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Operations Director
Location: Kington, Herefordshire (On-site)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Chairman of the Board
Governance: Position on the Board of Directors (Monthly Meetings)
Start date: Immediate start preferred
Application Deadline: 24th April 2026, 5pm
The Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Organisational Structure
You will act as the "hub" of Dunfield House, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability to a dedicated senior management team.
Direct Reports
- Sales & Marketing Manager: Driving occupancy and commercial revenue.
- Admin Assistant: Oversight of HR, budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Site Caretaker: Ensuring the 15-acre site, indoor pool, and historic buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
- Head of Kitchen: Managing food safety, gross profit (GP), and quality of service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Prepare and present monthly operational reports to the Chairman and the Board.
- Present Key financial reports in collaboration with the admin assistant.
- Lead the annual business planning process.
- In collaboration with the sales and marketing manager, implement the marketing strategy.
- Act as a guardian of Dunfield’s culture, ensuring the venue remains a "home from home" for all guests.
2. Financial & Commercial Management
- Work with the admin assistant to optimise margins, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and food costs.
- Work with the sales & marketing manager to implement dynamic pricing and improve mid-week occupancy.
- Understands the importance of financial management and has the ability to compile financial reports for Board meetings.
3. Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Oversee the site caretaker to ensure rigorous health and safety standards, particularly regarding the indoor pool and fire safety in a high-capacity residential setting.
- Oversee the head of kitchen to ensure 5-star hygiene ratings and efficient volume catering for up to 90 guests.
- Streamline internal processes (booking systems, staff rotas, guest check-ins) to improve efficiency.
- Share duty manager responsibilities.
4. People & Culture
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment between the distinct departments.
- Manage recruitment, appraisals, and professional development for the senior team.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Financial & Efficiency KPIs
- Primary KPI: Achievement of 103 FHE days.
- Secondary KPI: 15% conversion rate of OTA guests to direct bookers.
- Tertiary KPI: Average TRevPAG of £2.00+ per guest.
2. Operational & Capacity KPIs
- Full House Equivalent (FHE) Readiness: While Sales books the days, Operations must ensure the site is "Turnaround Ready." A KPI for "Zero Down-Time" between back-to-back groups.
- The "Pool Availability" Score: A KPI of 98%+ uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance).
- Catering Margin: 70% Gross Profit (GP) on meals by managing waste and seasonal purchasing.
3. Compliance & Duty Management KPIs
- Health & Safety Audit Score: 100% compliance on monthly internal safety checks (Fire, Water/Legionella, Pool, Safeguarding).
- Guest "Home from Home" Satisfaction: A score (derived from post-stay surveys) specifically measuring Cleanliness and Facility Functionality.
- Staff Retention & Training: A target for Staff Turnover <15%.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience
- Senior Management: At least 5 years in a senior operational role within hospitality, residential centres, or large-scale venue management.
- Board-Level Presence: Comfortable reporting to a Board and communicating complex operational data to stakeholders.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of improving profit margins without compromising service quality.
- Team Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams (from maintenance and catering to sales and finance).
Skills
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to look beyond the day-to-day and plan for the next 3–5 years.
- Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret P&Ls, balance sheets, and budget variances.
- Adaptability: Equally comfortable in a boardroom meeting as they are walking the estate with a contractor.
Benefits
- Board Position: A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a significant regional venue.
- Autonomy: High degree of freedom to implement operational changes and drive the commercial strategy.
- Environment: Work in a beautiful 15-acre setting in the Herefordshire countryside.
Why Join Us?
You will be taking the helm of a financially viable venue at a pivotal moment of transition. You have the opportunity to secure the future of a unique estate that serves as a vital resource for schools, churches, and families alike.
Job Description: Internal Document – Role Profile
- Job Title: Operations Director
- Department: board level
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary Grade: TBC
- Start date: ASAP
Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Stewardship & Yield Management
- Monitor the venue’s "Daily Burn" of £978.08, ensuring all operational activities contribute toward our annual break-even target of 103 "Full House Equivalent" (FHE) days.
- Implement and manage "Minimum Facility Fees" and "Minimum Catering Fees" to protect the venue against the risks of under-capacity.
- Drive a 2026 strategy to move from per-person metrics to FHE tracking to secure long-term sustainability.
2. Operational Excellence & Asset Management
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the historic manor, 15 acres of grounds and the indoor swimming pool—our "gold dust" asset.
- Manage a quadrupling of energy costs through aggressive utility efficiency and smart scheduling of "Whole Site" vs. "Stables" bookings.
- Ensure the venue remains a "Safe Sanctuary" for schools and youth groups, maintaining all regulatory standards for residential stays.
3. Commercial Growth & Guest Experience
- Execute the "Midweek Profit Zone" strategy, targeting corporate retreats and "Work from Hotel" bookings to fill the Monday–Friday slump.
- Collaborate on the "TRevPAG" initiative (Total Revenue Per Available Guest) to increase spend on extras like the tuck shop and pool hire.
- Maintain the "Home from Home" vibe that differentiates us from institutional "mega" centers, ensuring high-quality communal spaces for all guests.
4. Mission & People Leadership
- Lead the staff team with a focus on hospitality and mission-alignment.
- Oversee the "Church Subsidy" model, ensuring that faith-based groups receive their mandated support while commercial groups provide the necessary profit margins.
Candidate Profile
- Commercial Acumen: You understand that a 70% occupancy in the Stables can still result in a net loss and know how to fix it.
- Operational Grit: You are comfortable managing a high fixed-cost heritage site with complex heating and maintenance needs.
- Values-Driven: You respect our faith-rooted origins and can balance charitable "at-cost" bookings with high-margin commercial events.
- Strategic Thinker: You can translate a "Mixed Booking Model" into a daily action plan for your team.
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Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you believe you’re the right fit for this role. We’re keen to understand what draws you to Dunfield House, how your experience aligns with our mission, and the strengths you would bring to leading a busy, multi-faceted residential venue.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Operations Support Officer to provide crucial support in a varied role. The post holder will be responsible for Medair UK’s financial and office administration, including maintenance of the organisation’s CRM database and some fundraising support. You will ensure the accurate processing and timely delivery of donor and financial information and acting as first point of contact for the organisation, you will be responding to supporter enquiries. You will also provide general office, and IT support to the Head of Operations.
About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the most remote and difficult places on earth, empowering people to build a better future. This year our teams in Sudan have remained operational, working under the most difficult conditions, and launched a new response in Chad to support those fleeing across the borders. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we received global coverage as one of the first responders saving the lives of communities affected by Mpox – and no lives were lost amongst those we treated. We also scaled up in Lebanon supporting at displaced communities affected by the conflict. In 2024 through our experienced national and international teams we helped 3,743,021 people across 13 countries.
About you
You will have experience of working in an office administration role, including financial processing and have proven experience with databases. You will be comfortable working with and prioritising high volumes of work. In addition to your experience of completing routine, complex tasks accurately and systematically, you will be able to maintain quality and attention to detail. Confident, polite and professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, you will have strong planning and organisational skills, with experience of maintaining office and administrative systems
Key Activities
Donation Processing
- Responsible for the timely recording and processing of all incoming donations (including via our website, bank account, third party platforms and cheques) into the Medair UK CRM (Salesforce).
- Ensure all donors receive gift acknowledgements / thank you letters corresponding to each gift received.
- Maintain up-to-date records of donors, staff and other contacts in the Medair UK database.
- Process and record completed Gift Aid declarations and support in the regular reclaim of Gift Aid.
Financial Administration
- Inputting of all financial data (income and expenditure) into Quick Books.
- Preparing and following up suppliers invoices for payment.
- Processing expenses claims.
- Managing the banking of income and supporter cheques.
- Support the Head of Operations to implement the month and year end reconciliation process for both Salesforce and Quick Books.
Facilities & Office Management
- Act as first point of contact for the office and public enquiries, responding to incoming telephone calls and emails.
- Answer basic enquiries about Medair's work and distributing information to supporters and others as required.
- Manage and order office supplies, stationery and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment, administrating risk assessments, H&S and fire safety procedures.
Information Technology
- Ensuring the maintenance of the IT system and handling minor in-house IT technical issues for staff and volunteers.
- Liaising with the Global Support Office IT Helpdesk team to ensure the timely set up of IT for new staff and volunteers – i.e. setting up email addresses, and relevant permissions.
- Ensuring that IT permissions are current, and that these are amended as and when staff and volunteers leave.
- Assisting with continuous improvements in Medair UK’s use of IT.
Engagement Support
- Supporting fundraising activities with data segmentation and the production of standard and custom reports in Salesforce
- Supporting the production and automation of email newsletter and appeals via Campaign Monitor
- Setting up new Salesforce campaigns with tailored reports and dashboards to track donations.
- Producing digital surveys and web-forms as required.
- Providing support to Medair’s virtual events, including the technical administration of Zoom and pre and post event attendee administration.
HR Administration
- Organising and co-ordinating staff and volunteer inductions ensuring that the induction checklist is completed.
- Supporting the Head of Operations with team training and organisational learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
- Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
- Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
- Experience of office administration / financial administration
- Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use
- Experience of fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
- Experience of finance packages
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Capable planner with attention to detail for data quality, accuracy and consistency
- Clear spoken and written communicator
- Strong team player
- Ability to handle a wide and varied workload and work on own initiative
- Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
- Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
- Experience and proficiency in the use of Salesforce and Quickbooks
- Knowledge or experience in the HR, IT or Office Management disciplines
- Experience in charity sector
- Experience in relief / development work
- Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 to 4 days/wk to be mutually agreed), permanent
Salary: £28,900 (pro rated to agreed part-time hours)
Closing date: Tuesday 21st April, 5pm. Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th April.
Workplace: Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of at least 2 days in the office.
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager who will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations, and be responsible for health & safety, and HR for the organisation. This exciting role will also ensure the smooth running of the office space, support staff wellbeing and team culture, and assist the CEO and Trustees as Secretary to the Borad.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Serve as the main contact for the office’s building management, and keep staff updated about the premises as needed.
- Maintain and organise the office space and storage unit.
- Provide general administrative support as needed.
Health & Safety
- Act as the Health & Safety Officer for the organisation.
- Collaborate with external consultants to ensure compliance with current legislation, and annual Health & Safety assessments.
- Keep team members informed about office safety, First Aiders, and Fire Wardens; maintain up-to-date records on SharePoint and in the office.
- Attend relevant training to stay current with new legislation.
Human Resources
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff HR matters; including annual leave, sickness, contract changes, and updates to the staff handbook.
- Work with the charity’s external consultant and legal advisors to resolve HR issues.
- Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
- Maintain accurate employee records.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly shared.
- Review and recommend employee benefits based on changing team needs.
- Manage the in-house learning portal and ensure all staff training is current and relevant.
Company Secretarial Duties
- Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
- Manage correspondence with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Ensure timely submission of required documents and accurate record-keeping on SharePoint.
- Coordinate and schedule Trustee meetings, ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of deadlines.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and other relevant software.
- Solid understanding of HR processes and Health & Safety regulations.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Willingness to work occasional additional hours as required.
Benefits
- 4 day working week
- Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
- Hybrid remote working (minimum one day per week in the office, on Borough High Street).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% pension plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Onsite gym.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Spinal Research, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Business Support Officer
Finance & Operations | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources; to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision reality as quickly as possible.
As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our operations.
About the Role
This is a pivotal position at the heart of the organisation. You will provide high-quality operational, governance, and administrative support, ensuring we run efficiently, compliantly, and in line with best practice. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the CEO, and the Board of Trustees, acting as a central point of coordination across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance Support
- Orgnisational planning and policies
- HR support
- IT support
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:00
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Important Information
• This is a UK-based role
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and resourceful Administration and Facilities Officer to support the Northern Ireland Director in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office . The role will ensure:
- The efficient operations and facilities co-ordination of our Northern Ireland (NI) office
- Provide administrative support to the NI Director
- Facilities and admin support to the NI retail function when required
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and well-organised office environment, enabling the Concern NI team to effectively develop and grow as a regional team.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in financial administration tasks (e.g., petty cash, expense processing, purchase orders).
- Familiarity with health & safety regulations and compliance (e.g., risk assessments, fire safety, first aid).
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as suppliers, landlords, fundraising teams, and senior management.
- Experience in a supporter care, customer service, or donor relations role, handling inquiries professionally.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts, working as a team and contributing your ideas
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, document preparation, and financial processing.
- Confident in IT and picking up new systems
- Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with CRM/databases (e.g., Dynamics 365 or similar).
- Ability to problem-solve and improve processes to enhance efficiency in office operations.
- Ability to multi task and handle a varied role
- Good time management, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to the values of an international development charity, including diversity, equality, and inclusion
DESIRABLE
- Experience in the charity or fundraising sector.
- Experience in event coordination or supporter engagement activities.
- Understanding of budget management and supplier contracts
Please visit Concern Worldwide (UK) careers page to view the full job description and person specification.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website
Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
This post is hybrid with Mon-Thurs office based and Friday’s working from home. This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team focused on transforming the lives of people living in extreme poverty.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Salary Band: GB4
Salary: £24,060–£26,732.80 per annum (based on 28 hours per week).
Full‑time equivalent: £30,075–£33,416 per annum (35 hours per week).
New employees will normally start at the minimum of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
This is a permanent, part-time post based on 4 days working week (28 hours per week - 0.8fte). The normal full-time working week is 35 hours.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE:HR Coordinator
LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 4 days in office per week)
SALARY: £35 - £40k per annum, depending on experience
JOB TYPE: Permanent, 5 days per week (37.5 hours)
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.
We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease with our Bio Detection Dogs. We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.
MAIN PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ROLE:
The HR Coordinator will provide specialist and proactive support to other departments within the charity to ensure organisational compliance in all relevant areas relating to HR.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Reporting to the People Engagement Manager, you will be supporting the Charity to set and deliver on its People Strategy. You will be responsible for providing operational HR services, advice, and guidance with a primary focus on HR transactions, employee relations management, engagement, recruitment and performance management. You will identify, analyse and utilise HR data to inform decision making and identify more efficient ways of working.
Reports to: People Engagement Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
- You will lead the development and implementation of a best practice approach to recruitment.
- You will advise managers on best practice techniques for monthly one-to-one meetings and annual appraisals to ensure staff feel confident to openly discuss challenges as well as successes.
- You will review and update our existing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they not only comply with current HR law but importantly promote best practice.
- You will also work with the senior leadership team to develop a set of organisational values that prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion and reflect best practice, ensuring these are then communicated to all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- This is a rare opportunity to join a charity that wants to strengthen the support it provides to its staff and volunteers.
Responsibilities of the Role
- Maintain all HR policies and procedures ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect relevant legislation and best practice.
- Ensure managers and staff are aware of and understand policies and procedures, communicate changes, and provide support to managers when interpreting policies as required.
- To work in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in leading Medical Detection Dogs towards our vision of becoming a staff-centric charity.
- Provide an efficient service to deliver HR transaction activities throughout the employment lifecycle, from offer to off-boarding.
- Provide support, guidance, and advice for managers in conducting and concluding employee relations cases, including absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring adherence to policy.
- Manage, maintain, and deliver the charity’s onboarding induction to new members of staff.
- Always maintain the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- Be a role model within the charity demonstrating MDD’s values and behaviours at all times.
- Monitor completion of performance appraisals and one to one meetings, issuing reminders and offering support to managers as required.
- Coordinate and support the delivery of employee engagement surveys, including planning, analysis, reporting and follow up actions.
- Produce regular HR reports and people data metrics for the Senior Leadership Team (e.g. turnover, tenure, sickness absence trends, performance outcomes).
- Maintain and update the HR system (Breathe HR), ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date.
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll changes to the finance team in line with payroll deadlines.
- Manage staff benefits including the health cash plan, life assurance, pension scheme and long service awards.
- Produce and circulate internal HR communications such as staff newsletters, HR updates and policy changes.
- Coordinate and support learning and development activities, including booking and maintaining training records and delivering HR related training for managers and staff (e.g. one to ones, appraisals, HR systems).
- Assist in developing employee engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Qualified and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role or currently undertaking the qualification.
- Employee relations (e.g. performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, etc) case management in line with current UK employment legislation
- Management of end-to-end recruitment activity, supporting hiring managers and focussed on candidate experience
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
- Experience of managing relationships with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of reward and recognition practices
- Experience of managing and inspiring staff, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team culture that delivers results
- Effective organisation and administrative skills gained within HR
- Experience on use of HR database (BREATHE)
Knowledge & Skills
DESIRABLE
- Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding environment, exercising good judgement, and using own initiative.
- Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ ethos
Other Requirements
- A full current driving license
- Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office
DIVERITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive Charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Charity Values
All employees are expected to uphold the charity’s core values in their daily work. This includes demonstrating respect through open and considerate communication, fostering cooperation by working collaboratively, maintaining honesty in all interactions and ensuring fairness through just and transparent decision-making.
Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Health Cash Plan
- 26 days holiday, increasing with service
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Free On-site parking
- Life Insurance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations and Finance Officer
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
18 hours per week | £16–£17 per hour
12-month contract (with potential to extend)
Flexible / Remote working
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led national charity supporting people with muscle-weakening conditions. We provide peer support, advocacy, research and campaigning to improve quality of life and drive systemic change.
We are now recruiting an Operations and Finance Officer to strengthen our internal systems and help ensure the smooth and sustainable running of the organisation.
About the Role
This is a key Officer-level role supporting financial administration, governance processes, HR coordination and organisational systems. You will work closely with the CEO and support the trustee board.
You will not hold financial sign-off authority, but you will be responsible for ensuring processes are accurate, organised and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
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Setting up supplier payments for CEO approval
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Importing and reconciling bank statements in accounting software
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Supporting budget tracking and financial record keeping
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Inputting payroll data and liaising with payroll providers
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Collating and submitting DBS applications
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Tracking HR processes (supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews)
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Organising trustee and staff meetings
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Maintaining policy review schedules and compliance deadlines
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Improving and documenting internal systems and processes
About You
We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of neuromuscular conditions or other long-term disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process and in the role.
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience in administration, finance or operations
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Is highly organised and detail-oriented
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Is comfortable using spreadsheets and digital systems
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Can manage multiple deadlines and confidential information
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Is confident escalating queries where needed
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Shares our commitment to equity, co-production and inclusion
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential.
What We Offer
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Flexible working arrangements
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A supportive, values-driven team
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The opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing national charity
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A genuine commitment to lived experience leadership
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you are interested and how you meet each criteria.
Interviews will be held on Monday 13th April
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining why you are interested and how you meet the criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Creative Land Trust secures permanent affordable workspace in London for artists and creatives. We connect property developers, government authorities and studio providers forging valuable new collaborations, facilitating placemaking and actively participating in the development of policy in both the property and arts sectors.
Founded by the Mayor of London with expertise from Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and additional funding from Arts Council England and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we use our extensive knowledge of how the property and arts sectors interact to provide a way for donors, developers and investors to contribute to arts and culture at a systemic, infrastructure level.
We measure our impact in terms of community interaction, social benefit, wellbeing and employment; engaging expert studio providers for day-to-day management.
We are actively seeking funding from new donors and long-term partnerships with property owners that will lead to more stable space for arts and culture, improving the opportunities for creative practises to thrive and for communities to become more connected. In return we contribute to place making and community cohesion.
We are a small team with big ambitions seeking an experienced and motivated finance director who will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the team to ensure that the Creative Land Trust works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. The post holder will manage and have responsibility for the oversight of financial systems, reporting and analysis, as well as acting as Company Secretary and leading the delivery of good governance. This is a senior role and the post holder will have influence at trustee and team levels.
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Head of Finance (1 FTE)
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £62,163 – £73,992 per annum pro rata
Location: Bournemouth Campus with regular trips to London
Health Sciences University (HSU) – formerly AECC University College – is a specialist health sciences institution dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research.
Following the approval of our new university title in July 2024, and the merger of the University College of Osteopathy into HSU from 1 August 2024, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation across our Bournemouth and central London campuses.
We are a values‑driven organisation inspired by our mission to create a healthier society through education, research and clinical care. Our staff and students form a caring and inclusive community, working together to deliver our Strategic Plan 2021–2026, which will soon be refreshed to reflect recent institutional developments.
HSU delivers a diverse and growing portfolio of pre‑ and post‑registration courses and research in allied health and related disciplines. We also provide substantial CQC‑registered clinical and imaging services, offering high‑quality care to staff, students and the wider community. These facilities create a unique environment for practice learning, support for NHS partners, and a strong platform for applied research.
Partnership working is central to our identity as an agile and collaborative higher education and clinical provider. As we grow across Dorset and London, we are developing a more strategically informed approach to partnership working—locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Head of Finance to act as the University’s senior professional lead for financial management, planning, reporting and control.
This pivotal role provides authoritative financial stewardship, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and plays a key part in shaping strategic decision‑making across the institution.
You will lead the Finance function to:
- Deliver high‑quality financial information
- Strengthen long‑term financial sustainability
- Provide expert advice to the Executive Team, Senior Management, the Board of Governors and external regulators
The role also involves leading the strategic development and continuous improvement of financial systems, ensuring that platforms, reporting tools and workflows are reliable, efficient and fit for purpose. HSU currently uses Exchequer, and you will lead the selection, development and implementation of a new finance system.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that legal, regulatory and compliance matters are embedded across the University.
About You
You will be an inspirational and motivating senior manager with substantial financial management experience in the Higher Education sector. You will also:
- Hold a recognised accounting qualification
- Be comfortable leading from the front while working collaboratively within a senior management team
- Have experience implementing and improving financial systems
- Demonstrate strong budgeting, planning, forecasting and compliance expertise
- Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Have proven experience in regulatory financial reporting, including statutory data returns to the Office for Students
- Be confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders, providing timely reports for University Management and Board Committees
Applicants must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.
Benefits
- Competitive employer’s pension
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Enhanced policies
- Subsidised clinical treatments
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- And more
Please note: CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for the application form.
Key Dates
Closing date: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 16 April 2026
HSU values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture offering equality and opportunity for all. We participate in Disability Confident and Mindful Employer schemes and welcome discussions around flexible working.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces.
This post may be subject to an Enhanced or Basic DBS check.
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CHEM Trust is looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations and Governance Officer to support the smooth and effective running of the organisation. Working closely with the Finance and Resources Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will provide essential operational, governance, and HR administration support with a mind for confidentiality, enabling the wider team to focus on delivering CHEM Trust’s mission.
The role is ideal for someone with experience in charity operations, governance, and people processes, who enjoys coordinating activities, maintaining systems, and ensuring things run efficiently.
The postholder will be line-managed by the Finance and Resources Officer. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
- Base: Hybrid / Remote
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 15 hours per week across three days
- Salary: £15,000 (£35,000 FTE)
- Holidays: 31 working days per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), plus English bank/public holidays (pro-rata) and one additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata)
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.
How to apply
Please send us:
- Your CV, to include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work
- Supporting statement (maximum two sides) explaining, with examples, how you meet the skills as outlined in the job description and person specification
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in the UK charity sector. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent human-made chemicals from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Team Domenica
Location: Brighton & Hove (hybrid; 2-3 days per week on-site)
Salary: Circa £85,000
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Could you lead a warm, community-centred charity that turns specialist education and hospitality enterprises into sustained employment for young people with learning disabilities?
About Team Domenica
Team Domenica exists to help young people with learning disabilities build independent, fulfilling lives through sustained employment. Founded in 2016 by Baroness Rosa Monckton, the charity combines a Department for Education-recognised Specialist Further Education college, employment coaching and long-term employer support to achieve unrivalled outcomes for young people with learning disabilities - around 80% of programme graduates move into paid work.
Over the last decade the organisation has supported more than 200 candidates and built a portfolio of social enterprises that provide genuine workplace training: Café Domenica and a coffee roastery. Most excitingly, we have recently opening The North Star pub. The North Star is a purpose-acquired, prime-location commercial venture adjacent to the Royal Pavilion, operating as a full-scale hospitality business (circa £1.3m turnover) and functioning as a peerless, day-to-day training environment for candidates while contributing vital unrestricted income. Now that the pub is fully up and running, it presents a major opportunity for commercial development. Growth to date has been rapid and successful, but the organisation now needs a Chief Executive who will consolidate operational foundations, secure sustainable trading and fundraising, and protect the quality and culture that make Team Domenica distinctive as we prepare for further growth.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
• Strategic Leadership & Direction - Set and deliver a strategy that balances growth, financial sustainability and strong employment outcomes for candidates.
• Commercial & Social Enterprise Performance - Lead the charity’s commercial enterprises, primarily The North Star pub, but also Café Domenica and the roastery - ensuring strong commercial performance and high-quality training opportunities.
• Fundraising & Income Growth - Diversify fundraising beyond founder-led networks, building sustainable income from trusts, corporates, major donors and individuals.
• Education & Programme Quality - Work with the Executive Director for Education to maintain high-quality, compliant specialist FE and supported internship provision.
• Organisational Leadership & Infrastructure - Strengthen operational foundations across finance, HR, systems and communications to support a growing, multi-site organisation.
• People & Culture - Provide visible leadership that supports staff, strengthens management and protects the charity’s candidate-centred culture.
• Partnerships & External Profile - Act as ambassador, building relationships with employers, partners and supporters to expand employment opportunities.
• Governance & Board Partnership - Work closely with trustees and the founder to strengthen governance and ensure long-term sustainability.
Who you are
• Seasoned senior leader with experience of running organisations of similar scale and complexity, including multi-site operations.
• Proven strategist with a strong track record of delivering organisational change, restructuring and sustainable growth.
• Confident commercial leader with P&L ownership and demonstrable success improving trading performance in hospitality, retail or other trading businesses.
• Experienced income generator in the charitable sector - trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.
• Credible and committed to specialist education and employment pathways for people with learning disabilities.
• Strong communicator and public spokesperson, comfortable with high-profile fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
• Financially literate, resilient and emotionally intelligent; visible, hands-on and pragmatic as a leader.
Desirable: direct hospitality experience, experience scaling social enterprises or knowledge of FE regulation/Ofsted would be advantageous.
Why Team Domenica?
• A proven, distinctive model that delivers real, long-term employment outcomes for young people with learning disabilities.
• A rare leadership role that combines mission-driven practice with commercial stewardship across cafés, a roastery and a training pub.
• Hybrid working with regular on-site engagement at Pavilion Buildings and social enterprise sites, offering visible day-to-day impact.
• The opportunity to shape national growth, with London the priority for careful expansion and a high-profile platform to influence practice nationally.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 6th April 2026
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.
The Steel Valley Project carries out a diverse range of countryside and green space projects in Sheffield and the surrounding areas, working with partners, volunteers, the local community and schools to improve the area for people and wildlife.
The Business Support Officer will provide support to the team through a range of administration, finance, marketing and HR tasks and work as part of our small staff team, alongside a number of volunteers.
The role will include general administrative support, co-ordinating office based systems & procedures, providing HR support and marketing the work of the charity, liaising with the General Manager, other officers and volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have experience of work in administration, finance, HR, marketing and will have excellent communication and IT skills, alongside an enthusiasm for the charity and environment sectors.
Based in our Stocksbridge office, the role will consist of 15 working hours per week and a staff pension is available.
Applications close on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interviews will be held on Wedsday 22nd April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Transform is seeking an organised and diligent Finance & Administration Manager to join our team.
Transform is a biennial festival of powerful international performance, based right here in Leeds. Every two years, we assemble artists from across the globe to present thrilling theatre, dance and performance to diverse audiences in their thousands across the city.
We’re looking for a capable, personable and experienced professional working in finance or administration who thrives on supporting organisations to run smoothly and efficiently. Organised, proactive and rigorous, you’ll be familiar with developing and leading effective administrative and financial systems. You’ll have an interest in contemporary arts and understand the value of Transform’s work.
About the role
Job title Finance & Administration Manager
Contract Part time, 3 days a week. Permanent contract. Working days ideally Monday–Wednesday but we are open to hours being split differently across the week and happy to discuss flexible approaches
Salary £36,000 per annum, pro-rata
Pension employer contribution 4%
Location Hybrid role. 1-2 office-based days per week in Mabgate, Leeds
Annual leave 33 days per year including bank holidays (20 days including bank holidays pro rata 0.6)
Line manager Artistic Director/CEO
Key relationships Executive Producer, Senior Communications Manager
Responsible for Payroll provider, Bookkeeper, Accountant (rolling freelance contracts)
Application deadline Monday 20 April, midday
Please see the job pack on our website for the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply.
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Financial Controller
Oxford
We are looking for our new Financial Controller: someone who takes pride in running an excellent finance operation and who enjoys being closely involved in the life of a college.
This is a senior role at the heart of the College’s professional services team. Reporting to the Treasurer, the Financial Controller leads the College’s finance function and ensures the delivery of high-quality financial management, reporting and control across the organisation.
We are looking for someone with substantial experience of running a highly effective finance operation, but who is also curious and interested in the wider context of the organisation they support. College life is varied and dynamic, and the finance team plays an important role in supporting activity across academic, operational and commercial areas of the College.
You will be a key member of the Treasurer’s senior management team and the operational lead for the College’s finance function. Senior colleagues across the College look to the Financial Controller for sound financial advice as they develop plans and initiatives, and the role provides an opportunity to contribute to decision-making across a wide range of activities.
You will lead a finance and payroll team of nine staff (6 FTE) and will be responsible for the integrity of the College’s financial reporting, control environment and systems. The role also involves working closely with the Governing Body and its committees, providing clear and insightful financial information that supports effective governance and stewardship of the College’s resources.
Just as important as technical expertise is how we work together. Our finance team is collaborative, supportive and collegiate in the best sense of the word. We take pride in delivering high-quality work, but we also value openness, mutual support and a willingness to help colleagues across the College navigate financial matters. We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, working constructively with others and contributing positively to the culture of the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strong financial management with meaningful involvement in the life of an institution.
We recognise that excellent candidates do not always meet every requirement listed in a job description. If you feel that your experience and skills would enable you to succeed in this role, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience across a range of sectors who are interested in contributing to the work of the College.
For further information on this opportunity, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane, who is supporting on this appointment and would be happy to discuss the role in more detail.
Head of Operations
A senior leadership role where your decisions will directly improve young people’s lives.
The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF) is a small, ambitious youth charity with a big mission: to transform the lives of young people through high‑quality 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and personalised support.
We are now seeking a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping how our charity runs – strengthening our systems, supporting our people, and ensuring we are sustainable, compliant and impact‑driven as we grow.
This is a genuinely senior role, working closely with the CEO and Trustees, where your judgement will be trusted and your impact will be visible every day.
About the role
As Head of Operations, you will lead JHF’s operational strategy and oversee delivery across operations, finance, people, systems, programmes and compliance.
You will line manage a small, committed team and deputise for the CEO when required.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who thrives in a small organisation where leadership is visible and change is possible.
Why join JHF?
- A senior leadership role with real influence over how the organisation operates
- The opportunity to shape and improve systems
- Close working relationships with the CEO and Trustees
- A manageable team size that allows for thoughtful, people‑centred leadership
- Clear, visible impact where your work directly supports better outcomes for young people
- A values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition for impact
- A supportive organisation that values learning, wellbeing and sustainable ways of working
We have strong operational foundations in place and have been awarded a CAF Resilience Grant to further strengthen our financial and operational sustainability – a key focus for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and implement JHF’s operational strategy alongside the CEO and Trustees
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations across programmes, finance, HR and administration
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
- Act as senior lead for governance, risk, GDPR and information security
- Own and develop our bespoke database to improve efficiency, reporting and impact measurement
- Provide high‑quality operational insight and data to inform Board decision‑making
- Support programme delivery to balance impact, quality, compliance and sustainability
- Lead and support staff development, wellbeing and inclusive practice
About you
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally in a charity, youth, education or people‑centred organisation
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
- Experience leading small, multi‑disciplinary teams
- Confidence overseeing service delivery, compliance and risk
- Experience owning or leading organisational systems or digital change
- A values‑driven, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safeguarding young people
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a strong commitment to our mission, we would love to hear from you.
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