Entry level Governance management jobs

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised grant manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, to manage all aspects of grants from The Christie Charity to the NHS Trust.

The role will take responsibility for collating project information and supporting internal teams to communicate and demonstrate project impact and ensure accountability to our external partners and audiences.

This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.

We are a fast-growing suicide prevention charity delivering immediate, human support to people in crisis across Bristol. This is a leadership role at the heart of a frontline organisation where your work will directly shape life-saving services.

We provide rapid support through our Listening Hub, on-foot Response Team, and community outreach. Our model is rooted in compassion, accessibility, and meeting people where they are without barriers or delay.

As Charity Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running and development of the organisation, ensuring our services are safe, consistent, and responsive. You will oversee operational delivery, support and develop staff and volunteers, and help shape the systems that allow our work to grow sustainably.

Benefits

• 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (health & wellbeing support, including dependants)

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations across both Listening Hubs (The Arcade + Cabot Circus)
• Coordinate Hub and on-foot Response Team shifts
• Build strong, supportive relationships with volunteers and service users
• Ensure our spaces remain calm, safe, and welcoming
• Support volunteers through supervision, updates, and clear communication
• Ensure policies, safeguarding, and operational procedures are consistently followed
• Support fundraising activity and identify new opportunities
• Represent the organisation in community meetings and partnerships
• Manage core administration, inboxes, and volunteer records
• Provide regular reporting to Trustees

What We’re Looking For

• Kind, emotionally intelligent leadership
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail-focused
• Calm and steady under pressure
• Confident and compassionate people management
• Proactive, solution-focused approach
• Community-minded and partnership-oriented

Essential Experience

• Experience leading and managing a charity, with an understanding of the operational, financial, and governance complexities involved.
• Operational or community coordination experience
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience

• Experience in mental health or suicide prevention
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Stakeholder or partnership engagement
• Experience managing multiple teams, projects, or services

Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a qualified finance professional to support strategic decision making across a high-profile arts and cultural organisation.

Position: Finance Business Partner
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Location: Millbank, London
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 7 June 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 15 June 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a collaborative finance team supporting a wide range of audience-focused departments including Membership, Marketing, Visitor Experience, Learning, International Partnerships and Research & Interpretation.

Working closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in promoting strong financial management, supporting planning and forecasting activity, and helping teams make informed decisions through high quality financial insight and analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and analysing monthly management accounts and reports
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Providing variance analysis and clear financial commentary
• Processing accruals, prepayments and financial adjustments
• Building strong relationships with budget holders and non-financial stakeholders
• Supporting business cases, option appraisals and ad hoc financial projects
• Monitoring financial performance and key benchmarking data
• Promoting financial awareness and supporting colleagues with financial management

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience gained within a complex organisation. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and able to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues

Experience of using Unit4 or financial reporting tools would be beneficial but is not essential.

About the Organisation

This organisation is internationally recognised for its contribution to arts and culture and is committed to making creativity and artistic experiences accessible to all. With a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration and innovation, it offers an inspiring and purpose-driven working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and thrive.

Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, season ticket loans, wellbeing support, discounts, and access to exhibitions and cultural venues.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Management Accountant, Financial Planning Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Finance Analyst, Finance Officer, Business Partner Accountant.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Advice Services Manager

10-Month FTC | 4 Days Per Week | Hybrid Working - London
£36,565 pro rata | Immediate Start

I am delighted to be working with a respected community charity to recruit an experienced Advice Services Manager to lead a busy multi-site advice service supporting people with welfare benefits, housing, debt and immigration issues.

This is a hands-on leadership role managing staff and volunteers, overseeing day-to-day service delivery, driving quality and compliance, and helping shape future service development.

You’ll also maintain a small caseload to stay connected to frontline support and community needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support advice staff and volunteers across multiple sites
• Ensure high-quality, compliant advice delivery
• Oversee case management, reporting and service outcomes
• Drive service improvements and quality assurance
• Support training, safeguarding and team development
• Work closely with senior leadership on service growth and impact

About You

• Experience managing advice services within the charity/community sector
• Strong knowledge of welfare benefits, housing, debt or immigration
• Skilled in team leadership, service improvement and reporting
• Confident using case management systems and data
• Organised, proactive and community-focused

Hybrid working, immediate start, and the chance to make a real impact within a values-led organisation.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

Responsible to: Associate Director of Creative Strategy
Based: Hybrid (averge 1-2 days in office) The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £41,000 per year

Bold and brilliant graphic design can bring our brand to life and supercharge our creative output to ensure more people can live well with hearing loss. This is a key role, combining creative vision and leadership, with robust project management to ensure all design work is consistently high quality, building our brand and on time and on budget. 

You will work with colleagues from across the charity, on a range of digital and print projects from briefing to concept to project management to completion and assessing impact. You will also be key in building our graphic design function, continually identifying and reviewing how we can develop the team’s capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Graphic Design Leadership
• Project Management and Delivery
• Brand Governance and Delivery
• Design Best Practice
• Team Collaboration

More detail on these responsibilities can be found in the job description, which is downloadable below.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Payment
• Annual leave enhancements recognising long service 
• Day off for your birthday 
• Defined contribution group personal pension plan 
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay 
• Eye care 
• Hearing tests 
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops 
• Pet Dog Policy

For more information and to apply, visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.

Closing date: 1st June 2026

National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.

The Organisation: YCS (Cwmni Siarad) was originally set up in 2011 to improve access to and meet the needs of groups traditionally under-represented in taking up psychological therapies, through the provision of accessible, evidence-based therapies and other support.   It has been mainly run by volunteers but is now progressing widening its services to provide facilities for private and contractual counselling support.  Any profits from its activities is used to subsidise the provision of counselling support to individuals who have difficulty accessing counselling services for a variety of reasons.  Apart from the delivery of face-to-face counselling in South East Wales, the organisation provides on-line counselling services throughout Wales.    

Job Purpose: To lead, manage and develop YCS Counselling services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible and ethical counselling provision. The postholder will support the safe and effective practice of student and volunteer counsellors, overseeing both the client journey and the placement experience to ensure positive outcomes for clients and a supportive, structured development environment for counsellors.

The role requires a strong understanding of the counselling sector, with the ability to work empathetically with a diverse client group, while supporting and guiding counsellors on placement.

As part of a small charity and an NCPS-recognised service, the postholder will adopt a hands-on approach, contributing directly to the day-to-day running of the service, working flexibly as part of the team, and supporting the practical operation of the therapy centre.

Salary: £30,030 pro rota (£18,018 for 21 hours)

Accountable to: Director

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week. Currently the post will be expected to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (9am – 5pm) at our Therapy Centre including one late shift per week (11am - 7pm).

Objectives:

(i)Ensure the delivery of safe, ethical and high-quality counselling services in line with professional standards (BACP/NCPS).

(ii) Develop and implement processes that improve client access, flow, and outcomes (e.g. waiting times, engagement, completion).

(iii) Strengthen and expand the volunteer counselling programme, including recruitment, retention, and development.

(iv) Embed a culture of reflective practice, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence.

(v) Contribute to the financial sustainability of the service through efficient resource use and support for income-generating activity.

(vi) Build and maintain partnerships with training providers and referral organisations.

(vii) Monitor and evaluate service outcomes to inform development and reporting.

Service Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of YCS counselling services, ensuring a high-quality, accessible and well-coordinated provision.
• Oversee the full client journey, including referral, assessment, allocation, engagement and endings.
• Manage client assessment appointments, waiting lists and allocation to counsellors to ensure timely and appropriate access.
• Maintain a small caseload, including undertaking client assessments and delivering counselling where required, particularly in more complex cases.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the therapy centre, including opening and closing the premises and working flexibly as part of a small team.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, values-driven team, contributing to a supportive and flexible working environment.

Student & Volunteer Counsellor Support

• Lead on the recruitment, induction and onboarding of student and volunteer counsellors.
• Provide ongoing guidance and support throughout the placement journey, ensuring a positive, structured and professionally enriching experience.
• Act as a key point of contact for counsellors, supporting them with queries relating to client work, processes and placement requirements.
• Monitor counsellor progress, including review of client logs, attendance and placement requirements, and completion of reports for training providers.
• Support counsellor wellbeing and development through regular communication, informal support and signposting where appropriate.

Clinical Quality & Safe Practice (in collaboration with Clinical Lead)

• Support the delivery of safe, ethical and effective counselling practice in line with NCPS (or equivalent) standards.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to counsellors on managing risk, safeguarding concerns and complex client presentations, escalating to the Clinical Lead where appropriate.
• Act as a safeguarding point of contact during operational hours (e.g. when locking up) and ensure concerns are appropriately recorded and escalated.
• Monitor client engagement, endings and overall service quality, identifying areas for improvement.

Service Development & Partnerships

• Support the Director in the ongoing development and growth of the counselling service.
• Build and maintain relationships with counselling training providers to support the recruitment and retention of placements.
• Contribute to the development of systems, processes and policies that improve service delivery and consistency.

Operations, Systems & Data

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and service records in line with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
• Use digital systems (including Microsoft 365 and client management databases) to support efficient service delivery, communication and reporting.
• Monitor key service data, including waiting times, engagement and outcomes, supporting reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the effective administration of bookings, cancellations and client communications.

• Build and maintain relationships with local training organisations to increase volunteer placements.
• Participate in operational duties including opening and locking premises and acting as a safeguarding contact when required.
• Maintain accurate data monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping systems.

Complaints Disciplinary Panel

Role Description

Purpose of the Role

To be part of a Panel Pool, from which Disciplinary Panels will be convened by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) Professional Conduct Committee.

To consider complaints with reference to the CIOF Member Code of Conduct and the Code of Behaviour at events, consistent with the CIOF Complaints & Disciplinary Rules. 

Accountability

Panels will be convened as needed by the Professional Conduct Committee.  Panel Pool members are appointed to a Panel by the Committee. 

Panel decisions must follow the CIOF Complaints & Disciplinary Rules, including definitions, scope, procedures, and available sanctions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Review case files, investigation reports, submissions, and evidence in advance of hearings. 
• Participate in hearings (virtual or in person), ensuring parties are treated fairly and respectfully. 
• Assess evidence against the CIOF Member Code of Conduct, CIOF Code of Behaviour at Events and Training, and any other relevant provisions, such as findings of the Fundraising Regulator. 
• Determine findings of fact and whether standards/rules have been breached. Where appropriate, apply appropriate sanctions per the Complaints and Disciplinary Rules, considering proportionality and precedent. 
• Provide clear, reasoned written outcomes and recommendations, mindful of publication protocols and confidentiality. 
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Person Specification

Essential

• An understanding of the UK fundraising sector.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to analyse complex evidence and apply standards consistently. 
• Commitment to CIOF values and to promoting a safe, inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment. 
• Independence of mind; willingness to challenge and be challenged constructively. 

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and CIOF Codes and charity sector regulation. 
• Experience working with trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding best practice. 
• Prior service on panels or committees dealing with complaints, professional conduct, or disciplinary matters. 
• Willingness to chair the panel if required.

Time Commitment

Time will be needed to prepare for and attend Panel meetings, in addition to attending training.

The number of Disciplinary Panels required will depend on the number and nature of the complaints received. It is possible that Panel Pool members will not be required to attend any Panel meetings.

Term & status

Appointment is to the Panel pool for a fixed term of three years, renewable once by agreement, with allocation to specific Panels on a case-by-case basis. 

Full training will be provided.

Remuneration

This is an independent contractor role. Panel members will be remunerated for their time spent on Panel activity, including training, at a daily rate of £300 per day.

Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with CIoF policy.

Project Manager – Community One-to-One Advocacy

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Community One-to-One Advocacy project across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, staff management, community engagement, partnerships, compliance, and monitoring to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and person-centred advocacy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day delivery and development of the advocacy project.
• Work closely with the CEO on project implementation, reporting, evaluation, and risk management.
• Line manage staff, consultants, and volunteers, providing supervision, training, and development support.
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, community organisations, and stakeholders across Greenwich.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety, equality, and organisational policies.
• Oversee project monitoring, data collection, reporting, and operational systems including Microsoft 365 and referral processes.
• Support outreach, volunteering, and community engagement activities to ensure services are accessible and inclusive.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, forums, and networking events.

About You

You will have:

• Experience managing community, advocacy, or charity projects.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting workforce development.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and person-centred practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the local community and help shape inclusive advocacy services across Greenwich.

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Orpington

Salary: £21,921.20

Weekly Hours: 30

Reference: YMC1196329

Are you an experienced retailer?

Do you want to try a new type of retailing in Charity where you can support and deputise for a Store Manager raising money to help change young people’s lives?

You will work alongside paid staff and volunteers, proud of everything you achieve together at the heart of your local community and raise money for an amazing charity. If this excites you then we have a fantastic opportunity in our  store.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a key role in the stores success. You will be highly organised with experience of merchandising, stock rotation and excellent customer service. You will work effectively and efficiently to maximise income for the shop and promote the work of YMCA within the local community. You will deputise for the store manager when needed and work in an environment that presents challenge and meaning.

Why join YMCA England & Wales?

You will have the opportunity to work in a role that is varied and stimulating, supporting the manager and shop team to represent and serve your local community. You will get real autonomy working with your Store Manager using your entrepreneurial skills to raise money and represent YMCA in your area.

You’ll also get a package that includes:

• Pension
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Regular salary reviews
• Sick pay (after a qualifying period)
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Health shield cash plan

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a journey of expansion. We are opening many new stores across England & Wales, Our Charity Shops are unique and offer a wide range of donated products. We are passionate about recycling and pride ourselves in selling over 95% of our donated stock and we don’t sell new goods! If successful, you will be joining an amazing team and receive support and guidance from your Store Manager and Area Manager.

 At YMCA England & Wales, we strive to create a workplace that fully reflects and serves its local community. We want all staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day. We have diverse teams, we encourage everyone to do their best and support them to reach their full potential.

If you are passionate about improving young lives, this will be the role for you.

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

To provide strong, visible leadership and strategic oversight of a 40-bed nursing and residential care home specialising in dementia care. The Operations Manager will ensure the delivery of high-quality regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management

• Provide clear leadership to the administrative and domestic team
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and development of staff
• Implement systems and processes to support high quality care and improve operational efficiency
• Ensure effective use of clinical systems and digital services
• Lead on policies and HR processes

2. Strategic Oversight

• Contribute to and implement the organisation’s strategic plan
• Identify growth opportunities and service improvements
• Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Lead change management initiatives

3. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. Care Quality Commission requirements)
• Oversee audits, inspections, and action plans
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and safeguarding
• Ensure robust policies and procedures are in place and followed

4. Operational Management

• Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management for the administration and domestic team
• Monitor occupancy levels and admissions processes
• Manage incidents, complaints, and risk effectively

5. Financial Management

• Manage budgets, financial planning and reporting
• Monitor income streams including OCC contracts and self-funding residents.
• Work with accountants and the finance officer to ensure financial stability
• Ensure efficient use of resources without compromising care quality
• Identify opportunities to improve income generation and operational efficiency.

6. Procurement & Resource Management

• Lead procurement strategy for equipment, supplies, and services
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier performance
• Ensure value for money and compliance with procurement policies

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families, and external partners
• Liaise with local authorities
• Represent the organisation professionally in all interactions

8. Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded
• Lead on risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Promote a culture of safety and transparency

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior management role within health or social care
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g. Care Quality Commission standards)
• Demonstrable experience in staff leadership and team development
• Experience in financial management and budget control
• Experience in procurement and contract management

Desirable

• Management qualification (e.g. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care)
• Experience managing care services

Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Strong, confident, and empathetic leadership style
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to think long-term and align operations with organisational goals
• Data-driven decision-making

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

Operational Excellence

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Financial & Commercial Awareness

• Understanding of budgets, cost control, and financial reporting
• Commercial awareness in procurement and service delivery

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and values-driven
• Resilient and adaptable
• High integrity and professionalism

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Regulatory inspection ratings (e.g. Care Quality Commission)
• Occupancy rates
• Staff turnover and retention
• Budget adherence
• Resident and family satisfaction

Working Conditions

• On-site role, with participation in the on-call rota out of hours

Other Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Vale House is a not-for-profit Dementia Care Home specialising in the highly skilled care required for people who have complex needs arising from dementia. Its specialist care is much sought after and is provided in a light bright building which was purpose built in 2012 just outside Oxford, between Littlemore and Sandford-on-Thames. The forty individual en-suite rooms, which are all outward looking, are built around a figure of eight with internal courtyard gardens where residents can walk safely and securely. Founded in 1990 Vale House has one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. The quality of the work of Vale House rests on the skill and commitment of the staff who are chosen with care, well taught and then helped to learn further and work closely as a team.

Support for families is a defining characteristic of Vale House, and unusually Vale House has dedicated family support workers, committed to supporting the family and friends of each resident. This commitment contributes greatly to the inclusive friendly environment which so many family and visitors comment on.

Vale House is registered as an independent charity with the Charity Commission and with Companies House and conforms to the standards and procedures required by those two bodies. It is governed by a committed Board of Directors (unpaid) who are also the Trustees of the charity.

Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Operations Manager to keep our offices, systems, and services running smoothly across the UK. This is a varied and impactful role where your work directly enables frontline teams to deliver life-changing support.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operational infrastructure of the organisation, including:

• Managing office facilities, leases, and contracts across our head office and nine regional sites.
• Overseeing IT systems and supplier contracts to ensure reliability and security.
• Leading on contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Managing a central administration budget.
• Overseeing our fleet of 80 leased vehicles (with support from a Fleet Administrator).
• Improving efficiency of our systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Project managing office moves and operational projects.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and variety.

What we’re looking for:

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts - including managed IT service contracts, budgets and holds a qualification in cyber security or IT.

• A systematic and effective problem solver – you are self-disciplined and analytical and you thrive on providing solutions, delivering high standards, and are skilled in appropriately tailoring your output to a range of different stakeholders for decision-making.

• A self-disciplined multi-tasker who is able to work independently and at a fast pace to meet deadlines – you are someone who perseveres and ensures close follow-up of delegated tasks to deliver consistently high-quality work through to completion.

• A strong verbal and written communicator with a high level of attention to detail – you’re a quick decision maker, who operates well within a defined area of control, basing your decisions on policy and procedures.

• You build strong working relationships both internally and externally – you are driven to achieve results and have the ability to train and support others to make correct decisions

• You work well within established systems, standards and procedures – you are accurate, highly numerate with excellent Excel skills and make fact-based and solution orientated decisions

What we offer:

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Time off in Lieu

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application meets the criteria for the role and should be considered above others to us via the link.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

• Interviews will take place in Leatherhead
• If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know
• An enhanced DBS check is required

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If you’re looking for a role where your operational expertise genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Are you passionate about children’s literacy? Do you want to use your skills and experience to enable opportunity for children living with little or no access to books and reading? Can you help create a home environment where reading for pleasure is part of the fabric of family life? If so, read on - we may have just the job for you here at Doorstep Library!

We are now looking for a second Service Deilvery Manager to share the delivery of our reading projects across London to ensure that all of our projects are delivered to schedule and our families and children are supported. You will directly manage half of our small team of amazing delivery staff, who work part-time during term time, supporting them to deliver our volunteer-led reading sessions and creating a positive culture of inclusion, development, and above all – fun!

This is an excellent opportunity for a service-focussed, poeple manager to apply and develop their skills in the non-profit sector and help us to help more children read for pleasure and see where words will take them. 

Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Salary: £39,909
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional evening and weekend work)
Contract: One year fixed-term contract

About the role

South West Heritage Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to help strengthen our long-term financial sustainability and grow our charity fundraising activity. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at a key point in its development and to shape our approach to fundraising as our first dedicated fundraising professional.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Fundraising Manager will identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations, develop opportunities for individual giving and legacy support, and establish effective systems and processes to support successful charity fundraising. The role will build a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to support exhibitions, learning programmes, collections work and the Trust’s wider strategic priorities.

This post sits within the Central Services team and reports to the Head of Development and Partnerships.

The South West Heritage Trust is a charity which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. We are a growing organisation, founded on services that were previously delivered by Somerset and Devon County Councils. With a turnover exceeding £5 million, we manage and run three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), two Archives and Local Studies services and look after the historic environment in Somerset.

We are committed to building an organisation as diverse as the communities we serve. Your application for this role will be welcomed whatever your background and regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to have an informal discussion or experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact Ann Bradford HR and Governance Manager. 

Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June 2026
Interview date: Monday 8th June 2026

We Belong is a migrant youth-led charity fighting for equal and fair treatment of young migrants in the UK. Candidates with lived experience are welcome, as are those with a passion for social justice. You'll be joining an award-winning team dedicated to creating change for young migrants aged 16–25. 

The People and Culture Manager is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organisation's people function, ensuring that staff are well-supported, processes are legally compliant, and that workplace culture reflects We Belong's values of lived experience, empowerment and inclusivity. The role requires both professional HR expertise and an understanding of how trauma, lived experience, and care considerations should inform organisational policies and staff management. 

Key Responsibilities 

• HR Strategy & Compliance develop policies, ensure legal compliance, reports to CEO and Board 

• Recruitment & Development lead inclusive hiring, onboarding, appraisals and workforce planning 

• Staff Welfare champion wellbeing through a trauma-informed, lived-experience approach 

• Employee Relations supports managers on performance, disciplinary and conflict resolution 

• HR Systems maintain accurate staff records, ensure data protection and streamline reporting 

Essential CIPD Level 5+, proven HR management experience (charity or lived-experience-led organisation preferred), strong employment law knowledge, trauma-informed practice understanding, and excellent communication skills. 

Desirable Experience in health, social care or community settings; knowledge of safeguarding frameworks; organisational change experience. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. 

Inclusive: Enhanced training and development package 

Staff benefits: We Belong supports the holistic development of staff, which includes subsidised wellbeing provision. Employees also have access to a community of changemakers. 

Plus 3% auto enrolment pension contribution, in line with government criteria.