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St John & Red Cross DMWS, Remote
£50,000 circa per year
We are a charity & seeking an operational leader to develop & deliver high-quality services for blue light organisations & their workforces.
Posted 1 day ago
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Practical Action, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£44,000 - £47,000 per year Pro-rated
An organisation that takes practical action against poverty and the environmental crises to start the big changes the world urgently needs.
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£33,000 - £34,000 per year
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CoppaFeel!, London (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,500 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro rata for part-time hours, depending on experience
CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team!
Posted 2 days ago
Mercy Ships UK, Stevenage (Hybrid)
£59,600 per year
Support the engine room of Mercy Ships UK marketing, turning bold ideas into integrated campaigns that grow income, volunteers and impact.
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Southwark Charities, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£55,000 - £60,000 per year
Join us and help build the foundations for the next 500 years of Southwark Charities.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rees Foundation, Droitwich (Hybrid)
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata, dependent on experience (£45,000 - £50,000 per year FTE)
Posted 2 days ago
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Age UK York, York, York (Hybrid)
£19,435.19 per annum (£32,391.98 full time equivalent)
Posted 1 week ago
Compassion in World Farming International (CIWF), Godalming, Surrey (Hybrid)
£41,000 -£46,000 per annum FTE, pro-rata (depending upon skills and experience)
Join us as our European Food Business Manager and make meaningful impact for farm animals, people and the planet.
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The King's Trust, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £48,000 per year
Posted 1 week ago
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Job description

Lead services that support those who serve on the frontline
 

DMWS is seeking an experienced operational leader to develop and deliver high-quality services for blue light organisations and their workforces. This senior role combines strategic thinking, practical delivery, partnership building and strong project management.
 

A key part of the role is bringing services together. You will work closely with DMWS welfare teams, psychological services and clinical governance colleagues to strengthen referrals, coordinate support pathways and ensure operational delivery is safe, responsive and well governed.
 

What you will do
·   Lead operational plans, service performance, contracts, budgets and improvement activity.
·   Manage service mobilisations, pilots and improvement projects from scope through delivery, evaluation and handover.
·   Build effective working relationships across welfare, psychological, occupational health and partner services.
·   Coordinate cross-functional teams, project governance, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting.
·   Strengthen relationships with military, blue light organisations, commissioners, public-sector partners, funders and suppliers.
·   Use evidence, outcomes and feedback to improve services, demonstrate impact and create opportunities for sustainable growth.
·   Lead and develop staff while maintaining high standards of governance, safeguarding and compliance.
 

What you will bring
·   Senior operational leadership experience in a complex service environment.
·   Strong project or programme management skills and a track record of delivering change.
·   Credibility with varied stakeholders and the ability to work effectively across professional boundaries.
·   An understanding of welfare, wellbeing and psychological support pathways and the importance of clear clinical and safeguarding escalation.
·   Commercial awareness, sound financial judgement and a commitment to quality and value for money.
·   A collaborative, evidence-led and values-driven approach.
 

Why join DMWS?
 

This is an opportunity to shape a growing area of work, strengthen integrated support for military Services, blue light communities and help DMWS turn trusted expertise into sustainable, high-impact services across the UK. This role is progressive and offers the right candidate an opportunity 
 

How to apply
 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role by 28th September 2026. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle which is required for this role. 
 

DMWS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application resources
Organisation
St John & Red Cross DMWS View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 02 September 2026
Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 16:25
Tags: Social Care / Development, Project Management, Business Development, Operations, Mental Health, Strategy, Wellbeing, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work