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Bedford, Bedford (On-site)
£40,930 per year (£22,921 pro rata for 21 hours a week)
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Permanent
Job description

Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes

Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedfordshire exists to change that.

Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedford and the surrounding area.

We are now looking for a Manager to lead the charity through a period of growth and transition – expanding our reach, strengthening our team, improving our delivery whilst building a sustainable future.

About Friends for Life Bedfordshire

We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.

Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.

The Role

This is a leadership role responsible for the overall management, performance and development of the charity.

You will lead a small team which includes specialist leads responsible for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing & partnerships.

Your role is to set direction for the team to deliver the charity’s strategy and business plan, aligning priorities and creating the conditions for the team to succeed.

You will also act as the public face of Friends for Life, working closely with the Board of Trustees. Whilst we are small charity and this is a hands-on leadership role, success will come from enabling others, not by doing everything yourself.

Key Responsibilities

Management of the Charity

  • Lead the day-to-day running of the charity and the delivery of its business plan
  • Work with Trustees to shape and implement plans for development, sustainability and impact
  • As a member of the Board, contribute to the wider governance of the charity

Management of People

  • Lead and develop a team of 5 part-time staff, including functional leads for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing/partnerships
  • Set clear priorities, objectives and accountability across the team
  • Support and challenge team members to deliver against ambitious targets

· Rebuild and stabilise the team following a period of transition

Operational Management

  • Ensure effective delivery of the befriending and activity programmes
  • Drive growth in the number of residents supported by scaling volunteer recruitment and engagement
  • Use digital tools and services to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
  • Ensure services remain high-quality, safe and responsive to need, whilst complying with legislation and safeguarding requirements

Management of Fundraising

  • Ensure effective delivery of fundraising strategy
  • Support the development of new income streams including community fundraising, individual giving and partnerships
  • Ensure income targets are met and funding relationships are effectively managed

Management of Partnerships & Profile

  • Build and maintain relationships with care homes, other partners and stakeholders
  • Raise the profile of the charity through external engagement, advocacy and partnerships

Financial Management & Governance

  • Oversee budgets and ensure effective financial management
  • Work with the Treasurer and Board on financial planning, risk and compliance
  • Ensure safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements are met

About You

We are looking for a strong people leader who can bring clarity, structure and momentum to a small but ambitious charity.

You will likely bring:

Experience

  • Experience in a management role, ideally in a charity, community or care setting
  • Experience leading and developing teams, including through change or growth
  • Experience overseeing service delivery, process improvement and organisational performance
  • Experience of fundraising, income generation or partnership development (at a strategic level)
  • Financial and budget management experience

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong people management skills—you know how to get the best out of both staff and volunteers
  • Ability to set direction and hold others accountable for delivery
  • Ability to work co-operatively with the Board of trustees, playing an active role in the governance of the charity, and ensuring alignment between strategy and operations
  • Organised and outcome-focused, able to prioritise in a resource-constrained environment to maximise positive impacts for our beneficiaries
  • Confident in the use of digital tools and technologies to improve performance
  • Confident communicator, able to represent the charity externally and build strong relationships with partners and funders
  • Resilient and comfortable in leading change and managing ambiguity
  • Empathy and understanding of the challenges facing older people in care homes
  • Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience working with trustees, knowledge of charity governance or experience in services for older people would be an advantage.

What We Offer

  • £40, 930 per annum (£22,921 pro rata for 21 hours a week)
  • Employer Pension
  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees
  • The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.

Selection will be via an interview.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.

Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date is Friday 1 May 2026.

Application resources
Organisation
Friends for Life Bedfordshire View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 1 - 5
Posted on: 01 April 2026
Closing date: 01 May 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Compliance / Quality, Governance / Management

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