Facilities jobs

Westway Trust is seeking a highly motivated Caretaker who will be passionate about developing and maintaining high standards of security and presentation of buildings across the 23 acres of estate, to ensure continuity of the use of the buildings and grounds for tenants and community use. This role will be critical to ensuring management of a vibrant, diverse and thriving estate.

You will be an enthusiastic individual with a good level of customer service who will have the ability to deal confidently with tenants and the general public.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Responsible for light maintenance and housekeeping duties across the Trust’s buildings and estate.
• Perform simple repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
• Conduct security checks of the Trust’s properties across the estate, involving opening buildings and locking all doors and windows when not in operation.
• Inspecting buildings, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order.
• For the general upkeep of buildings, sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for minor repairs working with the Facilities Team.
• Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure Westway Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking).
• Liaising with colleagues to assist in the unit base parking operations.
• Monitoring of bin collections and cleaning and re-arranging as required.
• Preparing rooms for meetings and events, including the moving of equipment such as tables and chairs.
• Liaising with Events Team to deliver support to events.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Three years of working with a property team or as a caretaker or in a similar role.
• Electrical and plumbing experience and / or qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Painting/decorating experience is desirable but not essential
• Good understanding of technical information, building construction and design.
• Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
• Experience of working in public open spaces.
• Good people management relationships.
• Have good time management, organisational, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Proficient at managing databases and programmes.
• Experience of handling anti-social behavior matters.
• A keen eye for detail and presentation in all aspects of work.
• Good knowledge of the local area would be particularly helpful.

Personal Skills:

• Confident communicator.
• Good people skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective problem-solver.
• Proactive approach
• Reliable and flexible.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in culturally diverse environment.
• Experience of adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

Desirable: 

• Driving license

Benefits of working for Westway Trust:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 21 September 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.

The Role:
To assist in the delivery of a high-quality, widely respected and customer-influenced repairs and maintenance function by providing full project management support and customer liaison across the full range of Stoll’s property compliance and asset maintenance contracts and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a positive image of Stoll to its customers, stakeholders, and other relevant outside bodies.
Provide input to the Corporate Plan and Team Plans through participation in Organisational, Departmental and Team Meetings.
Provide appropriate ‘team’ cover in the absence of other staff as reasonably requested.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement the delivery of gas safety services to include annual gas safety checks to all dwellings and gaining access to inaccessible homes.
• Develop and maintain effective mechanisms to ensure all gas, LPG, oil, ASHP & renewables and solid fuel appliances are inspected annually.
• Maintain up-to-date and appropriate records for the proper management of the gas safety programme and all other property compliance programmes. This may include both paper and electronic records.
• Ensure that STOLL meet all statutory and HSE (Health and Safety Executive) requirements relating to all identified areas of property compliance including all elements of FLAGEL –   fire, legionella, asbestos, gas safety, electrical safety, and lifts.
• Work closely with the H&S Officer to ensure that work relating to fire safety is delivered appropriately and as required.
• Effectively manage appropriate facilities management and property compliance budgets and resources to ensure optimum service/programme levels are achieved.
• Process invoices and ensure contract payments are made in a timely fashion.
• Provide colleagues with itemised service charge estimates for tenants and leaseholders detailing the annual costs of servicing/maintenance/cyclical works.
• Ensure timely, accurate and relevant performance management information is available for review and can be produced for the property compliance function. Assist in monitoring performance targets to achieve continuous improvement.
• Assist with the preparation, administration and monitoring of facilities management and property compliance contracts and programmes. Prepare specifications and schedules and programmes of work. Issue works orders and monitor quantity, progress, and quality of works on site.
• Manage contractors daily across the full portfolio of facilities management and property compliance programmes, ensuring that contractors adhere to an agreed programme for each individual resident’s home and that collectively programmes are delivered on time.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of all records relating to property compliance and facilities management. This will include input and record keeping and include supervision of contractors.
• Records must be maintained to a standard which ensures that all information in connection with servicing and testing programmes is readily retrievable when requested.
• Carry out site inspections of works in progress when required. Arrange and minute regular meetings with property compliance, facilities management and cyclical maintenance contractors either as specified in individual contracts, or on good practice grounds agreed with the Director of Property and Asset Management.

Staff benefits are:

Healthcare Cash Back Plan – provided by Bupa, this scheme financially reimburses you for treatment costs (up to an annual limit) for everyday healthcare needs including dental and chiropractic treatments, physiotherapy and health screenings.

Ride to Work Scheme – providing loans for bicycles and cycling equipment through our retail partner as a tax and National Insurance free benefit through salary exchange.

Season Ticket Loans – staff can access an interest-free loan if they travel to and from work by public transport, paid back over 10 monthly instalments.

Pension – the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) is available to all employees via salary exchange. Whilst you can opt out of the pension scheme.

Job Description/Person Specification attached.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025 , 5pm

Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.

Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As administrator and Clerk, you will be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Gospel Oak Youth Action Link Youth Club (GOALYC) board, including diary management and responding to letters and emails. The post holder will also provide support on matters of governance, finance, and policies, recruitment of trustees, and liaising with QCCA staff. The post holder will be working closely with youth services managers and the wider team, providing support to develop reports for the board.  The post holder will be asked to visit several facilities and off-site events to make observations and ensure services delivered by the team are up to a high standard. The post holder will work with the Chair of the board and the QCCA CEO on planning, reviewing, organising, researching, implementing procedures and preparing reports. The post holder will have access to confidential information, requiring absolute discretion at all times. 

At Dogs Trust, we’re looking for a proactive Team Administrator to provide vital support to our IT and Finance Directors and their teams. From managing diaries and inboxes to coordinating meetings and supporting a variety of projects, you’ll play a key role in keeping our busy directorates running smoothly while also working closely with the wider DCEO team.
 

What does this role do?

As a Team Administrator you will:

• Provide proactive diary and inbox management for the Finance and IT Directors, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and meetings run smoothly.
• Act as a central point of contact, coordinating information flow and supporting timely decision-making across both directorates.
•  Prepare and support key meetings, including agenda planning, minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Organise and coordinate departmental activities such as away days, workshops, and internal/external. handling all logistics and documentation.
• Deliver day-to-day administrative support, including document preparation, record keeping, budget tracking, purchasing administration, and compliance processes.

Could this be you?

With previous experience in administrative or team support role you will have strong organisational skills an attention to detail. Able to manage multiple competing priorities you will be someone who enjoys supporting a larger team.

What does this team do?

The Deputy CEO Directorate (DCEO) plays a key role in overseeing Dogs Trust's internal operations, ensuring the effective management of the Charity’s financial, legal, IT, efficiencies, facilities, and governance functions. The Directorate works closely with senior leadership to support the organisation's Rehoming Centres, prevention programmes, and international efforts. Its focus is on ensuring smooth internal processes and great customer service, that enable delivery of the mission and strategic goals of the UK's largest dog welfare charity.

Operations and Facilities Manager

£45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent | Onsite – Tooting Broadway, London

Are you a proactive and values-driven operations leader, passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing spaces that empower communities?
A leading charity focused on youth empowerment is seeking an Operations and Facilities Manager to join their team. This full-time, permanent role is based onsite at a vibrant community hub in Tooting Broadway and offers a salary of £45,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

About the Organisation
This charity supports young people aged 16–30 from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds across London. Through enterprise training, one-to-one coaching, and real-world experiences, they help young people build the skills and confidence needed to shape independent, enterprising futures.

About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Operations and Facilities Manager will lead on all aspects of operational delivery, facilities management, and strategic improvement. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will oversee service delivery, compliance, innovation, tenant and contractor relationships, and contribute to the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings a mindset of continuous improvement, and is driven to lead with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a busy multi-tenant business centre, including compliance, space planning, security, and contractor management
• Lead and develop the operations team, embedding KPIs and a high-performance culture
• Act as the designated Health & Safety Officer, ensuring legal compliance and robust risk management
• Drive innovation and digitisation across operations to improve quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure tenant satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and service quality
• Contribute strategically as part of the Executive Leadership Team, helping shape future direction and operational resilience

About You
You are a confident, proactive leader with experience in operations and facilities management, ideally within a multi-tenant, community, or charity setting. You’re skilled in managing teams, budgets, and compliance, and bring a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in people and operations management
• Project and budget management expertise
• Strong knowledge of H&S and facilities compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence using tech tools and systems to streamline operations

Desirable

• Experience in a charity, community hub, or similar environment
• Qualifications in Facilities or Operations Management
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and tech-led operational tools

We are considering applications on a rolling basis – early applications are strongly encouraged.

How to apply:
Please submit your CV in Word format. (A cover letter is not required at this stage.)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to submit a supporting statement.
We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams. Applications from all backgrounds and communities are warmly welcomed, and we will support you throughout the recruitment process.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a respected housing and support provider to recruit a Facilities & Office Support Manager.

Full-time | Permanent | London-based
Salary: £36,947 – £44,639 per annum

This is a key role ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s offices and non-residential facilities across London. You’ll take a hands-on lead in managing health & safety compliance, maintenance, and office services, while providing effective business support. You will also manage budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and supervise a small team responsible for reception and administration.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced facilities professional with a strong understanding of health & safety regulations and proven experience in office and facilities management, ideally within a housing, care, or charity environment. You’ll be confident managing budgets and contracts, highly organised, IT literate (Microsoft Office 365), and an excellent communicator who can build strong relationships across the organisation. A recent DSE Assessor Training Certificate, is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to ensure safe, efficient, and welcoming workspaces that enable a charity to continue its vital work supporting people in need.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Main purpose of post
As the Operations Assistant you will be supporting the Operations Manager in
delivering and maintaining effective operational function at the charity.
Including but not exclusively, Health & Safety, Premises, Facilities, Vehicle
Management, and IT Services.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their
knowledge of operations, risk management and policy writing with scope to
develop your skills whilst also contributing to a great cause.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Support
 Act as the first point of contact for premises, facilities, IT and Estates
issues across all Weston Park Cancer Charity locations.
 Assist the Operations Manager in maintaining a secure and organised
premises and facilities, which ensure colleagues, volunteers and visitors
are safe and experience a welcoming environment.
 Support the Operations Manager in the successful delivery of the Annual
Operations plan.
 Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and take
minutes in operations-related working groups.
 Support with updating operational policies and procedures.
 Act as a Charity Data Protection Officer (DPO), alongside the Operations
Manager - following relevant training, to promote a strong GDPR culture.
 Assist in the coordination of charity vehicle fleet maintenance schedules
and provide breakdown response support.
 Assist in the control and coordination of the use of charity space and
assets, including liaising with contractors and Sheffield Teaching
Hospitals (STH) on relevant matters as required.
 Act as a designated keyholder, responsible for the opening and closing
procedure.
 Manage the operations shared email inbox.

Health & Safety
 Serve as the first point of contact for all Health & Safety matters,
including incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate recording and
reporting.
 Provide operational and administrative support on all Health & Safety
matters at our sites and external locations (including external events and
the Outreach Service, updating COSHH reports).
 Assist in the procurement, delivery and recording of mandatory staff
training needs.
 Help establish and maintain safe working practices and policies and
undertake basic risk assessments.

Workwear and equipment
 Act as the first point of contact for workwear and equipment requests;
including being responsible for issuing and returning stock, regular stock
checks and ordering stock as required.

Tech Support
 Serve as the first point of contact for general IT enquiries.
 Consult with IT consultants to ensure adherence to processes.
 Work with the Operations Manager to implement processes that
maintain the IT security score.
 Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of employees, including
software licenses, logins, and induction training.
 Serve as lead administrator for key operational software, such as Webex
phone system and Vatix Lone Worker App.

General Administrative Support & Development
 Handle general enquiries from staff, patients, and volunteers efficiently.
 Manage charity postal enquiries.
 Assist the Operations Manager with the procurement of stationery and
consumables.
 Assist the wider team with ad hoc work and undertake small projects
that support the charity's work. e.g. Events, Logistical and Tech Support.

Environmental Advocate
 Work with the Operations Manager to promote environmental
awareness and encourage the charity adopts a green approach (e.g.,
recycling, energy use, carbon footprint).
 Identify and implement actions to reduce environmental impacts, costs,
and/or increase income under the direction of the Operations Manager.

What you do
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston
Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Operations Assistant will play a vital
part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with,
and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career
within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of
people, we’d love to hear from you.

About you:
 You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a
fast-paced charity team.
 You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

 Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines.
Participate in and contribute to team meetings.
 Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all
times.
 Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the
objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
 Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working
relationships.
 Make a positive contribution to volunteer involvement in delivering the
charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity.

How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @11.59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 24th September
Application format: Please send a CV and covering letter demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering letter will
form a key part of the recruitment process, and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than two
pages.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process, so please do not forward any documents in
PDF format.

Be part of something bold. Be part of 224.

Youth Moves has been supporting young people in South Bristol since 2005 giving them safe spaces, a voice, and the confidence to thrive. From open-access sessions and targeted mentoring to school partnerships and community projects, we help young people feel safe, be themselves, have fun, and build brighter futures.

Now, we’re taking it further. We’re transitioning to 224 Youth Zone, which will offer thousands of young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone they can trust. With 224, we’ll grow our reach from 850 to over 4,000 members creating bigger opportunities, stronger communities, and lasting change.

Behind every great frontline service is a brilliant operational engine  and that’s where you come in.

From HR and health & safety to facilities, catering, volunteering and reception, you’ll oversee critical day-to-day operations while managing a dedicated team of managers and coordinators. You’ll work closely with our external HR partner and internal systems lead to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure we’re operating at the highest standards.

As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll help shape organisational strategy and culture, playing a pivotal role in building a workplace where our people  and young people  can thrive.

What you'll bring:

· Significant experience in operations or business management, ideally within a youth, charity, or public sector setting

· Confident and compassionate leadership, with a track record of managing teams and cross-functional work

· A strategic, proactive approach to systems, problem-solving, and operational improvement

· Experience managing HR processes and working with external service providers

· A strong commitment to inclusion, safety, and excellence in every aspect of your work

Why join us?

At 224, this isn’t just another operations role,  it’s an opportunity to help build something from the ground up. You’ll play a central part in creating a safe, welcoming, and high-performing environment where young people are inspired to reach their potential.

If you're passionate about purpose-led work, thrive in dynamic settings, and want to make a meaningful difference in South Bristol, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help build the foundations for a brighter future.

Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) Administration & Bookings Officers (ABO) have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating the bookings for all of our clinical services. They contribute towards the delivery of high-quality therapeutic work through the provision of an empathetic, efficient, and comprehensive service, ensuring that all referral/booking-related matters are administered effectively. This is achieved by working closely and consulting with various managers about any potential barriers to service provision and regarding complex and/or highly sensitive cases. This role is primarily focused on our Rape Crisis and Ascent Counselling Services and also includes providing occasional cover and support for other WGN services.

ABOs act as a key point of contact for the charity and ensure WGN’s centers are welcoming, supportive, and calm environments for all users. As with all WGN team members, ABOs are responsible for actively contributing to a culture that values and respects diversity, learning, improvement, striving for quality, and best practice. They are responsible for contributing to continuous formal monitoring and reporting processes for clinical services delivery and provision.

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised, and skilled individual to join our brilliant team of ABOs whose contributions are essential to the core functioning of WGN’s clinical services. If you are passionate about supporting women and would like to work within an empowering and feminist framework, we would really like to hear from you.

This post is offered on a part-time basis (21 hours per week) with possibility to increase to full-time (35 hours) and involves a combination of remote and office based working determined by Client, service delivery, and organisational requirements. 

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. 

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

About Us

Reading Community Learning Centre (RCLC) is a vibrant and inclusive charity supporting migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking, ethnic minority women in Reading. We provide a safe and welcoming space for learning, advocacy, and community building — empowering women to thrive and fostering social equality.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Centre. This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated woman with a strong background in community work, education, or charity management who is ready to make a meaningful impact.

Working closely with the CEO, the Centre Manager will help shape the delivery of our programmes, ensure smooth operations, and lead a team of volunteers and manage staff in the absence of the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and inclusive daily operations of the Centre
• Support strategic planning and policy implementation
• Manage facilities and ensure health & safety compliance
• Coordinate learning programmes, outreach events, and community activities
• Maintain admin systems and contribute to financial oversight
• Build and manage external partnerships
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in centre/office/facilities/charity administration
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, data protection, and Prevent duties
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience managing teams in educational or community settings
• A deep commitment to empowering women and marginalised groups

What We Offer

• Annual Salary of £21,000–£22,800 (based on 0.6 FTE)
• 28 days full time equivalent annual leave (17 days if working 21 hours per week)
• Pension scheme via The People’s Pension
• Flexible working (some work-from-home)

A supportive, purpose-driven environment

Role description and core responsibilities 

The Office and IT Assistant plays a key role in the Foundation supporting a busy office, as well as providing hands on support to IT function.

This role goes beyond simply checking off tasks - It is about being confident, approachable, and unafraid to speak up when needed (yes, even with a lighthearted “Hey! Who left their mug in the sink?”).

Office Administration

· Act as first point of contact for general operational enquiries

· Manage post, deliveries and couriers for the Foundation

· Ensure that the office facilities are maintained to the highest of standards and any issues identified are escalated promptly and resolved

· Responsible for ensuring office supplies are maintained and ordered as required

· Responsible for reporting and following up with all office faults/issues to the Facilities Management Helpdesk

· Support office health and safety, including undertaking first aid and fire warden training

· Support Director of Finance and Operations and the Finance team with occasional ad hoc administration tasks as required

· Other general administrative support as required

IT Support

· Liaise with outsourced IT Support for devices setup for new and existing users

· Manage mobile phones for the Foundation

· Manage IT equipment (including Photocopier contract, AV Equipment) at the office and raise any faults with the relevant stakeholder

· Support the Business and Governance Manager with any other IT management as required

· Support Salesforce CRM Administrator with basic Salesforce administrative tasks

· Assist in the coordination of daily operational tasks and processes

· Maintain accurate records and ensure timely processing of orders, invoices, and inventory management

· Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth communication and operations

Relevant knowledge, experience and personal qualities 

Knowledge & experience:

· Significant office administration experience ideally with broader experience in at facilities management and IT

· Demonstrable experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels

· Strong IT skills are essential, particularly with Microsoft Office 365, Windows, macOS

· Salesforce CRM experience is desirable.

· Interest in environmental sustainability

· Charity sector experience

Personal qualities:

· A team player, flexible and able to respond positively to an ever-changing environment, prioritising work effectively

· Attention to detail with the ability to maintain an excellent level of accuracy

· Highly organised and able to help organise those around them

· A people person, able to work closely with multiple stakeholders

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Willingness to learn and develop new skills

· Self-starter and independent thinker; able to solve problems and instigate solutions.

· Shows initiative and takes responsibility for own workload

· Absolute discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters

Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is looking for a Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice to play a key role in supporting the development of volunteering initiatives and projects across the three Acorns Hospices in Walsall, Worcester and Birmingham.

About the Role

Acorns Children's Hospice is a charity providing specialist palliative care and support for children and their families. Each year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Volunteers are at the heart of our work, and this role is key to ensuring they are integrated into our services and supported in their roles.

As Volunteering Development Manager - Hospice, you will:

• Maximise the profile of volunteering both internally and externally
• Support the care, facilities and admin teams to identify opportunities to engage volunteers in their work and develop volunteering opportunities
• Line manage the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators
• Develop and implement local volunteer recruitment, induction, retention and engagement plans and support the Volunteer Coordinators to deliver these plans
• Lead on the development and implementation of a hospice volunteer programme aligning itself with the volunteering, care, facilities and organisational strategies
• Engage with volunteering organisations nationwide (including other hospices) and locally to capitalise on new initiatives and to share best practice

About You

• Experience of managing teams
• Experience of working in the volunteer sector
• Experience of successfully leading, supporting and implementing multiple projects within volunteering and income generation environments

What We Offer

• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Based in your nearest Acorns Hospice (Walsall, Worcester or Birmingham)
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Employee gym discount scheme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 19 September

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.  In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation, we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Are you passionate about creating a supportive and compliant workplace where people thrive? Do you have a strong background in HR and want to play a key role in making a difference to the lives of animals and the people who care for them? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, an independent and self-funded charity that has been supporting local animals and communities for over a century. Every year, we rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome hundreds of animals, while also delivering outreach and education to promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior People & Compliance Advisor to join our team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role is vital to ensure our charity continues to provide a professional and legally compliant environment for our staff and volunteers. You will lead on employee relations, support line managers, and maintain compliance across our policies and processes – including GDPR, safeguarding, H&S and employment law.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll be a trusted advisor across the charity. You will also provide direct support to staff, volunteers, and trustees.

Contract Type

Fixed-term, 18 months.

Location

Hybrid – 60-80% in the office (Halifax), with 20-40% from home. 100% office-based is also available, depending on the needs of the role and the candidate.

About You

You will be CIPD-qualified (Level 5 or working towards it) and have broad generalist HR experience. You will be approachable, well-organised, and confident in handling employee relations and ensuring compliance in a people-focused organisation.

You will share our values of compassion, professionalism, and integrity, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

What We Offer

• Salary £35,000-40,000pa
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, committed and values-driven team

Ideal role for a company accountant / bookkeeper (must be at least AAT qualified) to manage the day-to-day accounts, as well as to contribute to the wider operations of this highly successful education provider that runs schools and teacher training using the Montessori approach.

Specifically, as Finance and Operations Officer, reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration (HoFA), your remit will include:

• accounts receivable/payable, credit control, reconciliations, and audit preparation;
• providing financial and operational support to staff throughout the organisation;
• supporting HoFA to prepare and deliver accurate and regular management accounts, budgets and forecasts, one-off finance reports, and grant reporting;
• overseeing facilities management, ensuring the maintenance and security of all buildings;
• working with School and Training Centre staff to carry out risk assessments where appropriate and monitor all sites to ensure that they are carried out and comply with risk assessments; and
• overseeing Early Years Funding (EYF) for all school sites.

Key requirements include:

• AAT qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA)
• strong numeracy skills and confidence handling financial information, with experience of bookkeeping or finance systems (e.g., Sage 50) or a willingness to learn
• an understanding of facilities, health and safety, and data protection.

Equally important will be your excellent organisational skills; your initiative; a hands-on approach and a proven track record of seeing projects through to completion. Good oral and written communication skills are also key.

Experience within a school and / or not-for-profit organisation is desirable, albeit not essential. Experience with grant management processes would also be highly desirable. 

The Maria Montessori Institute offers a generous starting salary plus excellent benefits, including CPD opportunities, pension contribution, life assurance, 32 days' holiday plus bank holidays, lunch onsite during term time, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement (to be a maximum of 2 pages) to Jonathan McIntyre, Managing Director at CJA Group by clicking apply.

Your supporting statement is a vital part of the application process: applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025.

MMI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974