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ID: 1826 Service Manager
Service: Wigan Crisis Space
Salary: Starting at £37,211 and rising to £41,518 FTE per annum
Location: Wigan Crisis Space
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) – flexible across the week, hours will include some weekend and evening work
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the service delivery our Wigan Crisis Space that operates in Wigan town centre. The service operates from 3pm – 10pm , 7 days per week. There is an expectation that the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Please see Job Description for additional information.
The Wigan Crisis Space forms part of the Greater Manchester VCSE crisis pathway, we are non- clinical alternative to A&E. The focus of our work is to offer timely support to adults who are experiencing mental and emotional distress and suicide ideation. The Crisis Space is an out of hours service that creates a safe space for adults to access timely compassionate support from trained recovery workers.
The Service Manager will have responsibility to line manage two Team Leaders, and overall leadership for the staff team working within the service. We are looking for a values driven leader who can work closely with the Operational Manager to support and develop the service to increase our reach to adults who are experiencing a MH crisis.
Main Responsibilities:
· working within the Wigan Crisis Space to provide leadership and management to the staff team to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and appropriate service to adults living within the Borough of Wigan
· ensuring that the service is integrated, comprehensive and makes a difference to people using it, with clear focus on improving mental and emotional health and wellbeing and social outcomes meaning that people will be healthier, safer, happier, more resilient, more independent and better able to enjoy life opportunities.
· Facilitating opportunities for staff, volunteers and people who use the service to contribute to the ongoing development of the Crisis Space by sharing learning, listening and sharing and responding to feedback and by using the feedback from this to create and implement a continuous development plan
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Experience of managing and leading teams within health, social care, voluntary sector or community-based services, including supervision, performance management and staff development.
· Experience of working with adults experiencing mental health challenges, including safeguarding, risk management, partnership working and achieving positive service outcomes
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to present and communicate information effectively both in person and using a range of mediums to internal and external stakeholders, adults, children, young people and funders.
·Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: 20th July 2026 at 5pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Friday 31st July 2026 in Bolton.
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Rita Croome.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Retail Manager – The Hangar
The Wisdom Hospice | Rochester, Kent £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 37.5 hours per week 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
This is no ordinary retail management role.
At The Wisdom Hospice, every sale helps fund exceptional hospice care for local people and their families. The Hangar is our flagship retail destination - a vibrant, large-format store that redefines what charity retail can be.
Forget traditional charity shops. The Hangar is a unique retail experience filled with high-quality donated stock, exciting discoveries, sustainable fashion, homeware treasures, and ever-changing displays. It is a destination for shoppers, bargain hunters, fashion lovers and supporters alike.
We're now looking for an exceptional Retail Manager to lead this thriving store and take it to the next level.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to put your own stamp on a high-profile retail operation while directly supporting a cause that changes lives.
We're looking for a creative, commercially-minded leader who can transform donated goods into compelling retail experiences, inspire customers to return time and again, and build a passionate team of staff and volunteers around a shared mission.
The successful candidate will have the vision to see opportunities where others see stock, the drive to exceed targets, and the people skills to create an outstanding customer experience every day.
What You'll Do
Drive Commercial Success
- Deliver and exceed sales and income targets
- Maximise the value of donated stock through effective pricing and presentation
- Create engaging promotions, events and seasonal campaigns
- Seek new opportunities to increase footfall and revenue
Bring Creativity to Life
- Develop eye-catching visual merchandising and store displays
- Create an exciting and inspiring shopping environment
- Use your flair for retail presentation to showcase stock at its full potential
- Support local marketing and social media activity
Lead and Inspire People
- Motivate, coach and develop a team of paid staff and volunteers
- Create a positive, energetic and inclusive culture
- Recruit and retain volunteers who share our passion
- Deliver outstanding customer service standards across the store
Ensure Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day store operations
- Manage stock flow, rotation and gift aid processes
- Maintain excellent standards of health and safety, compliance and cash handling
- Keep the store looking professional, safe and welcoming at all times
About You
We're looking for someone who is as passionate about people as they are about retail.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience in retail management with responsibility for delivering sales targets
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- A creative eye for visual merchandising and product presentation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
- Confidence using social media and digital tools
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for our cause
Experience in charity retail is highly desirable, but we would also welcome applications from talented commercial retail managers looking to move into the charity sector.
Additional requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Good standard of education (A-Level or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS check required
Why Join The Wisdom Hospice?
This is more than a retail management position.
It's an opportunity to lead a store with real purpose, inspire a community of supporters, and generate vital income that helps deliver outstanding hospice care across Kent.
You'll be joining an organisation that is passionate about its mission, ambitious about its future, and committed to finding the right person to help make The Hangar the premier charity retail destination in the region.
Apply Now
If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Wisdom Hospice and help turn retail success into life-changing care.
The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the UK patient-led charity for hepatitis C. The arrival of highly effective drugs allows us to cure almost everyone who has access to them. We now have an unprecedented opportunity to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled manager who has excellent communication and organisational skills. Working under the guidance of the Southern Regional Manager, you will oversee a staff team and an expanding network of peer programs across Kent.
Experience of working with disadvantaged groups and an understanding of providing services to vulnerable people is essential, alongside an understanding of how lived experience can support this work.
Your work will involve maintaining and monitoring our existing HCT peer projects across Kent. This will involve providing support and supervision to existing staff, managing operational issues on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the management of local projects.
This post also involves regular liaison with external partners across the region, including key stakeholders and NHS colleagues at the Kent Operational Delivery Network (ODN), alongside drug and alcohol services, hostels, outreach services etc.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


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Job Title: Volunteer Manager – Merseyside
Reporting To: Head of Volunteering
Salary Range: £27,500
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Unit A/B Academy Business Park, Lees Road, Liverpool, L33 7SA
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
Requirements: We can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. This role requires a DBS check.
About Us
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Person Specification
You will be excellent people manager, love working with a wide variety of people and be able to quickly build deep and positive relationships in a volunteer-centric organisation. You will want to spend time with the volunteers and get to know their experience and perspective. You are highly organised, data and IT savvy, efficient with your time, and you are used to prioritising tasks and making a difference wherever you go. You have a passion for being in a charity that is expanding rapidly and thriving in a busy environment. You will have a desire to help reduce food waste and/or fight food poverty.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Responsible for the end-to-end volunteer experience at the Merseyside Depot
•Recruit, induct, and support volunteers
•Handle individual volunteers’ queries and issues
•Carry out administrative tasks including using the Volunteer Management System in Microsoft Dynamics. Report on and utilise the data to make positive changes
•Manage volunteer feedback and implement effective problem-solving techniques and strategies
•Develop and deliver volunteer recruitment campaigns
•Support volunteer events for recruitment and recognition
•Lead the implementation of volunteer-related policies and continuous improvement initiatives locally
•Support other teams across the organisation to develop skillsets to better support volunteers across the organisation
•Act as a local ambassador for the organisation
Essential Criteria
•Robust management skills within a fast-paced environment
•Excellent verbal and written communicator at all levels
•Great organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
•Good computer skills including the ability to use Office365 and learn new systems quickly
•Experience of working with volunteers and/or volunteering
•Great interpersonal, networking, and facilitation skills
•Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders and foster an inclusive environment
•Project management experience, including setting and meeting clear targets and working with other teams to achieve outcomes
•Ability to organise and facilitate events and activities for volunteers
•Experience in recording data, reporting, monitoring and evaluating processes, and maintaining databases including the production of accurate and timely reports
•Proven track record in improving and embedding processes and procedures.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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Thank you for your interest in joining the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), the UK’s leading professional body for health visiting.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal time. With a strong and expanding membership, iHV is working to strengthen the health visiting workforce and shape the future of child and family health across the UK.
As Policy Manager, you will play a key role in influencing national policy across priority areas including early years, prevention, public health, child protection and workforce. Your work will directly support iHV’s mission to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for babies, children, families and communities and spread excellence in health visiting.
Working closely with our clinical team, members and partners, you will develop evidence-based policy positions and help ensure frontline expertise informs decision-making at the highest levels.
You will be joining a collaborative, passionate team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – and where your work will make a real and lasting difference. For full information, please view our recruitment pack.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the co-development of evidence-based policy positions with iHV’s clinical team, members and partners.
- Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities to influence change.
- Produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and reports.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across government, charities and the health sector.
- Gather, synthesise and apply frontline insight to inform policy development – including the production of iHV’s high-profile ‘State of Health Visiting’ survey and report.
- Work closely with the Systems and Digital Manager, applying digital and data expertise to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI) to strengthen evidence-gathering, inform policy development, and improve organisational effectiveness.
- Support delivery of policy elements of iHV projects and organisational priorities.
- Represent iHV at meetings and contribute to sector discussions.
About you:
We are looking for the following essential skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of UK policy-making processes and child and family health/ early years policy – ideally informed by experience working within or closely with government or public sector organisations.
- Exceptional writing skills, with a proven ability to produce authoritative, high impact briefings, reports and policy documents that are clear, persuasive and tailored to diverse audiences.
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and evidence from multiple sources and translate this into clear, practical and actionable policy recommendations.
- Ability to collate, synthesise and critically assess diverse sources of insight, including frontline practitioner perspectives, quantitative and qualitative data, to inform robust policy development.
- Experience developing or contributing to evidence-based policy outputs (e.g. briefings, reports, consultation responses).
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate inputs and deliver work to deadlines.
- Confident verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to meetings, events and external discussions, presenting complex ideas clearly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10 year strategic objectives.
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The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards
About the Corporate Partnerships team:
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We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
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The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers
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We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team.
What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:
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Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from new businesses and other corporate organisations.
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A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
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Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth
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Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels
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Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 21st July 2026
Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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ABOUT CAUDWELL CHILDREN
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Volunteer Manager (maternity cover) to join our dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as we embark on a journey of expansion.
Established in 2000, Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements up to 40% of working week after passing probation.
POST OUTLINE
This is an impactful role working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Volunteer Manager is responsible for implementing a sustainable volunteer strategy, onboarding journey and programme across the charity. This varied role oversees the promotion of volunteering, internal and external relationship building, all stages of volunteer recruitment, HR checks and onboarding and the coordination of an effective volunteer mandatory training programme. This role is responsible for organising recognition programmes, guiding departments on how to manage and retain volunteers, maximising the use of volunteer resources and ensuring volunteers have a rewarding experience whilst also positively contributing to the organisation objectives to provide vital services to the families of disabled and neurodivergent children. This role is also responsible for the line management of the Volunteer Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference and who can truly embody our core values:
- Ambition – We dream BIG… then make it happen
- Dedication – We go the extra mile… for every child
- Inclusivity – Unique, but UNITED
The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a collaborative spirit, contributing to a culture where every child, colleague, donor and stakeholder feels valued, supported and inspired to thrive.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and inspire a positive culture of volunteering within the organisation.
- Implement the Charities Volunteer Strategy and continually develop the volunteer onboarding journey and programme.
- Liaise with departments to establish volunteer support requirements and create volunteer role descriptions.
- Continually review the recruitment plan and pipeline, analysing existing data to understand patterns, ensuring volunteer diversity.
- Promote and market Caudwell Children volunteer roles nationally with the support of the team, reaching wider audiences, using a range of recruitment methods such as online recruitment platforms, social media, local community groups, etc.
- Attend volunteer recruitment events across Staffordshire, such as university career fayres, including delivering presentations to promote volunteering and placements.
- Attend volunteer networking events
- Coordinate and lead informal volunteer interviews to identify suitable volunteer candidates.
- Responsible for overseeing references checks, ID and DBS checks in line with DBS regulation and to comply with safer recruitment policies
- Process onboarding paperwork, updating our volunteer database and auditing volunteer records to ensure they are up to date with DBS checks, mandatory training, medical records and emergency contact details.
- Oversee DBS renewals, DBS Destruction notices, annual medical updates and mandatory training reminders.
- Lead volunteer support plan discussions with new volunteers to discuss reasonable adjustments and support we will put into place where they have disclosed a medical condition or disability.
- Coordinate and oversee the induction and mandatory training for newly appointed volunteers, delivering the mandatory charity training session in collaboration with the Learning and Development Manager.
- Working with departments to advise them on how to deliver an effective training and mentoring programme in order to establish a cohesive infrastructure of motivated volunteers, in collaboration with the Learning and Development Manager.
- Deliver volunteer management training and advice to departments on how to support, mentor and motivate volunteers, ensuring regular supervisions are carried out by departments.
- Lead monthly catch ups with department heads to discuss the activity of volunteers and department needs.
- Monitor and evaluate all aspects of volunteer activity to ensure effectiveness. Conduct continuous evaluation of the volunteer programme, organising surveys and volunteer forums to gather feedback
- Responsible for checking volunteer expense forms.
- Design and organise formal or informal activities to recognise the contributions of volunteers to the organisation, including parties, social media recognition posts, volunteer case studies, volunteer awards, etc.
- Review and update if appropriate volunteer policies, procedures, risk logs and standards of volunteer service across the organisation ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Ensure the Volunteer Department is compliant with ISO requirements by annually reviewing standard volunteer documents due to renewal.
- Produce regular reports using volunteer data on volunteer recruitment, onboarding, activity and participation.
- Create month end board level reports, interact at Board level, to highlight progress against the Volunteer Strategy.
- Line Manage, supervise and mentor the employee: Volunteer Administrator.
- Help to facilitate and develop the corporate volunteering opportunities in collaboration with the Business partnerships team who lead on the Charities Corporate Social Responsibility offer.
- Maintain and develop the current placement offer for student volunteers recognising the contribution to a sustainable volunteer strategy, and coordinating placement project plans and timetables.
- Deal with any complaints or issues involving volunteers in the appropriate manner and take action where necessary.
Other:
- Communicate with children, families and all stakeholders in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture in full compliance with the Equality & Diversity Policy.
- Uphold the principles and practice of customer care and continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and Data Protection and at all times work in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
- Have an awareness of relevant health and safety regulations and legislation, being responsible for your own health and safety and that of anyone else whom your acts and omissions may affect.
- Report any concerns of potential abuse of a service user in line with the Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
- Ensure maintenance and security of physical, financial and information resources.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Keep comprehensive and accurate records in relation to your role and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Attend training as appropriate to the role, applying knowledge gained to the workplace.
- To work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the team, building and maintaining good working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and non-statutory bodies.
- Adhere to all Caudwell Children policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate commitment to Caudwell Children’s mission, vision and values.
- On occasion and when necessary work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business.
- Willingness to travel on occasion in order to fulfil the needs of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of coordinating volunteers / supervising a volunteer team.
- Experience of line management of colleagues.
- Experience of working in the charity sector.
- Excellent administration experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Volunteer management practices
- Ability to resolve problems/issues tactfully and effectively.
- Well-developed IT skills including data/records management and analysis.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Good presentation and training skills.
- Good multi-tasking skills with the ability to deal with and prioritise multiple requests.
- Prepared to be flexible and a commitment to team work.
Desirable Criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Relevant volunteer management qualification.
- Experience of management role.
- HR administration experience.
- Volunteer/ employee recruitment experience.
- Experience of reporting against targets to the board/senior management team.
- Understanding of the legislation surrounding volunteer management.
- Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
- The ability to travel independently to various locations across the region to fulfill the duties of the role.
This Job Description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to carry out any other task as deemed appropriate for the level and responsibilities of the post.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a basic disclosure check.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware on your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme. We also encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.
HOW TO APPLY & FURTHER INFORMATION
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click “Apply” or visit our website for further information.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.



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Job Description: Facilities Manager
Reports to: Head of Services
Location: Woking, Surrey
Hours of Work: Part time, 22.5hrs per week
Salary: £21,060 22.5 hours, depending on experience
About Us:
At York Road Project, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Woking. We believe in harnessing the unique strengths and potential of each individual to create a pathway towards stability and independence.
The Role:
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, as we are planning the refurbishment of our flagship 10-bedroom supported accommodation service alongside ongoing development of our wider accommodation portfolio.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and effective operation of all facilities at York Road Project, which includes a 10-bedroom main site shelter and three additional properties comprising a further 14 beds. The role ensures all buildings are maintained to a high standard, remain fit for purpose, and meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities Management
- The Facilities Manager monitors the delivery of maintenance activity across all sites, ensuring issues are escalated where standards, timescales or compliance requirements are not met.
- The role ensures all accommodation and premises are maintained to a high standard, remain fit for purpose, and operate safely and efficiently.
- The Facilities Manager reviews and improves facilities processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure consistent delivery across all sites.
Health and Safety & Compliance
- Oversee Health and Safety compliance across all properties and service.
- This includes the development, review and maintenance of risk assessments for all properties and relevant work activities, ensuring they are suitable and sufficient, regularly reviewed, updated following changes or incidents, and effectively implemented.
- The role also ensures statutory inspections, fire risk assessments, fire safety compliance, emergency preparedness, HSE requirements, and DSE compliance for home working staff are in place and maintained.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance systems and documentation are maintained to an audit-ready standard.
- The role supports internal and external audits, including annual health and safety and fire risk assessment audits, ensuring evidence and corrective actions are completed.
Governance & Reporting
- As part of the role you will attend the charity’s Health and Safety Sub-Committee, providing updates on H&S, risks, compliance, audits, and improvement actions.
- The role contributes to audit processes, monitoring compliance status and ensuring follow-up actions are completed and embedded across the services.
Budgets & Operational Reporting
- Manage facilities-related budgets, reporting on spend, risks, compliance status and planned maintenance priorities.
- Develop a maintenance schedule for all properties.
Professional Standards & Ways of Working
- Maintain accurate and timely records of inspections, compliance checks, maintenance activity and statutory requirements
- Ensure all property and compliance documentation is audit-ready and consistently maintained
- Work collaboratively with the administrative team to ensure effective coordination of maintenance, suppliers and compliance systems
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Experience in facilities, maintenance, property management and compliance roles.
- Experience of using facilities and compliance management software.
- Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Approaches challenges or issues with a problem-solving mindset, looking for effective solutions rather than focusing on the problem itself.
- Strong organisational abilities, able to prioritise and to skillfully plan and manage time.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Salesforce.
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and creating action plans based on findings.
Desirable
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
- Experience of managing budgets and supplier & contractor relationships.
- An understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Experience overseeing small refurbishment or capital projects.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Resilient and confident working in complex environments.
- Positive attitude, maintains a positive attitude even in challenging situations.
- Future-orientated, has a forward-thinking perspective, anticipates future needs or issues and plans accordingly.
- Team worker, demonstrates a commitment to strong collaborative work by actively engaging with colleagues, volunteers, external partners and to be accountable for the outcome.
- Ownership - willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects and to be accountable for the outcomes.
- Aligned with the values and mission of York Road Project.
Benefits:
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (pro-rata for 0.6 FTE) plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Pension Scheme.
- Birthday day off.
- Medicash healthcare plan,
- Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities.
Please submit a covering letter with your CV, to our CEO Cherisse Dealtry
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PLUS is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated care professional to take the next step in their career as a Deputy Manager.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in leading and supporting the staff team, ensuring the people we support receive outstanding care and are empowered to live fulfilling, independent lives.
As Deputy Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the service, providing leadership, guidance and support to the team. You will contribute to the development of effective systems and best practice, ensuring the service remains compliant with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, organisational policies and commissioner requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills within a supportive organisation that is committed to delivering excellent outcomes for the people we support.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
• Have at least two years' experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or an equivalent qualification). A Level 5 qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be an advantage.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Be able to motivate and support staff to achieve positive outcomes.
• Be confident in promoting safe working practices and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and CQC standards.
This is a full-time position, and flexibility is essential. You will be expected to work a rota that includes weekdays, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights, according to the needs of the service.
The role may involve supporting people with varying physical needs, including assisting wheelchair users and individuals who require physical support, as well as responding appropriately to behaviours of concern.
If you are passionate about making a real difference and are ready to progress your career in social care, we would love to hear from you.
Our benefits package includes:
• 33 days holidays annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Training and development
• Family friendly leave
• Employee assistance programme
Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre is looking for a Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our organisation and ensure our services continue to provide vital support to LGBTQ+ communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
About Us
For nearly 50 years, Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has been at the heart of the local LGBTQ+ community. From our beginnings as one of the UK’s first gay helplines, we have grown into a trusted, inclusive organisation delivering counselling, support services, outreach, and community programmes.
We are proud of our history - and excited about our future.
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on service delivery, team support, and operational management.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will implement our strategic priorities while supporting a committed team to deliver high-quality, inclusive services.
You will:
- Lead and support a small senior team
- Oversee day-to-day operations and service delivery
- Ensure services meet the needs of our diverse communities
- Build strong local partnerships, key funders and community relationships
- Identify and secure funding from a range of different income streams
- Lead on the monitoring and evaluation of funding applications
- Ensure effective systems, compliance, and organisational processes
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced manager within the voluntary, community, public or private sector
- A confident and supportive leader who can motivate and develop others
- Organised and solutions-focused, with strong operational skills
- Experienced in delivering services and managing performance
- A strong communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a long-standing, values-driven organisation
- Make a meaningful impact in LGBTQ+ communities
- Work with a passionate and supportive team
- We offer flexible working
- Opportunity to shape and improve services
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A CV
- A supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification
Closing date: 31 July 2026
First interview: w/c 17 August 2026 (online)
Second interview: 27 August 2026 (in person)
We actively welcome applications from LGBTQ+ people and others from underrepresented communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for a motivated, focussed and attentive operations professional to join our team, managing and maintaining the organisational processes of the charity. This is a one year, fixed contract role, with the aim of moving to permanent, subject to funding constraints.
Details
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Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week - Monday to Thursday)
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Working pattern: Four day work week (Fridays off)
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Benefits:
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Annual wellbeing budget
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Professional development budget
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Private healthcare with Vitality, including dental & optical cover
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9 paid sick days
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Two-week December shutdown for the end-of-year period
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Annual team retreat
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All benefits are subject to passing probation
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Statutory inclusions:
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5% employer pension contribution
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24 days annual leave (16 + 8 bank holidays, annual leave based on 4-day week).
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About Glitch
We work to ensure that internet technologies in the information ecosystem do not replicate or further discrimination to Black women and other marginalised people. We’re a Black-led, internationally-focused remote charity.
We are a charity, which means we do research, policy analysis and policy influencing, as well as campaigning on tech-facilitated gender-based violence, algorithmic discrimination, platform governance and other technology-related harms impacting race and gender injustice. Our advocacy work also covers what we describe as broader ‘societal and collective harms of technology’ by ensuring there are appropriate safeguards, governance and accountability in our core focus areas above. Our Programmes focus on education, literacy, accountability and resistance to algorithmic discrimination and injustice.
While we are not a frontline organisation, everything we do is on behalf of those excluded and ignored - specifically Black women and Black gender-expansive people.
Read our full strategy document to learn more.
Role Overview
The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations of Glitch, enabling the effective delivery and adherence to policies and regulation for the charity and team. The role holder will be the charity's data protection officer; they will meticulously ensure we remain fully compliant with all relevant charity regulations, maintaining our integrity and trust with regulatory bodies, funders and donors, and our supporters. This role will also serve as the Board Secretary, attending Board of Trustees meetings 4-6 times a year, taking minutes and managing the process of all documentation for the Board. As the Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Executive Director and our Finance Director in recruitment and hiring, finance and administration, and events support. This role requires some travel.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working with/in small, 100% remote charities; small SMEs; or, nonprofit or nongovernmental organisations. For this role, we are seeking candidates based in the UK, and they will need to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
As a charity working to ensure technologies do not replicate or extend discrimination of marginalised communities, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment on our team. All applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage Black women and Black gender-expansive people to apply!
Our values: Accountable, Black feminist, Care-full, Radical, Thoughtful
Key Responsibilities
Operations management
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Oversee the charity’s administrative functions, including triaging the general inbox, scheduling team meetings and other ad-hoc administrative work in supporting the ED in running the day-to-day of the charity
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Maintain and improve existing operational systems and processes including information systems
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Organising travel suppliers and task related to charity events
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Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers across recruitment, finance and personnel
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Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures
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Ensure that invoices, payments, and expense claims are received and reconciled on the expensing system.
Governance and compliance
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Ensure the charity complies with relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements, keeping abreast of any changes or updates
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Support the Finance Director and Executive Director on the preparation of the end-of-year statutory accounts and independent examination process
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Ensure compliance with financial regulations and charity commission requirements
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Support the preparation of Board materials and Trustee meetings and Board activities
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Maintain accurate records and documentation, including sensitive and confidential files
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Ensure documentation is updated across our project management system: ClickUp, our expenses software, HR platform and travel platform
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Assist with risk management and insurance matters.
HR and Recruitment
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Lead on talent recruitment, leaning on our retained, legal team when needed
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Manage the onboarding process for new hires
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Manage HR functions, including maintaining personnel records, supporting recruitment and any other HR processes.
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience
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Demonstrable experience in a similar operations role for a small charity, start-up, SME, or philanthropic organisation
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan ahead and intimate the next stage of tasks in projects
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Proactive problem-solving approach
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Comfortable and confident managing sensitive, high-importance charity governance documents
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Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems
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Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
Essential skills and attributes
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Understanding of UK charity regulations and reporting requirements
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IT skills, including experience using Xero, Google Suite and project management tools like ClickUp and Slack.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small team
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Commitment to our mission and values.
Desirable
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Experience with HR processes and systems
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Experience working with with Boards, including preparing agendas and taking minutes
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GDPR or ICO training or certification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fundraising Manager
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (30 hours per week considered, salary pro rata)
Location: Hybrid working between home and our offices at Great Portland Street and Kennington Lane, London
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Report: Fundraising Assistant
About International Students House (ISH)
International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange.
For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact.
We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function.
The Opportunity
This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams.
You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement.
If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As Fundraising Manager, you will:
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Develop and implement a 3–5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives.
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Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy.
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Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners.
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Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals.
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Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors.
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Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support.
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Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns.
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Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
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Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation.
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Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
About You
You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies.
You'll bring:
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Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation.
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Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners.
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Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
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Outstanding relationship management and networking skills.
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Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities.
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Strong financial awareness and project management skills.
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Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach.
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Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors.
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Alumni fundraising experience.
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Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising.
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Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America.
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Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent.
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Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation.
Why Join ISH?
This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world.
In return we offer:
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Salary of £65,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)
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Full-time or part-time working options
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Hybrid working
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25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
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Defined benefit contributory pension scheme
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Vitality private health insurance (Senior Management Team)
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Healthcare cash plan
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£3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities
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Sage employee benefits platform
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Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation)
Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Join Us
If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6.00 months from the start date
Location: Any UK Trust office - a minimum of three days in the office a week, and must be willing to travel to other centres when required
Interviews: 10th or 12th August
At The King’s Trust, we believe that great leadership creates life-changing opportunities for young people. As our Delivery Manager Capability Lead, you’ll play a key role in strengthening management and leadership across our Delivery function, ensuring managers have the skills, confidence and support they need to lead high-performing, inclusive teams.
Our ambition is to be one of the UK’s most equal, diverse and inclusive organisations serving young people. We know that achieving this starts with leadership. Through your work, you'll help build a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive, ensuring our managers have the capability and confidence to create inclusive environments for both colleagues and the young people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organisational/People Development professional who is passionate about building capability, driving positive change and turning insight into meaningful action.
In this role, you will:
- Use data, feedback and organisational insight to identify leadership capability needs and opportunities.
- Work closely with the People and Learning team making recommendations based on data analysis and support with creating and driving sustainable and effective solutions. Support our ambition to become one of the UK's most equal, diverse and inclusive organisations by embedding inclusive leadership behaviours and approaches into management development.
- Evaluate impact, using evidence and feedback to continuously improve leadership capability and effectiveness.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape the frontline management and leadership culture of one of the UK's leading youth charities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, influence how leadership capability is acquired and developed across the Delivery function, and leave a lasting legacy through the managers and teams you support.
By empowering managers to lead with confidence, inclusion and purpose, you'll strengthen the teams that support young people every day, helping more young people to break the cycle of unemployment and build the confidence and skills they need to succeed, regardless of their background or the challenges they face.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Delivery Manager Capability Lead?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or those who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Delivery Manager Capability Lead!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Garden Manager
Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk
Accountable to: Commercial Development Director
Staff reports: The Gardens team, Visitor Services team
Fullers Mill Garden is an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at West Stow in Suffolk. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a fabulous collection of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants, collected over the course of 50 years by the creator of the garden, the late Bernard Tickner MBE.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Fullers Mill Garden into its next chapter as a Perennial garden, maintaining and evolving a beautiful garden with a team of gardeners, volunteers and trainees – to give our garden loving visitors a magical experience on each visit. The garden is currently undergoing a process of proposed investment in its visitor infrastructure. The Garden Manager will be a key member of the project team.
Overall purpose
1. Through high standards of garden and landscape management and garden maintenance, ensure that the history, ecology, evolved design and artistic integrity of Fullers Mill and other grounds associated with the site are conserved and presented to an exemplary standard.
2. To recruit, train, manage and develop staff to achieve high standards of garden presentation and visitor satisfaction.
3. To build a culture that makes involvement in the garden a rewarding, rich and enjoyable experience for visitors, volunteers and staff.
4. To identify and develop opportunities for the promotion of the garden and the development of the visitor experience managing partnerships and relationships
Main responsibilities and duties
1. Management of gardens and landscape
a. To be responsible for the maintenance and management of the garden and its associated landscape within an approved budget.
b. To maintain high standards of garden and facilities presentation at all times.
c. Responsible for the day to day running of the garden and supervision of staff, volunteers and contractors to ensure that appropriate horticultural and service standards are maintained.
d. To oversee the management and delivery of educational, training and skills activities and events, utilising the facilities and buildings within the site.
e. To undertake the direct delivery of activities on selected topics relating to horticulture and the garden.
f. To contribute as a key member of the Perennial project team in the formulation and delivery of the plan for the long-term future of Fullers Mill garden and buildings.
g. To co-ordinate the Fullers Mill Garden Committee, establishing sound relationships with its members and utilising their knowledge and experience in maintaining and developing the garden.
2. Financial Management:
a. Work alongside the Commercial Development Director to manage allocated budgets, prepare and provide bids for capital expenditure and small projects associated with the site.
3. Staff management, training and development:
a. To be responsible for staff recruitment, training and development of competencies to deliver agreed maintenance and presentation standards and to be responsible for staff welfare, discipline and other employee issues in consultation with the organisations central support team.
4. Projects and coordination:
a. To participate in the project team overseeing the creation of new visitor facilities and infrastructure;
b. To manage and oversee work delivered by external contractors or agencies.
c. To ensure a coordinated approach for all site-based garden maintenance, development, visitor facilities and services and to effectively manage change as appropriate.
5. Business Development and Public Relations:
a. To work with the marketing team to explore and deliver initiatives both nationally and regionally to increase awareness of both the charity and its gardens.
b. Where appropriate explore and support local marketing opportunities to encourage greater access for visitors, to identify and engage in opportunities which promote the charity and the garden as a high quality visitor attraction.
c. To act as site representative, promoting the charity and the garden to ensure positive relationships.
6. Documentation:
a. To ensure that all site documentation is maintained and distributed where appropriate.
b. To create and maintain records relating to changes to the garden through maintenance, restoration and conservation.
c. Maintain appropriate records for the effective management of staff, equipment, machinery and health and safety on site.
7. Health and Safety:
a. To conduct, review and maintain all risk assessments across site
b. To ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and have a good understanding of health and safety requirements where applicable
c. To ensure correct PPE and COSHH records are reviewed and maintained
d. To ensure correct documentation and risk assessments are provided by external contractors
8. Other:
a. Any other duties as instructed by the line manager that may be required within the general purpose of the job.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (E = essential; D = desirable)
1. Experience and Qualifications
a. Managing a garden of quality to a high standard (E)
b. RHS level 3 or equivalent qualified by experience (D
c. Managing and controlling complex budgets to reduce costs and exceed income targets
d. Staff management within a horticultural, conservation or visitor attraction setting (E)
e. Experience of visitor attractions (E)
f. Representation and speaking in public (E)
g. Health and safety in a garden environment (E)
h. Working with and leading volunteers (E)
i. Willingness to develop professionally and to undertake training (E)
j. Holder of HSE recognised First Aid at Work certificate (D)
k. Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (D)
l. IOSH trained (D)
2. Circumstances
a. Holder of a full UK driving licence (E)
b. Able to work flexibly, including weekend rotational working hours in season (E)
MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General: This is a full-time post working 5 days across 7.
Location: Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow, Suffolk
Salary: £42,000 + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pension: up to 7% employer’s contribution to matched employee contribution to the
charity’s stakeholder pension.
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus Bank holidays
General: Sick pay; death in service benefit (3 x salary); Perennial has a number of well-established flexible working policies including ‘buying’ extra (unpaid) leave, time off for dependents, variations to normal working hours, private health care on completion of probation
The outline of terms and conditions are provided for information only and do not represent a contract.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 2nd August 2026 Interview dates TBC
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications.
The Stuart Hall Foundation is seeking an experienced Operations and Finance Manager to support the effective financial, operational, and governance management of the Foundation. Working closely with the Executive Director, team and Trustees, the role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the organisation and its long-term sustainability.
About the Stuart Hall Foundation
Inspired by the life and work of the eminent scholar and intellectual Professor Stuart Hall, the Stuart Hall Foundation (SHF) was launched in 2015 by his family, friends and colleagues to continue his life’s work and build on his unique and distinct legacy by attending to the urgent political, social, and cultural questions of our time. Our mission is to popularise critical thought by supporting the creative and intellectual development of a new generation of artists, academics and activists who are dedicated to challenging issues of inequality through their work. We pursue this mission by equipping underrepresented practitioners with the learning resources and research opportunities necessary to shape and expand public debates on politics, history and culture. We fulfil our mission by:
- Creating Opportunities - offering artist residencies, commissions, scholarships, fellowships, and other opportunities to underrepresented people from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and geographic locations.
- Convening Spaces - creating digital and physical spaces for the public, our network of artists, researchers, activists and other stakeholders to exchange and generate ideas together.
- Developing Digital Resources - creating free-to-access digital learning resources that encourage critical thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary political and cultural issues (across arts, academia and cultural activism).
Role Description
The Operations and Finance Manager will play a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the Foundation. The postholder will lead on governance, administration, finance, compliance and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, meets its regulatory obligations and has the infrastructure required to deliver its strategic objectives.
Working closely with the Executive Director, team, Treasurer, and Trustees, the Operations and Finance Manager will oversee financial management, governance processes, organisational administration and operational planning, while also supporting fundraising activities to ensure the Foundation’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
Required Experience and Skills
Operations, Finance and Governance
- Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.
- Understanding of charity governance and experience supporting Boards, Committees, or Trustees.
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and cash flow monitoring, invoice processing, payroll administration, project budget reconciliation, preparation of management accounts and financial reports, and coordination of year-end accounts preparation.
- Excellent attention to detail, with a track record of maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
People and Organisational Management
- Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communications and Digital Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word and Excel) and the ability to quickly learn and use a range of digital collaboration and organisational tools, such as Zoom, Dropbox, Notion, and similar software.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and respond effectively to changing circumstances.
- Collaborative and personable, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, Trustees, stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
- Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate effectively and efficiently.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting grant management, fundraising administration, or donor reporting.
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software, such as Xero, to support financial management and reporting.
- Experience working remotely and managing priorities effectively within a distributed team environment.
- Interest in the work, legacy and impact of Professor Stuart Hall
Application Process
To apply, please complete the online application form, available on the Stuart Hall Foundation's website.
As part of the application form you will be required to submit a CV (maximum two pages), a one-page A4 cover letter, and contact details for two professional referees.
We also encourage applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This is optional and will not form part of the selection process.
The deadline for applications is 2nd August 2026 at 23:59pm. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late applications.
Interviews will take place via Zoom on w/c 24th August 2026.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory previous employment references.
Diversity, social justice and access were central to Stuart Hall’s work in education and the arts, and are embedded in the Foundation’s values, programme and approach. The Stuart Hall Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


