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JOB DESCRIPTION: Site Manager
Job Title: Site Manager
Department: Operations / Management
Reports to: Head of Operations
Main Function of the Job: To provide leadership and strategic oversight for a designated site, ensuring all activities align with the Charity’s objectives and budgetary targets. The Site Manager is responsible for the performance of their team, the safety of the environment, and the successful delivery of client development programs.
- Strategic Leadership: Display and install a passion for the charity’s aims, ensuring the site meets its targets and development goals.
- Team Management: Oversee Support Workers and volunteers, managing issues in line with organisational policy and fostering professional discipline.
- Operational Oversight: Ensure site security, maintenance, and the professional appearance of facilities.
- Client Advocacy: Champion the needs of Where Next clients, ensuring their welfare is paramount and that their personal goals are reviewed and recorded to schedule.
- Stakeholder Relations: Uphold high standards of customer satisfaction and represent the Charity professionally to all stakeholders.
- Financial Accountability: Ensure all monetary activities on-site are carried out in strict accordance with policy and procedure.
Location While primarily based at a specific site, the Site Manager will collaborate across all Where Next units to ensure organisational consistency and provide cross-site support as required.
Staff Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of Support Workers, volunteers, and clients.
- Responsible for staff work planning, attendance monitoring, and performance reviews.
- Lead the team in implementing client-centred plans and ensuring paperwork quality is consistent.
Main Duties
- Program Management: Oversee the identification, preparation, and implementation of training and work opportunities for clients.
- Quality Control: Audit and ensure all client programs are monitored, assessed, and recorded as required by the organisation and external bodies.
- Health & Safety: Act as the primary lead for Health and Safety enforcement on-site, including infection control and safe equipment usage.
- Development: Identify and secure new development opportunities for the Charity and initiate new activity ideas.
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the team regarding client needs and organisational requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Level 3 or higher qualification in a relevant field (Health & Social Care, Management, or Horticulture).
- Licensing: A valid driver’s license is essential.
- Experience: Proven experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably within a charitable or care-based environment.
- Certification: Must hold and maintain a valid First Aid Certificate.
Tools and Equipment
- Proficiency in the safe operation of hand and power tools relevant to the site (e.g., nursery or carpentry tools).
- Responsibility for ensuring all staff are adequately trained before using specific equipment.
Working Conditions
- Involves working in open-air nursery conditions, requiring physical effort for gardening, landscaping, and logistical tasks (loading/unloading).
- Requirement to work flexible hours, including outside traditional hours, to meet the needs of the Charity.
Aptitude/Skills
- Sensitivity: Deep understanding and sensitivity to the demands of working with clients with learning disabilities.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to different teams and lead through change.
- Proactive Growth: Committed to Continuous Personal Development and maintaining high standards of personal discipline.
Registered Charity 
21 - 50
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Overview of the Role: We are recruiting a South East Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park to:
· Lead the National Education Nature Park programme across South East England, increasing participation in schools and education settings
· Manage and support a regional Programme Officer, including performance, development and wellbeing
· Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, local authorities, NGOs and environmental networks
· Deliver a regional engagement strategy aligned with national KPIs on biodiversity, climate education and wellbeing
· Be a passionate advocate for nature-based learning, sustainability, biodiversity gain and green skills for children and young people
· Manage a regional budget, travel planning and reporting, ensuring compliance and audit requirements
· Facilitate workshops, training and events for educators, children and young people
· Provide expert guidance on outdoor learning, horticulture, biodiversity and environmental education resources
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Location: Home-based within the South East region, with regular travel across the region, or opportuntiy to be based at RHS Wisley.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) to 31st July 2027
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Overview of the Role: We are recruiting a London Senior Programme Officer for the National Education Nature Park to:
· Lead the National Education Nature Park programme across London, increasing participation in schools and education settings
· Manage and support a regional Programme Officer, including performance, development and wellbeing
· Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, local authorities, NGOs and environmental networks
· Deliver a regional engagement strategy aligned with national KPIs on biodiversity, climate education and wellbeing
· Be a passionate advocate for nature-based learning, sustainability, biodiversity gain and green skills for children and young people
· Manage a regional budget, travel planning and reporting, ensuring compliance and audit requirements
· Facilitate workshops, training and events for educators, children and young people
· Provide expert guidance on outdoor learning, horticulture, biodiversity and environmental education resources
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Location: Home-based within the London region, with regular travel across the region, or opportuntiy to be based at RHS Vincent Square.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.