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Community Youth Work Manager

Oasis Community Hub, Waterloo

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract type: 1-year fixed term

Salary: £34,030 per annum (including London Weighting)

Supporting young people to thrive in Waterloo

Do you believe in the potential of every young person? Are you an experienced youth practitioner who can combine excellent frontline practice with leadership, strategic thinking and partnership working?

Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for a Community Youth Work Manager to lead and develop our youth services for young people aged 10+ across North Lambeth.

Oasis Hub Waterloo has been part of the Waterloo community for more than 20 years. We’re an ambitious, inclusive and Christ-centred organisation working alongside local people to build a community where everyone is included, can contribute and can reach their potential.

Our youth service has been working with young people in North Lambeth for more than a decade. We provide accessible, supportive and trauma-responsive services that help young people build confidence, make positive choices and thrive in our community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead our youth work at a time of development

You’ll manage a small team of youth practitioners and sessional workers while staying connected to frontline delivery. You’ll oversee and deliver group activities, after-school drop-ins and one-to-one mentoring, as well as developing holiday programmes, youth leadership and social action opportunities.

You’ll also help shape the future of our youth provision, working with colleagues across Oasis Hub Waterloo to develop our 0–18 strategy and create new, collaborative services.

Partnership working is central to the role. You’ll develop strong relationships with Oasis Academy South Bank, local youth organisations, community partners and statutory services, helping connect education, health and community provision around the needs of young people.

About you

You’ll bring significant experience of working directly with young people aged 10+, alongside the skills and confidence to lead and develop a youth service.

You’ll have:

· Strong youth work practice, including group and one-to-one work.

· Experience of developing and delivering youth programmes or projects.

· Experience of managing or supervising staff, sessional workers or volunteers.

· Strong partnership and multi-agency working skills.

· A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

· Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving services.

· Creativity, initiative and the ability to develop new opportunities for young people.

· A genuine passion for helping young people thrive.

Knowledge of youth services in Lambeth or Southwark, and experience of education, youth leadership, social action or statutory services, would be particularly welcome.

Join us

You’ll join an innovative and supportive charity where you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people and help shape the future of youth work in Waterloo.

Oasis is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

The role includes regular evening and some weekend work and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).

Please expand on your CV in your cover letter to explain why you would be a good fit for the role.

Please include how you would balance frontline youth delivery with leadership and management responsibilities.

Please also give an example of a piece of youth work you are particularly proud of, explaining what you did and what difference it made.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Interviews: Date to be confirmed.

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

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Accreditation Manager        

Salary: £58,000p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Wigan or Home Based with extensive travel throughout the UK and occasional international travel.

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

About the role

This is a leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking, strong project management, commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder engagement. You will ensure our accreditation programmes continue to inspire participation, generate income and deliver measurable impact for people, places and the environment.

As Accreditation Manager, you will lead the strategy, growth and delivery of our accreditation programmes, ensuring they support accessible, high-quality places, promote wellbeing and sustainability, generate income and demonstrate measurable impact. You will oversee budgets, partnerships, quality assurance, impact reporting and programme teams, while acting as a senior contact for government, sector bodies, partners, customers and stakeholders in the UK and internationally.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership, project management and relationship-building skills, together with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and represent the organisation externally. You will bring experience of managing budgets, developing commercial or partner-funded relationships, solving complex problems and leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Knowledge of the green spaces sector is essential, while knowledge of the coastal and hospitality sectors would be an advantage.

Benefits

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. You can view our range of benefits on our website.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups.

If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. 

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you’d like to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  Please review a copy of the full job description and ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying. 

After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us please continue to apply.

As part of the application process you will need to answer 3 sift questions relating to your relevant experience and submit your tailored CV which highlights how you meet the essential criteria of the role.  We also ask that you complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

Please submit your application before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 28 September 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so recommend that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 14 or 15 October 2026. 

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know. 

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

No agencies please.

As Fearless Youth Lead for Scotland, you will lead a national programme that empowers young people to understand crime-related issues and overcome barriers to reporting crime safely and anonymously. Working with schools, communities, government partners and key stakeholders, you will drive engagement campaigns, develop meaningful partnerships and lead a small team to deliver positive outcomes for young people across Scotland.

Please read the full job pack , before submitting your CV and covering letter.

FTC until March 2029 | Full time | Based in Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh) with regular travel | £36,000 - £38,000 DOE | PVG required

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to support, deliver and manage our outdoor based development programmes. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the key point of contact to organise, deliver and oversee the programme to a group of young people, including managing and supporting activity days and residential adventures throughout the year.

• Recruiting young people to the programme, working in collaboration with our referral partners including schools and other organisations, ensuring all involved have an excellent understanding, relationship and experience with the Youth Adventure Trust.

• Working in partnership with the young people’s families to promote full attendance, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. 

• Carrying out direct work with young people to help support their needs and fulfil the Youth Adventure Trust’s aims.

• Providing ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools.

• Supporting the effective monitoring of the programme and measurement of young people’s developmental outcomes.

• Working with the Mentoring Managers to select and support young people moving on to the Mentoring Programme, and promote take up of the Bursary Programme. 

• Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme and all aspects of the Youth Adventure Trust’s work.

• Completing the day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This will include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, booking and negotiating with providers, and an array of detailed record keeping.

• Contributing to organisational planning and development, including supporting the development of further opportunities for young people. 

• Supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports or event support.

You will also;

• Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.

• Act as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people, parents/carers and professional organisations. You’ll need strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model. 

We need someone with:- 

• Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.

• Relevant experience of managing young people, preferably in activity based and outdoor environments, as well as away from this.

• Experience in working in partnership with other professional organisations and parents/carers.

• Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work alongside a team of volunteers, activity instructors and logistics staff. 

• Self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.

• Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.

• Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.

• The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. Ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - the role includes attending occasional trips staying away from home, and monthly weekend days working on activities. If you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.

• The role is home-based, located in or with close proximity to Wiltshire and Somerset

• A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. 

Please be advised;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;

• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;

• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview; 

• in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;

• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and 

• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Role and Candidate Specifications above.

The Application Form should be returned to:

Abigail Hinds, Operations Coordinator 

Applications Closing Date: Friday 9th October at 9am

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5pm on Friday 9th October

Interview Date: Thursday 15th October, Frome, Somerset

A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Tuesday 27th October in the Wiltshire area. 

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job title: Services Manager (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £44,558 – £45,895

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)

Location: Home-based ideally Wales or Midlands area, but any location will be considered, with travel around England and Wales

Contract: Fixed term – 9 months from December 2026

Are you an experienced employability service manager who would be able to confidently step into a 9-month maternity cover position and oversee a team of up to eight passionate and person-centred Employment Consultants, helping them deliver personalised, high-quality support to veterans and their families?  You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our services development and continual improvement programme.

At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.

What we're looking for

• A collaborative mindset: You will thrive working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. You enjoy building strong partnerships, and work effectively with colleagues and external organisations to enhance the services we offer.

• Motivation and commitment: You understand that supporting people facing complex challenges can be demanding, and you're ready to bring the energy, empathy and resilience needed to support your team to succeed.

• Adaptability: You will often need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the team you will be supporting and the clients they are working with.

• An empowering approach: You believe in people and their potential. Whether supervising your team or developing services, your goal is to support others to grow, achieve and thrive.

Why should you apply?

• A chance to make a lasting impact: Your work will help veterans and their families move forward in life with confidence and dignity.

• Competitive salary and benefits including generous holiday and pension contributions.

• A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.

• Flexibility and variety: a mix of travelling in your area, home working and to the Poppy Factory in Richmond, London

• Autonomy and influence: The opportunity to shape your region, build meaningful partnerships, and develop services that meet real needs.

• Be part of an iconic charity with over a century of history supporting the Armed Forces community.

For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

Due to the travel requirements of the role and the region covered, it is essential that the post holder is able to meet these requirements through their own transport arrangements.

How to apply

To apply for this position please click "Apply for this job" to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Debbie Boughtflower, Director of Operations.

Top tip: we don't recommend using AI to generate your covering letter (we've seen a lot of covering letters and we promise, we can tell!) - we want to know what makes YOU a good fit for the role, and AI covering letters can't capture your personality, values and qualities, or what makes your specific combination of skills and experience an ideal candidate. 

The closing date for applications will be 23 September 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.

Online interviews will be held on 1 or 2 October 2026, with potential second interviews on 12 October 2026 in person @ The Poppy Factory in Richmond, London.

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kirsty Gronow 

No agencies please.

The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Registered Manager (Support & Care Coordinator), L’Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £38,870.89 per annum 

Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich

Reports to: Community Leader/Director, L’Arche Ipswich

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: Monday, 12th October, at 9 am

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work – explore our employee benefits here.

Main purpose of the role

We are looking for a passionate, caring and proactive Registered Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality, person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities. 

The right candidate will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders, working across two locations, and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of L’Arche. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• At least a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care.
• Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role, but we’re also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others. 
• Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care, including supervisory experience in health and social care. 
• Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment.
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, including adult protection and capacity issues. 
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities. 
• Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess, give feedback, manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Support & Care Coordinator, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead.

You can find more details about L'Arche Ipswich here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October, at 9 am.

• First stage interviews will take place on 21 October via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage interviews will be in person with the community (date to be confirmed).

However, we encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

As Innovation Strategy Manager you will lead in helping Battersea learn, experiment and develop new solutions to drive forward our strategic priorities, keeping us relevant, future-focused and generating ever greater impact.

All work is delivered through creativity, collaboration within and outside of Battersea and a deep understanding of our target audiences, balancing ambition and pragmatism.

Why the role exists:

This is a rare opportunity to lead in helping Battersea learn, experiment and develop new solutions to positively impact the lives of cats, dogs, and their owners for years to come. You’ll bring strong strategic thinking, innovation expertise, service design, and leadership skills to an environment focused on meaningful social impact, working alongside a team of smart, compassionate, and experienced colleagues.

This role focuses on broad, organisation-wide innovation - spanning our services, operations, supporter offering, and income generation - with a clear focus on delivering outcomes for animals and the people who care for them. It is not a specialist digital or fundraising role; instead, it centres on identifying the right problems and shaping effective responses. While some initiatives will involve digital elements (and an understanding of this is useful), delivery is carried out by specialist teams both in-house and externally.

Success in this role means identifying high-impact opportunities, aligning stakeholders around them, and ensuring they are taken forward effectively - supporting pilots and implementation where appropriate.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience. 

Closing date: 22nd September 2026

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First Round (online): 30th September & 1st October 2026
Second Round (in-person): To be confirmed

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

About Us
Young Life International is a fast-growing Christian charitable organisation. Our aim is to share the message of Jesus with young people all over the UK. We do this through building relationships with them and earning the right to be heard.

Our Operations team strives to help our staff and volunteers to thrive by anticipating, developing and delivering excellent operational services and our Finance team focuses specifically on providing excellent financial services in a Christ-centred way.

About the Role
As the Finance Co-ordinator you will build good relationships with the wider staff team and be a friendly and knowledgeable source of advice for all queries relating to finance. As a key member of the team, you will be the primary user of many existing processes, and will be the key person in implementing new systems we are planning to enable us to be more efficient. You thrive on knowing you are using both your numerical and organisational skills and your relational skills to support others.

More Details and How to Apply
Download the Application Pack for the following information:

• Welcome from the Operations Director

• How this role fits into the wider YLI and Operations Team

• Full Job Description and Person Specification

• Details of how to apply online (application form)

• Deadline and interview dates

• YLI Faith and Conduct Policies - check we're in alignment with one another's beliefs

Accessibility & Support 

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. You can reach out to us in confidence at the email in our application pack, and we will be happy to support you.

We care about your data privacy -  to find out more please visit our website to view our Privacy Policy.

As the Administration, Governance & Facilities Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of the Joseph Levy Foundation. Working closely with the Executive Director, you will provide high-quality administrative, governance and facilities support, ensuring the Foundation operates efficiently and meets its governance and operational responsibilities.

This is a varied and hands-on role in a small, values-led organisation, offering the opportunity to work across board and committee administration, governance support, office and facilities management, organisational administration and stakeholder coordination. You will act as the primary point of contact for governance administration, supporting Trustees and the Executive Director by coordinating meetings, preparing board papers, producing accurate minutes and maintaining governance records.

Alongside governance responsibilities, you will oversee the day-to-day administration and facilities functions of the Foundation, ensuring the office operates smoothly and  systems and records are maintained. You will also contribute to improving administrative processes and embedding efficient ways of working across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Director and, where required, the Chair and Trustees.
• Prepare letters, reports, presentations and other documents.
• Manage the Foundation's shared email inbox and correspondence.
• Update and maintain electronic filing systems, including SharePoint.
• Maintain accurate organisational, governance and grant records.
• Support the Foundation's governance administration.

Meetings & Coordination

• Organise meetings, including Board and Trustee meetings, and prepare agendas and meeting papers.
• Attend Board meetings, producing accurate minutes and action logs.
• Support the organisation of Foundation events, workshops and meetings.

Office & Facilities

• Maintain a safe, organised and welcoming office environment.
• Order and monitor office supplies and equipment.
• Welcome visitors and assist with the day-to-day running of the office.
• Open and close the office on your working days.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to support the smooth operation of the office.

General Responsibilities

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, trustees, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle information appropriately.
• Work in accordance with the Foundation's values, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to improving administrative processes and ways of working.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

We recognise that people develop their skills and experience through many different pathways and do not expect applicants to meet every area listed below.

We are particularly interested in people who bring experience of administration, governance and office operations, together with the ability to build positive relationships, manage competing priorities and support the effective running of a small, values-led organisation.

Experience

• Experience of providing administrative support to senior leaders, Boards or Trustees.
• Experience of coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting papers and supporting documentation.
• Experience of producing accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.
• Experience of coordinating office administration and facilities.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using digital systems to support administration.

Skills

• Able to organise and prioritise a varied workload.
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Able to produce accurate work with attention to detail.
• Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, Trustees, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and exercise sound judgement.
• Able to identify and escalate issues appropriately.
• Able to contribute to improving administrative processes and ways of working.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of governance processes and Board or Trustee administration.
• Knowledge of office administration and facilities management.
• Knowledge of digital systems used to support administration and collaboration.
• Knowledge of the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and adaptable in your approach to work.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Committed to the Foundation's values.

Other Requirements

• Able to work 2.5 days per week from the Foundation's office in Edgware Road, London, starting at 9am on working days.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check before appointment.

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications open: Wednesday 9th September
• Applications close: Sunday 27th September
• Interviews (in person at our office in Marylebone, London): w/c 5th October

Job details

Salary: £35 - £37k FTE (£17,500 - £18,750 pro rata)

Contract: Part-time, 18.75 hours (2.5 days per week)

Location: Office based, Edgware Road, London

Reports to: Executive Director

Equity and Inclusion

The Joseph Levy Foundation is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to thrive. We actively encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, particularly those who are underrepresented in the charity sector. We recognise that people develop their skills through many different pathways and welcome applications from candidates whose experience has been gained through employment, volunteering, education or lived experience.

About us

The Joseph Levy Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable organisation with a long-standing commitment to funding smaller, grassroots organisations. With an endowment of around £23m, our annual commitment in grants in recent years has averaged £500,000.  We have recently embedded an ambitious strategy which aims to find, fund and support organisations and individuals who have ambitious ideas to help young people experiencing disadvantage.

In tandem with our strategy review, we have undergone a comprehensive change process, which includes refreshing our processes and embedding an equitable grant making procedure. 

As we enter the midpoint of the new strategy we will continue to be ambitious by introducing a Young Advisory Board to guide our work and to coach and support charity leaders of the future. This continued commitment will see the Foundation lead with its values which are:

• Equity and inclusion

• Connectivity and collaboration

• Commitment and integrity

• Innovation and imagination

• Engagement and Joy for life

You will use a wide range of commercial and interpersonal skills to develop the way our services support children, young people and families.

The core area of your work will be working with teams of Barnardo's colleagues to produce compelling proposals to commissioners and partners in Scotland and Northern Ireland. As such, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to elicit and articulate great ideas
• Strong written and spoken communication

You will need to be a good writer, communicating ideas effectively on paper with an ability to analyse large volumes of information to develop clear and compelling responses to tenders. It is critical that you can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the development of proposals and service design.

You will manage all aspects of proposals and tenders, leading the development and delivery of bids, working to deadlines, ensuring that we present strong business cases and bids that underpin successful outcomes. In addition, there will be the opportunity to help us develop new services and innovations in priority growth areas, monitor market intelligence, assess commercial and contract risks and work alongside operational colleagues in Children's Services.

Your project management skills may have been developed in any sector, and may need further development, but your commitment to the work we do will be demonstrated by your enthusiasm and ability to learn. In Business Development we are a supportive team, with stimulating and challenging work and extensive opportunities to learn and to help Barnardo's transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children.

These roles will operate on a 'Work from Anywhere' basis, meaning that you can work both from home and/or from an office 'hub' that's nearest to where you live. Some travel across Scotland and Northern Ireland may be required.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Citizens Advice St Albans District (CASTAD) to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

CASTAD provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help people overcome their problems. We campaign on the issues that matter to them when their voices need to be heard.

We want to see a world where no one suffers through ignorance of their rights and responsibilities, or an inability to pursue them; and where the underlying causes of people’s problems have been eliminated.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Deliver high-quality client services to approximately 9,000 users per annum.
• Ensure financial resources are in place to run the service.
• Work with the Trustee Board to define and lead the future strategy and sustainability of CASTAD.
• Execute the agreed strategy by ensuring a detailed and measurable Business Plan is in place, regularly tracked, and reported on.

If you are inspired and excited by what CASTAD does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £50,000 - £55,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Citizens Advice St Albans and District, The Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JE. (Flexible working will be considered.)

How to apply: Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about CASTAD, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 19 October 2026

Both CASTAD and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Improving lives and developing local pride, through professional theatre

Finance Officer Job  Description

📋 Job Purpose

To support the charity's daily operations by delivering accurate, timely, and robust financial administration. This role is responsible for maintaining financial integrity, supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring management of restricted and unrestricted income streams

Proposed Hours 24 hours/3 days per week

Reporting:

Line Manager: Artistic Director

Governance: Support Treasurer in reporting financial matters to the Board of Trustees.

Operational Liaison: General Manager

Key Relationships: Close work with Department Heads/Budget Holders

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Budget and Strategic Management

● Support organisational financial decision-making through financial analysis, management accounts, budget monitoring and variance reporting.

● Attend regular month-end finance meetings with the Treasurer and General Manager to review financial reporting.

● Develop and maintain templates for recording budgets, cashflow, freelance payment schedule and continuously improve financial systems and processes.

● Support department leads to plan, monitor, and manage budgets, and to meet reporting deadlines as set by the Artistic Director and Trustees.

● Assist the Artistic Director in managing budgets and associated cashflows where there is no other identified project lead.

● Aid the Treasurer in preparing financial reports to the Board by supplying figures/tables as required.

Financial Processing & Bookkeeping

● Record Transactions: Record all income, expenditure, invoices and expenses accurately in the cashbook, cashflow forecasts and accounting software.

● Bank Reconciliations: Complete monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, PayPal, Stripe and GoCardless, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

● Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase, sales, and general ledgers.

● Payment Processing: Prepare and process approved supplier payments and staff/volunteer expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation and supporting documentation.

● Credit Control: Monitor outstanding invoices and payments, follow up overdue accounts and escalate persistent or significant debts as appropriate.

● Supplier Invoice Processing: Receive, check and process supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly allocated to the relevant project, department or budget and appropriately authorised before payment.

Fund Accounting & Income Management

● Restricted Funds: Track and allocate restricted grant and donated funds, ensuring expenditure complies with funder terms and conditions.

● Gift Aid Claims: Maintain accurate Gift Aid records and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. Reconcile GoCardless transactions with supporter databases (RABBLE Rousers) and prepare and submit quarterly Gift Aid claims.

● Theatre Tax relief (TTR): Coordinate with the organisation's accountant on eligible Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with project leads to maintain accurate production cost records and provide supporting financial information.

● Grant Reporting: Support project leads with providing financial evidence packs and spend validation reports back to external institutional funders.

Payroll, Pensions & Tax

● Payroll Processing: Work with the payroll provider to support monthly payroll processing, ensuring statutory deductions are accurate.

● Pensions: Oversee pension administration and employer contributions for eligible employees.

● PAYE Administration: Support the onboarding of new PAYE staff by ensuring required payroll, tax and pension information is collected and accurately recorded.

Reporting & Audit Support

● Management Accounts: Assist project leads in preparing termly variance reports for leadership.

● Reporting: Prepare quarterly finance report for Trustee meetings

● Budget Tracking: Monitor organizational cash flow and alert leadership to potential financial risks.

● Year End Accounts: Liaise with the accountant/independent examiner during the annual independent examination, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, maintain audit-ready financial records, and provide financial information required for the statutory annual report and accounts.

🎓 Person Specification: Skills & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

● Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hands-on bookkeeping, finance administration or management accounting.

● Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or equivalent will be considered.

● Software Skills: High proficiency using cloud accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

● Spreadsheets: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables,data analysis and reporting.

● Values Alignment: A strong commitment to the charity's core mission and an understanding of donor fund stewardship.

Desirable Attributes

● Experience working in the charity, arts, culture or not-for-profit sector.

● Knowledge of Charity SORP requirements.

● Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds.

● Experience preparing Gift Aid claims.

● Experience supporting audits or independent examinations.

● Knowledge of Theatre Tax Relief or other creative-sector tax incentives.

● Experience of VAT accounting within a charity environment, including an understanding of the VAT treatment of grants, donations and fundraising income.

Who are RABBLE?

We are a professional Theatre Company who commission and stage award winning productions. We also work in partnership with a range of communities from all over Reading, to deliver projects that inspire excellence, teach new skills and provide pathways to a career in the arts. 

WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE

Job Description

Job Title

Community Programme Manager

Department

Community: Social Action, Interfaith

Line Manager

Director of Operations & Community

Hours

Full time, 36.5 hours per week (some evening and Sunday working required, in line with the programme calendar)

Salary

£42,000-£45,000, dependent on experience

Background

West London Synagogue, founded in 1840, has a long-standing reputation as a leading and innovative institution within Progressive Judaism. It has played a significant role in shaping modern Jewish life and continues to hold a unique and influential position within the UK Jewish community.

With approximately 3,000 members, WLS is a lively, engaged and diverse community, with a strong commitment to Jewish life, social responsibility and engagement with the wider community.

WLS has an established and valued portfolio of Social Action and Interfaith activity, reflecting our commitment to making a positive contribution both within and beyond our congregation. We are now looking to build on this strong foundation, developing and expanding these areas to increase participation, strengthen partnerships and deepen their impact.

The Role

This newly combined role brings Social Action and Interfaith activity together under one postholder. The Programme Manager will be responsible for developing these areas strategically, growing participation and impact, building relationships and partnerships, and identifying new opportunities for meaningful engagement and community contribution.

The purpose of the role:

• To implement an integrated strategy for the delivery of WLS's Social Action and Interfaith activities, and the associated role of volunteers.

• To facilitate the smooth running and ongoing development of current WLS projects, alongside the introduction and implementation of new projects in these areas.

• To work with other members of staff, clergy and lay leadership to consolidate, and expand WLS's Social Action and Interfaith provision.

• To recruit, train, empower and retain an increasing number of community members as volunteers.

• To assist with funding applications and expense control relating to projects, working closely with the fundraising and finance teams.

Summary of Tasks

1. Social Action Projects

– Maintain and enhance existing social action projects, including the ongoing recruitment of participants and ensuring their financial viability, including cost control.

– Support the ongoing development of the WLS flagship Drop-in Programmes - for families seeking asylum and the Rainbow Drop-in for an LGBTQ population

– Develop a range of self-sustaining, hands-on social action projects for each age group at WLS, especially youth, students and young adults.

– Prepare timely reports, fundraising administration and formal feedback, as needed.

2. Interfaith Projects

– Execute and enhance our newly drafted Interfaith strategy, which focuses on education and awareness, grassroots initiatives, celebratory events and representation in the broader community;

– Attract and retain volunteers on an ad hoc basis for the interfaith initiatives;

– Work collaboratively with the community team and with the trustee responsible for Interfaith.

3. Experimental & Cross-Cutting Projects

– Identify, develop and lead selected new initiatives that align with WLS's strategic priorities and community needs

General Responsibilities

· Develop, maintain and manage an annual programme plan for Social Action and Interfaith activity, ensuring that projects and initiatives are aligned with WLS’s strategic priorities and community needs.

· Establish appropriate measures and processes to assess the reach, participation, outcomes and wider impact of programmes, regularly reviewing performance and using insight, feedback and data to improve existing activity and inform the development of new initiatives.

· Identify opportunities to increase the reach, relevance and impact of Social Action and Interfaith programmes, ensuring that activity continues to respond to the needs and interests of the WLS community and the wider community.

· Develop and manage a strong volunteer programme, including recruitment, induction, training, support, recognition and retention, and create meaningful opportunities for members to contribute their time, skills and experience.

· Manage relevant programme budgets including planning expenditure, monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that activity is delivered within agreed budgets.

· Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, community organisations, faith communities, charities and other external partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and developing new initiatives where appropriate.

· Collaborate with the engagement team to develop and implement appropriate communications and engagement plans to promote programmes and encourage participation.

· Attend and contribute actively to regular staff meetings, Board and committee meetings, and relevant project and working groups, providing updates on programme development, progress and impact as required.

· Contribute to the wider life of WLS, including festival celebrations and other community activities, as appropriate to the role.

· Support the development and implementation of WLS’s vision, policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Social Action and Interfaith activity involving adults, young people and children.

· Maintain awareness of, and ensure compliance with, all relevant regulations and WLS policies relating to safeguarding, particularly when working with children and vulnerable adults.

· Contribute to the development of funding and income-generation opportunities, including grants, sponsorships and partnerships, where relevant to the programme.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience of managing projects and/or volunteers, with a track record of managing a varied workload and conflicting priorities to deadline.

• Experience of, or a strong interest in, social action and/or interfaith work.

• Excellent organisational skills and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365.

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear reports and communications.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to relate well to a diverse audience across all ages within the community.

• Demonstrated ability to balance the expression of views and values with respect for all.

• A high standard of personal integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and Sundays in line with the programme calendar.

• A good knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, Judaism.

• A good knowledge of Child and Vulnerable Adults safeguarding law and best practice.

• Willingness to obtain, or already holding, a recognised First Aid certificate.

Desirable

• Experience of grant fundraising or completing funding applications.

• A UK driving licence.

• Experience working closely with boards, volunteers and clergy.

Personal Qualities

• A collaborative team player who embraces change and is willing to get hands-on to deliver results.

• Proactive, enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.

• A good sense of humour and a warm, approachable manner.

Please note that this post is subject to:

• Two satisfactory references

• Confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK

• An enhanced DBS check

Role: You will work with local residents to bring about positive change for North Leatherhead, by supporting community-led activities, growing local leaders, and facilitating residents’ engagement in decisions affecting this community.

Pay: £32,136 a year (pro rata).

Contract: permanent contract, subject to a 4-month probationary period.  

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week, including occasional evening and weekend working, to be agreed with the successful applicant.

Location: LCH, Kingston Road, Leatherhead. KT22 7PX. Not suitable for remote working.

Background

Leatherhead Community Hub (LCH) has employed a Community Development/Engagement Worker since 2022, building relationships with local residents and listening to people’s concerns and hopes for North Leatherhead. This has led to the development of a number of successful community-led activities, including our weekly non-contact boxing and football training sessions for children and young people. More recently, we set up a Residents’ Panel and carried out a large-scale Community Survey, to help ensure that LCH is always listening to local residents and guided by local priorities.

This role is a vital element of LCH’s strategic vision for the next three years and beyond:

· cultivating community – offering a safe space for community activities that strengthen mutual support networks.

· growing capability - equipping local residents with the skills and confidence to bring about positive change in their community.

· fostering connections - acting as a focal point for collaborative working between local charities, agencies and businesses.

Our community development work is particularly focused on “growing capability”, recognising the importance of focusing time and energy into listening, encouraging and empowering others, and offering opportunities for local residents to get involved through volunteering, training, and working with us.

LCH is always seeking to be shaped by the desires and needs that arise within the community, by bringing people’s ideas into action and giving residents a voice in decisions affecting the local area. As a charity, we are also working towards residents being involved in every aspect of the governance of LCH, whether as trustees or on the management and operations teams.

Context

North Leatherhead is in the top 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in Surrey, with relatively high rates of poverty, economic inactivity, poor physical and mental health, and social isolation; all these issues have been exacerbated by the lack of community provision and damaging impact of the closure of the children’s centre and other community buildings in recent years.

Leatherhead Community Hub (LCH) was set up in July 2020 as a dedicated community centre in North Leatherhead. LCH provides opportunities for people to come together socially and build community, as well as giving our partner organisations a permanent base from which to offer critical support to local residents. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming space at the heart of the community, where people of all ages can connect, learn, have fun, and find the support they need to thrive. The Hub attracts around 3,500 visitors a month to our affordable café and the many other community activities run by LCH and other community groups.

Description of role:

We are looking for someone who is capable of running community projects, but who is keen to involve others and gains most joy and satisfaction from developing leaders and volunteers from within the local community and seeing them grow and succeed in their roles.

In this role, you will be responsible for engaging and empowering the residents of North Leatherhead to facilitate positive change for the local community, by:

1)   overseeing existing community projects, and encouraging the involvement of local residents in supporting, running, and leading these projects;

2)   equipping local residents with the skills and confidence to initiate and run new community-led events and activities;

3)   facilitating and growing our Residents’ Panel to play a key role in the governance and running of LCH, with a view to appointing several trustees from the local community.

4)   promoting dialogue and collaboration between local residents and service providers, enabling people to have a greater say in decisions affecting the community;

5)   supporting the management team and trustees in prioritising LCH’s resources to best serving the desires and needs of the local community.

6)   subject to experience, we would also like the postholder to help with, or lead on, our social media alongside volunteers from the local community - although this is not an essential requirement for this role.

You will be employed by Leatherhead Community Hub, using the Hub as a base for networking, capacity-building, and community-led activities, whilst also reaching out and making connections with other sections of the local community. This role will require you to have a regular presence at LCH and in the wider community.

You will work closely with local service providers and other community organisations, including the council, housing association, and GP practices, as well as LCH’s core partners: Citizens Advice Mole Valley, EDGE Disability, Good Company Surrey (Foodbank), Link 2030, Mid-Surrey Community Fridges, The Gathering Church, and The Hive (a creative arts project). You will help promote a collaborative and participatory approach to supporting the community, seeking to ensure that local residents are directly engaged in initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of the North Leatherhead community.

You will be member of LCH’s Management Team, and line managed by the Managing Director, Tom Sefton, with advice & support from one of our Trustees and Co-Founders, Jenny Moore, who has worked in this community for over 20 years.

This role is partly funded by a multi-year grant from the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund, which includes a number of specific objectives which you will be responsible for delivering, including: growing our youth sports projects, supporting more community-led activities, establishing our Residents’ Panel; and increasing local representation on our Board of Trustees. 

 Requirements of the postholder: 

Essential:

· Excellent listening skills – friendly and approachable, with the ability to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and make them feel supported and valued.

· A proven ability and desire to motivate and support people to use and develop their strengths and skills for the benefit of the wider community.

· Good networking skills and experience of working well with other organisations to achieve positive change for the community.

· Experience of volunteering and/or working in a range of community settings.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, and good IT skills.

· A positive and creative approach to work – able to handle new or competing demands and work on own initiative without close supervision.

· A willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend meetings and events.

· A firm commitment to the vision, mission and values of LCH.

Desirable:

· Previous experience of working as a community development worker or similar role. 

· An understanding of the principles of asset-based community development and/or other participatory approaches to community development.

· Experience of training and supporting volunteers.

· Demonstrable experience in developing and running community-led events and activities, in a voluntary or paid capacity.

· Experience using social media to raise awareness, engage local communities, and promote activities or events.

· Experience of living, working and/or volunteering in the local area.

How to apply:  Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than 400 words), explaining why you would like this role and how you meet the job requirements.

 Posted on: 24th August 2026

Closing date: 23rd September 2026

Interview date: 30th September 2026