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Stewardship Manager
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)
Full time
Salary: £44,931

Do you have the vision and experience to help churches grow a culture of generosity that supports mission and ministry? Are you able to inspire, equip, and encourage congregations to respond faithfully and joyfully to Christian giving?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in increasing the financial resources available for mission across the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Director, Archdeacons, and parish leaders, you will help embed generous giving practices and support churches to develop sustainable approaches to funding ministry.

This is an influential and relational role for someone who can combine theological understanding, financial insight, and strong communication skills to help parishes identify and overcome potential barriers to generosity and grow in confidence around Christian stewardship.

About the Role

You will support parishes and diocesan colleagues in building a culture of generosity and sustainable giving. Your key responsibilities will include:

· Leading the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese

· Working alongside the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving and develop parish offers

· Teaching and speaking in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on Christian generosity and stewardship

· Encouraging and supporting the use of the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools

· Promoting best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives

· Working with the Communications team to promote generosity through a range of media and resources

· Supporting training for clergy and lay leaders on teaching generosity and managing parish finances

· Using data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop practical strategies

· Contributing to diocesan strategy by ensuring generosity and giving are embedded in planning and initiatives

· Creating practical preaching and training resources to support local churches

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context

· Has experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies

· Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship

· Is confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in a range of contexts

· Has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and can motivate others to embrace new approaches

· Has a strong understanding of finance and the ability to analyse giving trends and data

· Is highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects

· Understands the culture and diversity of traditions within the Church of England

· A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)

· Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, including during evenings and weekends to meet with parishes.

What we can offer:

• Flexible working and TOIL

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026

Interviews will be held on:  21 April 2026

Salary: £55,407 per annum.

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Place of work: Hybrid with a minimum requirement of 24 in-person days per annum and significant travel across the UK including overnight stays (at least once a month) 

Join Our Team!

We are looking for someone to join us who will take the lead on improving the quality and standards of care for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis across the UK. As a member of the Senior Executive Team you will translate the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for healthcare professional support and quality improvement to achieve the charity’s strategic objectives.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.  Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.

Role Overview 

You’ll work with the Director of Services, Research and Evidence to develop and implement a healthcare professional services strategy in accordance with the charity’s strategic aims.  You will deliver the charity’s strategic leadership of the IBD UK Alliance and associated programmes of work as well as the implementation of the National Primary Care Diagnostic Pathway for lower gastrointestinal symptoms, and building a support offer for IBD nurses. You’ll be leading the strategic planning and budgeting for the Health Professional Support & Standards team, providing visible and influential leadership to the charity and driving a culture of high-performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

It is essential that youhave significant experience working in a health charity, leading a team that delivers programmes to support healthcare professionals. This includes developing education, driving engagement, and leading quality improvement initiatives across primary and secondary care.

You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders to improve standards of care. This is not a clinical role; we are seeking someone with proven experience leading healthcare professional support, education, engagement, and quality improvement programmes within a charity setting, rather than someone whose experience is primarily clinical.

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail.

In this role, there is plenty of scope for a hybrid approach working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 24 in person days a year, and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London.  There will be a requirement for significant travel and overnight stays around the UK (once a month on average). 

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

This pivotal role will shape how our 120 colleagues grow, develop and thrive — helping us build a motivated, skilled and kingdom-focused team. As our Learning & Engagement Manager, you'll design and deliver impactful learning programmes, create clear development pathways, champion employee voice, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organisation.  This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, bringing your skills and experience to deliver our mission to help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them. 

Learning and development

• Responsible for creating and implementing a programme to identify training and development needs across Stewardship, using assessment and analysis tools.
• Systematically supporting individuals to develop their personal learning plans and help identify learning opportunities to support this.
• Embed competencies and behaviours into job roles to improve recruitment and performance processes.
• Mapping all learning across the organisation to create clear learning pathways and opportunities for progression
• Identify and investigate learning methods, and create recommendations to facilitate training, learning and development for individuals and teams. 
• Work proactively with team leaders to prioritise learning & development, designing and creating training programmes which are team or group specific. 
• Design and implement innovative ways of encouraging informal learning across Stewardship and creating a framework to ensure this becomes a core part of organisational culture.
• Develop and organise ongoing training for line managers to support them to lead effectively and in line with servant leadership behaviours.
• Create high quality and accessible guidance to ensure all colleagues are accessing a full range of benefits and opportunities to learn, grow and develop while at Stewardship.
• Facilitate and deliver training to staff, with support from other PC&P members or LT.  For example, on equality & diversity, or coaching skills etc.
• Monitoring and reporting on learning expenditure, working closely with team leaders to ensure learning targets are being met.

Employee engagement

• Lead on developing our employee listening opportunities:
• Planning, implementation, analysis, presentation and follow up of our regular staff pulse surveys, working with team leaders to implement findings.
• Create a programme of listening at key moments of the employee lifecycle, e.g. returning to work after maternity leave, exit interviews, through probation etc.
• Facilitate and work with other staff to deliver topic-led consultations, gathering insights on specific areas.
• Oversee the exploration and development of an employee forum to strengthen employee voice.  Working to develop terms of reference, organise meetings, and facilitate speakers and feedback.
• Evaluate the impact of activities using a range of evidence and metrics to identify insights, trends and patterns.
• Working with the Head of PC&P to identify, implement and roll out any appropriate software to underpin employment engagement and learning. 

You will have:

• At least three years experience in a learning and development role, preferably at a management level.
• Experience of leading and implementing learning initiatives within organisations and have a passion to support colleagues to embed learning and grow in their role. 
• Good knowledge of learning theories, and experience of applying these within the organisational context.
• Experience of delivering learning initiatives to individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience of establishing a range of employee voice channels, and ability to evaluate findings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to your own personal development and learning.

Occupational Requirement (OR):  As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

• Active membership of local church congregation.
• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

1MM Regional Manager for London - £32,000 per annum plus London Weighting

6mth fixed term contract, extending subject to funding

No sponsorship available - only candidates with Right to Work in the UK status need apply

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Lead growth. Build partnerships. Drive high‑quality mentoring across the capital.

One Million Mentors (1MM) is looking for an ambitious and relationship‑driven Regional Manager to lead our work across Greater London. You’ll play a central role in expanding our impact, building powerful partnerships, and ensuring young people across the city access high‑quality mentoring opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Establish 100 new, high‑quality mentoring matches each quarter, ensuring mentors and mentees are trained and meeting.
• Meet all quality assurance KPIs and uphold 1MM’s commitment to rigour and good governance.
• Lead the expansion of 1MM across Greater London, securing partnerships with employers, volunteer platforms, schools, colleges, charities, employment programmes, Local Councils and third‑sector networks.
• Digitally match mentoring pairs using the 1MM Platform, supporting users and maintaining accurate programme administration.
• Recruit at least 10 new youth partners each quarter to sustain programme growth.
• Provide clear, regular reporting on progress and performance.
• Contribute to a positive, high‑performance culture, with potential for line‑management responsibilities as the team grows.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Programme Development & Planning — Experience shaping or delivering programme plans and activities.
• Target‑Driven Delivery — Confidence working to ambitious KPIs and achieving results.
• Partnership Building & Outreach — Ability to identify, engage and secure partners across sectors.
• Programme Facilitation & Recruitment — Skilled in delivering activities and managing recruitment pipelines.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management — Strong relationship‑builder, including with senior stakeholders.
• Mentoring & Social Action Insight — Understanding of, or commitment to, mentoring and social action.
• People Leadership — Ability to motivate, support and empower staff or volunteers.
• Presentation & Communication Skills — Confident presenting online and in person, adapting to different audiences.
• Digital & Analytical Capability — Competent with IT systems, especially Google Sheets and Excel.
• Personal Effectiveness & Resilience — Self‑motivated, organised, adaptable and quality‑driven.

A commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice, equal opportunities, and inclusive delivery is essential.

What we offer

• A chance to be part of a dynamic, values‑driven organisation creating lasting social change.
• Opportunities to work across the business, public and third sectors, developing innovative approaches to youth potential.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Monthly Learning & Development sessions.
• Three additional Christmas shutdown days (not taken from annual leave).
• 15 hours of volunteering leave per year.

How to apply 

Application is made by submitting a CV and a Cover Letter.

The Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate these competencies in more detail (guidance is attached).The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the chosen role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 1 page of A4. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

We encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this role. 

One Million Mentors is committed to ensuring all necessary steps are taken to protect children and adults at risk from harm. All 1MM staff are expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Any employment with One MIllion Mentors will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• A self-disclosure form 

• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 

• Receipt of satisfactory references 

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Applications should include your notice period and two referees where possible, to be contacted with your permission. 

We will be carrying out rolling interviews for these roles so encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment. The final closing date is 12 noon on Monday 30th March 2026, but we reserve the right to close this application early.  

We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants. 

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for someone who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role. You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our
centre in Southampton.

Location: IntoUniversity Southampton
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2026
Applications close: 9am Tuesday 31st March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate

Salary

£28,250 per annum

What could my day look like?

The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.

In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.

As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort. 

An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place.

The Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place is a senior leadership role responsible for driving collaboration & partnerships and ensuring measurable social impact. This position combines strategic vision with operational excellence to advance the Foundation’s mission. Our mission is rooted in trust, respect, and a belief in the collective power to drive positive change.

The creation of the Head of Impact, Partnerships and Place marks a pivotal moment in our journey. It signals our ambition to deepen how we understand, evidence and learn from our impact, and to use that learning to continually strengthen what we do. The role will ensure our place-based work is shaped by insight, collaboration and long-term thinking, so that communities have the best possible opportunities to thrive. By building strong partnerships with funders and collaborators, this role will help us grow and scale our work in ways that are purposeful and sustainable.

Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post and further information. 

Key Responsibilities

Impact Measurement

o Design and oversee frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes.

o Prepare and present impact reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

o Support the wider staff team in gathering data to inform and underpin the Impact Framework.

 Partnerships Development

o Build and maintain partnerships with RankNet members, other funders, government, and community organisations.

o Negotiate and manage collaborative projects to maximise reach and effectiveness.

 Place-based Programmes 

o Lead the place-based programmes (currently Plymouth and Sunderland) and design frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes. 

o Collaborate with other funders and partners to achieve shared goals. 

o Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national events that focus on place-based work. 

Community Engagement

o Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with RankNet members, partners, and funders.

Strategic Leadership

o Contribute to organisational strategy, identify emerging trends and opportunities for social impact.

o Translate organisational strategy into clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across teams and programmes.

o Manage strategic risk in relation to funders and partnerships, reputation and delivery, ensuring ethical, inclusive and sustainable practice.

 Advocacy and Representation

o Serve as the public face of the Foundation at funder and partnership events.

o Advocate for causes aligned with the Foundation’s mission.

If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role to recruitment@rankfoundation. com 

To assist us in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we would be grateful if you could complete our EDI Form.

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

Join the Fire Fighters Charity as our Volunteering Manager and lead the development of a dynamic, inclusive volunteering programme that supports the wellbeing of the UK’s fire services community.

You’ll shape and deliver our national volunteering strategy, design an exceptional volunteer journey, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel supported, valued and inspired. Working across teams, you’ll embed volunteering into our services, champion best practice and use insight to drive continuous improvement.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has strong experience in volunteer management and volunteer strategy implementation

· Brings strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery

· Builds great relationships and influences at all levels

· Understands safeguarding, data protection and inclusive practice

· Is passionate about creating positive, impactful volunteer experiences

If you want a role with purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us grow a thriving volunteer community.

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.

Join us at Community Integrated Care and help shape the future of social impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the marketing and communications of our specialist Partnerships and Communities function.

In this strategic position, you’ll join a specialist team that designs programmes that transform lives and challenge inequality, collaborating with iconic brands, innovators, and influential public figures. This is a unique opportunity to drive campaigns, projects and partnerships that create societal change.

This is a full-time permanent role with national travel and regular / weekly presence required in our head office in Widnes, so the ideal candidate will be based within an hour’s commute of Widnes.

What is "The Deal" for you?

• Transformative work: You’ll work with our portfolio of exceptional partners, including British Cycling, Rugby Football League, Lawn Tennis Association and RSPB, and high-profile brands and public figures, in a team that have been named ‘Care Innovators Of The Year’.
• Flexibility: Work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two (there is a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week).
• Development: We'll work with you to develop your career, in an incredible role where you’ll build skills and experience working with exceptional people and brands.
• Pension and benefits: contributory pension scheme, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app.
• Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity that is dedicated to ensuring that people who draw on social care can live the Best Life Possible.

You’ll take ownership of the communications and marketing requirements for our Partnerships and Communities portfolio, ensuring every project has a clear, impactful marketing strategy. From developing inclusive campaigns and activations, to building new relationships, products and partnerships, you’ll be at the heart of promoting our work and growing our influence.

You’ll work in close collaboration with our award-winning Communications and Marketing function to ensure your strategies align with, and complement, our overarching communications strategy, vision and corporate brand. By coordinating with our PR, Social Media, and Marketing teams, you’ll drive consistency and cohesion through the Partnerships and Communities programmes, helping us amplify our message and strengthen our impact.

Key Focus Areas

• Supporting partnership, funding and supporter growth and retention by working with the Partnerships Development Manager to develop partnership strategies and materials (e.g., pitches, proposals, content, impact reporting), and track/evaluate partnership activity to evidence impact and attract new support.
• Commissioning and managing the creation of accessible and effective assets (e.g. presentations, toolkits, social content, video) that are used in the delivery and implementation of a wide variety of programmes and campaigns, across diverse themes. This will involve close collaboration with the Senior Programmes Design Manager and our partners.
• Developing and overseeing integrated marketing and communications plans for the programmes and campaigns – considering objectives, audiences, channels, timelines and KPIs - in close collaboration with Community Integrated Care’s in-house internal and external Marketing and Communications team and operational colleagues, and our partners, to ensure that we reach and empower our target audiences.
• Identifying, delivering and collaborating on profile-raising activations with partners (e.g., events, co-branded campaigns, ambassador activity, PR opportunities) that celebrate the charity, extend reach, and support a more inclusive society, working with Community Integrated Care’s external communications team – including PR and Media, Social Media, Policy & Public Affairs and Design specialists.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Degree-qualified in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, media relations, and digital marketing.
• Strong track record in strategy design, project management, and inclusive marketing.
• Skilled in copywriting, data analysis, and creating engaging presentations.
• A creative, detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about social inclusion, community development, and making a positive impact.

Why join us?

• Be part of a charity that’s changing lives through innovative social impact programmes.
• Work on high-profile campaigns with partners, ambassadors, and influencers.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, coaching, and development.
• Make a tangible difference in communities across England and Scotland.

Ready to lead impactful campaigns and help us create a better world?

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.

We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.

The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations. 

The Volunteer and Events Manager will develop and implement a volunteer strategy and annual RLSS UK plan of events, for all Directorates, which evolves to include opportunities as they arise. To do so successfully, you will be a proactive, dynamic and experienced Volunteer and Events Manager who will lead our centralised management function with passion, excitement and dedication to RLSS UK’s purpose, mission and vision.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a professional volunteer and events function ensuring supply and demand needs are met across RLSS UK and supporting all teams to embed a consistent and coordinated approach
• To develop, implement and oversee the delivery of the volunteer strategy
• To develop and implement effective strategies, polices and processes to engage and retain volunteers and ensure a high-quality volunteer experience at all stages of the volunteer cycle
• To develop and implement effective event management strategies, policies and processes incorporating all health and safety requirements
• To lead and continuously improve our support to volunteers across the UK and Ireland
• Develop, implement and review an innovative volunteer recognition and reward offer
• To integrate an increasing number of volunteers into RLSS UK’s initiatives and activities, enhancing their experience and maximising their impact regardless of geography and circumstance
• To increase the diversity of volunteers
• To lead the delivery and implementation of our annual National Presentation of Honours Event, annual conference and national lifesaving sports events
• Attendance at Sports Committee and Honours Committee
• Lead research speakers and topics for conferences and workshops
• Speaker management and supporting the Events Executive to send out invitations, receive confirmations and general liaison
• Support membership queries about events and volunteers
• Implement project plans for all events including liaising with key teams such as the RLSS UK communications team
• Attending and managing events on site with the support of the Events Executive
• Venue management and liaison with relevant organisations to ensure smooth delivery
• To manage your team with clear direction and a supportive approach
• To provide guidance on good practices in volunteer management
• To address issues or conflicts promptly
• Ensure appropriate financial management of assigned budgets
• Lead and deliver an annual volunteer survey and analysis to produce meaningful feedback
• Lead and deliver events feedback surveys and take the learning for future implementation
• Work flexibly and collaboratively across all RLSS UK teams and promote all aspects of the organisation
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK
• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
• Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
• To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
• To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
• Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all
• To identify new event opportunities where there is the potential for RLSS UK to raise profile and visibility in communities throughout the UK and Ireland
• To work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to ensure that with any event, the wider benefit to the whole society is always considered

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Approximately 7+ years’ experience in a volunteer management role
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in a events management role
• Experience of working at a manager level ideally in a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of strong project management
• Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of impactful volunteer engagement strategies
• Demonstrable expertise in defining and driving strategies to achieve step changes in engagement
• Experience of forming partnerships with networks and other organisations which bring mutual benefit
• Demonstrable experience of positively interacting, engaging and influencing at all levels including with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of volunteer retention and acquisition
• Demonstrable experience of delivering events to raise the profile of a cause, retain and grow volunteers
• Demonstrable experience of delivering volunteer-focused solutions within a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of effectively implementing relevant processes and policies
• Demonstrable expertise in ensuring appropriate policies and processes are in place to guarantee compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Expertise in developing and continuously adapting a range of volunteer training and competence assessment activities
• High level of proficiency in risk management and mitigation
• Excellent communication, engagement and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office applications

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK
• Understanding and experience of the application of safeguarding laws
• Understanding and experience of the application of Health and Safety laws
• Project management qualification

ABOUT RLSS UK

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning.

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -

• Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
• Eye Care*
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ
• Company Events and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Membership and Education Team 

Closing Date – 11.59pm, Sunday 15th March 2026

Interview Date – Thursday 26th March 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.

Job Introduction

The role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Diabetes UK.  With more people living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed. You will lead on enhancing the infrastructure, data, research and operations that enable the philanthropy and partnerships team to deepen relationships, secure increased income and deliver an excellent supporter experience. You will ensure compliance with fundraising best practice, support implementation of improved CRM functionality and process improvements to enhance our efficiency and impact as a team and develop data driven prospect research strategies that align donors to key priority ambitions to deliver sustainable growth.

Role description:

In this role you will

• Oversee prospecting and data and information management that underpins all of the Philanthropy and Partnerships teams activities working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Create and implement innovative and data driven strategies for prospect research, moves management, partnership approval and pipeline development
• Evaluate and provide critical analysis of fundraising and prospecting activity to deliver actionable insight, process innovation and project management
• Create project management plans for funding our ambitions and critical pieces of philanthropy and partnerships operational work
• Line manage a prospect research function
• Actively engage with the wider philanthropy and partnerships team, other directorates and external audiences to maximise opportunities for collaboration and growth.  
   

The ideal candidate:

We are looking for a highly motivated professional who thrives on working in a fast-paced complex environment within a large team. You will need: 

• good knowledge and experience of CRM relationship management, prospect research, philanthropy and partnership fundraising
• demonstrable experience in information and data management, analysis and fundraising operations.
• an ability to work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, to support the development of relationships between philanthropists, partners and Diabetes UK
• to be an excellent communicator, problem solver, highly accurate and analytical in your work with good project management skills
• to be able to interpret information and make strategic recommendations
• to be flexible, agile and able to adapt to respond to internal and external changes
• to possess a solid understanding of charity legislation, fundraising regulation, and data protection.

For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.

Contract: Full-time (open to part-time for right candidate, minimum 3 days per week) 
Salary: £35,000-£37,000 (based on experience, pro-rata if part time)
Contract type: 12-month fixed-term (with strong intention to extend subject to funding) 
Start date: May 2026
Reporting to: Director, John Schofield Trust 
Location: Remote (UK only), with occasional travel

1. About the John Schofield Trust

The John Schofield Trust is a charity dedicated to improving social mobility and diversity in journalism and the media. We support early‑career journalists and university students from under‑represented backgrounds through high‑quality mentoring, professional development and access to industry networks.

Our work focuses on long‑term, meaningful relationships between experienced media professionals and talented individuals at the start of their careers. As demand for our programmes continues to grow and we work to adapt to a changing sector, we are looking for an Operations Manager to play a central role in delivering our work.

2. Role Summary

The Operations Manager will be a pivotal new role within the John Schofield Trust’s small staff team. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of our mentoring programmes, ensuring an excellent experience for both mentors and mentees.

You will manage relationships with mentors, mentees and partner organisations, oversee programme operations, and contribute to the Trust’s learning, impact reporting and future development. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, managing multiple moving parts, and taking initiative in a mission‑driven organisation.

3. Key Responsibilities

Programme delivery and quality

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of the Trust’s mentoring programmes, including supporting a new ‘emerging newsroom leader’ pilot scheme

• Oversee recruitment, selection, training and matching of mentors and mentees 

• Ensure a high‑quality experience for participants throughout the programme lifecycle

Relationships and partnerships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with mentors, mentees and alumni 

• Represent the Trust in meetings with universities, newsrooms and other partners 

• Support the growth and engagement of our mentor and supporter network 

Data, impact and learning

• Maintain and develop the Trust’s database of mentors, mentees and supporters 

• Collect and analyse programme data to monitor impact and learning 

• Gather testimonials and case studies for reporting to stakeholders and the wider public

Organisational contribution

• Support events and occasional in‑person activities 

• Administer elements of our governance, including minuting of meetings and assembling annual report 

• Contribute to the wider work and development of the Trust, including our marketing and communications

• Undertake other tasks in line with the role 

4. Essential Experience and Skills
 

• Experience of successful programme or project management 

• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

• High standards of professionalism and attention to detail 

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage and analyse data 

• Experience supporting or delivering events 

• Awareness of journalism, media, education and/or training and development 

5. Attributes
 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proactive, organised and solutions‑focused 

• Comfortable working independently in a small, remote team 

• Motivated by social impact and widening access to opportunities 

6. Desirable (Not Essential)
 

• Experience working in or with the journalism or media sector 

• Experience running mentoring, coaching or development programmes 

• Experience of fundraising or donor engagement 

• Experience using social media or digital marketing 

• Confidence using AI tools

We encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not all, of the criteria above.

7. Application Process

Please submit the following by email to info[at]johnschofieldtrust[dot]org[dot]uk with the subject line ‘Operations Manager application’:

• A CV (maximum three sides of A4)

• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4)

Your cover letter should explain why you are well suited to the role, referring to the responsibilities and criteria above and giving specific examples.

Please provide both documents in PDF form and include your name in the file name e.g. ‘Tom Smith Cover Letter’ or ‘Tom Smith CV’.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

8. Key Dates
 

Application deadline: 23:59 on 23rd March 2026 

Interviews: End of March – Beginning of April

Start date: May 2026 or sooner if notice period allows

9. Equal Opportunities
 

The John Schofield Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, and we welcome candidates who have taken non-linear career paths.

Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.

10. Questions
 

If you have any questions about the role email info[at]johnschofieldtrust[dot]org[dot]uk

Thank you for your interest, and good luck.

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Global Disciples International is a rapidly growing mission movement that equips clusters of local churches—primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America—to train local believers as disciple-makers, enabling them to share the Gospel, multiply disciples, and plant sustainable churches within their cultures among least-reached people groups.

Having experienced remarkable expansion—from just a handful of programmes in 1996 to over 4,000 active programmes today, training tens of thousands of disciple-makers annually—the ministry has seen explosive multiplication in its impact and reach.
 
With bold missional ambition to significantly increase in scale, Global Disciples is intentionally transitioning from a predominantly US-headquartered model to a more decentralised, globally dispersed structure that empowers regional and national leadership, fosters local ownership, and aligns with its commitment to indigenous, culturally relevant mission. We currently have hubs in Africa, Asia and Lancaster, Pennsylvania and are looking at expanding our presence in Europe and Asia.

In this dynamic season of accelerated growth and structural evolution, the organisation is seeking a strategic CFO to serve as a key financial architect—engineering optimal financial infrastructure, systems, and processes that provide robust support, ensure efficiency and compliance across borders, and enable sustainable scaling to fulfil the ministry's God-given vision for greater global impact.

You will be someone with a proven track record in a senior financial leadership role in an international organisation, preferably within a ministry or mission context, and with experience overseeing additional areas like IT in entities of comparable complexity and scale. You will be a mission-aligned finance leader with a deep understanding of financial management and financial engineering, enabling you to strategically shape how Global Disciples maximises its global impact. You will have an open and servant-hearted leadership style with a natural ability to build and maintain strong, cross-cultural relationships. You will be passionate about our vision to train up disciple-makers to take the Gospel to the least-reached around the world.

We envisage the Chief Financial Officer being based in either one of our hubs in Europe, Africa or Asia.