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The Role of Director of Property
Effective management of clergy housing and glebe assets is critical to supporting mission and ministry across the Diocese which covers Coventry, Warwickshire and part of Solihull.
As we discern a new vision and strategy, we are seeking a leader who someone who can shape and deliver robust strategies for our clergy housing and glebe portfolios.
They will oversee 156 clergy houses valued at £18.6m and a glebe portfolio valued at c£34m, comprising commercial property, agricultural land, and farming tenancies.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of managing a diverse property, commercial and agricultural assets alongside proven leaderships skills. Membership of RICS or CIB is required, and the successful applicant will be professional, approachable and results focused.
This post reports to the Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive and is based in Coventry.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We welcome Diversity at the Diocesan Board of Finance
We are dedicated to employing staff with diverse backgrounds, abilities and working styles.
We understand that a diversity of ability can involve a diversity of needs.
We are committed to actively supporting all staff members to fulfil their potential.
If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodivergent, and feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you. If you meet the shortlisting criteria then we guarantee that we will offer you an interview.
All employees undertake equality, diversity and inclusion training.
There is no Occupational requirement for the successful applicant to be a Christian. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of faith or belief system.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jacqueline Ladds, Diocesan Secretary & Chief Executive
Closing date for applications: 13th April 2026
Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: 30th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an ambitious, driven and visionary Head of Fundraising to lead our expanding team at a pivotal moment in our journey. As we launch our new three-year fundraising strategy, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing charity and play a leading role in delivering sustainable income that directly supports local children and families.
With the backing of an engaged Board of Trustees and a passionate, committed team, you will provide strategic leadership across all income streams. You will guide and inspire our small but high-performing fundraising team to grow and diversify income — strengthening individual giving through innovative donor acquisition and impactful campaigns, while also supporting the development of our corporate partnerships, community fundraising and events programmes. You will work remotely with travel around Herts & Bucks.
This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to build, innovate and leave a lasting legacy. You will have the autonomy to test new ideas, drive performance and embed a culture of ambition and collaboration, ensuring fundraising excellence across the organisation.
Every day in this role brings variety, challenge and purpose. Most importantly, your leadership will directly enable hospice-at-home care, specialist play services and life-enhancing family days for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Your work will make a tangible difference to families facing the most difficult of times — helping ensure they receive the care, joy and support they deserve.
Line Manager: Provisionally the Chairman of the board of trustees
Accountable to: Provisionally the Pepper Foundation board of trustees
Primary objectives: The Head of Fundraising manages a small, expanding team to deliver sustainable fundraising income. Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week with some flexibility on when hours are worked.
Salary: £46000-£50000 FTE Pro Rata (depending on experience).
Pension: We make a 5% contribution to your pension with a minimum of 3% from the employee based on salary paid. Benefits: Mileage allowance in accordance with HMRC guidelines, provision of laptop and mobile phone for performance of duties, reimbursement of work expenses and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Specialisms: The Head of Fundraising will specialise in increasing income through donor development and legacy fundraising whilst having a good, general understanding of community, corporate, events and challenge fundraising.
Office location: Your primary place of work will be at home, but significant time will be spent out and about meeting supporters and colleagues. Pepper has access to meeting facilities and a small operational base in Berkhamsted.
Area of operation: Fundraising will take place in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. There will be occasional visits and meetings outside this area.
Professional development: The Head of Fundraising will be encouraged to undertake training and professional development activities in line with their duties and career aspirations.
Management: The Head of Fundraising will manage and support:
• the fundraising team comprising a Fundraising Officer and Community Fundraiser
• the communications, marketing and PR agency
• our Database administrator (volunteer, part time)
• our Volunteer Co-ordinator (volunteer, part time)
Works with:
• the Head of Trusts and Foundations
• the Accounts Administrator (volunteer, part time)
Key relationships:
• Pepper supporters, patrons, companies, donors, contractors, suppliers and volunteers
• Pepper board of trustees
• Colleagues at our partner hospices
Key requirements:
• Work with trustees and colleagues to develop organisational and fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets.
• Work closely with the charity’s communications, marketing and PR agency to manage the charity’s online presence including website and social media platforms and extend the charity’s audience reach to generate support for fundraising campaigns and events.
• Work with the fundraising team to deliver events and initiatives and build relationships to raise funds for the charity
• Build fundraising campaigns to gain support through direct marketing
• Deliver agreed fundraising strategies, business plans and budgets
• Drive, monitor and report on the progress of the fundraising strategy and budget
• Ensure that the charity’s case for support is compelling, inspirational and effective
• Maximise, develop and retain records of financial contributions from all sources
• Raise public awareness to position the charity as one of the top three local charities
• Agree objectives, manage and motivate the team and provide the support needed to deliver their objectives including appropriate professional development and training
• Attend meetings and events to deliver promotional talks and presentations about the charity
• Use the charity’s Donorfy CRM database and other sources to mine and prospect for new donors and deliver a donor development programme
• Attend trustee meetings and prepare reports on all fundraising and marketing activities
• Manage the recruitment of new fundraising staff and volunteers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
War on Want challenges the root causes of poverty and injustice. We run impactful campaigns in the UK - and work with partner organisations across the Global South. We are currently relaunching our trade justice campaigning and are looking for an energetic early career campaigner to work on it.
The trade system sits at the heart of the rigged global economy. It perpetuates social, economic and climate injustice. From fossil fuel corporations suing governments in secret courts, to British mining giants violently extracting minerals from countries in the Global South, to upholding neocolonial patterns of economic inequality.
Our re-launched campaign will challenge these secret ‘ISDS’ courts and the dangerous global rush for critical minerals, while championing trade justice.
This is a diverse and challenging role. On a typical day, the successful candidate might be planning a panel discussion, producing social media content, meeting an MP, carrying out research, organising a protest, or coordinating with allied organisations. We are looking for an ambitious self-starter with a passion for social justice.
Take a look at the application pack or get in touch to find out more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Media and Communications Officer to join our team at Endometriosis UK and help us make a real difference for the 1.5 million in the UK with the disease. This is a crucial, busy and varied role working closely with the Head of Communications and Campaigns to raise awareness and increase the visibility of endometriosis and Endometriosis UK. You will be working as part of a small but ambitious communications and campaigns team with a strong commitment to raising awareness and achieving real change to help those living with endometriosis and menstrual health conditions.
The role will be ideal for a proactive, forward-thinking, and highly organised communications professional who is comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. The postholders priorities will range from being the first point of contact for media enquiries to drafting media statements to respond to Government announcements that could impact the lives of those affected by endometriosis. You’ll be able to identify news stories, opportunities, and effectively pitch ideas to high profile media outlets, and have experience in working with case studies and celebrities to share their stories with the media.
At Endometriosis UK, we’re lucky to work with incredible volunteers with lived experience of endometriosis, who have important and compelling stories to tell.
You’ll be experienced or have a passion for working with case studies to bring their stories to life – and build and nurture relationships with case studies and high profile ambassadors to ensure that those with lived experience are at the heart of our communications.
You’ll be a born storyteller with excellent project coordination skills; able to meet tight deadlines and often last-minute media requests.
We are looking for someone who brings fresh ideas to the table, and will be able to work with teams across the organisation to support the organisations communications outputs – this could include supporting with written materials and publications, drafting copy for the website, or producing compelling newsletter content.
Your work will play a crucial role in supporting the endometriosis community and delivering on our ambitious 2025 -2030 strategy.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 16th March
Interview date: Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March
Please note that for capacity reasons, we are only able to get back to successful candidates on the status of their application.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Development Officer (x2)
Salary: NJC Spinal Scale Point 20 – £32,597 pro rata (£26,077.60)
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Location: North Yorkshire (minimum one day per week in our office at Askham Bryan, with blended working and travel across the county)
At Community First Yorkshire, our vision is to help people across Yorkshire live happier, healthier lives through thriving, connected, inclusive and sustainable communities.
We’re looking for two passionate and skilled Development Officers to join our VCSE Support team - recruitment made possible by internal progression and upcoming retirement.
About the role
If you’re someone who enjoys supporting people, strengthening community organisations, and helping charities to fulfil their potential, this could be the perfect opportunity. As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for North Yorkshire, our role is to support and advocate for our incredible voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
You’ll provide high quality organisational development support to charities, voluntary groups and community organisations. This includes guidance on:
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Governance and legal structures
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Volunteer management and best practice
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Funding enquiries and sustainability
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General organisational development advice
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Facilitation and training delivery.
We are particularly interested in applicants with strong skills and experience in charity law, governance and volunteer management.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Approachable, supportive and a confident relationship builder
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Experienced in working with charities and community organisations
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Skilled in delivering training and facilitating groups
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Knowledgeable about community development principles
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Positive, collaborative and solution-focused
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Take a look at the job description for more details; to apply, send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’re perfect for this role, along with your confidential details form and equal opportunities form (Job descriptions and forms are available on our website - click on Get Involved/Find a new job)
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Interviews: In person on Wednesday 1 April 2026
We may begin interviewing strong candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Carole Roberts, Head of VCSE Support
Our vision is a vibrant Yorkshire where strong inclusive communities thrive, and everyone has an opportunity to live well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you passionate about children’s literacy? Do you want to use your skills and experience to enable opportunity for children living with little or no access to books and reading? Can you help create a home environment where reading for pleasure is part of the fabric of family life? If so, read on - we may have just the job for you here at Doorstep Library!
We are looking for a Reading Project Leader, to deliver some of our reading projects in London on a part-time, term-time only basis. You will lead a team of volunteers on three projects per week, being present at a community base/online while your volunteer team visits local families and reads with children. You will also have the opportunity to read with families yourself.
You will be a resourceful, confident decision maker able to operate independently to support your team and be able to engage with our community partners and beneficiaries.
CV should be maximum two sides of A4
Cover letter maximum one side of A4.
Applications which do not meet these criterial will not be considered
Previous applicants need not apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Our Values
Our values underpin everything we do:
- Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
- Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
- Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
- Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.
About the role
As a Data Officer, you will ensure that the data we hold and transfer in or out is accurate and high quality so that reporting is appropriate for effective operational management and decision making.
The Data Officer plays a key role in supporting the Refugee Council’s data-driven operations by ensuring that data practices are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organisational standards. Operating with a degree of independence, the postholder applies sound judgment and initiative to manage daily data responsibilities, troubleshoot issues, and respond to evolving service needs. They ensure that the right data practices are in place, enabling others across the organisation to work confidently and effectively with data.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week.
Staff Benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Work Life Balance Policies
- Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
- And more!
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.
Closing date: 23 March 2026.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Organisational Vision & Context:
As we journey towards our vision to bring fulness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as a Church Relationship Lead for our Make Lunch programme.
While our programmes vary, they share one common thread: an unwavering resolve to see lives transformed for good. Mobilising over 200 churches and 1,500 volunteers, TLG’s volunteer programmes – Early Intervention and Make Lunch – currently support around 5,000 children and their families each year. However, our vision goes further: we aim to see many more churches partner with us to transform lives in their communities.
This Role’s Impact:
We are seeking an experienced, relational, and highly organised leader with a strong passion for the issues of mental health, poverty, and social justice that underpin Make Lunch. Working alongside other Church Relationship Leads, this role will train, support, and develop church-based volunteer Make Lunch teams, ensuring they provide effective support and meaningful connection to children, young people, and families in their communities.
With excellent people, communication and training skills, the postholder will nurture positive, growing relationships with volunteer Make Lunch Coordinators, enabling excellent programme leadership at a local level. Operationally astute and confident in bringing constructive challenge, they will ensure all Make Lunch activities are safe and fully compliant. Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, they will foster a growth mindset among those they support, maximising the impact of Make Lunch both locally and nationally.
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.
Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE), including Tuesdays
Closing Date: Sunday 29th March
Initial Interviews: Monday 13th April – Online
Final Interviews: Tuesday 21st April – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about supporting people affected by cancer? Do you believe everyone deserves equitable access to compassionate, personalised support—regardless of their background or circumstances? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated person to join our Beyond Diagnosis Service across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
In this role, you will:
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Support people affected by cancer through personalised care planning
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Connect individuals to voluntary and community sector support
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Build strong relationships with partners and clinical teams
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Support and supervise volunteers
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Help develop local referral pathways and increase the service’s reach
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Maintain accurate data and contribute to monitoring and evaluation
We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, community focused and committed to reducing health inequalities.
If you’re passionate about improving people’s lives and want to work in a supportive, values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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One of London’s historic “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries, the Cemetery Park is now a Local Nature Reserve and a vital green space in the heart of the East End — where biodiversity, heritage and community come together.
Founded in 1990, the Friends are an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting and caring for this unique site. Now, we are looking for a values-driven, collaborative leader to help strengthen our organisation for the future.
About the role
This is a senior leadership position within a collaborative charity structure. You will:
– Work closely with the Board of Trustees on strategy and governance
– Lead on finance, fundraising and organisational sustainability
– Support and develop staff and volunteers
– Represent the charity externally
– Work in close partnership with our longstanding Cemetery Park Manager
Importantly, this is not a corporate CEO role. It is an opportunity to lead within a community-rooted, place-based charity where humility, partnership and emotional intelligence matter as much as strategy.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has senior experience in a charity or values-led organisation
- Understands governance and financial sustainability
- Can build trust with staff, volunteers and stakeholders
- Is excited by heritage, conservation and community
As a small charity, this role balances strategic thinking with hands-on involvement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 150 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
The role is full-time and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
We are looking for a Societies Development Coordinator to provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the 400+ clubs and societies, committees and volunteers. They will support the delivery of a variety of student led events and activities, empowering and enabling student leaders. This role will put students’ experience at the forefront of everything we do, focusing on providing excellent management of stakeholder relationships, problem solving and risk management with student activities.
Do you have experience in organising and managing a variety of events; or enabling volunteers to deliver events? Do you have Knowledge and understanding of student activities programmes including clubs, societies and volunteering?
If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and busy workload, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and be committed to working in a democratic and student led environment.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Lancashire
Assessment Cente: 1st of April in-person
Are you ready for an adventure-filled role that makes a real difference? As a Youth Development Lead, you can expect to spend four days a week outdoors, delivering life-changing programmes to vulnerable young people, rain or shine. With activities like bushcraft, paddling, climbing, and hill walking, you’ll use your skills to inspire confidence and build resilience. Your hands-on approach will help break down barriers and empower young people to reach their potential.
Ideal candidates will have experience working with vulnerable individuals and delivering outdoor learning programmes. While your week will be spent mostly delivering sessions outdoors, expect one day a week at a desk planning sessions and recording data. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about supporting young people through meaningful, adventurous experiences, we want to hear from you!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Paper & Cup is recruiting a Charity Shop Manager to run our day-to-day retail operation within our social enterprise space.
Paper & Cup is part of Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), supporting people in recovery from addiction and homelessness through training and work experience.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week, including weekend work / bank holidays) with a starting salary of £27,000 per year.
A bit about you
You’re friendly, hands-on and well organised, with strong customer service instincts and an eye for clothing, fashion and presentation. You’re confident leading a small team of staff and volunteers, setting clear standards, and keeping things running smoothly from rotas and stock to merchandising, quality, hygiene and health & safety.
You’ll also be comfortable supporting trainee placements for people in recovery, working alongside SCT colleagues to help create a positive, professional learning environment with appropriate boundaries.
Please see the full Job Description attached.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how and why you’re a good match for the role.
Rebuilding lives affected by homelessness, addictions, unemployment, mental illness, and the criminal justice system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bedford Foodbank is an independent charity operating as a member of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks. We employ 2 paid full time and 5 part time staff and are supported by 120 volunteers each week. The mission of Bedford Foodbank is to provide emergency food and support to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring that no one in the community goes hungry. The vision is to be a beacon of hope and support for those facing financial difficulties providing a minimum of 3 days of emergency food and support.
Role Purpose
The Operations Director role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the foodbank, ensuring sustainable service delivery while driving income generation and fundraising growth. You will oversee operations, fundraising strategy, partnerships, and compliance, ensuring the charity can meet increasing community need in a financially sustainable way with a passion for tackling poverty.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all operational aspects of the foodbank, ensuring efficient, safe, and compassionate service delivery.
- Oversee logistics including food sourcing, storage, distribution, and volunteer deployment.
- Deliver a fundraising and grant writing strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability
- Monitor operational performance and report regularly to the Trustees.
- Managing employees and volunteers to ensure they are supported, motivated, and aligned with the charity’s mission
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, faith groups, businesses, schools, and other charities.
- Represent the foodbank at events, networks, and public forums to raise profile and funds.
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Safeguarding
Person Specification
- Demonstrable success in fundraising, income generation and grant writing.
- Passionate about tackling poverty with empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
- Understanding and sympathetic approach to clients, volunteers and referral agencies
- Running a small to medium size charity operation.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of a foodbank.
· Willingness to support and promote the Christian values of Bedford Foodbank
Requirements:
· Right to work in the UK
· Clean UK driving license
· Some evening and weekend work required
Use of AI in applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application – such as grammar, formatting, or drafting. We understand that using AI tools in this way can help you express your strengths more clearly. However, your final submission must be a genuine, accurate reflection of your own skills, experience, and understanding of the role.
To support integrity and transparency in our recruitment process, we ask that you include a brief note explaining where and how AI tools were used. Applications that appear overly generic, inconsistent with interview performance, or rely heavily on generative AI without clear attribution may raise concerns during the selection process.
Equal employment opportunity
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a gifted and collaborative Training Lead to coordinate and ensure delivery of high‑quality training for clergy, licensed lay ministers and parish leadership teams across the diocese.
As the Training Lead, you will be a key member of the St Martha’s College (SMC) team. St Martha’s College is at the heart of ministerial formation within the diocese, bringing together a growing range of training pathways including Foundations in Ministry, Occasional Courses, IME2, CMD, Clergy Wellbeing, and leadership development. This role plays a vital part in ensuring these programmes are coordinated, accessible and effective.
The Role
Some of the Key Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the planning and delivery of high‑quality training for clergy and lay ministers across the diocese.
- Shape and maintain the diocesan One Training Plan, working closely with Mission Team colleagues and external providers.
- Respond to training needs emerging from the Parish Needs Process and Ministerial Development Reviews.
- Support CMD (Continuing Ministerial Development) by helping allocate training allowances and coordinating diocesan training events, including Bishop’s Study Days and conferences.
- Lead the development of St Martha’s new online learning portal and line‑manage the E‑Learning Coordinator.
- Build and maintain a network of external resources and providers to help direct individuals to appropriate training.
- Manage communications with parishes, clergy and chaplaincies to ensure training opportunities are clearly and effectively promoted.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is skilled in planning, coordinating and managing multiple activities to time and budget
- Has experience designing and delivering training programmes.
- Is highly organised, able to manage multiple activities and work to deadlines.
- Builds strong, credible relationships and works well with clergy, volunteers and colleagues.
- Is confident facilitating groups and communicating clearly.
- Is comfortable recruiting, coordinating and supporting Volunteers.
- Has excellent administrative skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Understands church life and is committed to supporting ministry and mission.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Training Lead.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector.
· A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
· Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
· Employee assistance programme
· Ongoing learning and development opportunities
If this opportunity excites you and you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
This role carries an occupational requirement to be a practising Christian in line with the Equality Act 2010.
A DBS Disclosure is not required for this role.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.



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