Learning and development manager jobs
We’re looking for a People and Culture Manager to shape and lead Amala's first dedicated people function, ensuring our global team is supported by rigorous and human-centred people practices. You will work closely with the Head of Finance and our international leadership team to manage the end-to-end team member lifecycle and continuously foster a deep sense of belonging across our remote workforce.
Who we are
Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a non-profit organisation with big ambitions to create a deep and lasting impact for young people who are displaced. We have developed the first accredited secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugee and crisis affected youth, and we also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship. Our approach to education is conveyed through our human-centred, context-inclusive curricula and learning programmes that are relevant to the lives that our students lead today and will lead in the future.
Key responsibilities
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Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead end-to-end hiring and design onboarding programmes that strictly adhere to Safer Recruitment requirements.
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Performance & Development: Manage the annual review cycle and coach managers to have meaningful, development-focused conversations.
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Policy & Culture: Act as a custodian of Amala’s culture while maintaining compliant HR and policies and the Single Central Record.
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Compensation: Maintain our job grading framework and lead salary benchmarking against the NGO sector.
You will be successful if you have
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CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven HR management experience within an NGO or mission-driven organisation.
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The ability to navigate the nuances of supporting globally distributed teams across different cultures and time zones.
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A human-centred mindset that balances rigorous HR compliance with empathy and a commitment to team wellbeing.
All roles at Amala are open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, family structure, economic background, age, nationality or citizenship, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable persons is a priority for Amala. All team members are expected to share that commitment and adhere to Amala’s Safeguarding and Welfare Policy and Team Code of Conduct. Any offer of appointment by Amala is conditional on satisfactory pre-appointment checks.
How to apply
Read the job description for more details on the role and for information on how to apply.
Deadline: Monday 18 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Our mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.
SPEAR is a charity working to end homelessness across South West London. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring, and our teams work every day to support people into safe, stable accommodation.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
- Lead and manage a team including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities
You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Why join us
At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Your benefits
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
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Education Manager
Salary: £47,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Home-based or hybrid London-based co-working
Contract: Full-time (flexible working requests welcome)
Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.
We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.
We are looking for an Education Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering our Education, Training and Support programme at a pivotal early stage, helping to lay the foundations for long term impact.
This role is for someone with experience developing education programmes and training for diverse audiences at a national or locally significant level, and a strong track record of managing end to end projects. You will develop high quality, evidence led education resources and training, work closely with partners and colleagues across the organisation, and help turn strategic ambition into meaningful, measurable impact for young people and the adults who support them.
You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values led culture. If you are motivated by prevention, improving online safety and helping young people live long and stay strong, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes:
-27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;
-annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;
-employee pension scheme;
-£500 employee wellbeing budget;
-we welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we would like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role. You do not need to cover each point separetly but please explicitly draw out your experience working at a national or locally significant level.
Application closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 but please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
There will be an initial interview held online between 1st-3rd June and a follow up meet the team stage held in-person in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Development Manager
Location: London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
The Development Manager will be a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with strong technical skills in grant and funding solicitation, management and stewardship across Crisis Action’s current donor targets including major foundations, governments, and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWI). They will serve as the anchor of a newly configured fundraising team designed to support Crisis Action to nurture its existing donors and secure the next generation of support for its ground-breaking work.
This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in our outreach, proposals, reporting and communication to drive resource mobilisation that is essential for the organisation’s financial sustainability at a time when our distinct model and way of working is needed more than ever.
Principal responsibilities
Donor engagement and communications
- Oversee and coordinate day-to-day engagement with current and prospective foundation, government and individual donors by members of the Crisis Action team
- Represent the organisation vis-à-vis donor representatives
- Support HNWI donor benefits structure and cultivation plans
- Prepare compelling and timely donor reports, donor updates, letters of receipt and other outreach materials in collaboration with finance and campaign teams.
Grant management and oversight
- Ensuring timely and skilled drafting, consultation and sign off of high-quality grant proposals
- Timely acknowledgement of all contributions and compliance with donor requirements
- Preparation of high-quality proposal budgets and financial reports for donors in compliance with grant specifications and deadlines, in close cooperation with the Finance Team
- Review all grant agreements and monitor/ensure the organization's adherence to its contractual commitments.
Strategic vision and guidance:
- Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer on short- and long-term fundraising strategies and broader resource mobilisation initiatives to ensure our fundraising strategy and its implementation helps achieve organisational goals
- Set fundraising targets and produce periodic funding forecasts in consultation with members of the team.
Research and intelligence:
- Carry out donor research and provide strategic insights and donor related updates and background information to relevant colleagues.
- Monitor and ensure a solid pipeline of donor prospects
Team coordination and collaboration
- Ensure that there is a clear workplan that anticipates what has to happen when to guide team resource allocation and workload management
- Ensure effective and efficient processes of gathering and sharing information across the team to support timely donor engagement and stewardship with clear protocols on the cadence of team calls and written updates
- Support colleagues to adhere to agreed fundraising roles and responsibilities
Communications
- Ensuring effective and timely communications to donors, Crisis Action’s board and team
- In collaboration with the CEO, ensure timely and regular flow of information to the team on fundraising progress
- Timely production of high-quality fundraising updates for our Board
Data and Systems Management
- Sustain, manage and where possible further develop the relevant administrative infrastructure, including grant tracking and reporting systems, Salesforce contact database, events calendars, contact lists, donor profiles, website and annual report donor acknowledgement lists and meeting minutes
Job Specifications
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development within the non-profit or international advocacy sector
- A proven track record of engaging with foundations and government officials to secure and manage grants
- Demonstrated ability to forge new donor partnerships, and a track record of bringing in new revenue
- Strong understanding of government and foundation funding landscapes with at least some familiarity with differences between them and the stewardship of major gifts from individual giving
- Experience in drafting compelling fundraising proposals, reports and donor updates for a variety of donors – foundations, governments and individuals
- Strong all-round communication and storytelling skills
- Experience producing a range of communications materials for different audiences
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable fundraising plans
- Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant management tools
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures with colleagues dispersed across the world
- Financial literacy and a proven ability to understand and construct budgets
- Collaborative and empathetic approach to team and donor engagement
- Enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a systematic approach to maintaining donor tracking systems
- Fluency in oral and written English
- Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability/willingness to travel to staff retreats and for donor visits.
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable skills and experience
- Proficiency in additional languages
- Established donor networks
- Experience managing major gifts and cultivating individual donor relations
- Knowledge of conflict, human rights, or social justice issues
Key Relationships
- Senior Management Team, Development Team, Finance Team, Campaign Leads, Office Directors
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: We have set bands for the salary range for all positions at Crisis Action. The baseline of our salary range for this position is £40K per annum.
Benefits: 25 annual leave days (30 days after 3 years). Up to 6% contribution to pension. 3-month long service leave after 6 years and one-month sabbatical leave in year 10. CA additionally offers an annual inflationary increase, and 2% salary increase in year 2, 4 and 8 subject to availability of funds.
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Statement
Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid Role - operating across the East of England (Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire).
We are seeking an experienced and values driven business development manager to lead and drive our income generation and partnership development activity.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the senior management team, you will lead a team of development officers and manage external bid writing consultants to identify, develop and secure funding and growth opportunities that are rooted in strong partnerships and responsive to community need.
This is a strategic and outward facing role, requiring excellent relationship building skills, an understanding of place-based working, and the ability to bring partners together around shared outcomes for communities across the East of England.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Business Development & Partnerships
- Income Generation
- Resource Management
- Quality Assurance
Wider responsibilities
- Play an active role as a member of the trust’s senior management team.
- Contribute to annual business planning and the overall leadership and management of the trust.
- Ensure compliance with trust policies, statutory requirements and health and safety obligations.
- Act as a positive ambassador for groundwork east, promoting our partnership led and community focused approach.
- Work collaboratively with other Groundwork trusts and Groundwork UK to develop shared learning and joint opportunities.
Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Email Channel Manager will play a crucial role in driving supporter engagement, fundraising, and brand awareness through effective email and SMS communication strategies. They will be responsible for ensuring ARUK's email channel delivers a consistent, personalised, and user-centric experience, maximising supporter engagement and conversions.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
· Email Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Senior Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive email strategy aligned with ARUK's fundraising, brand, communication, and advocacy goals.
· Platform Management: Own and manage the Dotdigital account (email and SMS), ensuring optimal performance, deliverability, and compliance.
· Cross-Platform Collaboration: Lead decision-making on email components for all platforms used at ARUK (Dotdigital, Funraisin, Outlook, etc.), ensuring a consistent and user-centric experience.
· Audience-Centric Approach: Champion a customer and supporter-centric approach to email communications, prioritising personalisation, segmentation, and relevance.
· Decision-Making Authority: Serve as the final decision-maker for all email channel-related matters, including marketing campaigns, automated journeys, transactional emails, and SMS initiatives.
Tactical Execution:
· Campaign & Calendar Management: Own the email calendar, plan, execute, and analyse email campaigns, including the monthly newsletter, welcome journeys, and A/B tests. Manage and delegate this work to the Email Officer and/or Email Executive where appropriate.
· Automation: Develop and implement automated email workflows to nurture leads, welcome new supporters and customers, re-engage lapsed donors, and drive conversions.
· Data Collaboration: Work closely with the data team to segment audiences, personalise content, and ensure seamless data integration between Salesforce and Dotdigital.
· Integration Management: Manage the technical integration between Salesforce and Dotdigital, ensuring data accuracy and maximising automation capabilities.
· Reporting & Analysis: Provide detailed and accurate reporting on email performance, using data to drive optimisation and inform future strategies.
· User Journey Optimisation: Collaborate with the web unit to create seamless user journeys between the website and email communications.
Other Important Areas:
· SMS Channel Management: Manage and grow ARUK's SMS channel, leveraging its potential for timely and targeted communication. Also responsible for new 'SMS' adjacent channel strategies (e.g. Whatsapp).
· Continuous Improvement: Explore opportunities to upgrade Dotdigital to enable more reactive marketing based on web traffic.
· Knowledge Sharing: Share insights and best practices across ARUK, upskilling staff on effective email communication.
· Supporter Focus: Continuously monitor and analyse supporter data to understand preferences, identify churn risks, and optimise the email experience for higher engagement and growth.
· Using data and analytics to inform all aspects of email strategy, from segmentation and personalisation to campaign optimisation and automation.
· Collaboration: Particularly with the web team and data team, to ensure a seamless user experience and effective data utilisation.
· Strategic Focus: While tactical execution is important, strategic leadership in collaboration with the Senior Manager is essential, ensuring the email channel aligns with ARUK's broader goals and contributes to its mission.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Proven experience in email marketing, with a track record of developing and executing successful email campaigns.
· Strong understanding of email marketing best practices, including deliverability, segmentation, and personalisation.
· Experience in managing and optimising email marketing platforms, preferably Dotdigital.
· Expertise in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to derive actionable insights from campaign data.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
· Experience in A/B testing and campaign optimisation
· Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective email marketing strategies
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
· Proactive and results-oriented
· Passionate about using email marketing to make a positive impact
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 £45,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 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. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us 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.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Learning and Platforms Developer
Salary: £37,207–£42, 070
Location: Hybrid, Cambridge or Fully Remote
This role is central to shaping and delivering the Foundation’s digital learning offer. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will play a key role in building partnerships across the sector, supporting engagement with practitioners, and helping to extend the reach and impact of the Foundation’s work.
You will work closely with senior colleagues, programme teams, and external partners to translate organisational strategy into practical, scalable digital solutions. The role combines hands-on platform management with strategic input into the design and delivery of digital learning. You will lead improvements in user experience and accessibility, coordinate the development of high-quality learning resources, and use data, feedback and emerging tools such as AI where appropriate to drive continuous improvement.
Core focus areas for this role include:
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Translating organisational strategy into scalable digital solutions by working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and long-term goals.
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Building and leveraging strategic partnerships to accelerate delivery, enhance capability, and enable the successful implementation of scalable digital solutions.
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Leading on the continuous improvement of Moodle and other digital learning platforms.
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Enhancing accessibility, usability, and learner journeys.
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Developing and managing multimedia content, including short-form video.
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Coordinating and quality assuring resources created by programme teams.
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Using analytics and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in digital learning, educational technology, or platform development who is motivated by our charitable mission.
The Bell Foundation was established in 2012 and has grown significantly to become a leading authority on English as an Additional Language (EAL) in education. Our vision is to create opportunities, change lives, and overcome exclusion through language education. We deliver this through strategic work with schools and adult education that aims to achieve system change and improve outcomes for vulnerable groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Person specification
Experience
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Experience of managing and developing digital learning platforms (e.g. Moodle) in an education context.
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Experience of creating digital learning content and resources, including multimedia.
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Strong understanding of user experience, accessibility, and inclusive design.
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Ability to coordinate work across teams and influence without line management authority.
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Experience of using data and feedback to improve digital learning environments and/ or resources.
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Strong organisational and project management skills.
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Experience of building and managing external relationships to support the reach, use, and impact of digital resources or programmes.
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Understanding of the education system in England.
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Understanding of EAL or ESOL provision (desirable).
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Experience working in the education or charity sector (desirable)
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Familiarity with video production and editing tools e.g. Canva, Adobe Premiere or Adobe Express (desirable).
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Experience of using AI tools to support content creation or digital learning design (desirable).
Personal qualities
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Clear and adaptable communication skills, with the ability to create content for different audiences and formats.
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Strong planning and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
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Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, particularly in developing productive relationships with external partners and working effectively across internal teams.
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Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to review, evaluate, and improve content and user experience.
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Proactive and solution-focused, with the confidence to take initiative and drive improvements.
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Creative, with an interest in exploring new approaches to digital learning and engagement.
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Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
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Excellent digital confidence, including use of common tools and learning platforms.
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Strong organisational skills that demonstrate the ability to organise and manage own workload to deadlines.
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Enthusiasm for and commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
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A can-do approach with a view to continuous improvement
Special requirements
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Occasional out of hours working may be required including occasional overnight stays.
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Willingness to undertake travel within the UK to partner sites and meetings.
The Foundation is committed to ensuring all staff are empowered to contribute fully to our work and the Foundation strives to ensure equity and fairness throughout the organisation. We support equality of opportunity and promote an inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, across all protected characteristics and socio-economic status and particularly encourage submissions from those with lived experience of speaking another language.
We can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are launching something rare. Lighthouse is the clearest expression yet of what Under One Sky has been building towards for over a decade - a space rooted in care, consistency, and the belief that people can rebuild their lives when they are met with dignity and trust. At our core is something simple but powerful: a commitment to human connection.
We take our work seriously, because the stakes are high, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously. There is discipline in how we deliver, but also warmth, openness, and moments of joy that matter just as much.
Lighthouse represents a step change for us. It is the point where our ambition is fully realised - moving beyond outreach into a structured, sustained environment where people can stabilise, reconnect, and move forward. We want Lighthouse to be exceptional - not only for the people we serve, but something that sets a standard others look to and learn from.
We are looking for two people who want to help shape and run this with us. This is not a role to simply manage a programme; it is an opportunity to co-create it. We are looking for people who combine initiative with reliability - individuals who are grounded, thoughtful, and willing to take ownership. People who care deeply about purpose, who value relationships, and who bring energy and discipline to their work. These roles are for people who want to build something meaningful and do it brilliantly.
About Under One Sky & The Lighthouse
Under One Sky works alongside people experiencing homelessness to provide practical support, human connection, and pathways toward greater stability.
Lighthouse creates the conditions for people who have experienced homelessness to move beyond survival and begin rebuilding their lives. Over twelve weeks, small cohorts come together in a consistent, supportive space where confidence grows, relationships are rebuilt, and people reconnect with their sense of direction and possibility.
Through outreach, partnership working, and volunteer-led programmes, we aim to create spaces where people are treated with dignity, trust, and consistency.
The role
The Programme Manager leads the operational delivery of Lighthouse, ensuring the programme runs safely, reliably, and to a consistently high standard across the programme week. This role sits at the centre of the work - creating the conditions that allow Lighthouse to function with both structure and humanity.
Lighthouse operates in a dynamic environment where participant needs, operational demands, and volunteer teams intersect daily. You will bring clarity and calm to that complexity, maintaining strong systems and organisation while responding thoughtfully and decisively to what emerges in real time.
You will take ownership of the systems, planning, and operational coordination that underpin delivery. This includes overseeing key sessions, ensuring volunteers are well supported, and maintaining a physical space that is safe, welcoming, and well run. Your role is to make sure Lighthouse works - consistently, reliably, and with care.
You will also play a central role in shaping how Lighthouse develops over time. By observing how delivery works in practice, you will identify what can be strengthened and translate this into practical improvements. This requires sound judgement, attention to detail, and a commitment to doing things well.
You will work closely with the Engagement Manager to ensure Lighthouse remains both operationally strong and deeply responsive to the people it serves.
Key responsibilities
Operational leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the Lighthouse
- Plan and coordinate the weekly programme schedule, ensuring delivery is reliable and consistent
- Ensure sessions are well staffed and supported by volunteers and team members
- Provide operational leadership during high-demand sessions
- Respond calmly and effectively to challenges if they arise
Programme systems and coordination
- Develop and maintain systems that support consistent high-quality delivery
- Coordinate logistics including spaces, equipment, supplies, and delivery resources
- Support budgeting, resource planning, and cost oversight
- Maintain clear and consistently applied operational processes
Space and facilities management
- Ensure the Lighthouse space is safe, organised, and ready for delivery
- Oversee opening and closing procedures
- Coordinate setup and breakdown of delivery areas, equipment, and supplies
- Maintain a welcoming, well-structured environment for participants, volunteers, and staff
- Liaise with venue partners or building managers where required
Volunteer coordination
- Coordinate volunteer scheduling and session rotas across the programme week
- Ensure sessions are appropriately supported by volunteers
- Maintain clear and timely communication with volunteers
Programme monitoring
- Ensure delivery data is recorded accurately and consistently
- Maintain operational records to support reporting and learning
- Support monitoring of delivery against agreed objectives and metrics
Programme development and operational improvement
- Monitor how Lighthouse operates in practice and identify opportunities to strengthen delivery
- Translate learning from day-to-day delivery into practical adjustments to programme design, scheduling, and systems
- Work with the Engagement Manager and the Co-Leads to implement improvements
- Ensure changes are communicated clearly and embedded across volunteers and teams
Operational partnerships
- Coordinate practical relationships with venues, delivery partners, and collaborators
- Manage operational arrangements for Lighthouse sessions
- Ensure partnerships support reliable and well-organised programme delivery
Requirements
About you
This role requires someone who is organised, decisive, and comfortable taking responsibility in a complex delivery environment.
You will be able to maintain structure and clarity even when situations change quickly. You will bring a calm and practical approach to problem-solving and be confident supporting volunteers and teams during live programme delivery.
You will likely bring:
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significant experience coordinating programmes, projects, or complex operations
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the ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining attention to detail
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confidence making practical decisions in real time
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experience supporting teams or volunteers in delivery environments
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strong organisational discipline and systems thinking
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a commitment to dignity and respect when working alongside people experiencing homelessness
Working pattern
Lighthouse operates primarily between 8:00am and 8:00pm, with occasional evening events. Programme delivery is supported by a team of volunteers.
The two Managers coordinate their working schedules to ensure presence during key delivery periods across the programme week.
Working patterns are flexible and planned collaboratively to support delivery while maintaining sustainable workloads.
Lighthouse Management Structure
Lighthouse is delivered through a shared model, with two Managers working together to ensure the programme remains a safe, consistent, and dignified space for people experiencing homelessness.
Delivering this well requires both strong programme organisation and careful, trauma-informed engagement with participants.
The two Managers hold complementary responsibilities that ensure Lighthouse is both well-run and deeply responsive to the people it serves. While each role leads on specific areas of the programme, they work closely together to maintain consistent standards, clear communication, and a reliable experience for participants.
Joint responsibilities
Together the Managers ensure that Lighthouse operates with consistency, safety and care:
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Participants experience Lighthouse as a safe and welcoming space where they are treated with dignity and respect.
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Delivery remains trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in Under One Sky’s values of presence, trust, and follow-through.
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Lighthouse sessions are appropriately staffed, with volunteers and team members supported to deliver confidently and reliably.
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Safeguarding is embedded into day-to-day delivery, with clear processes for responding to disclosures, incidents, risk, and vulnerability.
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Participant needs, concerns, and wellbeing are recognised early and responded to appropriately.
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Volunteers and staff are supported to hold clear boundaries while maintaining compassion and respect.
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Communication and follow-through are strong so participants do not experience gaps, confusion, or inconsistent responses.
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Lighthouse maintains a high standard of care, professionalism, and stability across the programme week.
Culture and approach
The Managers help shape the tone of Lighthouse through calm, grounded leadership and consistent presence within the programme.
They help ensure Lighthouse remains a place where participants feel:
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seen and respected
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safe and protected
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met with consistency rather than unpredictability
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supported without judgement
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able to access help with dignity
They create the conditions for volunteers and staff to provide meaningful support while ensuring Lighthouse remains structured, accountable, and deeply human.
Together let’s end homelessness.
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Research Programme Manager
Are you an experienced research professional looking to make a difference to children and young people’s lives?
Please note: this role is known internally as Research Lab Manager
Anna Freud are seeking a Research Lab Manager to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families on a part-time basis.
Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
This role offers the chance to work on high-impact mental health research, gain exposure to leading experts across Anna Freud and UCL, and take real ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll build experience across a range of research methods, develop your profile through publications and funding work, and play a meaningful role in improving outcomes for children and young people.
What you’ll do
A central role supporting the delivery of a programme of mental health research, coordinating projects, managing operations, and ensuring studies are delivered to a high standard from set-up through to completion.
- Coordinate and manage multiple research projects, ensuring timelines, risks, and deliverables are effectively tracked and met
- Oversee research operations, including data management, documentation, and project governance
- Lead on funder reporting and support grant applications and wider research opportunities
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including funders, NHS services, local authorities, and research participants
- Support and supervise junior team members while contributing to high-quality research outputs
What you’ll bring
For the Reseach Lab Manager role, you will be an organised and proactive research professional, with strong experience managing complex projects and data, who can confidently coordinate studies, work with a range of stakeholders, and drive high-quality research delivery in a mental health setting.
- Proven experience managing and coordinating large-scale quantitative or mixed-methods research projects
- Strong data management and administrative skills, with attention to quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Experience contributing to research outputs, including funder reports, publications, or dissemination activities
- Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines independently, using initiative to solve problems
- Effective communication skills and experience working with diverse stakeholders, including supporting or supervising junior team members
Key details
Hours: Part-time: 14 hours per week (two days). Usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Specific days to be negotiated. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £46,062 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Attendance in-person for meetings, as and when required.
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 08 May 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday, 15 May 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in Week commencing 18 May 2026.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please get in contact with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
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Are you our new Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager?
Do you have the strategic vision, leadership skills and creativity to drive high‑impact marketing and communications at a critical moment for a national health charity? Could you lead a talented team to deliver compelling, audience‑led campaigns that accelerate progress for everyone affected by ovarian cancer?
We are looking for an Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to lead our Marketing and Communications function during an exciting period of transition and growth. This role will play a pivotal part in delivering our communications and brand strategy, supporting the rollout of our new organisational strategy, and maintaining momentum across high‑profile campaigns and projects.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you’ll oversee marketing and communications across the organisation, line managing a team of specialists and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll provide strategic leadership, clear direction and hands‑on support, ensuring activity is well planned, insight‑driven and aligned to our wider organisational objectives.
This role is ideal for an experienced marketing and communications leader, ideally from the charity sector, who can combine strategic thinking with strong delivery, and who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
We are an ambitious charity, building on our achievements and targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all. It’s an exciting time to be joining Target Ovarian Cancer as we move into our ambitionus new strategy.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
The role
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term position for 12 months.
We operate a hybrid working model. You will usually work remotely but will be expected to attend meetings at our office near London Bridge when required. Please note that travel costs to the office are not covered.
If you would like more information about expected office attendance, please refer to the recruitment pack.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and complete your application.
You will be asked to submit your CV and answer three application questions (maximum 250 words each) as part of the process.
You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form (details included in the recruitment pack).
Applications without responses to the application questions may not be considered.
Key dates
- Closing date: 10th May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 18th May 2026
If you are invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments.
Additional information
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot sponsor visas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require support with your application, please refer to the guidance provided in the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity is now available at Crantock Drive for a Service Coordinator offered either as one Full-Time position or 2 Part-Time positions.
This role is to help shape, inspire and lead a team as well as positively impact and make a difference to the lives of the people we support.
Working with individuals with learning disabilities we are a busy 8 bed residential service. The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, to adapt quickly and lead a diverse team in different and challenging situations.
We are looking for someone who is organised, pro-active, can multi-task and work on their own initiative, proficient in IT systems (or quick learner!), as well as working in a person-centred way.
The successful Service Coordinator will include overseeing care packages for the people we support (liaising with professionals and families, creating and updating support plans and risk assessments, etc), line managing staff (including but not limited to supervisions, role modelling, wellbeing check-ins, following policies and protocols, etc,).
You would be working as part of a small team where good verbal and written communication is essential. Other essential skills include the capacity to work within professional boundaries, yet meet individuals with empathy, and the ability to have difficult conversations while creating good working relationships with colleagues.
The position is full time, worked over 5 days and will require you to work regular weekends. You will be based at Crantock Drive, however an element of the position will require you to be able to get to other locations for training, meetings, etc.
Experience in a leadership role is not essential; if you have the skills identified within our advert to bring to the post, you will be considered. Support and training will be available.
Here at Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Every day, Centre 404 works alongside people with learning disabilities and their families so they can live fuller, more connected lives. The voices, stories and impact behind that work matter — and we’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer to help make sure they are heard with care, clarity and purpose.
Centre 404 is a community‑rooted health and social care charity in North London, where values shape practice and communications are central to our impact. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of our communications across digital channels, campaigns and publications, shaping how Centre 404 is seen and understood.
Working closely with the Director of Children, Young People, Families & Engagement, the Fundraising Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll play a key role in strengthening engagement, supporting fundraising, and ensuring lived experience sits at the heart of everything we communicate.
About the role
- Lead day‑to‑day delivery of Centre 404’s communications across digital channels, campaigns and publications
- Maintain an engaging, accessible and consistent presence across our website, social media and e‑communications
- Create high‑quality, audience‑focused content that brings our work and impact to life
- Handle stories and case studies sensitively and ethically, in line with safeguarding and confidentiality standards
- Maintain and develop Centre 404’s brand and tone of voice, ensuring warmth, clarity and consistency
- Deliver communications campaigns and key publications, including our annual impact report
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to support supporter engagement and donor communications
- Provide light‑touch media and PR support, including drafting press releases when appropriate
- Act as a trusted point of contact for communications advice across the organisation
- Use feedback and insight to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our communications
- Manage an agreed communications budget and ensure value for money
This is a standalone role with a high degree of autonomy, offering the chance to make a real difference in a values‑led organisation.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a communications role, delivering activity across multiple channels
- Is an excellent writer with strong editorial judgement and attention to detail
- Understands digital communications, including websites, social media and e‑communications
- Can translate complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging and appropriate content
- Has a strong understanding of accessible, inclusive and audience‑centred communications
- Is comfortable managing their own workload and priorities while working collaboratively
- Brings a thoughtful, ethical and emotionally intelligent approach to storytelling
- Shares Centre 404’s commitment to respect, inclusion, dignity and safeguarding
Experience in the charity, health or social care sector — particularly producing publications or supporting fundraising communications — would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Why work for Centre 404?
At Centre 404, values aren’t just words — they shape how we work every day. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your work will have a genuine impact on people’s lives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our communications, grow your skills and contribute to a mission you can truly believe in.
Centre 404 is a warm, values‑driven organisation with a rich history of supporting people with learning disabilities for over 75 years. We are collaborative, ambitious, and committed to creating life‑changing impact for families across North London. We will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to a relevant DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five-year period.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
The Bridge Project has been supporting people across Bradford since 1983. We work with individuals, families and communities to create lasting, positive change, recognising that people’s needs are often complex. Our dedicated team of around 120 staff, helps address a wide range of challenges, including housing instability, health and wellbeing, employment barriers and more.
We are looking for a forward-thinking Finance Manager to play a pivotal role across the organisation, with a particular focus on our supported housing projects. This is an exciting new position that not only takes on key responsibilities from our Director of Finance, but also additional work linked to our housing projects as we grow.
With major expansion planned over the next two years and our journey towards becoming a Registered Provider of Social Housing (RP) well underway, this is a rare opportunity to shape the financial foundations of a rapidly developing housing portfolio.
The Finance Manager will line manage the Finance Administrator, who undertakes much of Bridge’s day-to-day finance processing, and will work closely with the Director of Finance on organisational wide financial management.
Because of our size, the post will cover a range of financial responsibilities that in larger organisation would be divided across several posts. These responsibilities will include; managing income and expenditure for our housing projects; oversight of the organisation’s purchase ledger; payroll; producing internal management accounts and financial monitoring reports to funders; assisting with organisational budgeting, annual accounts and the audit process. This makes the role ideally suited to someone with a broad range of accounting and financial experience and skills, ideally with either a social housing or charity background.
We are looking for someone who is a part-qualified or a fully qualified accountant, with knowledge of UK accounting regulations. Strong financial reporting and analytical skills along with an understanding of payroll processes and systems is essential.
This is a full-time permanent position, with the potential for hybrid working. A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check is also a requirement of the post.
If you would thrive working as part of our supportive and positive staff team, we’d love to hear from you. Alongside a rewarding career, you’ll enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive:
- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and contribution
- 32 days of annual leave to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work
- 5% employer pension contribution to support your long‑term financial security
- A dedicated Learning & Development programme to help you grow and progress
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice whenever you need it
- Death‑in‑service benefit worth three times your salary for added peace of mind
- Refer‑a‑friend bonus of £500 when you help us bring great people on board
- Two hours of monthly wellbeing time to pause, connect, and reset with your team
- A programme of mindfulness activities to boost focus on overall wellbeing
The Bridge Project is proud to be a Mindful Employer, championing a workplace where wellbeing truly matters.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martin Brook, Director of Finance and Support Services to arrange this.
To find out more information and to download an application pack, please visit Jobs and Volunteering - The Bridge Project.
You must complete the Bridge Project’s application form in order to be considered for the role. The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process. We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
No CVs are accepted. No Employment Agencies please.
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 18 May 2026
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
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Actively Interviewing
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To provide strong, visible leadership and strategic oversight of a 40-bed nursing and residential care home specialising in dementia care. The Operations Manager will ensure the delivery of high-quality regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Management
- Provide clear leadership to the administrative and domestic team
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
- Oversee recruitment, retention, and development of staff
- Implement systems and processes to support high quality care and improve operational efficiency
- Ensure effective use of clinical systems and digital services
- Lead on policies and HR processes
2. Strategic Oversight
- Contribute to and implement the organisation’s strategic plan
- Identify growth opportunities and service improvements
- Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Lead change management initiatives
3. Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. Care Quality Commission requirements)
- Oversee audits, inspections, and action plans
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance and safeguarding
- Ensure robust policies and procedures are in place and followed
4. Operational Management
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management for the administration and domestic team
- Monitor occupancy levels and admissions processes
- Manage incidents, complaints, and risk effectively
5. Financial Management
- Manage budgets, financial planning and reporting
- Monitor income streams including OCC contracts and self-funding residents.
- Work with accountants and the finance officer to ensure financial stability
- Ensure efficient use of resources without compromising care quality
- Identify opportunities to improve income generation and operational efficiency.
6. Procurement & Resource Management
- Lead procurement strategy for equipment, supplies, and services
- Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier performance
- Ensure value for money and compliance with procurement policies
7. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with families, and external partners
- Liaise with local authorities
- Represent the organisation professionally in all interactions
8. Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded
- Lead on risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Promote a culture of safety and transparency
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior management role within health or social care
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. Care Quality Commission standards)
- Demonstrable experience in staff leadership and team development
- Experience in financial management and budget control
- Experience in procurement and contract management
Desirable
- Management qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care)
- Experience managing care services
Skills & Competencies
Leadership
- Strong, confident, and empathetic leadership style
- Ability to motivate and inspire teams
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to think long-term and align operations with organisational goals
- Data-driven decision-making
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Operational Excellence
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
Financial & Commercial Awareness
- Understanding of budgets, cost control, and financial reporting
- Commercial awareness in procurement and service delivery
Personal Attributes
- Compassionate and values-driven
- Resilient and adaptable
- High integrity and professionalism
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Regulatory inspection ratings (e.g. Care Quality Commission)
- Occupancy rates
- Staff turnover and retention
- Budget adherence
- Resident and family satisfaction
Working Conditions
- On-site role, with participation in the on-call rota out of hours
Other Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Vale House is a not-for-profit Dementia Care Home specialising in the highly skilled care required for people who have complex needs arising from dementia. Its specialist care is much sought after and is provided in a light bright building which was purpose built in 2012 just outside Oxford, between Littlemore and Sandford-on-Thames. The forty individual en-suite rooms, which are all outward looking, are built around a figure of eight with internal courtyard gardens where residents can walk safely and securely. Founded in 1990 Vale House has one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. The quality of the work of Vale House rests on the skill and commitment of the staff who are chosen with care, well taught and then helped to learn further and work closely as a team.
Support for families is a defining characteristic of Vale House, and unusually Vale House has dedicated family support workers, committed to supporting the family and friends of each resident. This commitment contributes greatly to the inclusive friendly environment which so many family and visitors comment on.
Vale House is registered as an independent charity with the Charity Commission and with Companies House and conforms to the standards and procedures required by those two bodies. It is governed by a committed Board of Directors (unpaid) who are also the Trustees of the charity.
Sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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Leukaemia UK – Our Charity
We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this.
We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance & Resources team playing a key role as part of an exciting transition from a historically outsourced finance model to a strengthened, in‑house finance function as we prepare to deliver our new five‑year strategy. This role will have exposure to an exciting mix of management accounting, business partnering, financial analysis and process improvement whilst ensuring the organisation’s core financial delivery.
Team
We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on ‘keeping it real’ with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers.
As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.
Leukaemia UK and You
We are a growing charity with an annual income of £3.5m with a diversified funding portfolio including grants, donations and trading income with a mix of restricted and unrestricted funds. This is a new part‑time role within Leukaemia UK’s Finance & Resources team and forms part of a planned transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in‑house finance function. The role has been created to strengthen internal finance capability and resilience as the organisation prepares to deliver its newly approved five‑year strategy from 2027.
You will play a leading, hands‑on role in running the organisation’s core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective support to teams across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, you will take ownership of core finance processes providing operational leadership, internal business partnering and process discipline.
As part of a small central team, you will work alongside the Director of Finance & Resources and the Finance Officer, and partner closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will provide practical financial guidance, help teams understand and manage their budgets, and act as a trusted internal finance partner, as well as ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day finance processes.
This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being hands‑on, combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and build a finance function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity.
In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK’s next phase of strategic development.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized charitable organisation.
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant, holding one of the UK mainstream accountancy qualifications with strong operational finance experience.
- Excellent knowledge of UK charity SORP and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of financial controls and month and year-end processes.
- Strong experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts.
- Highly experienced in all aspects of Xero cloud-based accounting system, especially reporting.
- Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint.
- Experienced in charity fund accounting and restricted funds tracking and monitoring.
- Ability to balance hands on delivery with improvement and change.
- Experience in improving finance processes and introducing automation or system improvements.
- Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and strong stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries.
- Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change.
- Uphold the charities culture and values of being bold, collaborative and curious.
Desirable:
- Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development.
- Management of outsourced service providers.
- Independent learner, keen to find and apply best-practise solutions.
- Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes.
- Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity
Role Specifics
- 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 3 days or more, Monday to Friday.
- Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week.
- £40,000 – £45,000 FTE dependent on experience. Pro-rata for part-time hours
- We are proud of our benefits – see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK
Benefits
- 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays - pro rata for part time employees
- Pension – default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6%
- Life Assurance – x 4 cover
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week
- Company sick pay
Applications and interview timings
If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert.
To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter.
Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026
- First interviews will be held via Teams on Friday 22nd May 2026
- Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th / Thursday 28th May 2026
I look forward to hearing from you!
Azra
Azra Karaselimovic
Director of Finance and Resources
Leukaemia UK
Together we can find and fund the research that matters most to people living with blood cancer.
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