Human resources jobs
Hours: 25 hours per week
Base: Shipley office with travel to other offices (Skipton/Harrogate)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,050 (Full time equivalent)
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Volunteer Manager to lead the development, coordination, and growth of our volunteer programme supporting unpaid carers (both adults and young carers).
This role will focus on recruiting, training, and supporting a diverse volunteer base, including members of the public, college students, and student social workers to deliver a range of support across our services. Alongside this, the Volunteer Manager will play a key role in building internal capacity by equipping staff with the skills and confidence to effectively support volunteers in their roles. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen a volunteer offer that has real impact for carers in our community.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement:
- Develop and deliver effective volunteer recruitment strategies
- Promote volunteering opportunities through outreach, partnerships, and campaigns
- Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organisations to attract volunteers
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including onboarding and safer recruitment checks
Volunteer Training & Development:
- Design and deliver induction and training programmes for volunteers
- Ensure volunteers are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for their roles
- Support student placements (e.g. social work students) to meet learning objectives
Volunteer Supervision & Support:
- Provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and pastoral support to volunteers
- Monitor volunteer wellbeing, performance, and development
- Address any issues or concerns in a timely and supportive manner
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and rewarding volunteer experience
Supporting Staff to Work with Volunteers:
- Train and support internal staff to effectively supervise and work alongside volunteers
- Develop guidance, tools, and best practice resources for staff
- Promote a culture where volunteering is valued and embedded across the organisation
Quality, Safeguarding & Compliance:
- Ensure all volunteering activity is safe, ethical, and compliant with organisational policies
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer activity and engagement
- Support safeguarding processes and ensure volunteers understand their responsibilities
Service Development:
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the volunteer programme
- Gather feedback from volunteers, staff, and service users to inform improvements
- Support reporting on volunteer impact and outcomes
For an informal discussion, please reach out to: Dolly Dalton.
This is an opportunity to join a dedicated organisation that is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of carers. If you are passionate about supporting others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th June 2026
Proposed interview date: Friday 10th July 2026 (Shipley)
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice & support to carers, to the people they care for and professionals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Female* Partnership Recovery & Development Manager to join the Bristol Mental Health Partnership and Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership BSW. You will join us on a Permanent basis working 18.75 hours each week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of Point 22 £33,699 per annum pro rata and benefits.
The Bristol Mental Health Partnership came to exist in October 2014 when voluntary organisations (such as Missing Link, Second Step, Nilaari and Off The Record) came together with AWP to provide secondary mental health services in Bristol. The Bristol Mental Health Partnership aims to deliver recovery and wellbeing opportunities for people with mental health needs across Bristol by engaging with service users in the community and using a range of skills to deliver support specific to the service user and their recovery goals. The post involves working with and alongside multiple organisations that form the Recovery Bristol Partnership.
The BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership was launched in 2025, and is a voluntary sector partnership committed to providing expert mental health support at the right time and in the right place for people living in BSW. The BSW Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership is a new collaboration made up of: Second Step, Alabare, Nilaari and Missing Link. As our Recovery and Development Manager you will work closely with NHS community mental health services provided by Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust (AWP) and manage our Recovery Navigators who are based in the Access Community Mental Health teams across BSW.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
- Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
- 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
- Excellent development and training opportunities
- Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
- Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Health and Wellbeing programme
About the role:
As our Female* Partnership Recovery & Development Manager you will need to work collaboratively and effectively in partnership with all agencies to ensure productive partnership working. You will support the development and implementation of a range of voluntary community sector roles throughout community mental health services in the Recovery Bristol Partnership and Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership BSW. You will manage our Assistant Recovery Navigators, Recovery Navigators, Crisis Workers, Peer Recovery Workers and Facilitated Discharge Worker working in different hubs across Bristol, BaNES Swindon and Wiltshire.
Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Partnership Recovery & Development Manager:
- Work in partnership with AWP and Second Step to ensure the development and performance of VCS staff
- Facilitate partnership working between VCS partners and AWP, by acting as a key advocate for VCS roles at all Partnership meetings
- Proactively and professionally address and resolve challenges, working in a collaborative way, to ensure VCS staff are working within the remit of their roles
- Maintain and promote good understanding of Community Mental Health Services and the wider Bristol, BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Mental Health Services
- Analyse problems and situations and find long-term solutions that benefit and improve the partnerships
- Support the RBP to embed VCS Management policies and procedures to support effective Human Resources management and ensure the health and wellbeing of VCS staff
- Promote a supportive and recovery focused culture within the partnerships
- Support recruitment across the partnerships
- Carry out HR processes for staff working in both partnerships, for example, inductions, probationary reviews, appraisals, performance and absence management and disciplinaries
- In partnership with AWP managers conduct quality assurance reviews and ensure any issues are resolved
- Uphold the values, ethos and culture of Missing Link ensuring staff feel valued, supported and connected to the organisation
- Work as part of the Missing Link on call system
- Carry out role adopting and promoting the values of the organisation and within the staff code of conduct
What we are looking for in our ideal Female* Partnership Recovery & Development Manager
- IT skills including ability to produce various documents in Word, and use of email and internet
- Experience working with multi agency partners
- Significant experience working with people with mental health needs or a similar setting
- Implementing new ways of working / new practices within a recovery orientated service
- Experience of managing a team and working in disciplinary role
- Management experience, including staff support, supervision and performance management
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Proven knowledge of HR processes and procedures
- Demonstrable experience of being proactive rather than reactive: focuses on preventing problems in the future rather than just resolving immediate issues
- Hold a full driving licence and have access to appropriate motorised vehicle
Please apply now to join us as our Female* Partnership Recovery & Development Manager and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its Partners do.
Following a restructure within our People Team at SEL Mind, we are excited to offer a new opportunity for a People Systems Administrator.
This role plays a vital part of ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our People systems and processes. As part of a friendly and committed team, you will contribute directly to delivering a positive, supportive and professional experience for colleagues across the organisation.
In this role you will provide high-quality administrative support across People processes, working with data, systems and colleagues to ensure accuracy, efficiency and confidentiality at all times.
You will enjoy a varied workload requiring excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You will be confident planning and prioritising your workload, managing multiple tasks and working on your own initiative as well as following established procedures.
You will thrive in this role if you bring a flexible can-do attitude and a calm, problem-solving approach to your work, take pride in delivering accurate work, and are proactive in supporting both your team and the wider organisation.
Proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications – particularly Word, Excel and Outlook – are also essential for this role. The recruitment process will include a test of administrative and IT skills and an in-person interview.
Closing date: Tuesday 9th June (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: 26th and 30th June
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you love working with numbers? Are you passionate about accuracy and details? Would you like to use your skills to make a global impact? Join BMS World Mission as our Expenditure Accounts Assistant.
We are looking for a part-time Expenditure Accounts Assistant to join our small, fast-paced finance team in providing the organisation with excellent financial services. In this role, you will assist in the maintenance of the purchase ledger to process purchase transactions into our accounting system and assist with the monthly bank reconciliations.
About you: The successful candidate will be a flexible team player with excellent numeracy and organisational skills and superb attention to detail. Ideally you will have experience of purchase ledger processing or be willing to learn.
About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
Why this role matters: This role is the primary point of processing for all purchase invoices and expenses, ensuring accuracy of our financial records and being a key point of contact for suppliers and staff.
If you are a hard-working and detail-oriented individual who wants to use your skills to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you.
Key Information
Location: Didcot/hybrid
Hours: 21 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £26,515 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 1 July 2026
Interview date: Friday 10 July 2026
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Adric Nazareth, International Finance Business Partner. We will also be holding lunchtime Q&As for enquirers on:
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Friday 12 June, 13:00 - 13:30
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Monday 15 June, 13:00 - 13:30
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Thursday 18 June 13:00 - 13:30
Please note that normal work will be paused 22 to 26 June for a conference and Adric and HR will not be replying to emails during this time.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
At Place2Be, we believe that no child should face mental health problems alone. Our people are central to making that mission a reality — and you’ll play a vital role in bringing exceptional colleagues into our organisation with care, integrity and compassion.
We’re looking for a Recruitment & Onboarding Lead to oversee high‑quality, values‑based recruitment across the UK. You’ll ensure every new starter joins us smoothly, safely and with a positive experience, while leading and developing a small, dedicated team.
In this role, you will:
- Design the approach to deliver effective, inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Champion safer recruitment and uphold the highest standards of compliance
- Lead, coach and support a team of Recruitment & Onboarding Officers
- Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems and candidate experience
- Oversee all pre‑employment checks and ensure onboarding is accurate, timely and values‑led
- Use data and insight to inform decision‑making and workforce planning
- Lead creative attraction and employer brand initiatives, including social media and multi‑channel campaigns
- Prepare the organisation for our annual summer peak, ensuring we can recruit at pace without compromising quality
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience managing high‑volume, end‑to‑end recruitment processes
- Experience leading and developing a recruitment team
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment and pre‑employment compliance
- A calm, resilient and solutions‑focused approach
- Experience embedding inclusive recruitment practices and a commitment to EDI
- Confidence advising and influencing hiring managers at all levels
- Strong digital literacy, including ATS/HR systems
- Creativity in attraction strategies and employer brand activation
- A genuine connection to our values: Perseverance, Integrity, Creativity and Compassion
Please note: our peak recruitment period is June–September, annual leave during this time is planned carefully to ensure we can meet demand.
If you’re passionate about inclusive, values‑driven recruitment and want to make a meaningful impact on children’s mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 07 June 2026
1st Interview date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June via Teams
2nd Interview date: 23 June 2026 in person
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
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.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
At PHG, we’ve spent nearly 30 years turning complex science into practical health policy. We are now looking for a versatile Administration and Communications Officer to join our team.
As Administration and Communications Officer you can expect to spend half your time supporting our external-facing communications activities, including, designing digital and print content and keeping our website up to date. From monitoring analytics to maintaining our house style, you’ll help ensure our policy perspectives reach the right people. The other half of your time will be spent ensuring our office and HR functions run smoothly. This includes essential HR admin (payroll, recruitment, and contracts), coordinating meetings and events, and managing our office facilities. However, no two weeks are likely to be the same.
Who You Are
You’re someone who loves variety and doesn't mind switching gears from designing a newsletter to booking an external meeting in the same afternoon.
Our Ideal Candidate
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You have an eye for detail and enjoy using different software (e.g. Adobe Indesign, Canva) to create impactful content
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You’re proficient in Google/Microsoft and either know your way around CMS/CRM platforms or are excited to learn.
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You can juggle competing priorities without dropping standards or missing deadlines.
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You’re a team player who is self-motivated, professional, and ready to take the initiative.
This is a chance to work at the intersection of science and policy in a flexible, supportive environment.
The PHG Foundation is a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge.
After looking through the job description and person specification, please supply a copy of your current CV together with a supporting statement showing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Our mission is making science work for health
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!
About Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is an independent environmental charity dedicated to restoring and protecting the rivers of the Bristol Avon catchment for people and wildlife.
We work across urban and rural landscapes to deliver practical river restoration, natural flood management, climate resilience, biodiversity recovery and community engagement projects at a catchment scale. Our work ranges from removing barriers to fish migration and restoring river habitat, through to supporting regenerative farming, creating wetlands and woodlands, and engaging communities in citizen science and environmental action.
As the Trust continues to grow in scale, ambition and complexity, we are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head of Operations to help strengthen our organisational systems, support our team and enable the effective delivery of our strategic vision.
Location
Hybrid working – with regular attendance across BART offices, project sites and meetings within the Bristol Avon catchment.
Reports to
Chief Executive Officer
Hours
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Flexible working arrangements considered.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Operations will play a central leadership role within Bristol Avon Rivers Trust, ensuring the organisation operates safely, effectively, efficiently and sustainably as it continues to grow.
This is a strategic and hands-on operational role overseeing organisational systems, support governance, HR, compliance, health & safety, programme management support and internal operations.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help manage the organisations systems and culture needed to support high-quality delivery across a growing environmental charity.
The role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic organisations, enjoys problem solving and optimising systems, understanding and making sense of complexity, and is motivated by supporting teams to deliver meaningful impact and achieving the organisations goals.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Leadership & Operations
- Lead and oversee day-to-day organisational operations across the Trust
- Develop and improve internal systems, processes and operational procedures
- Support organisational planning and delivery against BART’s strategic objectives
- Work closely with the CEO and senior managers to support organisational growth and resilience
- Contribute to organisational decision-making and leadership culture
People & HR Management
- Oversee HR systems, policies and procedures
- Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development processes
- Help foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture
- Support managers with operational people-management matters
- Coordinate staff wellbeing and professional development initiatives
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with charity, company and employment regulations
- Support the CEO with governance processes, trustee reporting and organisational policies
- Oversee organisational risk management systems
- Ensure appropriate insurance, contracts and compliance frameworks are in place
- Lead on operational health & safety systems and organisational compliance
Organisational Systems
- Support organisational budgeting and financial monitoring alongside the finance and Senior Leadership team
- Oversee operational procurement and contract management systems
- Support implementation and optimisation of organisational systems, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and IT systems including cyber security
- Improve internal reporting and programme coordination systems
Programme & Delivery Support
- Support operational coordination across BART programmes and projects
- Help ensure teams are appropriately resourced and supported
- Improve organisational project management systems and workflows
- Support efficient collaboration across delivery teams
- Contribute to organisational development opportunities and partnerships
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant experience in operational management, organisational leadership or business management
- Experience developing and improving organisational systems and processes
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance and organisational risk management
- Experience supporting HR and people-management processes
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work strategically while also being comfortable with operational detail
- Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and organisational software systems
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within the environmental, charity or public sector
- Knowledge of charity governance and funding environments
- Experience supporting organisational growth and change management
- Familiarity with CRM systems and operational databases
- Understanding of health & safety systems within field-based organisations
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused
- Enjoys enabling others to succeed
- Can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery
- Is calm and adaptable in a growing organisation
- Has strong emotional intelligence and leadership skills
- Wants to help a small organisation grow and deliver its goal of restoring rivers, landscapes and communities
Why Join BART?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK’s growing rivers trusts at a pivotal stage in its development.
You’ll join a passionate and ambitious team delivering meaningful environmental change across the Bristol Avon catchment, while helping build the organisational foundations needed for long-term impact.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas close
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 9% Employer pension contribution
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support
- Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with real environmental impact
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, particularly those underrepresented within the environmental sector.
About Us
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition unites the voices of parents, children, providers, early years professionals and the wider business community, working together for investment and reform of early education and childcare in England.
We believe that we all benefit from a well-functioning early education system and we all have a role to play in ensuring it works for children, parents and the economy.
We are backed by some of the most high-profile campaign and research organisations in the UK. Our members span providers, parent groups, trade unions, the business community and NGOs. Together, we use our collective voice and research to build public and political support for change.
This is an exciting time to join the Coalition. We have experienced significant growth in recent years and, with early years firmly on the political agenda, we expect this to continue.
About the role
- Hours: 30 hours per week (this can be worked over 4 or 5 days). We will consider other working patterns with a minimum of 3.5 days per week worked over 4.
- Duration: Two-year contract, renewed subject to funding
- Location: Home-working, can be based anywhere in the country
- Salary: c. £53,820 per annum FTE (£43,056 pro-rata for 4 days)
We are a remote team, with most colleagues based outside London. This role will support the whole organisation and requires occasional in-person meetings such as in-person team planning days which you will be expected to travel to.
We work flexibly and understand the realities of balancing work with caring commitments. We trust you to manage your time, but expect most hours to be worked within core office hours. To support effective remote working, all staff work on Thursdays.
This is a senior, cross-cutting leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation. You will lead on operations, finance, HR and organisational systems, while working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board to ensure the Coalition is sustainable, well-run, and set up for growth and impact.
About You
You are an experienced operations leader with a strong track record of building and running effective organisational systems, ideally within a charity, social impact or policy environment.
You are equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver. You bring strong financial and organisational management skills, and are motivated by enabling high-impact teams to thrive.
You have experience working at senior leadership level and are confident operating across a small, fast-paced organisation where priorities can shift quickly. You are a systems thinker who can spot gaps, create structure, and improve how things work.
What You Can Expect to Be Doing
Function leadership
- Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team
- Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and growth
- Support organisational decision-making, balancing operational, financial and strategic priorities
Develop operations and organisational systems
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring efficient and effective operations
- Develop and implement systems, processes and policies to support a scaling organisation
- Take ownership of organisational infrastructure (e.g. CRM, internal systems, workflows)
- Improve internal coordination, planning and ways of working across functions
Financial management and sustainability
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting, invoicing and payments
- Support organisational financial planning, forecasting and scenario modelling
- Work with external accountants/bookkeepers and ensure strong financial controls
- Support the Executive Director and Board on financial governance and decision-making
People management
- Ensure the organisation has robust HR systems in place, ensuring they reflect changes in legislation, support staff wellbeing and development and foster an inclusive and positive culture
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and staff contracts
- Support performance management, team development and organisational culture
Programme and contract management
- Oversee operational delivery of programmes and projects
- Manage funder agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance and reporting
- Support programme leads with planning, delivery tracking and coordination
- Strengthen systems for delivery and accountability
Governance and organisational support
- Support effective governance, including Board coordination and reporting
- Ensure strong administration of meetings, papers and decision-making processes
- Strengthen alignment between governance, strategy and operations
Cross-organisational leadership
- Act as a central coordination point across policy, campaigns, research and communications
- Support other heads of function to deliver effectively through strong operational systems
- Identify and address organisational capacity gaps, particularly in admin, finance and infrastructure
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior leadership level
- Strong experience in operations and financial management
- Experience establishing or improving systems and organisational infrastructure
- Experience of HR processes and people management
- Experience supporting governance and working with senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in a small, fast-paced and growing organisation
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in a charity, coalition, membership or policy organisation
- Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling
- Experience managing CRMs or digital systems
- While not essential, we would welcome applications from candidate who have either a HR or a financial qualification i.e. CIPD qualified or AAT qualification or similar level of experience and knowledg
The application process
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) by the listed closing date. No agencies please. We recognise that the use of AI technologies can be useful in reducing the work that goes into job-hunting, however, we kindly request that you use your cover letter to evidence that you have understood the requirements of the role and provide examples of how you can meet the criteria.
The EECC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We use anonymous recruiting during the application process and we use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidate in order to diversify our staff team.
We regret that our small team does not have capacity to respond to unsuccessful applicants individually.
Timeline
- Closing date: 23:30, Thursday 11th June
- Notified for interview by: Tuesday 16th June
- Interviews: We expect this to be a two-stage interview process with first interviews held on either 24th or 25th June and second stage interviews arranged an agreed time.
Working together for an early education and childcare sector that delivers for our children, for parents, and for the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Deputy Director (Operations & Finance) is a new position in the organisation that will lead the day-to-day running of the organisation, bringing together operations, HR, governance, finance oversight and property management under clear, reliable leadership. Working closely with the Director and deputising in their absence, you will line-manage teams across finance, buildings, studios and administration, and act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
Beyond keeping the organisation running well, you will play a central role in what comes next including delivery of our 3–5-year strategic business plan, securing a permanent home for the charity, developing Not Another Art School as a scaled income stream, and supporting our pathway toward Arts Council England NPO status.
This is a hands-on, generalist leadership role. You will need to be equally comfortable reviewing a lease, running a Board meeting, troubleshooting an IT system and supporting a member of staff sometimes all in the same week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead governance and compliance acting as Company Secretary, coordinating Board activity, managing statutory filings, and overseeing health & safety, GDPR, and HR frameworks
- Oversee day-to-day operations across studios, galleries, offices, and project spacesLead on all HR processes recruitment, contracts, appraisals, and staff support for a team of ten
- Manage financial oversight alongside the Finance Manager: budgets, cash flow, management accounts, year-end, and funder reporting
- Develop and manage property relationships lease negotiations, landlord liaison, new site acquisition in line with agreed strategy
- Support fundraising applications and funder compliance, and contribute to building diversified income across earned revenue, trusts & foundations, and public funding
- Drive delivery of the strategic business plan, including NAAS development and ACE Illuminate audience data preparation
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need to come from the arts sector, but you do need to be operationally excellent, values-driven, and genuinely excited by what TBFAF is becoming. We are looking for someone with strong experience running operations in a small organisation, solid understanding of governance and finance, confidence managing teams, and the breadth to hold a wide remit without dropping the ball.Experience in property or facilities management, HR management, and familiarity with fundraising applications are all desirable, alongside arts, charity, or cultural sector experience and experience working with Boards of Trustees.
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!
BMT is a small, agile charity growing its team, establishing a permanent office, and widening its national impact. This is a critical moment to join and help shape its future. We are seeking a proactive, collaborative senior leader who is equally comfortable with high-level direction and hands-on delivery - someone who gets things done, brings people with them, and acts consistently in the best interests of the organisation and the communities it serves. The COO will ensure BMT's finances, HR, operations, and administration run smoothly, whilst implementing robust systems and preparing the organisation for its next stage of growth.
About the British Muslim Trust
The British Muslim Trust is a UK-registered charity that provides confidential support and safe reporting for victims of anti‑Muslim hate across the UK, research and advocacy. BMT is dedicated to empowering communities through transformational support and to robustly monitor and record anti-Muslim hostility, hate crime and incidents. At the heart of the British Muslim Trust are grassroots communities around the country - the charity aims to connect with the most vulnerable - especially young people and women – who are most affected by anti-Muslim hostility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At HT Church Cambridge, we’re looking for someone to be responsible for all aspects of our church finances. You’ll be enthusiastic, discreet, trustworthy, diplomatic, and able to keep calm under pressure. For applicants with additional HR experience, we can offer up to 37.5 hours per week (full-time) for the right candidate.
HT is a growing church with around 1,000 people (including children, young people, students, and adults), 34 staff, and an annual turnover of around £1.5 million. Our finances are also growing and becoming more complex, and we are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Finance Officer to facilitate our continued growth.
As Finance Officer, you will be directly or indirectly responsible for all aspects of church finances – from managing the day-to-day running of the church finances to ensuring all transactions are posted and reconciled, producing timely, accurate, and insightful monthly financial information, and working with the auditors to produce a set of audited accounts at the end of the financial year.
While you will be day-to-day line managed by the Operations Director, you will work closely with the Treasurer, who will oversee you and advise you on financial aspects of your work.
Contract
Full-time, permanent
(We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements)
Salary
£50,000 per annum
The Director of Operations for Edinburgh International Book Festival [EIBF] sits at the intersection of programme delivery, organisational management and operational leadership. The role combines events delivery with charity-wide management. This ensures that EIBF runs smoothly, festivals and events happen effectively, and all activity aligns with our charitable objectives and purpose.
The Director of Operations will lead all operational and logistical aspects of the annual Book Festival and year-round programmes. They will ensure effective governance, efficient systems, safe and compliant event delivery, and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to support the charity’s mission to promote engagement with, and enjoyment of, books, writing and ideas. They will manage relationships and contracts with site and production teams, and a range of other key stakeholders and partners. They will own and actively manage policy and systems management in the organisation, including oversight of digital infrastructure, as well as lead the HR function in a busy organisation.
Success in the role will balance the following elements:
- Leading the operational delivery of the Festival and programmes including effective stewarding of key relationships and contractors
- Optimising the culture of EIBF through effective management of HR and internal processes
- Effective management of EIBF planning, systems and processes, including digital transformation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic operations
- Strategic contribution
- Festival delivery
- People and resource management
- Governance and compliance
- Systems and process improvement
- Leadership and team management
Essential Person specification:
- Significant senior operational leadership experience within a complex, fast paced organisation
- Proven experience translating organisational strategy into effective operational delivery, systems and processes
- Experience leading organisational change, growth or transformation while maintaining operational resilience • Strong experience delivering complex live events or public programmes, including logistics, production, venues, and supplier management
- Experience managing contracts, procurement processes, and strategic operational partnerships
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management, and health and safety
- Experience leading HR processes, people management, and organisational culture development
- Experience delivering systems development, digital transformation, or process improvement projects
- Strong understanding of organisational infrastructure including IT, CRM, ticketing. and data governance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work strategically while remaining practical and hands-on in a small, agile organisation
For more information on key responsibilities and person specifications please see full Job Description on EIBF website.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 2026.
Interviews will be held in central Edinburgh during the week of 6th July. Remote interview requests will be considered but in person is preferred.
We are seeking an Operations and Resource Manager to provide effective day-to-day operational leadership across the life of Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission, ensuring that people, property, systems and resources are managed well in support of the organisation’s worship, mission, heritage, community activity and public engagement. The role will combine practical operational management with strong oversight of HR, finance, property contracts, compliance and safeguarding, helping the organisation remain well run, responsive and able to grow and change over time.
Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission is a thriving, inclusive, diverse and active Methodist Church and Circuit and a significant historic site in Central London. As the first Methodist Church built in London, and the headquarters of John Wesley, the site includes: the Chapel, the Museum of Methodism, John Wesley’s House, John Wesley’s tomb, as well as meeting rooms, offices and a resident community.
In order to apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and a supporting statement (not exceeding 600 words) explaining how you meet each element of the essential and any of the desirable criteria of the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Involve Northwest is an innovative, community-based organisation with an approach that is grounded in our core belief that the services we offer are free, confidential, and are motivated for public benefit, and not profit.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week (to be discussed)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (FTE) Depending on experience
Reporting To: Board of Directors
Responsible For: Operations & HR Director, Finance Manager and supporting Consultants.
This role is subject to a DBS check and subscription to the update service in line with the internal Safer Recruitment Policy.
Core Responsibilities
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Lead the organisation, establish its standards, and represent it as the public face and ambassador.
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Serve as the organisation’s figurehead while strengthening and expanding relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders.
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Define the strategic direction in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
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Implement the strategic plan and drive sustainable organisational growth.
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Provide strong financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation, and asset management.
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Prioritise and advance the diversification of funding streams with overall accountability.
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Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance including GDPR, H&S, Safeguarding, Charity Governance.
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Build and develop a strong workforce while fostering a unified, one-team culture.
Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities
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Lead the organisation, providing direct line management to the Operations and Human Resources Director, Finance Manager and Consultants.
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Deliver strong, visible leadership across the organisation.
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Accountable for shaping, influencing, and delivering both internal and external operational strategies.
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Maintain strategic oversight of existing contracts and services, ensuring effective delivery and performance.
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Develop, monitor, and review key operational resources, including business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.
Strategic Responsibilities
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Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.
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Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Identify the opportunities for collaboration and diversification.
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Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
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Reviewing all aspects of service provision and the roles of Involve Northwest personnel.
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Oversee management of Involve Northwest assets, including any buildings.
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Assist in identifying new premises and the basis upon which they are occupied (purchased/leased) in the context of Involve Northwest’s needs.
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Lead on organisational change; provide governance around internal resources, communication and marketing, and growth.
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Lead on all funding opportunities, including the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.
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Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.
Partnerships Management
Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate. Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.
The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s influence within our network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision.
You would also be expected to identify, explore, and develop new partnerships outside Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with organisations in both the public and private sectors.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.
Company Duties and Responsibilities:
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Evaluate and work in line with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015, the Companies Act, Charity Law and UK GDPR.
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Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures.
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Represent the charity in the best manner.
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Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.
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Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.
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Work within Involve Northwest’s practice standards.
Person Specification – Essential
Experience
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Significant experience in a senior management role.
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Development of a strategy with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.
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Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.
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The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.
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Track record in delivering business change.
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Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
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Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.
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Significant experience in overseeing bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.
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Strong decision-making skills.
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Budget management experience.
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Developing communication and delivery strategies.
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Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.
Knowledge and Skills
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Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.
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Proven track record in change management.
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Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.
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The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.
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Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.
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Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.
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Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
Personal Attributes
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Innovative thinking.
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A belief in the Organisation’s service delivery and objectives.
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Enthusiasm and a catalyst to motivate others.
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Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example
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Good communication skills with excellent people skills
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Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.
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The ability to deliver honest feedback in a direct but emotionally intelligent way.
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Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.
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Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.
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Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.
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High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.
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Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.
As a community-focused employer who values the health and well-being of our employees, Involve Northwest encourages a positive work-life balance and actively supports our staff so they can better support the community.
We offer a range of benefits to fulfil this, including:
· 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
· Birthday Day Off
· Company Pension & Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months)
· Extra days of annual leave for service loyalty
Please note this role is subject to a 6-month probation period, 2 satisfactory references, right to work and DBS check.
Involve Northwest is committed to the welfare and safety of all individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. We recognise our responsibility to protect the well-being of children, young people, and adults who may come into contact with our charity and its projects. We have a clear Safer Recruitment Policy in place, which is applied to all staff, including third-party individuals and volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Manager
Required for September 2026
3 days per week, term time only plus 2 weeks
Actual salary £15,400
FTE £30,000 per annum
We are seeking to appoint a Charity Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability, profile, and impact of the Foundation.
About the role
Your role will involve developing and delivering the Foundation’s fundraising strategy, generating income, leading communications and engagement, overseeing day-to-day operations and administration and supporting strong charity governance in line with best practice.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with operational experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to making a difference within our community.
This is an excellent opportunity to support the local community the trust serves, and to work as part of a great team. If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 26 June 2026
To apply please download an application form from our website. Completed application forms should be returned to Human Resources, Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG
This Foundation is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all and ensuring that all stages of the recruitment and selection process are free from unlawful discrimination and bias. Recruitment and selection procedures may be monitored to ensure that applicants are not being discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic; sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.
We exist to support the children and wider community served by the schools in the Endeavour Academies Trust
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


