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Grade: Senior Manager
Job Title: Senior Programme Manager, Europe
Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2027
Location: This job is open to candidates living in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Please note that we currently do not have the infrastructure to support visa sponsorship and you must have the relevant right to live and work in your country of residence.
Reports to: Programme Director, Europe
Direct reports: Grants Programme Manager , Senior Associate
Hours per week: 35 - 40 hours/week (depending on local labour laws)
Compensation: Salaries are benchmarked to the country of residence and mapped to years of experience. Please note that to counter inequity, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable.
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France: €92,216 - €106,403
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Germany: €106,965 - €123,422
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Spain: €95,044 - €109,666
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Sweden: 1,064,988 kr - 1,228,843 kr
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UK: £85,144 - £98,243
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025, 23:59 pm British Summer Time
About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):
At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the transformative potential of government to improve lives and create better outcomes for all. Yet, we recognize that many of today’s government systems, structures, and processes are not yet designed to address the complex challenges of our time. That’s why we are committed to reimagining government- working towards systems that truly serve everyone, equitably, and effectively.
As a not-for-profit organization founded by the Boston Consulting Group, we act as a learning partner for governments, public servants, and a diverse network of change makers. Though we are a small organisation, our global footprint is expansive. We have dedicated and innovative teams in Asia, Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Europe and North America. We are all aligned by our Global Hub operational team who provide people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.
CPIE was founded in 2020 and our culture is founded on the values and principles within our vision for government. So in everything we do we aim to be humble, open, empathetic, authentic, trusting and trustworthy, curious and to champion diversity and inclusion. We continually experiment with ways to embody our values, striving to share power and devolve decision-making to those best placed to make the decision. We challenge traditional hierarchies, adopt a strengths-based approach, and prioritise mutual support.
Our Values:
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Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.
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Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.
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Collaboration - We share power and work together.
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Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.
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Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.
The AI Opportunity Fund:
The AI Opportunity Fund, led by the Centre for Public Impact with support from Google . org, is currently a €16 million initiative aimed at empowering underserved workers across Europe with essential AI skills. The programme has selected 73 organisations from hundreds of applications to provide tailored AI training to 20,000 workers across 24 European countries. These organisations focus on diverse communities, including rural job seekers, underemployed women, and public sector workers, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote economic resilience. The initiative underscores AI's potential to drive social mobility and equitable growth across the continent. We are also hoping to scale our work in this area in the future.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and detail-oriented Senior Programme Manager to oversee the ongoing delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund. This exciting role focuses on managing the implementation, budget and contractual aspects as well as lessons learned of the programme, ensuring its success in meeting our ambitious targets to equip underserved communities with essential AI and digital skills.
As part of a dynamic team working across diverse programs to advance CPI Europe’s strategy, this individual will thrive on building strong relationships within CPIE, across CPI’s regions, and within our Global Initiatives. We’re looking for someone who embraces the challenges and opportunities of a startup environment, where learning, adaptability, and building the plane as we fly it are all part of the journey!
Reporting to the Regional Director, Europe and leading a small team, the Senior Programme Manager role will have oversight of the AI Opportunities Fund which CPI is running on behalf of Google . org.
Key Responsibilities and Core Competencies:
Programme Leadership and Delivery
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Lead the successful delivery of the AI Opportunity Fund programme, ensuring timely, high-quality, and outcome-focused execution in line with the Fund’s ambitious targets
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Lead a team who effectively collaborate with grantees and training providers across multiple regions, ensuring effective implementation of activities, proactive resolution of challenges, and sustained programme momentum
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Identify and manage programme risks, embedding proactive mitigation strategies and enabling the team to navigate issues effectively
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Deliver clear and consistent updates to funders and internal stakeholders through both written reports and verbal briefings
Strategic and Financial Oversight
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Oversee programme budgets (€16m+) and financial performance, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with funding requirements.
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Collaborate with the Finance Team to review spending, analyse trends, and deliver timely financial reports, ensuring strong internal controls and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Provide overall oversight of a range of contracts, including approving amendments, while supporting the team in managing day-to-day operations to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
Partner collaboration
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Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with delivery partners, funders, and stakeholders to ensure aligned and collaborative programme delivery.
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Represent CPIE with confidence and build trust in partner meetings, clearly communicating programme progress, impact, and financial performance.
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Foster open, two-way communication at all levels and with partners to identify shared goals, address challenges early, and strengthen joint decision-making.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning
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Track delivery milestones, outputs, and financial performance against programme goals using established project management and monitoring frameworks.
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Collaborate with CPI’s Knowledge, Learning, and Impact team to analyse outcome data, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and clear communication to stakeholders.
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Share insights and lessons learned with CPI leadership and Google . org to drive continuous improvement, support programme adaptation, and inform organisational learning.
Thought Leadership & Business Development:
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Shape and drive strategies to scale and strengthen programmes, ensuring CPI’s work remains innovative, impactful, and aligned with emerging priorities.
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Lead the development of strategic partnerships with funders and delivery partners, cultivating senior external relationships to support growth and collaboration.
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Provide thought leadership by contributing to strategic planning, influencing sector dialogue, and representing CPI in key forums to elevate its voice and impact.
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Develop public policy lessons and other insights from the Fund, to be utilised by CPI-E and/or Google . org
People Development:
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Foster an inclusive, supportive team culture where Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is prioritised.
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Promote a coaching-led approach and ensure performance management is fair, transparent, and focused on development, including the regular use of constructive feedback to support individual and team growth
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Support the team to manage conflict constructively, encouraging open dialogue, mutual respect, and collaborative problem-solving.
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Develop a resilient and adaptable team that embraces complexity and ambiguity, promoting ethos that value creative problem solving and shared accountability
Personal Development & commitment to continuous learning:
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Engage in regular self-reflection to identify strengths, areas for growth, and personal goals, demonstrating curiosity about their leadership style and its influence on team culture.
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Actively seek out learning opportunities to stay up-to-date in a rapidly changing public sector and nonprofit/social impact landscape.
The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and may change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.
Qualifications:
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At least 8-10 years of relevant experience. CPI welcomes a breadth of experience from individuals from service-oriented environments
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A project/programme management qualification is desirable, but not essential with proven relevant experience
Experience:
We are seeking candidates who can clearly demonstrate experience aligned with the core competencies and responsibilities outlined above. These represent the essential capabilities needed to succeed in the role.
In addition, we’ve identified a number of desirable skills and experiences that would bring added value to this role and to CPI more broadly. While not essential, these attributes reflect the direction of our work and the evolving needs of our team and partners. We encourage you to highlight any relevant experience whether gained through formal roles or other contexts that speaks to both the core and added-value areas of this position.
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Experience of successfully managing complex programmes within grant making or the philanthropic space.
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An understanding of good grant making practice that demonstrates the ability to effectively manage all stages of a grant making process
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Experience in designing, implementing, or managing skills development and training programmes
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Experience or understanding of AI or related technologies
Salary, benefits, and how to apply
At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and have conducted a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold. Therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable.
CPIE offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans; employer’s contribution to pension/retirement as applicable; dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; short/long term disability, paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We anticipate this position will require approximately 15-20% domestic and international travel.
We use a structured review process to ensure fairness in our hiring. Please note that we are collecting CVs and cover letters.We understand applicants may use tools like ChatGPT as thought partners; however, we are looking for original work that reflects your unique perspective, skills and reflections. Please do not submit content that is directly copied or heavily reliant on AI as these will be flagged and marked down. We have a team of real people who review and score your CV and cover letter and a system that helps us ensure applications maintain authenticity. Please apply by Wednesday 6th August 2025, 23:59 pm British Summer Time, the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it. Please note: We may close the application window early if we receive a high volume of applications.
To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. You can read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here. CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, caste, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
We're a learning partner for governments, public servants, and the changemakers leading the charge to reimagine government.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reporting To: Kitchen Manager
Salary Range: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Felix’s Kitchen, Unit 14 Industrial Estate, Thomas Road, E14 7BN
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday – Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours of the kitchen are, Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm. Most working days will be between 8am-6pm for this role.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Possess required H&S, Food Safety standards.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
We solve it differently - We make it happen - We do it together - We do it with heart.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Assistant Kitchen Manager to play a key role in the Kitchen team.
Felix’s Kitchen is the longest running Production site we have here at The Felix Project, the staff and volunteer team in the kitchen, turn surplus food into almost 5,000 meals a day. These meals are cooked and packed on site and then go into our network of depots and on to some of the 1,200 community organisations we support.
This role is support in the managing of the day to day running of the kitchen, its team, the food production and packing of the meals and all aspects related to these responsibilities. Assist The Kitchen Manager in all aspects of the operation and planning for the kitchen.
No two days are ever quite the same in our kitchen, we work with volunteers and surplus food this means we adapt and thrive in a fast and changing environment. This role supports and oversees the entire operation, from the kitchen and chef team to the packing room and packing team, our volunteers and engaging and organising within the wider Felix Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
- Support all kitchen staff so they can fulfil their role
- Assist in the smooth running of the kitchen and packing area, taking a hands-on approach
- Ensure that the operation hits its agreed targets of production
- Responsible for the quality control of the cooked and packed meals, and that all correct HACCP procedures are followed
- Responsible for Health and Safety in the kitchen, food safety and record keeping and keeping all records up to date
- Oversee kitchen maintenance and cleaning
- Overseeing shift planning and the rota for the entire kitchen team
- Ordering of all food and other materials needed in the kitchen
- Connect and work closely together with the team at the Poplar Depot, we are attached to
- Ensuring all staff and all volunteers have all relevant training and are well supervised & supported
- Maintain relationships with the wider Felix team and key connections of the Felix kitchen
- This role will be operational, with some management and administrative duties
- Willingness for the role to develop
Person Specification
This is a truly unique role, and we are looking for someone to bring their own skills, experience and flair to the role. We are looking for someone to help set and maintain very high standards in the kitchen.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to continuously improve, whether this be food quality or process or working relationships. The kitchen has achieved some great successes over the last 4 years, but we are looking for someone to continue that improvement and the impact we can have across London.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in hospitality/catering management and/or kitchen management role
- Eagerness to improve processes and solve problems
- Comfortable with all aspects of H&S, Food Safety and HACCP procedures or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrable interest in food waste and/or food security
- Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic
- Comfortable in working in a team and a larger organisation
- Strong people and management skills
- Mature and professional management style, whilst also being able to accommodate vulnerable people with care and consideration
- Flexible in working hours, comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment
- Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills
Desirable skills
- Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
- Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
- Experience working with and/or managing volunteers
- A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





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Do you have Salesforce skills or experience and passion for making a real difference?
We need someone with solid Salesforce technical skills who enjoys detailed data management work and wants to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector.
Join NASS as our Database Officer and be the technical backbone that powers our mission to transform the lives of people living with axial SpA - an invisible, often misdiagnosed inflammatory condition affecting the spine.
What Makes This Role Special
This role combines essential Salesforce administration skills with a hands-on data management. While you'll need strong Salesforce technical capabilities for system configuration, user management, and troubleshooting, much of your day-to-day work will involve processing and maintaining supporter data. We need someone who values both technical expertise and the precision required for detailed data work.
What You'll Do
Salesforce Administration:
- Manage Salesforce CRM including user management, permissions, system configuration, and security
- Deploy updates, maintain custom fields and flows, and ensure data integrity
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
Data Management & Processing:
- Process and maintain data from multiple external platforms and income sources
- Keep supporter records up to date including addresses, direct debit details, and preferences
- Conduct regular data quality checks, error correction, and reconciliation processes
Reporting & Analytics:
- Generate data reports and create dashboards for management and teams
- Extract and compile data for mailings, campaigns, and impact reporting
Technology & Innovation:
- Support implementation of AI integration (Dataro) and evaluate new Salesforce features
- Maintain platform integrations and support digital technology improvements
- Stay current with Salesforce updates and best practices
Support & Collaboration:
- Develop streamlined data entry processes and documentation
- Support colleagues with database queries and technical issues
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with strong Salesforce CRM administration skills, excellent analytical abilities, and experience in charity fundraising processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel skills, understanding of data protection principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across all departments.
For full details of all essential and desirable requirements, please download the complete job description and person specification.
Why Choose NASS?
Join an Established, Trusted Organisation: NASS is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people living with axial SpA. We're a well-established organisation with a strong community focus, recently shortlisted for Medium Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards. We transform diagnosis and care for this invisible, often misdiagnosed inflammatory condition. You'll be part of a respected charity that campaigns for early diagnosis, works directly with the NHS to improve services, and builds an active community supporting thousands across the UK.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
- All bank holidays
- Remote or hybrid working with flexible arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and training support
- Employee assistance programme
- Sight tests and spectacle contribution
- Death in service scheme (3x annual salary)
- Full business travel expense reimbursement
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits package, we truly value our people. You'll become part of a dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills in meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of people living with axial SpA.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
NASS is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of axial SpA and from underrepresented groups in the charity and technology sectors.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV highlighting relevant experience.
- A covering letter demonstrating your skills and experience, specifically addressing each key task and specification outlined in the job description.
Application Deadline: 3 September 2025.
Interview Date: 11 September 2025 (in person at our London office).
Contact Information
For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Justyna Potiopa or Dale Webb.
NASS is an equal opportunities employer. This appointment is subject to a 6-month probation period and receipt of two satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background
Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £25 million.
Our reputation for delivering an excellent social media moderation service has helped the company grow at a rapid pace. Our services include:
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Social Media Moderation
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Facebook Group Moderation
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On-page messaging for Facebook Fundraisers
We are on the lookout for talented comms experts who understand the importance of effective, accurate, and timely online communications and can enhance the work of our expanding social media moderation team.
** The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional social media moderation experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to acting in the best interests of our charity partners.
If you do not have 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity please do not apply. You will not be shortlisted.
About the role
Our dedicated team moderates our full-service accounts (all organic content and paid ads) as well as one-off campaigns and appeals for some of the most recognisable charities in the sector.
This role is perfect for skilled comms experts who can provide excellent supporter care and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9 am (or earlier), wrap up by 9 pm and adhere to our sub-three-hour response time.
Our moderators must have a minimum of three years’ in-house, third-sector comms experience.
As a Social Media Moderator, you would be responsible for:
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Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines and tone of voice at all times
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Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues
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Managing your own time and work on own initiative
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Working across a range of social media management tools
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Responding/actioning to all comments and queries in under three hours
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Maximising donations when required
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Going above and beyond at all times to provide supporters with an incredible experience
Our moderation takes place between 9 am and 9 pm, Monday-Sunday.
Different accounts will require varying levels of ‘active’ hours (defined as time spent taking action). You will split your active hours between 9am and 9pm. For example, for an account which requires three active hours, you might carry out your work in six, thirty minute instalments throughout the shift.
As you gain experience, you will be allocated multiple accounts which will enable you to increase your hours worked.
Whilst you need to be on hand to monitor your accounts during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional comms experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to act in the best interests of our charity partners.
Full training will be provided alongside regular one-to-one and team catch-ups. Here’s what some of our moderators say about working at Social AF:
“I love the flexibility of the role. The team are great and are very helpful, but the flexibility allows you to still do things whilst working.” Megan
“Working with Social AF has been so rewarding - I’ve been able to work with some amazing national charity partners. The team are so friendly and the flexibility of this role has been really beneficial to me, my family and my work-life balance” Sarah
Please read our full job description before applying. Applicants that don't meet our minimum criteria won't be considered for interview.
Please submit your CV alongside a short covering statement to let us know why you are best suited to this role.
As part of your application, you will be required to answer the following questions:
- Do you have at least 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity?
- Please share an example of how you’ve successfully managed a charities’ social media channel (200 words or less)
- How many days per week and active hours per day would you be able to commit to?
- Please relay our start and finish times, alongside our response time.
- Are you happy to commit to one weekend day per week?
Good luck!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: A short walk from Moorgate
Duration: 6 months
Pay: £27.47 holiday pay
Hours: Part time – 21 hours a week
Are you an experienced IT Manager looking for part time hours?
Are you passionate about working for an international organisation which helps countries impacted by war and disaster?
If so then this part time IT Manager is the right role for you.
Working closely with the SMG and reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources your role is to do a consistent review of the organisations existing IT processes, procedures, and suppliers.
• You will ensure current suppliers services are maximised and retender where necessary
• Ensure existing processes allow the organisation meet its long term strategic plans
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand where there are gaps in IT services and find suitable solutions
• Ensure the charity gets its Cyber Essential security accreditation
• Create efficiencies in existing IT processes and procedures
The skills you will bring to your role as IT Manager will be your prior experience of working in a similar role ideally in the charity and not for profit sector. Your knowledge of IT best practices and Cyber Essential.
If you are interested in applying for the position of part time IT Manager through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As Delivery Officer (Communities and Opportunities), you’ll play a key role in empowering over 570 young Londoners—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through structured volunteering and social action. Working with 15 grassroots partners, you’ll support programme delivery, youth engagement, and inclusive events that amplify youth voice and leadership. You’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, contribute to wider team goals, and receive regular support to grow in your role. Join the Mayor’s Fund for London and help shape a fairer, more inclusive city for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings.
Our services include Battersea Bites, Age Well and Core social activities and digital inclusion.
We work with people 50+ to:
• Encourage active and independent living
• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
• Engage members to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for this Role
Oversee the day-to-day running of our Battersea Bites Programme that includes a lunch club for people 50+ that runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and a healthy eating session on Mondays. This includes leading in the planning, shopping and preparation and provision of meals, the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen including overseeing a team of volunteers and ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning
• Plan and develop a monthly lunch service menu, a month in advance, using creative license to provide nutritious, varied, and satisfying meals that meet diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, vegetarian/vegan options) while strictly adhering to Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Develop ideas for Battersea Bites Healthy cook and eat/ other sessions with the Age Well Team.
• Handle purchases and expense tracking using the Soldo card, ensuring full compliance with the bank card usage policy, and submitting all receipts and records promptly and accurately for financial oversight and reporting, for which training can be provided.
• Create several themed menus throughout the year which will engage members. For example, a Summer Lunch, an Afternoon Tea, etc.
• Support the planning of the older people’s lunch club with older people themselves
• Support the Elders team to welcome and support new members to feel part of the programme.
Delivery
• Complete a weekly food shop either online (we currently use Asda delivery service) or locally, buying fresh ingredients weekly which fall within the financial budget.
• Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met
• Undertake stock control such as stock rotation, ensuring all food items are labelled with expiry dates and disposed of when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment is ready and set up for the lunch club service.
• Ensure the security of the kitchen and store cupboards to provide a safe working environment. (Our cupboards are locked.)
• To ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including the health and safety folder containing opening and closing checks. Training can be provided.
• Ensure your hygiene and cleanliness are of the highest standard, and those of anyone entering the kitchen, including volunteers, are suitably dressed and uphold the same standards
• Be part of and work closely with the Elders Team at KLS
• Support elders who attend the club so that the sessions are safe and enjoyable for them.
• Inform the Manager (or in their absence the Head of Service) of any concerning incidents, compliments, complaints or accidents (including safeguarding issues).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by quickly and calmly addressing kitchen challenges and ensuring smooth meal preparation under pressure.
• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of the programme under the guidance of the Managers of the 50+ programme
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.
• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively
• To actively assist in the continuation of our high food hygiene rating
• Have acquired or are willing to Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and appraisals, and staff meetings. The manager reviews progress, reflects on goals, and completes agreed actions and tasks within set deadlines to support ongoing development and programme success.
Coordination of Battersea Bites Volunteers
• Form and build positive working relationships with volunteers who work within Battersea Bites.
• Take responsibility for coordinating individual volunteers and respond effectively to their feedback, and report any concerns to the Core Manager.
Undertake Other Duties
• To comply with any reasonable request from KLS Management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Track record of catering and basic cooking
- Proven experience of working or volunteering with older and/or vulnerable people in community settings
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
- Full understanding of health & safety, including food hygiene (though training is also provided)
- Personal attributes to include being caring and compassionate / hard working / organised / creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
- Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience of overseeing volunteers
- Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth
Further Information
- Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
- You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

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Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £52,000 - £55,000
Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend
Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too
Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.
Job Summary
The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.
Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
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Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August
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Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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A 35-hour working week
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An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
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Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
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Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take ad-vantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
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Pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee eye-care scheme
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Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
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Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
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Organisation wide away days
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Thorough induction and training
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Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups un-derrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to shape the future of a global scientific community tackling the world’s biggest health challenges? Join us in strengthening our community and ensuring our members feel informed, connected, and valued. We’re looking for a proactive Membership and Grants Officer to lead the operational delivery of our membership journey and grants programmes — supporting a vibrant network of researchers, educators, clinicians and more. In this key role, you will deliver exceptional service, strengthen relationships, and share data-informed insights that drive change.
Your role will include:
- Managing membership processes (applications, renewals, enquiries)
- Strengthening how we use our CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to support insight and engagement
- Leading monthly and annual reporting to identify trends and improve experience
- Overseeing grant schemes from application to post-award
- Contributing to engagement projects aiming to support membership growth and retention
About you:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Experience using CRMs for reporting and record management
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- A proactive mindset and confidence working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in a membership organisation or managing small grants (desirable)
Why join us?
As part of a small, collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key processes, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will be able to take advantage of flexible hybrid working (2 days in our London office), and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and enhanced pension contributions.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We do not offer sponsorships.
Closing date:
The closing date for applications is 22 August however we reserve the right to conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply, and to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.
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World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that they face when preparing for and ultimately finding work in the UK.
We support all people who have experienced forced migration, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment. We run STEP online and in person programmes across the UK.
We are now expanding our work to deliver (in partnership with the British Council) an English Language and Employment Support Programme for up to 4,000 Ukrainians and Hong Kongers (50% of each community) over the next 12 months.
We are recruiting Cantonese speaking Employment Advisors to join the STEP team delivering this new programme. You will provide high quality advice and guidance through 1:1 employability support and group employability workshops with the aim of coaching individuals and supporting them on their journey into employment that suits their previous experience and skill set.
You will prepare participants for employment and help them to achieve their chosen training and employment objectives. You will monitor and encourage participants’ engagement and attendance in all aspects of the programme. You will provide an exemplary level of support to STEP participants working towards a variety of performance targets based on the progression outcomes of participants including successful delivery of workshops, completion of training courses, volunteering, and achieving and sustaining paid employment.
The Employment Advisors will work remotely and can be based anywhere in the UK.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience or knowledge within the employment sector
- Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people who have experienced forced displacement accessing employment, and the additional barriers that can be faced by women entering the UK job market.
- Knowledge of adult learning/vocational training
- Experience of delivering 1:1 advice and guidance and coaching
- Experience of reviewing and supervising a case load of participants
- Awareness of Safeguarding people at risk and maintaining professional boundaries
- Experience facilitating group workshops
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Good admin and IT skills (CRM database, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Advanced level of English
- Competency in Cantonese
Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.
To apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.
Interviews will be held remotely between 26th August and 2nd September 2025.
Expected start date will be 9th or 20th October 2025.
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
Salary: £26,046.20 per annum plus £5023.71 London weighting
Location: Greenwich
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: Tuesday 12th August 2025 at 11:30pm
This role is being advertised as a Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.
Are you a passionate person who wants to shape the future of our newest Shelter shop? If that sounds like you, we’re looking for a confident and influential person who is community-driven and ready to take the lead as a shop manager.
Become a part of our brand new exciting South London Shelter boutique shop in the heart of Greenwich village opening in September 2025!
This role is a chance to bring bold ideas to life as well as being a manager giving you the chance to take creative control of visual merchandising within the shop. If you have experience of leading a team whilst empowering and motivating individuals this could be the role for you!
About you
You will need to be an active team player and be able to demonstrate how you’ve managed and motivated a team previously beyond expectations and experience of providing excellent customer service in a face-to-face role.
Have a good knowledge of recruiting and developing a diverse team and how you have supported and motivated teams to progress and how you would bring these skills into this position.
You will need to have good communication skills to engage with the local community to seek out new opportunities to increase the shops contribution to help further Shelter’s cause. You will develop your own and your teams’ interests in merchandising the shop attracting customers and continually develop yours and your team’s knowledge of Shelter, who we are and what we do.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Production Supervisor
Reporting To: Production Unit manager
Salary Range: £32- 36,000 (FTE) per annum (Dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Felix Food Factory (SE8 5HY)
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday – Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours to start with for the operation will be Monday - Friday 8am – 6pm.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
We solve it differently - We make it happen - We do it together - We do it with heart.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Production Supervisor to play a key role in our brand-new Production team under project ‘Unit 17’.
You will be the on the ground senior leading the teams in the daily tasks to be completed, working as the connection between the management team and the team members and volunteers. Working hands on within all the production lines, leading by example and supporting the team across the operation.
This is an operational role, mainly based on the production floor but with a range of reporting and administrative tasks involved. You will report into the Production Manager and work closely with them on the day to day running of the unit as well as supporting covering their duties when they are away.
You will be supervising and supporting the teams to deliver on each day’s production targets as well as ensuring that all rules and HACCAP plans are followed correctly, providing real time feedback to the management team on any issues and resolutions taken.
More about Unit 17
In early/mid 2025, we opened our second production facility as part of the Coronation Food Project. The Coronation Food Project was set up to celebrate His Majesty King Charles 75th birthday and seeks to bridge the gap between food waste and food need across the UK.
We will be taking in surplus food from our supplier network and creating a range of products which have added value and extended shelf life. A particular focus will be seasonal produce gluts, using ingredients which we may otherwise not be able to redistribute.
Using four key processes (re-packaging, jarring / preserving, dehydrating and freezing), we will create a range of products which will be used in these three main ways:
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Distributed to our partner community organisations as ‘ready to eat’ or ‘easy to use’ products for their service users - always delicious, achieving relevant safety standards and meeting the needs of the eventual end user.
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Used in the East London Central Production Unit (CPU) to support creating Felix Ready Meals.
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Used in Unit 17 in the creation of other products (for example frozen produce later used to make jarred sauces or preserves)
A typical day at Unit 17 will likely include planning new product/s based on the ingredients available that day, agreeing relevant food safety requirements and working in line with this, working with the production team and volunteers to prepare, produce and package delicious products, planning for future products and project work.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
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Day to day supervision of the operations team, with a hands-on supportive approach
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Liaising closely with the management team on the targets and goals for each production cycle
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Support in the delivery of all required H&S, Food Safety and HACCAP requirements and reporting on these areas
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Working with all internal stake holders across the departments at the Felix Project
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Feeding into the reporting and delivery of the units stated KPI’s and production goals
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Ensuring that the equipment is always being used productively and correctly
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Taking a leading role in the training of the staff and volunteer teams
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Responsible for the operational record keeping and due diligence paperwork being used correctly
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Reporting any operational issues or challenges faced in a timely and open manner
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Ensuring all team members are completing their duties across the operation, including the production space, office spaces, urban farm and any other relevant areas.
Person Specification
This is a brand new and unique operation and requires someone with experience and an openness to creating and delivering on a new project. Someone who believes in the mission we have as an organisation and wants to put their experience and knowledge into a mission driven project. We believe in an upbeat and enjoyable working environment but one that is driven to meet our targets and strategic goals.
Whilst previous experience and knowledge within food production is essential, we are looking for someone who wants to grow into the role and be able to develop themselves and their knowledge whilst we develop this new operation.
Essential Criteria
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Experience within a food production operation or similar
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Comfortable with all relevant aspects of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures in a food manufacturing environment
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Previous experience working to and reporting on HACCAP plans
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Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic.
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Strong people skills, a positive attitude and belief in an ethical, equitable and enjoyable working environment.
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Comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment.
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Strong administrative and organisational skills
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Intermediate computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role
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Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
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Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
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Experience in dehydration, pasteurization and food packing
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Experience working with or managing volunteers
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A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
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A desire to develop within an innovative environment
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 11th August 2025.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a crucial and hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting, maintain robust financial controls, support the Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making, and drive continual improvements in systems and processes.
You will oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and audits, ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, and develop the Finance Team to deliver excellence. To read the full job description, including information on role particulars, and why New Wine is a fantastic place to work, please download the attached document.
Key Responsibilites:
Routine Financial Oversight
· Oversee all accounting, cash management, reconciliations and authorisation of payments.
· Monitor day-to-day financial operations: banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, payroll, and other transactions.
· Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation.
· Manage cash flow, investing excess cash where appropriate.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
· Manage and prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Operations and senior leadership team.
· Provide timely, accurate and accessible management accounts and reports for senior managers, budget holders and Trustees.
· Interpret complex financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.
· Regularly update forecasts with a target of quarterly reporting.
Statutory Accounts, Compliance & Audit
· Lead the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants/auditors.
· Ensure all statutory obligations are met including VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements.
· Stay up to date with Charity SORP and charity sector financial regulations, ensuring compliance and training the team accordingly.
Systems, Process Improvement & Controls
· Design and implement financial systems and process improvements to drive efficiency.
· Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.
· Monitor the effectiveness of financial practices and policies and make recommendations for improvements.
Team Leadership
· Supervise, develop and motivate the Finance Team to achieve high standards.
· Carry out quarterly reviews and provide day-to-day support.
· Foster a collaborative, proactive working culture.
Event Finance Management
· Oversee financial management at New Wine events, including systems for income reconciliation, cash controls, onsite banking and petty cash.
· Ensure accurate reconciliation of income from the event booking system.
HR & Payroll Administration
· Oversee payroll preparation and submissions including HMRC and pensions.
Other Duties
· Respond to queries from Trustees, Director of Operations, budget managers and external stakeholders as required.
· Work well with all members of the wider staff team.
· Attend and sometimes lead staff prayers and other meetings.
Person specification:
Essential Attributes
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent time-management with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Analytical approach to problem-solving and sound decision-making capabilities
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive to deliver high-quality results
- Commitment to high standards, accuracy, and robust financial controls
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaborative team player with a task-focused mindset and proactive attitude
- Ability to positively influence and persuade others
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
- Ability to think critically and maintain good judgement under pressure
Essential Skills & Experience
- CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent substantial experience
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, and budgetary control
- Proven track record in producing management and statutory accounts, and managing audits
- In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, financial governance, and compliance within the charity sector
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, including Excel (advanced), Outlook, Word, and Teams
- Experience in payroll administration, including workplace pensions and leave accruals
- Experience of financial governance and control mechanisms
- Proactive approach to adopting new and more efficient ways of working, using the latest software where appropriate, and providing timely, accurate and relevant reports to colleagues.
- Experience supervising or line managing staff, with the ability to develop and motivate teams
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience managing restricted or trust funds
- Up-to-date and practical VAT knowledge
- Experience within a faith-based or charity organisation
- Experience engaging with Boards or Trustees
- Familiarity with the financial aspects of event operations
- Understanding of safeguarding, HR, or operational compliance processes
- Diplomatic approach and understanding in stakeholder engagement
Desirable Knowledge
- Strong understanding of charity finance regulations and sector best practices
- Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of New Wine
- Highly proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, Planner)
The above list of job deliverables is open and partial, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to include all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all capabilities that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a powerhouse in partnership-led fundraising or business development? We’re recruiting an enthusiastic leader to drive six‑figure, multi‑year deals across major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates, with an ambitious goal to grow income from £1.6M to £4.5M by FY30, in line with our strategic roadmap.
Job Purpose
As Director of Partnerships, you will:
- Lead on partnerships fundraising, including major donors, trusts & foundations, and corporates with a focus on securing six-figure multi-year agreements to significantly grow funds raised in this area from £1.6 million to £4.5 million by FY30, in line with Operation Smile UK’s multi-year strategy.
- Foster and facilitate collaboration across different departments within OSUK.
- Ensure business as usual is achieved in line with operational plans, while also exploring and implementing innovative initiatives and campaigns to ensure the future success of partnerships' fundraising.
- Represent OSUK at a leadership level, building relationships with industry peers and peers within the Operation Smile global team to ensure best practice across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy Leadership
- Leads strategy, planning and operation of the major gift, trusts & foundations and corporate giving channels.
- Develops annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Team.
- Strategically identifies and qualifies potential new donors to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Prepares development communications: solicitation and acknowledgement letters; case statements and proposals; stewardship reports; briefing notes; gift agreements.
- Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift commitments from high-net-worth individuals
- Monitors activity of the team, ensuring that benchmarks are achieved, including submission of solicitations, donor contacts and meetings, confirmations of donations, and other performance indicators as related to the team checking their portfolio.
- Provides the organisation with the interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organisation’s partnerships fundraising stream.
- Ensures the effective collection of donor information and tracking of points of contact in accordance with best practices; provides and presents statistical analysis to senior leaders.
- Leads on data mining, prospect research, and ensuring the quality of data as it relates to the donors they work with.
- Develops and manages relationships within their own portfolio, personally conducting cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities as required.
- Effectively manages fundraising resources and practices ethical fundraising.
HR Management
- Leads, mentors, and manages a team; regular meetings to provide direction, coaching and delegation to the partnerships team.
Financial Management
- Manages and implements approved business plans, ensuring that the annual revenue objectives and budget are met or exceeded, and oversight of the partnership’s departmental budgets.
- Provides leadership in the delivery of statistical analysis, projections, and detailed reports on partnerships fundraising goals and performance that may be used to contribute to the development of internal budgets.
Partnership Sustainability
- Develops donor relationships by researching, sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding existing and potential partners.
- Works to broaden sources of revenue, including working with corporate partners in various industries.
- Develops and implements a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and corporate partners.
- Contributes innovative ideas to the development of new strategic partnerships and alternative revenue streams.
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the ED.
- Meetings with OSI and partner countries.
- Board reports/board meetings as required.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
1. What prompted you to apply for this position?
2. What value will you bring to this role?
3. Can you share a specific example where you achieved income or revenue growth?
4. If you are coming from the private sector, please demonstrate how your skills are transferable to the charity sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.