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JOB TITLE:
Games Services Manager
REPORTS TO:
Head of Sport (HoS)
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Games Services Officer
SALARY BAND:
Manager (Band C), £40,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience
TYPE OF CONTRACT:
Permanent
HOURS OF WORK:
Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week, and will include work in evenings and on weekends and public holidays, as required
LOCATION:
A hybrid of home and office working from the ParalympicsGB London Office or Loughborough Office as agreed.
This role involves significant field-based activity and travel, including attendance at domestic and overseas events.
JOB PURPOSE
Demonstrating ParalympicsGB’s core values at all times, the Games Services Manager has responsibility for the design and delivery of key elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy and specific Games-related services and support whose outcomes will contribute positively to the fulfilment of ParalympicsGB’s vision, mission and objectives through:
1. Working closely with the Head of Sport, exemplary management of identified areas of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services strategy and associated programmes, people and partnerships
2. Excellence in delivery of identified core services including qualification and selection processes, accrediting the team, entering the team and managing team data
3. Provision of world class advice and support to all Paralympic sports which contributes positively to a best prepared team at each Paralympic Games
4. Provision of other input and support as a member of ParalympicsGB’s team support in the creation and delivery of an optimal Games-time environments
Games-time Role(s) All Games-time roles will be discussed and agreed for each Paralympic Games and will be dependent upon structure and delivery requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETAIL:
Sport Directorate
To support the on-going management of a cohesive and collaborative Sport Team environment which proactively embraces cross directorate / partnership working, additionally to:
- Project management of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy within the Sport Directorate
- Provide regular updates to the Head of Sport regarding the implementation of the ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy; identifying and communicating potential and actual risks in a timely manner
- Proactively identify and develop key strategic performance partnerships both within the UK and overseas to support delivery of organisational objectives
- Deputise for the Head of Sport in his / her absence at key meetings and activities on an agreed basis
- Support to the Director of Sport and Head of Sport in delivering identified organisational objectives
Games Services Strategy
Responsible for the management and effective delivery of identified elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy including:
- Management of team data and the development of ParalympicsGB Base, including budget management.
- Management of team qualification including performance and qualification tracking and reporting.
- Management of selecting the team including support to all Paralympic sports with selection policies and processes.
- Management of accrediting the team for the ParalympicsGB delegation, including collaboration with Games Operations in updating the Delegation Overview.
- Management of entering the team including sport entries and liaison with National Governing Bodies and the Organising Committee.
- Management of the Qualification and Selection Panel.
Team Development Strategy:
Provide support to the Director of Sport and the Head of Athlete Services for the following aspects of ParalympicsGB’s team development strategy:
- Support the design of the ParalympicsGB team development strategy and lead on elements of programme delivery
- Support the ParalympicsGB team Games recruitment project
- Lead the planning group for Team Development Programmes, including event and budget management
- Lead the Team Member’s Agreement Working Group, including collaborative work with our legal partners.
- Support delivery of the Team Leader Journey including workshops and induction programmes.
Miscellaneous:
- To work collaboratively with Paralympic sports, UK Sport, Home Country Sports Institutes, British Olympic Association and other partners to ensure coherence in positioning, approach and impact of the Games Services Strategy and Games-specific services and support
- To ensure effective processes of monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and the observation of key performance indicators across all responsibility areas
- To support colleagues within ParalympicsGB across all areas of the Championing Change strategy, as reasonably required by the Director of Sport
- To attend all meetings, workshops and seminars, whether internal or external, regional, national or overseas, which are reasonably deemed to be relevant to the fulfilment of the demands and responsibilities of the role
- To fulfil any other agreed duties as required by the Director of Sport and / or Head of Sport
VALUES
The British Paralympic Association is an organisation with unique responsibilities and roles. However, we will only achieve our ambitions by working with and through others, and by appreciation of where we fit within the wider sporting landscape.
This partnership working internally and externally is driven by three values: excellence, respect and integrity. More information will be shared with our new strategy later this year. You will therefore adhere to:
Excellence – Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support., we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better.
Respect – Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion and the value of our differences.
Integrity - We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do.
This job description and person specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Talent and Workforce Planning Lead implements our defined workforce planning principles across the organisations to ensure the Woodland Trust has the right skills to deliver its strategic goals.
The Role:
• This role is key to helping us meet our organisation strategic goals over the next 3-5 years by introducing planning principles to hire the right skills.
• You’ll analyse internal and external people data to create action plans, succession plans and clear career pathways.
• You’ll implement the workforce planning principals to develop short, medium and long-term action plans.
• You’ll conduct horizon scans and forecast talent trends across the conservation sector.
• You’ll maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Learning Partners and Emerging Talent Lead to enable strategic development/acquisition in line with workforce trends.
• You’ll embed the ‘Grow Your Own’ approach by identifying and developing clear career pathways and succession plans.
• You’ll conduct skills mapping exercises to identify, assess and document our people’s skills.
• You’ll source, analyse and in interpret qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and skills gaps through accurate, high quality reporting and recommendations.
• This role is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of the Trusts priorities and external factors that influence the workforce requirements.
• You’ll have experience in working in workforce planning or talent development with a complex, geographical disparate organisation.
• You’ll have strong knowledge on workforce planning approaches, talent development, skills mapping and succession planning.
• You’ll have experience delivering and implementing long-term workforce action plans.
• You’ll have experience working collaboratively with senior internal stakeholders to report on activity and strategy.
• You’ll have strong communication skills with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders, adopting a challenging yet supportive approach and apply influence and persuasion where appropriate.
• You’ll have knowledge or project management, action planning and be able to coordinate, track and deliver multiple workstreams.
• You’ll need to be CIPD Level 5 or above or have equivalent, demonstrable HR/People team experience.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21st and 22nd July.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for three People Project Partners - Job Families to form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project.
The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.
The Role:
• This role is key to helping us meet our financial goals through creative ways.
• You’ll help build capability and support related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development.
• You’ll deliver a structured plan of activity, partnering with multiple areas of the organisation.
• You’ll present clear and robust recommendations, guiding leaders and colleagues and all levels.
• You’ll support with the implementation of a job family framework, including building on the development of existing job families and job family levels.
• You’ll manage ways of working, challenging and seeking improvements where appropriate.
• You’ll create regular updates, training sessions, briefing packs and other supporting materials.
• This role is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience delivering similar people focused transformation projects in a complex geographical challenging organisation.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of talent development.
• You’ll have strong influencing skills with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders to create consistent job descriptions.
• You’ll have good knowledge of skills mapping a developing career pathway in an organisation.
• You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced HR environment.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 24th & 29th July.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for two People Project Partners - Contracts to form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project.
The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.
The Role:
• The People Project Partner will form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project, focused on reviewing and updating people policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment.
• The role will ensure our people practices are legally compliant, fair, consistent, and aligned with our organisational values. The role will be pivotal in preparing for upcoming changes in employment legislation and supporting a consistent employee experience across our workforce.
• Review and update existing people policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current and forthcoming UK employment legislation.
• Benchmark policies and practices against sector standards and legal requirements.
• Draft and consult on new or revised policies, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Audit current terms and conditions of employment across different employee groups.
• Identify inconsistencies or disparities and recommend changes to support equity and fairness.
• This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced HR environment with involvement in policy work, process reviews and/or employment practices.
• You’ll have experience delivering similar people focused transformation projects or change initiatives in a complex geographical challenging organisation.
• You’ll be up to date and have knowledge of the UK employment law and about fairness and equity in People practices.
• You’ll have experience writing and/or editing clear, professional documents and guidance materials in the People practice.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 30th & 31st July.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Would you like an exciting fundraising role with real purpose?
There are over 180 lakes in the Cotswold Lakes which covers an area of over 42 square miles. Gravel extraction has created a biodiverse new landscape which is home to an amazing variety of wildlife, some of it rare, and a place of joy for many thousands of people who come here to walk, cycle, birdwatch or enjoy a multitude of water sports from outdoor swimming to waterskiing. Cotswold Lakes Trust is the charity that protects and enhances the area for conservation, recreation and education.
We are looking for an experienced part-time Fundraising Manager to coordinate and manage our fundraising activities. You will help us build a sustainable funding future, supporting our mission and delivering long-lasting benefits to the Cotswold Lakes for both wildlife and people.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Responsible for raising funds to deliver Cotswold Lakes Trust’s fundraising plans.
- Work to develop and implement a fundraising plan that is ambitious and achievable, incorporating trust/foundation funding, corporate and individual giving and event fundraising.
- Play an integral role in the Trust’s plans for the development of its major asset – Cleveland Lakes (for more information on the Cleveland Lakes project please see our website). Assist with the fundraising element of this project, working with colleagues as appropriate for a coordinated approach.
- Develop and lead on particular fundraising campaigns, including digital campaigns, bespoke fundraising events and communications.
- Be an advocate for the Trust’s fundraising efforts and be able to equip colleagues to understand the importance and potential of fundraising within their sphere of work.
- Work with the Trust’s Events and Administrator Manager to maximise all opportunities for fundraising as part of events.
- Develop and manage corporate and individual supporter schemes.
For more information, please refer to the full job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
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!
Support Workers
We are currently seeking two permanent support workers for Ripon House, due to the nature of the post we can only accept applications from women.
If you are passionate about working with individuals in the criminal justice system and you are resilient with a mature outlook and want to work in a residential setting that provides an opportunity to support and make a real difference to those released from custody, then the Support Worker job could be ideal for you. It is also a pathway to gain experience if you are thinking of a career in Criminal Justice.
Progress To Change runs two Approved Premises (formerly known as Probation and Bail Hostels) in Leeds. Ripon House provides a service for women offenders and Cardigan House works with male offenders. Both Approved Premises (AP) operate alongside the National Probation Service (NPS) Approved Premises. Nationally there are fourteen APs that are independently managed. All APs operate to a national agreement / rules.
Purpose of Job Role
1. To provide double cover for the Approved Premise in accordance with the rota.
2. Ensure smooth operation of the premises, with an emphasis on risk management and health and safety
3. To engage with residents and enable and motivate them to attend appointments and activities in order for them to work towards successful resettlement.
4. To support the Case Managers in delivering structured activities.
Relevant Experience:
1. Engaging and motivating others to make positive changes
2. Working with disadvantaged groups and people from diverse backgrounds
3. Working to procedures / systems to manage risk and ensure safety
4. Working as part of a team
Relevant Knowledge:
1. Knowledge re good communication Systems
2. Difficulties experienced by offenders and or other disadvantaged groups
3. Engagement / pro social behaviour
4. Knowledge of diverse backgrounds
We do not do any personal care or restraint. All service users must be independent and able to manage themselves.
The work can be challenging but is also rewarding. If you like engaging with people, enjoy problem solving and are motivated, assertive and enthusiastic, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
You must be at least 18 years old, have 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths and / or some paid or voluntary experience of working with people, particularly disadvantaged groups. Above all you must enjoy working with and motivating people.
The service provides 24 hour support and therefore candidates must be able to undertake the full pattern of shifts which includes, earlies, lates, weekends and waking night shifts.
Special Requirements:
1. Compliance with DBS
2. Commitment to shift work and flexible.
Closing date: 20th July 2025
Interviews to take place: 5 & 6 August 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Operations and Logistics Manager
Are you a dynamic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen, logistical oversight, and people management skills?
We are looking for a Trading Manager, to manage the charity’s trading arm, to ensure effective sale and distribution of white goods and beds, aligning with strategy, ensuring efficiency, and maximising social impact.
Position: Operations and Logistics Manager (internally known as Trading Manager)
Location: Leicester and site based
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme
Closing Date: 18th July 2025
Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025
The Role
We are looking for a Trading Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.
You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies and policies and ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.
You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.
Key areas of responsibilities include
- Strategic and Commercial Leadership
- Sales and Customer Engagement
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Logistics and Distribution
- Premises Management
- Financial Oversight
- Team Leadership and HR
- Health and Safety and Compliance
About You
We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.
You will have:
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
- The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
- The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
- An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
- The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
- The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
- The ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.
We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.
If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!
About the Organisation
The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.
You may also have experience in areas such as Trading, Dispatch, Goods, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Trading Manager, Dispatch Manager, Goods Manager, Product Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Chief Executive
North East, England
£65,000 to £75,000
Permanent, full time
Our client is one of the highest performing members of the national Citizens Advice network. Each year, they support over 38,000 people with nearly 191,000 issues, from debt and benefits to housing and employment, ensuring everyone has access to free, confidential and impartial advice.
Following the retirement of their long-serving Chief Executive, our client is now seeking a values-led, forward-thinking leader to guide the organisation into its next chapter. With a team of 70 paid staff, 30 volunteers and an annual turnover of £3.4 million, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading local advice charities.
The Chief Executive will oversee the delivery of the organisation’s strategy, ensure strong governance, and continue to build relationships both locally and nationally while maintaining best in class service delivery.
To be successful, you will bring
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Proven senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-channel organisation, ideally within the advice or wider charitable sector
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A track record of strategic planning and operational delivery with the ability to lead and inspire diverse teams of staff and volunteers
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Strong financial acumen with experience managing large, multi-funder budgets
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Experience of successful income generation and fundraising through contracts, grants or partnerships
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to advocate for service users at local and national levels
This is a pivotal role in ensuring our client continues to meet the evolving needs of the community and remains a sector leader in innovation and impact.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: 27 July
Interviews with Prospectus: 5 to 18 August
Final interviews: Week commencing 8 September
For more information and to apply, please view the appointment pack on the Prospectus website by clicking 'redirect to recruiter'.
Our client is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their work. Applications are warmly welcomed from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments will be made as needed throughout the recruitment process.
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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Sutton office – 5 days/week
Closing date: Monday 7 July
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, annual professional development budget, flexible working hours
We have a fantastic opportunity for a CEO working for the small but mighty Sutton Vision, responsible to the Vice Chair, Treasurer and Board of Trustees. This role gives you the opportunity to lead the delivery of Sutton Vision’s 2030 Strategy, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the evolving needs of people living with sight loss in Sutton.
As part of this exciting role, you be responsible for upholding high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective services, while driving measurable impact for service users. This role provides strategic leadership across all areas of the organisation, working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, and external partners to shape and implement the Charities vision.
To be successful as the CEO you will need:
- Confidence in leading strategically while staying close to frontline delivery of person-centred services
- Experience of successful fundraising with trusts, foundations, corporate and individual giving income streams.
- Operational management of a small charity office and team
- Strong communication skills and empathy across all levels
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch, quoting the reference 2628HB
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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We are excited to recruit a Community Organiser for our East Ayrshire Parent Power project. This role offers a meaningful, paid professional development opportunity. The Brilliant Club will work in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Connect to engage with parents in East Ayrshire.
Connect is a Scottish parental engagement charity focused on building strong partnerships between families, schools and communities across Scotland to support children’s learning and wellbeing by providing information, advice and training. Connect will use its existing networks to support The Brilliant Club to foster relationships with local schools and engage parents and carers in these communities.
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as “a place of useful learning” for all, equality in access to higher education has always been at the heart of Strathclyde’s mission: ‘As a socially progressive and inclusive institution, we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, recognising the barriers that exist for many, and we support our students to successfully overcome these. We remain committed to widening access and offering high-quality support to our students to ensure their successes.’ Strathclyde 2030: Outstanding education & student experience.
In 2025, the university is a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff of all backgrounds, characteristics and lived experiences and the top Research Intensive university in Scotland for widening access. Strathclyde are committed to a socially progressive ethos and the consistent embedding of our values. The university will act as the anchor institution for the Parent Power chapters, providing meeting spaces and expertise in the form of university advice and guidance
sessions for parents.
Parent Power
Parent Power supports parents/carers to develop skills in community organising and expertise in supporting their child to access higher education. The project empowers parents/carers to make change in their children’s future and ensure that they have a fair chance in education and their future careers. You can find out more about Parent Power here.
The Community Organiser will:
- Support local pupils from underrepresented backgrounds by empowering their parent/carers to become higher education experts.
- Receive community organising training from Citizens UK and develop transferable skills.
- Join a nationwide community of community organisers making a significant impact on university access
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are excited to recruit a Community Organiser for our Springburn Parent Power project, based in the Springburn area of Glasgow. This role offers a meaningful, paid professional development opportunity. The Brilliant Club will work in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Connect to engage with parents in Springburn.
Connect is a Scottish parental engagement charity focused on building strong partnerships between families, schools and communities across Scotland to support children’s learning and wellbeing by providing information, advice and training. Connect will use its existing networks to support The Brilliant Club to foster relationships with local schools and engage parents and carers in these communities.
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as “a place of useful learning” for all, equality in access to higher education has always been at the heart of Strathclyde’s mission: ‘As a socially progressive and inclusive institution, we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, recognising the barriers that exist for many, and we support our students to successfully overcome these. We remain committed to widening access and offering high-quality support to our students to ensure their successes.’ Strathclyde 2030: Outstanding education & student experience.
In 2025, the university is a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff of all backgrounds, characteristics and lived experiences and the top Research Intensive university in Scotland for widening access. Strathclyde are committed to a socially progressive ethos and the consistent embedding of our values. The university will act as the anchor institution for the Parent Power chapters, providing meeting spaces and expertise in the form of university advice and guidance sessions for parents.
Parent Power
Parent Power supports parents/carers to develop skills in community organising and expertise in supporting their child to access higher education. The project empowers parents/carers to make change in their children’s future and ensure that they have a fair chance in education and their future careers. You can find out more about Parent Power here.
The Community Organiser will:
- Support local pupils from underrepresented backgrounds by empowering their parent/carers to become higher education experts.
- Receive community organising training from Citizens UK and develop transferable skills.
- Join a nationwide community of community organisers making a significant impact on university access.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Project Manager - Mourne Park on a fixed term contract until December 2029 to lead the work on the development and delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park.
The Role:
• This is a key role in The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Project Manager will be required to work on the development and delivery of visitor experience enhancement, countryside access and interpretation projects linked to conservation of Mourne Park’s natural and built heritage through woodland management, creation and restoration schemes.
• The role will be responsible for the project management and budget responsibility, ensuring all Heritage Fund and Woodland Trust reporting and recording systems are up to date, work programmes are delivered on time across the programme.
• You will direct the project team delivering all access projects, on site interpretation and in line with the Access & Interpretation Plans for the project.
• You are responsible for fostering good relations with partners, contractors, interested organisations and individuals, local people, visitors and the media. Identifying, reviewing and meeting with potential partners who could assist the project to meet its objectives and whose objectives could be assisted by the project.
• This role is based in Mourne Park, Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to travel to site and around Northern Ireland as required.
• This role is a funded fixed term role until December 2029.
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
• This role is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• Hands on experience in project delivery especially in complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget.
• You’ll have experience in forestry or conservation land management experience, including experience of volunteer and community engagement.
• You’ll be an inspiring leader, with experience leading teams and motivating colleagues to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You’ll know about delivery of access infrastructure construction and interpretation projects on public and private sites to build an enhanced visitor experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience.
• This role does require regular travel to and from Mourne Park and Northern Ireland. A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We do not ask for your CV at application stage.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 21st July.
Thank you!
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Conservation Officer - Mourne Park on a fixed term contract until December 2029 to support the work on the development and delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park.
The Role:
• This is a key role in The National Lottery Heritage Funded project at Mourne Park. The Conservation Officer will be required to work on the development and delivery of woodland creation and restoration operations, natural and built heritage and countryside access projects and local habitat auditing and assessment programmes.
• The role will be responsible for providing advice and assessments to landowners who wish to participate on the woodland creation or restoration element of the project and continually monitor work undertaken to ensure successful implementation.
• You will co-ordinate and oversee implementation work on heritage conservation projects identified by the project, including the writing of management plans when required.
• You are responsible for fostering good relations with partners, contractors, interested organisations and individuals, local people, visitors and the media. Identifying, reviewing and meeting with potential partners who could assist the project to meet its objectives and whose objectives could be assisted by the project.
• This role is based in Mourne Park, Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to travel to site and around Northern Ireland as required.
• This role is a funded fixed term role until December 2029.
• This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
• This role is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• Hands on experience in project delivery especially in complex, multi-disciplinary projects bringing together a variety of skills from both within and outside the organisation to plan, monitor and deliver projects on time and to budget.
• You’ll have experience in forestry or conservation land management experience, including experience of volunteer and community engagement.
• You’ll have achievement in working with, developing and managing land management and owning partners.
• You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• You’ll know about the techniques for native woodland creation, native woodland design for conservation and economic objectives, and experience of managing woodland creation sites.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience.
• This role does require regular travel to and from Mourne Park and Northern Ireland. A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We do not ask for your CV at application stage.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams week commencing 21st July.
Thank you!
Shape the Future of Home Care in Rural Perthshire.Lead a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering vital care services in rural communities
We are excited to announce an opportunity to establish and lead Heartland Cares Ltd, a start-up social enterprise, providing home care in rural Perthshire. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer / Home Care Manager to shape and drive this innovative initiative. Working with an ambitious Board of Directors, and initially in the Rannoch and Dunkeld and Birnam areas, his role offers the chance to build a new and tranformative model of community-led care, enhancing services in remote rural areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a high-quality home care service tailored to rural areas.
- Build, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers, ensuring excellence in care and service delivery.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and service delivery
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local trusts, councils, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and lead the registration process.
- Manage financial operations, including budgeting.
- Act as the spokesperson for the organisation, promoting its services to local communities.
- Report directly to the Board, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and governance requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Shape a service that directly improves lives.
- Innovative Approach: Be at the forefront of community-led care solutions.
- Supportive Team: Work with a committed and passionate group of professionals.
- Career Growth: Lead a growing organisation with long-term potential.
- Beautiful Location: Enjoy working in the heart of rural Scotland.
Are you the right fit?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact in rural, remote communities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 7 practitioner qualification (meeting SSSC criteria) and have proven leadership experience in care services within community settings. Financial management and exceptional communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing health and social care services.
If you are committed to building an organisation that ensures people can receive care within their own communities, we would love to hear from you!
Application notes
To apply for this post please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Job Description. Please send this to the email found in the Job Pack (downloadable from this site).
Closing date for applications is midnight on 8th August 2025.
Interviews: To be held at a mutually agreeable time shortly after the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in the Society’s database and support the delivery of the Society’s annual programme of in-person, online and hybrid events. They also undertake general office administration.
Main Responsibilities
- Main point of contact for Society Fellows, prospective Fellows and general enquiries by telephone, email, letters and in-person
- Supports the membership journey from application through to election
- Contributes to the administration of the Society’s database
- Contributes to the delivery of the Society’s programme of events
- Undertakes general office administration
Please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (covering letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Fellowship and Development Manager at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Closing date: 11:59 PM Sunday 13 July 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh or online via Zoom during the week commencing Monday 21 July 2025. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but unfortunately, no detailed feedback will be possible.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Become part of something historic!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.