Operations and charity events manager jobs
About us:
Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough with 1 to 1 and peer support, signposting, training, workshops and social activities. Our work stems from the fact that carers often go about their roles despite the toll it might take on their own wellbeing, often having to make sacrifices that hamper their own ability to lead a normal life. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that carers face. We achieve this through four core workstreams:
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raising awareness of carers,
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influencing local policy through community engagement activities,
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improving carer wellbeing and
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connecting carers to each other and to support and training opportunities through our services.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Office Administrator to join our team. To manage the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office, including overseeing HR admin, implement policy and procedures, including Health and Safety, maintain administrative processes, manage stakeholders, serve the trustee board, and work closely with the Carers’ Hub team in the implementation of events and projects.
The Office Administrator role will provide a wide variety of operational support to the Carers’ Hub Leadership Team as we develop our offer and increase the number of carers who access our services. This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis and may be subject to change, particularly as the needs of the charity change.
About you
As the Office Administrator you will be responsible for managing the overall running of the Carers’ Hub office and administrative processes.
The post holder will:
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Work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills.
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Be organised, self-motivated and able to manage your time effectively
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Have the ability to solve problems effectively and make decisions in the face of competing priorities
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Be adaptable and flexible, able to embrace change and quickly adjust to the evolving charity’s needs
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Be able to work unsupervised and under pressure.
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Be technically proficient, experience of a CRM system is desirable
What can we offer you?
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Professional development, induction, ongoing training and support
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Hybrid working
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Holiday pay and pension
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An Employee Assistance Programme
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Bright Exchange - an online marketplace that gives you access to hundreds of products, services and special offers from a wide range of different companies.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 5th February
Interviews: Tuesday 10th February at 336 Brixton Road
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Co-ordinator
£30,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London NW1 (with hybrid working)
Two year fixed term contract, with the intention to make permanent
The Faculty of Public Health is recruiting an Events Coordinator.
The Events Coordinator will play a key role in planning and delivering a wide range of Public Health related events, both in-person and online. This includes managing logistics such as venues, accommodation, catering, AV, and delegate communications, as well as coordinating webinars and virtual meetings.
Working closely with other staff, key stakeholders and local event hosts, this role ensures our events run smoothly while bringing the FPH Membership community together.
The UK Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is full of people who are passionate about improving people’s lives.
We’re a small charity with around 20 paid staff at any one time. Every so often new opportunities arise for people to join the staff team and help to make a difference, but we rely on the amazing support of our members to deliver much of our important work. The Faculty of Public Health operates a hybrid working scheme with staff working 1 day a week in the office at minimum.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter via the application link.
Closing date: 18 January 2026.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter via the application link
Can you help us keep changing lives and breaking the cycle of reoffending for good? With demand for our work continuing to grow, we are excited to be welcoming a Fundraising Manager to join our team.
In this role you’ll work closely with our CEO and operations team to deliver our annual fundraising targets, focusing on trusts and foundations, major donor and corporate giving and the occasional fundraising event/external opportunity.
We are a small staff team with a large cohort of volunteers and we are all passionate and committed to our mission to stop reoffending and ensuring the best outcomes for the men we support. We don’t have an office and staff are either home based or work in one of the prisons, depending on their role. We stay connected through regular team meetings (online and in person), 1-1 line management support and ongoing training. This post would be home based but you will need to be able to travel to attend occasional meetings in London, West Midlands and Oxfordshire.
This is new role for Trailblazers, and we are looking for someone whose values align with the charities and believes in the impact of our work. You will be proactive, a good communicator, with a talent for building relationships and full of ideas. You will be experienced in all aspects of trusts and foundations fundraising which is the main source of income for the charity. Experience of diversifying income streams, major donor/corporate giving and creative ways of engaging new and existing donors would also be required. You’ll have the freedom to shape and implement your own systems and processes and lead on developing a fundraising strategy, with full support from the CEO and wider team.
Trailblazers’ mission is to reduce re-offending and inspire new futures for young men (18-35) leaving prison.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Director/Head of Operations
Hours: 14 hours per week
Salary: £14,000-£16,000 (pro rata based on £35,000-40,000 FTE) (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR + other locations if required (hybrid; 1 day per week remote working)
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please note: DBS check will be required
BIAS is a leading local Irish charity which has supported England’s largest community in Brent for over 45 years. We deliver our support across London through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-Friend volunteer scheme. This is an exciting new role in which you will proactively generate and grow fundraising income across all fundraising streams to enable us to continue supporting the most vulnerable members of the Irish community. You will support our fundraising strategy by contributing to digital communications and creative content across all channels, in cooperation with project delivery teams. The role will play a central part in raising awareness and growing supporter engagement through digital campaigns, donor events, individual giving initiatives and the development of relationships with local businesses.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver BIAS’s community fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement a varied portfolio of events, community fundraising activities and campaigns, all of which reflect the spirit of BIAS.
- Explore marketing opportunities to raise the profile of the charity.
- Ensure relevant processes are in place to deliver successful, profitable community fundraising activities.
- Oversee the management of fundraising systems and platforms in order to create the best possible experience for donors and participants.
- Develop a robust supporter journey for community fundraisers which leaves them with an excellent experience and generates a long-term relationship with BIAS.
To achieve these objectives, the post holder will be expected to:
- Plan, budget, coordinate and attend an annual community fundraising and events calendar with set objectives, budgets and KPIs for each activity.
- Regularly review the performance of fundraising activities/events, making recommendations for improvement.
- Build and maintain a variety of community relationships across varying stakeholders.
- Explore and coordinate fundraising opportunities such as online donation platforms, auction platforms and text-to- donate services.
- Work with colleagues to ensure that all events are adequately supported with staff, volunteers and post-event debriefs.
- Ensure that all events and activities are compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR and internal policies.
This job description reflects the basic duties required of the Fundraising Manager. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
What we’re looking for…
- Experience of designing and delivering successful community fundraising events, campaigns and activities, preferably with a track record of at least two years.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including budget and project management.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships, especially with supporters and partners.
- Strong team player who will ensure clear and regular communication with the BIAS management team.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and problems.
- A willingness to adapt and be flexible.
- Ability to travel.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office suite, with experience of CRM systems.
- Empathy and an understanding of the Irish community.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification, with supporting examples.
The deadline for applications is 29th January 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a commercial, values-led leader, who’s looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to shape ambitious new plans and to deliver real impact to your hospice community? Retail at St Nicholas Hospice Care is more than shops — it’s a vital engine that generates over £1m in unrestricted income every year, helping us to ensure everyone in our communities has support, dignity and choice when facing dying, death and grief.
We are entering an exciting new phase, with ambition to grow our retail offer both on the hight street and online, and we’re looking for an exceptional Head of Retail to lead it.
This is a senior role overseeing our entire retail operation: a network of seven shops across West Suffolk, a growing online presence and a donation centre, all delivering high-quality retail experiences while maximising trading and Gift Aid income. You’ll be a key member of the Income Generation Directorate and the Hospice Leadership Team, giving you the opportunity to shape strategy and drive results that truly matter.
If you’re a commercially minded retail leader who thrives on purpose as much as performance, this is a rare opportunity to make a real impact.
Your role
You will:
- Lead, inspire and develop shop managers, staff and volunteers across multiple sites.
- Drive income growth through clear strategy, strong operational planning and performance management.
- Ensure all retail environments reflect our brand, values and commitment to outstanding customer service.
- Lead stock management, merchandising and donation strategies to maximise return.
- Build strong community engagement and supporter relationships.
What you’ll bring
You’ll have:
- Experience leading multi-site retail operations (charity and/or commercial experience welcomed).
- Strong commercial awareness and a track record of improving performance.
- Excellent leadership skills, with a strong focus on coaching, development and engagement to empower your team to achieve success.
- Sound knowledge of charity retail governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Confident communication, planning and problem-solving abilities.
Why join St Nic’s?
We offer:
- The opportunity to work for a brilliant life enhancing local hospice, increasing its income and profile to support more patients and their families.
- A supportive, values-driven working environment.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Health Cash Plan and wellbeing programme.
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service (up to 29 days).
- Competitive pension plan (up to 8% company contribution).
- Life assurance (2x annual salary).
- Free parking and subsidised on-site bistro.
- The opportunity to work from home 1 to 2 days per week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Horton is an award-winning independent cultural venue in Epsom, Surrey hosting live performance, creative arts and events in stunning listed building.
The venue is managed by a registered charity and opened in 2022, following a major renovation works. The Horton Gardens opened in summer 2025.
Commercial Development Lead is an exciting, brand-new role with great potential for an ambitious self-starter who can make the most of our venue's stunning spaces and heritage USP.
We are looking to recruit a highly-motivated professional to develop and deliver new commercial income streams to support The Horton’s growth and long-term sustainability.
You will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, with an initial focus on daytime commercial venue hire for meetings, conferences and corporate events, and securing sponsorship/ commercial partnerships to support our programming.
We are looking for a strategic thinker who excels in stakeholder management and communication, loves networking and is passionate about spreading the word about The Horton throughout Surrey and the SouthEast.
Your main base will be at The Horton but you will be spending some time out and about doing in-person outreach with businesses, partners and at trade events – so a driving license and your own vehicle are desirable.
Please download the full job description for more information and details of how to apply.
Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting expectant mothers to leave abusive relationships and protect their unborn babies. Following successful fundraising and network-building in Portsmouth, they have appointed Charisma to support the recruitment of a Charity Manager, to lead and launch their Portsmouth project.
As their first paid employee, the Charity Manager, reporting to the Board of Trustees, will lead the day to day operational, strategic and business functions of the charity. You will be agreeing budgets and managing finances (with support and input from our Board and accountants), recruiting and mentoring volunteer teams, ambassadors, and future paid team members, driving fundraising via corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and other income streams. With a responsibility for ensuring the charity’s sustainability, growth, and impact you will be the face and voice, representing the charity at meetings, events and in the media.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in charity operations, including finance, HR, marketing, and fundraising, with a strong understanding of policy compliance and development.
- Responsible for increasing funding, driving growth and impact.
- Trauma informed and skilled in safeguarding and survivor support, with experience working sensitively with victims/survivors of abuse and protecting vulnerable adults and children.
- Excellent communicator and networker, able to build strong partnerships and represent the charity with professionalism and empathy.
- Organised, analytical, and self-motivated, with proven leadership ability, high computer literacy (Microsoft 365), and a results-focused, KPI-driven approach.
- Values-led and committed to growth, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, and alignment with the charity’s ethos and commitment to continuous development.
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance. This is a home-based role, and it is essential that you can work in a private working space with secure WIFI.
An Enhanced DBS check is also required (exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV including full work history, and supporting statement.
Please note: If you are passionate about Free to Fly’s mission and believe you have the right skills to carry out this role although you do not meet all the essential criteria, but you feel that you satisfy the majority of these, please do apply. Please include a recognition of the areas where you are aware that you do not meet the criteria in your 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.
Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.
Closing date: 17th January 2026
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with work across various football facilities across London.
The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
Events are a central part of student life at UCL – enabling students to find and form communities, experience new things, and make the most of life in London. Each year, the Students’ Union and its clubs and societies, deliver more than 6,000 events ranging from workshops to debates, exercise classes to socials. The Events Coordinator will support the delivery of a high quality programme of events, support teams across the Students’ Union to develop and deliver events, and work collaboratively to develop a culture of excellent event management.
Do you have experience in developing project plans that bring ideas to life? Do you excel at coordinating a wide range of stakeholders to deliver standout events and projects? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have experience supporting large scale events, strong project management skills and enjoy working across a diverse range of events that directly impact the student experience.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Aurora offers services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough . Our Worksop Centre is home to the Heritage Hub, Valerie’s Tearoom, gym, support services and we are launching a newly transformed charity shop.
An inviting, modern space designed to raise vital funds and bring people together. Thoughtfully designed and sustainability-focused, it will offer good quality preloved fashion in a welcoming community setting. The shop offers a unique setting for someone looking for a role that goes well beyond standard retail.
As Retail Manager, you’ll help shape the shop from day one: setting it up, building a supportive volunteer team, and creating a welcoming space that reflects Aurora’s mission. We’re looking for someone with charity retail experience, an eye for trends and a passion for people.
If you want to use your retail skills to make a real difference, and help create a space the community can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.
About Aurora
Offering services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough Aurora Wellbeing offers a unique service bringing together health and heritage to provide support for local people affected by cancer, and long-term health conditions. We encourage people to be active participants in their wellbeing, working together to improve physical and emotional health.
Charity Core Purposes: ‘The promotion of good health and wellbeing by assisting in the relief of symptoms and the improvement of the quality of life by providing supportive services to those who have been diagnosed with or affected by cancer and long-term conditions and providing support, information and education on the benefits of receiving complementary and holistic therapies as well as to build awareness of the links between heritage and good health and wellbeing, education and research of wellbeing to the general public as a whole.
Main Purpose
To lead and manage Aurora’s vision for retail whilst creating a warm, professional, and inclusive environment for customers and volunteers. The shop plays a vital role in generating income to support Aurora’s charitable work for people living with cancer.
Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the Retail Manager will be part of a diverse team encompassing health and wellbeing, hospitality, heritage and support services. This is not a typical charity retail role as the shop is uniquely situated within a wellbeing and heritage centre that also includes a Tearoom, Gym and Community support facilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a truly community-focused retail space, where creativity and innovation can be used to make the most of this historic and distinctive setting.
The Retail Manager will play a key role in the retail transformation, setting up the new shop, recruiting the team, training and establishing best practice and standards; bringing the retail vision to life.
To enhance the health, heritage and well-being of the local community, with a special focus on supporting cancer patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Society of Analytical Psychology is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Manager to oversee the efficient functioning of its premises, offices systems and procedures.
About the Role
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing the efficient functioning of office systems and procedures, premises management, supplies procurement and catering, as well as supporting the CEO in ensuring that the Society complies with relevant legislation and best practice
The Society of Analytical Psychology – the SAP – is a psychoanalytical organisation of Jungian analysts and psychotherapists which provides education and training courses in this field, as well as organising professional conferences, workshops, seminars and public events to develop and share professional knowledge.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organising complex processes, enjoys a variety of practical, organisational, and people-focused tasks and enjoys collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Coordinator - Build a Nationwide Technology Support Network
Salary: £30,000 per annum FTE (£18,000 actual)
Hours: Part-time, 0.6 FTE (21.75 hours per week - genuinely flexible)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fully remote, with travel across the UK
Reports to: Project Manager
Ready to build something meaningful?
Do you have experience recruiting, supporting and motivating volunteers?
Are you excited by the idea of building a national volunteer network that delivers real, life-changing impact?
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a charity to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator for a newly created role at a pivotal moment in their evolution.
A chance to shape something from the very beginning
The charity is undergoing an exciting transformation. Long known for providing audio equipment, they're evolving into the UK's leading technology empowerment service for people with sight loss.
This role sits at the heart of that change. As Volunteer Coordinator, you'll build and nurture a nationwide volunteer network that will transform how people with sight loss access technology support. You'll be the heartbeat of the volunteer programme - recruiting, onboarding, supporting and championing volunteers across the UK.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll ensure volunteers feel valued, confident and supported to deliver excellent, accessible technology support.
The impact you'll make
- Recruit and onboard volunteers, ensuring strong geographic coverage and diversity
- Manage DBS checks, safeguarding processes and volunteer records
- Support volunteers day-to-day, acting as their primary point of contact
- Monitor wellbeing, workload and retention to prevent burnout
- Match volunteers to service users based on skills, location and availability
- Build peer-support networks, mentoring relationships and learning opportunities
- Create recognition programmes and development pathways
- Foster a strong, connected volunteer community across digital and in-person spaces
This is a role for someone who cares deeply about people, thrives on purpose, and understands what makes volunteers feel supported and valued.
A culture built on trust, flexibility and wellbeing
The charity understands that life doesn't stop at the door of work. The charity is deeply committed to staff wellbeing and recognises that family responsibilities, health, caring roles or life events sometimes need to take priority.
You'll be supported in a truly flexible, family-friendly working environment, built on:
- Trust, not micromanagement
- Respect for individual circumstances
- Autonomy over when and how you work
- A leadership team that genuinely listens
This is a remote-first organisation where people are trusted to do their best work in a way that works for them - and where kindness and accountability go hand in hand.
What else is on offer
- Fully remote, genuinely flexible working
- Part-time hours (21.75 per week) arranged around your life
- 15 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata, based on full-time entitlement)
- Additional time off over the Christmas period
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Quarterly in-person team days and occasional events
- A supportive, mission-driven team that values collaboration and care
Inclusion at the heart of everything
The charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from people with sight loss. Lived experience is highly valued, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and in the role itself to ensure everyone can thrive.
Application deadline: Friday 23rd January 2026
(Please do not write a cover letter until we have shared the JD and held an informal briefing call)
Interviews: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers. The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs in order ensure the long-term health of the Philanthropy pipeline. They will do this by personally managing a portfolio of key individual relationships as well as line-managing the Philanthropy Officer to deliver against their targets. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
Interview Date(s): Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the role will be closed once filled.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is an exciting new role for an ambitious and commercially minded Venue manager to lead all aspects of our new venue and café with event delivery and organisation. This is a hands-on role focused on operational excellence, outstanding customer experience and sustainable income growth. As a brand-new venture, this role will be pivotal in the development of our Venue for Good both commercially and operationally. There will be scope for this role to develop further as the venue becomes established.
You will oversee daily operations, manage and develop a team of volunteers, and ensure the venue and café operate to the highest standards of service, safety, and compliance. You will plan and deliver a broad programme of events and private hires, playing a key role in establishing Venue For Good as an exciting new forum for events, from yoga classes to author signings, including the café, a yurt, the hospice meeting rooms and gardens. You will oversee and continuously improve the end-to-end booking journey and on-the-day service for internal and external venue-hire clients, working closely with the wider hospice teams to deliver a consistently high standard of service.
The role also involves budget management, performance reporting, pricing and stock control, client relationship management, and working closely with our fundraising and communications teams to maximise bookings and promote the venue.
Key responsibilities include: café operation and development, leading venue operations and staffing; planning and delivering a wide range of events; managing budgets, stock, and financial performance; developing new income streams; ensuring outstanding customer service; and maintaining full compliance with health, safety, licensing, and operational standards.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach
· High level of education, degree level or equivalent
· 3 years’ customer facing work experience operating at a senior level
· Venue management including the successful delivery of conferences and events
· A track record of successful leadership and management (experience of leading staff and volunteer teams desirable), team-player leading by example
· Financial management, strong commercial awareness, including budgetary management
· Proven focus, delivery and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion within the sector
· An unstinting focus on and demonstrable experience of delivering across all aspects of the role
· Excellent understanding of marketing and drivers for customer engagement to increase sales,
· Proven success in working with targets (experience of successfully driving growth is desirable)
· Proven experience of contributing proactively to creative thinking
· Proven experience of maintaining regulatory compliance in a venue setting
· Kindness, compassion and empathy
· High level of personal integrity and honesty
· Self- motivated and able to prioritise consistent with organisational objectives and targets
· Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Hospice
· Maintain an awareness of national developments, trends, latest techniques and best practice in relation to the charity retail sector
· Member of the Hospice H&S Committee
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.



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Dancers’ Career Development (DCD), the national charity that enables and empowers dancers to thrive professionally and personally leading up to and beyond their performance careers, seek a General Manager.
We are seeking an exceptional administrator who has experience in, or is interested in further developing, a broad knowledge of company management.
The main purpose of the General Manager role is to support the Executive Director, with the day-to-day operational management and administration of DCD.
The role will ideally suit a personable individual who enjoys varied responsibilities, working collaboratively within a highly productive, agile and supportive team.
If you are excited by this opportunity, resonate with DCD’s values and are passionate about making a positive difference to dancers’ lives, please get in touch; we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Part-time permanent role (24 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro-rata
Start date: As early as possible
Location: This is a remote working role, with monthly in-person meetings which take place in London or Birmingham, with occasional additional in-person events and meetings as required by the charity.
Benefits: 23 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days with length of service), 5% Employers contribution to pension scheme, Health & Wellbeing package, Professional Development opportunities.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 9am, Thursday 22 January 2026
Further Info: Please download the Recruitment Pack from our website for full job spec and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Temporary Executive Assistant – Senior Leadership Support
£20.87 per hour + holiday pay
Temporary ly 1 month, with potential to extend up to 3 months
Hybrid working – part home / part London office
We’re supporting a high-profile national organisation to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to provide senior-level support to a Chief Finance & Operations Officer on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, proactive EA who thrives in fast-paced, values-led environments and can hit the ground running.
The role
Reporting directly to a senior executive, you’ll provide comprehensive EA support, including:
Complex diary and inbox management
Coordinating high-level meetings, committees and events
Preparing papers, agendas and briefings
Managing confidential information with discretion
Supporting cross-organisation projects and initiatives
Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
About you
You’ll bring:
Proven experience supporting senior leaders at Director or Executive level
Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
Confidence working with multiple stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A calm, solutions-focused approach in a busy environment
Availability to start at short notice
Experience within the charity, public or purpose-driven sector would be an advantage, but is not essential.
What’s on offer
£20.87 per hour plus holiday pay
Hybrid working (London-based office requirement)
An opportunity to support meaningful, organisation-wide work
A well-structured role within a collaborative, professional team
If you’re an experienced EA available immediately (or at short notice) and looking for a short-term assignment with potential extension, we’d love to hear from you.