephone interviews will be held week commencing 24 November 2025

Interviews will be held, in person at our Peterborough office week commencing 1 December 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are recruiting a fundraising manager to be responsible for stewarding and cultivating a major supporter to deliver a bespoke charity of the year partnership and a portfolio of community and special events that generates income for their family fund. In this role you will strengthen engagement, drive income, have a creative flair that will deliver memorable fundraising experiences to an influential regional network through a number of activities including runs, walks and gala dinners.

This role sits within our Community and Events team. The team bring together and inspires individuals, families and communities to support the work of Kidney Research UK. They deliver an exciting and diverse portfolio of fundraising activity from physical challenges, to bake sales, to online activities. They’re dedicated to connecting with both new and existing supporters, helping them raise funds, spread awareness, and build a lasting network of #TeamKidney hero's!

You will have proven experience in managing a portfolio of fundraising or special events within a charity or corporate space with experience managing budgets, negotiating suppliers, and monitoring financial performance. In addition, you will have excellent relationship building and communication skills across a range of stakeholders, with exceptional project management and organisational skills, with a strong attention to detail. You will need a full driving licence, with access to a car for attending meetings and events.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: Community Fundraising Manager, Events Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Charity Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Fundraising and Events Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Community and Events Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-224 703

Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Guided by universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, the Charity is growing community fundraising to increase impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition 

Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days

Hybrid - Midlands base with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/Midlands); occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office

£28,000-£34,000 per annum (FTE)

The Community Fundraising Lead will recruit, inspire and support volunteers, delivering sustainable income growth while balancing hands-on fundraising with the development of long-term initiatives. Working closely with Marketing and Income Generation teams, you will collaborate on projects, cultivate pipelines and develop leads to maximise fundraising activity and donor acquisition across communities, groups and local businesses.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will implement a community fundraising strategy across diverse networks; designing engaging activities, stewarding supporters, and leveraging national campaigns and events. You'll champion excellent supporter care, build visibility for Life in local settings, and use data and insights to evaluate performance and scale what works.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious, proactive relationship-builder with experience of community or volunteer-led fundraising. You'll bring creativity and confidence engaging people at all levels, a track record of delivering against income targets, and the organisational skills to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards of compliance and supporter experience. Alignment with the Charity's values and mission is essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Contract Type: Fixed Term until December 2026

Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester - hybrid working, 40-60% per week in the office. 

Interviews: Will be held via Teams on 10th & 12th November 2025

The King’s Trust is looking for a passionate and highly skilled Communications Manager to join our talented Communications team as we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2026.

In this fixed-term role, you will play a key part in delivering The Trust’s external communications activity during our anniversary year. By helping The Trust to maximise this milestone moment, the work you do will help to boost our public profile, reach new supporters, and thank our communities meaningfully – ultimately increasing engagement with and support for our work.

You will lead communications projects for our anniversary by developing bespoke activations and messaging, always ensuring the stories of Trust-supported young people are at the heart of everything we do.

You will empower young people who have been through our programmes to tell their stories across a range of different media and digital channels. As part of this, you will support the Senior Communications Manager in working with our Young Ambassadors, who are young people who volunteer to share their experiences of being supported by The Trust with our audiences.

In this unique role within the Communications team, you will be instrumental in shining a light on how we support young people to change their lives for the better, ultimately engaging more people in The Trust’s work during our 50th year and increasing support for young people.

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 Communications 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 Communications Managers! 

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) 

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months

Interviews: Tuesday November 12th and Thursday November 13th 2025 (virtual)

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

We’re looking for a highly organised, confident and creative Ambassadors Manager to help us grow awareness and raise vital funds through the support of our incredible celebrity Ambassadors.

In this role, you’ll lead on exciting projects and partnerships, managing relationships with Ambassadors, agents, and publicists, and ensuring every opportunity helps to shine a light on our work with young people. You’ll create briefings and reports, plan and deliver campaigns, and balance multiple priorities to help us make the most of each moment. You’ll also bring excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills, with experience working with high-profile individuals or within the media, entertainment, or charity sectors.

If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join us and help us use our partnerships to change young lives for the better.

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 Ambassadors 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 Ambassadors Managers! 

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) 

Are you a passionate fundraiser with a talent for building relationships and inspiring teams?

Charity People are delighted to be working with a leading breast cancer charity in the search for a talented Senior Community Fundraising Manager (North, Midlands & Scotland). This is your opportunity to lead a £3.3m community fundraising programme, inspire supporters, and make a lasting difference for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (4-day week at 28 hours considered)
Location: Remote in the North, Midlands or Scotland or office-based/hybrid in Sheffield or Glasgow, with regular travel across the patch
Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover

About the Charity:

We're partnering with the UK's leading breast cancer research and support charity. They're here for anyone affected by breast cancer, bringing together world-class research, trusted information, specialist nurses, and passionate campaigners fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care. Their vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well. But to create that future, they need to act now.

The Role

As a Senior Community Fundraising Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team (with direct line management of 3) to deliver £3.3m annually from community audiences, from DIY fundraising to high-value local relationships.
• Co-develop and implement the relationship fundraising strategy, identifying new opportunities to grow income and deepen supporter engagement.
• Play a key role in delivering an innovative local engagement pilot to strengthen the charity's community presence.
• Take ownership of budgets, KPIs and reporting to ensure sustainable, long-term growth.
• Be a visible ambassador for the charity, representing the charity at supporter events and inspiring others to get involved.

This is a brilliant leadership role for an ambitious, relationship-focused fundraiser who thrives on building partnerships, motivating teams, and delivering results.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in community or relationship fundraising.
• A proven ability to develop and implement strategy that grows income and supporter engagement.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to inspire confidence internally and externally.
• A data-driven approach to planning and decision-making.

A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Why You'll Love Working at This Charity

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Option of a 4-day working week (28 hours).
• Flexible, hybrid working - remote or office-based working options
• Opportunity to shape an exciting new local engagement pilot.
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate and ambitious team making a real difference for people affected by breast cancer.

How to Apply:

Charity People is acting as a recruitment partner for this role. If you're an inspiring fundraiser and team leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Ellen Drummond at Charity People as soon as possible with a copy of your CV to find out more.

Please note, as this has been advertised previously, we'll be working on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.

If a rolling deadline disadvantages you in any way, please get in touch with Ellen and she'll do her very best to ensure you don't miss out.

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.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and build our Community and Events fundraising. We need a creative and enthusiastic individual to build a key audience of supporters dedicated to the difference Youth Options makes to
the lives of young people.
No two days will be the same, from support a fundraiser to reach their fundraising target to planning our annual fundraising events,presenting to local community groups to running a stall at the local carnival.

Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Raise income to support our fundraising strategy
• Research, recruit and support individuals to raise funds through their own fundraising events, challenges and competitions 
• Design and run fundraising opportunities 
• Motivate and encourage supporters to maximise income 
• Ensure all funds are collected 

Community Engagement

• Build up a dedicated supporter base to support Youth Options’ community programmes through events and networking.
• Develop our Community Champion Scheme
• Research local organisations and present our work to them to create lasting relationships.

Events

• Plan and run Youth Options led fundraising events such as our annual open day.
• Create new opportunities to run events that raise income and awareness
• Ensure all legal event requirements are fulfilled at any Youth Options run event

Registered Manager - Regulated Care

Location: Office-based, Northamptonshire

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £39,114.92

Closing Date: 7 November - we reserve the right to close early if we have enough suitable candidates

Northamptonshire Carers is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our regulated care services. This is a pivotal role ensuring high-quality, person-centred care delivery across our services, maintaining compliance with CQC and other statutory regulations, and supporting our mission to improve the lives of carers and those they care for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regulated care services, ensuring contractual targets and quality standards are met.
• Maintain CQC registration and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee personal care services and manage day-to-day operations, including out-of-hours on-call.
• Supervise regulated care staff and administrative support, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Conduct audits, prepare for inspections, and report to senior leadership and trustees.
• Implement safeguarding protocols and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Attend strategic meetings and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in managing regulated care services, ideally within a community or charitable setting.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and care sector regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage contracts, staff development, and quality assurance processes.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected local charity making a real difference.
• Work in a supportive, values-driven environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Office-based role fostering team cohesion and collaboration.

What we’ll offer in return:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays - pro rata for part-time
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit (should the worse happen, your loved ones will be supported)
• A supportive environment, no stuffy dress-codes, flexibility where we can

What next:

Click apply and we look forward to receiving your application

Please be advised, should we receive enough suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment team aware as soon as possible.

We at Northamptonshire Carers are committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and are passionate about action, not words, being essential when tackling workplace race inequality. We have made some great progress with our EDI work and as a result, have become a Race Equality Matters Trailblazer, awarded to us for our efforts in championing and pioneering the drive towards racial equality. But we still have lots of work to do to continue to raise awareness, tackle all forms of discrimination and inequality, and create greater understanding of the issues that impact all of the people we affect, both in the workplace and the services our organisation provides. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and recognise the important role our staff and service users play in creating and maintaining that inclusive culture.

We are striving to be a diverse, inclusive organisation and support under-represented unpaid carers. You can read about our Big Promise Project here

Are you seeking a new career?

Do you want to be part of this dynamic, forward thinking charity?

We are keen to attract applicants who reflect the diverse communities we support in Northamptonshire.

Full-time, part-time, overnight and flexible working hours available.

"Working for Northamptonshire Carers is a great place to be feeling welcomed and valued from the get go." - Dave

REF-224 713

Operations Manager

Location: Kempston (Hybrid working considered)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (this may involve occasional out of hours (evenings/ weekends) in support of community fundraising events)

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months

About Our Client

Our client provides free, specialist emotional and practical support to people affected by fatal and life-changing road collisions across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Each year, their small but dedicated team and cohort of over 70 trained volunteer Counsellors provide life-changing support to hundreds of individuals and families coping with grief, trauma, and loss.

Following a period of significant operational change, they are seeking a dynamic, highly organised Operations Manager to strengthen their internal systems, ensure compliance, and provide essential resilience to the organisation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the organisation's day-to-day operations. You'll manage HR processes, oversee leave and TOIL systems, coordinate policy reviews, lead procurement (IT, insurance, mobile contracts, etc.), and support internal governance and compliance.

You'll also provide vital assistance across other functions, including non-clinical training coordination and event support for their growing fundraising activity. Working closely with the CEO, Clinical Lead, and admin team, you'll be central to embedding consistency, accountability, and efficiency across the charity.

What They Need

Essential:

• Proven experience in operations or office management.
• Strong organisational skills.
• HR administration and policy management experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and database systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Desirable:

• Experience in the charity or counselling sector.
• Understanding/awareness of trauma-informed working.
• Experience supporting fundraising or volunteer coordination.
• Knowledge of charity governance and compliance.
• Understanding of CRM systems and data protection.

Are You A Good Fit?

This role will suit a flexible, proactive individual who thrives on variety and wants to make a genuine difference.

To apply and start supporting this great charity submit your CV now.

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.