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Examinations Coordinator – Temporary Contract
ASAP start – until July 2026 | £20.47 per hour | Hybrid (40% office / 60% home)
Location: London

Are you a highly organised, systems-savvy professional with experience in project delivery and operations? We’re supporting a professional membership organisation to recruit a temporary Examinations Coordinator to join their team. This is a hands-on role combining operational delivery, systems development, stakeholder management, and line management of a small team.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate the delivery of cyclical professional examinations, occurring several times per year.
• Provide line management and development support for two team members.
• Lead on system improvements and management, including booking systems, CRM platforms, and workflow tools.
• Support strategic delivery, budgeting, and planning for examinations.
• Manage candidates requiring adjustments and coordinate assessment boards.
• Undertake audits, investigations, and data analysis projects to improve team processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Occasionally travel within the UK, including possible overnight stays and weekend support.

About you

• Experience working with online systems and supporting system development (CRM, Zendesk or similar)
• Strong operational, project, and process improvement skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident line manager of a small team
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Knowledge of assessments/exams or logistics of multi-centre events
• Previous line management experience

Contract Details

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary until July 2026

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £20.47 per hour

Hybrid: 40% office / 60% home

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Primary Purpose:

‘Green Connections’ is an innovative project which supports older people in Crewe and Nantwich surrounding area to reconnect with nature in their yards and gardens, connect older and isolated individuals with wider support and local opportunities to help relieve social isolation and loneliness.  It also provides group delivery sessions around gardening based activities in care homes and community settings

This position involves actively engaging with people aged 50 plus who wish to connect to nature and learn more about their garden or gardening activities. You will be responsible for community engagement, organising resources, working with older people in their homes for tailored sessions and providing group delivery sessions in the community and care homes..

The Green Connections Coordinator role also involves actively engaging older people with services and support available, enhancing their quality of life. You will coordinate with other organisations and use their resources to secure additional support, always prioritising the consent and preferences of the clients. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, offering vital support to those in need.

Main Duties:

· Support with teaching older people new gardening skills in attending to their planters and encourage new interests in wildlife and biodiversity.

· Promote and engage with the network of organisations that work with older people in and around Crewe and Nantwich to maintain and develop positive relationships and referral routes

· Update monitoring and evaluation systems to accurately record project outcomes and volunteer information.

· Be the first point of contact for the project and build relationships with individuals, local agencies and groups.

· Assess individuals and their circumstances to understand suitability for the project.

· Work with older individuals in choosing an offer to suit their lifestyle, needs and wishes.

· Be responsible for connecting people into local advice and support.

· Link isolated older people with volunteer support.

· Train and support a core local volunteer team in doing light maintenance and planting in group sessions, gardens, yards and raised planters.

· Ensure appropriate resources are sourced.

· Assist the Service Manager in promoting/marketing the project.

· Provide group delivery sessions in Crewe and Nantwich within care settings and community groups

Essential Criteria

 

· Experience of delivering community gardening or practical experience in environmental activities

· Experience of organising initiatives and opportunities for community and volunteer involvement

· Experience of planning and delivery of group sessions to support engagement and learning

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and also knowledge and experience of using a client database

· Excellent organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative

· Have use of a car and full driving licence and ability to travel in Crewe and Nantwich

· To be in good physical health to allow lifting of resources and materials

If you are passionate about driving success through effective management and teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Green Connections Coordinator where you will enjoy the flexible working benefits of working for Age UK Cheshire.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am

 

Do you thrive on initiative and balance kindness and understanding with strong organisational skills?   Can you support 24 older women to move from temporary accomodation to their new homes?

The Sheppard Trust provides homes for older women in housing need, and we support them to live independently.  We reduce loneliness and isolation by fostering a supportive community spirit. 

We're planning to move to brand-new, purpose built accommodation near Hampton Court village in Surrey.   Whilst we wait for the build to complete, 20 of our existing residents are temporarily housed in Mill Hill, with 4 housed in Greenford.  Their new homes are expected to be ready in July 2026.   The aim of this role is to support these residents before, during and after our move, as well as to plan, organise and deliver the logistics of the moves.

We're a small friendly team who are currently flexibly hybrid working.  This role is based on 21 hours a week, with two visits per week to Mill Hill and occasional visits to Greenford and Hampton Court.  The rest of the work could be carried out from home if desired.  From July to September when the moves take place the workload will be higher and more on-site attendance may be necessary on move days.   

The right appointment is important to us, so we're willing to discuss proposals for alternative working arrangements including adding additional responsibilities to create a full time role. There will be the opportunity to apply for permanent positions at the  new site if wished.

You’ll bring:

• excellent people skills, and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people
• an understanding of the needs and concerns of older people and the desire to make a difference to their wellbeing
• the ability to work proactively and independently using your own initiative
• a strong commitment to safeguarding. 

We can offer:

• hybrid working
• a salary in the range of £35K – £37.5K pro rata
• membership of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (defined contribution)

For more information please see the full job description and person specification attached.

Be part of something extraordinary.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Marketing Coordinator to support our Supporter Development and Marketing team.

Marketing Coordinator
Location: WWT Slimbridge GL2 + Occasional travel to other Wetland Centres (Hybrid work available)
Salary: £27,847 per annum
Work Pattern: This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About The Role

At WWT, the charity for wetlands, we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power to benefit nature, people, and the planet. Join our passionate team and play a pivotal role in increasing awareness and engagement and inspire people to connect with nature, protect wetlands, and support our work through unforgettable experiences and impactful campaigns.

The Role:

You’ll help keep marketing projects on track, coordinate workflows, liaise with project leads and freelancers, assist with campaigns, and contribute to compelling content creation. Your work ensures that our marketing initiatives run efficiently, reach the right audiences, and inspire engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project workflows and timelines to ensure smooth delivery of marketing initiatives.
• Support the creation and management of marketing briefs.
• Assist in multi-channel campaign planning and execution.
• Coordinate with freelancers and agencies to deliver creative outputs.
• Provide administrative and marketing support across the team.
• Contribute to copywriting, content creation, and campaign asset coordination.
• Support budgeting, invoicing, and expenditure tracking.

About You

Are you a proactive and organised marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects while supporting a team to deliver high-quality campaigns?

Requirements:

• Experience supporting a marketing team and coordinating projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media activities.
• Highly organised, creative, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

• This role is based at WWT Slimbridge, but occasional travel to other Wetland Centres may be required. We do support hybrid working with 2 - 3 days a week in the office.
• Full time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.
• Commitment to health, safety, and sustainability is essential.
• Passion for wildlife and wetlands is highly valued.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 17th February 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Do you love a good plan and a good idea?

We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator to sit right at the heart of our marketing team. This role is all about turning ideas into well delivered campaigns, keeping projects moving, and bringing creativity and fresh thinking to the table.

You'll coordinate marketing activity across digital, print and editorial channels, making sure deadlines are met, communication is clear and quality is high. Alongside the organisation, there is real scope to lead on creative projects, shape content ideas and help campaigns connect with people.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the hub of a team, likes variety, and wants their work to make a real difference.

You might be right for this role if you:

• Have experience coordinating marketing or communications projects
• Are organised, calm and good at juggling multiple deadlines
• Enjoy working with others and keeping people informed
• Have a creative mindset and confidence to share ideas

If you are looking for a role that combines organisation, creativity and meaning, we would love to hear from you.

This position is currently based at our Broadcasting Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Stoke on Trent ST4 8RY

Closing date for applications: - Friday 6th February 2026 – noon.  We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.

Interviews: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Salary: £28,500 - £31,969 per annum plus staff benefits

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to build community, develop leadership skills, and flourish into adulthood. Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the UK seeking safety. We believe in their potential and work alongside them to help them thrive.

We run residential programmes that often begin this journey, alongside a nationally certified Leadership Training Programme and regular Youth Hubs in London and Bristol offering year-round community and support.

We are now recruiting a Bristol Community Coordinator to lead and grow our Bristol Hub – a welcoming weekly space where young people connect, learn and lead.

Our Values

• Young People at the Centre – Their creativity and determination guide everything we do

• Acting With, Not For – OSH is built by staff, volunteers and participants together

• Leadership – We create opportunities for young people to step up and grow

• Freedom and Acceptance – We build open, respectful and lasting relationships

Key Responsibilities (Full details in attached Job Description)

Hub Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of OSH Hub sessions year-round

• Plan, deliver and review sessions independently, shaped by OSH’s values and young people’s interests

• Manage referrals and onboarding, ensuring inclusion and accessibility

• Plan engaging hub content, including coordinating external partners

• Act as a consistent youth leader, managing day-to-day delivery and supporting wider projects

• Develop new activities in line with agreed strategy and budgets

Youth Leadership & Volunteers

• Support progression into OSH’s leadership training programmes

• Create meaningful leadership opportunities for young people

• Support local volunteers, including rota coordination, training and wellbeing

Partnerships & Community

• Build and maintain relationships with local partners, referrers and facilitators

• Represent OSH in local youth and refugee networks

• Ensure smooth pathways between the Hub and other OSH programmes

Safeguarding, Systems & National Contribution

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and risk assessments across all hub activity

• Track attendance and engagement using OSH’s CRM (Beacon)

• Handle petty cash and participant reimbursements responsibly

• Identify and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns

• Take part in OSH events, including evenings, weekends and residentials (2–5 nights)

• Contribute stories and reflections for communications and fundraising

• Share learning and best practice with colleagues across the organisation

Signposting & Advocacy

• Build supportive relationships with participants and provide appropriate ad hoc support

• Signpost young people to specialist services where needed (e.g. legal, housing, education, wellbeing)

Person Specification

• Experience planning and facilitating inclusive youth sessions, ideally with marginalised young people and those with lived experience of the asylum system

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, participatory youth work

• Confidence in safeguarding, risk assessment and participant welfare

• Excellent communication skills in cross-cultural settings

• Ability to build trust, motivate young people and foster belonging

• Strong organisational and administrative skills; able to work independently

• Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, CRMs)

• Understanding of the UK asylum context

• Commitment to OSH’s mission and values

Your Application

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from global majority communities and those with lived experience of seeking asylum.

You may use AI tools to support clarity, but we value personal insight, motivation and a genuine connection to Our Second Home.

If you care about our mission and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are looking for a Skills Development and Engagement Coordinator who will be involved in supporting the programme journey of a young person from when they have a confirmed place on our programmes to the point when they start their expedition or adventure with us. The successful candidate will also coordinate the delivery of our Expedition Workshops and manage our Workshop Facilitators.

If you are an energetic, mature, and motivated self-starter keen to take on new challenge come and help us prepare young people for adventure and to achieve their fundraising targets.  You will need to be hard working, proactive, practical and organised, and have the self belief to be a confident communicator and empathetic to the different starting points of young people. You’ll be motivated by targets, and able to identify opportunities and foster relationships with young people and other stakeholders as part of our wider British Exploring Society community.  

We welcome applications from individuals returning to work, looking to change sectors or to apply their skills in a new context. British Exploring Society is committed to equal opportunity and to building a team that represents a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.  We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, martial or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Office-based

Make a Real Difference Behind the Scenes

Our client are a growing charitable organisation delivering CQC-regulated services that support vulnerable adults and children. Their work is values-driven, rooted in our core values of support, respect, professionalism, innovation, honesty, and accountability.

As they continue to grow, they are expanding their Operations Team and are looking for an Operations Coordinator. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll play a vital part in keeping the services safe, compliant, and running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Estates & Operations Manager and alongside an existing Operations Coordinator, giving the team resilience, continuity, and additional capacity.

About the Role

As an Operations Coordinator, you’ll support day-to-day operational activity across our services, with a strong focus on:

• Health & Safety
• Compliance and risk
• Facilities and contractor coordination
• Vehicle and fleet administration
• Operational projects and improvements

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving, and making sure the details are done properly - while knowing their work genuinely helps protect and support vulnerable people.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance, Health & Safety & Risk

• Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and CQC requirements
• Assist with risk assessments, safety audits, hazard reporting, LOLER inspections and PAT testing
• Ensure fire safety systems, drills, and evacuation procedures are tested, recorded, and reviewed
• Support incident reporting and ensure actions and learning are followed through
• Contribute to business continuity planning and emergency response arrangements

Facilities & Operational Projects

• Coordinate refurbishments, repairs, maintenance, and planned works
• Liaise with contractors, checking insurance, qualifications, and compliance documentation
• Monitor quality, progress, and Health & Safety standards on site
• Budget management, spend accountability.

Vehicle & Fleet Compliance

• Support fleet compliance, including MOTs, PSV checks, VED, CTA permits, and Blue Badge requirements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is inspection-ready
• Assist with servicing, repairs, and resolving vehicle issues promptly
• Produce a working rota for the driving team

Administration, Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate compliance logs, registers, and audit trails
• Produce clear reports for managers and external stakeholders
• Financial budget management

Communication, Training & Support

• Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for staff and contractors
• Work collaboratively with the existing Operations Coordinator to ensure consistency and resilience
• Support Health & Safety training, inductions, and awareness activity

About You

Our client are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and confident working in a compliance-focused environment.

You’ll need:

• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience in compliance, Health & Safety, facilities, contractor coordination, or fleet administration
• A high level of attention to detail and confidence in managing records and reports
• Budget management and spend control
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance
• Comfort working in environments with people with disabilities in both adults and children

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of CQC standards
• Experience in health or social care settings
• Familiarity with LOLER, PAT testing, or statutory inspections
• Health & Safety training (IOSH / NEBOSH) or willingness to work towards this

Why Join Our Client?

They offer a genuinely rewarding package, including:

• 28 days’ annual leave (rising with service)
• Cash-back health plan with 24/7 GP access
• Retail discounts at hundreds of major brands
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stream – access earned wages early
• Life assurance after probation
• Pension with employer contributions
• A regular staff prize draw
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• A strong wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

Additional Information

• Occasional out-of-hours support may be required
• Enhanced DBS check required in line with safeguarding responsibilities
• On occasion, to support fundraising with activities and social media posts
• Our client are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Support Team Coordinator

Do you have experience in an administrative, support or coordination role?

Join the new national Support Team! We’re looking for a proactive and organised Support Team Coordinator in this remote working role.

Position: Support Team Coordinator

Location: Remote (required to travel to Manchester/Birmingham for regular meetings - travel paid)

Hours: Full-time is 35 hours per week (part time considered at 28-35 hours per week but must include Tuesdays and Fridays)

Salary: £24,500 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Close Date: 9am, 2nd February. Successful candidates will be contacted by 9th February.

First Interviews: 12th February / Online

Second Interviews: 13th February / Online (this is a short, informal chat with some of the team) with the final decision being made by 16th February.

About the Role

This role will be part of the team delivering the day-to-day support function, ensuring clients receive a responsive, high-quality experience. You will be the first point of contact for incoming support enquiries, coordinating responses across the business and assisting with internal administrative tasks for the Training and Implementation Specialists. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on improving systems and enjoys cross-team collaboration and hands-on delivery in a fast-moving, values-driven environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Client Support
• Coordination & Administration
• Process & Service Improvement

About You

We're looking for someone who is naturally organised, genuinely enjoys solving problems, and thrives on making systems work better. Someone who can handle multiple priorities with calm efficiency while staying focused on the people behind every enquiry. Your ability to coordinate across teams, be comfortable using different software and follow things through to completion will be essential.

You will have:

• Experience in an administrative, support or coordination role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable using software, ideally including Salesforce or similar CRM
• Proactive and solution focused; takes initiative to solve problems and follows through to completion
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

And in return, you have the chance to shape a brand-new function in a values-driven, employee-owned social enterprise. You'll work with supportive colleagues who care about doing things well, and you'll see the direct impact of your work on organisations making a real difference in people's lives.

If you’re reading this wondering ‘is it really for me?’ or ‘I don’t quite meet all of the criteria’, then please get in touch to ask some questions or consider applying anyway. We know that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we know that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

About the Organisation

Join an employee-owned values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. As an employee-owned organisation all employees are engaged in the development of the business through a Trust Board, helping homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working.

Benefits include:

• Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Open to flexible working arrangements
• Cash health plan
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) & additional days at Christmas (increasing to 30 days with long service)
• Enhanced parental leave and carer’s leave
• Paid volunteering time
• Opportunities for personal development

The organisation is committed to creating a happy, healthy, purposeful work environment in which everyone is supported and empowered to do their best work. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new employee is an opportunity to bring in a unique perspective and strengthen the team, so they are always eager to further diversify the organisation.

You may have experience in areas such as Admin, Administration, Administrator, Support Coordinator, Coordinator, Team Support Admin, Team Support Administration, Team Support Administrator, Support Team, Team Support, Support Admin, Support Administration, Support Administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Ready to take on a Supporter Care Coordinator role where your work supports a meaningful cause?
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-led national charity as their Supporter Care Coordinator, supporting a vital Individual Giving programme at the heart of fundraising and supporter engagement.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys building warm relationships, delivering excellent supporter care, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, all while knowing their work truly makes a difference.
 
If you have previous experience in supporter care, fundraising administration, income processing or CRM systems - particularly within a membership, charity or non-profit setting, this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Supporter Care Coordinator
Organisation Type: Charity
Salary/Rate: £14.36 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London (Hammersmith office-based)
Employment Type: Temporary position
Duration: 3 months
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll play a central part in delivering outstanding supporter care and supporting Individual Giving activity, ensuring supporters feel valued, heard and appreciated at every touchpoint.
You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for supporters and will ensure donations are handled accurately and efficiently, acknowledgements are sent promptly, and CRM records are kept up to date. You’ll also support the delivery of fundraising appeals and collaborate across teams to improve processes and engagement.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the appeals donation process, including opening post, batching cheques, recording donations on CRM, banking and acknowledgements
• Acting as the first point of contact for supporter enquiries via phone, email and post, responding in a warm, friendly and professional manner
• Supporting Individual Giving activities, including drafting copy, proofreading artwork, checking data and contributing to digital fundraising
• Leading on the thanking process, including drafting content and setting up mail merges for appeal thank-you letters
• Working closely with colleagues across the organisation during key fundraising periods
• Liaising with suppliers and managing equipment used for in-house donation processing
• Supporting ad hoc projects such as due diligence tasks, legacy and in-mem acknowledgements, and data reporting
• Being flexible to support fundraising events (e.g. London Marathon)

About You:
 
You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with supporters and understands the importance of excellent customer service in fundraising. You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple tasks with accuracy and care.
 
You’ll bring: 

• Experience using CRM and income processing systems within a charity environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while thriving as part of a small, collaborative team
• A commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• A genuine belief in the mission, values and impact of the organisation 

Why Apply?
 
Be part of a national charity making a real difference to children’s lives
Join a supportive, values-led organisation with a strong, inclusive culture
Play a key role in shaping supporter experience and engagement
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged. Apply now to be part of a charity that truly puts supporters at the heart of everything.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Vacancy Reference Number:

OKMC/PR/UK-R1

 

Position title:

The Open Kitchen Manchester Coordinator

Reports to:

UK Programmes Manager

 

Location:

Manchester

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

 

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £35,500.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

 

Terms of Employment:

6-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

 

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 12th February 2026

 

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As Suitable Applications Received

Start: ASAP thereafter

 

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.

Role: Open Kitchen Coordinator

About the Project

The Open Kitchen is a community-led initiative tackling food poverty and social isolation across the UK. Our kitchens, based in Hounslow (London), Nottingham, and Manchester, provide free, hot, and nutritious meals to individuals and families affected by homelessness, low income, or displacement as refugees.

Operating seven days a week, the Open Kitchen offers more than just food it provides a safe, welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Each kitchen also serves as a community support hub, distributing essential household items and sleeping bags to those in need.

Through this initiative, we aim not only to alleviate hunger but also to connect service users with pathways to stability, empowerment, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Open Kitchen project team, the role will involve ensuring the smooth, safe, and impactful operation of Open Kitchen Manchester. Responsibilities include:

 

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day activities within Open Kitchen Manchester, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Supervise and observe the cooking facility in the Manchester Open Kitchen, ensuring compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage food inventory, kitchen supplies, and procurement processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure all food standards are followed.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure effective service delivery and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Promote a positive and inclusive volunteer culture that reflects the values of compassion, respect, and community service.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain partnerships with local food banks, the NHS, job centres, local councils, and rehousing services to offer holistic support to service users.
• Collaborate with community organisations, faith groups, and local businesses to strengthen the project’s reach and impact.

· Collaborating with strategic partners to drive the expansion of the open kitchen concept across multiple locations.

· Leading fundraising initiatives for the open kitchen and managing the facilitation of in-kind donations.

• Represent the Open Kitchen at community events and stakeholder meetings to promote collaboration and visibility.

Beneficiary Support

• Identify service users who may benefit from additional assistance, including access to healthcare, employment, housing, or welfare services.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure referrals and follow-ups are managed effectively.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure all operational, financial, and compliance records are maintained accurately.
• Monitor performance indicators such as meals served, volunteer hours, and beneficiary outcomes, and report regularly to the management team.
• Support the continuous improvement of service quality and community impact.
• Create and provide daily Open kitchen feedback reports to monitor beneficiary numbers and meal distributions.

 

What We're Looking For

• A genuine commitment to serving vulnerable and destitute individuals with care and respect.
• Right to work in the UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, completed before starting the role.
• Warm interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life.
• A dependable, team-oriented attitude and availability for weekend shifts.

Why Join Us?

As part of the Muslim Hands family, you’ll help create a place of warmth and friendship for those in need. Your presence will extend beyond service, contributing to a deeper mission of compassion, respect, and community uplift.

If you’d like to support others and be part of something truly special, we’d be honoured to receive your application.

NB:         This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

About the job

The HR Coordinator plays a key role within our dedicated HR Team, helping to place staff and students at the heart of the organisation. You will support the delivery of effective and efficient HR services by providing high-quality administrative and operational support, with a strong focus on recruitment, induction and the maintenance of accurate HR systems and records.

You will help ensure HR processes run smoothly and consistently, contributing to a positive and professional employee experience. By keeping up to date with HR best practice, you will model high standards in your work and support the continuous improvement of our systems and ways of working.

The role also involves supporting a range of HR projects that help develop and strengthen the services we provide. Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment, helping to embed excellent service delivery and robust HR practices across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated, reliable and committed to making a meaningful contribution within a people-focused organisation.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and dependable individual with excellent administrative skills, project management and strong attention to detail. You will be confident using a range of IT systems and able to work accurately to maintain high standards across HR documentation and records.

You will communicate clearly and professionally, using diplomacy and tact, and demonstrate integrity when handling confidential information. You will be able to plan and manage your workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines while working collaboratively as part of a small team.

You will bring enthusiasm, initiative and a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality service, with a positive and professional approach to supporting staff and students in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Benefits and Perks :

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• A summer 4-day working week – we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) – 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer

Recruitment Timeline :

Application closes : 28th January 2026

Interview Date : 12th February 2026

Please Note: To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or a valid work permit/visa.

Summary
This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join The Fore and play a vital role across both our partnerships and programme teams. You’ll help coordinate key events across different stakeholders, including our corporate partners, the charities we fund, skilled volunteers who offer professional expertise to our charities, and our consultants who support organisations through the application process. Alongside this, you will help bring our work to life by drafting content and supporting the team in planning and publishing posts for our social media and beyond. You’ll also work closely with the Programmes Team to support our grant making processes, helping us to keep things running smoothly throughout our grant funding rounds.

The role is perfect for a friendly, proactive and enthusiastic individual looking to learn more about social impact and charitable giving. You’ll bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and great organisation to help keep activities and projects on track. With opportunities to support events, social media and comms, and partnership and programme activity, no two days will be the same.

Key responsibilities

Event & Comms Coordination

• Support the end-to-end coordination of online and in-person events, e.g. setting up online meetings, booking in-person venues, sending invites, collecting feedback. These events include:
  • Skills-based volunteering events that connect the charities we fund with professionals who offer their expertise to help organisations grow.
  • Our Funders Collective events that bring funders together to exchange ideas and explore how funding can drive deeper impact.
  • Showcases aimed to connect the charities we have backed with funders, think tanks and other stakeholders.
• Provide on-hand support to ensure events run smoothly.
• Manage the communications calendar and make sure social media posts are drafted and reviewed on time.

Programmes

• Assist with the smooth delivery of our funding rounds, e.g. updating our CRM (Salesforce), sharing updates with our team of consultants, reviewing feedback provided to grant applicants, coordinating with our Finance Team on grant payments.
• Help the Programme Team with the management of our peer learning and workshops programme, giving charities the skills they need to thrive.
• Support the Programme Team with ad-hoc data collection for impact analysis and reporting.

Organisation-wide support

• Maintain accurate records and ensure our database and task management tools are kept up to date to help the team stay organised.
• Provide flexible administrative support to The Fore team across all areas of work and other projects as required.
• Provide additional administrative or operational support when required, including limited cover for the info and pro bono mailboxes during  periods of leave.

Candidate profile

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly with a proactive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Highly organised, with an ability to prioritise a varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
• Someone who takes initiative and can work independently with a small, agile team.
• Diligent with excellent attention to detail.
• A great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about social change and building a career in the social impact sector.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

No previous knowledge or experience of the charity sector is required but we’re particularly
keen to talk to people who...

• Have experience in event planning and coordination and really enjoyed it, or are keen to build skills in this area and feel you would be good at it.
• Understand why what our funded charities are doing is so important – this might be because you benefited from an amazing charity sports  programme when you were at school, or because you care about climate change and want to see more green community projects flourish.

What we offer

• The ability to work from home (if you like) on Wednesdays and Fridays.
• 25 days leave, rising by 1 day for each year of service up to a total of 30 days, plus bank holidays and an additional 4 days during our Christmas closure.
• Additional benefits include: 3 volunteering days per year and cycle to work scheme.

We have TWO opportunities for Support Fund Coordinator to join our Support Fund team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. In this vital role, you’ll ensure that people living with MND receive timely and effective support through our Support Fund service.

As Support Fund Coordinator, you’ll manage the end-to-end process of applications, liaise with health and social care professionals, and maintain accurate records. Your work will help deliver practical support when it matters most.

We have a part-time permanent opportunity of 30 hours per week, and a full-time 9-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. Please specify in your application which role you would like to be considered for.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. During the 6-8 training week period, 5 days per week office attendance may be required..

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the full process of support fund applications in line with policy
• Evaluate funding requests and determine appropriate support within guidelines
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals, people with MND, branches, groups, and families
• Identify and escalate funding requests where necessary
• Provide guidance on alternative funding streams and resources
• Manage payments, authorise invoices, and maintain accurate records
• Collect feedback and impact stories to demonstrate the difference we make

About You:

• Skilled in delivering excellent customer service and communicating information clearly and sensitively via phone and email
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and challenge appropriately
• Experienced in using digital systems and committed to data accuracy and protection
• Proactive in problem-solving and able to manage issues as they arise
• Highly organised with attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Able to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.