Jobs in Walsall or West midlands

We are looking for a Operations Manager to join our team, responsible for ensuring the daily running of our kennels, ensuring that all interactions with our dogs contribute to their development and progress. 

This is a live-in role where accommodation will be provided on site.

What does this role do?

As Operations Manager, you will:

• lead, manage and develop the team, delivering high performance and meeting all objectives.
• optimise kennel occupancy by supporting the intake process and work with the Welfare Manager to ensure fast and effective assessments of dogs.
• be responsible for the day to day operations of the kennels, including ensuring all procedures are followed by the team such as checking for microchips and checking paperwork is completed accurately.
• maintain effective contact time between colleagues and dogs, focusing on rehabilitation to move all dogs towards rehoming.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll need some experience of leading a high-performing team, coaching them to ensure they deliver their outputs effectively and on time, underpinned by excellent communication skills. You'll have strong dog handling skills, comfortable handling dogs of various breeds and characteristics. You'll be confident working alongside other management colleagues to deliver great outcomes for the centre, ensuring as many dogs as possible are rehomed.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 18th and 19th June at Shrewsbury Rehoming Centre.

The Big Chalk Partnership is made up of more than 150 organisations with a common vision of creating nature-rich chalk and limestone landscapes that benefit all of us.

The Protected Landscapes Partnership and Defra are supporting our Partnership to catalyse progress towards the UK’s nature commitments across these special landscapes through the multi-million pound Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund. The Nature Recovery Fund Officer will administer and develop the systems and processes underpinning our grant-making.

The Big Chalk programme is hosted by the National Landscapes Association, which represents the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The Association is a charity and non-profit membership organisation. The team advocates, communicates and fosters collaborative action which supports National Landscapes to be as effective as possible, championing their interests with governments and delivering national projects.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds – the most important thing is that you are motivated to work collaboratively with Big Chalk’s partners to benefit nature to the greatest extent possible, helping ensure our grant-making is both effective and compliant.

With significant experience of administering and developing grant making systems, processes and ways of working in the environmental or social sectors, you’ll bring a collaborative mindset and be skilled at building positive relationships with new colleagues, our partners and funders.

You’ll have applied experience of working with partners across the grant-making lifecycle and using grant management software to enable related operations. You’ll possess strong organisational and data management skills and be able to develop and communicate insights.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you. 

At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.

We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.

As Viva’s Marketing & Creative Executive, you will play a key role in our Fundraising & Engagement team as you develop and deliver high-impact content across a wide range of media. Whether online or in person, your work will inspire new and existing supporters, build new community and enable Viva’s mission to be more widely known.  

You’ll need to be creative, curious and adaptable to digital trends so that you can deliver authentic, impactful stories. You’ll be quick and eager to learn, and keen to start or develop your career in digital media and marketing. And while you enjoy working closely with a global team, you will also be self-motivated and proactive.

Through your role, you will play a vital part in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Social Media: leading and managing Viva’s social media channels by maintaining and developing current platforms while building a strong and growing community.

· Event and Campaign Marketing: planning and monitoring Viva’s marketing for campaigns and events, as well as representing Viva at events.

· Graphic Design and Creative Content: designing and creating engaging digital content.

· Supporter Communications: enabling Viva’s supporters to experience great communications.  

Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel in the UK

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate

Salary: £27,500 per annum (full-time salary)

How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the button below. You’ll need to submit a CV and cover letter including three specific pieces of content you have created.

Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 14th June 2026. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 25th June 2026.

Our client is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. With a committed, dedicated staff team and clear plans to scale reach, support and impact, this charity lives its values by being positive, collaborative and ambitious in all it does.

Business Development Manager

Hybrid - predominantly home-based with occasional travel

Permanent

22.5 - 30 hrs hours per week (negotiable, 3-4 days a week)

£39,000 - £45,000 (pro-rata for part-time hours)

Reporting to the Director of Income and Engagement, you will identify, assess and manage contract and funding opportunities. You'll lead the development of compelling, high-quality and cost-effective bids and proposals (including re-securing existing contracts), coordinating bid plans and bid teams to ensure a consistent approach. You will also support mobilisation of new contracts and services and build relationships with commissioners, funders and partners. Using insight, outcomes data and carers' feedback, you'll strengthen bids, inform service improvement and support the development of innovative service models that improve outcomes for carers.

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong track record of securing new contracts and re-securing existing contracts, with experience of commissioning and procurement processes in health, social care or the voluntary sector. You'll have proven experience of leading bid development activity and bid teams, producing high-quality, persuasive proposals to tight deadlines, alongside strong senior stakeholder engagement skills with commissioners, funders and partner organisations. You'll bring a good understanding of health and care systems (including Local Authority and Integrated Care System priorities and pressures), plus experience of service design and improvement, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and people with lived experience.

How to apply

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. To formally apply, you will need to complete a supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4) by COB on Monday 8 June. . Interviews will be held on Monday 15 June and Friday 19 June. 

We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters.

EDS UK is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). We provide trusted information, community connection and advocacy, for better recognition, diagnosis and care. Our members and supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.

As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.

Transform Lives Through Community Fundraising
Lead community fundraising efforts that directly fund life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people. Make a tangible difference while building meaningful relationships in your community.

About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

The Role
Position: Community Fundraiser
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time or compressed hours can be considered)
Location: Homebased covering West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Kent
Travel: To support with events and volunteers, this role requires regular travel. 

You'll raise awareness of Canine Partners in the South of England and maximise income from diverse community sources. A proactive approach is key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Focus on both stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an exceptional donor experience throughout
• Act as the entry point for long term supporters and be responsible for the visible presence in the community
• Meet income targets across the year through individuals, clubs and associations, volunteers, events and challenge events
• Contribute to the wider national Community Fundraising direction

About You

• Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
• Demonstrable experience in community fundraising and/or events management
• Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise
• Proven record of securing, growing or maintaining income, funding, contracts, partnerships or comparable resources 
• Fundraising experience could be beneficial but not essential
• Physical ability to lift bulky and heavy equipment, to stand for long periods and to travel as required for the role 
  
  

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and transferable skills and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.

Closing date: 14th June 2026

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

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Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Finance Manager? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children’s Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving ‘Our Mission’ Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.

Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a Full-time 37.5 hours, permanent basis. In return, a Finance Manager will receive a competitive salary of £43,201 - £48,878 per annum (Depending on experience).

About the Finance Manager role:

Your role as a Finance Manager is to help us deliver Our Purpose, by ensuring our financial resources are effectively managed and allocated throughout the charity.

You will be leading a developing finance team whilst reporting into the Head of Finance. Providing support and oversight of the management accounting, annual audits, forecasting, budgeting, and payroll functions.

You will ensure good financial governance across the organisation, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practice. You will be based at Hope House in Oswestry, with occasional travel across Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales to fulfil your duties.

We are looking for a Finance Manager who has:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Experience in management accounts, year-end preparation, audit support, forecasting and budget processes
• Knowledge of accounting software, ideally Sage Intaact.
• The ability to lead, develop and get the best from a team.
• Hands-on nature with a 'sleeves rolled up' approach
• High level of IT proficiency and comfort with digital working.
• At least two years’ management experience within a finance function.

About us:

By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
• Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities

Closing date: 7th June 2026

Interview date: 19th June 2026

If you think you have what it takes to be our Finance Manager and help us deliver our mission, then please click ‘apply’ now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of Finance, Laura McIver-Driscoll, contact us on 01691 679679. We’d love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).

Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home. 

This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Lead the development and delivery of legacy marketing and in-memory fundraising strategies to drive sustained income growth and supporter retention
• Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
• Act as the subject matter expert on legacy administration and in-memory giving, providing guidance, training, and mentoring while promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
• Manage all aspects of legacy casework, including complex and contentious cases, ensuring effective stakeholder relationships and full compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards
• Oversee data management, reporting, and analysis to generate insights, improve processes, and support accurate forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities, enhance donor engagement across channels, and deliver impactful events and integrated giving initiatives
• Posses a natural confidence in talking to people with high emotional intelligence and resilience due to the sensitive nature of the role, with excellent communication and relationship building skills.

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.

We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.

Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Deputy Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within busy Court environments in Staffordshire. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey.

This role is full-time working 18.75 hours per week covering North Staffordshire Justice Centre & Stoke Crown Court.

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join the New Era Safe Accommodation team to support victims of domestic abuse, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. There may be an occasional need for Saturday working with a day off in lieu. This role covers the Staffordshire area and regular travel will be required.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role:

As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will be:

• Providing pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence and abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Working within a multi-agency framework with a focus of keeping victims of domestic abuse safe.
• Working with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway.

You will need:

• The ability to identify and assess the risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Description:

Job Title: Physical Health Connector 

Responsible to: Senior PHC

Location: Community based across Birmingham and Solihull with flexible outreach and hybrid working (work from home 3 to 4 days a week expected)

Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2027

Working Hours: Fulltime 37.5 (9 day fortnight every other Monday-non working)

Salary: £26,227.50 

The Active Wellbeing Society

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working with communities to identify, mitigate and remove barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives. 

 As part of our approach, we are excited to be working in partnership to develop a health connector service which will focus on improving health outcomes for people with severe mental illness.

We are working in collaboration with Primary Care Networks (PCN) and The Primary Care Mental Health Teams who are delivered as part of a partnership between Forward-Thinking Birmingham (FTB) and the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).

Job Purpose:

The Physical Health Connector will work within TAWS to support people experiencing mental health challenges, severe mental illness (SMI), and health inequalities to improve their physical health and wellbeing.

The role focuses on relationship based support, community engagement, and system navigation, helping people overcome barriers to accessing physical healthcare and wider support. The post holder will act as a trusted, nonclinical bridge between individuals, communities, and statutory services, particularly primary care. 

Requirements:

• Build trusting relationships with individuals through outreach, community presence and one-to-one telephone support (predominantly phone support from home), with people who are underserved or disengaged from statutory services.
• Educate through practical, emotional and motivational support using strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches to support engagement with physical health.
• Engage and encourage individuals to access physical health checks and screenings, helping them understand what to expect and how to prepare for appointments. Driving individuals towards attending their appointments is key to success.
• Identify and address barriers to engagement such as stigma, access issues or past negative experiences of healthcare. Over the phone, coordinate appointments, send reminders, follow up disengagement and advocate for reasonable adjustments and person-centred care.
• Drive stakeholder and partner organisation engagement as a link between TAWS, primary care, mental health services and community partners to support joined-up working. Build effective relationships with GP practices, PCNs, mental health teams and VCFSE organisations, representing the VCFSE perspective when required.
• Work collaboratively with partners to avoid duplication and champion community-led solutions. Map, promote and refer into local community assets and VCFSE services that support physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements for funders and partners. Share learning, insight and community feedback to support service improvement and evaluation.

Experience, Knowledge and Values:

1. Experience of working in a voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE), community or outreach setting is essential.
2. Experience of supporting people with mental health needs, including Serious Mental Illness (SMI), health inequalities or social exclusion is required, with experience of psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or addiction being desirable.
3. A sound understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice, with the ability to apply these approaches in day-to-day work.
4. Experience of working in connector, navigator, link worker, peer support or advocacy roles would be an advantage.
5. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience of engaging individuals through a range of methods including telephone (primarily), digital and face-to-face contact.
6. Ability to build trust with service users and develop effective professional relationships across health and community networks.
7. Good organisational and data management skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and working towards agreed targets and KPIs.
8. Experience of using health or case management systems (such as Rio, SystmOne, EMIS or bespoke systems), alongside strong verbal, written and IT skills.
9. Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including primary care, mental health services and community partners.
10. Resilient, flexible and able to remain calm in challenging situations, including when working with individuals affected by substance misuse, offending behaviour or homelessness.
11. A proactive, adaptable approach to managing competing demands and complex needs.

Additional Requirements

1. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Benefits:

We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:

• 9 Day working week - every other Monday is Non-working!
• Annual Leave – 38 days! 25 days AL (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays.
• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.

Overview:

Job Title: Compost Coordinator

Responsible to: Community Delivery & Development Lead

Hours of Work: 2 days or 10 hours a week

Location: Flexible working will be required across evenings and weekends Our Compost sites and main office; Hay Hall, Tyseley All Saints Church, Omnia Medical Practice

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Circa £7,000

Compost Culture is a five-year project taking place in Birmingham, supported by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund (NLCAF) and led by Incredible Surplus, that seeks to change the narrative on compost and support behaviour change, following a two- year initial project. This project will involve practical compost and growing initiatives alongside creative media and storytelling to show the relevance and importance of compost in how society moves forward. The project will build a resilient, self-sustaining network of composting and growing activity across Birmingham. It will inspire and support individuals, community groups, organisations and businesses to try composting and embed it as part of their daily activity and press the local authority and other agencies to support hyper-local composting as a valuable element of food waste management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a “Compost Village” approach across project sites by building strong relationships with households, community organisations, churches, local groups and schools.
• Facilitate community knowledge-sharing around composting, soil health, waste reduction, and the role composting plays in climate action and local sustainability.
• Support the development of local composting loops, encouraging communities to reuse organic materials effectively and reduce waste.
• Deliver a strong schools-focused programme, including educating pupils and school staff on composting, biodiversity, and environmental responsibility.
• Support the installation and ongoing use of Ridan composting systems within schools alongside other composting methods appropriate to each setting.
• Work collaboratively across project delivery, supporting wider engagement activities and site-based practical work. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• A genuine passion for nature, sustainability, composting, and environmental education.
• Basic understanding of soil health, composting processes, growth cycles, and the organisms that support healthy ecosystems.
• Interest in biodiversity, wildlife, and “mini beasts” that contribute to healthy soil systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage positively with schools, community groups, and volunteers.
• Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to undertake practical outdoor work while following safe lifting and manual handling guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small delivery team.

Desirable:



• Experience working with schools, young people, or community engagement projects.
• Experience in composting, horticulture, environmental projects, or outdoor education.
• Knowledge of climate action, circular economy principles, or community sustainability initiatives.

Benefits:

We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include: 

• 9 Day working week - every other Monday is Non-working!
• Annual Leave – 38 days! ( Pro Rata ) 25 days AL (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays. 
• Flexible working, home working and remote working options available 
• Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution. 
• Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day). 
• Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.

Dunfield: Resident Site Caretaker 

Location: Dunfield House, Kington 

Terms: 40 Hours Per Week | £26,437 per annum 

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 

Reporting to: Operations Director 

Start date: Immediate start preferred 

Application Deadline: 29th May 2026 

Benefit: Onsite Accommodation (The Cottage) forming part of the overall remuneration package 

The Heart of the Role: 

Are you a "handy" person who loves the outdoors and takes pride in keeping things ship-shape?

Dunfield House is looking for a Resident Caretaker to live on-site and become the guardian of our beautiful 15-acre estate. 

As part of our "2026 Strategy," we are moving from simply "maintaining" to "thriving." You will be the person who ensures the lights are on, the pool is sparkling, and the grounds are safe for the hundreds of children and community groups who call Dunfield their "home from home" each year. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Guardian of the Estate: Living on-site in the provided cottage, you’ll be our "eyes and ears," ensuring the site is secure and providing emergency support when groups are staying. 

• Keeping the Gears Turning: Handling day-to-day repairs, from fixing a leaky tap to painting a bedroom or clearing a gutter. 

• The Great Outdoors: Mowing the lawns, managing the woodland paths, and keeping the 15 acres looking like the sanctuary our guests expect. 

• Pool & Plant: Taking charge of our private indoor pool (full training provided) to ensure it is always clean and safe for our guests. 

• Duty Management: Joining our rotating "Manager on Duty" team, greeting guests and ensuring they have everything they need for a perfect stay. 

• Emergency On-Call: When resident on-site and not on a scheduled shift, act as the designated emergency point of contact for guests. 

• Boundary Management: Work with the Operations Director to implement and display clear "Emergency Guidelines" for guests, ensuring "on-call" status is reserved strictly for life-safety or significant building-integrity issues (e.g., fire, flood, total power failure). 

• Response Protocol: Provide immediate assessment of the emergency and, where necessary, coordinate with external emergency services or the Operations Director. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

• A Practical Problem-Solver: You’re someone who sees a loose hinge or a flickering light and fixes it before anyone even notices. 

• A Welcoming Presence: You understand the "Dunfield Edge"—that we are a place of hospitality and kindness. You’ll be a friendly face to our guests. 

• A Self-Starter: Much of your work will be independent. We need someone who can manage their own "to-do" list and prioritize what needs doing. 

• Community Minded: You understand that Dunfield is a charity with a mission, and you take pride in playing your part to keep it open. 

Why Dunfield? 

• New Project: You will be joining us at the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Dunfield Houses' long history, moving the Grade II listed building from a volunteer led operation to a professionally managed team of stewards. 

• Living at Dunfield: This role comes with the benefit of living in The Cottage on-site. It’s a unique opportunity to live in a stunning rural setting. 

This isn't just a job! 

It’s a lifestyle choice for someone who loves the peace and responsibility of estate living. 

About The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, this is your chance to step into a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where your work genuinely makes an impact from day one. You’ll be part of a dedicated Foodservices team delivering across a varied operation, from a bustling restaurant and large-scale events to a coffee shop and seasonal outlets all set within a unique and meaningful environment. If you enjoy being busy, working with purpose, and seeing the results of your efforts, this role offers exactly that.

The Arboretum is the UK’s dedicated year-round centre of Remembrance and is part of the Royal British Legion. At its core, the Royal British Legion is a people-focused organisation. It’s made up of individuals who are committed to doing their very best for others, while also making the most of the opportunities and experiences we provide.

We’re looking for someone who thrives as part of a team and takes pride in keeping standards high. You’ll be hands-on across food preparation, service support and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen, bringing energy, reliability and a positive attitude to every shift. You’ll understand the importance of food safety and organisation, and be someone who can stay calm and focused, even during the busiest services.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a similar setting who wants to build their skills in a dynamic environment. You’ll be a strong team player, willing to learn and flexible in your approach, with the confidence to support across different areas when needed. In return, you’ll gain valuable experience in a varied operation where your contribution is recognised and truly valued.

Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR. This role Is being offered on a 21 hour per week working any 3 from 7 days per week.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

National Memorial Arboretum is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.