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Exciting opportunity for a person that is passionate about helping people and reducing waste to make this charity reuse shop excel in providing an excellent service for the local community. The shop and storage space of 7,685 square feet is not all being used to it’s full potential and gives plenty of scope for a new manager to make changes.

The first priority is to ensure we maximise collections of reusable furniture and appliances for resale at affordable prices for local people (with a 20% discount for people on benefits plus some items are free of charge) and to increase both sales and Gift Aid income.

This is a hands-on management role where you would lead from the front and be involved in all aspects of operations including lifting/carrying items and ideally occasional van driving when required.(though not essential)

You need to have good people skills to develop good working relationships with the staff team, volunteers and the public.

Once the income is increased there will be the opportunity to develop other services such as training and support for both existing volunteers and other vulnerable people.

If you are a confident person with good management & people skills who is looking for a challenge & the opportunity to make a difference then please apply for this post.

For further details see the job description or email us

The Role

As Wilder Learning Manager, you’ll lead a small, passionate team delivering inspiring outdoor learning and engagement programmes that connect schools, educators and young people with nature across Sussex. You’ll oversee the delivery and ongoing development of high‑quality accredited training, INSETs, school sessions and advice that supports schools to improve their grounds for nature and outdoor learning.

You’ll be an enthusiastic and confident leader, able to step into delivery when needed, and excited by innovation, collaboration and partnership working. Bringing experience of managing people, you’ll foster a positive, supportive and inclusive culture, encouraging creativity, continuous improvement and professional development.

This varied role combines leadership, project management and hands‑on involvement, playing a key part in ensuring our learning offer inspires and empowers educators and young people to connect with, care for and benefit from nature across Sussex’s land and marine environments.

A valid drivers licence is required for this role.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check

The Person

You will be a professional, values-led leader who enjoys supporting others to do their best work. You’ll bring a positive, practical and reflective approach; enabling you to navigate complexity, manage competing demands and support decision-making. You’ll be comfortable building trust, having honest conversations, and creating space for others to grow; balancing encouragement with clear expectations.

You’ll be organised and reflective, able to manage your time and priorities while remaining approachable and supportive. You’ll share Sussex Wildlife Trust’s commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and reflect our values in your practice.  You’ll demonstrate a personal passion for wildlife, outdoor learning and the benefits nature connection for young people in Sussex, which will underpin everything you do.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity with their search for a new Operations Manager.
 
This role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. The salary for this role is between £40,000-£45,000, dependant on level of experience. This is a hybrid role, where you will attend the Central London office.
 
Within this Operations Manager role, you will lead the running of the charity’s day to day operations. You will oversee functions which include HR, governance, finance, and operational policies and processes.
 
You will oversee governance operations, supporting senior leadership executives and the Board to meet their legal responsibilities and keep policies and systems up to date. You will also provide secretariat/executive support, which will involve coordination of Board and Committee meetings.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-orientated person who has significant experience in a similar role or an Operations role. You will have knowledge of charity governance and Board secretariat experience. You will have strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
 
You will be a strong communicator who has experience developing professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent IT skills. You will have an enthusiasm for change, with the ability to apply innovative approaches to project and people management. You will have experience implementing digital processes or platforms. You’ll bring experience of improving processes/systems and making the most of available resources to strengthen day-to-day operations.
 
Desirably, you will have a professional qualification (e.g. finance, project management, and/or HR). You will have experience/knowledge of working across data protection, GDPR, and/or health and safety.
 
We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out.
 
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with a leading membership association in their search for a Campaign Project Manager for a 12 month contract role.

In this key role, you’ll project manage the end-to-end delivery of high-profile, multi-stakeholder advertising campaigns, ensuring projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and achieve strategic goals. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners, leading multiple workstreams and ensuring communication and coordination across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resources across multiple workstreams.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, track progress, and ensure alignment throughout delivery.
• Oversee budgets alongside the budget owner, ensuring projects stay on track and within scope.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality standards and accurate documentation across all project materials.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within marketing or communications background.
• 2–4 years’ project management or coordination experience.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach to stakeholder management.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What’s on Offer:

• 12 month contract role
• Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (pro rata).
• Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the Central London office.
• Immediate start

How to Apply:
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website and upload your CV. Please highlight your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying.

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

About Grapevine Wellbeing Centre

·Grapevine Wellbeing Centre is an independent charity supporting adults within our community to improve and maintain their own mental health. We do this through bringing people together, promoting creativity and embracing the natural environment as tools to move people forward.

 

·As the project coordinator, you will work in conjunction with the trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the charity, including the daily health and safety.

·We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We warmly welcome applications from people of colour, people living with a disability, and those with lived experience of marginalisation. If you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the role

The majority of our charity's funding comes from the National Lottery Community Fund, and we are now looking for a project coordinator to join our team. This role is funded until March 2029. The Project Coordinator will maintain, improve, and sustain all three strands of the charity: Weekday Grapevine, Community Grapevine, and Evening and Weekend Grapevine.

Key Responsibilities:

·The running of the Wellbeing Centre and drop-in sessions, groups/courses and community activities run through the Centre.

·Ensuring that all financial transactions and cash handling systems are properly and effectively recorded.

·The support and training of volunteers.

·To engage in community activities outside the Centre

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role using the person specification as your guide.

Person Specifications

We’re looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about people, community, and equity, and who have a strong understanding of mental health.

Community Engagement & Inclusion

• • Experience designing and leading inclusive activities
  • Commitment to involving marginalised groups
  • Strong communication and volunteer management skills

Practical & Creative Skills

• • Confidence leading hands-on activities
  • An understanding of health and safety requirements
  • Skilled in monitoring, reporting and funding bids

Evaluation and monitoring

• • Excellent IT skills, including Canva, Eventbrite and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to implement and manage systems to track and evaluate project progress

Personal Qualities

• • Passionate advocate for wellbeing
  • Creative and self-motivated
  • Comfortable working independently and in emotionally sensitive environments
  • Skilled at managing group dynamics and defusing situations
  • Clear understanding of professional boundaries
  • Proven project coordination experience

We’re looking for an Events Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse and strategically focused events portfolio at Leeds Beckett University. This is a key role within the Stakeholder Engagement and Events team, responsible for ensuring events are purpose-driven, high quality and aligned with the university’s brand, reputation and student recruitment objectives.

In this role, you will plan, manage and deliver a broad programme of events that support the university’s strategic priorities. This includes responsibility for large-scale, high-profile events such as graduation ceremonies, alongside a varied portfolio of stakeholder, partnership and engagement events. You will ensure each event is designed to tell the university’s story, showcase its strengths and create positive, memorable experiences for prospective students, students, partners, staff and wider audiences.

You will provide leadership and direction to event and partnership officers, project teams and external suppliers, overseeing event planning, logistics, budgets, risk management and evaluation. Strong project management skills are essential, as you will manage multiple events simultaneously, often to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with colleagues across marketing, communications, recruitment and academic services, you will ensure events are effectively promoted, consistently branded and clearly aligned with audience needs and strategic outcomes. You will use insight and feedback to evaluate impact, improve delivery and demonstrate the value of events in enhancing brand reputation, strengthening relationships and supporting recruitment.

At Leeds Beckett, we value diverse perspectives and offer generous annual leave and strong support for professional development. Join a collaborative team committed to delivering outstanding events that bring the university’s strategy to life and create lasting impact.

Project Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home

About MQ Mental Health Research

MQ is a multi-award-winning charity, funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments, and prevent mental illness.

We're at a critical point in our development, following the launch of our new 5-year strategy, MQ aims to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.

We'd love for you to join our friendly, high performing team, based in London. This a hybrid role with 2 days based in our London office and 3 days from home/remote working.

What you'll be doing:

As a Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring your projects are delivered on time and on budget, to the highest possible standards.

The role will support projects from design and planning through to delivery, dissemination and impact, working closely with senior academics in the UK and internationally, including partners at institutions such as King's College London and the University of Oxford, alongside lived experience experts (patients and carers with experience of mental illnesses).

Some projects involve international collaboration across multiple time zones and engagement with external stakeholders including funders such as Wellcome.

The successful candidate will be empathetic and confident, with the professional judgement required to work effectively with people with lived experience of mental illness, and comfortable operating in complex, innovative research environments that involve a degree of uncertainty, while delivering work to high professional standards and in line with GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support projects from design and set-up through to delivery, dissemination and evaluation
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets
• Demonstrate strong judgement in prioritising work and managing competing deadlines
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including objectives, milestones, risks, dependencies and stakeholder mapping
• Track progress using Excel spreadsheets and shared online documents, ensuring accuracy and version control
• Dissemination, impact and content development
• Assist with the coordination and development of outputs including academic papers, reports, blog posts and other formats such as digital content
• Support and facilitate focus group discussions, workshops and consultations with patients and carers

Who we're looking for:

We'd love to hear from you, if you have:

• A proven track record in programme or project management, demonstrated through at least three years’ relevant work experience or a proven track record of managing complex projects as part of an academic qualification (e.g. Master’s dissertation or PhD thesis)
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively when working to competing deadlines
• A desire to work in an agile way and remain effective when managing complex, innovative research projects that involve uncertainty or evolving scope
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High level of competence using Excel spreadsheets and shared online documents
• Familiarity with GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements
• Project management qualification (e.g. Agile qualifications, PRINCE2) would be highly desirable.

Why Join MQ?

We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Benefits

• Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
• Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
• Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
• Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
• Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
• Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service.
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
• Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.

Closing date: 15th February 2026

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.

As an employer committed to inclusivity, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. You will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.

Senior Service Manager

Ready for your career move? Do you want to make a real difference inspiring change across Sussex?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Manager to play a vital role in providing support in mental health services and welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation, in this full time, hybrid working role.

Position: Senior Service Manager (Internal title - Senior Manager)

Location: Brighton and Hove

Salary: £43,519 per annum, pro rata (salary award 26/27 pending) 

Hours: 37 hours per week. Plus, participation in the management on-call rota.

Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Closing Date: 2nd March 2026. Please note that shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis, so this role may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

As a Senior Service Manager you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex. The Senior Management Team is responsible for the operational success of the diverse services in legal advice, housing and mental health, addiction and homelessness prevention and support.

The successful candidate for the Senior Service Manager role will join at an exciting time as the organisation continues to develop its mental health offer. The Senior Service Manager will be responsible for 63 units of supported and CQC registered accommodation, the staff that support it and the clients that call it home.

Housing management, staff development and supporting people with complex needs will be part of day-to-day work alongside chances to develop existing and new services and get really involved in the transformation of accommodation and support that is happening in the city.

You will also lead work on Safeguarding within the organisation, providing oversight, advising on safeguarding case management and reporting on performance. The Senior Service Manager will also participate in the management on-call rota.

About You

To be successful in the role of Senior Service Manager you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• A relevant professional background in the health, housing management or social care field and significant management experience within services such as homelessness, addictions and mental health, with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Experience of strategic and operational planning and implementation including risk management.
• Experience of effective financial/business management including the preparation and management of budgets.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice and the regulatory/legal frameworks including CQC within which BHT Sussex operates.
• Understanding of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory duties with the capability to provide oversight, advise on safeguarding management and report on performance.

In Return

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation that values it’s employees and offers a supportive and inclusive people and value-based work culture.

Receive:

• 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme.
• Medical cash plan with Medicash and discount platform.
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Investment in your career and development through access to BHT Learning & Development platform and training offers.
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days.
• Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass.
• Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing activities.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a leading person-and values-centred charity and housing association working to create lasting, positive change for people across Sussex who are experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health, and other complex needs. The mission is: Combating Homelessness, Creating Opportunity and Promoting Change. With an ambitious strategic plan built on Sustainability, Quality, and Growth, we’re shaping a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.

You may have experience in roles such as Senior Service Manager, Service Manager, Junior Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Service Delivery. #INDNFP

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

ABOUT VIDERE

Videre is an award-winning, UK-registered NGO that exposes human rights abuses and holds perpetrators to account. We work directly with communities in stressed environments, equipping networks of activists and community leaders with the technology and training necessary to safely capture visual documentation of political violence, human rights violations, and other systemic abuses. Our aim is to ensure that the concerns and knowledge of affected communities drive advocacy, policy, and legal action. We currently have teams and partners in six countries and support staff in three further countries.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Manager is a critical role within Videre, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The postholder will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Videre’s security risk management framework and processes. The role supports Videre’s own project teams as well as the work we do with partners, which includes training and accompaniment on human rights documentation and the security risk management necessary to do this work safely. The Security Manager will play a key role in strengthening organisational resilience, preparedness, and security culture across multiple countries and complex operating environments.

LOCATION

Nairobi, Kampala or Bangkok preferred. Remote applicants will be considered. Approximately 20 days travel per year expected.

COMPENSATION

Salary is dependent on location. The UK-equivalent salary from £55,000 to £60,000, plus pension contribution, will be converted using ICSC scales.

All staff receive:

• A minimum of 28 days leave
• Counselling and mental health support
• Annual wellbeing days

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Risk Management

• Maintain and continuously improve Videre’s Security Risk Management framework, ensuring effective implementation across all operations.
• Lead the safety and security elements of the organisational Risk Register held by the Chief Operating Officer, ensuring senior leadership is regularly informed of key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments, in collaboration with relevant managers and teams, covering programme operations, partner locations, and other identified risk areas.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the implementation of Safety and Security Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring staff are appropriately briefed and familiar with their content.

Preparedness, Monitoring & Incident Response

• Lead scenario planning and preparedness activities for safety and security risk management.
• Provide proactive, practical safety security management advice, guidance and support to teams and partners.
• Lead the crisis management response to security incidents as required.
• Monitor security contexts, analyse trends, and share relevant information to support informed decision-making.

Training, Capacity Building & Culture

• Design and deliver security risk management training and capacity-building resources for staff and partners.
• Foster and embed a strong organisational security culture, promoting shared responsibility for safety and risk awareness.

External Engagement

• Manage Videre’s participation in security-related consortiums and networks, including the Global Interagency Security Forum.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
• An understanding of risk management methodologies and experience applying them across multi-country teams.
• Experience in executing complex and sensitive security management responses.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, verbally and in writing.
• Experience of working directly with affected communities for sustained periods.
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours during peak or emergency periods.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and requirements.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Preferred:

• An understanding of human rights and a strong belief in their indivisibility and interdependence.
• Experience managing security challenges in difficult environments, including conflict zones.
• Experience leading security crisis management, including evacuation.  
• Additional language skills beyond English and French.
• Experience designing and delivering training or facilitating workshops.
• Strong technology / IT skills and/or aptitude.
• Experience with fundraising or confidence in public speaking and presenting.

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE

• Please apply via the link on our website: submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a Cover Letter (maximum 400 words) describing your suitability for this position.
• Applications will close on February 6, 2026.
• We intend to complete the recruitment process by the end of February 2026.
   

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the human rights sector and we are committed to doing what we can to correct this. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities that we serve. Therefore, we are particularly keen to receive applications from people who identify with minority and/or underrepresented groups (whether on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic). We also value diversity in terms of personal and professional experience; believing that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create stronger and more creative working environments. We encourage applications even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above.

Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.

With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.

The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.

Who are Guts UK looking for?

This role would suit an experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.

Guts UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as corporate prospecting, pitching and account management. 

Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid based, with 1 day a week in either London or Huddersfield office - £2,000 London Weighting for candidates working hybrid from the London office
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days for office closures 
• Employee assistance programme (covering both the individual and family members*) offering mental health support, physiotherapy and access to a remote GP amongst other services. 
• 5% employer pension contribution

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Timeframes

• Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10th February
• In person interviews – London: Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February 
• In person interviews – Huddersfield: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th February
• Decisions by EOD Friday 20th February

This is a demanding role where you will support the Fundraising Director in effective management of the fundraising teams across our UK centres and the central expertise in Trusts, Major Gifts and Partnerships.

You will assist the Fundraising Director to plan and organise a broad range of fundraising activities; formulating and adjusting plans as required.  Additionally, the Fundraising Director will depend on you to lead or assist on specific projects.   
 

You will act as gatekeeper regarding access for fundraising teams to the Fundraising Director which will involve utilising strong understanding and sound judgement skills across a number of activities.

Do you excel at building strong relationships and perhaps have experience within a membership or professional body? Looking for a Relationship Manager role with strategic influence and nationwide reach?

TPP is partnering with a membership organisation to recruit a proactive Relationship Manager who will lead on building relationships with key stakeholders and grow partnerships.

The role

• Develop and deliver the strategy for engaging senior leaders across organisations
• Build a strong national network and increase uptake of training, services and membership benefits
• Grow income through partnership development, sponsorship opportunities and bespoke proposals
• Collaborate with marketing, events, policy and finance teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Represent the organisation at meetings and events (occasional travel required)

What you’ll bring

• Experience in relationship management, stakeholder engagement or business development
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisation and influencing skills
• Ability to spot opportunities, prioritise effectively and drive results
• Experience within a membership or professional body is highly advantageous

Why apply?

• Competitive salary great benefits
• Flexible hybrid working. 3 days in the office during probation. After probation 2 days a week in the office.   
• Supportive, inclusive culture with development opportunities
• A role with real strategic impact

Apply now
If this Relationship Manager role sounds like your next step, don’t delay.

Get in touch or apply today.

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.

There has never been a more important time to join the Age UK Retail Team.

With over 250 retail shops throughout England and Wales, our Retail teams generate vital revenue to support Age UK and the incredible services that we provide to older people who need us the most.

We have an exciting opportunity for a pro-active Area Sales Manager to join our Retail Team on a full-time permanent basis, to take responsibility for the performance of around 17 Charity Shops across the areas of West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. With support from an experienced Divisional Sales Manager, this role would best suit an experienced retail professional.

This Field-based position will require frequent travel across the area; a company car will be provided.

Please note due to the location of our shops, candidates ideally need to be located in the Portsmouth and Southampton area with the ability and flexibility to travel across the wider areas, including the Isle of Wight.

Age UK Internal Job Grade - 6N

Must haves:

• Successful proven record of achievement in a multi-site retail business environment at area level or senior shop manager level. A, I
• Successful proven experience of multi-site management within a geographically diverse area. A, I
• Proven and track record of commercial success and achievement of financial results. A,I
• Experience of managing staff and performance management. A,I
• Experience of recruiting and developing staff. A,I
• Full current driving license. A

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation process

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement alongside their CV that explains how they meet the 'must have' competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description. This will be used to assess your suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges that you may use AI to produce your supporting statement and whilst this is acceptable, we do expect candidates to address the must have criteria by personalising your experience, knowledge and skills. Where candidates rely solely on AI content, Age UK reserves the right to reject the application.

Please note that all CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements, and we would therefore ask that you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process more inclusive. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Support Manager

Do you have a can-do attitude, with line management, coaching, training and counselling skills?

Have you worked in the social care, mental health or retail service sectors?

Are you an effective multi-tasker with a passion to support the welfare and development of ex-homeless people?

We are delighted to be working with Emmaus Hampshire a vibrant and thriving social enterprise community and registered Charity who are now seeking a Support Manager to play a pivotal role in the lives of companions, focusing on their welfare and progress toward independent living, including assisting them with personal budgeting, through personalised support, coaching, counselling, and guidance.

Emmaus Hampshire provide accommodation and meaningful employment for ex-homeless people, employed in their recycled furniture retail store, pre-loved boutique, warehouse, workshop and community kitchen. As a Support Manager, you will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will demonstrate a belief in the potential of each companion individually, and the importance of the community in helping them to achieve it.

You will:

• Be an effective supervisor, leading people, tasks, and timelines in a service-related background such as catering, retail or customer service.
• Demonstrate strong planning and delegation skills, with the ability to manage operational controls and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Be proactive with a supportive approach to coaching team members, helping them develop skills, confidence, and resilience.
• Have an in-depth understanding of homelessness and social exclusion, and a commitment to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.
• Solid grounding in social care management, upholding safeguarding, professional boundaries, and a supportive, individual-focused approach

If you are flexible, resilient, and adaptable, with an empathetic approach, and a genuine desire to empower others, we encourage you to apply.

If you are looking to change careers or return to work, and believe you have the right skills to carry out this role, please do apply? Providing you can match the skills, competencies and have some experience in at least one of the areas described then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that there will a requirement for DBS.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 22 February 2026

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.