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Lead a space that changes young people’s lives
We’re looking for a bold, strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of our Middlesbrough Hub — a vital community space supporting young people facing real barriers to opportunity.
As Hub Manager, you won’t just run a service. You’ll shape a high-impact environment, design programmes that change lives, and build partnerships that open doors for young people who need it most.
What you’ll do
As Hub Manager, you will:
- Lead and develop the hub as a high-impact community asset, responding directly to local needs of young people.
- Design and deliver programmes that support young people’s physical, emotional and social development, using youth voice to shape provision.
- Build strong local partnerships with organisations, funders and community stakeholders
- Drive impact and sustainability, using data, insight and storytelling to evidence change and secure future financial support
- Lead and inspire a team, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture
- Oversee operations, including budget management, facilities, safeguarding and compliance
You will play a critical role in ensuring the hub not only delivers for young people today — but is built to sustain and grow its impact over time.
Who we’re looking for
You’ll bring:
- Strong experience leading youth, community or place-based programmes
- The ability to turn strategy into reality
- A track record of building partnerships and influencing stakeholders
- Confidence in leading teams, driving confidence and performance
- A clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and young people’s outcomes
Most of all, you’ll be someone who sees potential — in people, in places, and in what’s possible
Why join us?
At the KFC Youth Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. This role offers the chance to:
- Lead a high-profile, purpose-driven community hub
- Shape innovative programmes that respond to real need
- Work as part of a mission-led organisation with national reach and growing impact
- Be part of a team committed to creating lasting change for young people
Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Up to 9% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Private medical cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and development
Apply now
If you’re ready to lead a hub that makes a real difference — and help shape the future for young people in Middlesbrough — we’d love to hear from you.
Interviews
This is a two stage interview process.
For Stage 1, this will focus on your experience, leadership style and approach to delivering impact.
You can expect:
- A structured interview with key stakeholders
- Questions exploring your experience in programme design, partnerships, leadership and safeguarding
- An opportunity to talk through how you would approach leading and developing the Hub
- Space for you to ask questions about the role and organisation
Please ensure you can be available for first round interviews online w/c 6th July
For Stage 2, This stage is designed to reflect the reality of the role and how you operate in a live environment.
You will be asked to:
- Deliver a short practical session or activity with young people, demonstrating your ability to engage, communicate and create a safe, inclusive environment
- Complete a scenario-based exercise or presentation linked to hub leadership, programme design or local impact
- Take part in a follow-up discussion with the panel, reflecting on your approach and decisions
This stage allows us to see how you balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and how you connect with young people — a critical part of the role.
Second stage interviews will be held 4-6pm on either Monday 14thJuly, Tuesday 15th July, Friday 17th July in person and you must be available for one of these dates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Apply before 30th June 2026
This role requires you to already have a Right to Work in the UK
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: 122 Braymere Road, Peterborough, PE7 8NB (On-site work)
Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (08.30 AM to 5.30 PM, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £32,500 p.a.
Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
WELCOME TO GFA WORLD
Since 1979, we have been committed to serving the “least of these” in Asia and Africa, primarily in places where no one has ever heard the name of Jesus, so that those still waiting can experience the love of God for the first time. Today, nearly 3 billion people have little to no opportunity to ever hear the name of Jesus. Every single day, an estimated 70,000 people die without ever hearing His name.
We are partnered with National Missionaries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Asia and Africa, children in poverty and suffering, and community development initiatives helping families in need of care or during disasters.
As a Christian missions order we are a small organisation, but we are deeply committed to doing our work with excellence, faithfulness, and care in everything we do. We function as a community, and by joining GFA World you’ll be joining a family that does life together—journeying toward Jesus, living for eternity, and making a difference for some of the poorest and most afflicted people on earth in Christ’s name.
Our Mission
We exist to ensure no one dies without knowing the love of Christ and give people the chance to experience a transformed life in Christ by partnering with National Missionaries to bring the love of Jesus to communities still waiting to hear His name.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
GFA World's mission is to help people know Jesus and experience His love in places where there is little or no Christian presence. Every donation, prayer, event, communication, and ministry activity relies on strong systems and faithful stewardship behind the scenes.
This role helps ensure that GFA World remains financially sound, legally compliant, operationally effective, and a healthy place for staff to serve. You will help steward the resources entrusted to us by our partners, support the staff who carry out the ministry, and maintain the systems that allow our work to grow sustainably.
As a small and highly collaborative team, we do not have separate departments for finance, human resources, compliance, facilities, health and safety, or operations. Instead, we rely on people who are willing to take ownership, learn new things, solve problems, and help strengthen the organisation wherever needed.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating and improving systems, spotting gaps, and ensuring that important things do not fall through the cracks.
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Be a practising Christian and active member of a local church.
- Subscribe to GFA World’s Statement of Faith and the Nicene Creed.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to our Mission and Core Values.
- Participate in and lead Christian prayer as part of normal organisational life.
- Work effectively with Christians from a variety of denominational backgrounds.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance & Accounting (25%)
- Maintain online accounting system (QuickBooks Online) and other related financial systems.
- Maintain and improve accounting structures, nominal ledger, and chart of account.
- Review, maintain, and automate transaction processing workflows.
- Upload and reconcile donations and other financialtransactions.
- Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
- Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
- Oversee pension administration and HMRC submissions.
- Prepare budgets and reports in collaboration with leadership.
- Monitor actual performance against budgets and identify variances.
- Assist with year-end processes and external audits.
People & Culture (25%)
- Administer HR system (Employment Hero) and maintain accurate staff records.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and off-boarding processes.
- Maintain employment documentation, contracts, and policies in accordance with GDPR.
- Coordinate staff training and professional development records.
- Support performance review and appraisal processes.
- Help preserve and strengthen GFA World's mission, values, and staff culture.
- Assist staff and managers with HR-related administration and processes.
Compliance & Governance (25%)
- Maintain awareness of relevant employment, charity, and workplace regulations.
- Review organisational policies and recommend updates where needed.
- Maintain compliance records and organisational documentation.
- Support legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinate organisational risk assessments.
- Maintain the health & safety master file and supporting records.
- Carry out routine health and safety tests.
- Organise mandatory health and safety trainings and checks.
- Maintain incident records and compliance documentation.
- Help ensure a safe working environment for staff and visitors.
Operations & Facilities (25%)
- Maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
- Order office supplies and consumables.
- Manage office equipment and coordinate repairs when required.
- Liaise with contractors, service providers, and suppliers.
- Manage office keys, alarms, access systems, and security procedures.
- Support office refurbishments and workplace improvement projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve organisational systems, processes, and ways of working.
- Take ownership of operational issues and see them through to completion.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY LIFE
GFA World is a Christian ministry, and prayer is central to who we are and how we serve.
All staff participate in regular corporate prayer as part of normal organisational life. These times include reading Scripture, sharing thanksgiving, and praying for the needs of the ministry, our staff, and the mission field.
The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in these prayer times and, on occasion, lead them.
As with all roles at GFA World, staff are expected to support the spiritual life and mission of the organisation through prayer, service, and Christian fellowship.
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
We recognise that, to be great at your role, there are certain characteristics that are important and others that enable a good fit within our existing team and culture. But if you don’t meet them, get in touch anyway! You may be more awesome than you realise.
Required
- You are a practising Christian with active involvement in a local church.
- You have a heart for helping people know Jesus, even if your role is primarily office-based.
- You care about serving people in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
- You are willing to support the mission in whatever practical way is needed.
- You have experience in accounting and human resources administration.
- You are comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and IT softwares.
- You are naturally organised and detail-oriented.
- You enjoy creating order, systems, and clear processes.
- You take ownership of problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them.
- You are comfortable researching unfamiliar topics and learning independently.
- You can manage multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously.
- You communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.
- You can work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
- You are comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Desirable
- Experience with QuickBooks Online.
- Experience with Employment Hero or similar HR software.
- Experience processing payroll and administering workplace pensions.
- Experience preparing budgets or monitoring budget performance.
- Experience maintaining policies, compliance records, or organisational documentation.
- Experience coordinating staff training and maintaining training records.
- Experience with health and safety administration, risk assessments, and workplace compliance.
- Experience within a charity, church, ministry, or values-driven organisation.
- Experience identifying and improving organisational systems and processes.
GFA WORLD’S STATEMENT OF FAITH
We Believe:
• That the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God, given to us by the Church – “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15).
• The Nicene Creed to be the official Creed of the Holy Church.
• In one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.
• In the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return.
• That man was created by and for God; that by man’s disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which meant they were no longer in communion with God, and physical death was the consequence; and that all people are given the option of being redeemed and restored to God.
• The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His victory over death and are, therefore, in right relationship with God.
• Salvation means far more than being “saved from sin; we are saved for sonship, to be divinely adopted sons and daughters of God. Forgiveness is the precondition for God’s greater gift, the gift that will last beyond our death: the gift of divine life” (1 Corinthians 15:3-7).
• Believers in Christ are destined to share in the life of the Holy Trinity. Sharing in the life of God, as God has shared in our humanity (1 Peter 1:4).
• In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.
• In the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and eternal separation for those who have rejected God’s forgiveness in His Son.
• The sacrament of marriage to be ordained by God as a holy union between one man and one woman as biologically defined at birth.
OUR DESIRE
To be devout followers of Christ and to fulfil His Great Commission amongst people still waiting to hear His name for the first time, by training up, sending out, and assisting qualified labourers in partnership with the body of Christ
OUR CORE VALUES
- Knowing the lord Jesus more fully & intimately
- Being a people of integrity and excellence
- Living in submission to God’s word
- Being a people of faith
- Being a people committed to prayer & worship
- Having a servant lifestyle
- Being a people of grace & love
- Serving sacrificially
- Being a people sold out to win the lost at any cost
- Working together with the body of Christ
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and died and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.
Amen
We believe in lifting up the broken, serving the weary, and giving hope to a diverse world – we do all of this through National Missionaries


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working. Our flexible working policy requires everyone to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (for this role we ask that you come to the office every week for the minimum of one day), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: £48,524 p.a.
Hours: Permanent, full-time, contract. At NEON, we work a 28 hour week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week. This can be done over 4 or 5 days.
Benefits: a 28-hour week, 7.5% employer matched pension, genuinely flexible working, 20 days holiday per year (25 days pro rated for a 4 day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas break, a progressive Parenting Policy, Sabbatical Policy, and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, 11.59pm
Interview dates: First round of interviews (online): Mon 3rd - Weds 5th August 2026, second round of interviews (in person): Thursday 13th August 2026
This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK
About NEON
NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements - because without strong social movements we lack the power we need to win. We deliver trainings, develop resources, facilitate collaboration and work in partnership with key movement allies, especially in the climate, housing and migration movements. Our focus is on strengthening the organising, communications and strategy skills of social movement organisations, as well as deepening movement alignment, as we believe these are key to building collective power. As part of our work, we are looking to change the starting point in social movements from “what do we agree on” to “what can we win together?”
Purpose of this role
This role is the main point of contact for staff for all people & operations support. It is crucial in providing the systems and support that NEON staff rely on to do their best work by:
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owning NEON people and operations policies and ensuring they are understood and applied consistently and equitably across the organisation;
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guiding staff through people processes;
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overseeing the smooth running of operations systems across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead the full lifecycle of NEON staff, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding, while overseeing and supporting the Ops Assistant to run these processes. Lead on reviewing and improving people processes and ensure anti-oppression is embedded within them.
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Manage HR systems and records, including contracts, payroll inputs, leave, training, appraisals, probations and policy implementation, ensuring processes are accurate, well maintained and completed on time by line managers.
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Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of NEON’s policies, processes, culture and employee relations. Advise staff and line managers on policies, accommodations, and support needs, conduct relevant HR meetings and escalate to the Director of Ops and People when appropriate.
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Manage monthly payroll, submitting updates to the outsourced provider, checking accuracy of pension and other deductions, implementing pay increases and paperwork, and addressing staff payroll queries or signposting them to financial guidance.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant to a high standard using the full spectrum of management tools and approaches e.g. mentoring, coaching, challenge and feedback using the feedback guidelines, more formal performance processes. Empowering them to thrive at NEON and perform their role excellently.
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Oversee day-to-day operational support functions delivered through the Ops Assistant, including IT and systems, GDPR processes, office and facilities coordination, health and safety, staff event logistics and board logistics, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, following NEON’s values.
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Support the Director of Ops and People in developing and updating people policies, procedures, and practices, staying across emerging trends, and embedding a caring, anti-oppressive culture through organisational development projects such as internal comms, team guides, manuals, and frameworks.
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Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.
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Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.
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Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.
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Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans
Who you are:
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HR & people ops experience: You’ve worked in HR or people operations before and are confident managing the full employee lifecycle — recruitment, contracts, onboarding, performance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding. You can hold these processes end-to-end and keep them accurate, consistent and compliant, whilst ensuring they align with the values and ways of working.
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Operational systems & improvements: You’ve held responsibility for systems like HR platforms, shared drives, IT tools or project management software. You’re confident in improving how things work and embedding changes so they actually stick and work for people.
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Strong organisation & reliability: You’re highly organised, detail-focused and someone who gets things done. You can manage multiple recurring processes (like payroll cycles, HR records and compliance tasks) and keep everything on track without things slipping.
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Line management experience: You’re a skilled and confident line manager, and able to support with feedback, development and performance. You know how to balance care with clarity and accountability.
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First point of contact for HR & ops support: You’re comfortable being a go-to person for staff questions on HR, people and operations. Supporting staff and managers with clear, practical guidance and handling sensitive issues with care, confidence and professionalism.
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Working knowledge of compliance areas: Good understanding of core compliance areas such as UK employment practice, data protection and health and safety. You know how to apply these in a proportionate, practical way that fits a small organisation.
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Self-directed and collaborative: You’re able to manage your own workload and priorities, whilst working naturally across teams, actively building relationships, sharing responsibility, and making sure work is joined up rather than siloed. You’re comfortable holding your own while staying deeply connected to the wider organisation and what others need from you.
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Proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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An affinity with NEON’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, generosity and respect.
We know that people from certain backgrounds and identities are often excluded in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.
So:
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We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
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We know the work goes way beyond "diversity", it's about making the space inclusive too. So we are continuously working on that at NEON. So far this includes tangible things like a flexible work policy so people have genuine flexibility around where and when they work and a 28 hour week as standard; a gender-neutral parenting/leave policy, an anti-oppression strategy which is held at senior level given how important it is to the organisation. It also includes the day-to-day work of creating psychological safety for everyone at NEON and celebrating the wisdom of black, indigenous, queer, Disabled and other cultures in the way we work and behave
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! Also important to us is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don’t have 100% of the skills listed we want to hear from you.
We build capacity & infrastructure to accelerate the transition to a new economy.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the award winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London - Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary
28 hours per week – Circa £45K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.
The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.
You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.
If possible you should have a music background.
You will have at least 5 years’ experience working in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.
For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to membership team email address.
Closing date is Monday 20th July at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered
The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music.


A hands-on leadership role at the heart of a busy, welcoming community. Finchley Reform Synagogue (FRS) is looking for an experienced, organised and practical operations professional to join us as Building and Operations Manager - helping to care for and steward a synagogue that is open, welcoming and full of life throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.
In this varied role, you'll oversee the safe, smooth and efficient running of our building and facilities. From managing maintenance, compliance and building systems, to leading the caretaking and cleaning team, coordinating contractors and keeping our operational systems in good shape - you'll make sure our building is a safe, well-functioning and inviting place for everyone who comes through its doors. No two days will be the same. Some days you'll be troubleshooting a building issue or managing a contractor; others you'll be reviewing risk assessments, supporting an event, or working with our security partners to keep the community safe. If you're dependable, calm under pressure and motivated by making places work well for people, we'd love to hear from you
At FRS, we strive to connect people to one another, to their Judaism and to the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£63,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Procurement Lead.
This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded and collaborative individual where you will shape procurement practice, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure strong governance whilst enabling operational flexibility.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 July 2026.
Interview date: Week Commencing 12 or 19 July 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Circa £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:
- Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
- Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
- Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
- Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to provide professional expertise and guidance on procurement processes, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management across different directorates within the Fund. You will be responsible for supporting all stages of the procurement process and ensuring budget holders across the Fund support our strategy through their procurement activities.
Additional Information
· Must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 5:00pm.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
We are the longest-standing Royal Air Force charity, dedicated to supporting serving and former RAF personnel, and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington
Hours
37.5 hrs Full time or Part time hours, site based
Annual salary
C1 £28,176.08 to C3 £31,217.24. Pro rata for part time hours.
Review date
5/06/2026
They coordinate cross-functionally, integrating people, place and process to ensure within the wider hospice environment to ensure safe, welcoming, efficient and well-managed non-clinical spaces that support staff, volunteers, patients, families and supporters.
The postholder line manages the reception team and Volunteer Drivers while coordinating business equipment, office consumables, non-clinical cleaning, secondary catering coordination and waste management. The role ensures strong governance, safeguarding awareness, cost control and operational resilience across all non-clinical facilities services.
Working closely with clinical, corporate and estates colleagues, the Support Facilities Coordinator ensures that the Hospice presents a calm, compassionate and professionally managed environment from first point of contact through to internal workplace experience.
In summary, the Support Facilities Coordinator is accountable for:
- Safe and compliant environments.
- Availability and governance of equipment.
- Disciplined management of consumables and stores.
- Effective supervision of Volunteers.
- Dignified management of shared and bereavement spaces.
- Supporting uninterrupted service delivery.
Key to the quality of service we provide, this role requires visible, hands-on leadership, emotional intelligence and a strong delivery mindset. The postholder must be comfortable operating within a hospice environment where compassion, discretion and professional standards must coexist.
Subsequently, success in this role depends on presence, accountability and the ability to translate policies into consistently delivered day-to-day practice.
Qualifications
Essential
·GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.
·Recognised Infection Prevention & Control training (or willingness to complete).
·COSHH awareness training (or willingness to complete).
Desirable
·Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent).
·Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Facilities Management, Healthcare Support Services, Environmental Services, or related discipline.
·DSE Assessor training (or willingness to complete).
·IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) membership.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Working knowledge of facilities coordination within a public-facing environment.
·Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in non-clinical environments.
·Experience of contract performance monitoring (cleaning, waste, suppliers).
·Understanding of safeguarding principles in shared spaces.
Desirable
·Awareness of DSE compliance processes (formal qualification desirable but not essential at entry).
·Experience maintaining asset registers and managing consumables.
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Highly people-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
·Practical mindset - focuses on solutions rather than process for its own sake.
·Able to provide supportive but firm supervision to staff and volunteers.
·Comfortable having difficult conversations when standards are not met.
Desirable
·Experience managing stock control and consumables.
Personal Attributes
·Committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe and well-presented environment with an emotionally intelligent and compassionate approach to patients, families, volunteers and staff.
·Natural host mindset - understands the importance of first impressions.
·Calm and measured under pressure, particularly in sensitive end-of-life situations.
·High levels of personal accountability - follows through on actions and closes the loop.
·Resilient when managing competing priorities and unexpected operational demands.
·Strong situational awareness - anticipates risks before they escalate.
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of one of the largest Church of England dioceses, working closely with an experienced and committed Diocesan Secretary as a trusted advisor to a small senior team. This is a varied, high‑impact role with significant scope for professional growth.
The role blends strategy, operations and governance and is ideal for someone who thrives on complexity and likes getting things done. You will be a trusted adviser and sounding board, offering challenge, perspective, and solutions. You will be expert at developing and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of people including trustees, staff and senior clergy.
The Diocese of Southwark is committed to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation and to increasing our diversity at all levels. We especially welcome applications from those with Global Majority Heritage, those with disabilities and other protected characteristics.
Job Purpose
To ensure the smooth functioning of the central diocesan office in particular by leading on governance in the Diocesan Board of Finance, co-ordinating activities and managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the Diocesan Secretary’s role as Company Secretary.
This will involve a range of responsibilities including:
- Leading on all elements of governance and charity law compliance
- Leading the Health and Safety and facilities management in the Diocesan Offices, including the line management of staff.
- Co-ordinating, preparing planning and follow up for a range of meetings associated with the governance of the diocese. This includes drafting agendas, preparing papers, taking minutes of meetings and following up the actions
- Supporting the Diocesan Secretary in all other aspects of synodical and committee management, including overseeing elections and the electoral process for Diocesan Synod and Deanery Synods
- Acting as a point of contact and expertise for Parishes, Deanery Secretaries and Deanery Lay Chairs including:
The Person
You should have significant experience in a governance or secretariat role, preferably in a charity and ideally in the Church of England. Proven ability to work closely with senior leaders, ideally at CEO or Board level is essential, as is the experience of leading a small team to deliver well under pressure. You should have a strong understanding of the charity sector and ideally of Church of England governance
As a key contact for people in the Diocese, you should have outstanding communication skills: written, verbal, and interpersonal, combined with strong organisational and project management skills. You will need to be comfortable switching between high level strategy and hands on delivery, with the ability to influence without authority and navigate sensitive issues with discretion. The role is challenging and involves some evening and weekend working for which time off in lieu is given.
Welcome to the Diocese of Southwark, where we seek to be Christ Centered Outward Focused in all we do.


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington
Hours
37.5 hrs Full time, site based
Annual salary
C1 £28,176.08 to C3 £31,217.24
Review date
05/06/2026
They coordinate cross-functionally, integrating people, place and process to ensure that hospice environments are safe, compliant, dignified and fully supportive of patient care delivery.
The postholder leads Clinical Housekeeping and Ward Volunteers while coordinating clinical equipment, consumables, shared spaces and patient-facing hospitality areas to maintain regulatory readiness, infection prevention standards and service continuity.
The Clinical Facilities Coordinator also ensures that the Hospice’s built environment actively enhances patient experience, enabling clinical teams to deliver care without environmental or equipment-related delays.
In summary, the Clinical Facilities Coordinator is accountable for:
- Safe and compliant clinical environments.
- Availability and governance of clinical equipment.
- Disciplined management of consumables and stores.
- Effective supervision of Ward Volunteers.
- Dignified management of shared and bereavement spaces.
- Supporting uninterrupted clinical service delivery.
Key to the quality of care we provide, this role requires visible, hands-on leadership, emotional intelligence and a strong delivery mindset. The postholder must be comfortable operating within a hospice environment where compassion, discretion and professional standards must coexist.
Subsequently, success in this role depends on presence, accountability and the ability to translate policies into consistently delivered day-to-day practice.
Qualifications
Essential
·GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths.
·Recognised Infection Prevention & Control training (or willingness to complete).
·COSHH awareness training (or willingness to complete).
Desirable
·Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Facilities Management, Healthcare Support Services, Environmental Services, or related discipline.
·Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent).
·Certificate in Healthcare Cleaning or Environmental Hygiene.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Demonstrable experience leading front-line teams in a hands-on operational environment.
·Sound understanding of Infection Prevention & Control principles within a healthcare or regulated environment.
·Working knowledge of environmental hygiene standards in clinical settings.
·Knowledge of safe systems of work, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements.
·Knowledge of CQC standards relating to environment, safety and patient dignity
Desirable
·Understanding of clinical equipment handling, asset tracking and consumables governance.
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Strong organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
·Demonstrable ability to set clear expectations and maintain standards through visible leadership.
·Ability to manage multiple operational threads simultaneously.
·Practical problem-solver who resolves issues without unnecessary escalation.
·Focused on preventing care delays through proactive equipment and bedspace management.
·Able to balance dignity and compassion with regulatory discipline.
·Understands that environmental quality directly impacts patient safety and care experience.
Personal Attributes
·Committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe and well-presented environment with an emotionally intelligent and compassionate approach to patients, families and volunteers.
·Comfortable working physically within clinical environments - not office-bound.
·Calm and measured under pressure, particularly in sensitive end-of-life situations.
·Able to provide supportive but firm supervision to staff and volunteers.
·High levels of personal accountability - follows through on actions and closes the loop.
·Practical mindset — focuses on solutions rather than process for its own sake.
·Resilient when managing competing priorities and unexpected operational demands.
·Strong situational awareness - anticipates risks before they escalate.
·Comfortable having difficult conversations when standards are not met.
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take operational ownership of IT infrastructure and MSP relationship management, facilities, fleet, and contracts across our organisation. This is a wide-ranging role where your work directly underpins our frontline teams’ ability to deliver life-changing support to families with seriously ill children.
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have input into how Rainbow Trust manages its IT, property and facilities, and fleet - while also leading on the day-to-day operational infrastructure across the organisation, including overall responsibility for our IT infrastructure and security. The role holder will act as the primary internal point of contact for our Managed Service Provider, overseeing service delivery, SLAs, and ensuring our IT infrastructure remains secure, compliant and fit for purpose
Managing the office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites, you will lead on contract negotiation and supplier management, managing a central administration budget and project manage office moves and operational projects.
With a focus on improving the efficiency of our systems, processes and ways of working, you will also line manage our Fleet Administrator, overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles and be an integral part of decision making.
This is a substantive management role with real ownership, and meaningful variety - ideal for an experienced operations professional with a sound understanding of Microsoft Administration and cyber security ready to take on a broad remit in a values-driven organisation.
What we’re looking for:
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts, including managed IT service contracts and budgets. A qualification in cyber security or IT and experience of Microsoft administration, cyber security and MSP management is also necessary for this role.
- A systematic and effective problem solver – you are self-disciplined and analytical, and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making.
- A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines – you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion.
- A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail – you’re a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures.
- You build strong working relationships both internally and externally – you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions
- You work well within established systems, standards and procedures – you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions.
Why join us?
We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:
- Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
- Time off in Lieu.
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
- A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
- Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our online Candidate Pack.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
Apply now:
To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
For a full job description and person specification please visit our website
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced, highly organised Operations & Office Coordinator to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider organisation.
This is a varied and hands-on role, with responsibility across office operations, governance coordination, and senior leadership support. You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues and trustees, helping ensure everything runs efficiently behind the scenes.
Flexible working that works for you
This role is designed to be genuinely flexible.
- 21 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked
- We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours)
- Hybrid working, with two days per week in our London office
We aim to agree a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability, while fitting around your other commitments.
We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.
What you’ll be doing
This is a broad and rewarding role with real ownership. You will:
- Support governance processes, including Board and Committee meetings and documentation
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Maintain and improve systems and processes, with the opportunity to shape how things are done
- Coordinate IT support, equipment and asset management
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, events and travel
- Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised, efficient and welcoming
- Act as the main point of contact for facilities, suppliers and office-related queries
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings strong prior experience and enjoys working in a role with variety and responsibility.
You will likely have:
- Experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment
- Confidence working independently and taking ownership of tasks and processes
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- A proactive approach and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Why join us?
- A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important role
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering meaningful impact
About Farm Africa
Farm Africa is a leading charity working with smallholder farmers and small businesses in eastern Africa to improve incomes while protecting the environment.
We combine expert knowledge with practical solutions to create lasting change for farmers, their families, and the ecosystems they depend on.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome those returning to work after a career break.
More information about the role can be found on the jobs page of our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate, bilingual community leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of Latin Americans and other migrant communities in the UK?
At Latin American House (LAH), culture is not just what we do, it is who we are. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a vibrant and innovative programme that puts community voices, creativity, and cultural pride at its heart.
About us
LAH is a community-led charity driven by and for Latin Americans in the UK. For decades, we have been supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants, championing their rights, wellbeing, and inclusion. We are a small, close-knit team with big ambitions, and everything we do is rooted in the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our work takes place across London and at our community centre in Kilburn, North West London.
About the role
This is an exciting new post that will give you the space and support to grow our Communities & Culture offer, from cultural festivals and participatory arts to community gatherings and creative workshops. You will work alongside artists, community groups, and partners to build something truly meaningful, while also playing a key role in LAH's wider organisational development.
What we are looking for
You will be bilingual in Spanish and English, with a strong understanding of the experiences, challenges and strengths of Latin American communities in the UK. You will bring experience of leading community or cultural projects or intiiatives, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to social inclusion and equity.
What we offer
In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days pro rata, NCVO programme management training and deelopment opportunities in safeguarding and fundraising, and employer pension contributions through NEST.
If you have strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills, alongside a passion for community development and cultural participation, we would love to hear from you!
We are particularly encouraging applications from people with lived experience of migration, and welcome applications from racialised, disabled, working class and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.
We aim to contribute to the integration, social inclusion and wellbeing of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Operations – Finance & Support Services
Dartington (& Torquay as required)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, ideally Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30
Salary: £51,663.00 - £59,597.00 per annum (DOE)
Are you a skilled operations professional with a background in finance?
We have a brand-new opportunity at Lifeworks Charity, for a Director of Operations (Finance & Support Services) to play a crucial role in our Central Support team. You will drive the sustainable growth and operational efficiency of the charity, directly contributing to our charitable impact.
You'll blend your financial expertise with your keen eye for operational oversight in this hybrid role, ensuring our resources are managed effectively to benefit the young people and families we support.
Who we are:
Since 1996, we've been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.
What you’ll do:
Finance
- Manage and maintain all financial aspects of the charity, including (but not limited to), budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ledgers, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, debtor accounts, cash flow management, insurances, property and procurement.
- Take a lead on the development of financial and fundraising processes and strategies.
- Manage and be the main point of contact for all aspects of ESFA and DfE funding compliance and reporting.
- Lead a small team to deliver outstanding support to the charity and act as a key financial advisor to managers across the organisation.
- Produce clear and concise monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to senior managers and the Board of Trustees.
- Working closely with external auditors, prepare and oversee our year end accounts.
Operations
- Ensure that charity governance and compliance is upheld, by contributing to record maintenance, managing registers and supporting with reviews of policies and procedures.
- Work with our external IT partners to manage our technology. You will make sure that the correct infrastructure, systems and processes are in the right place at the right time.
- Lead on IT security for the charity, implementing regular reviews to monitor compliance.
- Act as the Data Controller and manage all areas of data protection regulations, always prioritising data security.
- Develop and review charity policies as necessary, ensuring they align with best practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance of Health and Safety policies, liaising with external advisors to maintain safety within the workplace.
Last but not least, we are looking for someone that is an advocate for people with learning disabilities and shares our common goal of making sure the people we support achieve their best lives with us. You may not be involved in the day-to-day work with our service users, but the work you will do is vital to the success of our charity.
What we're looking for:
You'll be a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:
- ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified with significant experience (or fully qualified is a bonus!).
- A proven leader with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- An expert in financial management, from budgeting to reporting.
- An excellent communicator who can clearly explain complex financial information to all audiences.
- Experienced in managing a broad portfolio, ideally including Health and Safety, IT, or facilities.
- Knowledgeable about governance frameworks and risk management.
If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a desire to contribute to a vital cause, we would love to hear from you.
We're passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:
- An hourly rate above the Real Living Wage
- A holiday entitlement of 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Access to valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health
Building a diverse and safe team:
At Lifeworks, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.
Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. To achieve this commitment, we will ensure the continuous development, improvement and review of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that continuously promote a culture of vigilance in respect of safeguarding within our organisation. All staff undergo Safer Recruitment checks which include pre-employment checks, reference checks, and a DBS check with Barred List checks (where applicable).
Early applications encouraged!
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 19th of July, but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified. So, to ensure your application is considered, ensure you apply early!
The interview format will consist of 3 parts; a formal interview assessment, a short presentation and a Q&A with staff members. If you are selected for interview, further details will be shared ahead of the above date.
Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team.
Please note that this role was previously advertised as Operations Manager. We ask that previous applicants of this role need not reapply.
We’d appreciate no contact from agencies regarding this role. We are only accepting direct applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Manager
Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: Westminster, London (expectation of working from our office 2-3 days a week)
Salary: c£68,000, depending on experience
Start date: We expect to complete interviews in July, with the successful candidate joining the team as soon as possible thereafter, subject to reference checks and notice period.
How to apply: Please submit your application via our website.
About CLTR
The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non-profit and independent think tank with a mission to transform global resilience to extreme AI and biological risks. We achieve this by working with governments and institutions, offering targeted, evidence-based advice designed to enhance understanding, decision-making and governance.
The Role
The Operations Manager is a key hire within our small but highly effective Operations Unit, sitting alongside a People Operations Manager and reporting directly to the Director of Operations. The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting CLTR’s overall operations, working across units and delivering projects spanning cybersecurity, finance, administration, data protection, office management and others.
This is a hands-on, generalist role suited to a skilled and self-motivated operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable switching between strategic project management and day-to-day delivery. You will have the confidence to take on new challenges and the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, contractors and external service providers to drive impact.
You will take ownership of key operational systems and processes, lead on our internal cybersecurity and IT operations (in partnership with our external managed service provider), and support a range of compliance, administrative, and organisational improvement projects. As the organisation grows, this role will be central to building the infrastructure that supports a scaling team.
What you’ll do:
Project & Operations Management
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Project manage key operational initiatives from initiation through to delivery, maintaining clear plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
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Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing operational strategies aligned with the organisation's growth plans.
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Identify inefficiencies in existing systems and processes and drive improvements, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to scale.
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Maintain operational documentation, process guides, and internal knowledge management systems.
Cybersecurity and IT:
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Serve as the primary internal point of contact for our external IT and managed security service provider, ensuring service levels are maintained and issues are resolved promptly.
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Oversee day-to-day IT operations including device management, software licensing, onboarding/offboarding technology needs, and user support escalations.
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Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the organisation's cybersecurity policies and controls, in line with relevant frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials).
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Maintain and develop an asset register, acceptable use policies, access controls, and incident response procedures.
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Proactively identify and mitigate IT and security risks as the organisation grows, including preparing for future infrastructure needs.
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Coordinate internal roll out and learning around AI tools.
Compliance & Governance Support
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Maintain and update internal policies in coordination with the Director of Operations, People Operations Manager and relevant leads.
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Support the People Operations Manager with HR-adjacent compliance requirements where appropriate (e.g. right to work checks, DBS, data handling).
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Support organisational compliance activities, including data protection (UK GDPR) and any sector-or donor-specific regulatory requirements.
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Assist in preparing for and managing external audits, accreditations, and due diligence processes.
Office & Administrative Operations
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Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of office operations, including facilities management, supplier relationships, and procurement.
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Manage relationships with key operational suppliers and service providers, reviewing contracts and ensuring value for money.
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Provide flexible administrative support to the Director of Operations and wider Operations Unit as needed, with a can-do approach to varied tasks.
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Support the planning and logistics of internal events, offsites, and all-staff meetings.
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Provide flexible operational support to the Risk Management Unit (0.5 days per week)
Organisational Development
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Contribute to scaling the organisation's operational capabilities as headcount grows, including helping to onboard new staff, implement new tools, and embed operational best practice.
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Play an active role in fostering a well-organised, collaborative, and mission-aligned working culture.
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Any other tasks as reasonably requested by your line manager.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven track record in an operations, project management, or business management role.
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Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver to deadlines.
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Proven ability to manage IT and/or cybersecurity operations, ideally including experience working with external managed service providers.
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Experience supporting compliance or governance functions, including working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection practice.
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Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with a systematic approach to documentation and process management.
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A self-starter mentality — comfortable with ambiguity, able to take initiative, and happy to roll up their sleeves on both strategic and administrative tasks.
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High agency and a proactive, ownership-driven approach — you follow through on commitments, adapt quickly, and don't wait to be told what needs doing.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly, kindly and directly — giving and receiving feedback openly, and building strong relationships across teams and with external partners.
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A genuine commitment to CLTR's mission and an understanding that getting the operations right is what enables high-impact work to land.
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Eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Desirable
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Experience working in a not-for-profit, think tank, research organisation, or similarly mission-driven environment.
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Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, NIST, or ISO 27001.
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Experience supporting organisational scaling or managing change in a growing team.
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Strong digital literacy and experience working with tools such as Claude, Gemini, Asana and WordPress, and the ability to learn new software rapidly.
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Experience managing procurement and supplier contracts.
Location and Travel Requirements
Flexible location within the UK, with the expectation of attending our central London office at least twice-to-three times a week, including Mondays. We are open to discussing remote and flexible working arrangements with candidates.
Salary and Benefits
£68,000, depending on experience. If you are interested in this position, but the salary is a barrier to applying, please get in touch with our team to discuss.
In addition to your salary, CLTR offers a generous benefits package which includes:
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30 days annual leave, plus public holidays;
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£5,000 (before tax) annual wellbeing budget, for you to spend at your discretion on items such as gym membership, therapy, meditation, etc.;
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£3,000 annual learning and development budget, plus up to five days paid work time;
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£2,000 onboarding grant for equipment and supplies;
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A pension contribution scheme (up to 7% employer-matched contribution);
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Private health insurance;
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Group life insurance;
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Generous parental leave benefits; and
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Paid office lunches twice a week including on Mondays.
Working with CLTR also comes with a commitment to caring deeply about your wellbeing, career development and overall experience working with our team, and to respect your preferred working patterns, including flexible working hours as agreed with line managers, wherever possible.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) via our website by 9am UK time on Monday 22 June 2026. Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet the person specification, and how you would approach the responsibilities of this role in practice.
We plan to conduct first round interviews online with selected candidates during the week commencing 29 June 2026.
Final interviews will be held in person during the week commencing 13 July 2026 at CLTR’s office in London.
If you have any questions regarding the process or dates above, please get in touch.
Equal opportunities
As an employer we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also warmly welcome applicants returning to work after career breaks.
We know that our organisation is strengthened by the rich variety of perspectives that a truly diverse workforce brings. We want to make sure that our selection processes are as fair as they can possibly be, providing a level playing field for anyone who wants to come and work at CLTR.
Therefore, if you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process, including interview, please get in touch so we can talk through any adjustments you need in complete confidence, and make arrangements on your behalf.
Adjustments can be whatever you need them to be, whether that’s around accessibility, preparation time and space, or just travel expenses to get you to an interview. Let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re getting a fair opportunity to succeed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
