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The Personal Assistant (Diary & Events) works closely with the Bishops, the Bishop's Chaplain & Executive Assistant and the Finance & Associate PA.

The post-holder will need to have (or be able to quickly develop) a thorough knowledge of the many facets of a Bishop's roles, the workings of the Diocese of Liverpool and the Church of England more widely. As well as having excellent organisational, administrative and diary management skills, the post-holder must have the capacity to respond quickly often working independently and calmly to rapidly changing circumstances and effectively manage competing demands.
This role demands initiative, discretion and creativity. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about the Church's mission, and is confident in managing both strategic and operational responsibilities. It requires someone who is proactive and can organise their work so that they are one step ahead in order to anticipate issues and influence positive outcomes. The post holder will also be an excellent communicator, able to handle difficult conversations and be highly collaborative in order to build highly effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals and organisations.

The role will be primarily based at Bishop's Lodge, Woolton Park, Liverpool. There is a requirement to be flexible and, on occasion, to work from the diocesan office at St James' House.

These relationships will be vital as everyone in the bishop's office must have a good awareness of each other's work and the capacity to allocate tasks and support each other's workstreams according to the particular demands. Holidays must be agreed between staff to ensure that the office is well staffed. The PA (Diary & Events) will not normally be away from the Office or on holiday at the same time as the Finance & Associate PA.

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026 at 23:55 pm.

Family Education Trust is recruiting a Development Manager to turn evidence-led research into real-world impact for families across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to build a fundraising function from the ground up inside a respected policy organisation - with the autonomy to do it your way.

About the role

You will build and lead FET's income growth function, securing near-term unrestricted income while developing durable fundraising capacity. Your core focus is establishing a new major donor and mid-value programme and delivering a high-performing trusts and foundations pipeline.

We have streamlined administrative responsibilities so you can concentrate on what matters: income growth and donor relationships. You will work closely with our Communications Manager, who produces copy and assets for your fundraising brief.

What we are looking for

We need someone with recent, hands-on fundraising experience in a mission-led organisation who has built income, not just maintained it. Experience building a major donor pipeline is essential, along with trusts and foundations competence. You must have genuine personal alignment with FET's mission and established public positions on family policy.

The details

Salary: Up to £40,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate Location: Home-based, with UK travel as required Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice Closing date: 9am Monday 16 March 2026 

How to apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (attached) and send a CV and covering letter by 9am Monday 16 March 2026. Your covering letter should explain how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

Location: UK based with the option for remote working. This role requires attendance at the London Head Office, SW1, to fulfil operational requirements. The number of days onsite per week will vary from 1-4 days as required.

Salary: £46,000-£51,000

Benefits: Yearly performance related pay, generous leave, 4 wellbeing days per year, eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97% and more.

Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months. This is a maternity leave cover.

Working Pattern: Full-time: WFD will consider flexible working arrangements, including, job share, compressed hours, part time, flexitime.

The International Operations Manager is a core and business critical role within the Operations Team, providing management-level delivery on procurement, security and travel, compliance and maintenance and management of core operational frameworks to support our global network.

Top line activities for this role include

• Day-to-day management of security risk management: focal point for non-digital programme-related risks
• Accountable for operational policies and frameworks ensuring consistent application and compliance
• Office opening and closure process lead - legal and compliance (operational), and safety and security aspects
• Registration and ongoing compliance processes in the UK and across the network
• Procurement service contracts lead for travel and accommodation, office equipment and supplies, security, and insurance at the centre, and ensure country office suitability.

We are looking for the following

• Demonstrated experience in a comparative role.
• Proven track record of strong leadership and cross-cultural communications skills. 
• Experience in cross-departmental collaboration, effectively engaging with both junior and senior-level audiences.
• Project management experience and/or qualifications (e.g. Prince2, PMD Pro)
• Experience in policy and process development, including the ability to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Excellent understanding of business processes including the outsource of procured services.
• Experience of procurement procedures.
• Experience with administering Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle.
• Excellent time management, including ability to prioritise tasks and working to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good working relationships.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Experience providing user support ideally to remote teams.
• Good technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 Platform (SharePoint, Teams, Office 365)
• Experience using client management systems (CRM).
• Experience of safety and security risk management.

To apply by 3rd March 2026 via CV and Cover Letter visit our website.

Travel and Logistics Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

International Children's Charity

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with an international children's charity who are looking for an experienced Travel and Logistics Administrative Assistant to join their team on a part-time, 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating complex international travel and supporting impactful global work.

Role Details

• Location: Blackfriars, London

• Working pattern: 3 days per week

• Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office

• Contract length: 6 months (with potential to extend)

• Rate: £150 per day (via umbrella company)

The Role

You will provide end-to-end travel and logistics support across busy programmes and advocacy teams, coordinating international travel for conferences, meetings and workshops. Travel will support activity in Kenya, Colomboa, the US, Moldova and Ukraine, with all arrangements managed from the UK.

You'll work with colleagues and senior stakeholders at multiple levels, ensuring smooth travel experiences and acting as a key point of contact for all travel-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Booking international and domestic flights, accommodation, taxis and ground transport

• Drafting VISA invitation letters and supporting VISA application processes

• Coordinating complex travel itineraries for multiple stakeholders

• Providing wider logistical support, including meeting scheduling and sourcing language interpretation services

• Supporting visiting international colleagues and beneficiaries where required

About You

• Proven experience in international travel and logistics coordination, ideally within an NGO or international organisation

• Experience supporting VISA processes and international stakeholders

• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities

• Clear communicator with a proactive and flexible approach

This is a great opportunity to play a key support role within a respected international children's

This important role supports the operational delivery of the charity’s busy events programme and supports the team and running the office.

The events programme is diverse - from drinks receptions and report launches to events at agricultural shows across the UK - and support on administration for the wider charity, including some communications activity. Through these events, we drive awareness of our work supporting family farms and rural communities. In doing so we also garner support from funders to tackle the issues facing the countryside, ensuring our work reaches a diverse audience to raise awareness.

Under the direction of the Head of External Affairs, and with support of the wider staff team, you will be responsible for coordinating and running all the charity’s events, including full administrative support, booking venues, the invitation process and guest lists, organisation of collateral (including marketing and promotional information), catering arrangements and researching and inviting speakers. You will be also ensuring effective follow-up to each event such as wider dissemination of event content, evaluation, and reporting.

Working on events will account for approximately 75% of the role. The remaining time will be spent working across the charity undertaking a variety of administrative tasks. This will include supporting the team with mailings, coordination of specific activities and some general office management. Whilst reporting to the Head of External Affairs, this role will work closely with several team members, particularly the Executive Support & Governance Manager, providing a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of different aspects of the charity’s work.

What we are looking for

This is an important role, and we’d like you to have a sound working knowledge of end-to-end event management and office experience within a charity or other professional environment.  To be successful you will be required to demonstrate a confident attitude supported by good written and verbal communication skills.  You must be comfortable using Microsoft office suite, events management platforms and our CRM system (currently Salesforce). You will be able to manage your time and prioritise your workload.  An ability to engage with a wide range of people is also advantageous. Most of all is the desire to provide first class customer service.

This position requires you to be a reliable individual with a detailed, methodical and organised approach who can work independently as well as part of a team. You will enjoy detail and managing data, all this supported by an interest in our work and the desire to develop a successful programme of events. You must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.

If you are organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy providing support in a fast-paced office environment, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting role that would suit someone looking to gain wide-ranging experience in the charity sector and who is keen to have an outward-facing position enjoying regular contact with our supporters and those who benefit from the RCF’s support.

Are you highly organised, spiritually grounded and passionate about supporting Christian mission? We are seeking a Personal Assistant to work alongside our National Director, playing a key role in coordinating events, prayer gatherings and leadership support within OMF UK. This is a unique opportunity to combine excellent administrative skills with active participation in ministry, helping to advance our mission with clarity, care and excellence.

Purpose of role:

The Personal Assistant plays a vital role in upholding the Christian ethos, mission and values of OMF UK by supporting the National Director, coordinating ministry events and providing administrative support to the UK Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

National Director Support:

·Arrange and attend regular internal events (such as Home Assignment Workshops, UK team days, retreat days, and other team functions) and occasional external events.

·Take part in corporate and individual prayer for UK Members at Home Assignment Workshops.

·Support and participate in OMF International’s mission, by regularly leading UK team devotions and/or worship and regularly leading National Office Prayers.

·Support the organisation of and logistics for OMF UK events, conferences, and prayer gatherings.

·Ensure that all OMF UK events, prayer gatherings and office activities reflect OMF’s Christian mission, vision and values. 

·Manage travel arrangements for the National Director as required.

·Assist with coordinating Christian mission events attended by the National Director and team.

·Maintain an effective and accessible filing system.

·Any other duties as assigned by the National Director.

Leadership Team Support:

·Present departmental prayer points and lead prayers at quarterly UK Mornings of Prayer, as well as at biannual OMF UK Days of Prayer and UK Team Retreats. 

·Manage travel arrangements for the Leadership Team members as required.

·Coordinate the National Office daily, monthly, and biannual prayer rotas.

·Coordinate room bookings within the National Office.

·Respond to and organise accommodation requests for National Office visitors where needed.

·Collate business trip details for UK members and staff for annual renewal of travel insurance.

·Act as point of contact for the OMF UK resources Collaboration Room on Teams. 

·Prepare letters of authorisation for SOAS as required.

·Coordinate the office coffee rota.

·Participate in and provide occasional administrative support for other National Office projects.

Link with International Centre:

·Coordinate the distribution of the Mission Round Table magazine.

·Coordinate and collate UK input for the International Days of Prayer.

·Coordinate schedules and meetings of International Directors visiting the UK National Office.

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 practises contained in our Ethos Statement.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The Role

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Supplier & Contract Management

• Maintain and continually improve the organisation’s central supplier list.
• Oversee renewal cycles managed by account owners and ensure timely decision making.‑making.
• Manage all office based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.‑based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.
• Manage some SEO London digital service suppliers (e.g., videoconferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.‑conferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password‑management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.
• Oversee organisational insurance policies, including renewals and compliance checks.
• Manage mobile phone contracts.

2. Office Operations & Facilities

• Manage office building operations including maintenance, health and safety processes, fire safety equipment, alarm systems, door access, signage and the creation of staff ‘how-to’ guidance - liaising with landlord and managing agent where necessary
• Oversee office services including telephony systems, printing services and general operational infrastructure.
• Manage office supplies ordering and stock level coordination.‑level coordination.
• Lead on management of physical assets including phones, laptops and related equipment.

3. Digital Systems & Information Management

• Maintain the organisation’s intranet and liaise with internal page owners to ensure content accuracy.
• Monitor and manage incoming enquiries via the main information inbox, ensuring appropriate triage and referrals.
• Lead the SharePoint cleanup project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation.‑up project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital‑workspace organisation.

4. Compliance, Risk & Safeguarding

• Coordinate phishing and digital security training reviews for the annual training cycle.
• Manage DBS checks and three year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.‑year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools‑related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.
• Track completion of organisational compliance training and follow up with teams as required.
• Lead the review and ongoing improvement of business continuity and crisis management procedures.‑management procedures.

5. Internal Communications & Governance Support

• Contribute operational updates and insights to weekly full team meeting materials.‑team meeting materials.
• Provide scheduling, coordination and administrative support for Board and Committee meetings.
• Support the organisation of staff led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.‑led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.

6. Events & Staff Experience

• Support organisation of the annual staff away day, including planning, logistics, and post event evaluation.‑event evaluation.
• Deliver HR/office induction for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding into systems, processes and culture.

Person Specification

Skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

· Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewal cycles.

· Knowledge of office operations and facilities management, including maintenance and health & safety.

· Experience managing physical assets (e.g., laptops, phones).

· Demonstrated ability to maintain intranet and other digital workspace systems.

· Awareness of organisational compliance processes.

· Experience delivering operational or systems-based inductions.

· Experience managing safeguarding-related checks and renewals

· Exposure to business continuity or crisis-management processes.

Desirable

· Experience coordinating training cycles.

· Experience supporting staff-led groups and feedback processes.

· Experience supporting governance or committee meetings.

· Experience organising staff events or away-days.

· Ability to undertake small maintenance tasks and/or source contractors

Behaviours

· Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive.

· Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Practical and solutions-focused.

· Collaborative and approachable

What we offer?

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays – pro-rata.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

About Us

We're a West London charity on an exciting journey, supporting South Kilburn to be a flourishing, safe and inclusive neighbourhood. In 2026/27, we're opening two stunning new event spaces that will become the heartbeat of local life, hosting everything from intimate yoga sessions and community gatherings to stylish corporate photoshoots, weddings and celebrations. 

Our vision? A vibrant calendar of diverse events each week that bring people together, generate income to support our charitable mission, and showcase the very best of what South Kilburn has to offer. 

The Role 

We're seeking a dynamic, hands-on Event Manager to take the reins of our venue hire programme. This is not just a desk job, it's a role where no two days are the same, where you'll be the friendly face welcoming clients, the problem-solver ensuring flawless delivery, and the strategic thinker helping our spaces reach their full potential. 

You'll be the go-to person for everyone who books with us, from first enquiry through to flawless delivery, making sure every event reflects our values and leaves clients delighted. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Client Relations: Be the welcoming first point of contact, guiding clients from initial enquiry through to event day 

• Venue Showcasing: Show prospective hirers around our spaces and help them envision their event 

• Event Coordination: Manage all the moving parts (logistics, suppliers, internal teams) to ensure seamless delivery 

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train and manage a flexible pool of casual event staff 

• On-the-Ground Management: Act as on-site duty manager during events. 

• Community Building: Foster strong relationships with local residents, partners and clients 

• Systems & Records: Keep booking records using CRM and booking systems 

• Marketing Support: Help promote our venues and attract brilliant bookings 

• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to make our operations even better 

This job description is a guide and does not constitute a 'term and condition of employment. The role may evolve as our programme grows. 

About You 

You will be: 

• Experienced in managing events or venues (ideally 1-3 years under your belt) 

• Exceptionally organised with an eye for detail that misses nothing 

• Self-starting and comfortable owning your workload independently 

• A people person: confident, professional and warm with everyone from community groups to corporate clients 

• A natural ambassador for the charity, embodying our values in every interaction 

• Tech-savvy with standard office software and booking systems 

• Flexible and happy to roll up your sleeves for evening/weekend events when needed 

• Cool under pressure: calm, solutions-focused and able to juggle multiple events 

Desirable: 

• Proven track record in event management, venue hire, hospitality or similar 

• Marketing experience, especially promoting venues or events 

Why Join Us? 

• Shape something special: Be instrumental in launching and growing two brand-new West London event venues 

• Make real impact: Your work directly supports a charity dedicated to improving life in South Kilburn 

• Community connection: Work at the heart of a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood 

How to Apply 

Send us your CV and supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4 each) clearly addressing how you meet the criteria in the 'About You' section. Tell us why this role excites you and what you'll bring to South Kilburn Trust. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16th March 
Outcome Notifications: By 27th March 

Preferred Start Date: April 2026 

The Administrator will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the NVN’s operations. Working closely with the General Manager, they will manage day-to-day administration, membership communications, events logistics, and financial record-keeping.

They will help ensure that the NVN remains responsive, organised, and welcoming to its members and everyone.

Key Responsibilities: 

Administration and Coordination

- Support the General Manager with the day-to-day coordination of the NVN’s activities.

- Maintain accurate records, files, and databases (including membership and financial information).

- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and minutes for Trustee Board and working group meetings in collaboration with the chair and general manager.

- Track progress on agreed actions and support efficient follow-up.

- Support the General Manager to manage and promote funding applications from the membership, such as the ARCH Levy Fund, bursary applications and the Event Subsidy Fund.

Membership and Communications

- Respond to member and public enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

- Manage membership renewals and maintain the membership database.

- Create and distribute newsletters.

- Maintain our social media presence and website content.

- Store NVN songbooks and send out when purchased.

- Assist with the organisation and delivery of NVN events, training, and gatherings (online and in person).

- Website management (in liaison with website hosting company).

Finance and Record-Keeping

- Support basic financial administration including invoicing, payments, and expense tracking.

- Maintain up-to-date financial records in coordination with the General Manager and Treasurer.

- Maintain and store confidential documents and archives.

- Support the preparation of information for reporting and audits.

- Work with Xero (accounting software).

About us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. Join our successful Philanthropy team and help us deliver our most ambitious appeal yet. 

Your role 

This role sits in the Philanthropy & Partnerships Directorate, a high performing team that is responsible for all areas of high value fundraising including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and special events/high value committees. We play a vital role in delivering a stewardship and communications programme to support the wider Directorate with the knowledge, tools and expertise to recognise, thank and update our highest value supporters.

We will need you to: 

• Maintain and manage data lists and mailing processes for key communications, including biannual newsletters, season’s greetings cards and the Charity’s Impact Report.
• Support fundraisers to coordinate and deliver correspondence to donors and partners, including sharing news from the hospital or preparing routine updates, ensuring all communications are accurate, timely, and properly recorded.
• Upkeep all donor recognition information, including tracking members of the Charity’s stewardship circles and auditing donor recognition across the hospital.
• Coordinate donor recognition pages for the Charity’s annual Impact Report, working closely with the PR and Communications team.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure donor recognition is accurately recorded, appropriately displayed, and installed on schedule.
• Support the delivery of donor stewardship projects by managing administrative tasks such as researching and sourcing suppliers or products, managing orders, and coordinating logistics across teams to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee stock levels of materials and assets – order, receive, store and distribute materials to the team as required.

You’ll be an enthusiastic team player with:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable and responsible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in maintaining and delivering administrative processes
• Experience in maintaining and delivering administrative processes

Why join us?

We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.

What we offer:

• 27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Life insurance and employee assistance programme
• Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week)
• Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more
• Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links

Inclusion matters

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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

This is a senior interim role, responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring financial discipline, staff confidence and delivery against strategy.

The role includes oversight of operational delivery, people management, marketing and communications, and fundraising operations (working closely with relevant departmental leads and the Board).

• Reporting to: Chair and Board of Trustees
• Contract: Interim – initial 6-month period (with potential for extension subject to organisational needs)
• Salary: £65k full-time, part-time hours considered. 
• Location: Hybrid: London, South Coast and home working
• Start Date: As soon as possible.

Background

UKHarvest is a food waste and food education charity supporting vulnerable people experiencing food insecurity in the community, though a number of impactful and groundbreaking projects. Our mission is to reduce food waste and increase food security. Our education programmes (NOURISHed), Community Food Hubs, Grub Clubs and Community Grub Clubs are designed to overcome social barriers and food insecurity by connecting people through food.

We operate two community food hubs that deliver hot meals and community food education and engagement; Nourish Hub in London and Nourish Hub Cafe in Bognor Regis. Both spaces fulfil our mission to create warm, welcoming community spaces where people can regain their independence and confidence through the medium of food. Our projects are supported by our food rescue operation that collects quality surplus food and redistributes it through projects in the community.

Purpose of the Role

The Charity founder and CEO is retiring from her post and in this period, UKHarvest requires an interim Chief Operating Officer. This COO will provide strong, calm and effective operational leadership during a period of transition, ensuring continuity, stability and confidence across the organisation.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role focusing on day-to-day operational delivery, financial discipline, staff reassurance whilst maintaining confidence among funders, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring UKHarvest continues to deliver impact against its strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership & Continuity

• Lead the organisation’s day-to-day operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our agreed strategy.
• Maintain operational focus and performance during a period of leadership change.
• Ensure effective coordination across all functions, projects and locations.
• Act as a visible, accessible and reassuring leader for staff and volunteers.

2. Financial Discipline & Organisational Sustainability

• Take responsibility for robust financial management, budgeting and cashflow oversight.
• Work closely with the finance function and Board to ensure strong financial controls, reporting and compliance.
• Ensure resources are deployed efficiently and in line with charitable objectives.
• Support funder confidence through clear financial governance, delivery assurance and transparency.

3. People Leadership, Staff Reassurance & Culture

• Provide clear, confident and empathetic leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Maintain morale, clarity and stability across teams during the interim period.
• Ensure appropriate structures, line management and accountability are in place.
• Foster a values-led, inclusive and supportive organisational culture.

4. Functional Oversight & Line Management

• Hold overall responsibility for core operational and enabling functions, including:
  • Operations, logistics and programmes
  • Education
  • Finance and administration
  • People and volunteer management
  • Marketing, communications engagement and PR
• Provide clear direction and support to functional leads and teams, recognising direct accountability for these areas.
• Ensure external communications, reputation management, media engagement and events activity are well managed, coordinated and aligned with organisational priorities.

5. External Relationships & Stakeholder Confidence

• Act as a senior operational point of contact for funders, partners and key stakeholders.
• Support confidence among funders and partners through consistent delivery and professional operational management.
• Represent UKHarvest at appropriate external meetings, events and forums.

6. Governance & Board Support

• Work closely with the Chair and Board, providing timely, accurate and relevant operational information.
• Support effective governance through clear reporting, risk management and delivery against agreed priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven senior operational leadership experience, ideally at COO, Director or equivalent level. (10 years)
• Experience within the charity, not-for-profit, food, logistics or community sector or demonstrably transferable commercial experience.
• Strong experience of financial management, budgeting and operational controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead generously and reassure teams during periods of change.
• Excellent communication skills, judgement and emotional intelligence.
• A belief in social justice, environmental sustainability and reduction of food waste. 
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused interim role.

Desirable Experience

• Experience overseeing marketing, communications, media relations and events management.
• Experience working with a diverse range of functions, funders, partners and volunteers.
• Previous interim leadership

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to UKHarvest.

Position Closing: Sunday 22nd February 12 noon

Inital interview Tuesday 24th February - final interviews Friday 27th February

Operations Transformation Programme Director

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Interim Operations Transformation Programme Director 

Full Time/Fixed Term Position for 18 Months (potential for permanent role)

Our offer to you 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: 

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping 

 
About Us 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,300 employees and over 28,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.  

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance Operations) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them such as our Volunteers and our Young Responders programmes. There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.  And now with a new strategy and after a review of our current structures were recruiting to a new Operations Transformation Programme Director to help take our delivery to the next level and build our services. 
 
Job Summary 

As The Operations Transformation Programme Director, you’ll build and lead a new directorate driving major change across Estates, Fleet, Logistics and Supply Chain to ensure St John’s operational services are efficient, future‑ready and deliver outstanding support. Reporting to the COO, you’ll oversee Estates & Facilities, Fleet, Logistics, Clinical Equipment, Health & Safety and Business Continuity, managing a c.£22m budget. You’ll ensure that we implement our new Estates strategy, lead capital investment, transform contract management, and deliver a best‑in‑class logistics and supply chain model. Success means measurable performance improvements, achieving key transformation milestones, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and embedding a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement while ensuring value for money.

About You 

You will bring senior leadership experience from a large, complex organisation, with strong expertise in either estates and FM, or supply chain, logistics, medical devices and contract management. You will have led large, diverse and geographically dispersed teams, delivering major transformation and operational improvement programmes. Degree‑educated with relevant professional development, you will demonstrate inspirational leadership, excellent communication, analytical thinking, confident board‑level reporting, and proven budgetary management.

About the Role 

• Own and be accountable for the development and delivery of transformation plans for estates, fleet, logistics, and supply chain, aligned with organisational strategy and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency
• To be accountable for the account management of key external providers across Fleet and Estates
• To hold overall accountability for a significant P&L and ensure adherence to plan delivering value and measurable improvements.
• Lead change initiatives, engaging stakeholders and driving adoption of new processes and technologies.
• To role model, empower and enable your people. To champion and exemplify compassionate, ethical and accountable leadership and St John HEART values.
• Establish and drive continuous improvement of KPIs and dashboards to measure and drive effectiveness across the various teams and the business and to ensure we meet internal and external compliance requirements, continually measuring and acting on customer/stakeholder feedback
• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, partners and customers.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

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St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.    

'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'. 

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. 

Be part of a life-changing programme helping young people from underrepresented backgrounds take their next step into meaningful employment.
Join 20/20 Levels as a Programme Co-ordinator and play a key role in delivering our flagship I AM CHANGE career development journey.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role supporting the smooth delivery of workshops, mentoring and cohort experiences. You’ll work closely with participants, facilitators and the Programme Manager to ensure every session runs brilliantly and every young person feels supported, confident and work-ready. If you’re passionate about social mobility, youth empowerment and creating real opportunity, this is an exciting chance to make a tangible impact.

Salary: £26,227.50 per annum

Location: Preston Furniture Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: Tuesday the 24th of February at 11:30pm

We're looking for a polite and friendly individual with a full driving licence and the ability to undertake heavy lifting, to help us maximise sales and profit by collecting and distributing donations for our Preston Furniture Shop and the surrounding areas. Shelter Trading Limited is best known for its national network of charity shops and thriving Christmas card business.

Your key responsibilities:

• Collect and deliver donated items, including large furniture and electrical items and assist with the redistribution of stock, fixtures and fittings between branches
• Undertake house clearances and transfer appropriate donated goods to the shop
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate mileage records
• Always maintain a high standard of customer service and strict control of the security of goods collected, transported and delivered

And what you'll need:

• The positive and helpful attitude it takes to be an ambassador for Shelter
• Excellent customer service skills and respect for people's property and donations
• A full driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively within, and sometimes outside, the local area
• The ability to adhere to health & safety policies both in the store and at external locations
• Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.

Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.