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The Willesden Area Director of Ministry is a senior member of the Willesden Area Team, responsible for providing visionary leadership and ensuring good management of key ministry initiatives. Specifically, the postholder oversees fostering vocations to lay and ordained ministries, directing ordinands, supervising post ordination training, overseeing clergy ministerial review, development, and training, facilitating lay training programmes, holding diocesan Clergy Well-being portfolio. As a senior member of the Willesden Area Team the Area Director of Ministry will also contribute to strategic planning and implementation of ministry objectives within the Area.

The Willesden ADM serves as the Diocesan Portfolio lead for Clergy Well-Being. Collaborating with The Bishop’s Adviser to the Bishop of London, they work with other Area Directors of Ministry (ADMs), the London College of Bishops, and diocesan and Area colleagues, to create a strategic vision and processes to implement improved Clergy Well-Being across the diocese.

Job responsibilities 

Develop Vocations and Support Ordinands  

• Organises events to equip and inspire both lay and ordained vocations. 
• Collaborates with clergy/churches to nurture a diversity of vocations. 
• Leads the AADO team overseeing candidate discernment and ordinand training. 
• Supports ordinands through training, collaborating with TEIs. 

Manages Post-Ordination Training, CMD and IME2  

• Oversees Area post-ordination training programs (IME2). 
• Plan Area ordination retreats and services. 
• Manages the curate placement process for the Willesden Area. 
• Organises training events for clergy and LLM development. 
• Facilitate Area training events (including Clergy Study Days and Area Conferences) 
• Oversee the Willesden Area process of Ministerial Development Review (MDR) 
• Ensure regular communication about training opportunities and grants. 
• Participate and deliver diocesan and national training programmes. 

Lay Training  

• Ensures high-quality training for lay ministers. 
• Communicates training opportunities within and beyond the diocese. 

Collaborates & Communicates  

• Participates in regular meetings with the Area Leadership Team. 
• Works with Diocesan Director of Ministry and within Diocesan Ministry Team. 
• Works with other ADMs, DDO and participates in diocesan initiatives. 

Team Leadership  

• Recruit, manage, motivate, and develop direct reports, promoting continuous learning and collaborative working. 

Diocesan Lead on Clergy Well-being Portfolio 

• Advises the London College of Bishops on Clergy Well-being best practice. 
• In consultation with Area and diocesan stakeholders, to provide strategic oversight of diocesan clergy well-being. 
• Overseas the Diocesan Clergy Well-being budget. 
• Line-manage the Diocesan Disability Ministry Enabler  
• Undertake other duties commensurate of the role.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience of Ordained/Lay Ministerial strategic planning  
• Experience of teaching/training theology or ministry
• Is a practicing Anglican  
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Experience of fostering vocations
• Significant experience in effective parochial ministry
• Experience managing/supervising a team  
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Willingness to flexible working
• Right to work in the UK
• A commitment to professional development  
• The person will require an enhanced DBS check

Desirable 

• Is ordained  
• Knowledge of the New Diocesan Discernment Process
• IT proficiency (MS Office suite)
• Knowledge of IME2 provision

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus paid bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

The interviews will be held on 23rd May 2025 in-person at our office in London.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

This is a key role within the Executive Leadership team, with accountability for Finance, Procurement and IT at the Globe. You will work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to drive strong business as usual delivery, and provide provide balanced insight to Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Group so that they can take responsibility for questioning routines and rituals, and for streamlining processes that improve efficiency.

The Finance Director is the lead on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and is a key part of other relevant committees. You will also attend and report at Board meetings, developing strong working relationships with Board members, the Artistic Director, Executive Leadership members, members of the Senior Leadership Group (SLG), the Finance and Procurement team, the Globe’s IT contractor, and colleagues throughout the Globe.

The skills:

· Chartered Accountant.

· Extensive Director level business experience in a complex organisation.

· A strategic thinker with entrepreneurial instincts

· Demonstrable experience in managing contracts.

· Experience within the charities sector including understanding of the relevant accounting, taxation and other regulatory requirements this presents.

· Empathy with the work, aims and mission of the Globe including an appreciation of the balance between the charitable purpose and commercial imperatives.

· An effective and flexible leadership and management style with demonstrable ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop a team.

· Credibility and authority to work effectively and liaise internally with senior staff and externally with Trustees and other stakeholders.

· An excellent negotiator and influencer with string emotional intelligence and good communication skills.

· Analytical problem-solving ability with the appetite and energy to evaluate, challenge and change the status quo.

· Experience in financial and risk compliance and governance issues.

· Accessible and inclusive report writing and presentation skills demonstrated as a part of Board level reporting.

· Positive, determined, pragmatic, and resilient – able to inspire confidence and respect.

· The ability to work flexibly in a creative, fast-moving environment and understand the importance of artistic risk taking and to respond positively to it.

· Experience in, or a personal interest in the arts, heritage/museum, or creative industries.

· Experience of managing IT contracts or IT staff.

The team:

The Finance Department provides timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders while protecting Shakespeare’s Globe assets and ensures compliance with laws and regulations in relation to financial and taxation matters. Serving as a key partner on topics requiring economic, financial and value for money inputs and expertise, the Finance Department manages Accounting and Financial Reporting, Tax, Banking Relationships, Procurement, Financial Risk Management, Contracts, Management Reporting, and external audit partners

Shakespeare’s Globe:

We celebrate Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, our diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare accessible for all.

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023

The Events & Community Manager role is a new position, created to give the attention and expertise needed to our large and profitable portfolio of virtual challenge events, which have collectively raised over £1m gross income per year for two years. It is a crucial role within the team, overseeing the innovation, planning and delivery of all virtual challenges. You will work with colleagues accross the organisation to seize opportunities, whilst ensuring best practice in our fundraising activity and infastructure, delivering brilliant stewardship during supporters participation in the virtual events and beyond. 

The position reports to the Head of Events & Community, and will line manage one Events & Community Executive. Collaboration will be important, especially with the senior Events team managers who lead the innovation, planning and delivery of third party and PCR owned bespoke events. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Project Management and Income Growth

• Lead the strategy to maximise the value of PCR's virtual challenge events portfolio, working with the Head of E&C and others to take a long-term view, building on existing foundations to grow and maintain a sustainable income stream
• Oversee the project management of PCR's Facebook Challenges in the UK, leading end-to-end planning and delivery with the support of the E&C executives to hit ambition fundraising targets
• Design and deliver ambitious fundraising budgets for your projects which contribute net income towards PCR's lifesaving mission
• Create and maintain good relationships with suppliers, venues, agencies and consultants to ensure great value
• Oversee the stewardship of fundraisers taking part in virtual challenge events, gaining a solid understanding of the audience, ensuring supporter journeys are relevent and engaging and using feedback to continually develop positive experiences for supporters
• Work with other events team managers to contibute to the planning and delivery of other activity areas, including third-party challenges

Product Development and Innovation

• Continue to grow and improve PCR's Facebook Challenge portfolio, staying up to date with sector trends and opportunities for new journeys, suppliers, propositions and tools, taking a test and learn approach and always ensuring that learnings are captured. For this, there will be realistic budgets and an understanding of the investment needed for new ideas
• Develop approaches to engage supporters beyone their initial participations, working with Public Fundrasing colleagues and others to test cross-selling journeys and maximise the lifetime value of virtual event fundraisers
• Work with other team members to improve other areas of social and virtual fundraising (e.g. non-challenge fundraising on Meta), ensuring all supporters are stewarded and income generaltion opportunities are seized upon
• Maintain a strong level of understanding of PCR's existing (and target) supporters in order to create and implement products & stewardship that motivate and inspire.
• Alongside the Head of E&C and other Events team managers, embed a culture of innovation and supporter insight
• Proactively collaborate internally, working with other teams to identify opportunities which meet PCR's objectives
• Be proactive in your personal development & look for opportunities to learn - with support from your manager

Team leadership

• Line manage one Events & Community Executive, overseeing their work, guiding them to improve & innovate in their role, and supporting their professional development
• Work with the other Events team managers to support (and where appropriate take a lead on) the development of processes and infrastructure in order to improve efficiency, compliance and best practice across the team
• Work closely with the Head of E&C and the other Events team managers on team strategy and capacity planning
• Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, modelling the principle that we all take collective responsibility for the team's shared goals
• Attend and contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team
• Work with the Head of E&C and other Events team managers to embed and model PCR's organisational values: innovation, collaboration, accountability and championing the patient voice

As with everyone in the the Public Fundraising department, you may also get involved with other projects and tasks as appropriate to support all our activities. 

Attendance may be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given. 

Skills and Competencies

Some of the key attributes of the Events & Community Manager will be:

• A willingness to get stuck in, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Confident event and project management skills, including end-to-end planning, budgeting & results tracking
• An understanding and (ideally) experience of large-scale virtual challenge events or similar peer-to-peer fundraising activity
• The ability to see opportunities and drive progress in existing events - and finding our next successful ones!
• An understanding of good line management practice and the ability to take a leadership role within the team 
• A strong sense of personal accountability.
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to juggle multiple competing priorities/ projects, identifying the most valuable use of your time
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to motivate and inspire a range of audiences through relationship building and storytelling
• Good attention to detail and IT Skills
• A strong belief in the work we do at PCR and committed to PCR's values

How to Apply 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for the role.

The closing date for applications is the 7th of May and interviews will be held on the 13th and 14th of May. 

For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool. 

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

Battersea's Global Programmes Department are looking for a passionate individual to join the team as Grants and Programmes Associate.

The Grants and Programmes Associate will support the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function at Battersea, focusing on the UK portfolio. The Associate will work closely with and report to a Grants & Programmes Manager who leads the portfolio. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats.

Over the coming five years, it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.

This is a grants management role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of relationship, grant and project management. The successful postholder should be comfortable working as a team, with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues across the organisation as an integral element of the role. The Associate would support a portfolio led by a Manager who would also be their line manager.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 13th May 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Digital Service Manager
mySociety

Remote
£45,000 – £55,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Job description

mySociety is a small, purposeful charity that uses digital tools to help people participate more fully in democracy, make governments and society more transparent, and work together to address big societal challenges. We’re looking for a Digital Service Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our high-impact, high-volume online services – including WhatDoTheyKnow, FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem.

This is a vital and hands-on role, responsible for making sure these services run smoothly, are compliant with key legal frameworks like GDPR and the Online Safety Act, and that complex user support cases are handled with care and accuracy. You’ll lead on governance and risk management, support a volunteer team, and work closely with product and support staff to make sure our users’ needs are consistently met.

You'll be joining a nimble, digital-first, and entirely remote team – this post is fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in the UK! You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues face-to-face at our quarterly in-person team meetups.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in managing digital services, who’s confident with complex support workflows and has a passion for improving services that make a difference. You’ll need excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a solid understanding of data protection and information rights.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

What does the role involve?

• Keep our services running smoothly, ensuring high-risk or complex support cases are identified and resolved quickly and effectively
• Lead and motivate our user support staff and expert volunteers, creating a productive and supportive environment
• Maintain our strong record of legal and governance compliance across services
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of our services, helping them remain useful, impactful, and aligned with user needs

User support and operations

• Triage, prioritise and manage all incoming support queries across services
• Ensure time-sensitive and legally significant cases (e.g. GDPR requests, Online Safety Act reports) are tracked, escalated, and resolved appropriately
• Manage our support workflows and volunteer contributions to deliver timely, high-quality assistance
• Collaborate with product and service owners to share insights and identify areas for improvement
• Help improve help guides and user-facing support documentation

Governance

• Maintain and update service policies, processes, and risk management protocols
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards (including GDPR and media law)
• Monitor risk and report issues to senior management
• Coordinate regular internal meetings, reporting on service performance and operational updates

Requirements

We think this position would suit you best if you have some or all of the following:

• Experience managing complex, high-traffic digital services
• Strategic thinker with strong judgement and ability to manage ambiguity
• Passion for quality and service improvement
• Excellent understanding of GDPR and experience handling rights-based requests
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information, media law, or moderating online communities
• Skilled in identifying and solving problems and improving systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a remote team and supporting volunteers

Not sure you meet every requirement? Please apply anyway! We support learning on the job and adapt roles to match the strengths of the right candidate.

Benefits

This is a permanent role with a salary in the range of £45,000 to £55,000 per year, plus pension (4% employer, 4% employee).

You must be based in the UK and have the right to work here – unfortunately, we can't provide visa sponsorship or relocation support.

We’re committed to supporting flexible working – wherever you are in the UK, we’ll help you find the working setup that suits you best.

Deadlines and dates

· Applications close: Thursday 15 May 2025

· Interviews: Mid to end of May (via video call)

· We aim to inform applicants about interview shortlisting by mid-May.

Application instructions

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter. We’ll rely on your covering letter to show us why your skills make you a good fit for this role when we are shortlisting candidates, so take your time getting it right.

We will anonymise all applications before shortlisting. Please don’t include names or contact details in your CV or cover letter. The application process will be through out workable system.

We especially welcome applications from candidates with Black, Asian, or other Minority Ethnic heritage, as part of our commitment to improving diversity within our team.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Could you be our new Community & Events Fundraising Manager? This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work. 

We are seeking to grow our income in the coming years by diversifying our revenue streams and increasing our community engagement to include:

• individual giving
• support from schools, churches and local community groups
• corporate donations and sponsorships in and around our local area

In establishing this new role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income across all fundraising streams to enable us to continue supporting people in crisis and meet local need.

Please see all details in our attached job description and person specification.

Senior Procurement Manager

Ref: REQ000821

Salary: £50,000pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL /Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. 

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role:

Today our planet is under threat like never before, but there is hope. At WWF we know the solutions already exist to turn things around for future generations. But we must act now, and we need your help to help save our world. This is a unique opportunity to use your knowledge of indirect category management to bring our world back to life. Join us as a Senior Procurement Manager (indirect) and you will be a member of a committed team responsible for ensuring the best value for money spend, reducing the risks with our suppliers and leading the procurement process for larger and strategic contracts. 

As Senior Procurement Manager (indirect), you will be responsible to:

• Create and implement procurement strategies for defined spend indirect portfolios to include:

               Spend and contract owners’ identification and services to their queries,

               Facilitation of strategic process with cross-functional team,

               Creation and implementation tender and contracts, supplier management.

• Chair certain tender boards and lead the procurement process for the designated categories.
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement best practices across all levels of the organisation.
• Participating in creation and improvement of procurement systems, policies and procedures.
• Participating in the procurement reporting to senior management and trustees
• Provide high quality support, advice, guidance and training regarding procurement or suppliers activities to various level of staff involved in WWF-UK.

We’re looking for someone with:

For this role, you must have

• Experience in indirect category management delivery in multi-stakeholders’ environment
• Category management introduction in a highly tactical driven environment
• Demonstrated experience of working as a procurement professional in an organisation with a proven track record of achieving procurement improvements and cost savings.
• A good technical appreciation and experience of several indirect procurement categories that include marketing.
• Experience on whole procurement cycle from challenging requirement, tender, negotiating, contractualisation and supplier relationship management

You will also possess excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and be effective building relationships.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £50,000 per annum. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Learning and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, The Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL, and you will need to be able to commute to this location. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. 

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. 

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. 

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

 How to apply and the recruitment process

If you are enthusiastic about improving outcomes through procurement and want to make our world a better place through your work, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 04/05/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Community Manager:

• The ability to focus on impact and deliver results.
• Experience of planning, developing, and managing support services for clients with support needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Strength-based practice and Trauma informed care.
• Knowledge and understanding of In-form client management system.
• Experience of managing the performance, learning and development of staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of homelessness issues.
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity.
• A belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the Community in helping an individual achieve their potential

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Community Manager:

• Responsible for the admission welcome including assess new referrals, interviewing potential Companions, welfare and care of Companions, their integration into the Emmaus Community and the wider community at large, developing a sense of extended family.
• Lead and implement a culture which provides confidentiality, promotes professional boundaries, protects data, and safeguards Companions, Volunteers and staff.
• To manage support relating to Companion’s needs regarding their daily living requirements, physical and mental health, safety and personal development.
• To assist and encourage Companions to move into independent accommodation where appropriate
• Ensure that effective Safeguarding systems are in place and maintained, acting as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Person, with delegated responsibility for policy development, implementation, and reporting.
• Working in partnership with the Retail Manager, facilitate, encourage, and support companion engagement and training within the social enterprises to ensure they are viable businesses.
• Assist the Multi Site Property and Facilities Manager in the upkeep and maintenance of the Community, to ensure that it provides a pleasant and comfortable home for the Companions, whilst adhering to health and safety requirements.

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have in-depth understanding of challenges faced by people with experience of homelessness and migration and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of trauma informed practice, asset-based approaches, quality assurance frameworks or from a background of supporting vulnerable adults into work; experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies to coordinate activities and initiatives and achieve positive outcomes. 

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated, creative problem solver with an interest in wildlife looking to develop your administrative and facilities management skills? Would you like to work at one of the RSPB's flagship reserves?

Facilities Manager
Reference: FEB20250384
Location: RSPB Leighton Moss, nr Carnforth
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We're looking for a new Facilities Manager for our Leighton Moss reserve. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Leighton Moss in North Lancashire. As part of the team, you will work for one of the world’s leading conservation charities, dedicated to saving nature.

As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure and support services are well maintained, operate within budget, in line with good practice and within legal frameworks. You will provide comprehensive business/operational support facilitating delivery of work programmes and an effective working environment. You will ensure RSPB is accredited by Green Dragon and compliance is maintained. You will manage the administration of the site as well as managing staff and volunteers and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• You will have the self-motivation and organisational skills to effectively prioritise and deliver a large and varied workload - maintaining our buildings, supporting the visitor business and land management operations and providing admin support to managers.
• Knowledge, understanding and evidence of the key elements of ensuring well-maintained facilities and associated services.
• Ability to ensure H&S compliance is met, knowledge and experience of writing and implementing Risk Assessments and Emergency Procedures.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to engage with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to plan/project manage, prioritise and problem solve.
• Ability to manage your own team of staff and volunteers to ensure daily cost-effective, efficient running of the facility.
• You will be an effective forward-planner with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
• You will be proficient at using a variety of IT programmes/software including Microsoft 365 especially SharePoint and show an ability to learn unknown/bespoke software packages that are utilised within the RSPB. You will be able to impart this knowledge on others.
• You will have experience of overseeing the administration of the site.
• You will be calm in a crisis, be able to juggle multiple demands on your time and cope well in reactive circumstances.
• You will be confident and assertive in a team environment.
• Ability to provide high levels of customer service.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• To be confident in building management and deal with trades people.
• Financial management skills to be able to manage a facilities budget (overseen by the site manager) and ensure value-based budgeting. You will work to a high degree of accuracy, flexibility, confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, including legal compliance, quality management and sustainability of a site.
• Ability to effectively use RSPB systems including eBIS and Assemble. Also, knowledge of IT and network systems is useful.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• A facilities management qualification or equivalent.
• Natural history knowledge and knowledge of conservation issues and priorities

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 25th May 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 2 June 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Please use the numbered essential & desirable criteria above as individual headings to focus your skills, knowledge and experience. Don’t be concerned if you cannot complete information for all the criteria but do bear in mind that many skills are transferable. Also, rather than saying you can do something or have experience of something, give real examples that demonstrate it.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Hours: 30 (0.8 FTE) per week (worked over 4 or 5 days) 

Salary: £25,721 pro rata per annum

Contract Term: Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a Basic Disclosure check and a 6-month probationary period 

Location: The role is based at our Head Office at Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire) with the possibility of some home working. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to provide professional administrative support for Rock UK as part of our Head Office team.  You will be the first point of contact for potential job applicants, update and manage the HR information system, and under the direction of the HR Manager prepare all employee life-cycle correspondence and maintain employee records. 

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, IT and administrative skills, including accuracy and attention to detail are all essential. Previous experience of HR administration and using HR software would be an advantage but training will be provided.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement. 

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 21st May 2025. 

Interviews expected to take place the week commencing 2nd June 2025. 

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative. 

Brief role description  

You will be responsible for project managing the expansion of our service in Scotland and for establishing a new service in Wales. Thereafter, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the delivery of the programmes. The role also comes with additional responsibilities for supporting the overall management and coordination of all the services delivered by the Justice Services Department. 

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our website.

​Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​What’s in it for you? check out our benefits on the ‘Work With Us’ page on our website.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 6 May 2025. 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. 

Are you a highly experienced, driven and proactive finance & operations professional? Are you passionate about creativity and social impact? Would you like to join a multi-award-winning charity at a time of exceptional growth and impact? We would love to hear from you.

Create has just entered Year Five of its ambitious seven-year strategy to double its reach/impact by the charity’s 25th anniversary in 2028. As the charity progresses into this critical phase of development, we have been awarded a major (£320k) grant to support capacity building. This will enable the further implementation of Salesforce as the charity’s CRM, focusing on the project management and finance functions of operation, transforming efficiency and reducing administrative strain. This will be achieved by creating the position of Technical Project Lead to project manage and oversee implementation of Salesforce; increasing capacity in the finance team by appointing a Finance Manager; and implementing new cloud-based financial accounting software to work alongside Salesforce. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the charity and make your mark.

The Director of Finance & Operations will direct, administer and coordinate the financial, governance, HR, IT and operational activities of the charity in accordance with company policies and the Strategic Plan established by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Board of Trustees, and to assure the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the planning, delivery and reporting of these activities.

Salary: £46,000-£51,000 per annum depending on experience.

How to apply

Download the application pack from our website which includes a full job description and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

1st Interviews: Thursday 15 May at Create’s offices
2nd Interviews: Tuesday 20 May at Create’s offices

To apply, please send a completed application form with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.

Completed application forms should be returned to Create with the job title in the subject field).

Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.

No agencies / consultancies.

The Volunteer Relationship Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimising the volunteer programme within the College of Paramedics.

With a focus on enhancing volunteer relationships and strengthening organisational capabilities, you will lead strategic initiatives to help to create a positive, productive, and rewarding experience for volunteers while maximising their contribution to our strategic objectives.

The Volunteer Relationship Manager will be required to:

• Recruitment and Onboarding – Develop best practice volunteer recruitment strategies, conduct interviews and volunteer screening and organise required induction sessions
• Volunteer Management – Match volunteers with appropriate roles, coordinate schedules and maintain the volunteer database
• Support and Development – Provide ongoing support to volunteers, identify opportunities for skill development and address any concerns
• Recognition and Retention – Implement volunteer recognition programs and events, developing strategies to improve volunteer retention rates and gather feedback from volunteers to enhance their experience
• Policy and Compliance – Ensuring volunteer activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, develop and updating volunteer policies and conduct risk assessments for volunteer roles
• Reporting and Evaluation – Track volunteer impact and prepare reports to identify effectiveness of the volunteer programme
• Collaboration – Work closely with all departments to integrate volunteers effectively and build relationships with external organisations for potential partnerships
• Diversity, Equity and Belonging
  • Inspire and enable paramedics to participate in the profession within an environment based on safety, collegiality, inclusiveness, mental and physical wellbeing, and innovation
  • Review activities in relation to the role to ensure alignment with the College of Paramedics ‘Belonging and Inclusion’ Strategy 
  • Ensure diversity equity and belonging is an integral aspect of volunteers

Qualifications and/or Knowledge (essential)

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent through experience 
• Knowledge of best practices in volunteering, safeguarding, and inclusion
• Commitment to keeping up to date with best practice in volunteering and ensuring compliance with latest legislation

Experience (essential)

•  Have proven experience in volunteer management and implementation of volunteer programmes
• Have experience of successfully managing a project or team

Experience (desirable)

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector, NHS, or public sector 
• Experience of working in a membership organisation

Aptitude and Abilities (essential)

• Strong ability to recruit, train, and support diverse groups of volunteers
• Have demonstrable and evidenced leadership skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate individuals. 
• Be able to manage a delegated budget and contribute to financial planning and budget setting activity 
• Have the ability to think strategically and to develop and present plans clearly 
• Be able to manage multiple work-streams, conflicting priorities and an ability to meet deadlines 
• Be able to collect and analyse data from IT systems, reports and research to measure volunteer impact
• Have evidence of well developed communication skills (written, verbal and digital) with the ability to 
  engage with a wide range of stakeholders

Values

• Be self-motivated and have personal drive, integrity, and adaptability, with the ability to work flexibly, under pressure and to deadlines, as required
• Be reliable with a high degree of personal integrity, acting with positivity, energy, and compassion to inspire those around them to achieve their full potential
• Flexible attitude to working hours 
• Have a commitment to the aims and ethos of the College of Paramedics, demonstrating a passion and desire to lead positive developments and improvements in volunteer management within the College
• Have personal insight with regards to values and behaviours and the impact on others, with the skills to build relationships and create a shared vision 

Other (important)

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be able to work remotely as necessary and be willing to travel as required, to attend meetings or support College events across the UK or attend the College head office in Bridgwater, Somerset

Are you an experienced Finance Administrator with bookkeeping and accounts knowledge, looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference?

Role Purpose

St. Edmund and St. Joseph, Southampton City Centre Parish are seeking a Parish Finance Administrator. To provide financial management for the parish, ensuring sound stewardship of resources and effective support to the Parish Priest in the administration of the parish.

The postholder is expected to foster a professional, welcoming, and efficient parish environment for parishioners, volunteers, and visitors.This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

This role is based at St. Edmund Church Parish Office, The Avenue, Southampton, SO17 1XJ. Offering a competitive salary c. £28,000 FTE, Part Time 20 hours per week, 1 Year Fixed-Term contract. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Parish Finance Administrator - Job Description

Main Duties

Financial Management

• Liaise with and provide financial information to the Diocesan Finance team as required.
• Prepare and manage the parish budget for approval by the Parish Priest and Finance Committee.
• Prepare quarterly accounts and reports for Finance Committee meetings and attend these meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including income, expenditure, and bank reconciliation using the approved Diocesan Finance System (currently XERO).
• Oversee the collection, counting, and banking of offertory and other parish income, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Raise and process invoices, payments, and reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for the Parish Priest and Finance Committee, ensuring transparency and compliance with diocesan requirements.
• Support the Parish Priest in fundraising and stewardship initiatives, including second collections, campaigns, and appeals.
• Promote and ensure the routine availability of digital giving platforms for donors, including online and planned giving routes.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies for clergy payments and oversee the monthly processing of income and expenses.
• Supervise Parish counting and collection teams, assisting with bank deposits where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Gift Aid regulations, supporting the Parish Gift Aid Coordinator in fulfilling this role.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all diocesan policies.
• Maintain an asset register and full inventory, ensuring appropriate insurance coverage for parish properties and equipment.
• Notify the Estates Department regarding insurance-related matters.
• Assist the parish priest in preparing reports and documentation for diocesan audits and reviews.

Volunteer Coordination

• Provide support and guidance to parish volunteers involved in finance.
• Organise and oversee rotas for volunteers assisting with financial tasks.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of reports for parish meetings, including the Parish Finance Committee and Parish Pastoral Council.
• Attend Finance Committee and Parish Pastoral Council meetings and take meeting minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Parish Priest as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Parish Priest.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Professionalism and values

• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
• Work collaboratively with the Parish Administrator and other key members of the parish to ensure the Parish Priest is effectively supported.
• Foster a welcoming and professional parish environment for clergy, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Parish Finance Administrator - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Proven experience in financial administration, budgeting, and record-keeping.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office and financial software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels.
• Valid UK Right to Work.

Desirable

• Formal qualification in financial management, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Experience working in a parish, charity, or non-profit organisation.
• Familiarity with diocesan policies and procedures, or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection practices.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae along with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation for applying.

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th May 2025, at 6pm.

We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.

Interview Information

You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.