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Who are we?

Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Depaul Group, a group of charities that work across the world with a mission to stop homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.

What’s the role about?

This is a great opportunity to join us as the new Chief Finance Officer. As the Depaul Group continues to experience growth and increases its impact, you’ll lead the effective financial and governance support provided by DPI to its subsidiaries. You’ll be the leading interface between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees and other corporate bodies and subsidiaries. You’ll provide financial advice to the Group CEO, Board and other senior management colleagues, including modelling best practice in financial management, overseeing the financial management in the subsidiaries, setting financial standards for the group and providing support to enable the subsidiaries to meet those standards. You’ll also be leading and supporting the development of a new governance structure for the Group.

What will ideally support your success?

You’ll be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience of strategic financial leadership and management experience and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, you’ll have experience of working with and advising a diverse range of boards and external stakeholders. It’s important that you also have experience of current financial reporting requirements and financial management practices, including consolidated financial reporting. Strong IT skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of key HR and ICT challenges in the charity sector are desirable. We’re looking for someone possibly, but not exclusively, working in homelessness and/or international development who shows personal integrity in all they do and have a commitment and respect for our aims, objectives and values.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Director of Finance & Resources
London (Remote) 

Goodman Masson is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a dynamic international charity to recruit a Director of Finance & Resources.

This is a pivotal leadership role in a well-financed, values-driven organisation that champions a feminist and anti-racist approach. With an ambitious Strategy already in motion, the Director of Finance & Resources will help shape and deliver the organisation’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and people strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance, HR, and facilities functions, ensuring effective systems, compliance, and strategic alignment.

• Act as Company Secretary and support Board governance, including Finance & Resources Committee liaison.

• Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making and organisational development.

• Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, audit, and statutory compliance.

• Support HR policy development, wellbeing strategy, and safeguarding as the organisation’s Senior Safeguarding Lead.

• Provide leadership on IT strategy and ensure systems support evolving organisational needs.

• Manage and develop a high-performing cross-functional team.

About You:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Substantial experience in senior finance and resource leadership roles, ideally within the charity or international development sector.

• Strategic thinker with proven ability to work at a senior leadership level, including Board engagement.

• Knowledge of charity accounting (SORP), governance, and compliance frameworks.

• Experienced in change management, organisational development, and working across jurisdictions.

• Committed to feminist principles and anti-racist values.

Are you a compassionate and driven leader ready to make a life-changing impact?

Join Gilgal, a charity supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse. We are seeking a Head of Service and Operations to oversee day-to-day services and operations, ensuring safety, compassion, and excellence in everything we do.

Your mission

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the delivery of trauma-informed, high-quality support at our Birmingham women’s refuge. You’ll empower frontline teams, manage essential operations, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring every woman and child receives the support they deserve.

You’ll also work closely with our CEO, deputising when required, and play a central role in implementing our mission and values.

What you’ll be doing

·Lead daily operations at our refuge with compassion and professionalism

·Manage and support staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team culture

·Oversee charity-wide operations: HR, finance, IT, facilities, and our Charity Shop

·Ensure compliance in safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR, and governance

·Collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning and service development

·Represent Gilgal with partners, funders, and in community settings

·Promote co-production and the voice of survivors in shaping our services

What you bring

Essential:

·Strong operational leadership experience in charity or social care

·Proven track record in team management and finance oversight

·Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and data protection

·Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to women’s rights

·Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

·Experience in a refuge or domestic abuse setting

·Familiarity with charity retail or income generation

·Knowledge of VAWG issues and policy in Birmingham or nationally

·Relevant qualifications in leadership, social care, or supported housing

Why Gilgal?

At Gilgal, our mission is to provide a safe, healing space where women and children can rebuild their lives. You’ll be part of a team that values compassion, excellence, and dignity. This is more than a job; it’s a purpose.

Special Conditions:
This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Please sypply your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Friday, 18th July. Short listing will take the following week, and interviews will be held week commencing 28th July.

We are working in partnership with Veterans Outreach Support (VOS), a well-known, award-winning, UK registered charity that supports those who have served our nation, in the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy, through the provision of welcoming and relaxed settings where UK veterans and family members can access welfare, wellbeing, and mental health support. VOS’s development has taken them well beyond these elements to a wide-ranging, person-centered one-stop shop that provides direct and holistic support.

VOS is now seeking a Head of Operations, who will directly support the Chief Executive by taking responsibility for the day-to-day operations of VOS, working in close cooperation with the Head of Care (Deputy CEO). In addition to managing the Operations Department, as well as overseeing business administration and people issues, the non-clinical, business-related contracts, the post-holder will be responsible for managing regulatory compliance, financial planning (with the VOS Finance Manager), and external relations, with delivery partners and other stakeholders, where they will also have representational duties, acting as lead for CRM implementation Health & Safety, and is the VOS Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent business administration and management, with exceptional organisational skills. 
• Effective leadership skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence (EQ), with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, especially listening skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. 
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Competent in use of IT systems and social media, including video-conferencing and MS Office software.
• Ability to travel independently, across all VOS locations.

We are seeking a proactive, flexible and responsive leader with a strong team player work ethic, capable of working as part of a dynamic, high-tempo team, including with volunteers and other supporters and partners.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Royal Maritime Hotel, Portsmouth / limited scope for homeworking/flexibility

Requires the ability to travel independently, across VOS locations, including the Isle of Wight (IOW)

Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2025 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on the 16th July prior to shortlist submission by EOD 

Interviews with VOS: w/c 21 July

IT SUPPORT OFFICER (PERMANENT)

Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Northampton office, with occasional travel to London (expenses paid)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £33,400

A purpose-driven national organisation is seeking an IT Support Officer to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and excellent people skills to support staff and volunteers across the UK during an exciting period of digital transformation.

Working within a small and friendly team, you’ll provide day-to-day IT support and play an active role in delivering system improvements and onboarding new colleagues. You'll also support major digital projects, including the rollout of new systems for CRM, HR, and learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver first and second line IT support to staff and volunteers across the organisation.
• Support onboarding, including setting up devices, access, inductions and user permissions.
• Provide clear, non-technical guidance and training to users with varying levels of IT confidence.
• Help maintain systems including Microsoft 365, Teams telephony, Intune, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows servers.
• Take part in system maintenance including patch management and service updates.
• Support wider infrastructure such as printers, cabling, meeting room tech, and shared hardware.
• Assist in the implementation of key digital systems (CRM, ATS, HR, LMS) and future rollouts.
• Contribute to disaster recovery testing and ensure documentation is kept up to date.
• Occasionally travel to the London office (expenses reimbursed).

ABOUT YOU

• Experience providing IT support across software, hardware, and telephony.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, Windows operating systems, and core infrastructure such as DNS, DHCP, and Intune.
• Confident communicator, able to explain technical issues in plain English to a wide range of users.
• Comfortable working in a busy, agile environment with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• A team player with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with or supporting volunteers or users in the charity sector is a bonus, but not essential.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you.

Are you a proactive finance professional looking for a role that makes a difference? This is an exciting time to join our Finance team as we continue to build stronger partnerships with our Country Support Offices and the Global Finance team.

As the Finance Manager (UK), you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day finance function. You will oversee systems and procedures, ensuring high standards of financial management and service delivery. You will provide management and oversight of the UK Finance function at both an operational and managerial level, acting as the final point of contact for all UK finance matters for staff and budget holders.

In this role, you will also be a key member of the WfWI-Global finance team, managing the relationship between the UK office and the wider global finance network.

Background:

Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. 

What We Are Looking For: 

We’re seeking someone with a strong financial background, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Ideally, you’ll have:

•  Part-qualified of qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA; or studying towards qualification or relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK Charity SORP and charity sector financial practices.
• A critical eye for reviewing accounting transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP) and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, funders, trustees, and suppliers.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Confidence in mentoring and sharing knowledge to support others’ professional development.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and mission-driven organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment that champions both professional and personal development.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

To learn more about the power of Women for Women International, visit our UK website or follow us on social media. 

To apply please complete our online application form.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th July 2025, Midnight

You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Director of Finance, Supporter Country Office on Thursday 3rd July 2025 – 13.00 – 13.45.

If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address, on our recruitment page in our Women for Women International UK website.

1st Interview will be on Friday 18th July and Monday 21st July 2025 and will be on line. 

2nd Interview  will be on Thursday 24th July 2025 and will be in person at our Head office London.

These dates cannot be changed so if applying please hold them in your diary.

Position: People & Community Manager 
Reports to: Executive Director 

Collaborates with:  Centre Operations Manager & Spiritual Programme Coordinator 

Location: Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, with the option for some remote working. 

Preferred Start Date: Early September 2025 
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) 
Hours: 35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work (TOIL provided). 

Application Deadline: July 16 

Purpose 

As People & Community Manager you nurture Jamyang’s values-aligned culture and strengthens its sense of community, both internally and externally. This role bridges HR admin, onboarding, volunteer coordination, and community engagement - ensuring staff and community members alike feel welcome, heard, and supported. You also help embed our collective commitment to a liveable future - ensuring that care for the environment is reflected in how we work, communicate, and come together as a community. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. HR Administration & Onboarding 

• Oversee day-to-day HR administration, liaising with Jamyang’s external HR consultancy for specialist support. 

• Coordinate onboarding processes, ensuring a warm, inclusive welcome aligned with Jamyang’s values. 

• Support managers with HR processes such as probation reviews and leave tracking. 

2. Volunteer Programme Coordination 

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support of volunteers, ensuring rewarding and meaningful experiences. 

• Develop volunteer role descriptions, training resources, and appreciation initiatives. 

• Liaise with the Centre Operations Manager and Education Department to align volunteer support with operational needs. 

3. Community Engagement & Events 

• Organise community consultations, listening circles, and social events to foster connection and belonging. 

• Act as a point of contact for community members seeking engagement opportunities. 

• Support communications that build a vibrant and inclusive Jamyang community. 

4. Culture Stewardship & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) 

• Develop and implement initiatives that embed Jamyang’s values—care, interconnectedness, warmheartedness—into daily work life. 

• Champion EDI by: 

• Supporting the implementation of Jamyang’s EDI strategy in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Education department. 

• Organising awareness-raising activities such as training, book clubs, community discussions, and inclusive programming. 

• Advising on inclusive language and practices in external communications (in collaboration with the Comms Manager). 

• Monitor and report on EDI progress, sharing insights and recommended actions with the leadership team. 

Is This You? 

The successful candidate is a warm-hearted, values-driven communicator who thrives on building bridges between people and communities. They bring a thoughtful, grounded approach to fostering inclusion, supporting volunteers, and embedding EDI into all aspects of Jamyang’s culture. 

What You’ll Bring to the Team 

• 3–5 years’ experience in HR administration, volunteer coordination, or community engagement, and are confident working with people across a wide range of backgrounds. 

• Community Organiser: You have hands-on experience coordinating volunteers, running onboarding processes, and bringing people together through events or community consultations. 

• Organised Operator: You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, with strong time management, planning skills, and a methodical approach to getting things done. 

• Trust Builder: You foster connection through clear, compassionate communication and an openness that helps others feel seen and included. 

• Tech-Savvy Organiser: You’re comfortable using tools like BreatheHR, Asana, Microsoft Office, and event platforms to keep things running smoothly. 

• Inclusive Ethos: You understand EDI and safeguarding principles, and actively foster a safe, welcoming environment for all. 

Compensation and Benefits 

• £28,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience 

• 35-hour workweek (below market average), supporting a healthy work-life balance 

• 33 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays), above the UK statutory minimum 

• Opportunities for professional development and training 

• A warm, values-driven work environment at the heart of Jamyang Buddhist Centre 

• Healthy, home-cooked vegan lunches provided on working days 

• Free access to our full programme of teachings and events (unless otherwise indicated) 

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 

Are you an experienced ICT professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting others to work efficiently?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as an ICT Officer, helping to maintain our systems, support users in their use of technology, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day technology operations across the MND Association.

As an ICT Officer, you'll be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality ICT services and support, playing a key role in ensuring staff and volunteers have the tools they need to work effectively. You'll bring solid technical knowledge and a collaborative approach, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly, work well under pressure, and provide reliable support.

Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, you will also support a range of technology projects as part of continuous improvements at the MND Association. This includes contributing to the implementation of new systems such as CRM, applicant tracking and HR systems. The role will also support future developments to enhance service desk delivery and improve the use of the Microsoft 365 platform, such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and other key systems across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first and second line technical support for hardware, software and telecoms services
• Provide advice, training and documentation for staff and volunteers across the MND Association, both office and regionally based
• Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services and communication systems
• Configure and manage ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Intune settings
• Set up and manage telephony systems, including Teams and voicemail services
• Maintain and document network cabling and infrastructure
• Prepare and configure client devices, and apply service packs and updates
• Set up and induct new users and manage access permissions for new starters and leavers
• Support equipment management for meeting rooms and shared devices
• Assist with project delivery and disaster recovery testing

About You:

• Strong understanding of networks and Windows operating systems (including ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy)
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Exchange and Intune
• Experience providing IT support and training to users with varied levels of experience
• Able to manage patching, system testing and setup of Windows-based devices
• Familiar with mobile telephony and communication systems
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and working in a hybrid team environment
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Organised and able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
• Empathetic approach to user support, with clear communication skills

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. With flexibility to attend the office more regularly in line with business requirements.

This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, with occasional travel to our London office.

We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Working knowledge of computer networks and experience supporting, maintaining and configuring MS Exchange, Microsoft 365 apps and Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong customer service skills with experience of delivering support, advice and training to end users with varied IT literacy. Including the ability to relate problems and solutions in a non-technical way.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks, think logically and demonstrate problem solving skills.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you're ready to take the next step in your ICT career and want to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Commercial Operations Manager

Hours: 37.5 hour per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work required for events.

Location: Salford Lads and Girls Club, Salford, Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025

About Salford Lads and Girls Club

Salford Lads' and Girls' Club is a historic recreational club in Salford, Greater Manchester. Established in 1903, the club provides a safe space for young people in the local community to engage in sports and creative activities. Its motto has endured to this day “To brighten young lives and make good citizens.”

The club also remains a unique site of cultural interest for national and international visitors to Salford and Greater Manchester. It is famous for its iconic red-brick building, which has remained largely unchanged since its construction. Over the years, it has been associated with notable figures, including footballers and musicians. The Club gained international recognition after appearing on the album cover of The Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead". And it continues to attract visitors from around the world, offering tours and selling merchandise to support our operations.

We are at a pivotal point in our growth journey and are looking for a Commercial Operations Manager to lead and grow our club revenue through the unique cultural interest in the Club. 

The Role

The Commercial Operations Manager plays a crucial role in driving financial sustainability by generating income and managing commercial activities through venue hire, event planning, merchandise sales and securing strategic long-term partnerships, enhancing existing revenue streams, and identifying new opportunities.

The position will ensure the charity maximises its commercial potential while staying true to its mission and values.

About you

We are looking for someone who has at least 3 years' experience in an income generation role, including venue hire and event management, ideally in a charity setting. 

You will be organised and planful in your work with the ability to project manage activities with strong budget management skills.  You’ll have the ability to communicate well and work with a variety of individuals and will be able to negotiate and influence well.  You need to be comfortable working independently and able to manage multiple different projects at pace.

Please review the job description (attached) for full details on the role and person specification.

To Apply

Having carefully reviewed the job description, if you are interested in applying for the role, please click on the link above.  This will take you to our external HR Consultant, Ashfield HR vacancy page where you can apply with one document comprising your cover letter and CV. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July 2025.  First interviews will take place online on 15th & 17th July.   

Our client are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of UK bank workers, past and present, and their families.

Each year, they help thousands of people facing financial difficulty, health challenges, caring responsibilities, domestic abuse and more through their 40 strong passionate staff team and by investing £5.4m. Through advice, specialist referrals and financial assistance, they offer practical, personalised support to those who need it most.

Demand for our client’s services continues to be high – and the financial pressures on the organisation have grown. That’s why they have launched a new strategy focused on deepening their impact, building long-term resilience, and reaching those most in need. 

Chief Operating Officer 

Location: Hybrid with typically three days a week in the London Office (City)

Salary: Up to £90,000 

It’s an exciting time to join the charity as they evolve the way they work, grow new income streams, and strengthen their influence across the banking sector. They are embarking on a new three-year strategy, which has led to the establishment of the new post of Chief Operating Officer, to help drive the organisation forward.

As Chief Operating Officer, you’ll deputise for the CEO, playing a key role in ensuring organisational effectiveness alongside other members of the senior team. You will lead a small team of colleagues across the support functions of Finance, HR, Governance, IT, and Risk Management and will work on strategic projects across the organisation.

Our client are looking for a solutions-focused ‘can do’, visionary leader who will lead from the front in challenging situations and who has:

• A track record of strategic delivery, with a commercial approach.

• Proven experience of dealing with organisational-wide complex challenges and of providing practical solutions.

• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, with a strong track record of driving operational efficiency.

• Exceptional people leadership and management capabilities, as well as HR knowledge.

• Experience of successful working with stakeholders, including Trustees.

• An ability to track and juggle multiple workstreams.

• Clear and evidence-based written and verbal communication.

• An ability to work in a professional and empathetic way.

• Experience of working at a senior level (or as a trustee) in a not-for-profit organisation.

Our client believes that diversity enriches their workplace and enhances their ability to innovate and excel. They encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us.

To access the full Appointment Brief for further information and to apply to this role, please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter’.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications:                            Wednesday 16th July

Interviews with Prospectus:                         23rd – 30th July

Engagement meeting with client:                4th August

Panel interviews with client:                         7th August

Preferred candidate to meet Chair:             11th August

Are you an experienced, organized and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment? Do you enjoy supporting senior leaders and playing a key role in enabling teams to work effectively across different time zones and cultures? Are you a practising Christian who wants to use your skills and experience in a faith-based setting? Then our team at ODI would love to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can confidently manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion. You’ll bring experience in executive-level support, coordinating complex calendars and meetings, preparing internal communications, and supporting reporting to senior stakeholders.

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Global Field Leadership and Support Teams to stay connected and focused.

Your Key Responsibilities

· Provide administrative and communications support to the Chief Programs Officer and Field Operations Team, managing complex calendars, coordinating international events, preparing reports and presentations, and serving as the key liaison with internal and external contacts.

· Ensure smooth office operations through expert budget tracking, correspondence management, and use of digital tools, including maintaining filing systems, supporting internal communications, and producing field updates and newsletters.[EP1] 

· Managing and coordinating special projects, and building strong relationships across different teams and departments to ensure smooth collaboration and information flow.

· Anticipating needs and proactively solving problems, helping CPO stay focused on strategic priorities and achieve organizational goals more effectively.

Your Profile

· Committed Christian with a heart for the Persecuted Church.

· Holder of a degree, or equivalent in education plus experience in an office environment.

· Cross-culturally sensitive

· Excelling in office processes, related computer software and electronic communications tools.

· Well organized, efficient, self-motivated and proactive

· Flexible, servant-hearted and positive. Able to adapt approach to provide best support.

· Fluent in spoken and written English

Our Offer

Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in serving the worldwide Persecuted Church. We offer you a versatile position in an international, dynamic environment, a professional team and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. As a global organization we are used to combining working from home with working from the office and to have flexible working hours. This position is preferably based in the UK, or the Netherlands.

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Open Doors is an international, interdenominational organization that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith.

Open Doors International supports the worldwide organization with services such as Communications, Marketing, People & Culture, Advocacy, IT, Program Management, Finance and Global Research by working in a service-oriented way with teams and colleagues in countries with an Open Doors Development or Field office.

Global Field Leadership & Support teams at ODI work under the leadership of the Chief Programs Officer and consists of Regional Directors with Field Technical and Program Management specialists.

Position: Centre Operations Manager

Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Jamyang Buddhist Centre, London, with the option for some remote working.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required with TOIL.

Application Deadline: July 16

Purpose

As Centre Operations Manager, you work closely with the Executive Director to support Jamyang’s mission of fostering a caring, warmhearted community. You are the backbone of day-to-day operations, supervising local and resident volunteers in essential tasks such as facilities upkeep, team meal preparation, and general site care. You manage procurement and ensure that operational systems and processes are both effective and aligned with Jamyang’s values.

 You’ll also play a key role in helping the Centre live its environmental commitments—making mindful choices in purchasing, resource use, and daily operations that reflect our shared care for the planet.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team & Volunteer Supervision

· Supervise local and resident volunteers in daily centre tasks (facilities upkeep; team meal preparation; general site care), ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and with care.

· Create and manage volunteer rotas, provide on-the-job guidance, and foster a supportive environment that aligns with Jamyang’s values of care and interconnectedness.

2. Procurement & Resource Management

· Oversee the procurement of goods and services essential for the centre’s operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

· Maintain supplier relationships and monitor inventories to support seamless centre operations.

3. Operational Systems & Process Improvement

· Design and implement operational processes that support Jamyang’s mission and values, including record-keeping, contractor management, and facilities oversight: from scheduling minor repairs to coordinating decorative maintenance and small improvement projects.

· Administer digital tools (Asana, BreatheHR, QuickBooks Online) to support collaboration and productivity across the team.

· Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements (liaising with external H&S consultants).

4. Finance & Administration

· Oversee invoice tracking, vendor payments, and financial hygiene (liaising with the external bookkeeping service).

· Support budget monitoring, insurance, utilities, contracts, and other administrative tasks as required.

5. Leadership & Collaboration

· Collaborate closely with the People & Community Coordinator to align systems, onboarding, volunteer support, and community engagement initiatives.

· Foster a culture of calm, warmheartedness, and integrity across all operational functions.

Is This You?

The successful candidate is an adaptable and warm-hearted operational leader who balances strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving. They are energised by the opportunity to support Jamyang’s activities and values through collaborative relationships, effective systems, and the empowerment of staff and volunteers.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

3–5 years’ experience managing admin or operations in a small organisation or charity, and understand what it takes to keep things running smoothly.

Process Improver: You’re confident designing and refining systems, whether it’s vendor coordination, digital tools, or day-to-day facilities management.

Financially Literate: You’re comfortable processing invoices, working with budgets, and collaborating on financial systems with attention to detail.

Tech-Savvy Organiser: You’re comfortable using tools like BreatheHR, Quickbooks Online, Microsoft Office, and you use digital tools to streamline operations.

Organised Operator: You’re skilled at managing multiple moving parts—balancing tasks, timelines, and priorities with calm focus and follow-through.

Compensation and Benefits

· £28,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience

· 35-hour workweek (below market average), supporting a healthy work-life balance

· 33 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays), above the UK statutory minimum

· Opportunities for professional development and training

· A warm, values-driven work environment at the heart of Jamyang Buddhist Centre

· Healthy, home-cooked vegan lunches provided on working days

· Free access to our full programme of teachings and events (unless otherwise indicated)

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills, established in 2016 as the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. Our mission is: to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent, and our values of Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration sit at the heart of what we do and how we go about our work. We seek to harness tech as a positive tool for social mobility and improve the gender and ethnic diversity of the tech workforce.

We are a small, specialist college with 500 students and apprentices on roll at present but with plans now well underway to grow to 850+ learners by December 2025 across our two fantastic new city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico) and Manchester (Ancoats).

We stand apart from other Colleges due to:

● The quality of teaching, learning and assessment of computer science and related

subjects.

● Our fantastic progression outcomes for our learners.

● The breadth and depth of our industry partnerships.

● Our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially those from more disadvantaged backgrounds.

● Our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners.

We received ‘Good’, with Outstanding features, in our first Ofsted inspection in

October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that blends creativity with data insight to

deliver engaging, effective campaigns that support recruitment and engagement across Ada’s key audiences.

To be successful in the role the post holder will:

● Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and coordinate content across channels.

● Be detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret performance data and act on insights.

● Be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in an evolving environment.

● Bring an interest in digital marketing and a desire to grow skills across social media,

website management, and campaign delivery.

● Demonstrate working knowledge of digital marketing tools, platforms and analytics (CMS systems, Meta and Google Ads, web analytics dashboards.)

● Understand basic design principles and be comfortable supporting colleagues to shape and optimize social-media first creative assets.

● Show initiative and a practical approach to problem-solving and campaign execution.

● Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Role Responsibilities

● Post and schedule content across Ada’s social media platforms and website.

● Monitor performance across platforms and use analytics to inform content and campaign optimization.

● Plan and deliver targeted paid campaigns across social media and contextual advertising platforms.

● Collaborate with agencies and media publishers to support effective campaign delivery.

● Optimize live, paid media campaigns (adjusting creative, messaging and targeting to

maximize impact)

Website management:

● Create news items for the website.

● Ensure pages are SEO optimized to drive organic traffic.

● Manage annual website reviews and implement changes.

●Analyse and optimize website performance.

● Support the delivery and tracking of Ada’s annual communications plan across target

audiences.

● Stay up to date with digital marketing trends and platform developments to keep Ada’s activity current and effective and contribute to Ada’s overall digital marketing approach.

Other Requirements

● A passion for working with young people and adults to help improve their life chances.

● A commitment to on-going personal development.

● A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.

● Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with Government guidelines for safeguarding.

Variation to this Job Description

This is a description of the job as it is at present and is current at date of issue. The duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties or responsibilities may be required of this position. The job description will be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure that appropriate revisions are incorporated, and that it relates to the job to be performed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Any job offer will be conditional on various, appropriate, pre-employment checks including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks, if deemed necessary, and supportive references.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

● To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

● To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

● To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

● To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;

● To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please get in touch with the HR department.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and a supporting cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the relevant experience you may have.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis based on receipt of applications and we reserve the right to remove the advert before the above closing date so early applications are recommended.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!

Executive Officer: Ministerial Oversight

The Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Officer to support the processes relating to ministerial oversight. Working alongside the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries, you will be providing executive support to the candidating processes, the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee, the Ministers of other Conferences and Churches programme and arranging for ordination services. The role will offer high level support to the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries on a wide range of matters including the convening of committees and preparing papers. 

About You

We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to ministerial oversight, enjoys matters of detail, and is interested in supporting the work of the Church.

The role will require someone who is intellectually curious, enthusiastic, highly organised and able to follow detailed processes carefully and sensitively.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR.

Closing date:             6 July 2025

Interview date: 18 July 2025

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