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Every year, Seaview Project works alongside over 1,200 people across Hastings and St Leonards to build stability out of complexity. We need a Finance Manager who wants their expertise to make that possible.

Role details

• Responsible to: Chief Officer and Treasurer
• Salary: £13,497 per annum
• Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday–Friday, hours negotiable)
• Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory days, pro rata
• Pension: NEST Pension Plan, with a 4% contribution from Seaview

About us

Seaview Project has been delivering practical services for complex lives since 1985, supporting people across Hastings and St Leonards who are facing homelessness, poverty and related challenges, helping them build on their strengths and move towards greater stability and independence.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for Seaview's overall financial management, ensuring our transactions, procedures and records meet internal, charity and legal requirements. You'll work closely with our Service Managers, Honorary Treasurer and Board of Trustees on financial forecasting, business planning and grant applications, and you'll lead the development of budgeting and finance awareness across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise trustees on financial policy and prepare annual budgets, costings and appraisals
• Monitor income and expenditure against budget and produce regular management reports
• Liaise with bankers and investment managers and manage cash flow
• Oversee invoicing, fee and grant claims, and Gift Aid submissions
• Manage payroll, PAYE, NI and pension administration
• Maintain fixed asset and balance code schedules
• Review financial systems to minimise the risk of error or fraud and ensure statutory compliance
• Prepare draft statutory accounts in line with the Charities SORP, liaising with our Independent Examiner or auditor
• Provide financial information to support contracts and funding applications
• Line manage and support our Finance Officer, including supervision and appraisals
• Act as Charity Commission correspondent and company secretary for compliance purposes

What we're looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience of budget setting and budget management
• Proven experience producing statutory accounts for charities to a high standard
• A relevant accountancy qualification, or significant experience in management, finance or the voluntary sector
• A genuine understanding of, and commitment to, the culture and ethos in which Seaview operates
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve outcomes, targets and deadlines
• High levels of motivation and a commitment to improving service provision for people with complex needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people who use our services, professionals and colleagues
• Self-motivated, well organised, and flexible in approach

Desirable:

• Experience working in a small charity, in any sector
• Experience managing social housing rental accounts
• Experience of homelessness — lived, voluntary, professional or otherwise

Job Description

Job Title: Primary Futures Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Head of School Programmes

Location: The role is open to hybrid or fully remote working but the candidate would be expected to be able to occasionally travel to schools within the funded project areas (including Westminster, Chester and Lancashire) and attend occasional meetings at the charity’s offices located at Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, EC4A 3AB.

Purpose: Are you an experienced project manager with knowledge of the primary education sector who can confidently lead an exciting funded project for 12 months, helping children broaden their horizons and discover their futures? This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the role of Primary Futures Project Manager for Education and Employers charity supporting the delivery of our internationally recognised career-related learning programme in primary schools. The programme is called Inspiring the Future and is known as Primary Futures in primary schools.

Through our programmes, our charity brings inspiring volunteers from the world of work into schools, helping children learn in a fun way about a wide range of future jobs and career pathways, broadening their horizons and raising their aspirations and attainment. School activity sits at the heart of our charity’s mission which is to: ‘ensure that every young person in our country, wherever they live, whatever their parents or carers’ circumstances, has the opportunity to meet a diverse range of volunteers to hear first-hand about jobs and the world of work’.

This important role will manage and lead the day-to-day delivery of a key primary school focused project for the charity, funded by the Westminster Foundation. Responsibilities include leading the delivery and coordination of a multi-year funded project, managing stakeholder and funder relationships, overseeing programme activity across schools and partners, monitoring performance against targets and budgets, reporting on impact and outcomes, and providing line management and support to a remote team member to ensure successful project delivery.

Remuneration: £36k per annum FTE.

Additional Terms: We offer an excellent overall package with 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays, plus a competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days per annum – pro rata in accordance with the length of contract. Additional family friendly benefits, including enhancements to Statutory Payments.

Appointment Terms: This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role is advertised as part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Schools Programmes, the Primary Futures Project Manager (Maternity Cover) will lead the delivery of a major funded project that helps children broaden their horizons, challenge stereotypes and discover the wide range of opportunities available to them in the future. Through Education and Employers' Primary Futures programme, the role will support schools to connect children with inspiring volunteers from the world of work, helping to raise aspirations and develop career-related learning across primary education.

The successful candidate will take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of this multi-year project. ensuring activity is delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed objectives and funding requirements. Working closely with schools, employers, volunteers and the funder, they will lead project delivery across a range of workstreams including school engagement, teacher training, volunteer mobilisation, communications, evaluation and reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager with knowledge of the primary education sector to play a leading role in a nationally recognised charity. The postholder will combine project leadership, stakeholder management and school engagement to ensure high-quality delivery and lasting impact for participating schools, teachers and children, while supporting the long-term success of the programme.

The role is open to hybrid or home-based working, with occasional travel to schools and project activities across Westminster, Chester and Lancashire, alongside occasional meetings with colleagues at the charity's London office.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

We are seeking a driven, highly capable, and enthusiastic Project Manager who can confidently manage a funder relationship, work efficiently to ensure project delivery remains on track and deliver engaging presentations to employers, children, and teachers.  You will bring excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills, along with experience in working with or in primary schools that can support design and delivery of project resources and events and an interest in career-related learning and social mobility.

Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change. We are a friendly, diverse, and welcoming organisation and the successful candidate will be well supported. The Primary Futures Project Manager will work closely with the Director of Programmes, Head of School Programmes and wider Inspiring the Future team to undertake the following key accountabilities:

Key Accountabilities:

Project Management

• Lead the day-to-day management and coordination of a five-year funded project, ensuring delivery is aligned with agreed objectives, targets, timescales, budgets and funder requirements.
• Maintain and oversee detailed project plans, delivery schedules and internal tracking systems to ensure all workstreams are effectively coordinated and milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate activity across multiple project workstreams, including primary school engagement, programme delivery, teacher training, primary-aged resource development, volunteer and employer mobilisation, evaluation, communications and reporting.
• Monitor progress against project KPIs and delivery targets and taking appropriate action to maintain successful delivery.
• Contribute to the longer-term development and sustainability of the project, ensuring learning from delivery is captured and used to inform future years of the programme.
• Manage relationships with the funder and other key project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, appropriate involvement and timely sharing of progress and learning.

Delivery

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project's programme of activity, ensuring participating primary schools receive a high-quality and consistent experience.
• Lead the development of high-quality primary-aged resources for teachers, pupils and parents/carers, overseeing the scoping, creation, and refinement of materials to support project delivery and enable schools to sustain career-related learning beyond the funded programme.
• Lead engagement and delivery with a designated group of participating primary schools, developing strong relationships with teachers and school leaders and tailoring support to their needs.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the needs and context of participating primary schools and geographical areas, using this insight to inform project planning and delivery.
• Ensure teacher training and support builds schools' capacity and confidence to embed career-related learning and independently use Primary Futures beyond the funded intervention.
• Oversee volunteer and employer mobilisation required to meet project delivery needs, working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and local stakeholders.

Reporting

• Lead on the collection of project data and feedback to monitor progress, demonstrate impact and inform ongoing improvements to delivery.
• Oversee the implementation of appropriate reporting mechanisms, including Salesforce and SurveyMonkey, to ensure accurate and timely recording of project activity and outcomes.
• Ensure project data and evidence are accurate, timely and sufficient to demonstrate progress against agreed KPIs and funding requirements.
• Produce high-quality progress updates, reports and other project documentation for senior leadership and funders.

Line Management

• Provide effective line management, direction and support to a remote team member, including performance management, professional development and regular review of progress.
• Plan and allocate workloads, balancing competing priorities and ensuring resources are effectively deployed to meet project and organisational targets.
• Provide oversight and direct leadership of key project activities, including employer encounters, virtual events, teacher training and primary school-based delivery.
• Work collaboratively across Education and Employers to ensure communications, research, evaluation and employer engagement support project delivery.

Person specification:

We are looking for someone with the following Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Skills/Knowledge/Expertise

Essential

• Experience of working with primary schools, teachers or other education professionals, with a good understanding of the primary education context. (Ideally 2–3 years experience.)
• Strong project management experience, including coordinating complex, multi-year funded projects and delivering against agreed objectives, targets, timescales, budgets and funder requirements. (Ideally 2–3 years experience.)
• Experience of successful relationship management, with the ability to engage confidently and sensitively with funders, schools and education professionals at a range of levels of seniority.
• Experience of line managing staff, including setting objectives, providing direction, performance management, coaching and development support.
• Experience of collecting, managing and interpreting project data to produce high-quality reports for senior colleague and funders and demonstrate progress against agreed objectives, outcomes and KPIs
• Experience of developing, reviewing or improving primary-aged resources, programmes or activities for children, young people and/or education professionals.
• Understanding of the evidence base underpinning career-related learning at primary age and its role in broadening children's aspirations, knowledge and understanding of the world of work.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and data protection and their application within an education or project delivery context.

Desirable

• Passion for supporting children and young people to realise their potential, including through the engagement of skilled volunteers and employers in education.
• Experience of working within the charity, education, social mobility, careers or youth sectors.
• Experience of motivating, supporting and coordinating volunteers to deliver activities impactfully and successfully
• Experience of identifying and managing risks, resolving problems and taking appropriate action to maintain successful project delivery.
• Experience of facilitating virtual activities with children and young people, including creating an engaging and interactive online environment.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to uphold our charity’s five values - Inspiring, Inclusive, Innovative, Impactful, Integrity
• Enthusiastic about inspiring children and supporting social mobility.
• Flexible – responsive to changing operational context and new opportunities
• Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos
• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends
• Able to travel in the UK if required

Application process

The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. We offer a range of inclusive employment and family friendly policies as well as flexible working arrangements in order to support staff from different backgrounds. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th October and interviews will take place in the week of the 12th October. The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on the calibre of applications received.

Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 setting out your interest in and suitability for the role against the job description and person specification, together with an up to date CV. 

*Please note, in your cover letter we have a strong preference for human-written content. We want to hear about you, your genuine interest in the role, and why from your experience, skills, and personality you feel you are a great fit for the role

We will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter and applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa. 

Thank you for taking the time to consider this role. We very much look forward to receiving your application!

The Charity is fully committed to safeguarding those in our care. We plan our recruitment processes to ensure effective timelines for any required vetting processes such as enhanced DBS, qualification, reference and identity checks. The Charity also ensures that each staff member is appropriately trained for their duties with a comprehensive induction process on commencement and regular CPD in areas like safeguarding. 

This exciting new role offers the right candidate the opportunity to lead LBWP's new innovative training and development programme enabling ex-service users to develop the skills to become frontline workers and progress into employment. 

The Programme Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the programme which will run over three years, supporting several cohorts of trainees, working with internal staff and external consultants to deliver the training programme and ensuring all aspects of the programme meet the trainees' needs. 

Essential skilss and experience include:

• Significant experience of managing complex programmes involving service users within a charity or similar
• Experience of supporting and/or directly line managing women from the Global majority with lived experience, sensitively and safely
• Good understanding of specialist domestic violence and abuse services that support the specific needs of Global Majority women and their children
• Experience of developing and implementing new programmes, including new systems, processes, internal and external communications, building positive internal and external partnerships
• Experience of developing qualitative and quantative monitoring systems and effectively implementing themation and meeting deadlines

London Black Women's Project is a specialist ‘by and for’ organisation providing refuge, supported accommodation, and wraparound support programmes for Black and minoritised (Global Majority) women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We work across London in partnership with London boroughs, the specialist women's DV sector, funders and community services to provide holistic wraparound support and advice. 

Circa £46,000 per annum

Fixed term – 10-12 months (Maternity Cover)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Foundation Partnerships team at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) builds long term relationships with private, institutional, and statutory funders. We have achieved significant success in recent years and are ambitious to do more. We are currently recruiting a Foundations Manager (EML Cover) to join the team. The Foundations Manager will be key to enabling us to achieve even greater results for children.

As Foundations Manager, you will research, develop and manage relationships with our partners and prospects, with a particular focus on partnerships at the six and seven-figure level. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive, enthusiastic and experienced team to cultivate strategic, valuable partnerships for UNICEF UK.

We are looking for excellent communication skills, both written and oral, plus the ability to develop effective relationships with donors to ensure outcomes are maximised for both UNICEF UK and our partners. You will have experience in fundraising including developing and coordinating successful proposals. You will also have experience managing grants, including reporting (narrative and financial) and compliance with contracts. You will need to be a positive team player, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 4 October 2026.

1st Interview date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026.

2nd Interview date: Week Commencing 26 October 2026.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Working closely with and deputising for the Park Manager, you will be responsible for park maintenance, health & safety, compliance, contractor liaison, line management duties and input into long-term strategic development of the holiday park. In addition, you will have a hands-on role, ensuring the smooth operation of the site and the delivery of an exceptional guest experience at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Fluent in both English and French with cultural awareness of UK, France and Europe.
• Strong maintenance, facilities, or site management background, ideally in a similar holiday park environment
• Proven experience managing teams, contractors, and operational projects.
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and experience of regulatory compliance.
• Strong administrative, organisational, interpersonal and budgeting skills.
• Full driving licence and right to work in France.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand, respect, and represent the Christian ethos and values that underpin the work of Spring Harvest Holidays.

Location: On site, Le Fenouiller, Vendee, France

Application process :

Please send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter or email setting out why you would like to work for us, are suitable for this role and meet the requirements set out in the Job Description.

Closing date: 4th October 2026 

Interviews:  13th and 14th October at Le Pas Opton in France

Role:                                  Catchment Partnerships Manager

Salary: £39,890 -£42,544 per annum (depending on experience and skill level)

Contract length:               Permanent

Location: Remote/ Hybrid – Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working.

Responsible to:               Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Head of Improving Rivers

About Thames21

Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Diversity at Thames21

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.

Purpose of the job

To drive forward Thames21’s ‘Thames Valley’ (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices.

The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes.

• Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk.
• Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners.
• Plant 30,000 trees annually.
• Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring.
• Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts.
• Developing up bid initiatives to support our work within communities

The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management.

Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21’s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments.

Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management.  You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Riversand other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas.

Tasks include:

 · Programme Development & Integration

Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21’s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams.

 · Funding & Financial Management

Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives.

· Project & Risk Management

Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success.

· Team Leadership & Staff Development

Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements.

 · Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders.

 · Technical & Farm Advisory Support

Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities.

· Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy

Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management.

 · Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects.

· Information & Data Management

Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability.

· Promotion & Communications

Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21’s work to broader audiences.

Other Duties

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.  For more information, please see the attached Job Description. 

This role is ideal for those who:

· Enjoy managing people and projects

· Enjoy working with project partners and other key stakeholders

· Are self-motivated and be happy to research for answers to questions

· Are comfortable working in a flexible role, where change happens and being able to flex with change

· Are comfortable to work across multiple projects

· Are comfortable working at speed

· Are happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field work

· Are happy working outside in a waterside environment in a variety of weathers – alone; and/ or with team members, volunteers and professionals

Additional Information

· The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends.

· 25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays. In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.

· Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working.

· Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST.

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

· Season ticket loan

· Laptop & Mobile phone for company use.

• Opportunity to join IWGB which is a recognised trade union within Thames21

To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter and apply via the Charity Job button.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm, 6 October 2026

Interview dates: Week commencing 19 October 2026 (subject to change)

We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please advise in your application if you are happy for us to contact you for any future opportunities should they arise, if you are not successful for this position.

No agencies please.

Impact Manager - Operations

Contract: Permanent

Function/Team: Operations

Location: London, UK

Hours: 40

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Salary: £36,650 – £42,550, dependent on experience

STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to sustain.

We're looking for an Impact Manager to lead the way STT measures, evidences, and communicates the difference our work makes, coordinating our impact measurement framework, managing KPI data and dashboards, supporting grant and programme design, and turning evidence into clear reporting for funders, the Board, and SLT.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate impact measurement across teams and partners, and maintain our indicator library and reporting templates.

• Manage KPI data, dashboards, and performance reporting for SLT, the Board, and funders.

• Support grant proposals with theories of change, logframes, and MEL plans.

• Turn evidence into compelling impact case studies and stories of change.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams.

• Confident written communication, translating data into clear reports and stories.

• Analytical skills, comfortable managing datasets in Excel or equivalent tools.

• Experience using digital tools to improve reporting efficiency.

We're proactively building a candidate pool that includes people with lived experience of trafficking or exploitation. There's no expectation to share your own experience, in the process or once in post - we believe it offers a unique compass for this work.

STOP THE TRAFFIK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• A friendly, supportive team.

• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.

• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.

• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).

• Corporate eye-care scheme.

• Life insurance.

• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.

• 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 32 days with service).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season Ticket Loan.

• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.

• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.

• Access to internal and external training opportunities.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Monday 5th October 2026.

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, minority, and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Registered Charity No. 1127321

A little bit about the role

Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office

The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.

They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.

The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:

• Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
• Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
• Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working  with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
• Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
• Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity

Key Responsibilities

The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:

Change management:

• Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
• Support Frontline teams to work  collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
• Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.

People and Culture:

• Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
• Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
• Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
• Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.

Finance and Governance:

• Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
• Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.

Charity Quality and Efficiency:

• Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
• Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.

We are the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (known as CPA UK). We are based in the Houses of Parliament and represent the UK Parliament in the Commonwealth. We bring together parliamentarians to share good practice. We strengthen parliamentary democracy.

Peer to peer learning is central to how CPA UK works. We organise meetings and visits in the UK and overseas. Our aim is for UK and Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials to share knowledge and learn from each other. Our members talk about a huge variety of topics. Our key themes are eliminating violence against women and girls, tackling climate change, trade in the Commonwealth and digital transformation.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK. You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit. You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied. This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.

The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions. The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.

The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.

The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer. The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits. CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.

The Assist Team Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of operational advice service contracts managed by Auriga and is responsible for effectively managing individual and team performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Management: You will line manage a team of direct reports, including setting clear objectives aligned to corporate strategy, conducting performance reviews, dealing with HR issues, providing support, coaching and technical supervision.Identify training needs and provide opportunities for team members to develop their skills and knowledge 

• Performance monitoring: Drive your teams individual and overall performance through monitoring, training, coaching and where needed the implementation of performance improvement plans.

• Resource Planning: Optimising resources in the Assist team, to ensure high quality, efficient and a cost-effective service. Effectively forecast the required FTE to achieve contractual requirements and assign tasks and monitor to ensure completed in a timely manner.

• Culture: Create a positive and engaging work environment that motivates team members to perform at their best 

• Contract Management: Contract delivery and onboarding of advice service contracts held by Assist, ensuring SLA’s and KPI’s are achieved. To include stakeholder management and regular reporting on performance; 

• Process Improvement and innovation: Identify and implement continuous improvements to process to ensure we are effective and efficient in our operations, to improve the customer journey of our beneficiaries, and to better achieve business objectives.
  
  Requirements: 

• At least two years’ experience of managing people, preferably within an advice sector setting, and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success

• Experience of delivering outstanding customer service and process improvement, and be able to demonstrate the impact that you have achieved

• Demonstrable experience of managing teams remotely, using technology to support 

• Ability to demonstrate your leadership skills, and ability to motivate and manage the performance of your team, encourage them to achieve their full potential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to use your communication skills to create healthy relationships with your team and others. 

• The ability to work under pressure, manage and plan own workload and plan the workload of your team 

• Experience of managing contract performance and achieving excellent performance against SLA’s and KPI’s, be able to identify and react to any areas of concern and address 

• A good working knowledge of welfare rights and debt advice practices 

hakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager, on a permanent, part-time basis (21 Hours per week), who can build and maintain collaborate relationships across the organisation.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the in-house payroll and pension functions at the Globe. The role ensures that there is a compliant, accurate and timely payroll for approximately 375 permanent employees, and a further 400 variable workforce of casual, PAYE and non-PAYE workers via monthly and weekly payrolls across the year. Oversight and account management of four pension schemes (NOW pensions, Aviva, Equity, and Musicians Union) is also a key part of this role. The Payroll Manager works with Payroll Assistant and other key stakeholders across departments to create automated process, ensure appropriate controls are in place, problem solve payroll and pension queries, and to make sure our systems are working for the organisation.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for preparing payroll outputs and reports for review; ensuring that final authorisation, sign-off and release of payroll payments are forwarded timely to senior members of the Finance and People & Culture teams, in line with agreed controls and delegated authorities. The Payroll Manager escalates exceptions, narrative for variances, policy deviations and high-risk items for decision and approval.

Please see the full job description for further information about the role.

Shakespeare’s Globe:
We use Shakespeare's enduring relevance to ignite the power of theatre to spread empathy and launch cultural experiences that inspire hope at every stage of people's lives. Our vision is to be the world's most exciting centre for Shakespeare and theatre experiences. 

Benefits:

• Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
• Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
• Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
• Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Rental deposit scheme and season ticket loans
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from our website. To apply, please complete the online application form by midday, 30 September 2026.

First round interviews will take place virtually on 15 or 16 October 2026.

If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment Team (email on our main page)

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines operational management, people leadership, and business development. You'll play a key part in growing our impact by developing new partnerships, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and expanding both our on-site and outreach programmes.

To succeed in this role, you'll be a confident and adaptable manager who can balance day-to-day operational demands with strategic thinking and creativity. You'll enjoy problem-solving, prioritising competing demands, and managing a diverse workload where no two days are the same.

We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors

We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors

In return, Thrive offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, working with a values-driven charity that transforms lives through gardening and nature. In addition, you’ll be working in a collaborative and supportive organisation at our National Office, set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds.

This vital role within the Landmark Trust’s fundraising team focuses on delivering excellent supporter engagement across the Landmark Friends, Lundy Friends and Marisco Club supporter schemes. You will manage the day-to-day administration of these groups with the highest standards of supporter care and deliver a programme of small events and communications to engage and retain these supporters. Working closely with the Development Manager (Patrons) and other colleagues in Development, you will also support the delivery of events for the Landmark Patrons, and other supporters as needed.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in giving high-quality customer service, with strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. You will be comfortable speaking to supporters on the phone and at in-person at events, drafting personalised letters and emails, and managing various administrative tasks. While fundraising experience isn’t essential, you will bring experience of a customer-facing or supporter-focused role, excellent organisational skills and, ideally, of working with databases. An interest in the charity sector, and heritage in particular, would be an advantage.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising and supporter engagement within a unique heritage organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporter engagement, stewardship and recruitment

• Deliver excellent supporter care, responding to enquiries, welcoming new Friends and Lundy supporters and building relationships to ensure that all supporters feel valued and appreciated, and to grow and retain the Landmark and Lundy supporter base.
• Support donor stewardship activities, including drafting timely thank-you communications, responding to email and telephone enquiries, assisting with the production of regular newsletters, and impact stories.
• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) to promote all the Landmark Trust’s supporter schemes to existing Landmark contacts and new audiences.
• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) and the Lundy Managing Director on Lundy supporter recruitment, promoting the Lundy schemes to the islands’ visitors, followers, and new audiences.

Event coordination and delivery

• Work alongside the Development Manager (Patrons) to:

1. coordinate the regular programme of online talks for all supporter schemes
2. plan, coordinate and deliver the regular programme of in person events for Landmark Friends, including site visits to Landmark properties and other places of interest.

• Support the Development Manager (Patrons) with the delivery of the Patrons event programme.
• Work within the wider Development team to assist with the planning and delivery of other supporter events, as required e.g. during the fundraising phase of a project.
• Manage event logistics including invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, internal safety and briefing materials and liaising with venues.
• Represent the Landmark Trust, with other members of the Development team, at events.

Data management and administration

• Maintain accurate supporter records within the CRM system, ensuring that data held is accurate, up to date and in line with current best practice in the sector.
• Assist with reporting on fundraising performance and campaigns.

Communications

• Support the creation of engaging content for all supporter schemes across email, digital, and print channels.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Marketing and Engagement teams to support social media posts and wider Landmark communications relating to the supporter schemes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Marketing, and external agencies, as required, to produce the annual Landmark calendar.

General

• To work closely and harmoniously with colleagues in all respects
• To comply with the Key Principles and Behaviours of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, and other aspects of the Code pertinent to this role.
• To appreciate, and work within, the organisation’s culture, values and behaviours.
• To conduct all activities in a manner which promotes and enhances the Landmark Trust’s character and reputation.
• Landmark is an equal opportunities employer. All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• All staff are expected to fulfil their duties with due regard to their own health and safety and that of others.
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required in the post.

Are you passionate about sales with a proven track record in new business development and income generation? Do you want to use these skills to make a difference across the local community?

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning and pioneering charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team in the following position:

· Business Development Manager

You will play a crucial role in generating income that will positively support the delivery of existing and new community trust projects. In this role, you'll build and nurture strong relationships with schools, clients, partners, and key stakeholders including businesses.

You will lead on the sales of our high-quality schools programmes and packages that are delivered by our dedicated schools team, providing meaningful impact to a range of students. You will lead the sales process from prospecting to closing, ensuring a continuous pipeline of high-quality opportunities, and craft innovative solutions that meet client needs.

You will identify and close new opportunities with businesses, as well as schools, to meet agreed growth targets.  You’ll be able to leverage the assets of the football club and the charity, along with our stories of positive impact, to encourage more schools and businesses to engage and buy in to achieve set income generation targets. The work you do, and income you generate will enable us to make an even bigger impact across the community, helping to improve health and wellbeing, develop stronger, safer connected communities and enhance life opportunities.