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Operations Director
Location: Kington, Herefordshire (On-site)
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Chairman of the Board
Governance: Position on the Board of Directors (Monthly Meetings)
Start date: Immediate start preferred
Application Deadline: 24th April 2026, 5pm
The Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Organisational Structure
You will act as the "hub" of Dunfield House, providing leadership, mentorship, and accountability to a dedicated senior management team.
Direct Reports
- Sales & Marketing Manager: Driving occupancy and commercial revenue.
- Admin Assistant: Oversight of HR, budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Site Caretaker: Ensuring the 15-acre site, indoor pool, and historic buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
- Head of Kitchen: Managing food safety, gross profit (GP), and quality of service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Prepare and present monthly operational reports to the Chairman and the Board.
- Present Key financial reports in collaboration with the admin assistant.
- Lead the annual business planning process.
- In collaboration with the sales and marketing manager, implement the marketing strategy.
- Act as a guardian of Dunfield’s culture, ensuring the venue remains a "home from home" for all guests.
2. Financial & Commercial Management
- Work with the admin assistant to optimise margins, particularly focusing on energy efficiency and food costs.
- Work with the sales & marketing manager to implement dynamic pricing and improve mid-week occupancy.
- Understands the importance of financial management and has the ability to compile financial reports for Board meetings.
3. Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Oversee the site caretaker to ensure rigorous health and safety standards, particularly regarding the indoor pool and fire safety in a high-capacity residential setting.
- Oversee the head of kitchen to ensure 5-star hygiene ratings and efficient volume catering for up to 90 guests.
- Streamline internal processes (booking systems, staff rotas, guest check-ins) to improve efficiency.
- Share duty manager responsibilities.
4. People & Culture
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative environment between the distinct departments.
- Manage recruitment, appraisals, and professional development for the senior team.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Financial & Efficiency KPIs
- Primary KPI: Achievement of 103 FHE days.
- Secondary KPI: 15% conversion rate of OTA guests to direct bookers.
- Tertiary KPI: Average TRevPAG of £2.00+ per guest.
2. Operational & Capacity KPIs
- Full House Equivalent (FHE) Readiness: While Sales books the days, Operations must ensure the site is "Turnaround Ready." A KPI for "Zero Down-Time" between back-to-back groups.
- The "Pool Availability" Score: A KPI of 98%+ uptime (excluding scheduled maintenance).
- Catering Margin: 70% Gross Profit (GP) on meals by managing waste and seasonal purchasing.
3. Compliance & Duty Management KPIs
- Health & Safety Audit Score: 100% compliance on monthly internal safety checks (Fire, Water/Legionella, Pool, Safeguarding).
- Guest "Home from Home" Satisfaction: A score (derived from post-stay surveys) specifically measuring Cleanliness and Facility Functionality.
- Staff Retention & Training: A target for Staff Turnover <15%.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience
- Senior Management: At least 5 years in a senior operational role within hospitality, residential centres, or large-scale venue management.
- Board-Level Presence: Comfortable reporting to a Board and communicating complex operational data to stakeholders.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven track record of improving profit margins without compromising service quality.
- Team Leadership: Experience managing diverse teams (from maintenance and catering to sales and finance).
Skills
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to look beyond the day-to-day and plan for the next 3–5 years.
- Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret P&Ls, balance sheets, and budget variances.
- Adaptability: Equally comfortable in a boardroom meeting as they are walking the estate with a contractor.
Benefits
- Board Position: A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a significant regional venue.
- Autonomy: High degree of freedom to implement operational changes and drive the commercial strategy.
- Environment: Work in a beautiful 15-acre setting in the Herefordshire countryside.
Why Join Us?
You will be taking the helm of a financially viable venue at a pivotal moment of transition. You have the opportunity to secure the future of a unique estate that serves as a vital resource for schools, churches, and families alike.
Job Description: Internal Document – Role Profile
- Job Title: Operations Director
- Department: board level
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary Grade: TBC
- Start date: ASAP
Role Purpose
The Operations Director (OD) will hold total accountability for the day-to-day running of Dunfield House. As a Board member, you will translate the Board’s long-term vision into operational reality. Your mission is to maximise the potential of our 15-acre estate, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all potential revenue streams, while maintaining the financial health and charitable ethos of the venue.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Stewardship & Yield Management
- Monitor the venue’s "Daily Burn" of £978.08, ensuring all operational activities contribute toward our annual break-even target of 103 "Full House Equivalent" (FHE) days.
- Implement and manage "Minimum Facility Fees" and "Minimum Catering Fees" to protect the venue against the risks of under-capacity.
- Drive a 2026 strategy to move from per-person metrics to FHE tracking to secure long-term sustainability.
2. Operational Excellence & Asset Management
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the historic manor, 15 acres of grounds and the indoor swimming pool—our "gold dust" asset.
- Manage a quadrupling of energy costs through aggressive utility efficiency and smart scheduling of "Whole Site" vs. "Stables" bookings.
- Ensure the venue remains a "Safe Sanctuary" for schools and youth groups, maintaining all regulatory standards for residential stays.
3. Commercial Growth & Guest Experience
- Execute the "Midweek Profit Zone" strategy, targeting corporate retreats and "Work from Hotel" bookings to fill the Monday–Friday slump.
- Collaborate on the "TRevPAG" initiative (Total Revenue Per Available Guest) to increase spend on extras like the tuck shop and pool hire.
- Maintain the "Home from Home" vibe that differentiates us from institutional "mega" centers, ensuring high-quality communal spaces for all guests.
4. Mission & People Leadership
- Lead the staff team with a focus on hospitality and mission-alignment.
- Oversee the "Church Subsidy" model, ensuring that faith-based groups receive their mandated support while commercial groups provide the necessary profit margins.
Candidate Profile
- Commercial Acumen: You understand that a 70% occupancy in the Stables can still result in a net loss and know how to fix it.
- Operational Grit: You are comfortable managing a high fixed-cost heritage site with complex heating and maintenance needs.
- Values-Driven: You respect our faith-rooted origins and can balance charitable "at-cost" bookings with high-margin commercial events.
- Strategic Thinker: You can translate a "Mixed Booking Model" into a daily action plan for your team.
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Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you believe you’re the right fit for this role. We’re keen to understand what draws you to Dunfield House, how your experience aligns with our mission, and the strengths you would bring to leading a busy, multi-faceted residential venue.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Spear Stockton
Spear Stockton is a partnership between Spear and Stockton Parish Church!
Stockton Parish Church
Stockton Parish Church (SPC) is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Durham located in the centre of Stockton on Tees. Using Church Urban Fund information, the parish is the 30th most deprived parish in the country. Their mission at SPC is: ‘for everyone to know who they are, whose they are, and the difference they are called to make in the world around them’.
As part of this vision, SPC is committed to the long-term transformation of Stockton, seeking the peace and prosperity of the town for generations to come. This is expressed through a number of initiatives and partnerships, including the development of the Spear Centre. Spear Stockton forms part of this wider strategy, supporting young people into work and education as a key contribution to the flourishing of the local community.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £27,088 - £31,691 FTE
- Part-time, 4 days a week - Monday to Thursday
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays
- A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
- The Spear Programme offers a rewarding opportunity to work with young people, but it requires a dedicated commitment. Due to the term-based nature of the programme (i.e. two consecutive 4-week programmes in autumn, spring and summer), we expect annual leave to be taken between, rather than during terms
Recruitment Process
Application Deadline: 28th April 2026
Informal Call
Short Administration Task
Assessment and Interview Day: 5th May 2026
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process please let us know.
Person Specification
- Passionate and committed to the vision, values, and purpose of SPC and Spear.
- Self aware and teachable with the ability to accept feedback and change working
practices as a result. - Experience in leading, motivating and developing others, including line management or informal leadership experience.
- Experience of managing a varied workload independently, using initiative to solve problems and prioritise effectively.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and deliver outcomes against targets.
- Strong communication including written and verbal communication.
- Friendly, with the ability to build positive relationships and relate well to young people from a range of backgrounds.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman.
Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire.
About CPRE Hertfordshire
CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III.
Job description
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management.
This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027.
The Chief Executive is responsible for:
1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire’s strategy.
2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements.
3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team – both paid staff and volunteers – and further growing our volunteer cadre.
4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing.
5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees.
6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members.
7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy.
9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate “one CPRE” policy positions, and participate in national campaigns.
10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure.
11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate.
12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR.
Essential
1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role.
2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills.
3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy.
4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports.
5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher.
6. Good financial management and budgeting skills.
7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county).
8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment.
Desirable
1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies.
2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising.
3. Good understanding of marketing and communications.
4. Strong project management skills.
5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity.
How to Apply:
Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs.
Recruitment Timetable and Process
Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Operations Support Officer to provide crucial support in a varied role. The post holder will be responsible for Medair UK’s financial and office administration, including maintenance of the organisation’s CRM database and some fundraising support. You will ensure the accurate processing and timely delivery of donor and financial information and acting as first point of contact for the organisation, you will be responding to supporter enquiries. You will also provide general office, and IT support to the Head of Operations.
About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the most remote and difficult places on earth, empowering people to build a better future. This year our teams in Sudan have remained operational, working under the most difficult conditions, and launched a new response in Chad to support those fleeing across the borders. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we received global coverage as one of the first responders saving the lives of communities affected by Mpox – and no lives were lost amongst those we treated. We also scaled up in Lebanon supporting at displaced communities affected by the conflict. In 2024 through our experienced national and international teams we helped 3,743,021 people across 13 countries.
About you
You will have experience of working in an office administration role, including financial processing and have proven experience with databases. You will be comfortable working with and prioritising high volumes of work. In addition to your experience of completing routine, complex tasks accurately and systematically, you will be able to maintain quality and attention to detail. Confident, polite and professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team, you will have strong planning and organisational skills, with experience of maintaining office and administrative systems
Key Activities
Donation Processing
- Responsible for the timely recording and processing of all incoming donations (including via our website, bank account, third party platforms and cheques) into the Medair UK CRM (Salesforce).
- Ensure all donors receive gift acknowledgements / thank you letters corresponding to each gift received.
- Maintain up-to-date records of donors, staff and other contacts in the Medair UK database.
- Process and record completed Gift Aid declarations and support in the regular reclaim of Gift Aid.
Financial Administration
- Inputting of all financial data (income and expenditure) into Quick Books.
- Preparing and following up suppliers invoices for payment.
- Processing expenses claims.
- Managing the banking of income and supporter cheques.
- Support the Head of Operations to implement the month and year end reconciliation process for both Salesforce and Quick Books.
Facilities & Office Management
- Act as first point of contact for the office and public enquiries, responding to incoming telephone calls and emails.
- Answer basic enquiries about Medair's work and distributing information to supporters and others as required.
- Manage and order office supplies, stationery and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment, administrating risk assessments, H&S and fire safety procedures.
Information Technology
- Ensuring the maintenance of the IT system and handling minor in-house IT technical issues for staff and volunteers.
- Liaising with the Global Support Office IT Helpdesk team to ensure the timely set up of IT for new staff and volunteers – i.e. setting up email addresses, and relevant permissions.
- Ensuring that IT permissions are current, and that these are amended as and when staff and volunteers leave.
- Assisting with continuous improvements in Medair UK’s use of IT.
Engagement Support
- Supporting fundraising activities with data segmentation and the production of standard and custom reports in Salesforce
- Supporting the production and automation of email newsletter and appeals via Campaign Monitor
- Setting up new Salesforce campaigns with tailored reports and dashboards to track donations.
- Producing digital surveys and web-forms as required.
- Providing support to Medair’s virtual events, including the technical administration of Zoom and pre and post event attendee administration.
HR Administration
- Organising and co-ordinating staff and volunteer inductions ensuring that the induction checklist is completed.
- Supporting the Head of Operations with team training and organisational learning and development opportunities.
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
- Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
- Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
- Experience of office administration / financial administration
- Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use
- Experience of fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
- Experience of finance packages
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Capable planner with attention to detail for data quality, accuracy and consistency
- Clear spoken and written communicator
- Strong team player
- Ability to handle a wide and varied workload and work on own initiative
- Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
- Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
- Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
- Experience and proficiency in the use of Salesforce and Quickbooks
- Knowledge or experience in the HR, IT or Office Management disciplines
- Experience in charity sector
- Experience in relief / development work
- Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 to 4 days/wk to be mutually agreed), permanent
Salary: £28,900 (pro rated to agreed part-time hours)
Closing date: Tuesday 21st April, 5pm. Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday 29th or Thursday 30th April.
Workplace: Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of at least 2 days in the office.
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spinal Research
Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.
Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Office Manager who will report to the Head of Strategy & Operations, and be responsible for health & safety, and HR for the organisation. This exciting role will also ensure the smooth running of the office space, support staff wellbeing and team culture, and assist the CEO and Trustees as Secretary to the Borad.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Serve as the main contact for the office’s building management, and keep staff updated about the premises as needed.
- Maintain and organise the office space and storage unit.
- Provide general administrative support as needed.
Health & Safety
- Act as the Health & Safety Officer for the organisation.
- Collaborate with external consultants to ensure compliance with current legislation, and annual Health & Safety assessments.
- Keep team members informed about office safety, First Aiders, and Fire Wardens; maintain up-to-date records on SharePoint and in the office.
- Attend relevant training to stay current with new legislation.
Human Resources
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff HR matters; including annual leave, sickness, contract changes, and updates to the staff handbook.
- Work with the charity’s external consultant and legal advisors to resolve HR issues.
- Support recruitment by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
- Maintain accurate employee records.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring payroll and benefits information is correctly shared.
- Review and recommend employee benefits based on changing team needs.
- Manage the in-house learning portal and ensure all staff training is current and relevant.
Company Secretarial Duties
- Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
- Manage correspondence with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Ensure timely submission of required documents and accurate record-keeping on SharePoint.
- Coordinate and schedule Trustee meetings, ensuring all documentation is completed ahead of deadlines.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint, and other relevant software.
- Solid understanding of HR processes and Health & Safety regulations.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to solve problems and make decisions independently.
- Willingness to work occasional additional hours as required.
Benefits
- 4 day working week
- Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Flexible working hours, with core hours between 10am–4pm.
- Hybrid remote working (minimum one day per week in the office, on Borough High Street).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% pension plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Onsite gym.
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Spinal Research, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering palliative and end of life care and support across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
As an Associate Director, Caring Services, you will play a pivotal leadership role in making that belief a reality—shaping, delivering and growing high-quality caring services across London and the Home Counties.
This is a senior, influential role for an experienced leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and operational delivery, and who is motivated by impact, partnership and purpose.
Job DescriptionReporting to the Managing Director, you will be accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of Marie Curie’s caring services within your place, ensuring services are high quality, financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of patients and communities.
You will lead performance, planning and partnership development, translating national strategy into local delivery while identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and improved outcomes.
Salary: £77,000 - £85,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Base: Hybrid – Home + a minimum of 1 day per week in our London Head Office
Application Process
- Close date for applications: 22nd April 2026
- Interview Dates:
- Stage 1 – 6th May 2026
- Stage 2 – 12th May 2026
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Please click here to view the full job description
What you’ll be responsible for
As a senior leader within Marie Curie, you will:
- Lead the planning, performance and delivery of services, holding accountability for quality, patient outcomes, financial control, income and contract compliance.
- Drive financial and operational sustainability and commercial performance, delivering balanced budgets and growing place based revenue in line with agreed targets.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with commissioners and system partners, developing and negotiating proposals that expand service reach and impact.
- Lead service improvement and innovation, testing new models of care, responding to unmet need and sharing learning across the organisation.
- Provide visible, values led people leadership, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across large, geographically dispersed teams.
We’re looking for a leader with the credibility, judgement and drive to operate at a senior level in a complex healthcare environment.
You will bring:
- Extensive senior leadership experience in healthcare, ideally across multisite or place based services.
- A strong track record of operational delivery alongside strategic transformation, including service redesign and improvement at scale.
- Confidence in financial leadership, including budget management, income generation and commercial decision making.
- Proven ability to influence and partner with commissioners and system stakeholders across complex landscapes.
- Highly developed people leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop senior leaders and large workforces.
- A strong understanding of quality, regulation and patient experience, using insight and evidence to drive improvement.
- A professional healthcare qualification is desirable, or equivalent experience in a health related field, alongside leadership or management qualifications (Master’s level desirable).
This is an opportunity to shape services that truly matter, working at scale, with autonomy and influence, in an organisation driven by compassion, collaboration and excellence.
You’ll join a senior leadership community committed to innovation, partnership and delivering meaningful impact for people at the end of life.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
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Are you a facilities professional who wants their work to genuinely matter? This is your chance to be the backbone of one of London's most impactful youth organisations — where the building you manage is the foundation for changing young lives.
Fight for Peace is looking for an exceptional Facilities Manager to take full ownership of our Academy in Royal Docks, East London — a vibrant, purpose-built space where young people aged 7–25 come to box, train, learn, and grow.
This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk raising purchase orders. As our Facilities Manager, you'll be the person who makes the Academy hum, from keeping us legally compliant and structurally sound to leading capital projects, managing a network of contractors, and making sure every corner of the building reflects the ambition and energy of the community it serves.
You'll have real ownership. You'll have a say in the facilities budget, shape the annual maintenance plan, and play an active role in our team. When something needs doing, you'll have the authority and the trust to get it done.
What you'll be leading:
The Academy is a busy, multi-use space — and no two days are the same. You'll oversee everything from day-to-day maintenance and statutory compliance to major refurbishment projects (including an ongoing changing rooms development). You'll manage our cleaning team, oversee IT infrastructure, run our room hire offer, and work with the income generation team to grow commercial use of the space. Health and safety sits at the heart of this role — you'll be our lead on fire safety, EICR, legionella, asbestos, and everything in between, maintaining a compliance register that is always audit-ready.
Safeguarding is central to how we operate. You'll ensure the physical environment supports a safe and welcoming space for young people, and that every contractor who steps through our doors is properly vetted.
What we're looking for:
You'll bring solid, hands-on experience in facilities, estates, or building management — ideally in a community, education, or sports setting. You'll know your way around a PPM schedule, a compliance register, and a contractor negotiation. You'll be organised, dependable, and the kind of person who spots a problem before it becomes one.
Just as importantly, you'll believe in what we do. Fight for Peace was founded on the idea that every young person regardless of their background deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. The Facilities Manager plays a direct role in making that possible every single day.
The details:
- Salary: £37,000 – £40,000
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday
- Location: Fight for Peace Academy, Woodman Street, London E16 2LS
A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is desirable but not essential, we're more interested in what you've done than what's on paper. An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.
Fight for Peace is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
inspiring young people to reach their full potential and promoting peace in our communities
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Stewardship and Events Officer
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Stewardship and Events Officer
Location England South
£29,835 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref: 160REC
Part Time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: Bristol – hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days a month working from the Bristol office.
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
As the Stewardship and Events Officer, you will develop a new programme of events to engage and inspire our supporters. You will deliver proactive, personalised stewardship for those with the greatest capacity to give and support the creation of a Development Board to help secure higher‑value income for the charity. Your work will strengthen relationships and drive long‑term philanthropic growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the creation and project management of a new programme of stewardship events
- Supporting the establishment and ongoing management of the new Fundraising Development Board.
- Providing administrative support to the Supporter Care Team and the Philanthropy Team.
- Monitoring compliance with fundraising regulations and data legislation in procedures.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating special moments to delight and surprise people.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
- Background of working in a fundraising, supporter care, events, customer service or stewardship role within a charity or similar organisation.
- Skilled in leading a project, including identifying and engaging relevant stakeholders
- Proficiency in using project management software, identifying key performance indicators, delivery of the project, and reflective insight following.
- Experience in managing end‑to‑end event logistics for both virtual and in‑person events, including bookings, catering, venue coordination, tech setup, attendee registrations, RSVPs, on‑site support, and post‑event follow‑up.
LIVING OUR VALUES
At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are:
Always Learning – curious, open minded and committed to continuous improvement.
Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.
Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.
Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.
Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
- Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
- Free, confidential support service available 24/7
- Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
- Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays.
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Application deadline: 23:59, 19 April 2026
- Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 6th or 7th May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.
- We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
- Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle



We are looking for an adaptable administrator to join our friendly Membership Team!
Membership Assistant (fixed term)
Job reference: Membership Assistant fixed term
Salary: £24,000 - £25,213 per annum FTE (£19,200 - £20,170 actual for 28 hours per week)
Contract type: Maternity cover - fixed term until 31 March 2027 with potential to extend
Working hours: 28 hours per week, Monday - Thursday. Monday and Wednesdays in the office
Location: Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford OX2 with hybrid working
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
As a Membership Assistant, you’ll support our members by carrying out a range of administrative tasks, ensuring processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently – while delivering a consistently high standard of customer service.
What you’ll be doing
- Processing new member and supporter details, importing new online memberships and donations
- Welcome letters, cancellation letters, appeal donation acknowledgements, condolence letters, using letter templates and mail merge
- Making up and distributing welcome packs to new members, and Wildlife Watch children’s welcome packs
- Acting as the first point of contact for e-mail, telephone and letter enquiries or complaints
What we’re looking for
- Proficient IT user (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel) and good computer data entry skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to engage clearly and effectively with others via telephone, written correspondence, and email, adapting approach to different preferences
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
Closing date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.
No agencies please.
Planning and Policy Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time, 21 hours a week
Salary: £27,108 - £29,860 FTE per annum
Location: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY
About Us
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country. Established in 1926, we now manage over 60 nature reserves and other protected sites in Norfolk including ten kilometres of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.
About You and The Role
The Planning and Policy Officer will play a crucial role, leading on planning and development responses on behalf of the Trust.
The successful candidate will bring experience of preparing or responding to development plans and planning applications, and a good knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental protection legislation. They will use their skills and experience to make sure nature’s voice is heard in the planning system.
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20th April 2026.
Interviews are likely to take place the w/c 27th April
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.
No agencies please.
Herts Mind Network, (HMN) is a rapidly growing charity providing an essential and diverse range of mental health support across Hertfordshire. We have 8 Wellbeing Centres across the County (including The Sadie Centre) and services include Crisis intervention, Complex needs and Community outreach, Peer and group support, Wellbeing and Counselling, Training and Education: for adults, young people and children in Hertfordshire.
Classes and Events Coordinator
Reference number: 347
Reports to: Head of The Sadie Centre
Working Hours: 30 hours/week
Contract: Permanent
Rate of Pay: £31,005 per annum FTE (£24,804 per annum actual for 30 hours per week)
Working base: The Sadie Centre, Letchworth
About The Sadie Centre
The Sadie Centre at Herts Mind Network delivers a diverse and well-established programme of wellbeing classes for the local community. Based in Letchworth Garden City, the Centre offers a wide range of accessible sessions for differing abilities; including Yoga, Pilates and other mindful movement classes, delivered throughout the day and evening across the year. These classes support students from across North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas to build physical strength, reduce stress and enhance their overall mental & physical wellbeing.
With three spacious classrooms and a team of highly experienced self-employed teachers, the Centre has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, person-centred wellbeing activities. The role of Classes and Events Co-ordinator represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued success of this established holistic health and wellbeing Centre, working alongside a committed and skilled core staff team.
For over 40 years, the Centre has been a pioneer in promoting complementary approaches for health, both locally and nationally. In addition to its extensive classes programme, the Centre offers complementary therapies, counselling, coaching, horticultural therapy and an on-site wholefood café; along with room hire, and events such as weddings throughout the summer period. As a multi-award-winning centre of excellence, its classes provision has long been central to its identity and impact.
About the role
The Classes and Events Co-ordinator will be responsible for the effective operational management, development and promotion of the Centre’s classes, courses and related events.
This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity not only to ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of an already thriving programme, but also to help shape its future development. The postholder will play a key role in supporting service growth, broadening participation, diversifying the range of classes on offer and strengthening the Centre’s reach within the community.
The position requires a unique combination of organisational excellence, creativity and enterprise. The ideal candidate will be efficient and detail-focused, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, alongside the ability to develop engaging written content for promotion and engagement. A genuine interest in complementary and holistic approaches to health, coupled with the confidence to contribute to programme development and growth, will be essential. This is a demanding yet deeply rewarding role for someone motivated by improving community wellbeing, and working within a values-driven environment.
The successful candidate will be as comfortable with customer service and Front-of-House support as they are with administration, programme coordination, Systems Management, line management and team recruitment. They will have an understanding of mental health and wellbeing, and the role of community-based support services in the charity sector, demonstrable understanding of all relevant legislation for data protection and safeguarding and excellent organisational and workload management skills.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
- Birthday leave day.
- Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
- Eligibility for blue light card.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th April.
Interviews to be held on 23rd April at The Sadie Centre, Letchworth.
N.B. Please quote reference number 347 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Vacancy for Head of the MultiFaith Centre
Location: Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby.
Salary: £40 000 (full-time equivalent or prorata according to agreed hours).
Contract: The role is offered on a fulltime basis, but there is a possibility of discussing parttime working patterns.
Reports to: Board of Trustees.
Deadline for Applications: 2 May 2026
About the Multi-Faith Centre
The Multi Faith Centre encourages and facilitates dialogue, co-operation, mutual respect and understanding between people from different faith communities and civil society. In bringing people and communities together, the Multi-Faith Centre aims to improve the wellbeing of people living across Derbyshire. Our vision is a society where the diversity and richness of faith communities actively contribute to the building of safe, healthy and cohesive communities throughout our county.
About the Role
The Head of the MultiFaith Centre provides leadership, and operational management to ensure the centre is an inclusive, welcoming, and impactful space for people of all faiths and none.
This is a leadership role with genuine ownership. You will shape long-term direction, safeguard financial sustainability and represent the charity with authority, working closely with Board and Committees.You will oversee the operational delivery of the centre, ensuring plans translate into measurable progress.
Community partnerships are integral to the Multi-Faith Centre, and you will be required to maintain, strengthen and build partnerships across communities. To further the work of the Multi-Faith Centre, you will develop initiatives that promote spiritual wellbeing, interfaith connection and respectful dialogue.
A key element of the role is securing sustainable funding. As Head of the Multi-Faith Centre you will plan, identify and lead on bid writing, grant applications and income generation activities.
The breadth of the role requires energy, sound judgement and disciplined prioritisation. You will move confidently between strategy and execution, diplomacy and decision-making, commercial focus and sector representation. The role is visible and carries real responsibility and offers meaningful and lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
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Provide direction for the Multi-Faith Centre, ensuring alignment with organisational values and priorities.
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Enable effective governance through strong relationships with the Board, Committees and key stakeholders.
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Develop and implement annual and longterm business plans.
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Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and collaboration across all faith communities.
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Act as the public face of the Multi-Faith Centre, representing it at events, networks, and stakeholder meetings.
Operational Management
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Oversee the delivery of multifaith activities, events, pastoral support, and educational programmes.
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Ensure the Multi-Faith Centre remains a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.
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Lead the recruitment, development, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
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Maintain effective governance, compliance, safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management practices.
Partnership and Community Engagement
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Build strong, trusting relationships with faith leaders, community organisations, university students, staff, and external partners.
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Promote interfaith dialogue, understanding, and collaboration through events, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
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Represent the Multi-Faith Centre in local, regional, and national networks relating to faith, wellbeing, and social impact.
Funding, Bid Writing and Income Generation
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Lead on researching, writing, and submitting high quality funding bids to charitable trusts, foundations, and public bodies.
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Identify new funding opportunities to support strategic initiatives and longterm sustainability.
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Develop income generating activities aligned with the Multi- Faith Centre’s mission.
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Monitor grant compliance, reporting, and impact measurement.
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Build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and accountability.
Financial and Resource Management
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Strengthen financial sustainability and support the continued success of the Multi- Faith Centre.
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Drive revenue growth and secure funding opportunities.
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Manage the Multi-Faith Centre’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
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Lead on procurement, contracts, and financial reporting.
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Ensure excellent stewardship of all grants and donations.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
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A strategic thinker, you will have strong leadership and people management experience, setting clear direction and maintaining organisational alignment.
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Financial literacy, including budget planning and monitoring.
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Demonstrable success in grant writing/bid writing and securing external funding.
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Strong understanding of multifaith engagement, inclusion, and community cohesion.
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Excellent communication, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement skills, inspiring trust and partnership working.
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Report writing and presentation skills to different audience groups, spanning community groups and board level.
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With proven experience of leading programmes or services you will take a collaborative approach within community, faith-based, educational, or wellbeing setting.
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Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse faith traditions and worldviews.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience working in charitable and/or higher education sectors.
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Knowledge of safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral support frameworks.
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Experience delivering community-led programmes or social impact initiatives.
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Understanding of local and national funding landscapes for community and inclusion work.
Additional Information
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Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or community activities.
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Enhanced DBS or equivalent safeguarding checks may be required.
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We welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
How to Apply
To apply for the position of Head of the MultiFaith Centre, please submit the following:
Your CV
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Highlight leadership experience, community engagement, funding work, and operational management.
A Supporting Statement (no more than 2–3 pages)
Please explain:
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Why you are interested in the role.
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How you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
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Examples of relevant achievements in leadership, partnership building, programme delivery, and income generation.
Contact Details for Two Referees
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Referees will not be contacted without your consent and only if you are shortlisted.
Interviews
We will aim for interviews week commencing 11 May 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£41,450 per annum
Fixed Term Contract until July 2027
Minimum 2 days per week in the UNICEF Scotland office, Edinburgh
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Scotland Political Affairs Officer.
This role supports the design and delivery of influencing strategies, builds relationships with MSPs, and monitors political developments to ensure children’s rights are prioritised in Scottish decision-making. The role is part of the Scotland team within UNICEF UK’s Impact and Influence team to champion children’s rights both in Scotland and around the world.
Key responsibilities include engaging MSPs and political stakeholders, providing briefings, managing correspondence, and collaborating with civil society networks to advance advocacy priorities. Skills and experience required include understanding Scottish politics, experience in advocacy or campaigns, strong communication, a collaborative approach and knowledge of children’s issues in Scotland and the UNCRC.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 17 April 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 5 / Wednesday 6 / Thursday 7 May 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office in Central Edinburgh and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Sanctuary & Racial Justice Officer
Canterbury (and on site in hubs)
£30,940 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for three years
Are you passionate about shaping churches to become more welcoming and accessible to newcomers, strengthening local expressions of sanctuary and helping to embed racial justice principles into ministry and practice?
We’re looking for a Sanctuary & Racial Justice Officer to build inclusive communities by helping parishes across Kent become more welcoming, accessible and culturally aware for refugees, asylum seekers and newcomers.
Reporting to the Strategic Lead for Sanctuary & Racial Justice, you’ll coordinate existing Welcome Hubs in Canterbury and help launch new hubs in Folkestone, Ashford and Dover. Working with churches, volunteers, councils and community partners, you’ll strengthen local sanctuary, deliver racial justice training and develop practical tools that embed justice into everyday ministry.
This is an exciting, hands-on, people-centric role with so much variety — part community development, part volunteer leadership, as well as a mixture of training and partnership working.
We’re looking for someone with experience of supporting vulnerable people and working with volunteers, a good understanding of racial justice in practice and strong organisational and communication skills. You’ll be confident working across communities, able to manage multiple priorities and be motivated by seeing people and parishes flourish.
You’ll need to be a practising Christian, have the right to work in the UK, have a full, clean driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent and comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
The Canterbury Diocesan Board of Finance employs this role on behalf of the Social Justice Network (SJN), a UK-based charity that works to promote social justice, inclusion and support for vulnerable communities. One of SJN’s key initiatives is the Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programme, which works with local authorities, charities and community groups to support and integrate refugee families into their communities.
The Social Justice Network aims to bring people together. Issues such as low income, debt, lack of skills, poor mental health, forced displacement and isolation are closely interlinked, trapping individuals and communities in cycles of poverty. Our vision is for all churches, in every community, to work together to tackle these issues through action, prayer and giving.
Our Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programmes help individuals and families rebuild their lives after forced displacement. Services include Welcome Hubs, Arts and Wellbeing activities, ESOL classes, employment support and casework. We focus on fostering long-term, meaningful connections with local church communities to restore stability, dignity and belonging.
It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder is a practising Christian, committed to the faith. This is essential to support and encourage parishes in living out their faith through social action and to engage authentically with the Diocese’s vision and principles in the Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programme.
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks inclusive of Right to Work in the United Kingdom, References and relevant background checks applicable to the role.
Closing date: 28 April 2026
Interviews 7 May 2026
Family Support & Group Coordinator
Salary: £31,069 FTE equivalent
Hours: 25 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-Start Elmbridge, Walton-on-Thames
Responsible to: Director of Services
Home-Start is one of the UK’s leading family support charities. Our ethos is to help parents build better lives and better futures for their children. At Home-Start Elmbridge we do this by recruiting and training local parent volunteers to offer practical and emotional support to families in their own homes. We also have dedicated Carer Support Co-ordinators who support families with illness, disability or additional needs and we offer other types of support such as crisis support and counselling.
About the role
As Family Support and Group Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring allocated caseload of families receive the most appropriate form of support, monitoring and reviewing from referral to completion
- Implementing good safeguarding practice in all areas of work, promoting children’s welfare at all times
- Contributing to the recruitment and ongoing training, and providing regular support and supervision of home-visiting volunteers
- Planning and running Home-Start Elmbridge group/s as required
- Ensuring effective communication and working in partnership with other professionals
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in a paid or voluntary capacity
- A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and experience working with vulnerable families
- Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families
- Knowledge of other agencies providing services for children and families
- Ability to supervise and manage volunteers and to work as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship building abilities
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
- A clean driver’s licence and access to a car
- Ability to work flexibly, occasional evening or weekend work
What we offer:
Home-Start Elmbridge is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:
- Flexible working (within service need)
- Generous annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families’ lives
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start Elmbridge’s Safer Recruitment Policy.
Home-Start Elmbridge is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact us during the recruitment process.
Schedule and Interview Process
- Closing date: 23rd April 2026
- Shortlisting: Candidates notified by 24th April
- Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the Home-Start Elmbridge offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation)
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires the ability to travel efficiently around Elmbridge.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
