31 Community leadership team assistant jobs

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2 years’ fixed term contract | Full or part-time

An exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission that values teaching as a fundamental societal good.

About us

At the National Institute of Teaching, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. Our work is rooted in that belief: we exist to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level, so that every child and young person benefits from excellent teaching.

Part of this mission involves producing rigorous, impactful, and cutting-edge school-led research. We have a dedicated in-house research team who work with our programme-delivery teams to develop and test new methodologies, address critical challenges, and meet the evolving needs of our partner schools and organisations in the wider education sector. This is a new and exciting approach to embedding research within practice in education, and we work collaboratively to continually evolve and strengthen our approach to making research useful in teacher education practice. The Evaluation and Observational Research team sits within the overall Research team, and designs and implements primary research projects in collaboration with the Programmes team at the NIoT.

About the role

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our team and play a crucial role in the generation of high-quality and useful evidence on effective teacher professional development. You will work alongside a team of Research Fellows, Research Assistants and the Head of Evaluation and Observational Research to design and implement academic research alongside the programmes designed and delivered by NIoT.

These roles include opportunities to contribute to research design of new research; collect quantitative and/or qualitative data; conduct quantitative and/or qualitative analyses; contribute to high-quality written outputs for academic audiences and policymakers, and other outputs to raise the impact of our research. In addition to having quantitative or mixed-methods research experience, you will be an innovative and practice-minded researcher who strives to make cutting-edge research relevant, engaging, and useful for practitioners in teacher education.

The Evaluation and Observational Research team design and conduct research into teacher training and development. These roles will work on one or both of projects into: teacher training and development, such as Initial Teacher Education, the Early Career Framework, and National Professional Qualifications; and system leadership development.

This is a hybrid role, with the requirement for in person working for a minimum of once a fortnight, occasionally this will be more due to business need. The role includes participation in our annual all-staff away day (including an overnight stay) and occasional national travel.

Essential criteria:

· Master’s degree study in education, psychology, social science, health sciences, economics, or other related field 

• Experience contributing to quantitative (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, observational) and/or qualitative research design 
• Quantitative (e.g., advanced inferential techniques, sampling methods, and power analyses), qualitative (e.g., handling large amounts of textual data, iterative research design, thematic coding), and/or mixed-methods (combining and integrating quantitative and qualitative methods) data management and analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Reflective approach to practice, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development 
• Advanced proficiency in R for data management, statistical analysis, visualisation and reproducible research 
• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching 
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders 

Desirable criteria:

• Doctoral degree in education, social science, health sciences, or other related field 
• Proven interest and/or experience in teacher training and development 

Key benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities
• Flexible start and end working times
• Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year)
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 5.00pm on 30 September 2026.

Interview date: w/c 5 October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment. 

About Leicester Animal Aid

Leicester Animal Aid is an animal welfare charity founded in 1956, accommodating relinquished, unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs within a 4.5-acre purpose-built rehoming centre in Huncote, Leicestershire. Animals are cared for by a professional, qualified and experienced animal care team, supported by excellent veterinary services. The charity also runs a community outreach scheme, helping vulnerable pet owners keep their cherished animal companions in their own homes.

About the Role

This is a key role within a driven, talented and successful professional fundraising team, all with a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to provide a second chance for cats and dogs and to rehome pets into loving, responsible homes. Joining at an exciting time of growth, you will help shape the future fundraising strategy while leading the Charity's impact, insight and fundraising infrastructure, ensuring it has the evidence, systems and strategic clarity needed to secure sustainable income and deliver meaningful supporter experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage data and reporting systems and optimise processes to build and maintain long-term supporter relationships and overall income growth.
• Lead the Charity's impact, insight and fundraising infrastructure, providing evidence, systems and impact narrative to underpin fundraising and supporter experience.
• Act as the central point for collating and organising impact evidence, including stories, statistics, outcomes and need, for appeals, campaigns, individual approaches and grant applications.
• Line manage and support the Supporter Experience Coordinator and Impact and Insights Coordinator (both future roles).

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience developing and implementing fundraising systems.
• Knowledge of fundraising databases such as Harlequin, Raiser's Edge or similar, including data extraction, segmentation and reporting.
• Demonstrable experience of successful supporter relationship building, stewardship, research and fundraising operations.
• Team leadership, line management and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing fundraising team and help shape the future fundraising strategy.
• Work closely with the General Manager, Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager and Fundraising & Communications Assistant.
• Lead on systems, impact, insight and supporter experience across the charity.
• Manage two planned future roles as the fundraising team expands.

How to Apply

Please include a CV and covering letter with your application via the blue Apply Now button

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Battersea is in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, which started in 2025, we continue to expand our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.

Legacy and In-Memory income is vital for Battersea and gifts left to us in Wills account for over 40% of our total income. We’ve seen significant growth in this area thanks to the sector-leading work of our ambitious team and the success of our wider fundraising programme. It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team.

The Legacy and In Memory Stewardship Officer will help to support and deliver our Legacy and In Memory stewardship programme, working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer to ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day activity, reporting, and stewardship campaigns.

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Our hybrid working model:

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

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

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 5th October 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First Round Interviews (via MS Teams): 12th October 2026
Second Round Interviews (in person): 19th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Student Communities Manager - Reading Students’ Union

Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £36,961.59 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday

Location: Office based

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

About Reading Students’ Union

We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world. 

Student Communities Manager

Do you believe that strong student communities have the power to transform the university experience?

We're looking for a strategic, innovative and people-focused leader to lead our Student Communities team, ensuring students can create, lead and participate in safe, inclusive and sustainable communities that foster belonging, connection and personal development.

This role sits at the heart of Reading Students' Union's mission to create opportunities for students to find their people, develop new skills and make the most of their time at university.

You'll lead our approach to sports clubs, societies, volunteering, student media and emerging community opportunities, ensuring students have meaningful ways to connect, contribute and thrive.

What You'll Do

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for Student Communities, overseeing everything from community development and student leadership to governance, major projects and partnerships.

Working closely with students, staff and University stakeholders, you'll ensure our student community offer remains inclusive, sustainable and responsive to changing student needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how students connect, participate and belong, bringing our ambitious strategy to life.

Lead the Future of Student Communities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Students' Union's Student Communities strategy.

• Create opportunities for students to connect, organise and participate through communities that reflect their interests, identities and aspirations.

• Develop innovative approaches to engagement beyond traditional clubs, societies and volunteering models.

• Drive continuous improvement using student insight, sector trends and emerging best practice.

• Build sustainable and scalable opportunities that support belonging, personal development and student success.

Create Opportunities for Belonging and Participation

• Ensure students can easily join, create, lead and develop student communities.

• Remove barriers to participation and improve access for underrepresented and underserved groups.

• Champion inclusion and belonging across all Student Communities activity.

• Create meaningful opportunities for students to develop skills, confidence and leadership experience.

• Ensure students play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities offer.

Support Student Leaders to Succeed

• Lead the development of a high-quality student leader journey, from recruitment through to succession planning.

• Oversee training, development and support frameworks for student leaders and volunteers.

• Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to govern their groups effectively.

• Ensure student-led communities operate safely, inclusively and sustainably.

• Celebrate and champion student leadership across the organisation.

Build Partnerships and Community Impact

• Develop strong relationships with University departments, SportsPark, community organisations and external partners.

• Create volunteering and community engagement opportunities that benefit both students and the wider Reading community.

• Identify funding opportunities, partnerships and sustainable models that increase the reach and impact of student-led communities.

• Represent the Students' Union on relevant University and external groups.

Lead Governance, Quality and Operational Excellence

• Oversee governance frameworks for student groups, including constitutions, elections, financial controls and accountability arrangements.

• Provide expert guidance on governance, conduct, disciplinary and operational matters.

• Lead safeguarding, health and safety, welfare and risk management arrangements across student-led activity.

• Ensure consistent, high-quality support and service standards across Student Communities.

• Use feedback, complaints and insight to improve services and student outcomes.

Deliver Major Projects and Events

• Hold overall accountability for Varsity, providing strategic leadership and oversight.

• Lead Student Communities contributions to major Students' Union projects and events, including Welcome and the SU Awards.

• Ensure key projects and events are effectively planned, governed, resourced and evaluated.

• Drive continuous improvement across major programmes and activities.

Lead People, Performance and Resources

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Student Communities department.

• Lead, develop and support a high-performing team of Coordinators and student staff.

• Manage departmental budgets, resources and workforce planning.

• Establish clear objectives, service standards and performance expectations.

• Monitor and report on performance, impact and student outcomes.

Use Insight to Shape the Future

• Analyse participation, demographic, financial and feedback data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Use evidence and student insight to shape decision-making and future investment.

• Benchmark our performance against the wider sector and identify opportunities for innovation.

• Demonstrate impact through evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential

• Significant experience leading and developing student communities, membership services or comparable provision.

• Experience managing teams, performance, budgets and operational delivery.

• Experience leading large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of governance and accountability within student-led, volunteer-led or membership organisations.

• Experience managing complex governance, conduct, complaints or high-risk operational matters.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication and partnership-building skills.

• Experience using insight, evidence and performance data to drive service development and improvement.

• Excellent organisational, project management and decision-making skills.

• A resilient and confident leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.

• A passion for building communities, empowering student leaders and enhancing the student experience.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Students' Union, charity or membership organisation.

• Understanding of Higher Education structures and the student experience.

• Experience of sports clubs, societies, volunteering, community engagement or student media.

• Knowledge of BUCS, National Governing Bodies or student media governance.

• A leadership, management or relevant professional qualification.

Please click the link below for the full job description:

Student Communities Manager - 

Why Join Us?

· Inclusive and supportive team culture

· Flexible working options

· 35 days’ annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days

· Professional development opportunities

· Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.

Ready to make our data-led strategy a reality? Apply today!

Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.

Community Youth Work Manager

Oasis Community Hub, Waterloo

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract type: 1-year fixed term

Salary: £34,030 per annum (including London Weighting)

Supporting young people to thrive in Waterloo

Do you believe in the potential of every young person? Are you an experienced youth practitioner who can combine excellent frontline practice with leadership, strategic thinking and partnership working?

Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for a Community Youth Work Manager to lead and develop our youth services for young people aged 10+ across North Lambeth.

Oasis Hub Waterloo has been part of the Waterloo community for more than 20 years. We’re an ambitious, inclusive and Christ-centred organisation working alongside local people to build a community where everyone is included, can contribute and can reach their potential.

Our youth service has been working with young people in North Lambeth for more than a decade. We provide accessible, supportive and trauma-responsive services that help young people build confidence, make positive choices and thrive in our community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead our youth work at a time of development

You’ll manage a small team of youth practitioners and sessional workers while staying connected to frontline delivery. You’ll oversee and deliver group activities, after-school drop-ins and one-to-one mentoring, as well as developing holiday programmes, youth leadership and social action opportunities.

You’ll also help shape the future of our youth provision, working with colleagues across Oasis Hub Waterloo to develop our 0–18 strategy and create new, collaborative services.

Partnership working is central to the role. You’ll develop strong relationships with Oasis Academy South Bank, local youth organisations, community partners and statutory services, helping connect education, health and community provision around the needs of young people.

About you

You’ll bring significant experience of working directly with young people aged 10+, alongside the skills and confidence to lead and develop a youth service.

You’ll have:

· Strong youth work practice, including group and one-to-one work.

· Experience of developing and delivering youth programmes or projects.

· Experience of managing or supervising staff, sessional workers or volunteers.

· Strong partnership and multi-agency working skills.

· A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

· Experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving services.

· Creativity, initiative and the ability to develop new opportunities for young people.

· A genuine passion for helping young people thrive.

Knowledge of youth services in Lambeth or Southwark, and experience of education, youth leadership, social action or statutory services, would be particularly welcome.

Join us

You’ll join an innovative and supportive charity where you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people and help shape the future of youth work in Waterloo.

Oasis is committed to inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

The role includes regular evening and some weekend work and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).

Please expand on your CV in your cover letter to explain why you would be a good fit for the role.

Please include how you would balance frontline youth delivery with leadership and management responsibilities.

Please also give an example of a piece of youth work you are particularly proud of, explaining what you did and what difference it made.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Tuesday 6th October 2026.

Interviews: Date to be confirmed.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

We appreciate you may wish to use AI to support elements of your application but we strongly encourage all candidates to submit applications that genuinely reflect their own skills, achievements and lived experiences. It's what makes your application stand out!

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Summary

The Woodfield Project (TWP) is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to help run our beautifully refurbished community hub on Tooting Bec Common, in SW London. In close collaboration with the TWP Manager, you will coordinate daily operations, deliver a lively programme of events and activities, support members and volunteers and help grow new initiatives. Working closely with the Trustee Board, you’ll also ensure the Pavilion remains sustainable and continues to thrive at the heart of the local community.

About us

The Woodfield Project is a vibrant, community-focused charity responsible for The Woodfield Pavilion located on Tooting Bec Common, in South-West London. The Pavilion serves as a lively community hub, offering events and activities that: support social wellbeing; bring the local community together; and encourage appreciation and care for the surrounding natural environment. The Pavilion spaces are ideal for meetings, classes, and exhibitions, along with a well-equipped kitchen, toilets and a locker room. As well as hosting its own events and activities, the Pavilion is hired by external organisations for wellbeing classes, workshops and events. 

Purpose and scope of role 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Deputy Manager with the skills and experience to support and drive forward our mission of ensuring that the Pavilion serves as a vital resource for local communities and groups and to actively encourage participation from members and volunteers who share our passion for making a difference. 

The Trustee Board provides governance and strategic leadership for the charity. The Deputy Manager will work alongside the TWP Manager to coordinate the day-to-day running of the building and plan and deliver an engaging programme of community events and activities, as well as develop new activities. The role includes operational management, future planning and ensuring a sustainable income and membership base. 

The Deputy Manager will report to the TWP Manager and work collaboratively with the full Board, as well as with individual trustees on specific issues. 

Key tasks and responsibilities: 

Delivery 

• Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day management and operation of the Pavilion in line with the Charity’s mission and aims, within the framework set by the trustees. 
• Work with the Manager to coordinate and co-deliver a programme of community and environmental activities and events, including managing events where necessary 
• Oversee (new and existing) workstreams which form part of the TWP vision
• Manage bookings, hiring, art sales and other Pavilion-related administration 
• Ensure that the building is clean, well-maintained and safe
• Work with the TWP Manager and Building Management team (trustees and members of the Charity) to ensure the maintenance and development of the physical structure of Pavilion 

Operational  

• Work with volunteers and members of The Woodfield Project 
• Coordinate and expand the volunteer community
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and other regulatory requirements 
• Maintain the policies and procedures for operating the Pavilion and ensure that they are followed 
• Work with the TWP Manager and Secretary to organise and support Trustee and Charity meetings 

Strategic 

Work alongside the TWP Manager to:

• Maintain a cycle of events and activities to meet the charity’s aims and running costs 
• Develop, plan and fund future events and projects 
• Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders, partners and users within the community 
• Identify and implement opportunities to develop the activities at the Pavilion and increase funding streams in line with the aims of the Charity 

 Marketing 

• Deliver regular communications to stakeholders about Pavilion news and activities
• Work with the TWP Manager and Digital Assistant on regular social media, web development and publicity tasks

Financial 

• Manage overhead costs within agreed budgets 
• Work with the TWP Manager to identify and develop suitable bids for funding for the Charity, the Pavilion, and its activities 
• Work with the TWP Manager and Treasurer to comply with required internal and external reporting requirements 
• Financial administration including bookkeeping required to support the Charity’s financial policy and procedures

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential 

• Self-reliant, motivated, comfortable with working alone on site and able to work on their own initiative and prioritise work and demands 
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible and resourceful approach 
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with other teams and with diverse groups of people
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build partnerships 
• Experience of organising or managing events. 
• Proficiency in using IT for management purposes and social media to promote events and engage with stakeholders.
• Basic financial management skills, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience of working with or managing volunteers 
• Willingness to work flexibly, including some weekends and evenings. 
• [Note that most of the building is accessible, but the site is reached on foot down gravel paths, so must be able to navigate these.

Desirable 

• Experience in marketing and communications (incl. social media)
• Experience in business development and identifying potential opportunities
• Project management skills 
• Experience of community work 

The Executive Director will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership for East London Dance, working in close partnership with the Creative Director & CEO to deliver the organisation’s vision and business plan, strengthening its position as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. The role leads people, culture, finance, governance, risk, operations, fundraising and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and equipped to deliver high-quality artistic and community programmes.

As a senior ambassador, the Executive Director builds strong relationships with funders, partners, trustees and stakeholders, while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and values-led culture. The role creates the conditions for a thriving team, turning creative ambition into organisational reality and supporting East London Dance’s long-term success.

We’re looking for someone who can help turn our ambition into a sustainable, thriving future – building the relationships and the funding that will carry us forward, and doing it alongside a team that already cares deeply about the organisation.

If you’re someone who loves building things, who knows how to bring people and money together, and who wants to help shape what east London’s cultural life looks like for years to come – we’d love to hear from you.

Job requirements:

Must bring substantial senior leadership experience, ideally Director, Deputy CEO or equivalent level, with evidence of strategic planning, organisational growth and performance management. Must have a proven track record in fundraising, business development and income generation, including securing funding, managing funder relationships and identifying new commercial or partnership opportunities; experience leading high-performing teams, managing change and strengthening organisational culture; strong financial acumen, including understanding budgets, balance sheets and financial decision-making; knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and risk management frameworks; experience working with Boards of Trustees. Must demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be confident using Microsoft Suite, and have knowledge of ACE funding and reporting requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides strategic, operational and financial leadership with Creative Director & CEO. The role translates the Business Plan into action, leads staff, freelancers and consultants, and develops an inclusive, high-performing culture. Key responsibilities include workforce planning, recruitment, HR compliance, performance management and staff wellbeing. The role oversees organisational systems, administration, IT and the operation of Talent House, including health and safety, compliance, venue hire and stakeholder relationships. They co-lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow monitoring and audit processes, while driving fundraising and income generation across grants, trusts, partnerships, sponsorship and earned income. The role also leads governance, risk management and business continuity planning, supports the Board of Trustees, develops strategic partnerships, represents the organisation externally and strengthens its profile, impact and long-term sustainability.

Apply via the East London Dance Website by Thursday 8 October, 12 Noon

Head of Community Services

£54,961 PA
37.5 hours per week
Working days: Predominately Monday-Friday with On Call requirements

Benefits

5 weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra each time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Blue Light Card discount scheme, Free DBS check, Free parking and uniform

Closing date: Mid-day 9 October
Interview date: 19 October

Make a genuine difference, every day

At Nottinghamshire Hospice, we’re proud to lead the way in delivering compassionate, community-based palliative care for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our values—Compassion, Trust and Ambition—guide everything we do, for the people we support and for each other.

About the Role

The Head of Community Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational, and clinical delivery of Nottinghamshire Hospice’s community-based services. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting people to live as well as possible in the place they call home.

As a key member of the Hospice Leadership Team, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership, driving excellence in care delivery, service performance, and workforce development. This role combines strong operational management with professional clinical leadership, requiring an experienced registered healthcare professional with a sound understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.

You will lead and develop our Hospice in Your Home (24-hour service) and Wellbeing Day Services, ensuring they are responsive, sustainable, and patient-centred. The role involves regular travel across Nottinghamshire and participation in the clinical on-call rota (approximately one week in every five weeks).

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in our community palliative care services.

You will champion equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging, while fostering a positive, high-performing culture where staff feel supported and empowered. With strong experience in service delivery, you will manage performance, resources, and workforce planning to meet the needs of our patients and families.

You will build effective partnerships with healthcare and community stakeholders, helping to improve access and patient pathways. A commitment to quality, governance, and continuous improvement is essential, alongside the ability to lead confidently in complex situations.

Above all, you will embody our values of Compassion, Trust, and Ambition, helping us deliver outstanding care and shape the future of hospice services.

You don’t need to meet every desirable criteria — we recruit based on values.

If you’re compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We want Nottinghamshire Hospice to be a place where everyone feels they belong. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences that help us provide better care. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including individuals from minoritised ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and men.

Registered Charity No: 509759

A little bit about the role

Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office

The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.

They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.

The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:

• Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
• Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
• Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working  with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
• Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
• Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity

Key Responsibilities

The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:

Change management:

• Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
• Support Frontline teams to work  collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
• Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.

People and Culture:

• Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
• Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
• Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
• Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.

Finance and Governance:

• Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
• Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.

Charity Quality and Efficiency:

• Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
• Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.

Ready to take the next step into housing management? This could be the perfect next step if you're already working in supported housing and are ready to develop your leadership skills while remaining hands-on with supporting residents.

Make a real difference, every day

At TACT, you'll manage our recovery-focused supported housing service, supporting adults affected by addiction and mental health difficulties. We provide safe accommodation alongside housing-related support, helping people sustain their tenancy, build independence and move forward in recovery. Residents live independently within shared accommodation, supported to achieve their recovery goals rather than receiving day-to-day personal care. We're experts by experience — we understand when others don't. Our work is challenging, rewarding and occasionally chaotic. You'll need resilience, authenticity and a sense of humour, with the ability to build genuine relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

About the role

You'll manage 17 supported housing places across five shared properties in Telford, leading a small team delivering high quality housing management and trauma-informed support. This is a hands-on role!

Alongside managing properties, referrals, occupancy, Housing Benefit and partnerships, you'll supervise and develop your team, providing practical guidance on everything from day-to-day housing issues to safeguarding, risk management and complex resident situations.

Working alongside Y Housing as our Registered Provider of Social Housing, you'll help ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and recovery-focused. We're looking for someone with experience in supported housing, homelessness or housing-related support who is ready to make a real difference.

Whether you're already managing a supported housing service or looking to take your next step into management, you'll have the opportunity to shape a service, support a great team and help people rebuild their lives.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Managing the day-to-day operation of TACT's supported housing service

• Leading, supervising and developing a team of Housing Workers and volunteers

• Overseeing referrals, assessments, sign-ups, move on, warnings and notices

• Supporting residents to sustain tenancies, maximise income and achieve recovery goals

• Managing occupancy, voids, rent accounts, compliance and property standards

• Responding to safeguarding concerns, incidents and complex resident situations

• Working closely with Y Housing, local authorities, treatment providers and partner agencies

• Producing reports, performance information and service data to support continuous improvement

If you have these essential skills:

• Experience of supported housing, housing-related support, tenancy sustainment or supported accommodation services

• Experience supporting adults affected by addiction, mental health difficulties or other complex social needs

• Relevant Level 4 Housing qualification (or you’re willing and able to start this by October 2026)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries

Ability to remain calm, resilient and professional when managing challenging situations

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

• Ability to build genuine, trusting relationships whilst maintaining accountability and boundaries

• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota

 we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to tick every box. If you think you have the right values, skills and experience, we'd encourage you to apply.

We'd love it you also have:

• Relevant lived experience of addiction recovery, mental health difficulties or other complex social needs

• Experience supervising, coordinating or line managing staff, volunteers or placements

• Other housing, health and social care or similar qualifications or training

• Leadership, management or coaching qualifications

• Knowledge of peer support, recovery communities or the voluntary sector

What we offer

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement and family friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• A discount scheme for shopping, days out and essentials 

We are seeking a talented Director of Programme Delivery and Operations (maternity cover), fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join the Senior Leadership Team in a pivotal role for a growing and ambitious charity. 

You will have responsibility for ensuring we are providing high quality programme delivery to young people across our centre network, that are centres are functioning effectively, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

The Director of Programme Delivery and Operations is a Senior Leadership Team position within the charity and reports into the Chief Operating Officer. The role is responsible for oversight of all centre programme delivery and performance across our network of 44 local learning centres (and growing).

Contract

This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date
January 2027 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member)
with 1 day working from home. 

Location

The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester or Nottingham, with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London. 

Salary

£62,500 (Plus additional London contribution of £2,800 for London-based candidates). Pro rata for part-time candidate.

Annual leave

This is the full-time staff entitlement and will be pro-rated for part-time staff.

33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
 

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000 
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - 9am Monday 28th September 2026.

Interview Day (in-person at our Head Office in London) - Wednesday 7th October. Please ensure that you are available on this date.

Role:                                  Catchment Partnerships Manager

Salary: £39,890 -£42,544 per annum (depending on experience and skill level)

Contract length:               Permanent

Location: Remote/ Hybrid – Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working.

Responsible to:               Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to Head of Improving Rivers

About Thames21

Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them. 

Diversity at Thames21

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.

Purpose of the job

To drive forward Thames21’s ‘Thames Valley’ (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices.

The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes.

• Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk.
• Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners.
• Plant 30,000 trees annually.
• Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring.
• Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts.
• Developing up bid initiatives to support our work within communities

The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management.

Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21’s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments.

Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management.  You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Riversand other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas.

Tasks include:

 · Programme Development & Integration

Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21’s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams.

 · Funding & Financial Management

Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives.

· Project & Risk Management

Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success.

· Team Leadership & Staff Development

Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements.

 · Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders.

 · Technical & Farm Advisory Support

Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities.

· Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy

Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management.

 · Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects.

· Information & Data Management

Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability.

· Promotion & Communications

Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21’s work to broader audiences.

Other Duties

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.  For more information, please see the attached Job Description. 

This role is ideal for those who:

· Enjoy managing people and projects

· Enjoy working with project partners and other key stakeholders

· Are self-motivated and be happy to research for answers to questions

· Are comfortable working in a flexible role, where change happens and being able to flex with change

· Are comfortable to work across multiple projects

· Are comfortable working at speed

· Are happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field work

· Are happy working outside in a waterside environment in a variety of weathers – alone; and/ or with team members, volunteers and professionals

Additional Information

· The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends.

· 25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays. In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.

· Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working.

· Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST.

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

· Season ticket loan

· Laptop & Mobile phone for company use.

• Opportunity to join IWGB which is a recognised trade union within Thames21

To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter and apply via the Charity Job button.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm, 6 October 2026

Interview dates: Week commencing 19 October 2026 (subject to change)

We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please advise in your application if you are happy for us to contact you for any future opportunities should they arise, if you are not successful for this position.

No agencies please.

Governance and Planning Manager

£45,000 per annum

Full time – 35 hours per week

Permanent

Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office in Cheam, Surrey (including Tuesdays)

The Charity for Civil Servants sits at the heart of the UK Civil Service. While we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening, when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support.

We’re 140 years old in 2026 and we’ve got big ambitions to ensure we are there for those who need us for generations to come.

We are now recruiting for a Governance and Planning Manager, a key role responsible for ensuring strong governance, business planning and project management across the Charity. You will also, crucially, help us to ensure that our high-profile trustees are supported effectively.

Reporting to the Head of People and Governance, you will be working with colleagues across the Charity to provide guidance on trustee governance and business planning. You will be demonstrating your experience in project management and helping to bring together our diverse and dedicated teams to support collaboration and a ‘one Charity’ approach.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be organised with strong attention to detail and ideally be qualified in a project management discipline, although we’ll also consider candidates with demonstrable experience in lieu of a qualification. You'll be an excellent minute-taker with strong report writing and business planning skills.

You will also have strong influencing and interpersonal skills and be able to build accountability across individuals at all levels of the Charity to meet our collective targets and business objectives.

In return, we can offer you a supportive, inspiring and friendly team culture and excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, a cycle to work scheme and an electric vehicle scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 18 October 2026. 

First stage interviews will be held online on 27 or 28 October. Please let us know in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview.

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

Registered Manager (Support & Care Coordinator), L’Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £38,870.89 per annum 

Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich

Reports to: Community Leader/Director, L’Arche Ipswich

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: Monday, 12th October, at 9 am

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work – explore our employee benefits here.

Main purpose of the role

We are looking for a passionate, caring and proactive Registered Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality, person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities. 

The right candidate will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders, working across two locations, and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of L’Arche. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• At least a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care.
• Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role, but we’re also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others. 
• Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care, including supervisory experience in health and social care. 
• Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment.
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, including adult protection and capacity issues. 
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities. 
• Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess, give feedback, manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Support & Care Coordinator, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead.

You can find more details about L'Arche Ipswich here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October, at 9 am.

• First stage interviews will take place on 21 October via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage interviews will be in person with the community (date to be confirmed).

However, we encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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