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Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche Manchester

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)

Salary: £47,946 per annum

Reports to: L’Arche UK Regional Leader

Place of work: L’Arche Manchester Community, Manchester M20 4AW. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK

Contract type: Temporary 12-month appointment to cover maternity leave

Closing date: Monday, 2nd March at 12 pm.

Main purpose of the role

The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for  spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.

The Community Leader will:

• Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan;
• Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the local and national teams, individual circles of support, and external partners. 
• Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management. This includes setting budgets and controlling spending, maximising housing occupancy, supporting the negotiation of care contracts, growing our day services and spotting fundraising opportunities. 
• Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members. This will include working with an active Community Support Group, Community Gatherings, listening groups, and other forums. 
• Lead and manage a committed and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our teams. 
• Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their connections. 
• Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities. Plan and lead a regular calendar of events that build community belonging and help keep people connected. 
• Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources. 
• Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally in the wider community, with stakeholders like local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche world wide.

Key essential criteria

• Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field). 
• Experience leading and managing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities. 
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together. 
• Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget. 
• Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans. 
• Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;

You can find more details about L'Arche and the Manchester community on our website. 

Why join L'Arche?

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request) 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Life Assurance
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore  more of our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date is: Monday, 2nd of March at 12 pm.

First interviews (online via Microsoft Teams) are expected to take place during the week beginning the 9th March 2026.

Second round interviews will take on the place week beginning 16th March 2026 and will take place within the Community.

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The Role

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Supplier & Contract Management

• Maintain and continually improve the organisation’s central supplier list.
• Oversee renewal cycles managed by account owners and ensure timely decision making.‑making.
• Manage all office based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.‑based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.
• Manage some SEO London digital service suppliers (e.g., videoconferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.‑conferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password‑management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.
• Oversee organisational insurance policies, including renewals and compliance checks.
• Manage mobile phone contracts.

2. Office Operations & Facilities

• Manage office building operations including maintenance, health and safety processes, fire safety equipment, alarm systems, door access, signage and the creation of staff ‘how-to’ guidance - liaising with landlord and managing agent where necessary
• Oversee office services including telephony systems, printing services and general operational infrastructure.
• Manage office supplies ordering and stock level coordination.‑level coordination.
• Lead on management of physical assets including phones, laptops and related equipment.

3. Digital Systems & Information Management

• Maintain the organisation’s intranet and liaise with internal page owners to ensure content accuracy.
• Monitor and manage incoming enquiries via the main information inbox, ensuring appropriate triage and referrals.
• Lead the SharePoint cleanup project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation.‑up project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital‑workspace organisation.

4. Compliance, Risk & Safeguarding

• Coordinate phishing and digital security training reviews for the annual training cycle.
• Manage DBS checks and three year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.‑year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools‑related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.
• Track completion of organisational compliance training and follow up with teams as required.
• Lead the review and ongoing improvement of business continuity and crisis management procedures.‑management procedures.

5. Internal Communications & Governance Support

• Contribute operational updates and insights to weekly full team meeting materials.‑team meeting materials.
• Provide scheduling, coordination and administrative support for Board and Committee meetings.
• Support the organisation of staff led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.‑led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.

6. Events & Staff Experience

• Support organisation of the annual staff away day, including planning, logistics, and post event evaluation.‑event evaluation.
• Deliver HR/office induction for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding into systems, processes and culture.

Person Specification

Skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

· Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewal cycles.

· Knowledge of office operations and facilities management, including maintenance and health & safety.

· Experience managing physical assets (e.g., laptops, phones).

· Demonstrated ability to maintain intranet and other digital workspace systems.

· Awareness of organisational compliance processes.

· Experience delivering operational or systems-based inductions.

· Experience managing safeguarding-related checks and renewals

· Exposure to business continuity or crisis-management processes.

Desirable

· Experience coordinating training cycles.

· Experience supporting staff-led groups and feedback processes.

· Experience supporting governance or committee meetings.

· Experience organising staff events or away-days.

· Ability to undertake small maintenance tasks and/or source contractors

Behaviours

· Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive.

· Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Practical and solutions-focused.

· Collaborative and approachable

What we offer?

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays – pro-rata.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

We’re looking for an Operations Officer to play a central role in keeping our organisation running safely, smoothly and effectively across our central office, refuges and dispersed accommodation.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining operations, facilities management, reception, health & safety, admin coordination and service-user access support. You’ll help ensure our buildings, systems and processes enable high-quality, trauma-informed services for Black and minoritised (Global Majority) women and children.

You’ll be a key first point of contact for the organisation — welcoming, calm and professional — while helping to maintain safe, well-managed environments and strong operational systems.

You’ll:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the central office, refuges and dispersed accommodation

• Coordinate facilities, repairs, access and health & safety requirements

• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, referrals and visitors

• Support safe service-user access and reception processes

• Provide administrative and operational support across teams

You’ll bring:

• Experience in operations, facilities, admin or office coordination

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A calm, professional approach in a fast-paced, sensitive environment

• Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-racist and survivor-centred practice

Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e. Global Majority, women.

We are not able to sponsor any work permit or visa. 

In Gateshead, Spear is partnering with Alive Church – Spear Gateshead is a part of Alive Church’s mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people.

Whilst the North-East is an amazing place to live, there are still challenges, with large disparities between Gateshead’s wealthier and poorer areas, and 23,600 people live in areas described as having deep deprivation. With this comes all the associated issues that poverty causes, including 1 in 4 children growing up in poverty and one of the worst levels of social mobility in the country.

Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.

Key Information

Salary: £27,000, pro rata

Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday –Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)

Contract: Maternity Cover

Location: Alive Church Gateshead

Closing date: Monday 23rd February (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.

Role Responsibilities

Oversight of the Spear Programme

• As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach.
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education.

Partnership Liaison and Relationship Management

• Establish the primary local referral agencies and steward relationships with these, overseeing and building a strategy to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.

Line Management and Training

• Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
• Work alongside the Programme Manager to analyse Spear Programme performance and ongoing operations of the centre, and report back on KPIs.

Church Community

• The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community.
• You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
• Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services.

Site Management

• Work with the Church to coordinate the training room and any infrastructure needs for the Spear Centre.
• Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.

Person Specification

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Spear and Alive Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader.
• A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques.
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
• An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity.
• Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!

We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to take ownership of a strategic role with real influence.  You’ll design and deliver a bold plan to grow individual and community income, leading donor acquisition, retention and stewardship while overseeing the programme to build meaningful local relationships that strengthen our funding and deepen community support.

This role presents an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the people and communities that our Hospice serves. As the lead for this income stream, you’ll see the direct impact of your work in improved services and patient care, shape how we engage supporters for years to come, and leave a lasting legacy by growing an essential, sustainable source of funding.

This role is for you if:

• You’re energised by building strategy and owning a fundraising income stream end-to-end.
• You’re a relationship-builder who can cultivate donors, volunteers and local partners.
• You’re motivated by seeing the direct impact of your fundraising on patient care and services.
• You want a hands-on role where you can shape systems, processes and long-term plans.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and owning the individual giving and community fundraising strategy and annual plan.
• Designing and delivering donor acquisition and retention programmes (welcome journeys, regular giving, renewal campaigns).
• Creating and managing a high-quality stewardship programme: personalised communications, events and impact reporting.
• Working with the Community Fundraising Lead to recruit, support and mobilise volunteers and community fundraisers; coordinating local events and activities.
• Working with Communications to produce campaign materials, stories and digital content.
• Managing donor records, segmentation and reporting in the CRM; monitoring performance against targets.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in individual giving or equivalent (3+ years).
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging donors, volunteers and local businesses.
• Track record of developing and delivering acquisition, retention and stewardship activity.
• Good project management, organisation and ability to work independently across competing priorities.
• Experience with CRM systems and data-led decision-making.
• A values-led approach, excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Why join us?

• A meaningful role where your work directly improves care and support for local people and families in rural Northumberland.
• Opportunity to lead a strategic post and make a tangible, long-term impact.
• Opportunities for professional development and to shape fundraising practice.
• Local travel to connect with supporters and community partners.

Location: Hexham, hybrid working will be considered.

Hours: Full-time, with some weekend and out of hours working

Reports to: Head of Income Generation

Closing date: 9 March

Interviews: w/c 16 March

Get Out More is a community interest company that helps people connect with nature to improve health and wellbeing. We work with communities across Bradford and beyond, delivering inclusive outdoor projects that support physical, social and emotional wellbeing through nature, play and creativity.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Communities & Nature to help us develop, manage and deliver impactful nature-based projects that make a real difference to people and places.

About the role

This is a varied and hands-on role combining project management, community engagement and outdoor delivery. You’ll lead projects from idea to delivery, working closely with communities, partners, freelancers and the Get Out More team to ensure projects are well-managed, inclusive and impactful. Your role will include:

Community engagement

• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders, and community members to encourage active involvement in shaping and delivering projects

Project management

• Develop and manage projects that meet community needs and organisational aims, including budgeting, resource management and quality control.
• Ensuring effective data collection to enable the impact of our projects to be suitably demonstrated for Get Out More, its funders and partners.

Project delivery

• Lead high-quality outdoor sessions such as play, forest school and wellbeing activities, which are inclusive, fun, age-appropriate and are in line with Get Out More policies
• Gather participant feedback to improve delivery and inform future projects

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top 10 Charity is looking to appoint an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the efficient operations and security of Rainbow Trust’s offices, operations contracts, vehicle fleet management and core IT infrastructure.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, you will organise and manage the activities and contracts that facilitate the smooth running of the organisation, including the management of our facilities contracts and leases for our head office in Surrey and our nine regional offices, and managing our IT systems contracts to ensure the reliability and security of our IT infrastructure.

Managing the central administration budget, as well as our leased fleet of 80 vehicles with the support of the Fleet Administrator, you will develop efficient office procedures, project manage relocations and lead on the negotiation and management of all relevant third-party contracts.

This is a broad ranging role which requires excellent organisation, project management, contract negotiation and relationship management skills.

What we’re looking for:

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

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

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

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

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

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have demonstrable experience of negotiating and managing contracts and budgets including IT contracts, and knowledge or experience of cyber security.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

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

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

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

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

About us:

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

How to apply:

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

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

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

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

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

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

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

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a senior fundraiser / income-generation specialist with the ambition to grow and diversify our income streams sustainably. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will bring strategic planning and action to the income generation work needed to ensure that the charity can continue delivering, and increase the reach of, its life-changing support to Asylum Seeker and Refugee communities in and around Derby.

Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for: 

• Demonstrable experience of significant income growth in a large charity through grants, tenders and/or major donors with pipeline development.
• Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance in fundraising and communications.  
• Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
• A proactive networker with the ability to work in true partnership with local organisations, including faith groups, corporate, local government and national funding partners, inclusive of major donors.
• Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity’s ethos and values.

Operational responsibilities:

Income generation and external partnerships

• Hold overall accountability for income generation across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising.
• Developer and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
• Lead and write high-quality funding bids, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and operational teams to shape compelling programme proposals.
• Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grant applications and reports are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
• Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees are meaningfully and ethically reflected in all fundraising and communication activity.

Leadership

• Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, encouraging a culture of high performance, collaboration and learning.
• Champion strong collaboration between fundraising and other areas of the charity.
• Model Upbeat Communities values at all times, contributing to a welcoming, mission-led and entrepreneurial organisational culture.
• Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising.

· Provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to the CEO, and Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.

Strategy & Development

• Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and delivery of an integrated Fundraising Strategy that supports organisational priorities, financial sustainability and long-term partnerships.
• Contribute income generation expertise to support the execution of the charity’s strategic plan.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities, plans and performance expectations across the fundraising portfolio.
• Ensure fundraising propositions are compelling, evidence-led and clearly connected to Upbeat Communities impact, working closely with the Head of Delivery to reflect operational reality and participant need.
• Strengthen pipeline management, forecasting and scenario planning to support financial resilience and informed decision-making.

· Identify opportunities to deepen funder engagement beyond income, including learning partnerships, influence and profile-raising where appropriate.

Networking & Partnerships

• Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships across statutory, community and private sectors, strengthening the profile and reach of the charity.
• Represent the organisation at networking events, conferences generating leads and expanding income opportunities
• Support the development of a joined-up Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) offer, positioning Upbeat Communities as a key partner for corporate engagement.

Foundational Values

• Excels in emotional intelligence, building deep connections and mentoring others in emotional awareness.
• Embodies compassion in action, inspiring others to create a culture of care and community impact.
• Drives a culture of learning and excellence, mentoring others and integrating innovative ideas into practice.
• Leads with empowerment, creating opportunities and mentoring others to take ownership of their actions.

Person Specification:

Role Specific Competencies

• Significant experience leading high-value fundraising across multiple income streams, with a strong track record of income growth in a large charity.
• Demonstrable success securing and stewarding 6- and 7-figure partnerships or donations from corporate partners, trusts/foundations, statutory funders and/or major donors.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, balancing leadership with selective frontline fundraising.
• Experience managing senior fundraisers or managers with responsibility for discrete income streams.
• Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management and risk assessment.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior levels internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences, including trustees.
• Experience working effectively across an organisation and with senior leadership teams.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of GDPR and the Charity Code of Fundraising Practice.

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events

Work pattern: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Up to £40,716.83 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Account Manager:

• This is a key role within the Corporate Partnerships team. We work with a range of valued corporate partners and have ambitious plans to grow sustainable net income each year enabling Cats Protection to help the thousands of cats that need us. This role is key to the Partnerships Team achieving its income targets by providing high quality account management for current partners, partner engagement and excellent stewardship.
• The role is responsible for account managing and developing existing corporate partnerships, supporting the implementation of the corporate partnerships fundraising plan and increasing sustainable net income for Cats Protection.
• Please note, this role will likely have one line report in the future

About the Corporate Partnerships team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
• The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers.
• We currently have a team of one full time Corporate Partnerships Manager, a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and a Corporate Partnerships Officer, in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
• You will be managed by the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Account Manager:

• Significant experience in charity fundraising
• Significant corporate partnership account management experience
• Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients/colleagues
• Experience of developing bespoke propositions/presentations/proposals
• Experience of using a CRM database
• Strong understanding of corporate fundraising principles, practices and processes, including ethical screening, VAT and logo use

• Flexible to travel with occasional evening and weekend working for events

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026

Virtual interview date:  11th & 12th March 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

3. Final stage virtual interview/presentation

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

This new role will play a key part in delivering Unseen’s fundraising and communications strategy. We’re looking for a passionate, creative communicator to help grow our supporter base and maximise income to support our work to end modern slavery. 

1. Working with service users (in the community and in safehouses at times) to identify support needs and creating a journey plan to lead them towards recovery and independence.
2. Working alongside service users to help them complete the goals in their journey plan, ensuring they are aware of their rights and entitlements and advocating for them
3. Identifying and managing risk with service users.
4. Supporting staff and clients at within our outreach service, and at times in the safehouses.
5. Managing own caseload of service users, ensuring all administrative work is clear, accurate and up to date.

To apply: 

• Please complete the application form. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 15 March 2026.

Interviews will likely be held around the week of the 23 March 2026.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

About Urban Design Group

The Urban Design Group (UDG) is a small but dynamic charity and professional membership organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in urban design. With nearly 1,500 members—including urban designers, built environment professionals, thought-leaders, educators, and enthusiasts—UDG fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development. Through advocacy, education, and engagement, we champion high standards in urban design to create better places for people to live, work, and thrive. 

About the Role

As the main point of contact for UDG, the Membership and Administration Officer plays a pivotal role in the organisation’s day-to-day operations, ensuring an outstanding experience for members. As part of a small, dedicated team, the role focuses on managing membership operations, maintaining accurate records, facilitating effective communication, and supporting initiatives to grow and engage the membership. The post-holder may also assist with event coordination, general administration, and basic finance tasks, helping to keep UDG running efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Membership Services

• Serve as the main point of contact for all enquiries from members and the public, managing the membership administration inbox and providing prompt, professional, and helpful responses, triaging to colleagues where necessary.

• Administer all membership processes, including applications, renewals, terminations, and database updates, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Maintain UDG’s membership and finance records in QuickBooks and track renewal payments across all methods, liaising with the external finance team as needed.

• Coordinate specific membership categories, including:

  • Recognised Practitioner – receiving and checking applications, liaising with the Assessment Panel, and informing candidates of outcome.

  • Corporate Memberships – processing applications and setting up webpages.

  • University Memberships – coordinating with course leaders on journal distribution.

  • Subscription Bureau Memberships – managing arrangements with external providers.

• Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to promote membership benefits and encourage member involvement with UDG activities and initiatives.

• Build and maintain targeted contact lists by identifying relevant groups, practices, and influential individuals for UDG outreach and engagement.

• Prepare and provide updated membership mailing data for distribution of UDG’s quarterly journal, Urban Design.

• Maintain a high standard of customer service, ensuring members feel engaged and valued.

Administration

Provide general administrative support for the UDG team as required including:

• Support for UDG Committees (Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Editorial Board, Working Groups, and Awards Panel), such as:

  • Scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and circulating papers.

  • Producing concise, action-oriented minutes.

• Promptly process recruitment advertisement requests, including website postings and invoicing.

• Carry out routine updates to the UDG website, including the Urban Design Directory.

• Coordinate the scheduling for of activities, meetings and events.

• Support the Book Review Editor by coordinating the book review process, liaising with publishers and ensuring reviewers receive copies in a timely manner.

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline administrative and membership processes.

Events

• Assist in the planning and delivery of online, hybrid, and in-person events in collaboration with the UDG Directors and the Fundraising and Communications Manager, including managing registrations, preparing materials, booking venues, and arranging catering.

• Provide basic technical support for online and hybrid events to ensure smooth execution.

Team working and collaboration

• Foster a collaborative working environment by maintaining regular communication with colleagues, Executive Committee members and others involved with the Group.

• Actively participate in UDG meetings and events, contributing ideas to support our organisational objectives.

• Take a hands-on, flexible approach within a small team.

Person Specification

• Essential Experience

  • Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.

  • Experience managing memberships, databases or similar systems.

  • Experience facilitating and supporting committees and/or working groups.

• Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong all-round administrative skills including recording keeping, servicing committees, note-taking, drafting documents, diary management etc.

  • Confident maintaining and interpreting membership data.

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac applications, as well as digital tools such as Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite.

  • Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles (a working knowledge of Quickbooks or other online book-keeping systems would be highly advantageous).

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

• Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral).

  • A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach.

  • A team player, able to work collaboratively within a small team, supporting colleagues and willing to contribute beyond core responsibilities.

  • Highly organised with a proactive, resourceful, and solution-focused mindset.

  • Ability to work independently, take the initiative, and manage workload effectively.

  • Strong time management skills, able to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a busy environment.

• Desirable Criteria

  • Experience coordinating events, including logistical planning and participant management.

  • Experience working in a professional or membership organisation.

  • An interest in urban design, architecture, or the built environment

  • Comfortable working as part of a small, hands-on team.

• Other Requirements

  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and meetings (overtime cannot be paid but time off in lieu provided).

  • Flexibility to travel elsewhere in the UK to support in person events, which may require an overnight stay, e.g. National Urban Design Conference (takes place annually in late September / early October).

  • Commitment to UDG's policies on sustainability, equalities, diversity, and inclusion.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working: This is a flexible, hybrid role that is mostly home-based and requires only one day per fortnight in the office (to be agreed). However, please note the role will require attendance at occasional in-person events, which take place in the evening and (infrequently) at the weekend.
• Holiday: Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days (pro-rata for part time employees), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Competitive Salary: £32,000 per annum (pro rata).
• Supportive Team Environment: Work with a small, friendly and motivated team that values creativity, collaboration and new ideas.

Join a charity which helps families wherever and whenever they need us

Lia’s Wings is the only charity delivering life-saving aeromedical transfers by plane both within the UK and overseas. We make sure babies and children receive the vital treatment they need, no matter where they are. Alongside these urgent medical transfers, we provide tailored, wrap-around support for families to help them through a crisis, creating long-term improved health and well-being outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team on a fixed-term 14 month contract (maternity cover). 

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the management and delivery of our challenge events, special events and community fundraising streams, but the post-holder would also be expected to regularly support activities across our corporate partnerships, individual giving and Family Fundraising streams of fundraising too.

You will play a key role in developing these income streams, engaging our supporters to motivate them to fundraise for Lia’s Wings and creating initiatives that introduce new people to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities: 

Event Management

• To manage our Challenge, Community and Special Event fundraising streams to achieve set targets. This will include management of challenge events such as our flagship event, Ride for Lia, as well as London Landmarks and the Royal Parks Half Marathon.
• To manage our annual Air Ambulance Mingle and develop existing plans for a new Christmas Carol Concert

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• To assume account management of our smaller corporate and community partnerships (who are primarily engaged with us through event fundraising)
• To support the Director of Fundraising in the delivery of our larger corporate and community partnerships.

Supporter Engagement

• To effectively steward fundraisers to ensure an excellent supporter experience (resulting in year-on-year participation), including appropriate thanking and recognition, reporting and feedback on outcomes of events.
• To build strong relationships with existing and new stakeholders, including event committees and our Board of Trustees.

Essential Experience and Skills

• A minimum of three years proven experience in a fundraising role, preferably in a challenge, community or special events fundraising role.
• Demonstrable ability to build relationships and effectively steward and support fundraisers to exceed their targets.
• Experience in writing and developing stewardship plans and in creating engaging fundraising collateral to support donors and supporters of all levels.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing fundraising evens from design to completion, including logistical planning, budgeting, forecasting, stewardship and evaluation.
• Experience working with fundraising committees and/or Trustee Groups.

Essential Skills:

• A strong communicator, able to confidently engage with stakeholders of all levels, internally and externally, to share our vision and maximise fundraising success.
• Excellent project management skills, with strong attention to detail, comfortable working across multiple-channels simultaneously.
• A team player, willing to be hands-on and involved in the day to day running of a small charity.
• Excellent understanding and application of relevant charity legislation and codes of conduct relating to these areas of fundraising.

Values & Culture

We are a small team with a big heart. We value kindness, transparency, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the families we serve.

Location: Marylebone

Contract: Initially 3 Months

Hours: Full-time (40hours per week)

Salary: £21.02 per hour (+ holiday) (equivalent to £43,841 p/a)

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Facilities Manager. The organisation is a female-orientated homelessness charity, looking for an experienced manager to lead on facilities and estates management until the service closes in September.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all housekeeping and maintenance functions across both sites.
• Direct line management of the Services Assistant.
• Supervising long-term agency housekeeping staff and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Leading and coordinating the building clearance process ahead of the service closure.

Requirements

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• Confidence working independently and managing complex and reactive situations.
• Line management experience with a proven ability to coordinate and motivate team members.
• Excellent soft skills, including organisation and communication.

Please note an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant.

Although the role is in a women's charity, there is no occupational requirement and we would be delighted to receive applications from any sex/gender.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP and submit your CV in Word format. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.   

The Volunteer Pogramme Manager will be responsible for the programming, planning, organisation, administration and delivery of HOME’s Volunteer Programme, which aims to:

• Provide a diverse range of people with the opportunity to develop skills and improve their wellbeing within the unique environment of a creative contemporary arts centre

• Develop employability and emotional intelligence skills

• Contribute to developing future talent within the cultural sector

• Diversify HOME’s workforce

Main Duties

• Collaborate with staff across the organisation to champion, programme, plan, organise and deliver HOME’s Volunteer Programme.

• Recruit, monitor, rota and support volunteers. Organise inductions and training for all volunteers. Ensuring they are appropriately trained and matched to roles and that volunteers with additional needs are supported.

• Oversee communications to all volunteers ensuring they have all information needed to succeed in their role, including sending a weekly newsletter and providing role briefing information.

• Work closely with Engagement team members to ensure that opportunities are targeted towards participants, partners and groups we are working with where appropriate.

• Work with the Customer Service Team to ensure appropriate staff are trained and/ or supported to enable them to support and develop volunteers.

• Ensure appropriate staff are kept aware of best practice in relation to volunteering and of any changes in legislation that relate to this strand.

• Develop pathways for the personal development of volunteers we work with at HOME, supporting them in their endeavors beyond our programmes.

• Develop strategic partnerships and relationships to ensure HOME’s programme and associated opportunities reach out across the city and into the other 9 boroughs of Greater Manchester.

• Work with Communications staff to ensure suitable publicity and other promotional material is produced and distributed to promote the Volunteer Programme.

• Manage and control the Volunteer Programme budget in liaison with the Director of Audiences, and to assist in raising additional financial support when necessary.

• Maintain monitoring as well as record keeping systems to evaluate work and prepare material for the written reports for HOME's Board and funders.

• Represent HOME at relevant conferences and events and be an advocate for this programme of work internally, locally, regionally and nationally.

• Ensuring that all individuals who are legally required to undertake a DBS check are vetted before beginning relevant activity.

• Work collaboratively and supportively as a member of HOME, playing a key role in developing and delivering an integrated, inclusive, vibrant and creative programme of work.

• Ensure that all quarterly and annual reporting is completed on time and in full.

Additional duties

• Perform all tasks in line with HOME's commitment to providing the widest employee access.

• Take part in working groups & training sessions as required.

• Be an advocate and ambassador for HOME.

• Uphold and follow values and GMAC policies, particularly those around diversity, environmental sustainability, access, safeguarding, H&S & GDPR.

• Keep up to date with financial, administrative and operational best practice.

• Undertake any additional duties within the scope of the role as requested by the Director of the department or CEO.

• Work evenings and weekends if required.

• Undertake national and international travel if required.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and HOME’s management may, at any time, allocate other duties which are of a similar nature or level.