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Research Grant Manager - FTC
ARUK is migrating to a new grants management system, Flexigrant, creating an exciting opportunity for a Research Grants Manager to act as the product owner for ARUK’s grant-making processes. This role will sit at the intersection of research funding, systems delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for configuring, embedding, and continuously improving Flexigrant to support ARUK’s grant-making activities across the full funding lifecycle — from scheme design and application, through peer review and funding decisions, to post-award management and reporting.
Working closely with colleagues across the Research Funding team, the wider Research Directorate, and external partners and providers, you will ensure that ARUK’s grant processes are robust, user-centred, efficient, and scalable. This role is vital to enabling ARUK to fund the best dementia research and to support and engage our funded research community.
This role sits in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team funding world-class research to transform the lives of people affected by dementia. We’re looking for someone with research management experience, a good eye for detail and enthusiasm for improving systems and processes in a complex research funding environment.
This is a 12-month FTC
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Product & System Management
· Act as a subject matter expert and system owner for ARUK’s grants management system, Flexigrant.
· Lead the ongoing configuration, implementation and optimisation of Flexigrant, working closely with team across the Research Directorate to embed their funding schemes and workflows.
· Support the Senior Research Funding Manager to work in partnership with the external system provider to support system development, issue resolution and updates.
· Configure and open grant schemes, build application and review workflows, manage access and permissions, and create data exports to meet internal and external needs.
· Develop and maintain system guidance, documentation, and training materials for internal users and external stakeholders.
· Champion adoption of Flexigrant across the organisation, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
Grant Programme Delivery
· Support the operational delivery of ARUK’s grant-making activities, from scheme launch through peer review to funding decisions.
· Work with the Research Grants Manager (pre-award) to support the development and delivery of expert review processes, ensuring fair, transparent assessment in line with AMRC principles.
· Work with the Research Grants Manager (post-award) with award and post-award management, including monitoring research expenditure, milestone reporting, and post-award change requests.
· Maintain accurate, high-quality grant data and records, ensuring internal and external stakeholders have access to reliable and timely information.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
· Act as a primary contact for internal teams requiring grant information or data from Flexigrant.
· Support applicants, reviewers, and grant holders by providing clear guidance throughout the application, assessment, and award lifecycle.
· Work collaboratively with internal teams such as Science Communications and Philanthropy to support effective communication of funding opportunities and grant outcomes.
· Represent the charity at relevant external meetings and events.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Degree in a life science, health-related, or relevant discipline.
· Experience of grant management or research funding administration within a charity, research organisation, university or funder, with experience supporting the full research funding lifecycle, including application, peer review, funding decisions, and post-award management.
· Practical experience of working with a grants management system or similar complex business system (e.g. Flexigrant, Grant Tracker, Salesforce, Worktribe, InfoEd, etc.) with experience of configuring or supporting funding schemes, workflows, or processes within a system or platform.
· Experience working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, reviewers, and colleagues across multiple teams.
· Understanding of fair and transparent peer review processes and commitment to best practice (e.g. AMRC principles).
· Strong attention to detail, with experience managing accurate data, records, and reporting.
· Ability to take ownership of a system or process and drive continuous improvement. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear guidance and explain complex processes to different audiences.
· Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
· A proactive attitude and someone who can work independently.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a pragmatic and user-focused approach.
· Comfortable working in a changing environment and responding to evolving organisational needs.
· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in research funding and ways of working.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A Senior Sous Chef position is needed to assist the Executive head chef in the everyday running and organising of the kitchen and to line manage assistant chefs and kitchen porters. Menu planning, food ordering, stock control, and event delivery.
This role is a fixed-term contract for one year, and the prospective post-holder is expected to commence in the role by April.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all the Lambeth Palace kitchen team are fully trained in the food safety management systems and procedures, implemented by the Executive Head Chef.
- Work under and closely with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that all statutory legislation is adhered to by ensuring that standards and controls for Health & Safety, food hygiene, risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling are carried out as per current legislation.
- To ensure that the agreed standards of food preparation and presentation are always supervised and adhered to.
- To maintain Lambeth Palace's five star 'Scores on the Doors' council rating.
- Maintain and develop a positive and collaborative relationship with all colleagues, giving direction when necessary.
- Ensure that kitchen timesheets are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Working within the HSE guidelines, the Senior Sous Chef will support the Executive Head Chef to ensure allergen training is provided to all hospitality staff.
- To ensure that food waste is minimised and Lambeth Palace's sustainability targets are met reducing our environmental impact.
- To deputise for the Executive Head Chef in their absence.
- Working with the Executive Head Chef on menu development, to plan nutritious and varied seasonal menus, taking into account special dietary requirements and the seasons of the Church.
- Ensure that kitchen stock levels are maintained, rotated where appropriate, and that any need for replenishment is identified.
- Maintain kitchen equipment inventories, and reporting shortages, damage or required replacements in a timely manner.
- To conduct daily briefings with any additional or agency kitchen staff, ensuring they understand what is required of them, as well as the desired quality and production output for the day.
- To work closely with the wider Lambeth Palace hospitality team to ensure that we remain competitive and in line with current trends.
Essential
Qualifications/Skills
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Food hygiene management experience (COSHH, HACCP).
- Allergen Training
Knowledge/Experience
- Considerable experience operating different sections within the kitchen including pastry & baking.
- Experience in delivering fine-dining and banqueting catering.
Skills & Abilities
- A 'can-do' attitude and an aptitude for solving problems as they arise.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Demonstrable experience cooking a mixture of 'high-end' à la carte food and home cooking, as required.
- Considerable experience with catering for events up to 500 guests.
- Experience of baking to a high standard.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- A confident, helpful personality and professional representative for Lambeth Palace.
- A keen eye for detail and anticipating other people's needs.
Personal Attributes
- Able to work flexibly, particularly evenings and occasional weekends.
- A sympathy with and interest in the Archbishop of Canterbury's ministry.
- Ability to support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.
- Ability to foster a culture of flexibility.
- Ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements whether within the department or outside in order to meet demands and guest service needs.
- Discreet with the awareness and emotional intelligence to adapt working style and approach in different situations.
- This post is subject to a basic DBS check.
Desirable
Skills/Aptitudes
- The post holder should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office for day-to-day office administration.
- First Aid qualification
Closing date for applications is Sunday 18 March at 23:55 pm.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



The Noah’s Ark Charity supports the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in providing world-class care, helping to ensure the best outcome and experience possible for children and their families.
Having raised more than £30 million to build and equip the hospital, today we continue to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up-to-date equipment and facilities. We also fund services like the play specialist team and emotional support for families.
This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small but determined team.Working closely with the wider charity team, this role offers a real opportunity to see the impact that your work has on the children and families we support.
Scope of role
This role within the Noah’s Ark Charity, will support our community fundraising team.The Community Fundraising co-ordinator will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Community Fundraising team. The postholder will help ensure the smooth delivery of fundraising activities by managing supporter communications, maintaining accurate records, coordinating resources, and supporting events and campaigns.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting community-led fundraising initiatives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Community Fundraising Income generation
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To encourage the development of new supporter relationships through proactive communication, to achieve income and provide excellent supporter care to ensure the relationship is ongoing, beyond one-off support for the charity.
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To support the community fundraising team through relationships with patient families, third party fundraisers, community groups, schools and education establishments and public bodies.
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To assist with creating and maintain strong regional corporate partnerships within the community fundraising team, with the support of the community fundraising manager and head of fundraising and development.
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To deliver time specific and sector specific email/postal campaigns, encouraging organisation and participation in fundraising events.
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To contribute to the strategic development of community fundraising. Ambassador programme
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To communicate with the family ambassador programme helping to grow the network of key supporters who will represent and be the face of the charity within their local community.
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Support the community fundraising manager and regional fundraiser with the development of the ambassador programme including training and thanking opportunities.
Supporter experience
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To champion consistent and excellent supporter care.
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To record all communications accurately on the database, ensuring information is gathered and recorded in accordance with the requirements of the data protection act, GDPR and the charity’s data protection policy.
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To respond to supporter enquiries in a timely manner and deal with complaints, escalating as appropriate.
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To deliver an excellent supporter journey and contribute to the central supporter journey for community fundraising with resources, materials and information.
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Assist with the coordination of fundraising events and activities
Cross team working
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To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the team to deliver wider fundraising income and charity objectives.For example, gifts in wills, regular giving, event participation, volunteering and communications.
Budgets
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Work with the community fundraising team and head of fundraising and development, to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure.
Best practice
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Ensure all fundraising practice is in line with organisational guidelines and policies.
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Encourage and champion compliance and best practice within the fundraising team.
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Ensure own compliance with fundraising standards and requirements, keeping up to date with key policies and regulations, including the fundraising regulator, chartered institute of fundraising and the charity commission.
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Undertake any other duties which might be required to fulfil the general purpose of the post.
For full job spec and application documents, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
****looking for Kent based****
As a Client Support Advisor at LASAG, you will be one of the frontline points of contact for
individuals affected by asbestos-related illness. You will provide compassionate,
knowledgeable, and practical support—via phone, email, and in-person—to patients,
families, and carers. Your work will help ease their journey, signpost them to appropriate
services, and ensure they feel supported and heard.
Handle incoming enquiries via LASAG helpline (phone, email) in a timely and
empathetic manner.
Provide emotional support and active listening.
Signpost clients to relevant services such as support groups, benefit advice, legal /
compensation services, and medical professionals.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions, safeguarding confidentiality and
adhering to data protection policies.
Help organise and deliver support group sessions (both virtual and in-person) and
other LASAG-led activities.
Collaborate with nurses, trustees, volunteers, and partner organisations to ensure
continuity of care.
Support with outreach efforts (e.g., community events, awareness campaigns) to raise
awareness of LASAG’s services.
Contribute to continuous improvement by providing feedback on service delivery,
identifying gaps, and helping to develop best practices.
Our mission is to reach asbestos victims in London and the South East who is diagnosed with Mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
The Marketing & Communications Executive plays a key role in supporting the Clubhouse Manager to promote and develop the Community Clubhouse as a welcoming, inclusive, and vibrant community hub at the heart of the Selsdon community. The postholder will lead on marketing and communications activity while co-ordinating community lunches, events, and volunteer involvement. The role supports increased attendance, stronger community engagement, and the smooth delivery of clubhouse activities.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
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Support the development and delivery of the Community Clubhouse marketing and engagement strategy.
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Promote clubhouse activities, services, events, and community lunches through social media, newsletters, local press, and promotional materials.
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Create engaging content including posters, flyers, website updates, and impact stories.
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Maintain and update the clubhouse website and social media channels.
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Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
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Support outreach activity to attract new members, volunteers, and community partners.
Community Lunch & Event Coordination
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Support the planning, promotion, and smooth delivery of regular client and community lunches.
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Co-ordinate event logistics including venue preparation, catering arrangements, volunteer support, and activity planning.
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Work with the Clubhouse Manager to develop new social, wellbeing, and community engagement events.
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Ensure activities are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
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Gather feedback from attendees to support continuous improvement.
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Support food ordering, menu planning, and safe food service practices where required.
Volunteer Coordination & Onboarding
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Support the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of volunteers.
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Promote volunteer opportunities through marketing and community engagement activity.
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Assist with volunteer induction, training, and ongoing support.
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Help maintain volunteer rotas and ensure appropriate volunteer coverage for lunches and events.
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Support volunteer recognition and engagement initiatives.
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Maintain accurate volunteer records in line with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
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Build positive relationships with local organisations, community groups, and partners.
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Represent the clubhouse at community events and outreach activities where required.
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Support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and partnership initiatives.
Monitoring & Reporting
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Monitor marketing activity performance including social media engagement and event attendance.
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Maintain marketing and volunteer databases.
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Provide regular reports and updates to the Clubhouse Manager.
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Support collection of case studies, feedback, and impact data.
Administrative Support
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Provide administrative support relating to marketing, events, lunches, and volunteer coordination.
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Ensure promotional materials and information displays are current and accessible.
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Support compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and food hygiene procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Measurable Outcomes
Marketing & Engagement
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Support the increase of clubhouse attendance and participation levels.
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Achieve agreed social media growth targets (e.g. follower growth, engagement rates, post reach).
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Deliver regular marketing communications (e.g. monthly newsletters, weekly social media activity).
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Increase awareness of clubhouse services measured through enquiries and new member registrations.
Community Lunch & Events
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Successful delivery of scheduled community lunches and events.
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Maintain or increase average attendance at lunches and community events.
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Achieve positive participant feedback and satisfaction levels.
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Support development and delivery of new community engagement activities annually.
Volunteer Recruitment & Retention
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Support recruitment of new volunteers to meet service needs.
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Deliver structured volunteer onboarding and induction for new volunteers.
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Maintain volunteer retention and satisfaction levels.
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Ensure adequate volunteer cover for lunches, events, and activities.
Partnership & Community Outreach
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Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and local organisations.
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Support delivery of outreach activities to increase participation and awareness.
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Contribute to fundraising or awareness events as required.
Reporting & Administration
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Maintain accurate marketing and volunteer records.
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Provide regular performance updates and reports to the Clubhouse Manager.
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Support collection of case studies and impact evidence for funding and reporting purposes.
Skill Specification
Essential
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Experience in marketing, communications, community engagement, or events coordination.
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Experience working with or supporting volunteers.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Experience using social media and digital marketing tools.
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Ability to build positive relationships with diverse community groups.
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IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and design/communication tools (e.g. Canva, Powerpoint).
Desirable
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Experience working in a community, charity, or social care setting.
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Experience coordinating community meals, social programmes, or wellbeing activities.
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Knowledge of volunteer management processes.
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Awareness of safeguarding and inclusive community practice.
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Food hygiene awareness or willingness to undertake training.
Personal Attributes
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Friendly, approachable, and community focused.
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Creative and proactive with strong initiative.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
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Flexible and adaptable approach.
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for an interventions and women’s centre coordinator to work with our Minerva team on the delivery of a service across Hampshire.
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 pro-rata
Location: Portsmouth
Hours: 17.5 Hours per week
Contract: Until March 31st, 2027
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
The project:
We are in the process of expanding our service beyond our London footprint to Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, along with Thames Valley, providing one-to-one advocacy and specialist work including workshops and group activities delivered by Advance in partnership with voluntary organisations.
This role plays a critical part in creating, coordinating and delivering the group offering for women accessing our Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS), as well as providing administration support across the region.
In short you will:
- Be the first point of contact for clients coming to the Women’s Centre; offering a warm welcome and trauma informed approach
- Ensure the client waiting area is kept tidy with up-to-date information/leaflets and supplies of refreshments
- Create structured sessions based on CRS support pathways and/or advance’s EDI strategy
- Deliver, facilitate and coordinate direct group delivery and events at the Women’s Centre and regional venues
- Hold a small caseload of women that are accessing the Women’s Centre and/or in the community in line with service delivery need – to include completing initial assessments where required
- Build relationships with external organisations and partners to support the delivery of structured sessions at the Women’s Centre and to signpost women for wrap around support where appropriate
- Assist in researching additional resources and events for service users; both within the Centre and across the region
- Contribute to creating and lead on updating the local Services Directory with details of local organisations, key contacts and details of services on offer, including eligibility criteria
- Assist the Service Manager in managing the smooth running of the Women’s Centre in your region, including managing the group workshops timetable, arranging meetings and booking external venues for client groups or training events
- Support administration for the Hampshire Minerva team
- Assist the Service Manager with the quality assurance and collation of data and information as required, including for funder reports.
About You:
To be successful as the Women’s Centre Coordinator you will need the below experience and skills:
- You are an excellent relationship builder who can warmly work with women
- You will have experience of creating, delivering and facilitating engaging group workshops
- You will bring experience of supporting vulnerable communities and have good working knowledge about safeguarding and risk management and bring an eagerness to learn and develop new skills
- You will deliver an exceptional first point of contact service, and contribute to creating a safe space for women in service
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Closing Date for Applications: 5th March 2026
- Interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th of March 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact the talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Location: Mostly at the Saïd Foundation office in central London, with some scope for remote working. Occasional international travel to the Levant region where deemed safe.
Responsible to: The Chairman and Board of Trustees.
Line management: Scholarships Programme Manager, Financial Controller, Finance and Programme Administrator.
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 pro rata.
Job type: Part-time (three days a week), permanent.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced organisational manager, who will mentor our small and highly motivated team and bring proven expertise around financial and people management and governance as well as of building relationships with different stakeholders and providing strong accountability to charity trustees. You will have an understanding of the Levant region of the Middle East, a commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures and a conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society.
Our outgoing CEO originally came to the UK as a Saïd Foundation Scholar to study at Oxford University and has worked for the Foundation for over six years. He is leaving to return to Syria. We are looking for an experienced manager to carry on his work in leading our team, maintaining close relationships with our Trustees, partners and students and ensuring that the Foundation’s programmes are run to the highest standards.
ABOUT THE SAÏD FOUNDATION
The Saïd Foundation was established as a non-sectarian and non-political charity in 1982 by Wafic and Rosemary Saïd to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region of the Middle East and on the UK, and on education as a powerful tool to make change. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and the Board’s Student, Projects, Audit and Investments Committees. Khaled Saïd has just become Chair of the Board.
Since 1984, our longest-standing programme, the Scholarships Programme, has offered opportunities to outstanding individuals with leadership potential to be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. It brings these change agents to the UK to study for Master’s degrees at exceptional universities and maintains close contact with them during their studies and beyond. Our amazing community of over 700 alumni have gone on to become outstanding leaders in many fields and to build bridges and respect across cultures.
The Foundation’s founder, Wafic Saïd, is also the founder of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, now one of the world’s leading business schools. The Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF), also an English charity, was established in 1998 to support the development of the School in its pursuit of excellence. Its Strategic Development Fund provides grants in support of initiatives that will have strategic value to the development of the School. SBSF is funded and administered by the Saïd Foundation.
The Foundation’s humanitarian work has responded to the shifting needs of the region over immensely challenging times. Since 2011, it has focused on supporting Syrian refugee communities in Lebanon and Jordan through grants to major international non-governmental organisations. Most recently, it has provided support for Gazan children orphaned by the destruction of their homeland. Before the conflict in Syria began, the Foundation ran a capacity-building programme across the country for those working to support Syria’s disabled children. It helped to set up a sister organisation in Syria, the Saïd Foundation for Development, which will take forward future work in Syria and is now considering how to support the needs of a post-Assad Syria.
In recent years, the Foundation has also worked to promote better health outcomes for people everywhere by making grants to innovative and impactful projects at world-leading medical research institutions based in the UK and known to the Saïd family.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job purpose:
To lead a small, motivated team in the best-practice implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s programmes and grants and to build strong relationships with the Foundation’s Trustees, partners and scholars.
Responsibilities:
1. Programme and grant management
a) To oversee the management of the scholarships programme, ensuring the selection of outstanding students from the Levant region and the Foundation’s duty of care to them while they are in the UK.
b) To oversee the Foundation’s grant-making programmes, ensuring that grants agreed by the Trustees are informed by rigorous due diligence and are monitored effectively.
c) To provide guidance as necessary to the Board and staff of the Saïd Foundation for Development in Syria on governance and project management matters.
d) To oversee the evaluation of the scholarships programme periodically, and grant-funded projects as necessary, to ensure they achieve their intended objectives and apply learning to their improvement.
2. Organisation and staff management
a) To devise and implement annual plans for implementation of the Foundation’s work, define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the plans and develop key performance indicators to report progress against plans to the Board.
b) To foster a supportive work culture, managing staff in line with best human resource practice and ensuring high levels of motivation and strong performance.
c) To recruit staff, when necessary.
d) To oversee the effective operation of all office systems, including IT and the scholarships platform and database, and introduce improvements (for example, in the use of AI).
e) To ensure that health and safety aspects are taken into account appropriately when the Foundation’s staff, students and Trustees are travelling in connection with the Foundation’s activities.
3. Governance and Trustees
a) To meet regularly with the Chairman to ensure he is fully informed of developments and to support planning for Board and Committee deliberations.
b) To engage Trustees actively, drawing on their expertise to enhance the work of the Foundation, and report to them regularly on the Foundation’s work.
c) With the help of other staff, to make recommendations to the Foundation’s Committees on their focus areas and ensure high quality papers for Board and Committee meetings and timely follow up of action points.
d) To remain up to date with developments in charity governance and regulation to ensure that the Foundation follows best practice and is compliant with regulations.
e) To identify key risks to the Foundation’s funding, operation and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and their inclusion in the risk register.
4. Financial, accounting and investment matters (with the Financial Controller)
a) To ensure that accurate annual budgets for the Foundation’s programmes, staff, administration and property management costs are approved by the Trustees and that cash flow projections support decision-making on the timely funding of the Foundation.
b) To ensure that monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts provide all necessary information for accountability and management purposes.
c) To oversee rigorous internal controls for the Foundation’s payments and receipts.
d) To support the Investment Committee in ensuring the effective management and secure custody of the Foundation’s financial and property assets and monitoring of the performance of these investments.
5. Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF)
a) To ensure that all Strategic Development Fund (and other) grants meet the objectives agreed with the School and monitor the impact of the grants through the School’s reporting.
b) To oversee high-quality reporting to SBSF’s Board of Directors and its Committees including on the overall development and performance of the School.
c) To monitor the continuing fulfilment of undertakings made to SBSF by Oxford University so that any departure from these undertakings can be assessed by the Board.
d) To ensure that all SBSF’s accounting and other regulatory requirements are met.
6. Representing the Foundation
a) To represent the Foundation externally at events and meetings and ensure that its own events provide a warm, welcoming and inspiring experience for invitees.
b) To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new partners.
c) To ensure that the Foundation’s engagement with its students and alumni creates a strong sense of belonging to the Saïd Foundation “family”.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
a) Strong relationship building skills with a wide range of people (such as Trustees, partners and students).
b) Experience of managing, motivating and mentoring a team to achieve their potential.
c) Excellent and engaging communications and presentation skills, in person and in writing.
d) Strong experience of the UK charity sector and charity regulation and governance.
e) Proven experience in budget setting, financial planning, and financial management.
f) Excellent organisation and management skills, with the ability to manage a number of tasks at the same time.
g) An understanding, and personal experience, of the Levant region of the Middle East.
h) An existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Desirable
i) Experience of recruiting exceptional students and of supporting their needs as overseas students.
j) Experience of developing, implementing and delivering educational and/or humanitarian programmes.
k) Experience in grant making, including due diligence, agreement management, monitoring and evaluation.
Attributes
a) A commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures.
b) A conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society.
c) An adaptable approach including the flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
d) A “can do” attitude, enthusiasm, resilience and energy.
e) Integrity, humility and discretion.
OTHER BENEFITS
- Employer’s pension contribution of 5% of salary.
- 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.
- Private health insurance.
HOW TO APPLY AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To apply, please email a CV outlining your relevant experience, including how it meets the requirements of the job description, along with a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and addressing the criteria set out in the person specification. Please refer to the attached application brief for more information.
Deadline for applications: Monday 9 March 2026 at 10:00 UK time.
Interviews: First interviews on 19 and 20 March; second interviews on 23 and 25 March. First interviews will be in person in central London or, if necessary, by video call depending on candidates’ ability to travel. Second interviews will be in person in central London.
We are happy to offer informal, pre-application conversations about the role.
To bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region and the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director (MD); editing and disseminating organisational materials for internal and external audiences; support preparation of Board of Trustee and Executive Team reports and meetings, and minute meetings; represent Afghanaid in coordination meetings. You will be required to work closely and effectively with all other departments of Afghanaid to achieve unity of purpose, results and optimal use of organisational resources.
Main Duties
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Coordinate the MD’s daily diary, screen email, draft correspondence and prepare documents for meetings and professional appointments.
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Provide preparatory materials and coordinate the MD’s external representation and fundraising engagements, draft talking points and speeches, visual presentation and workshop materials.
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Coordinate and support drafting of internal quarterly reports and other Executive Team reports, as well as the external Annual Report, and ensure appropriate distribution; edit other organisational strategic and operational documents as required.
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Minute Board of Trustee, Executive and other internal meetings attended by the MD.
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Research and write internal and external briefs and reports to be used in national and international level communications.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for managing requests from various departments to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient communication and follow-through on tasks.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and organise meetings for the MD.
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Organise MD’s travel, trustees’ visits, annual retreat and other events as requested.
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Represent Afghanaid in advocacy and influencing forums and meetings.
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Assist the MD in monitoring performance indicators against strategic and operational plans.
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Support the communications focal point in the Kabul office, including taking photos and collecting case studies.
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Perform other relevant duties as assigned and approved by the MD.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
Education:
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Master’s degree in relevant research-based discipline (Development, Anthropology, Policy and Research, International Relations or similar subjects) or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.
Experience:
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Writing high quality policy and communications documents for public use
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Practical experience in a similar role
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Working with high levels of autonomy
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Voluntary or work experience within international development or charity sector
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Managing relationships with a variety of different stakeholders
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Coordinating research projects
Skills:
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Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and familiarity with relevant AI tools
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Excellent written and spoken English (to native standard)
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Strong conceptual and analytical skills
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Integrity, honesty, transparency and a firm commitment to professional standards of confidentiality
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Sense of humour, initiative and self-motivation, excellent teamwork and communications skills, ability to work collaboratively with others
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Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions, able to live and work in a diverse environment
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Outstanding organisational skills, able to communicate and collaboratively manage competing priorities
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Drive to achieve results and get things done
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Ability to deal with difficult, challenging work situations and remain calm under pressure
Desirable
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Experience living, travelling or working in isolated and conflict locations/countries
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Firsthand understanding of the operating environment of humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan (or a similar context)
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Basic fluency in Dari or Pashto
Other Information
Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud of Afghanaid’s work. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.
This position is based in Afghanaid’s head office in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Due to security considerations, this is an unaccompanied post. International employees are entitled to 22 annual leave days, 25 rest and relaxation days, 5 travel days and 13 public holidays per year. Afghanaid also provides a generous travel allowance for international staff to take R&R out of the country.
Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations.
You will be given a private room in the staff house where all Kabul-based international hired staff members live.
This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to gain a foothold in the international humanitarian relief and development sector and move up in their career.
Working with communities in Afghanistan to find long-lasting solutions and provide life-saving support to those in crisis.
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Facilities Supervisor Salary £32,000
On site at Southwark, there are five listed multi-function buildings: offices, residential accommodation, function space, storage/archive and the Cathedral. The RC Diocese of Southwark has its administrative services in Bowen House, the site offices and accommodation are housed across Archbishop’s House and Cathedral House with Amigo Hall being a conference/ events space. It is a complex site both in terms of the nature of the buildings and their uses.
As well as the Clergy and the Diocese staff, we also have other organisations and groups who use our premises and services, both in support of our aims and to raise funds for building maintenance.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role. We have embarked on a new strategy, making changes in how we work, particularly to improve our events service. This role will focus on collaborating across these areas:
- Deliver a great service and spaces to clergy, clients, staff, and all building users
- Support the relationships with our parishioners and other groups
- Ensure the buildings are compliant, safe, clean and well presented at all times
- Deliver excellent services and events internally
- Improve our hospitality provision
- Respond creatively to customer feedback
This role requires someone who can combine technical skills (project implementation, H&S, contractor management, event management) and some physical strength with the soft skills to build relationships, working to deliver great services to clients, staff, and all building users. It will be for 5 days a week, rostered across 7 days, generally between 8am to 6pm, with regular weekend work, some late nights and early mornings.
Reporting to:
The line manager for this job is the Head of Site and Facilities, who reports to the Dean of the Cathedral.
Job Purpose:
To provide efficient, cost-effective and safe maintenance of buildings and facilities for clergy, staff, residents, parishioners and visitors in buildings and outside spaces located on the site. This role will also be responsible for the management of events, primarily in the Cathedral and Amigo Hall. There are no reports, but this role is one of a team of three, who are essentially ‘hands on’ where the job holder will be expected to ‘do’ as needed and will often work independently as the position is rostered across 7 days
Job Responsibilities:
This job will be responsible for (this list is not exhaustive):
- Site/Facilities
- Creating daily worksheets for 4 staff and checking daily on progress, reporting back to the Head of Facilities weekly on Mondays
- Ensuring a satisfactory, physical environment for all users and, in conjunction with other interested parties, to promote the efficient use of Diocesan assets
- Supporting the planned maintenance programme and dealing with unexpected issues as they arise
- Dealing effectively with any emergency/crisis issues
- Having experience of maintenance of power/electrics, heating/cooling, entry systems, cleaning, drills/alarms and security to liaise with and support the work of third-party contractors and utility providers
- Providing decorative touch ups, repair work and general maintenance
- Lone Working, in evenings and over rostered weekends
- Health and Safety on the site and in collaboration with the Diocesan Health and Safety Team.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to,
- investigate accidents and incidents and prepare reports as required. Assess and respond to health and safety hazards.
- Play an active role in emergencies and evacuation duties by acting as a fire warden
- Maintain current first aid at work certificate.
- Facilitating disabled access and use of buildings
- Promoting environmental performance and ethical standards in all aspects of the role
Events
- Creating the rota for 4 staff to ensure that all days, including weekends, are covered
- Bi-monthly stocktake and re-ordering of consumables
- Ensuring storage areas are clean and in order
- Ensuring Cathedral, Amigo Hall and meeting rooms are clean and in order
- Ensuring catering equipment is clean and pre-prepared on trays ready to be used by team
- Working with the Cathedral Administrator to ensure events run smoothly, being responsible for:
- Set up as required
- Providing appropriate equipment/IT
- Providing appropriate catering
- Supporting any staff or volunteers who assist with the running of events (e.g. unlocking/locking of the hall, etc)
Person Specification
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar or related role
- Knowledge of buildings maintenance in both commercial and residential settings
- Up to date with current Health and Safety regulations
- Experienced in managing relationships with contractors and utilities providers
- Experience in running of events
- Orderly, tidy and an eye for detail
- Competent user of Microsoft Office products
- Excellent communication skills
- Builds relationships and influences others for mutual benefit
- Co‐operates with others outside immediate team
Desirable
- Proactive, Positive, Helpful, “Can do” approach at all times
Self-motivated with organisational and communication skills. - Experience in customer support.
- An eye for creating a great working environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at all levels
- A highly efficient and organised approach to your workload
- The ability to adapt and change priorities according to immediate business needs
- Resourceful and self-motivated
Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality & impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes & Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.
Contract: Permanent with a probationary period of 6 months
Salary: £25,000 – £27,500 pro rata
Location, Hours and Annual Leave:
- We’re recruiting for one part time (0.8 FTE) position in London
- In-school project delivery around London on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Hybrid working for the remainder of your time – choose to work from home or in our London office (Victoria)
- 30 hours a week Tuesday – Friday with a mixed working pattern. School term time approximately 2 days 9:00-17:30 and 2 days 11:00-19:30, and School holidays 9:00-17:30
- 23 days per year annual leave – maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time
Application Deadline
- 9am Monday 2nd March 2026
For the full description, person specification, and background information, please download the Recruitment Pack found below or on our website.
Pattern Church was launched in December 2018 by the Diocese of Bristol as a Revitalisation Trust Resource Church with a vision of inviting people into family to serve Swindon. Since then, the church has grown rapidly, planted two new churches (The Well and The Light Church), and become a hub of mission and community life across the town.
The Director of Operations is part of the leadership of the church, providing the organisational, financial, and strategic backbone that enables mission and ministry to flourish. They will work closely with the Senior Leader, Trustees, and wider staff team to turn strategic vision into practical reality, ensuring strong governance, robust systems, sound stewardship, and an effective, faith-filled culture across all areas of church life.
Our team culture is shaped by GRACE—we are Growing, Reliant, All-in, Championing, and Expectant. Everyone gets involved. There is a clear sense of what we’re trying to achieve together in serving God and helping people find and grow in faith in Jesus.
We are living in a moment of remarkable spiritual opportunity. Research shows a sharp rise in openness to faith among younger generations, something we see reflected in our own ministry and growth. The opportunities before us are significant, and the Operations Director will play a pivotal role in enabling us to step into this season with confidence and clarity.
For a full job description and information about how to apply, please head to the Pattern Church website.
Closing date: March 10th
Interviews w/c March 16th
To apply please send a CV and a cover letter by email. In your cover letter please highlight how your experience and skills relate to the job description and essential skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for the Trust as we are in the second year of our ambitious NLHF funded activity plan. You will be providing support for the volunteer journey from recruitment and onboarding, to role support across all areas of volunteer activity in the park.
This role will be key to supporting the ongoing development of our volunteering programme and ensuring that the correct processes are followed, volunteers and schools/learning groups have the information they need, resourcing is at appropriate levels and rooms, and equipment is booked as needed.
You will work as part of the Content, Learning and Engagement team, line managed by the Senior Volunteering Manager.
The role is offered on a one-year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension is subject to funding.
This role is funded by the Lottery Fund as part of the partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and the London Borough of Bromley.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building great relationships?
Help drive community fundraising for a growing national health charity supporting people across the UK. If you’re a natural relationship‑builder who thrives in creative, fast-paced environments, this role puts you at the heart of supporter engagement and impact. It’s perfect for someone innovative, energetic, and committed to developing a career in fundraising.
About the Role
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will inspire supporters across the UK to take action on behalf of people living with this health condition. You will develop meaningful relationships that lead to impactful events, campaigns, and community-led activities.
This varied role offers the chance to:
· Manage and grow a portfolio of challenge events
· Coordinate national fundraising campaigns and community events
· Create engaging digital content
· Champion supporter stories that celebrate the strength of the community
· As the role develops, support other fundraising areas — including small-scale corporate partnerships
Every day, you will help strengthen the charity’s community, amplify supporter passion, and grow vital income.
About You
To thrive in this rewarding and diverse role, you will bring experience in building and managing relationships, ideally gained through fundraising, sales, or customer service. You’ll also be confident using social media to increase engagement and support community-driven activity.
You will be:
· A strong verbal and written communicator who enjoys engaging with a wide range of supporters
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
· Resourceful, self‑motivated and driven by supporter satisfaction and results
· Skilled at identifying new opportunities and innovative approaches
Experience in fundraising or the charity sector is desirable but not essential, as is previous exposure to stewardship and supporter journeys.
Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
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This is more than an coordinator role. As People & Culture Coordinator, you will help shape a culture of care across OMF International (UK), supporting employees, volunteers and members at every stage of their journey from active service to retirement. If you bring strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and a heart for prayer and cross-cultural mission, we would love to hear from you.
Job title: People & Culture Coordinator
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week
Job Purpose:
To support OMF’s mission and vision by providing excellent administrative support for the People & Culture department and coordinating the provision of pastoral care and resources which promote the wellbeing, engagement and development of OMF International (UK) workers, including members andretirees.
The jobholder has a special responsibility for coordinating professional and compassionate pastoral, spiritual, and practical care across the OMF International (UK) community. The People & Culture Coordinator will embody and promote OMF’s values, maintaining a consistent culture of care, compliance, and prayerful support across the organisation.
Responsibilities
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Recruitment & onboarding administration
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Employee relations process support
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HR policy management
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Payroll/benefits coordination
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HR metrics & reporting
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Performance management tracking
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Workforce compliance monitoring
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Organisational development support
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Member & Retiree Care - full cycle
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Maintain accurate HR systems
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Liaise with Area Reps and other OMF departments
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Coordinate events and communications
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Keep all files up-to-date and in line with GDPR policies
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Regularly review and update policies and procedures
Supporting the wider OMF team
• Champion OMF’s values of prayer, partnership, and care across all people processes.
• Pray regularly with and for OMF workers, fostering spiritual encouragement and modelling a pastoral approach to leadership.
• Support and participate in OMF International’s mission, by regularly leading the daily National Office Prayers.
• Be open to exploring opportunities to lead weekly office devotions and/or worship.
• Attend regular internal events (such as Home Assignment Workshops, UK team days, retreat days, and other team functions) and occasional external events, presenting and leading departmental sessions as required.
Communication & Partnership
• Liaise with Area Representatives, churches, and partners to ensure members, retirees and volunteers are connected and supported locally.
• Encourage members in partner development and prayer support, particularly when on Home Assignment.
• Liaise with the Communications Department to highlight and effectively share stories and encouragements from OMF international (UK) workers.
• Provide reporting on member movement and status to the Finance Team and Leadership Team
• Undertake any other reasonable ad-hoc duties as specified by the People & Culture Manager.
Safeguarding & Compliance
• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and care across all people-related processes.
• Support training and awareness for staff, members, and volunteers on safeguarding and wellbeing issues.
Person Specification
Educated to A Level or equivalent, preferable CIPD level 3 qualified
Theological and/or missiological training
Good understanding of the UK and Ireland Christian context and cross-cultural mission
Basic knowledge of safeguarding
Competent user of Microsoft Office, databases, and digital communication tools including Microsoft Teams
Driven to achieve high standards in administration and events organisation
Self-motivated, keen to drive projects forward using own initiative
Friendly and courteous towards candidates, colleagues and supporters
Emotionally intelligent, a good listener with apastoral nature
Responds positively to constructive feedback
Adopts a can-do attitude and flexible approach
Open to change and willing to learn new skills
Prioritises consistency and compliance, whilst also demonstrating a compassionate response to individual circumstances.
Meet our Occupational Requirement to be a practising Christian as an active member of a local church and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement
Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Able to commute to OMF National Office, Oxford Street, Manchester
Able to occasionally travel locally and/or internationally for meetings and events, including overnight and at weekends
Experience of living cross culturally
Terms of Appointment
• Full time 35 Hours pw Mon-Fri; occasional evening/weekend commitments
• Salary £28,000-£32,000 per annum commensurate with experience
• Non-contributory pension of 8% of salary on completion of a probationary period andbackdated to start date
• Paid annual leave entitlement of 25 days in addition to pro-rata public holidays
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
• It is an occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a Christian
• Appointment subject to satisfactory references and DBS check
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a small but growing charity, working to ensure that every child has 1:1 reading support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports about 3,500 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 180 local and national businesses. The volunteer task is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
We have set ourselves ambitious targets and want to support 3,900 children by 2026/27, so this role, with responsibility for building new corporate partnerships, will be crucial to ensuring that we have sufficient volunteers to achieve this target. 2026 has been designated by the Government as the National Year of Reading, so we have a great opportunity to capitalise on this and secure business commitment for our work!
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the role
Chapter One is seeking a proactive, energetic and enthusiastic Business Development Officer to be an integral part of a team which aims to both maximise corporate income and take Chapter One into new regions across the UK.
Reporting to our Business Development Manager (BDM), but also working closely with our Corporate Partnerships Team, you’ll help them to deliver our annual volunteer targets. This will involve prospect research and engagement, presentations, networking, pipeline management and lead conversion.
This role within Chapter One is an opportunity for an early career professional or someone looking for a career change to hone their business development and sales skills in a dynamic, fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partner Recruitment
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With support from the BDM, proactively ‘sell’ Chapter One programmes to potential new corporate partners to achieve annual new partner/volunteer targets
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Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other relevant platforms to identify, research and contact potential new corporate partners
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Prepare and tailor communications for prospective new partners, including research on their CSR/social value strategy and its alignment with Chapter One’s mission and regional presence
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Ensure the prospective new partner pipeline is proactively managed on our Salesforce CRM and work with the BDM to automate the pipeline process where appropriate.
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Identify opportunities for regional expansion and support the BDM to secure commitments in line with launch timetables
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Identify opportunities for expansion in specific sectors or in relation to specific initiatives.
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Post on LinkedIn and develop a network of CSR and Social Value managers and relevant organisations
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Research relevant intermediaries, local authorities and groups with which Chapter One could build ‘broker’ relationships
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Keep up to date with developments in CSR/ESG/Social Value and employer-led volunteering
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Research relevant events and conferences that Chapter One team could attend to network and/or speak
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Ensure Chapter One information on external volunteering and matchmaking platforms is kept up-to-date
Account Management
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Lead the account management of a portfolio of corporate partners (approx. 10–15), delivering against retention, growth, and income targets through regular reviews and proactive relationship building.
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Plan and deliver partnership meetings, volunteer recruitment sessions, and tailored communications aligned to each partner’s CSR strategy and Chapter One’s mission.
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Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships Team and internal teams to produce high-quality reports, pitches, onboarding experiences, and promotional materials for partners and volunteers.
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Ensure accurate partner administration, including CRM record-keeping (Salesforce), invoicing coordination, and general account management processes.
General
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Oversee, maintain and develop business development processes, including use of Salesforce CRM and exchange of information with the Corporate Partnerships Team
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Conduct administrative duties as required to support the Business Development Manager
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Attend online and in person meetings, conferences and events to represent Chapter One, talk about its work and recruit partners.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
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A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
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Experience of business development of Corporate Partnerships in a charity or B-2-B environment
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An ability to create compelling written pitches, ensuring messaging and brand are consistent
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Outstanding presentation skills, with the ability to excite and inspire an audience
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with business professionals at all levels
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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An understanding of CSR/social value and employee engagement/volunteering and/or a commitment to learning more about social value and how it’s interpreted by businesses
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An understanding of social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.
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Able to take personal accountability for own workload and for delivery of targets
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A ‘can do’ and flexible approach with an ability adapt to changing priorities
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Awareness of the importance of data security best practice and GDPR regulations when processing a range of stakeholder data
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Highly computer literate, particularly in Excel, with hands-on experience of using Google suite and platforms and tools such as Salesforce CRM, Mailchimp, PowerPoint and more.
You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:
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Experience of using social media to develop business relationships
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Experience of achieving annual sales targets
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A background in CSR or social value
Interview Dates
First Round: Week commencing 9th March
Second Round: Week commencing 16th March
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should include:
Your relevant experience, including clear examples.
Tell us about a partnership that you have initiated or developed and what you did to make it succeed.
Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
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