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Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is looking for a Director of Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for our community-based services. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring services are high quality, responsive to local need, financially sustainable and delivered in line with contractual, legal and organisational requirements.
The role will provide leadership and oversight to relevant Contract Managers, Team Leads and service teams, ensuring effective performance management, contract delivery, budget control, risk management, partnership working and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to WCT-wide strategy and work closely with the CEO, fellow Senior Leadership Team members and the Board of Trustees.
About Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is a registered charity that runs six community centres across Worcester, providing facilities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the heart of thriving communities — connecting people, building confidence, and empowering positive change.
Our services aim to increase feelings of wellbeing, reduce loneliness and isolation, offer specialist support for survivors of domestic violence, support people into training, education and employment and work with people to deliver local services especially for young people, families and older people.
Vision: To work with residents to build communities where people feel connected, supported and empowered
Mission: Bringing Communities Together by enabling the provision of services and activities for all.
Our values:
- Collaborative – we acheive more together with local people and partners.
- Inclusive – we welcome diversity and value uniqueness.
- Ambitious – we drive progress through innovation and creativity.
- Delivering Excellence – we invest in our people and infrastructure to provide high-quality services.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategic Leadership and Service Development
- Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to WCT’s organisational strategy, business planning and future development.
- Provide strategic leadership for the community-based services portfolio, ensuring services remain relevant, effective and aligned with WCT’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Use service data, community insight, evaluation and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and growth.
- Work with the CEO and colleagues to identify funding and partnership opportunities that support the sustainability and development of services.
People Leadership and Management
- Lead, support and develop managers and team leads within the service area, setting clear expectations and ensuring effective supervision, performance management and communication.
- Promote a positive, accountable and inclusive culture that encourages teamwork, professional development, initiative and continuous improvement.
- Ensure staffing structures, deployment and resources are appropriate to contractual requirements, service demand and available budgets.
- Support recruitment, induction, development and, where required, formal peoplemanagement processes in line with WCT policy.
Contract, Performance and Quality Management
- Oversee the implementation and delivery of multiple contracts, grants and commissioned services across the community-based portfolio.
- Ensure clear systems are in place to monitor outputs, outcomes, quality, contractual milestones and service-user experience.
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative information and produce clear, accurate reports for funders, commissioners, the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Ensure subcontracted or partner-delivered activity is appropriately monitored and managed where applicable.
- Address underperformance promptly and support managers to implement effective improvement plans.
Financial Management and Sustainability
- Lead the development and management of service budgets, including budgets of significant value, ensuring expenditure remains within agreed funding and organisational parameters.
- Monitor income, expenditure, forecasts and variances in partnership with the Head of Finance & Resources and relevant managers.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently and that services demonstrate value for money and financial sustainability.
- Contribute to funding applications, tenders, business cases and service-costing activity where required.
Risk, Governance and Compliance
- Identify, assess and manage risks relating to service delivery and ensure significant risks are escalated through WCT’s organisational risk-management arrangements.
- Ensure services comply with contractual requirements, WCT policies, data protection requirements, safeguarding arrangements and relevant legislation and guidance.
- Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies and procedures within the postholder’s areas of responsibility.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and information-governance standards.
Partnerships and Representation
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders, statutory agencies, VCSE organisations, local communities and other partners.
- Represent WCT professionally at strategic and operational partnership meetings, networks and forums.
- Promote collaboration across WCT services and with external partners to improve pathways, reduce duplication and strengthen outcomes for local people.
- Protect and enhance the reputation of WCT in all internal and external relationships.
Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Organisational Responsibilities
- Actively promote a culture in which safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and ensure
concerns within the service area are managed and escalated in accordance with WCT
procedures. - Adhere to WCT’s safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR, equality, professional boundaries, social media and Code of Conduct requirements.
- Complete mandatory training and maintain the knowledge required for the responsibilities of the role.
- Promote equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for employees, volunteers, partners and service users.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the post, as reasonably required by the CEO.
- Adhere to WCT’s safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR, equality, professional boundaries, social media and Code of Conduct requirements.
- Complete mandatory training and maintain the knowledge required for the responsibilities of the role.
- Promote equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for employees, volunteers, partners and service users.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the post, as reasonably required by the CEO.
For full details including a Person Specification, please download the Recruitment Pack here
What you get…
- Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community.
- Put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
- A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.
What we offer…
- Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for PT staff) plus an extra day of birthday leave and two additional self-care days
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Access to Westfield Health which provides a range of benefits towards health & wellbeing as well as support with essential healthcare (after completion of probationary period)
- Free Parking
- Life Assurance and a pension contribution of 3%
- Access to professional bereavement and probate support
- An annual celebration and investment review
- A blue light card scheme
Representing the City
WCT is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion, and to being representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
To work with residents to build communities where people feel connected, supported and empowered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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:
- coordinate the regular programme of online talks for all supporter schemes
- 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes and making a real difference?
We’re looking for a Head of Finance to lead our finance function at an exciting time for Action for Carers Surrey. As we develop our new strategic plan and continue to evolve as an organisation, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our finances, systems and processes support our ambitions.
This is a genuinely hands-on role, ideal for a qualified Finance Manager or experienced finance professional who enjoys combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You’ll oversee management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll and governance, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve financial insight across the organisation.
If you enjoy variety, like seeing the direct impact of your work, and want to use your expertise within a purpose-led organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
Significant experience in a hands-on finance leadership or Finance Manager role.
Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
Strong financial systems and IT skills, ideally including Xero.
Experience overseeing payroll, pensions and financial controls.
A track record of improving processes, streamlining ways of working and driving efficiencies.
Experience managing or supporting staff and developing positive working relationships.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to organisational values.
Key Information
Location: Burpham, Guildford with hybrid working available
Hours: 22 hours per week, ideally spread across four days
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £46,956 – £50,471 FTE
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a charity that makes a meaningful difference to unpaid carers across Surrey.
At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel valued, supported and empowered in both your work and personal life.
Safeguarding Statement
Action for Carers Surrey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
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The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity that has been connecting people with science of more than 225 years. Guided by our vision that Science is for Everyone, we have brought science to life through a vibrant programme of inspirational talks, education programmes and - with almost 1.8m YouTube subscribers - digital content that reaches audiences around the world
We are now seeking an exceptional relationship builder and event manager to help drive the success of our ambitious £20 million Be the Spark campaign. this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new approach to major donor engagement, creating meaningful experiences that strengthen relationships, increase giving and enhance the Ri's reputation among influential audiences. Your work will play an important role in the success of the Be the Spark campaign and help secure the future of the Ri, ensuring that future generations can continue to be inspired by science.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will build and strengthen relationships with major donors, prospective supporters and influential advocates, developing engagement opportunities that inspire long-term giving.
You will lead the planning and delivery of a programme of high-quality fundraising and cultivation events, from intimate donor gatherings to major campaign launches and prestigious VIP occasions. Working with senior stakeholders, trustees, ambassadors and supporters, you will ensure that every interaction strengthens relationships and creates meaningful opportunities for support.
This is a varied and highly visible role that combines strategic relationship management, fundraising, event delivery and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
· Building and managing relationships with major donors, prospects and influential supporters.
· Developing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans that deepen engagement and inspire giving.
· Delivering exceptional fundraising, cultivation and VIP events from concept through to completion.
· Supporting senior leaders, trustees and ambassadors to identify and develop donor engagement opportunities.
About You
You will be an experienced relationship manager with a talent for bringing people together around a compelling cause. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile supporters, you will combine excellent interpersonal skills with strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:
· Experience managing high-value stakeholder or VIP relationships.
· A track record of delivering successful fundraising, engagement or high-profile events.
· Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
· Strong judgement, discretion and stakeholder management skills.
· The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
An interest in science, education or public engagement would be an advantage.
Are you interested in joining our passionate team dedicated to inspiring people with science?
If so, download the full job description and person specification and apply by uploading your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words setting out why you want the job and how your skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the person spec
Closing date for applications: midnight on Monday 28 September
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 5 October - however we may interview as applications come in and may close the application process early if we receive a strong field of applicants.
The Ri is a charity that brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science.

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Job Summary
As Grants and Impact Manager you will be stewarding small and large Trust and Foundation donors, researching new prospects, and writing compelling applications using detailed case studies compiled by the team. The Grants and Impact Manager will also coordinate the development of a new Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) programme, strengthening our ability to measure, understand, and communicate the impact of our work. A key part of this will be focusing on evidencing and enhancing the positive change created by Caring in Bristol, ensuring that funders and stakeholders can clearly see the difference their support makes.
Key responsibilities
- Income Generation & relationship management
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Impact
- Organisational relationships & management
- Organisational Development
Please review the job description and person specification for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Farm Discovery Programme Manager
Salary: £40,170 | Home-based | 35 hours per week | Permanent
This is a varied senior role combining programme leadership, team and contract management, quality assurance, safeguarding, data and financial oversight, partnership development and programme improvement.
You’ll ensure our Farm Discovery team has the clarity, support and resources they need to deliver consistently high-quality educational experiences for children from disadvantaged communities. You’ll also use data, feedback and evaluation to improve the programme, develop partnerships and contribute to its future growth and development.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record in programme management and leading complex delivery
- Is outstanding at enabling and leading educators and dispersed teams
- Understands the primary education context in England
- Can build strong relationships with schools, farmers, funders and partners
- Has experience of quality, safeguarding, health and safety and risk management
- Is confident using data, managing budgets and improving systems and processes
- Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively across an organisation
- Shares our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for children experiencing disadvantage
The role is home-based, with regular travel across England and North Wales, including overnight stays, an essential part of the role. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses are covered.
Hours: 35 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements considered, including slightly reduced or compressed hours for the right candidate.
Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026, midday.
CVs not accepted for this role. Please see our website for more information.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



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This fixed term role will provide cover with the current position-holder is on secondment with another team. Within the Individual Giving team, the Fundraising Manager will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of activities that recruit new supporters and generate income. You will manage our supporter recruitment programme, ensuring we meet our targets, and promoting investment strategies to cost-effectively and sustainably grow our supporter base. You will focus on the delivery of existing offline communication channels, as well as the development of new products, channels and audiences with a future-focused outlook on fundraising and recruitment. Over the next 12 months the new initiatives we plan to launch include a value exchange lead generation programme, improvements to our welcome journeys including the introduction of telemarketing, and potentially a lottery scheme. Working closely with the other Fundraising Managers (especially the Digital Fundraising Manager), you will also ensure that new recruits go on to become loyal supporters, taking the lead on some projects and contributing to others, and will help to feed the pipeline of legacy pledges. You will help to improve the experience for our supporters and maximise their potential for giving. You will also work closely with the Digital Team to ensure thoughtful integration of acquisition activities to optimise spending and ensure a seamless experience for new supporters across channels.
About you
Experience / Qualifications: • Degree qualification in or c.5 years’ experience of individual giving fundraising, marketing, communications or related discipline. • Experience delivering marketing / fundraising for a charity, ideally in international development • Experience managing or leading others – ie line management or project management • Experience managing external suppliers and agency relationships Behaviours / Personal Attributes: • Highly motivated and target-driven, an enthusiastic self-starter • Collaborative and able to work across multiple teams • Excellent relationship-builder • Resilient and adaptable under pressure, capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously • Creative, innovative and ambitious, and able to inspire that in others
Preferred / Desirable:
• Experience with a variety of fundraising channels, products and platforms – with a particular focus on supporter acquisition • Knowledge of the legal and compliance frameworks for charity fundraising and marketing including, but not limited to the Fundraising Regulator, Privacy and Data Protection legislation. • Passion for the charity sector, ideally in international development Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Technical / Functional Skills:
• Ability to design and deliver fundraising strategies and campaigns
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Familiarity with fundraising CRM software
• Budgeting and financial management for fundraising activities
Soft Skills / Competencies:
• Excellent written and verbal communication for donor engagement and presentations
• Leadership skills for managing individuals within fundraising team
• Relationship and stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills
A friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working . In the UK, our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station, but we also offer free parking.
• Full-time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• It is our normal practice to operate a hybrid working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working.
Practical Action exists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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:
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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
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Performance monitoring: Drive your teams individual and overall performance through monitoring, training, coaching and where needed the implementation of performance improvement plans.
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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.
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Culture: Create a positive and engaging work environment that motivates team members to perform at their best
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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;
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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
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Experience of delivering outstanding customer service and process improvement, and be able to demonstrate the impact that you have achieved
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Demonstrable experience of managing teams remotely, using technology to support
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Ability to demonstrate your leadership skills, and ability to motivate and manage the performance of your team, encourage them to achieve their full potential
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Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to use your communication skills to create healthy relationships with your team and others.
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The ability to work under pressure, manage and plan own workload and plan the workload of your team
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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
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A good working knowledge of welfare rights and debt advice practices
Helping organisations to help others! Mission: Supporting people through life's challenges.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Based: Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Hours: Full-time
Contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Salary: £30,000 - £47,395 gross per annum. Plunkett UK operates broad salary bands that accommodate roles at different levels of experience and responsibility. Starting salary will be determined according to the successful candidate's skills, experience and fit for the role.
About Us
Plunkett UK is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful community-owned businesses. These businesses, from shops and pubs to woodlands and farms, provide vital services, create local jobs, strengthen rural economies and bring people together. We've championed community ownership for over 100 years because it delivers thriving, inclusive and resilient places.
About the Role
Plunkett UK is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow our corporate partnerships programme and generate income that supports resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities across the UK.
Working closely with and reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you'll support the development of corporate partnerships, sponsorships and business relationships, helping to identify new opportunities, develop proposals and manage partner relationships. You'll help maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and ensure partners receive excellent support throughout their relationship with Plunkett.
This role is ideal for someone with experience or a strong interest in partnerships, fundraising, account management, sales or business development. You'll be organised, proactive and confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate should have the following experience:
- Some experience of, or demonstrable interest in, corporate partnerships, business development, account management, sales, sponsorship or fundraising.
- Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy pipeline and keep information accurate and up to date.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional materials for corporate audiences.
- A proactive, can-do approach, comfortable taking initiative while knowing when to seek guidance from the Partnerships Lead.
- Good relationship-building skills and the confidence to represent Plunkett professionally with external contacts.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
- A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across teams, particularly with Communications and Marketing.
- Commitment to Plunkett’s charitable purpose and values, and enthusiasm for supporting rural community businesses.
Join Plunkett UK and help develop partnerships that strengthen community-owned businesses and create lasting impact in rural communities.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12 October
Interview date: w/c 19 October at our offices in Woodstock
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.
No agencies please.
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We help high-impact nonprofits run brilliantly - now we need someone to do the same for us. You'll own Impact Ops' finances, payroll, contracts and compliance, reporting straight to the founder.
Summary
Impact Ops is looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to join our team. This is a newly created, internal-facing role: rather than working on client portfolios, you’ll own the financial and operational machinery of Impact Ops itself. The salary range for this role is £50,000–£60,000 GBP, depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
We’re looking for a qualified accountant who is genuinely happy to be hands-on, someone who can handle a corporation tax return and a contracting in the same afternoon and see both as worth doing well. If you want breadth, autonomy, and a role where you can see the whole organisation from the inside, we’d love to hear from you. The deadline to apply is 11 October 2026.
About Impact Ops
Impact Ops is an independent organization providing finance and operations support to high-impact nonprofits. Our services include bookkeeping, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, recruitment, entity setup, due diligence, and systems implementation. We serve over 50 clients globally, spanning cause areas including global health, animal welfare, AI safety, and climate.
We’re a remote-first team based across the world. We’re looking for motivated, detail-oriented people who care about doing good work in service of organizations trying to do good in the world.
The role
Everything we do for our clients, we also have to do for ourselves — and to date that work has been spread across the founder, the finance team, and external accountants. This role brings it together under one owner.
As Finance & Operations Manager, you’ll run Impact Ops’ own finances, company secretarial obligations, payroll, invoicing, contracting, and HR administration. You’ll report to Joshua Axford (Founder & CEO) and work closely with Eric (Head of Finance), who leads our client-facing finance function.
It’s a broad role with real trust attached. You’ll have visibility into every commercially sensitive part of the business, and you’ll be the person we rely on to keep it running properly.
Finance
- Owning Impact Ops’ bookkeeping, month-end close, and management accounts
- Preparing annual accounts
- Cash flow forecasting and budget tracking
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable: raising client invoices, chasing payment, processing supplier invoices and payment runs
- VAT returns and corporation tax submissions
Company secretarial & compliance
- Confirmation statements, annual returns, and Companies House filings
- Maintaining statutory registers and corporate records
- Insurance renewals across the group, including professional indemnity, private medical and employers’ liability
Payroll
- Running end-to-end monthly payroll for our UK team, including RTI submissions, PAYE/NI, and pension auto-enrolment
- Coordinating payments for team members engaged internationally across several jurisdictions
- Year-end tasks including P60s and P11Ds
Contracts & client administration
- Drafting, issuing, and tracking client Service Level Agreements
- Managing employment contracts and contractor agreements for the team
- Maintaining a reliable view of contractual obligations, renewal dates, and scope changes
HR administration
- Onboarding and offboarding administration
- Maintaining people records and keeping our HR systems accurate
- Leave tracking, benefits administration, and equipment provisioning
About you
You’ll need to have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) — or qualified by experience with a track record that speaks for itself
- Experience running or providing accounting support for the finance function of a small business, or a comparable breadth of ownership within a larger one
- UK payroll experience, or the confidence to take it on with support
- Genuine comfort with administrative work: this role is hands on and we’d rather be honest about that than have you discover it in month two
- Strong judgement about confidentiality and discretion — you’ll see everything
- The ability to work independently in a remote environment and set your own priorities
- A genuine desire to have a positive impact with your career
It would be a bonus if you also have:
- Practice background: experience in an accountancy practice, particularly with company secretarial work
- Contract administration experience: comfort reading and drafting commercial agreements
- Familiarity with our tool stack: Xero, Ramp, Deel, Apron, or similar
- A process improvement mindset: you spot inefficiencies and take initiative to address them
- Commercial exposure: experience with pricing, proposals, or commercial analysis — not required for the role as scoped, but useful as it develops
Compensation & logistics
- Salary: £50,000–£60,000 GBP, depending on experience. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Location: Remote, but we have a strong preference for candidates based in the UK and specifically the South West. This role involves periodic in-person co-working with the CEO, and the trust-level nature of the work benefits from face-to-face time.
- Hours: Full-time, or part-time (at least 3 days a week or equivalent) depending on candidate preference
- Start date: 1 December 2026 preferred, but we’re flexible for the right person — a Q1 2027 start is fine if you have a longer notice period
- Application deadline: 11 October 2026
Growth & Progression
We’re deliberately hiring above the immediate need. The brief described here is where the role starts, not where we expect it to stay: as Impact Ops scales, we anticipate significant operational leadership responsibility sitting with whoever takes this on, and we’d rather find that person now than replace them later.
We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with the business.
Our benefits include:
- Prioritised health & wellbeing: Private medical, vision, and dental insurance; up to 2 weeks’ paid sick leave; a generous mental health allowance
- Flexible working: Set your own schedule (with some overlap with colleagues as needed); remote workspace covered if needed
- Generous vacation: 25 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays — we encourage you to use the full allowance
- Professional development: A generous annual allowance for CPD, plus on-the-job growth and clear progression pathways
- Retirement: Pension with 10% employer contribution
- Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks fully paid, up to 52 weeks total; financial support for childcare where needed
- Equipment: Full remote setup covered (laptop, monitors, chair, etc.)
- Team retreats: Two in-person staff retreats per year
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and warmly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re aware that factors like gender, race, and socioeconomic background can affect people’s willingness to apply for roles for which they meet some but not all the suggested attributes. We’d especially like to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to express interest.
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If you’re on the fence about applying because you’re unsure whether you’re qualified, we’d encourage you to apply.
If you require any adjustments to the application process, such as accessibility accommodations, additional preparation time, or other, please let us know. We’re happy to support your needs and adjust the application process.
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.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in
the first instance.
To Apply:
Please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25 September 2026.
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 6 October. Second Interviews will be scheduled for the following week.
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)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Protection and Operations Manager
Help shape the operational excellence of a vibrant Diocese
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Data Protection and Operations Manager to lead and develop the operational services that support our mission and ministry across Sussex.
Position: Operations Manager
Location: Hove/Hybrid
Salary: £38,074 per annum (pro-rata FTE £47,592pa)
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexitime available)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th October 2026
Interview Date: Hove on 14th October 2026
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding leadership role, responsible for ensuring the effective management of Church House operations. Working closely with senior leaders across the Diocese, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, promoting excellent customer service and ensuring robust governance and compliance.
Reporting to the Deputy Diocesan Secretary, you will provide leadership to a small team responsible for governance and central support services. You will oversee the smooth running of Church House, manage facilities and operational contracts, lead on health and safety, and act as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop operational and support services across Church House
- Manage facilities, suppliers, contracts and operational budgets
- Act as Data Protection Officer and lead on GDPR compliance, including Subject Access Requests
- Oversee information governance, records management and organisational systems
- Maintain and develop business continuity and risk management processes
- Manage organisational policies and complaints administration
- Support the Diocese's digital development through Microsoft 365, automation and AI-enabled solutions
- Coordinate operational arrangements for major diocesan events and conferences
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong operational expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
You will have:
- Experience of successfully leading and developing staff
- Knowledge of data protection legislation and information governance
- Experience of information management, organisational systems or database administration
- Experience of facilities, supplier or contract management
- A track record of managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 applications
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion
- You will be proactive, collaborative and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting the work and mission of the Church of England.
You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.
About the Organisation
The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.
As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.
What is on offer:
- 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
- Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
- Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.
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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Help us make a bigger difference to families
Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow supports families with young children through challenging times. We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Business Manager to ensure our charity’s finances and core business functions run smoothly.
This is a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and committed team. You will lead our day-to-day financial management while overseeing governance administration, HR processes, contracts and organisational systems.
What you’ll do
You will:
- Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
- Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow.
- Oversee QuickBooks and the work of our Finance Administrator.
- Provide financial information for funders, the CEO and Trustees.
- Coordinate governance, compliance and risk-management processes.
- Oversee routine HR administration and work with our external HR advisers.
- Manage key suppliers, contracts, insurance and IT support.
- Line manage the Finance Administrator and work closely with the Office Administrator.
- Improve systems and help the charity work more efficiently.
About you
You will have:
- Strong charity finance or business-management experience.
- Practical experience of using QuickBooks and producing management reports.
- A relevant finance qualification, such as AAT Level 3 or 4, or equivalent practical experience.
- A good understanding of budgets, financial controls and reconciliations.
- Experience of governance, HR administration, contracts or office systems.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff.
- Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
- The confidence to take ownership, work independently and communicate clearly.
You will be practical, approachable and comfortable working across different areas in a small charity. You will enjoy improving systems, solving problems and helping colleagues do their jobs effectively.
The role is office based and requires someone who can stay focussed and productive, working around a busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Manager – Our Place and Our Voice
Pay: £37,650 - £41,250 per annum
Hours: Full-time. 35 hours per week
Work Pattern: Spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support events and projects)
Contract Period: Permanent
Location: AoD Our Place Project, Normand Croft Community School, Lillie Road, London SW6 7SR
About Action on Disability
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). Guided by the Social Model of Disability, we work to remove barriers and promote equality, inclusion and choice for all Disabled people.
AoD is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, and a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers. Many of whom have lived experience of disability. We are proud that 100% of our Board and 54% of our staff identify as Disabled.
We deliver four key services: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.
Purpose of the Role
The Manager for Our Place and Our Voice leads AoD’s work on co-production, peer support, campaigning and community engagement. The postholder ensures Disabled people are actively involved in shaping services, influencing policy and strengthening their voice within the local community and beyond.
The role coordinates peer-led programmes, develops accessible training and events, and builds partnerships that promote inclusion and representation. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder ensures that AoD’s values of co-production and Disabled leadership are embedded throughout the organisation.
Main Responsibilities
1. Lead, plan and coordinate AoD’s Our Place and Our Voice programmes, including co-production, peer support and community engagement initiatives.
2. Develop and deliver accessible training, workshops and events that build confidence, skills and leadership among Disabled people.
3. Recruit, supervise and support volunteers, peer facilitators and freelancers to deliver activities safely and effectively.
4. Build and maintain positive partnerships with local authorities, VCSE organisations, health services and community networks to promote the voice of Disabled people.
5. Promote co-production practice across AoD’s services, working with other managers to embed user involvement in service design and review.
6. Ensure all activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with the Social Model of Disability.
7. Monitor and evaluate project performance, including collecting data, feedback and case studies to evidence impact.
8. Manage budgets within agreed limits and support financial planning and reporting to the CEO.
9. Prepare and submit funding applications and tender bids (in conjunction with the CEO) to support programme sustainability and growth.
10. Ensure compliance with AoD policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety and data protection.
11. Represent AoD positively at external meetings, forums and events, promoting our work and values.
12. Work collaboratively with other AoD departments to promote shared learning and inclusive practice.
General Responsibilities
- Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.
- Follow AoD’s policies on Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
- Actively contribute to team meetings, supervision and training.
- Promote AoD’s services and values to partners, employers and the wider community.
- Be flexible and willing to carry out other tasks that support the smooth running of the service.
Organisational responsibilities
All staff share responsibility for upholding AoD’s values and ensuring that our work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability. In this role you will:
- Work in line with AoD’s aims, values and strategic priorities, promoting equality, inclusion and co-production in all aspects of your work.
- Follow AoD’s policies and procedures, including those covering Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
- Promote and represent AoD positively to partners, employers, funders and members of the public.
- Contribute to organisational development, suggesting improvements and sharing ideas to strengthen our services.
- Participate fully in supervision, training, team and organisational meetings, and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Maintain accurate records and monitoring data, contributing to reports for funders, commissioners and internal use.
- Work flexibly across projects and departments when needed, supporting colleagues and adapting to new priorities.
- Ensure safe and responsible working practices in all aspects of your role, including the wellbeing of yourself and others.
- Uphold AoD’s commitment to being a DPO led by and for Disabled people.
In return we offer
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
- Life Assurance (1x salary if enrolled in the auto-enrolment pension)
- Company sick pay (2 weeks after 6 months’ service; 1 month after 12 months)
- 2 weeks Disability Leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Additional Information
- You do not need to meet every point to apply. We welcome applications from Disabled people and value a wide range of experience, including lived experience of disability.
- Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required.
- Travel across Greater London will be required; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy.
- Managers are expected to work on-site for at least four days per week (full-time equivalent); for part-time staff this will be proportionate to their hours.
Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 (3pm)
Interview Dates: Thursday 15th October 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to interview and close the deadline early should a suitable applicant apply
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
We particularly welcome applications from Disabled people, as they are currently under-represented in leadership roles across the wider voluntary and community sector. As a Disabled People’s Organisation, we believe lived experience brings valuable insight and leadership to this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments at all stages of recruitment and employment.
No agencies please.





