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Role: Finance Business Partner (Volunteering)
Location: (Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, London)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 16.05.2025 (CV’s are being reviewed on an ongoing basis so if interested, please complete an application as soon as possible) 

The successful candidate will need to be willing and able to attend occasional meetings in the evenings, via Teams. TOIL and flexible working arrangements facilitate this.

Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,416 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary
The Finance Business Partner in Volunteering is responsible for providing the first line of support and assistance with the development of financial plans, analysis of the financial performance and forecasts of the Adult Volunteering area, in order to provide high quality business insight to both support and influence strategic decision making by St John’s management teams. They will be a key member of the Financial Planning and Insight team to ensure delivery of the annual three-year budgeting process, that is aligned to strategic operational plans. This will require regularly meeting with relevant stakeholders to critically review and challenge reported performance against agreed plans. This role will not only look after the Adult Volunteering part of the organisation but support some other overheads/areas within the organisation.

About You
You are a fully qualified professional accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Ideally you have gained experience in the charity sector and large complex organisations. You can demonstrate previous experience in a finance business partner role with a track record of supporting the end-to-end processes for in-year forecasts and annual budgets and three-year plans that are aligned to business strategy. You have significant experience in managing the day-to-day, monthly and annual production of management accounting processes. To be successful you can demonstrate excellent skills in influencing with confidence and gravitas to respectfully challenge. You are naturally curious with a genuine interest in change and technology. You take personal ownership and possess a flexible 'can do' mind set and you are able to build and maintain effective networks both internally and externally.

About the Role

• Deliver high quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits, to identify and present coherent rationales for change, to support continued coordinated, consistent and effective delivery of services across St John
• Provide impactful and effective finance business partnering to St John Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams
• Work with the relevant stakeholders, to timetable in the production of the charity’s monthly management accounts and the annual budgeting and in-year forecasting process that is the aligned to business plans
• Drive continuous improvement in St John’s financial management reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Drive continuous customer experience improvement by simplifying and improving St John’s financial processes, to provide your collective internal and external customers, an efficient and effective finance experience
• Utilise technology and tools to continuously improve the presentation and content of the charity’s financial management reports to best support and meet the needs of Budget Holders, the Senior Management and Executive Teams
• Provide clear and understandable narrative to stakeholders and the rest of the team, advocating good accounting principles and helping to educate, inform and develop others within the wider finance team
• Identify financial risks and ensure that adequate measures and controls are in place for them to controlled and managed, or escalated where necessary
• Identify and implement cost and efficiency savings, where applicable and appropriate, without compromising the quality of the service and accuracy of the reporting.
• Work with operational business partners to provide the financial analysis and appraisal for business cases, including cost/benefit of capex investment projects, and support the preparation and submission of business cases to Executive Teams for approval

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Purpose of the job

The Head of Operations ensures UK Youth runs efficiently, compliantly, and with impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with Assistant Directors, the role drives core operations, systems improvement, performance reporting, and policy oversight.

Overseeing IT, CRM, project delivery, governance, and administration, the postholder also co-leads the development of an Organisation Performance Dashboard with the Finance Director to track KPIs and inform decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Policy & Process Management
• Performance Monitoring & Business Intelligence
• Annual Planning Support
• Digital Systems & Infrastructure
• Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance
• Team Leadership & Financial Oversight

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 27th June 2025 @ 11:59pm (midnight)

Interview Dates: w/c 7th July 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

The Southbank Centre is a world-renowned cultural institution, Europe’s largest centre for arts and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions. The Southbank Centre facilitates innovative and experimental performances and exhibitions, attracting diverse audiences and showcasing world-class artists.

Ivy Rock Partners are supporting the Southbank Centre in their recruitment for a Finance Business Partner for one of their key directorates, Development and Audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team to help support in driving good management reporting and business partnering to ensure the accurate and reliable reporting and budgeting for Development, Membership, Marketing and Communications and Visitor Experience.

Key duties of the role are as follows:

To ensure effective financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis for budget holders, senior management and external parties as required. Building excellent relationships with the Audience and Development teams, ensuring that:

• The Directors, Heads of Department and cost centre budget holders are supported and challenged on all financial issues, including reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• There is effective and ongoing financial monitoring and control
• Budget variances, risks and opportunities are identified and flagged as part of the management accounts monthly reforecast process

To deliver monthly management accounting and other reporting for relevant cost centres, including:

• Meeting budget holders to discuss accuracy of the accounts, reasons for variances and required actions and updating forecasts as appropriate
• Prepare the relevant summary sections of the monthly management accounts and related KPIs
• Process accruals, deferrals, and other accounting adjustments, including at financial year end

About You

• You will be a part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent). Applicants who are qualified by experience are also encouraged to apply.
• You will have hands-on knowledge of supporting in the production of management accounts and experience of or the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders to advise on budgets
• Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply, though an appreciation for the arts is a must!

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary of up to £52,000 depending on experience.
• A min 5% employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model of 3 days office working, 2 days from home
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

Please apply with a copy of your CV via the link below. For any enquiries, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.

Application deadline is Sunday 15th June. First-stage interviews are currently scheduled for w/c 23rd June and final stage interviews for w/c 30th June. Applicants who are unavailable for the dates mentioned are still encouraged to apply and to discuss alternatives.

All third-party applications will be forwarded to Holly at Ivy Rock Partners.

Finance Officer

Central London, Flexible working options are available

£32,000 per annum pro rata £19,200

Permanent

Part-Time

Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025 (Midnight)

Interview Date: TBC

Do you share our clients vision?  Do you share their belief that sport can transform lives? 

For more than 40 years our client has championed gender equality in sport, tirelessly working to break down the systemic barriers and drive change to make sure all women and girls can experience the life changing benefits of sport. But despite the progress made, far too many women and girls are missing out.

With the growing profile of Women’s Sport, they are in a unique position to grow income and push forward their ambitious strategy. But as a small charity with limited resources, they know they cannot drive their mission forward if they are not highly effective and efficient. So, if you care about their cause, have an eye for detail, understand numbers and tell their story simply and use processes to make things easier for the people around you, then they are looking for you.

As part of a small finance and operations team and reporting to the Head of People, Finance and Operations you will be the main point of contact within the organisation for all day-to-day finance questions and queries from the team, funders and other stakeholders. You will be an effective communicator building close relationships with colleagues, suppliers and funders. They are looking for someone who is focused but flexible, a fast learner who can manage their own workload and priorities. Ideally, they would like you to have experience within a charity finance function.

Our client values lived experience, authenticity and resilience. They are inclusive and they listen actively. They want to improve the lives of women and girls through sport and in sport. Critically they want to ensure their staff are representative of the full diversity of society and would particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds. They never discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, impairment, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.

Main responsibilities are: 

• Maintain and process all financial information to produce timely accurate management reports that inform and enable the organisation to meet stakeholder needs.

• Play a key role in supporting the organisation wide budgets based on business plans. 

• Ensure compliance with and submission of VAT, Gift Aid and tax returns.

• Support the annual audit process taking oversight and responsibility for liaising with external auditors to ensure the accurate information is provided on time to meet required timescales. 

• Take responsibility for maintaining and updating financial procedures and controls and educating and informing the wider organisation through workshops and inductions. 

• Support the continuous improvement of the finance function together with the Head of People, Finance and Operations to ensure our financial governance is robust and meets the needs of the organisation. 

What is are client looking for from you: 

• Experience of financial systems and process especially SAGE 50 and charity accounting.

• IT literate with knowledge of all Microsoft packages, especially advanced knowledge of excel. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Experience of working in a close-knit team and of making best use of skills, talent and resources. 

• Optimistic, energetic and with the ability to use numbers and process to serve our purpose. 

• Embracing our culture which is about being highly collaborative, cause-led, and open to constructive challenge. 

If you think your experience is relevant, you share their vision and have the ability to make things happen you might be just right.  You should be outward looking, thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a 'can do' attitude and want to make a change in the world. 

Our client is committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves. They strive to represent the full diversity of the communities they serve.

Come and be part of their small but ground-breaking charity, in the high profile and fast-moving arena of women’s sport with plenty of scope to make your mark on the cause!

Please see the job description for full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role.

Our client is unable to sponsor any individual who does not have the right to work in the UK. Unless you have the right to work in the UK please do not apply. 

35 hours a week: Flexibility available to structure around evening/afterschool hours and weekend sessions

Hybrid role (working from the office in Morden, home and in other locations)

We are looking for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to help drive and develop vision, mission and strategy to progress the youth work of both the Schools and College Pastors initiatives under the Ascension Trust umbrella and as lead for the Synergy Network.

The focus in this role:

• Coordinating and supporting the Schools and College Pastor initiatives and developing strategies to grow and strengthen the work of our teams and also to promote the network and collaborations with other organisations.
• Enthuse and engage with stakeholders who want to work to combat serious youth violence, including faith groups, police and public sector.
• Develop and implement a future strategy for School and College Pastors and the Synergy Network.
• Develop funding bids for future initiatives such as the prevention of serious youth violence, working with the Youth Endowment Fund, Violence Reduction Units, and developing funding streams for the School and College Pastor initiatives with appropriate funding bodies.
• Develop vision, strategy and training for growth in new and existing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a communications strategy for the Synergy Network, including events organisation, website and social media maintenance.
• Support the Synergy Network board by organising events, maintaining the website and social media platforms.
• This is a role that allows for flexibility and creativity in approach with training and support available to grow the individual in post.

Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.

Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.

No enquiries from agencies or media sales.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: London N2 0RU with some flexibility for working from home

Reports To:  Head of Finance

Department: Finance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 4-days per week considered

Salary range:  £25,000-£26,500 full time equivalent

About the Company:

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is a provider of care homes, retirement villages and a nursery, offering high-quality, compassionate services for the elderly and very young. With a commitment to excellence in care and well-being, we operate a network of care homes and retirement villages across England, Scotland and Wales. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team and support the strategic financial management of the business.

Job Overview:

The Accounts Assistant will support the Purchase Ledger Officer with purchase ledger transactions, bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations as well as ad hoc accounting.  This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a business that positively affects people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchases and payments:

o Log purchase invoices into the finance system, check that documentation is complete and correct.

o Save all back-up and authorisations for purchase invoices in appropriate files and ensure these are well managed and easily navigable.

o Request and reconcile supplier statements.

o Maintain a log of all direct debits and regular payments to ensure that invoices are received and processed in the appropriate accounting period

o Download and distribute credit card statements to holders and process payments on the finance system. Follow up on missing documentation or non-compliance.

o Ensure finance policies are followed for the set up of new suppliers.

o Assist with finance training for new and existing administrative staff.

o Manage and act on queries sent to purchase ledger inbox in a timely and courteous manner.

o Deputise for the Purchase Ledger Clerk as appropriate. In their absence, upload payments on the bank and send out notifications to staff allocated to carry out checks and authorisations.

• Month end support:

o Reconcile bank accounts for the main entity and subsidiaries.

o Check ledgers for missing costs.

• Compliance & Audit:

o Assist with year-end audit, providing supporting documentation to auditors.

• Other

o Support the finance team with other ad hoc tasks, such as posting journals.

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Key Requirements:

• Qualifications:

o AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent professional qualification or qualified by experience

o GCSE in English and Mathematics at grade C or above.

o Excellent IT skills including advanced knowledge of excel and good all-round knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Experience:

o Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Assistant or in a similar financial role, ideally within the healthcare, social care, or similarly regulated sector.

o Competent in the use of medium/large accounting packages and systems.

o Understanding of financial ledgers and of control accounts and reconciliations.

o Previous experience in care homes, retirement villages, or the broader healthcare sector is advantageous but not essential.

• Skills:

o Excellent IT skills including advanced knowledge of excel and good all-round knowledge of Microsoft Office.

o Excellent reconciliation skills

o Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Personal Attributes:

o Methodical approach with attention to detail

o Collaborative team player

o Ability to plan and organise to meet deadlines

o Good written and verbal communication; customer service mindset

o Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience for the role via the apply button on this website.

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We are looking for a Branch Manager with a passion for animal welfare, who will contribute to our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing animals in need. Our new Branch Manager will want to actively promote kindness and the prevention of cruelty to animals, and be driven by a desire to give those in our care a second chance in finding their forever home.

They will expand our profile across the North West London and South Hertfordshire area, working closely with the trustees to create a sustainable business plan, and have overall responsibility for the Branch, our shops and the day to day running of the charity. 

Role Responsibilities

People

Be responsible for all branch employees, including recruitment, employee development and performance assessment.

Health and Safety

Ensure the Branch fulfils its duty of care and legal obligations for the health and safety of employees, volunteers and others on site.

Have overall responsibility to ensure that the buildings and equipment belonging to the Branch are maintained and operated in a safe and secure manner. 

Financial Performance, Governance and Administration

Together with the Branch Treasurer, develop and implement robust policies, procedures and controls in line with guidelines, and produce annual budgets and reports for the Branch.

Income Generation and Fundraising

Lead income generation, innovate new fundraising activities.

Have overall responsibility for the Branch retail operation, working closely with the Retail Operations Manager to ensure that individual shops meet annual sales targets.

Work with the trustees in developing retail strategy and growth opportunities. 

Digital Media and Marketing

Be responsible for developing the use of digital media to deliver the charity's vision, mission and strategy.

Work with the trustees to develop a marketing strategy, helping our Branch reach more people and generate additional income.

Animal Welfare

In collaboration with the Animal Operations Manager, ensure the Branch delivers on its commitment to care for and ensure the welfare of animals, overseeing compliance with RSPCA standards and policies, relevant legislation and best practice in the provision of animal welfare services. Develop the Branch’s ability to accommodate the changing animal welfare needs in our community.

Person Specification

You have:

• A proven track record of leading and motivating people to deliver the strategic aims of a business or charity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and also the ability to listen to the opinions of others
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• A desire to design and implement systems and processes, enabling delivery of our overall strategic aims
• A passion for the care and welfare of animals
• A full UK driving licence

You have expertise and experience in:

• Operating at a senior leadership level
• Project management and business planning
• Business development and growth
• Income generation and budget management
• Business and financial reporting
• The use of technology and digital media

You are:

• Flexible, with an ability to adapt to different situations 
• A people person who is approachable and enjoys working with others, communicating effectively to build strong relationships
• Proactive and forward-thinking with an ability to plan ahead 
• Able to prioritise conflicting demands and thrive under pressure
• Committed to the highest levels of integrity and effort

Are you passionate about building safety and ready to lead from the front? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact as the Building Safety Manager for YMCA Thames Gateway Group. In this role you'll have the exciting challenge of shaping and leading a team focused on responding to the increased importance of building safety and compliance. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of 38 properties, ranging from hostels and self-supported accommodation to nurseries, youth centre, a gym, and a café. You will ensure the safety, compliance, and operational integrity of these sites, directly influencing the wellbeing of the communities and beneficiaries we serve. As part of this role, you will: Build and lead a team that responds to and manages safety and compliance issues across our properties. Influence change by embedding best practices in building safety and compliance. Be pivotal in ensuring a secure environment, meeting regulatory requirements while maintaining a community-focused approach. Join us at YMCA Thames Gateway Group and play a leading role in keeping our properties safe for everyone. This is your chance to shape the future of building safety within a mission-driven organisation.

Team: Brand & Marketing

Location: Remotely in the UK, travel to London and/or Manchester monthly

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £47,441.93 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate volunteers, employees, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Celebrity & Influencer Relationship Manager:

• The role of Celebrity and Influencer Relationship Manager is pivotal in helping to deliver our Brand & Marketing 10-year vision which supports the overall organisational goals of enhancing cat welfare and increasing our impact, supporting volunteering to become an exemplary voluntary organisation, deepening our engagement with customers and supporters, and enabling vital income generation activity to support financial sustainability.
• Acting as the lead contact for all of our celebrities and influencers, this role is responsible for both defining our strategy in this channel and delivering this to reach and engage with both new and existing audiences, leveraging the fame of those selected celebrities. The role works cross organisationally to support teams with celebrity support to drive awareness of and engagement with different areas of our work and products/services.

About the Brand & Marketing team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• The Brand and Marketing team are responsible for delivering our vision for Cats Protection to be seen as the leading cat charity known for its innovative, effective approach and positive impact on society.
• We currently have a team of 29 employees

What we’re looking for in our Celebrity & Influencer Relationship Manager:

• Experience of developing and executing a creative and impactful celebrity and influencer strategy ideally in the charity sector, with demonstrable relationships with both up and coming and established influential voices.
• Experience of nurturing relationships to drive high impact and maximum value for the organisation and to build lasting and meaningful connections
• Experience of working closely with in house media teams
• Able to lead on multiple projects simultaneously
• A confident communicator
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• A strong understanding of the celebrity and influencer space

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 15th June 2025

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 23rd June 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. Second and final stage interview (likely to be a presentation)

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

As the first Head of Operations, you will provide strategic oversight, work with staff to translate our strategy into actionable, measurable plans for efficient and effective work, which will enhance the impact for people in immigration detention.  Your management of the team’s operations will support our growth, resilience, and sustainability.

For futher information see the Application Pack

What they say about Medical Justice;

“What Medical Justice did was absolutely remarkable. They sent two specialists to see me in Harmondsworth and they did the most amazingly thorough job documenting all my scars. Then I got my medico-legal report which was over 40 pages long. They did thorough, professional work – there is nothing more that they could have done and ultimately this work got me out of detention.” – former detained person and Medical Justice client

“[Medical Justice] has strong characteristics and a highly respected reputation. It is regarded as principled, expert and evidence-based, tenacious in its casework and policy work, fierce and ferocious when needed and brave in the way it speaks truth to power.” – fellow non-governmental organisation

“Medical Justice has an outsized impact for its size – it is highly effective and the team is absolutely terrific, which is all the more impressive in the difficult political context.” – Medical Justice funder

Informal online information sessions

An opportunity to ask questions about Medical Justice and its work as well as about the Head of Operations role ;

12.30-1.30pm Thursday 22nd May

12.30-1.30 Thursday 5th June

3 days a week (plus occasional Saturdays in the year)

Hybrid role (working from home and at the office in Morden)

The purpose of the role is to work with AT Legal & Policy Officer in providing administrative and human resources support to the organisation. Attention to detail, possessing a strong work ethic, discretion, and having the ability to work as part of a team are important elements of this role.

To be successful, you will need at least a year's experience as an HR Assistant, staffing officer or in a related position, along with working knowledge of HR functions.

Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.

Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.

No enquiries from agencies or media sales.

Does your current Regional or Area Manager role offer you the autonomy to challenge the status quo and think creatively of new ways to improve the organisation?

Does your current role give you the freedom to shape the business, for example being involved in shop acquisitions and openings? – or are you stuck in day-to-day operations?

Are you supported, encouraged and given opportunities to develop yourself, both personally and professionally?

Do you have an enthusiasm for retail, but want to work towards something more meaningful?

Join Mind Retail. Join the fight for mental health.

About the role

We’re recruiting for a Regional Manager - a role that some people may consider daunting, but we'll support you every step of the way. All that we ask is that you dive in, embrace our culture and use your natural leadership skills to develop your team.

As Regional Manager, you’ll lead a diverse team across group of up to 16 shops within our London region, inspiring them to deliver ambitious targets and exceptional standards. Reporting into the Head of Operations, you’ll be accountable for all aspects of performance across your region:

· Consistent sales growth through innovation, sales analysis, improving operational efficiencies and controlling costs – generating income to fund Mind’s vital mental health support services

· Creatively finding new ways to acquire stock donations and to recruit volunteers

· Actively looking for new shop locations including large format shops, using your knowledge of the region

· Working with local Minds to promote their services and to understand the potential of developing meaningful partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is an experienced leader, with a track record of delivering results through developing and motivating their people. We’re also looking for someone who is commercially aware, has strong strategic planning skills, understands retail and who lives and breathes our values:

· We put people first

· We never stop learning

· We’re stronger together

· We demand better for mental health

· We speak up for what’s right

Sound like you?

Join our team.

Due to our commitment to work/life balance, you must live within reasonable travelling distance of the region.

Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.

About our benefits

As Regional Manager, you’ll receive:

· A competitive salary of £48,690 per year

· A company car (or Oyster card/public transport costs)

· A strong commitment to work-life balance with a working pattern that supports this, with the occasional weekend working

· 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays

· Development workshops & courses, to help build your career

· Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us

· A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills

· Family friendly policies & enhanced pay

· A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees

· 25% staff discount in all Mind shops

· Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Interest free season ticket loan

About Mind Retail

Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating a net income of around £21 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.

Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator.

Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

More details

For more information and a full person specification, please see the Job Description.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Are you a people person with great attention to detail? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as our Volunteering Development Officer at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

At Young Enterprise, we’re proud to engage thousands of passionate volunteers every year across England and Wales. Together, we empower young people with vital enterprise and financial education skills—delivered in schools, universities, and communities. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Volunteering Development Officer to help us create the best possible experience for them.

You’ll be the first point of contact for new volunteers, ensuring every volunteer’s experience is smooth, well supported and rewarding – from registration through to recognition. You’ll lead on all aspects of our volunteer registration processes, systems, and records, as well as using your expertise in volunteer management to deliver excellent customer service and build effective relationships on a national scale.

You’ll be contributing to upholding high standards and creating a warm, welcoming environment and ensuring our volunteers are supported every step of the way—and in doing so, you’ll help us make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• A people person who enjoys building relationships and providing great customer service.
• Passionate about the transformative power of volunteering for young people.
• Organised, self-motivated and with a keen eye for detail.
• Looking to gain broad experience in the volunteering sector, managing the end to end volunteer experience and getting stuck in to make improvements to they way we do things.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering a seamless onboarding experience, handling queries and providing a warm welcome to new volunteers.
• Supporting and training colleagues on volunteering systems and processes.
• Managing our safeguarding and DBS processes for volunteers to keep young people safe.
• Using our Volunteer Management System (Assemble), ensuring communications are logged and accurate reports are available for monitoring and KPIs.
• Creating and maintaining clear documentation, process and guidance documents so colleagues and volunteers have everything they need at their fingertips.
• Recognising volunteer contributions by coordinating our volunteer rewards and recognition activities.
• Writing inspiring news articles and email communications updates on our Volunteering platform.
• Championing the volunteer journey and actively contributing to team goals that ensure volunteers have a positive and consistent experience.

A few practical things:

• This role is hybrid, involving a mixture of working from home and from our Central London office.
• There will be some limited additional requirements to travel for meetings and occasional expectations to work outside of office hours, such as our annual in person Staff Conference and quarterly evening ‘get togethers’ online with volunteers.
• This role is the equivalent of 3 days per week, however we are flexible to accommodate the regular working hours that work for you, between 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
• Giving our volunteers the best possible experience involves really understanding what they do- so you will be actively encouraged to get stuck in and ‘volunteer’ yourself within our programmes and alongside our volunteers.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 20 June 2025. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates, and may close applications before the closing date if we find the right candidate.

Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. 

The Grants Officer will support the Senior Manager to develop and implement monitoring and reporting
processes across the Foundation’s grant-giving activities. To be successful in the role, you must have
excellent knowledge of results-based monitoring and reporting, demonstrate strong organisational and
administrative skills, and ideally have experience working with colleagues from different cultural
backgrounds.

The initial focus of the role will be monitoring and reporting in relation to the implementation of a Big 6
EU funded programme, the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF). This programme focuses on supporting
youth-led initiatives, giving young people the means to be effective agents of change. The YEF is global
in its reach but will focus on supporting local solutions and grassroots initiatives that young people
develop on the ground. The Officer will play a key role in supporting the Senior Manager to maintain and
grow Big 6 advocacy and partnerships for the short and long-term. This role will also work closely with
colleagues from the Operations and Finance team to ensure accurate information is delivered to key
stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities 

Youth Empowerment Fund (60%):

• Support the monitoring and reporting of the EU funded YEF programme. Including coordinationwithin the IAF and with the Big 6 designated leads.
• Communicating with and activating networks of national organizations to participate in the YEF,including sharing opportunities to take part in Big 6 advocacy activities and applying for youthled solutions open-call Local Solutions grants.
• Issuing of grants to successful national organizations and monitoring and evaluation, including regular reporting on outcomes and impact of national projects to the YEF project team.
• Sharing success stories from the YEF to support the Big 6 communication, storytelling and creative reporting efforts.

Other Grant based support (40%):

• Oversee grant-giving financial processes, creating and issuing of grant payments.
• Support the Senior Operations Manager with the reporting of grant activities for Senior Management and various stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing development of other Foundation grant reporting efforts as required.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s business objectives.