Community hub manager jobs

Title: Mental Health Community Garden - Project Manager
Location: Bessels Green Baptist Church, Sevenoaks area
Salary: £38,500 - £46,500 per annum
Hours: Full time with flexibility. (See additional comments for details)
Contract: Permanent. 37.5 hours/week
Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution 5%

About This Project: Bessels Green Baptist Church is thriving community of Christians who have recently received a substantial legacy gift of £1 million. Following extensive community consultation, we have decided to develop and launch a community garden/outdoor hub on a site that we have already secured. Our aim is to improve the mental well-being of people in Sevenoaks and the surrounding villages. The project will offer a range of horticultural, nature connection, exercise and other therapeutic activities available to all. We want it to give people a sense of belonging and responsibility in a safe space, while developing skills and emotional well-being that will support other parts of their lives.  We want this to be a long-lasting, self-sustainable, inspiring project that will impact those in our community who are experiencing a vulnerable time in their lives.

About This Role

Reporting to: Trustees of Ash Platt Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) 

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and passionate Project Manager to help us design and deliver an exciting outdoor mental health project that will benefit our local community in significant ways. You will create a natural, nurturing, calm outdoor space to bring people together to support their wellbeing. 
Initially you will work from home or with office space available at Bessels Green Baptist Church and will need to travel regularly to meetings and the garden site. Once launched, the role will require attendance at the garden several days per week. 

Key Responsibilities

· You will build upon the findings of the Community Mental Health Scoping Exercise to develop a comprehensive project plan to launch the garden in the first half of 2026 – having designed the space in conjunction with the local community and experts who have related experience.

· You will promote the garden and its activities to potential beneficiaries and partners, establishing a marketing and communications strategy and building relationships with community leaders and stakeholder groups.

· You will create a programme of activities to support wellbeing and mental health, design effective ways to monitor and evaluate impact and ensure constant learning and improvement as the project develops.

• You will create a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment where people from any background will feel valued and supported.
• You will develop the operations of the garden with volunteers and partners, taking responsibility for its maintenance, promoting health and safety standards and ensuring that volunteers have the tools, equipment and workwear to work safely and comfortably.
• You will manage a comprehensive programme of volunteering to support garden operations, identify pathways for volunteers to take on leadership roles. recruit and manage any future staff required and design training and support structures for all team members
• You will extend the reach of the original legacy gift by exploring a diverse range of funding opportunities, identify and pursue match funding and build partnerships with potential funders and supporting organisations

About You

Essential Requirements

• Educated to degree level or higher, or with equivalent work experience.
• A demonstrable experience of managing and launching complex projects of a similar nature and the ability to manage an outdoor space.
• A passion for working outdoors and awareness of the benefits to people's wellbeing of being outside in nature
• Practical experience of working alongside mental health services.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and demonstrable competence in IT, data management and data protection.

• Strong budgetary and financial management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player who works collaboratively and takes a people oriented inclusive approach.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills - equally confidently with senior leaders, partners and service users
• Self-motivated and self-directed with an entrepreneurial spirit and a high level of personal integrity
• Committed to making a tangible difference to the mental well-being of our local community

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of co-producing projects and services with the community and people with lived experience of mental ill health
• Experience of designing programmes of activities and of managing volunteers
• Understanding about delivering therapeutic activities to a wide range of beneficiaries and knowledge of social prescribing and linked referral pathways
• Experience of developing income streams or fundraising

Additional Notes

· Bessels Green Baptist Church is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, as this perspective will be valuable to the role.

· The successful candidate must be sympathetic to the Christian faith, comfortable working in a faith-based environment, and committed to embodying our five core values: Love generously, Act justly, Forgive swiftly, Include selflessly, and Practice humility.

· We believe this job will require a full-time commitment, but we will try to be flexible depending on specific candidate situations. For example, it may be possible for this role to work as a job share between two individuals) 

Community Hub Manager 

Based: Parcel Terrace, Derby 

Salary: £18,579.60 (£15.88ph) 

Hours: 22.5 hrs per week

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA; a charity at the heart of the community in Derby and Derbyshire. We are committed to helping people at times of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith/belief. Our values to Protect, Trust, Hope and Persevere underpin all of our services across the county. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and community—someone who thrives on creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong. You’ll be driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, helping to bring YMCA Derbyshire’s vision of thriving individuals and communities to life. You’ll have a natural ability to connect with others, inspire your team, and build strong partnerships that help the Hub reach its full potential. 

You’ll be a hands-on and proactive leader who can balance heart with head—just as comfortable supporting a person using our community pantry as you are managing budgets or ensuring we are compliant with Health and Safety.

Someone with a keen eye for detail, great organisational skills, and the confidence to make things happen. Above all, you’ll share our belief that everyone deserves the chance to flourish in body, mind, and spirit—and you’ll bring energy, empathy, and positivity to everything you do. 

What is a Fixing Factory?

Fixing Factories do what they say on the tin! We help people fix their broken electricals and learn new fixing skills, shifting us from our current take-make-waste linear system towards a repair economy fit for the future. They generate public interest in repair. Through a series of stepping stone activities, we take people from never having looked inside an electrical item towards, if they wish, fixing for others.

The Fixing Factories is a partnership between The Restart Project and Possible, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. It launched in April 2022 and we currently have three operational sites across London in Camden, Haringey and Hackney.

Each new Fixing Factory site grows and nurtures a community of repairers, is strongly linked with local residents and stakeholders, and is driven by engaged teams of volunteers. There is a range of offers; from free community repair events to paid workshops and retail - as we develop a replicable model which will support our long term goal of ‘a Fixing Factory on every high street’.

About the role

Passionate about repair? Love working in the community to help people embrace low-waste lifestyles? Ready to manage a team of volunteers to get our latest Fixing Factory locations up and running? We want to hear from you!

As one of our Fixing Factory workshop managers, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our two newest Fixing Factory sites, helping members of the public to fix their broken items, and managing a successful team of volunteers and freelancers to support along the way.

You’ll deliver a programme of activities to teach people the basics of repair and change their mindset around electronic waste. The two new sites will be trialling a scaled-back Fixing Factory model compared to our other three sites, so you’ll be a key part of developing and iterating a new way of delivering a Fixing Factory.

The two new sites will be in shared spaces with other community organisations. A key part of this role will be to build and maintain positive relationships with others managing and using the spaces.

You will split your time between the two new Fixing Factory locations, working remotely with a passionate Fixing Factory team, including workshop managers for other sites, and a central development and project management team. You’ll also work closely with Possible, our partner on the Fixing Factories project.

If you’re a fixer with the skills and enthusiasm to manage a welcoming, safe, and impactful repair hub, this is the role for you!

Key responsibilities

Activity and delivery

• Take responsibility for overseeing on-site repairs at the two Fixing Factory locations, ensuring they are completed safely, effectively, and to a consistent standard.
• Deliver a regular programme of activities at the two sites, including community drop-in repair sessions, workshops for the general public, and sessions for volunteers to repair damaged electronic goods.
• Work with the Fixing Factory Lead to make changes in response to feedback and project needs.
• Participate in the necessary training needed for the role.
• Take responsibility for ensuring health and safety, safeguarding, and first aid protocols are implemented and adhered to at the two sites at all times.
• Ensure activities provide an inclusive and pleasant environment for staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Implement processes to manage the inventory of equipment, consumables, spares, and repaired items at the Fixing Factory.
• Ensure workshop, tools, and equipment are maintained and well organised.

Volunteer management

• Help build a volunteer community at both sites that feels empowered to take the lead on the delivery of some of the core Fixing Factory activities.
• Supervise Fixing Factory volunteers and freelancers, including leading volunteer inductions, regular work and wellbeing check-ins, volunteer team meetings, and celebrations with support from the Fixing Factory Lead.
• Create an open, welcoming, inclusive environment for volunteers, whilst encouraging collaboration and skill sharing.
• Ensure there is a sufficient and growing pipeline of volunteers and freelancers, including leading recruitment for specific roles to run core Fixing Factory activities.

Relationship management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with local stakeholders, including the managers and users of both shared sites, members of the public, local repair businesses, local authorities, volunteers, and community fixing initiatives, with support from the Fixing Factory Lead.
• Maintain an open and honest line of communication with the Fixing Factory Lead, other workshop managers, operational group, and Possible colleagues.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Collect and train volunteers to collect monitoring and evaluation data related to the Fixing Factories with support from the Fixing Factory Lead.

Income generation

• Work with the Fixing Factory Lead to track and grow onsite income-generating activities to ensure that the shop meets its objectives for financial sustainability. This includes overseeing:
• Paid workshops and training sessions, including generating bookings from the public
• Potential for small-scale sales of refurbished items
• Encouraging donations during the delivery of core activities

Finance management

• Follow agreed Fixing Factory finance processes, including correct and timely categorisation of regular project income and expenditure (training will be provided) with support from Fixing Factory Lead.
• Manage your Fixing Factory locations' day-to-day site finances: petty cash, buying materials, workshop consumables, and reimbursing volunteers' expenses.

Communications

• Respond to enquiries about your Fixing Factory sites via email with support from the Fixing Factory Lead.
• Update the Fixing Factory website, Eventbrite, and Ticket Tailor booking systems for events with support from the Fixing Factory Lead and Possible comms team (training will be provided if needed).
• Publicise workshop activities and off-site events locally with support from the Fixing Factory Lead.
• Respond to press and comms requests when needed (for example, providing quotes or facilitating visits from journalists). This does not necessitate acting as a ‘live’ press spokesperson unless you are comfortable with this.
• Where requested, facilitate comms team interactions with your Fixing Factory volunteers, including requests for interviews and comms training requirements, with support from the Fixing Factory Lead when needed.

Organisational and partner involvement

• Attend monthly workshop manager meetings, weekly team meetings, monthly 1:1s, local partners group meetings, and any other meetings requested that contribute to the effective running of Fixing Factories.
• Represent Restart at public events and meetings where appropriate.
• Participate in organisational strategy development and reviews.
• Be a team player: skill sharing, chipping in on communal tasks, and helping each other out.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• You are able to repair electrical items independently, confidently, safely, and quickly, or you demonstrate an understanding of electrical knowledge with the ability to learn how to repair electrical items quickly - this will include changing plugs and repairing items such as toasters, kettles, and power leads
• You have a strong commitment to safety and wellbeing - we have some golden rules to keep everyone healthy and safe - especially around electricity - you will be the guardian of these and be able to recognise and call out when you spot unsafe working practices
• Passion for teaching others how to repair - you have experience teaching others to repair, or you are keen to learn
• Proven excellent time and task management - you’re highly organised, enjoy implementing processes and systems to maximise efficiency, and are target-driven
• Proven to be focused and meticulous when recording information - you’re a stickler for detail and understand the importance of keeping accurate records up to date on a timely basis for successful project delivery
• Experience working in and with the community, including outside of normal working hours - you find this more rewarding than challenging, making time for whoever walks through the door, as well as being able to work regular weekend and evening hours
• Demonstrable excellent in-person communication skills - and the ability to interact with and manage members of the public, volunteers, and other stakeholders in a variety of practical scenarios
• Experience and ability to work well as a team member and respond well to feedback - both in person, onsite, and through contributions to the wider Fixing Factories partnership development. This project is going to be heavily influenced by the needs of the local community, so you need to be open to receiving regular feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use own initiative - as well as being part of a team and working to a project plan, you have the ability to put your own mark on the new Fixing Factories
• Commitment to The Restart Project’s mission and an interest in sustainability or technology

Great-to-haves

• Experience overseeing a site-based project - this could be anything from a community garden to managing elements of a charity shop
• Experience facilitating successful volunteer-based projects - and an understanding of how to retain and strengthen volunteer engagement in community initiatives
• Experience leading a group to deliver an activity
• Excellent written communication skills - you will have some experience of responding to email enquiries and be able to provide short quotes and copy for promoting Fixing Factory activities locally

What We Offer

• Employer pension contributions of 8%
• 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, and additional days between Christmas and the New Year when the office is closed
• A shorter working week, in which employees work 90% of their paid hours, once probation is passed. This is reviewed on an annual basis.
• Scope to take real ownership and drive the project forward
• A commitment to professional development with training opportunities
• We provide the chance to make a difference in a fun, eclectic, and creative atmosphere, where work can move quickly and not be hampered by bureaucracy. 

Role funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Job Decription

NEON is seeking to expand our team capacity to deliver transformational growth across our creative programming. The Business Development Manager will  transition NEON from project-based delivery to sustainable, recurring programmes while scaling our impact within the creative industries and local community.

With our expansion into a new 5,600 sq ft facility in  Vauxhall you will lead on the income generation annually by increased programming, events, room hires and membership to support 7-day-per-week programming and enhanced community reach. 

You will work closely with both our external  cross-sector funders, clients and internal delivery partners and teams to provide a service that exceeds expectations by  monitoring progress and continually adapting and improving effectiveness to meet changing needs

The postholder will:

• Expand income generation through studio hires, memberships, events, and trading

• Securing sponsorships, multi-year funding, and philanthropic donations

• Develop contracts and partnerships with schools, local authorities, and corporate entities

• Strengthening impact reporting and financial reporting and management

• Supporting the Founder and Artistic Director to build a resilient business model across our sites in Vauxhall from 2026. 

• Role Profile 

• Essential Experience and Skills 

• 8 years plus demonstrable experience of income generation  and management, delivering on time and within budget 

• Demonstrable experience of budget management - strong financial literacy, commercial awareness and analytical 

• You are passionate about the arts and creative sectors, wanting to use your abilities to nurture the talents of others and increase diversity within these sectors

• You enjoy working in an entrepreneurial and creative , start-up environment - understanding that this may mean doing what is needed to get the outcome, even if not within one’s own role

• You have resilience to change course and adapt priorities as needed by the business

• You are as comfortable working independently as you are as part of a team

• You enjoy working with a small team and contributing to the broader ambition of the whole organisation and being an ambassador for our work

• Ability to be self-servicing including proficient use of Microsoft IT and Google Suite packages

• Willing to be based in our studio in Vauxhall

• Substantial experience of relationship building and collaborative partnership with people from all sectors and backgrounds - especially at senior management/executive level e.g. stakeholders, funders and delivery partners

• Demonstrable track record of managing and monitoring performance to meet objectives and delivery of targets 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas clearly, coherently and persuasively in the written format as well as verbally 

• Ability to think, act and communicate strategically and creatively

• Ability to be self-servicing including proficient use of Microsoft IT and Google Suite packages

• Knowledge and/or experience of the arts and creative industries, in a startup or with creative entrepreneurs is desirable though not essential. We would still like to hear from you if you have experience leading and delivering high-profile projects and are committed to making a difference.

About NCT

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.  

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.    

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. 

About the role

Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support face to face within the community, family hubs, local hospitals, within families homes and virtually via social media platforms, phone and video calls.  

Your role will include:  

• To provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support to parents and.
• Support in delivering inductions and offer shadowing for volunteer peer supporters.  
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.  
• Collecting data as and when required including case studies and narrative of work with the communities.    
• Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns.  

About you

You will:

• Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with appropriate experience, or willing to train.
• Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support.  
• Experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds.  
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people.  
• Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area.  

Our Benefits – What we offer you  

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)  
• Pension matched up to 5%  
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle  
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more 
• Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting  
• Life Assurance for peace of mind  
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts  
• Blue Light discount card

How to apply

At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.  

If you would like to apply for this position please submit a CV and covering letter, outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills, experiences and competencies are a good fit - in particular focus on the essential criteria. Please visit our website to apply.

Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) sits at the heart of a vibrant network of philanthropists, educators, community groups, visionary businesses and local government bodies across East Anglia. With over a decade of trusted STEM engagement behind us, a dedicated expert team and a loyal network of long-term supporters, CSC is uniquely positioned to drive lasting
change in communities across the region.

This role builds on that strong foundation. You will deepen existing relationships, identify and shape new opportunities, and help secure CSC’s long-term financial sustainability through innovative, high-impact partnerships.

As the primary contact for partnership development, you will play a central role in shaping and funding our multi-year programmes, while also leading on high-value, short-term opportunities connected to our Cambridge Science Park site and outreach hubs such as Inspire Wisbech. Your work will balance immediate income generation with the cultivation of long-term strategic
relationships that advance CSC’s mission and regional impact.

Role description: You will work with local residents to continue our community engagement work, empowering residents to bring about positive change for North Leatherhead and facilitating their engagement in decisions affecting the local area.

Pay and hours: £16 an hour. 15 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend working.

Contract: 6-month contract, initially.  

Location: LCH, Kingston Road, Leatherhead. KT22 7PX. Not suitable for remote working.

Context:

North Leatherhead is in the top 5% most deprived neighbourhoods in Surrey, with one of the highest concentrations of foodbank use in the county and healthy life expectancy rates that are, on average, seven years lower than in South Leatherhead. A listening exercise by Mole Valley District Council highlighted the lack of community provision and the damaging impact of the closure of the children’s centre and other community buildings in recent years.

Leatherhead Community Hub (LCH) opened in March 2022 as a dedicated community centre in North Leatherhead. LCH provides opportunities for people to come together socially and build community, as well as giving partner organisations a permanent base from which to offer vital support. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming space at the heart of the community, where people of all ages can connect, learn, have fun, and find the support they need to thrive. The Hub attracts around 3,500 visitors a month to our community café and the many other community activities run by LCH and other local groups.

One of LCH’s core values is to be community-led, and we are always looking for opportunities to take on board people’s ideas and develop their gifts. Last year, we set up a non-contact boxing project and we have plans for a new football project, in response to parents’ concerns about the lack of provision for children and young people. Responsibility for both projects is being handed over to local residents.

Role description:

You will be responsible for listening to, engaging with and empowering local residents to facilitate positive change in their community, with the following specific objectives:

· To establish a residents’ panel (or similar), giving local residents a greater say in decisions affecting local community.

· To organise an Annual General Meeting (or similar), ensuring that LCH is accountable to the local community.

· To carry out a community survey (or listening exercise) for North Leatherhead, to increase our understanding of the concerns and hopes of local residents.

In addition, we would like to explore ways to increase ownership and involvement of local residents in all aspects of the running of LCH. You will be employed by LCH, using the Hub as a base for networking and capacity-building, whilst also reaching out to other sections of the community. This role will require you to have a regular presence at LCH and in the wider community.

Requirements of the postholder: 

Essential:

· Excellent listening skills – friendly and approachable, with the ability to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and make them feel supported and valued.

· Experience of volunteering and/or working in a community setting.

· Strong organisational, time management and IT skills.

· A positive and creative approach to work – able to handle new or competing demands and work on own initiative without close supervision.

· A willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.

· A firm commitment to the vision, mission and values of LCH.

Desirable:

· Good networking skills and experience of working with other organisations to achieve positive change for the community.

· An understanding of the principles of asset-based community development and other participatory approaches to community development.

· A proven ability to motivate and support people to use their strengths and skills for the benefit of the wider community.

· Experience of carrying out community research and/or grassroots organising.

· Experience of living, working and/or volunteering in the local area.

How to apply:  Please send us your CV and a cover letter (no more than 500 words), explaining why you would like this role and how you meet the job requirements.

 Posted on: 15th December 2025 

Closing date: 15th January 2026 

Interview date: 23rd January 2026

We are keen to appoint someone to start in February, or as soon as possible.

The Digital Hub is a critical new initiative to strengthen collaboration, knowledge-sharing and access to resources involving many organisations. It aims to be a thriving community of key actors in the child poverty space in London. 

In its first launch phase at the start of 2026, the Hub will primarily target and engage London charities, including The Childhood Trust’s charity partner network.

This one-year role builds on the creation of the Digital Hub in 2025. This role is managing the implementation, testing and optimisation of the Hub in January and February 2026, before launching to an external test user group in March for a period of a month.

This role is critical to establishing the Hub’s purpose and value, and focusing on driving signs ups, engagement and re-engagement.

The role will be to oversee the resolution of any technical or user issues, especially in the first few months of the launch, supporting senior management in measuring and reporting the success of the Hub against set KPIs for the first year, ensuring content remains relevant to the needs of users, and beginning to embed the Hub as a core component of our wider Thrive Together programme of support, partnerships and collaboration.

The Project Manager will report to the Head of Communications and Marketing and work closely with several internal team members, as well as external stakeholders and be the primary contact for the digital agency responsible for developing the Hub. 

Applications close Monday 12th January 2026 at 11pm. 

Interviews will be held in person at The Childhood Trust Offices in Victoria, London late January / early February 2026.

We use Charity Jobs Anonymous Recruitment as part of our recruitment process.

This is a leadership role within User Voice’s London team, managing two of our new flagship programmes focused on mentoring, volunteering, and community engagement for people with convictions. The Project Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of these initiatives, ensuring they meet strategic objectives and deliver meaningful impact for participants and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone with lived experience of the criminal justice system who is ready to take the next step in their career or is already leading complex projects and managing teams and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of two new flagship programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with User Voice’s mission.
• Build and maintain relationships with prisons, probation services, community organizations, and research partners.
• Lead on the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring their meaningful involvement in project delivery.
• Lead on data collection, analysis, and reporting to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Contribute to organizational learning and development, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Collaborate with other teams and contribute to wider User Voice initiatives as needed.

Person Specification

Essential:

• · Personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.
• · Proven experience in project management
• · Experience using project management tools and software
• · Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• · Experience of supporting and coordinating groups of volunteers.
• · Experience of supporting and managing staff.
• · Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• · Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• · A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Desirable:

• · Experience of working with children, young adults or families affected by the justice system.
• · Knowledge of social research methods and data analysis.
• · Familiarity with the charity sector and/or criminal justice system.

Job Title:  National Safeguarding Development Manager

Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

 Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 per week

About The Role:

As National Safeguarding Development Manager, you will lead the safeguarding development and vetting functions across The Scout Association, helping to protect young people, volunteers, and staff through strong, proactive safeguarding practice.

This is a senior leadership role with national reach, focused on embedding a positive safeguarding culture, ensuring effective policies and learning, and championing victim and survivor voice across the movement.

As the National Safeguarding Development Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):

• Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding development and vetting functions

• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to managers and teams

• Shape and maintain national safeguarding policies and procedures in line with legislation and guidance

• Embed victim and survivor voice into safeguarding practice

• Strengthen digital safeguarding and learning from cases and trends

• Use data and insight to improve processes, training, and resourcing

• Build effective external partnerships with statutory and safeguarding organisations

What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Development Manager:

• Experience managing a safeguarding function, including vetting or safer recruitment

• Experience of victim and survivor engagement and trauma-informed practice

• Confidence in leading and developing teams

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions and work proactively

• Experience developing or delivering safeguarding learning or training

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Wednesday, 18th February 2026.

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Job Title:  National Safeguarding Operations Manager

Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

 Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 per week

About The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced National Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day safeguarding and vetting operations across Scouting in the UK. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll shape practice, guide complex decision-making, and ensure the highest safeguarding standards are embedded across the Movement.

As the National Safeguarding Operations Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):

• Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding and vetting across The Scouts

• Provide expert oversight, supervision and direction on complex and high-risk cases

• Develop and support managers and team members through coaching, training and reflective practice

• Shape and contribute to national safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring legal and best-practice compliance

• Represent The Scouts at multi-agency, statutory and court proceedings when required

• Use data, insight and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement in safeguarding practice

• Ensure 24/7 professional safeguarding advice is available to volunteers through on-call arrangements

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with statutory bodies, government and sector partners

What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Operations Manager:

• Significant experience managing a safeguarding function

• Strong case management and supervision expertise

You are:

• Personable, approachable and highly professional

• Discreet, ethical and trusted with sensitive information

• Flexible, open-minded and solutions-focused

• Committed to delivering a high-quality, people-centred service

• Experience using data and analysis to improve safeguarding practice

• Confidence working with and supporting volunteers

• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

• The ability to make risk-based decisions and remain calm under pressure

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Thursday, 19th February 2026.

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Join Young Enterprise to shape the future of thousands of young people. As our Alumni Community Manager, you’ll build a vibrant, inclusive network where young voices lead, inspire, and drive real impact.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make. As Alumni Community Manager, you’ll:

• Build a vibrant, inclusive network that keeps young people connected long after their YE experience
• Create pathways for alumni to grow, give back, and make an impact
• Champion Youth Voice, co-design opportunities with young people, and lead initiatives that inspire, engage, and energise the community
• Work across teams and with external partners to turn strategy into action and help shape the next generation

This is a varied, people-focused role with plenty of room for creativity, independence, and collaboration.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• passionate about shaping futures: Helping young people thrive and seeing real impact
• a champion of youth voice: Putting young people at the heart of decisions and strategy
• love building communities: Creating a vibrant, inclusive alumni network
• collaborative and driven: Working across teams and partners to make big ideas happen.
• a natural communicator: Representing YE, celebrating alumni, and elevating young voices nationally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Alumni Community: Build a network that connects, inspires, and supports alumni at every stage.
• Champion Youth Voice: Give young people a real say in shaping programmes, strategy, and decisions.
• Build partnerships & represent YE: Collaborate with external organisations and showcase alumni achievements
• Drive engagement: Create mentoring, volunteering, and recognition opportunities
• Collaborate across teams: Work with colleagues to deliver a seamless, high-impact alumni experience
• Turn strategy into action: Translate the Alumni and Youth Voice Strategy into practical plans with clear milestones
• Celebrate impact and share insights: Showcase alumni stories, track outcomes, and provide insights to inform decision-making.

A few practical things

· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month

Keeping Young People Safe

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please send us a separate document answering the three questions below, up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Interviews will be held at our London Office or via Teams.  Applications must be received by 23:30 on 14 January 2026.  First round interviews earmarked for 22 January 2026.

1. Skills and Experience

Tell us about the skills and experience you would bring to this role. You may wish to include examples of community engagement, working with young people, partnership working, or project delivery.

2. Youth Voice and Co-design
Give an example of how you involved young people or other stakeholders in shaping a programme, project, or service. How did you ensure their ideas influenced decisions, and what difference did it make?

3. Collaboration
Describe a time when you worked with multiple colleagues, teams or partners to deliver a project or initiative. How did you build relationships, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results?

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective in your own words.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!

About NCT

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.  

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.    

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. 

About the role

You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Hackney borough community, within Family Hub settings, on the phone as well as in Homerton Hospital. 
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing breastfeeding support to families within Family Hubs settings within Hackney, on the phone and on the wards at Homerton hospital.
• Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters. 
• To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.? 
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions. 
• Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
• Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.

About you

You will:

• You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
• Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders.
• It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.
• The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at family hubs setting across Hackney borough as well as in Homerton Hospital.

Our Benefits – What we offer you  

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)  
• Pension matched up to 5%  
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle  
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more  
• Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting  
• Life Assurance for peace of mind  
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts  
• Blue Light discount card

How to apply

At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.  

If you would like to apply for this position please submit a CV and covering letter, outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills, experiences and competencies are a good fit - in particular focus on the essential criteria. Visit our website to apply.

Foodbank Manager

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank, a Christian charity in Richmond that is committed to helping people through tough times and giving them the chance to thrive. Whether someone’s facing homelessness, food poverty, escaping abuse, or battling mental health challenges, Vineyard Community & Richmond Foordbank (VC&RFB) is there with care and support. In our busy world, it’s easy to miss those struggling around us, but at VC&RFB, they take the time to listen, connect, and see the person behind the story. By offering kindness and hope, they’re helping people rebuild their dreams and find a brighter future. Together, they are inspiring change and restoring hope.

VC&RFB is seeking a compassionate and strategic Foodbank Manager to lead their Foodbank provision across multiple sites. This is a significant role at the heart of their mission, often serving as the first point of contact for individuals and families at their most vulnerable moments. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery, warm relational support, strong volunteer leadership, and a consistent, dignifying experience for every guest.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide leadership and supervision for the Assistant Foodbank Manager, Satellite Foodbank Leaders and volunteer teams, ensuring consistent high-quality standards across all sites. Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider team, you'll oversee all aspects of Foodbank operations including guest provision, volunteer coordination, data management through the Trussell Data Collection System, and product storage across multiple sites. You'll maintain strong relationships with referral partners, churches, schools, businesses and community groups, representing the Foodbank as a positive ambassador for the charity.

A particularly exciting aspect of this role is leading the development, setup and launch of VC&RFB's new Community Essentials Hub. This important initiative will expand the "Hope for Life" aspect of the mission, offering guests access to low-cost food and essentials provision, wider support, and opportunities to participate, volunteer and contribute. You'll help shape this new model, establish operational systems, develop partnerships with organisations such as 'Your Local Pantry', and create opportunities for former guests to be part of the running of the service.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent relationship-building skills with experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in organising or coordinating activities, rotas or service delivery
• Experience supporting people facing vulnerability, poverty, or crisis
• Some experience contributing to new or developing services

This is a unique opportunity for a practicing Christian to combine operational leadership with compassionate community support. You'll help nurture an environment of hope, dignity, and stability at the heart of everything Vineyard Community does. Guests often share how transformative it is to feel genuinely seen, welcomed, and supported - to know they are not alone. As Foodbank Manager, you'll be instrumental in creating those moments of connection and care that can change lives.

This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Contract & Hours: Permanent. Part time - 30 hours per week

Location: The Vineyard Community Centre, Richmond on Thames

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd January 2026

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on 26th January 2026

Interviews with Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank: Week commencing 2nd February 2026