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Job Title: Regional Operations Manager
Location: North of England (flexible – with travel across delivery areas)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract, Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 pa
Start Date: March / April 2026
Role Purpose
The Regional Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of The Skill Mill programmes, ensuring seamless coordination between The Skill Mill Supervisors, local Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors, and the Commercial Sales Manager. The role will focus on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and the smooth running of activities that contribute to The Skill Mill’s social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Coordination
- Oversee and support The Skill Mill Supervisors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and impactful work programmes.
- Act as the central point of contact between Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors, and the Commercial Sales Manager.
- Monitor daily operations and resolve any operational challenges quickly and effectively.
- Ensure all work complies with organisational policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with local Youth Justice Services and Pathways Advisors to support young people’s progression.
- Work closely with the Commercial Sales Manager to align operational delivery with commercial project requirements and client expectations.
- Represent The Skill Mill at operational and partnership meetings.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track and monitor project progress, ensuring that targets for social outcomes and commercial delivery are met.
- Prepare and present operational performance reports to the Senior Management Team.
- Implement systems to measure quality, efficiency, and impact.
Team Support & Development
- Support and mentor Supervisors to maintain high standards of practice and delivery.
- Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience in operational or project management, ideally in a social enterprise, youth justice, or community development setting.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, youth justice, and/or working with vulnerable young people.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Commitment to The Skill Mill’s mission and values.
Desirable
- Experience managing commercial contracts or community-based service delivery.
- Understanding of outcomes-based commissioning.
- Health & Safety qualification or equivalent experience.
Key Relationships
- The Skill Mill Supervisors
- Youth Justice Services
- Pathways Advisors
- Commercial Sales Manager
- Senior Management Team
- External partners and clients
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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Job Title: Regional Operations Manager
Location: Midlands (flexible – with travel across delivery areas)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract, Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 pa
Start Date: March / April 2026
Role Purpose
The Regional Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of The Skill Mill programmes, ensuring seamless coordination between The Skill Mill Supervisors, local Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors, and the Commercial Sales Manager. The role will focus on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and the smooth running of activities that contribute to The Skill Mill’s social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Coordination
- Oversee and support The Skill Mill Supervisors to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and impactful work programmes.
- Act as the central point of contact between Supervisors, Youth Justice Services, Pathways Advisors, and the Commercial Sales Manager.
- Monitor daily operations and resolve any operational challenges quickly and effectively.
- Ensure all work complies with organisational policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with local Youth Justice Services and Pathways Advisors to support young people’s progression.
- Work closely with the Commercial Sales Manager to align operational delivery with commercial project requirements and client expectations.
- Represent The Skill Mill at operational and partnership meetings.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track and monitor project progress, ensuring that targets for social outcomes and commercial delivery are met.
- Prepare and present operational performance reports to the Senior Management Team.
- Implement systems to measure quality, efficiency, and impact.
Team Support & Development
- Support and mentor Supervisors to maintain high standards of practice and delivery.
- Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience in operational or project management, ideally in a social enterprise, youth justice, or community development setting.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, youth justice, and/or working with vulnerable young people.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Commitment to The Skill Mill’s mission and values.
Desirable
- Experience managing commercial contracts or community-based service delivery.
- Understanding of outcomes-based commissioning.
- Health & Safety qualification or equivalent experience.
Key Relationships
- The Skill Mill Supervisors
- Youth Justice Services
- Pathways Advisors
- Commercial Sales Manager
- Senior Management Team
- External partners and clients
About The Skill Mill:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
The Skill Mill is an innovative social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We provide employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions, equipping them with skills and experience through delivering high-quality environmental services, such as grounds maintenance, horticulture, and flood prevention. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, enhance employability, and create sustainable social and environmental impact.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organisation: The Skill Mill
Location: Remote, with expectations to travel to Gateshead and occasional travel to other UK locations
Salary: £45,000 pa
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term contract, Full-Time
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Job Purpose:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a pivotal role in driving the operational success of The Skill Mill. Working closely with the CEO, the COO will oversee day-to-day operations through line-management of the 3 regional Operations Managers, will ensure the delivery of exceptional services, and will support the growth of our social enterprise model across the UK and beyond. This is a strategic leadership position, requiring a dynamic individual with a passion for social impact, operational excellence, and business development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operational Leadership: Oversee all operational functions, including service delivery, project management, and workforce coordination, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.
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Strategic Growth: Collaborate with the CEO to develop and implement expansion plans, identifying new partnerships, contracts, and opportunities to scale The Skill Mill’s impact, ensuring operational readiness and quality as the organisation scales.
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Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop The Skill Mill’s operational delivery teams (see attached structure chart), including the Operations Managers, the Pathway Advisors, and the Supervisors, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement. Lead workforce planning, staff development and wellbeing to ensure a sustainable, motivated and resilient workforce.
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Financial Oversight: Work with the finance team to manage budgets, monitor performance against targets, and ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining quality.
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Governance: Supporting organisation and partnership governance by contributing to papers, risk registers and performance reports, engaging in solution-focused discussion at relevant forums, and ensuring feedback loops with operational delivery teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, commercial clients, criminal justice partners, and community organisations.
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Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and health and safety standards, mitigating risks effectively and escalating through appropriate organisational and legal pathways where necessary.
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Safeguarding: Act as senior lead and an initial escalation point for safeguarding, ensuring robust policies, training, reporting and continuous improvement.
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Impact:
- Measurement: Monitor and report on social and environmental outcomes, ensuring alignment with The Skill Mill’s mission and funding requirements.
- Performance: Work alongside partners, including Social Outcomes, evaluation and funding partners to drive performance in line with key success milestones, and engage in collaborative problem-solving to improve the offer and overcome challenges.
- Quality Assurance: Contribute to organisational quality assurance processes by providing operational insight to support effective monitoring and review. Facilitate and support quality assurance audits, reviews and continuous improvement practices across operational delivery, working closely with operational delivery teams and relevant partners to ensure learning is embedded and service standards are consistently met.
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Innovation: Drive operational efficiencies and explore innovative approaches to service delivery and trainee support.
Person Specification:
Experience:
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An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
Skills and Abilities:
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A values-led approach to strategy, with the ability to balance social impact, quality, and financial sustainability in strategic and operational decision-making.
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Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a collaborative and empowering approach.
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Confident in using insights from performance data and information to drive continuous improvement
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A clear, confident and inclusive communication style, with the ability to engage, motivate and align within the organisation and externally
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A collaborative approach to partnership working, with the ability to navigate differing priorities and build trusted relationships across sectors/ stakeholders.
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Proficiency in working with digital tools that support operational efficiency (e.g., CRMs, project management software, Microsoft Office/Google Suite)
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Ability to translate organisational strategy into actionable operational plans
Personal Attributes:
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Passionate about social justice, youth development, and environmental sustainability
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Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
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Commitment to The Skill Mill’s values of opportunity, integrity, and excellence.
What We Offer:
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The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people and the environment.
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A supportive and purpose-driven work environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth as part of a growing social enterprise.
Essential Requirements:
Experience:
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Proven senior leadership experience in managing operations, ideally within criminal justice or a social enterprise, charity, or environmental services sector.
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Demonstrable ability to lead and manage complex operational delivery in multiple geographical areas, ensuring quality and consistency across teams.
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Demonstrable success in growing an organisation or enhancing service delivery, including securing contracts and partnerships.
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Experience managing diverse teams in a hybrid work environment
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Experience of working effectively with external partners, including commissioners, criminal justice agencies and/or commercial organisations.
Skills and Abilities:
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Analytical mindset with experience in budgeting, performance monitoring, and process improvement.
Qualifications and Certifications:
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A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., business management, operations, or social enterprise leadership) is preferred but not essential.
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Enhanced DBS check is required.
About The Skill Mill:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
The Skill Mill is an innovative social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We provide employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions, equipping them with skills and experience through delivering high-quality environmental services, such as grounds maintenance, horticulture, and flood prevention. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, enhance employability, and create sustainable social and environmental impact.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
Our Individual Giving programme is central to our fundraising strategy to increase
our unrestricted, sustainable income. This is a key role, focused on recruiting and stewarding
donors across a range of channels including face-to-face, direct mail and digital.
As this is a new role, we would like you to own it from the outset, and it is an exciting opportunity to build on the plans in place for fundraising campaigns, and face to face regular giving acquisition.
The role will involve managing all aspects of acquisition and stewardship. This will include agreeing propositions, recruiting and managing third party suppliers such as face-toface agencies, briefing creative for digital asks and liaising with our in-house comms team to
create engaging fundraising copy and materials. The Individual Giving Manager will also be
responsible for developing and delivering the stewardship programme to maximise loyalty
and lifetime value.
We fund better hospital buildings and facilities, pioneering research and advanced medical equipment.



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Do you have a heart for mission and a head for processes? Do you have outstanding influencing, analytical and partnership management skills?
Fixed term (two-year contract), part-time: 14 hours a week worked flexibly with opportunity for home working / occasional travel.
· Location: Kenya
· Starting salary £10,776 based on two days per week (£26,940 FTE) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
· 11 days of annual leave per annum (28 days full-time equivalent) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
· Generous rewards and wellbeing package
We welcome applications from everyone. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Your role
A key part of CMS’s approach to mission is to engage in mission through partnership with locally based organisations and people (we call these “strategic partners”). CMS seeks to bring value to these partnerships in three key ways: catalysing and building movement, resourcing mission activity (through grants) and placing people.
Your role (working under the mission manager’s guidance) is to apply the relevant policies, processes and systems across partnerships in Africa, in support of the mission team’s work, and to help the team track its progress against our mission aims.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society (CMS) is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience of partnership management and development as well as understand grant making and capacity building processes. S/he will have strong analytical skills, be comfortable with maths, finance and data; demonstrate clear written and oral English ability, be relational and able to influence/inspire (work through others) and be a logical thinker.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a practicing Christian and committed to CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by Sunday 22 March 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on in late March/ early April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya
To apply
Please send your application form and CV tvia our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



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A Rocha UK is a unique Christian nature conservation charity that mobilises Christians and churches to care for the natural world. We equip and inspire Christians to enjoy, nurture, and defend nature; and we run the Eco Church and related eco denominational schemes, such as Eco Dioceses. Our Conservation work is a core component of the project portfolio at A Rocha UK. We manage our own nature reserve at Foxearth Meadows in Essex and manage the Partners in Action programme, which consists of a network of over 60 organisations and sites managing over 20,000 acres of land for nature. The conservation team is also responsible for oversight of our scientific work and related data. Currently we are working on a trial scheme to assess climate resilient tree planting techniques at four locations around the UK.
Purpose of role:
This role will make a significant contribution to the efficient running of the Conservation Department by supporting the Head of Conservation in their leadership of the programme and the wider Conservation team in the smooth running of the Partners in Action programme. This year A Rocha UK will be undertaking a strategic review of our conservation work and the Conservation Team Administrator will play a role in supporting the admin function behind the review process. The post will play a key role in the facilitation of good communication between the Conservation Team and other departments, to ensure efficient and effective joint working. The successful candidate will possess good organisational skills, with excellent teamwork skills, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Please see the attachment for full responsibilites. For more information on our organisation, please visit our profile.
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The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of reading.
Inspired by Her Majesty The Queen’s passion for literature, and founded by The Queen in 2023, we connect readers around the world with books, authors and ideas through curated content, grassroots partnerships, innovative neuroscientific research, collaborations and major live events. We believe books enrich lives, strengthen communities and support wellbeing.
The Queen’s Reading Room is entering an exciting new phase of growth — and partnerships are central to our future.
We are seeking an exceptional Projects and Partnerships Coordinator to help grow and deliver our grassroots partnerships and flagship initiatives, including The Queen’s Reading Medal and pioneering neuroscientific research projects exploring the impact of reading.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile and ambitious charity at a pivotal moment — and to help shape meaningful national initiatives that champion the power and benefits of reading.
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of our programme delivery and partnership development.
You will:
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Build and support grassroots partnerships with organisations including shelters, refuges and prisons
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Oversee the coordination of key projects, including neuroscientific and academic research partnerships
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Oversee development of pilot projects with employers and workplaces
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Support the development of training toolkits and resources for partner organisations
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Coordinate book donation initiatives to community settings
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Work closely with our Impact Manager to ensure compelling qualitative and quantitative data is gathered from partnerships
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Explore technological solutions (such as digital platforms or an app) to help scale our grassroots activity
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Contribute to the planning of conferences and roundtables to share impact, research findings and sector learning
As this area grows, the role will evolve to include greater responsibility for convening partners and positioning The Queen’s Reading Room as a thought leader in the field.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
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Experienced in coordinating projects or partnerships in a charity, cultural, education or academic setting
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Confident working with senior stakeholders, academics and community partners
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Comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
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Interested in impact measurement and using evidence to strengthen programmes
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Motivated by the power of reading and literature to transform lives
Experience working with research institutions, developing training resources, delivering events, or supporting digital platforms would be advantageous.
Working Arrangements
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Hybrid working, home-based with regular travel to London and the option to work in an office based in London Victoria. Our ideal candidate is based in or around London and must have the right to work in the UK.
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Occasional UK travel.
Why Join Us?
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Play a key role in a growing and ambitious national charity
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Contribute to high-profile and meaningful initiatives
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Help shape scalable grassroots programmes
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Work within a collaborative and mission-driven team
If you are excited by the idea of combining partnerships, projects, impact and innovation — and want to help champion reading on a national stage — we would love to hear from you.
The charity working to celebrate and promote the power and benefits of reading; founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla.
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12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London / Hybrid Working
Sector: Not-for-Profit
About the Organisation
Our client is a large, complex organisation operating in the not-for-profit sector, with a diverse portfolio. With an annual income exceeding £100 million, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation to modernise its finance systems and improve service delivery.
The Finance department operates across multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial sustainability. The team is currently engaged in a major transformation programme, including system upgrades and process improvements. This interim role has been created to allow the current Head of FP&A more time to focus on this transformation. The interim will focus on BAU.
The JobT
his is a senior interim leadership role within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. As Head of FP&A (Finance Business Partnering), you will:
- Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, ensuring consistent and high-quality financial support across the organisation
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
- Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes
- Support the Head of FP&A and collaborate with other senior finance leaders
- Lead on business-as-usual change initiatives, including internal audit actions and risk mitigation
- Act as a senior finance representative on project boards and steering groups
- Promote financial accountability and literacy across the organisation
You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of strategic insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
The Person
You'll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis. You'll bring:
Essential Experience:
- Leadership of finance business partnering
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Large complex organisation background
- Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving
- Experience developing and motivating teams
- Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures
Essential Skills:
- Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
- Strong analytical and presentation capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
- Organised, proactive, and resilient
Desirable:
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel
- Experience with financial planning tools
- Knowledge of charity finance and SORP (not essential)
What's in it for you?
- Salary: £80,000 plus
- Non-contributory pension (8%-15%)
- 28 days annual leave + 3 additional gratuity days
- Flexible working and strong work-life balance
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to lead through change and make a meaningful impact
What to Do Next
If you're a strategic finance leader looking for a rewarding interim opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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Location: Sheffield
Salary: Grade 3 - £31,600 per annum pro rata for part time
Hours: Part time – 31.75 per week
Contract: Fixed term until end of May 2027
Closing date: Thursday 26th March 2026 at 11:30pm
Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you’re looking for an exciting new career opportunity join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
Your focus will be to deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub’s local community priorities, working alongside people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people’s housing rights.
You will also work in local community settings and with community groups to deliver advice and rights awareness workshops and make sure that people with lived experience of homelessness have opportunities to share their story, give their opinions and participate in the design and delivery of Shelter services. Offering day to day support to volunteers, providing learning, shadowing and mentoring and being a consistent role model for our values are also key aspects of the role.
About you
You are able to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and are able to progress to specialist level knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records, advise and support clients to make informed decisions. A proven record of delivering group workshops and presentations is essential, as is a collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the team
Shelter Sheffield has 70 staff plus volunteers and has been providing housing advice and support services within the area for over 20 years, specialising in emergency homelessness work, intensive support to children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We provide front line support to over 5,000 people a year in the city and work to improve the underlying systems that prevent people from living securely in suitable, safe, affordable accommodation.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format:
- Knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
- Ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
- Experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations
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Are you looking for your very first job? Want to build skills, grow your confidence, and get paid while you learn? We’re offering a brilliant opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their career to join our Finance Team. This is a hands-on, paid apprenticeship where you’ll rotate across the whole of our functions: statutory reporting, management accounts, suppliers and payments, invoicing and debtors and supporting the month and year end processes.
This role is designed for someone with little to no previous work experience, you must be at least 18 years of age, maybe you’ve just finished college, or taken part in a King’s Trust programme. You’ll get full training, learn how a national charity supports its people, and build real-world experience that could lead to a future career in, accounting, finance, administration or beyond.
This is a full-time post (5 days a week), you will be studying for one day a week towards the Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting qualification and will need GCSE English and Maths (Level 4 or A-C grade) or equivalent.
We’re looking for someone reliable, happy to learn our IT systems, a confident communicator and most importantly, has a good eye for detail. There will be an assessment day at our Birmingham Centre on Tuesday 7th April and final interviews within two weeks of the assessment day.
We will be looking for the candidate to start in September 2026. Initially this will be 18-month fixed term contract with a view to a permanent position and progression to Level 3 dependent on the needs of the Trust. Candidates who already hold an equivalent or higher qualification in Accounting are not eligible for this role.
If you're ready to start your career journey in a supportive and inclusive team, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake is the national, acclaimed charity delivering the National Road Victim Service, a specialist, accredited, UK-wide support service for road victims, delivering case-managed care for anyone who has been bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash or who is supporting a road crash victim.
Not your average job: This is a highly specialised frontline role supporting people affected by traumatic road deaths and life-changing injuries. We are seeking candidates with a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and experience supporting people through the impact of traumatic bereavement and/or injury.
You will provide a specialist trauma-informed and bereavement-informed approach to care, helping individuals and families navigate the immediate and long-term impact of sudden loss or catastrophic injury. You will undertake a comprehensive needs, risk and safety assessment from which a bespoke support plan will be agreed with the person and/or families, ensuring that immediate wellbeing needs, vulnerabilities and safeguarding considerations are identified and addressed.
By joining this role, you will make a profound difference to individuals and families during their most difficult moments, helping them regain stability, access practical and emotional support, and navigate the complexities of the criminal justice or coronial process with guidance and care.
Take a look at our comprehensive job description for more details.
What we offer:
- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
- Birthday day off (taken any time)
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working
- A rewarding role with purpose
- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need energised and resilient self-starters with experience in supporting traumatic grief and post-traumatic stress. a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Experience in the following sectors often provides a robust toolkit of high-level transferable skills: Police or criminal justice roles, family liaison, counselling or trauma support, health and social care, casework in any related field
Specifically seeking candidates with:
- Experience with people affected by trauma, sudden bereavement, or serious injury
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice and ability to provide support sensitively
- Experience identifying and responding to safeguarding and vulnerability concerns
- Strong advocacy skills ability to act as a powerful voice for service users, expertly navigating external networks, assemble resources and cross-functional support where required.
About us: At Brake, we are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences, and particularly encourage candidates from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our work and enable us to deliver the best possible support to individuals and families affected by road trauma. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it
If you are passionate about making a difference and share our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we want to hear from you.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
An enhanced DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
If writing a cover letter isn't your thing, why not send us a short video telling us about why you think you'd be a great for for our charity.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.

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Salary: £29,264 per annum
Location: HMP Bedford and HMP Littlehey
Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP Bedford & HMP Littlehey
Full time role (Part time role 3 days at HMP Bedford or 2 days at HMP Littlehey considered).
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Bedford and HMP Littlehey. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role is a fixed term role until 31st May 2027 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award
?Interviews are planned for 17th April 2026
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At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our Graduate Programme.
An opportunity...
This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the non‑profit sector, develop essential professional skills, and play a meaningful part in transforming the lives of children and young people.
What sets our graduate programme apart is the real responsibility and purposeful work we release our graduates into - our relational culture and approach to leadership brings significant opportunities for influence. You’ll build on your passions, strengths and interests as you get involved in key areas of TLG’s work, contributing to impact that truly matters.
You’ll be based primarily within one TLG team, giving you the space to grow specialist skills and make a real difference. Your placement will be matched to your unique strengths and interests. Alongside this, you’ll gain wider experience through inter‑departmental projects, enabling you to develop a broad understanding of the charity sector and how different teams work together.
Examples of teams your role could sit within include Fundraising & Supporter Engagement, Marketing, Communications & Advocacy, Programmes, Executive Support & Operations, Digital/IT.
There will be a wealth of development opportunities at you fingertips as part of the programme, designed to accelerate your growth and equip you for a successful career in the charity sector.
You’ll be the driving force in drawing together your own unique mix of diverse experiences to maximise your career development and enhance your impact. Some of what’s on offer includes:
· Potential for a funded qualification or further professional training
· Access to an external coach to support your development
· Potential for external mentoring or short-term external placements
· Opportunities to work with and shadow Heads of Department across TLG
· Dedicated time to visit other organisations and build sector insight
· Participation in the Graduate Programme book club, with input from senior leaders
· Action learning sets and development sessions led by senior leaders
· Access to TLG’s internal leadership and development programmes
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Onsite in Marylebone
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 2027
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £61,388 per annum
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Senior Facilities Manager. The organisation is a renowned, music specialist higher education institution based in Central London, searching for an experienced and proactive professional to lead estate management operations and ensure the smooth running of facilities on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of the Estates strategy, overseeing all operational facilities management and ensuring excellent customer service.
- Manage operational teams, service providers, and contractors across soft services, hard services, M&E, fire, telephony, and security.
- Oversee security operations (access, keys, CCTV, security staff) and act as the out-of-hours emergency contact.
- Maintain responsibility for key licences, the asset register, and Health & Safety compliance.
- Monitor external contracts, procurement, budgets, and supplier performance to ensure value for money and best practice.
- Manage contract documentation, operational processes, and Estates-related project work.
- Drive continuous improvement and carry out additional duties as required by the Director of Finance.
Requirements
- Recent experience in a similar role, ideally within the higher education or not-for-profit sector.
- Excellent operations, project, and estate management knowledge, including ability to oversee multiple sights and engaging suppliers/contractors.
- Ability to make quick decisions with significant impact., and take ownership of decisions to successful resolution.
- Proactive nature and strong attention to detail.
- Confident managing teams and supporting professional development.
- High quality communication and interpersonal skills.
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.
Mortlake Community Association is looking for an experienced Interim Director to join a vibrant and inclusive local charity in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The main purpose of the role is to maintain our growing profile as a community hub and support our range of varied activities. Experience of working with service users and volunteers in a local community setting is essential. The post is offered on a fixed term 9 month contract, starting in May 2026 to align with our Director’s maternity leave.
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Fixed term contract
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£40k (Pro-rata) plus pension
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25 hours pw - Hours are flexible but we will require this post to be on site at least 3 days per week.
The Interim Director is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the charity and Mortlake Hall, including staff leadership and supervision, financial management, fundraising, partnership working, building management, and monitoring and evaluation. The role requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills to ensure MCA remains at the heart of community life in Mortlake; recognised as a model of good practice within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Key Accountabilities:
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Work with the Board of Trustees to implement the vision and strategic direction of MCA.
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Take overall responsibility for the operational management and day-to-day financial management of the charity and Mortlake Hall.
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Work closely with current Director of MCA in run-up to maternity leave and maintaining contact, especially during the statutory Keep In Touch days (KIT).
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Maintain relationship with existing funders for the charity and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
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Oversee building and facilities management, working closely with the Building & Facilities Subcommittee.
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Ensure that the local community is engaged with the work of MCA through ongoing consultation, discussion and community planning activities/events.
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Respond proactively to changes in the voluntary, statutory and wider sectors to ensure the charity’s sustainability while maintaining its identity and independence.
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Senior leadership or management experience within a charity, voluntary, community or not-for-profit organisation.
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Experience working with, reporting to, or supporting a Board of Trustees or equivalent governance body.
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Proven experience of managing and supporting staff and volunteers.
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Demonstrable experience of securing funding, including writing successful funding bids and managing funder relationships.
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Experience of budget management and financial oversight, working closely with a Treasurer or finance lead.
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Experience of overseeing projects or programmes, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
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Experience of managing buildings, facilities or community assets (or the ability to develop this quickly).
Desirable experience:
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Experience leading a community centre or multi-use community facility.
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Experience of partnership working with local authorities, statutory bodies and community organisations.
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Experience of organisational development.
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Knowledge of Mortlake community and/ or the voluntary sector within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Mortlake Community Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the voluntary and community sector.
Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026
Interviews: 10 and/or 13 April 2026 (in person at Mortlake)
To sustainably improve health and wellbeing in Mortlake and nearby communities by reducing isolation, promoting inclusion and empowering the community



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