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An exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of a growing adult literacy charity as it expands across Central England

One in 20 adults in the UK has never learnt to read at all. This can have a serious impact on their confidence and wellbeing, limiting access to training, employment, and everyday opportunities that many take for granted. Being unable to read as an adult can be isolating and dangerous, reinforces social inequality, restricts economic growth, and worsens intergenerational disadvantage - but it is never too late to learn.

Read Easy helps adults transform their lives by learning to read. It does this by supporting its growing network of locally run, volunteer-led affiliated groups that offer free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching—both in person and online to adults - aged from 18-88. 

With its free, flexible, confidential approach, Read Easy encourages people who are too embarrassed to join a class to come forward for one-to-one support. Each new reader is provided with their own personal Reading Coach, so that they can learn in private and at their own pace. Learning to read transforms their lives in many other ways as well, including enabling them to support their children’s and grandchildren’s reading, and so transfers the benefits to the next generation.

There are currently 80 affiliated Read Easy groups across England, together involving more than a thousand volunteers. Read Easy UK is the registered charity and umbrella organisation which supports this network of affiliated volunteer groups and provides the structure, training and support to enable volunteers to establish groups in new areas.

As our Central Regional Adviser, your role would be to provide strategic leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure that all volunteer groups consistently deliver high-quality services aligned with Read Easy UK’s strategy.

You will support local volunteer leaders to strengthen group performance, and foster collaboration across affiliated groups, so that that they deliver coaching to Readers with consistent quality, and a positive and worthwhile experience is had by all.

You will also find volunteers to ‘pioneer’ three new groups in the counties where there is no Read Easy presence in the East and West Midlands and East of England and provide them and our 29 existing groups and pioneers in the region, with high-quality support. Your quality support will ensure that they provide the same for their volunteers and new Readers. From meeting (mostly online) with Team Leaders to provide one to one support, and hosting online and annual in-person volunteer forums, to delivering presentations and occaisonal training for small groups of volunteers, this is a dynamic and rewarding role.

This is a home-based post requiring flexibility, some early evening working and occaisional travel to visit groups. The role is available on either a full or part time basis (min 32 hours p/w, 85% of 37.5 hours p/w FTE).

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Live within one of the following areas: West Midlands (Defined as the 7 metropolitan boroughs of Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton), Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire or Rutland;
• have been employed to work with volunteers for at least two years;
• have strong people management and interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; and the confidence to run meetings and deliver presentations.

Salary & Benefits 

• Annual Salary £25,075 (85% FTE) -£29,500 (100% FTE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closing and 2 days volunteering leave – pro-rata for part time roles
• Company sick pay to financially support you when you are unwell (above statutory upon completion of probationary period) 
• Support when extending your family – company parental and adoption pay (above statutory after 12 months service) 
• Access to RewardHub – which gives retail discounts and has a ‘Wellbeing Centre’ with tools, tips, recipes, workout videos and guides which will help you to reach your own wellbeing goals 
• Training and Development opportunities and resources – we are developing personal plans in this area to enhance employee experience and opportunity 
• A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment full of committed and passionate employees and inspirational volunteers 

We strive to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, open, easy to access and as inclusive as possible. We aim to recruit a team which broadly reflect the local communities which we serve; to work with and learn from each other to continually improve the service we deliver to our Readers. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We welcome you to apply and be your authentic self.

When applying for a job with us, if an applicant has a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010 and can show that they meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, they are guaranteed an interview for the job for which they are applying through our Disability Confident scheme.

If you need any support with your application, please contact us,

The closing date for this post is 10:00 Tuesday 15th July 2025. Should you be shortlisted, the first round of interviews will take place online on Wednesday 23rd July, with in-person interviews, being held in Gloucestershire or West Midlands, on Tuesday 29th July 2025. 

The successful candidate will be invited to meet the team on 31st July in Birmingham, should they be able to do so.

Are you a proactive finance professional looking for a role that makes a difference? This is an exciting time to join our Finance team as we continue to build stronger partnerships with our Country Support Offices and the Global Finance team.

As the Finance Manager (UK), you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day finance function. You will oversee systems and procedures, ensuring high standards of financial management and service delivery. You will provide management and oversight of the UK Finance function at both an operational and managerial level, acting as the final point of contact for all UK finance matters for staff and budget holders.

In this role, you will also be a key member of the WfWI-Global finance team, managing the relationship between the UK office and the wider global finance network.

Background:

Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. 

What We Are Looking For: 

We’re seeking someone with a strong financial background, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Ideally, you’ll have:

•  Part-qualified of qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA; or studying towards qualification or relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK Charity SORP and charity sector financial practices.
• A critical eye for reviewing accounting transactions and ensuring accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP) and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, funders, trustees, and suppliers.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent organisation, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Confidence in mentoring and sharing knowledge to support others’ professional development.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a solution-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive and mission-driven organisation that values collaboration, integrity, and impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment that champions both professional and personal development.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

To learn more about the power of Women for Women International, visit our UK website or follow us on social media. 

To apply please complete our online application form.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th July 2025, Midnight

You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Director of Finance, Supporter Country Office on Thursday 3rd July 2025 – 13.00 – 13.45.

If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address, on our recruitment page in our Women for Women International UK website.

1st Interview will be on Friday 18th July and Monday 21st July 2025 and will be on line. 

2nd Interview  will be on Thursday 24th July 2025 and will be in person at our Head office London.

These dates cannot be changed so if applying please hold them in your diary.

Circa £67,000 per annum

Fixed term from Monday 20th October 2025 (contract 10 - 12 months, EML cover)

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) and the Soccer Aid team as Head of Soccer Aid (EML cover) working on the biggest celebrity football match in the calendar and UNICEF UK’s biggest broadcasted fundraising event. Since its inception in 2006, Soccer Aid for UNICEF has raised more than £121 million, helping to protect every child’s right to play. 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Soccer Aid for UNICEF and the team has ambitious plans to mark this milestone, which this role will be pivotal in delivering.

Soccer Aid for UNICEF has become a highly anticipated annual televised fundraising campaign, and the Head of Soccer Aid is responsible for the operational delivery of the campaign, managing members of the core team to deliver income generating and brand awareness activations. The postholder brings teams together to ideate, influence and implement opportunities which will have a direct effect on the successful delivery and growth of the campaign.

You will know this is the right move for you because not only will our mission and values be meaningful to you, but you will also be an inspiring leader of teams and you will relish the opportunity to grow and develop the Soccer Aid for UNICEF campaign.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: Sunday 13 July 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 24 July 2025.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

About the Role

We are a hardworking organisation, seeking to promote the positive contributions and achievements of young people through the grants we make and the programmes that we run.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised, enthusiastic and efficient person to join us to provide effective administrative and database support for the organisation and to help to ensure the smooth running of JPF’s grants programmes. The post holder will be a member of the Operations Team and will be required to work closely with colleagues across the Foundation.

Purpose of Job

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Operations Team at the Foundation, with a focus on maintaining accurate records, coordinating administrative processes and database management, supporting financial operations, and ensuring the smooth running of the office.
This role is essential to the delivery of the Achievement Award Scheme and other JPF grants and programmes.

Main Areas of Responsibility:
The Operations and Database Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Operations Team.

The primary duties are:

1. Administrative support for JPF’s Achievement Award Scheme and other associated grant programmes
1.1 Support the Operations Officer to prepare and send Achievement Award (AA) materials to all new joiners and organise the general AA mailouts twice a year.
1.2 Manage the JPF general email accounts ensuring that all emails/correspondence are forwarded to the relevant staff member.

2. Database and information management
2.1 Maintain accurate records on JPF systems, particularly the Salesforce database.
2.2 Support the Operations Officer to run periodic data checks on the database and correct identified errors.
2.3 Generate lists and reports from Salesforce, as required, deleting those that are no longer required.
2.4 Assist the Operations Officer with other database tasks e.g. setting up and amending other grant processes in our database such as online application forms, report forms, requirements from grantees, amending email templates, setting up automations, etc.
2.5 Support Head of Operations with maintaining up-to-date organisational policies and procedures.
 

3. Finance and payment support
3.1 Process weekly payments under the guidance of the Finance and Operations Manager.
3.2 Reconcile company credit cards for senior management approval.
3.3 Ensure that bank details for organisations are correct within Salesforce.
3.4 Respond to general finance enquiries and support the Grants Officers recording returned payments accurately.

4. Programme administration
4.1 Assist in the administration of the Internship Programme, other partnerships, IGFV or Open Grants programmes as required.
4.2 Ensure accurate records of all grant applications and reports for all programmes.
4.3 Lead the coordination and distribution of partner programme materials to JPF partners ahead of the academic year.
4.4 Maintain stock control of all JPF AA materials, advising the Finance and Operations Manager when stock requires replenishment.

5. General IT and administrative duties
5.1 Liaise with JPF’s IT providers to ensure seamless IT support for staff and onboarding/offboarding processes.
5.2 Maintain sufficient office cover and manage staff attendance using the Microsoft Teams calendar.
5.3 Distribute daily post and manage general incoming communications efficiently and update contact information in Salesforce.
5.4 Maintain a tidy and well-functioning office environment, including shared spaces and meeting spaces.
5.5 Organise refreshments and ensure room set-up, including technology requirements, for meetings and events as required.
5.6 Arrange for staff photos to be updated on the staff noticeboard and JPF website.
5.7 Complete stationery orders and ensuring that supplies are maintained.
5.8 Maintain inventory of AA and LA medallions and coordinate reorders with the Events Team.
5.9 Oversee the circulation of staff birthday cards, collections and staff celebrations where required.

6. HR and onboarding support
6.1 Support recruitment administration and onboarding processes, including office set up for new staff.
6.2 Lead induction and office set up for work experience placements and other volunteers or contractors.
6.3 Maintain the JPF telephone directory, ensuring staff mobile numbers are current and accurate.
6.4 Administer DBS checks for new staff as required.
6.5 Monitor Cyber Security Training completion and report non-compliance.
6.6 Purchase the weekly supply of fruit, milk, coffee, tea and other supplies for the JPF kitchen.

7. Other Responsibilities
7.1 Attend and actively contribute to Operations and wider JPF Team meetings.
7.2 Provide telephone and email support to enquirers on JPF funding streams.
7.3 Adhere to the Foundation’s policies and procedures, including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Publicity Consent.
7.4 Provide cover for reception as required.

These duties represent the typical responsibilities associated with this position. However, flexibility is essential, and all employees may occasionally be required to undertake additional tasks as directed by the Foundation.

We are seeking a skilled and organized community activities coordinator to manage the Afghan component of our new project covering Islington, Camden, and wider London areas. The Afghan Activities Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting Project Manager and ensuring the successful project implementation and delivery of high quality activities for young Afghan refugees and their families. You will develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, find new partnerships and assist in develop projects plans.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting refugee children and their families in local community. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each young person has different levels and types of support needs.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

-Assist in developing project plans, timelines and budgets

-Coordinate project activities and ensure they are executed according to plan

-]onitor project progress and report any deviation to the project manager.

-Provide regular update and reports to the project manager, project team and overall organisation.

Communication and collaboration:

- Facilitate communication between project team members, stakeholders and beneficiaries

-Organise and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions and actions points

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth project flow

-Preparing project briefings, presentations and producing inputs for project communication products, website, social media etc.

Documentation and Reporting:

-Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.

-Generate regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders

-Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Resources Management

-Coordinate project resources allocation to different activities and tasks

-Work closely with team members and project partners to ensure they have the necessary tools and information to meet project deadlines

Quality assurance:

-Support the implementation of quality assurance processes

-Conduct regular reviews to ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards

-Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency

Qualifications: Essential:

-Proven experience working with children refugee communities or in a similar role

-Bachelor’s degree education, migration studies, project management or other relevant social science studies Strong organisational and time management skills

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Proficiency in project management tools and software

-Ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic work environment.

-Detailed oriented with focus on quality and accuracy.

Desirable:

-Experience of UK’s education system

-Experience working with youth and migrants communities with focus on mental health and social well-being support

-Able to communicate in Farsi and Pashto languages.

-Experience of working with Afghan refugees is highly desirable

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on

giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the

world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more

than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and

vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence,

and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for

religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to

subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed

as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising

Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by

building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and

individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the

persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the

organisation’s outreach.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:o Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational

goals.

o Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and

reports.

o Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal

systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible

due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share

Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events

and campaigns.

o Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted

church and suffering Christians.

o Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor

stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities

providing resources and regular communication.

o Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Community Engagement and Networking:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with church leaders, mission committees,

and Christian organisations.

o Collaborate with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices and

coordinate efforts.

o Attend conferences and networking events to expand Barnabas Aid’s reach and

influence.

Event and International Collaboration:o Contribute to planning and attend national conferences, festivals, and events.

o Participate in international trips to meet project partners, witness project impact, to

assist or lead in auditing a project and share insights with supporters and

colleagues.

Operational Flexibility:

o Manage a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel.

o Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, including additional assignments as

needed.

Other duties:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be

asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual

day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the

overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Essential:

o Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to

Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and

Outlook.

o General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating

operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing

files in the cloud).

o Experienced in public speaking.

o Full driving licence

Desirable:

o Proven experience in community outreach, church engagement, or related fields.

o Familiarity with digital tools and social media platforms.

o Evidence of further education and an ability to engage diverse audiences.

o Previous church leadership experience is an advantage.

Person specification:

o Effective project management and organisational skills.

o Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence for relationship building.

o Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

o Team worker with ability to work alone

o Ability to self-manage with a commitment to time keeping.o Motivated, adaptable and empathetic with a one-team approach and a problem-

solving mindset.

Additional Information:

o This role requires a strong ability to independently manage your time and tasks

effectively.

o Collaborative engagement with other Regional Coordinators and organisational

teams.

o From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be

required.

o The offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks

such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the

UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables

everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you

London Youth Gateway is a sector leading service supporting 18-25 year-olds facing homelessness or rough sleeping across the capital. Our mission is to make sure young Londoners bounce back quickly and safely in times of crisis and to prevent or solve their homelessness for good. You will be playing a leading role in helping to shape the work of the partnership, its collaborative processes as well as its connections with each of the London local authorities.

This is a key role in our organisation, and we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in partnership and stakeholder engagement who knows how to get and keep people on board to meet mutual or differing needs. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and persuasive negotiator with an eye for detail. You will be able to facilitate multi-agency meetings and collaboration, hold responsibility for regular reporting to the commissioner, and contribute to our broader policy and influencing work. We have big ambitions for an organisation our size, so we are on the look-out for someone who can work at their own initiative, support our different teams, and is not afraid to get hand-on with administrative tasks, while tuning into partner priorities and sniffing out great opportunities to connect.

 

The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.

Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station

Location type: Hybrid

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Manages:  5

Annual salary:  £85K - £95K GBP

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Candidate level: Director

Background

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.

Purpose of role

MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.

Responsibilities

Strategy, vision and leadership

• Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
• Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
• Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
• Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
• Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
• Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
• Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
• Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
• Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.

Team development/leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
• Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.

Operations

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
• Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
• Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

Profile

Person specification

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
• Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker. 
• Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
• Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.

Terms and conditions

This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.

An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.

An applicant’s pack is also available on request.

The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.

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 Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on

giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the

world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more

than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and

vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence,

and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for

religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians.

Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to

subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed

as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising

Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles.

Overview of the Regional Coordinator role and the team

The Regional Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Barnabas Aid by

building and nurturing relationships with churches, Christian organisations, and

individuals. The role aims to raise awareness, prayer, and financial support for the

persecuted church, fostering a network of engaged supporters and expanding the

organisation’s outreach.

Main duties and responsibilities

Strategy Implementation and Reporting:o Develop and execute regional outreach strategies aligned with organisational

goals.

o Monitor and evaluate engagement initiatives, providing regular updates and

reports.

o Maintain accurate records of engagements and donor activities using internal

systems.

Prayer Mobilisation:

o Host regular prayer meetings (virtual or in-person) for the region.

o Disseminate prayer resources and stay updated on current prayer requests.

o Attend daily organisational devotions in-person or online, unless this is not possible

due to an event or meeting.

Awareness Raising:

o Speak at churches, schools, conferences, and community events to share

Barnabas Aid’s mission.

o Collaborate with churches and Christian networks to organise awareness events

and campaigns.

o Distribute resources and materials to inform communities about the persecuted

church and suffering Christians.

o Network widely and to explore potential partnerships.

Income Generation and Donations:

o Cultivate relationships with potential supporters and donors.

o Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives, including events and campaigns.

o Encourage financial and other resource donations, ensuring effective donor

stewardship.

Volunteer Development and Engagement:

o Recruit (when possible) train, and mentor volunteers to support outreach activities

providing resources and regular communication.

o Coordinate volunteer activities to align with regional and organisational strategies.

Community Engagement and Networking:

o Build and maintain strong relationships with church leaders, mission committees,

and Christian organisations.

o Collaborate with other Regional Coordinators to share best practices and

coordinate efforts.

o Attend conferences and networking events to expand Barnabas Aid’s reach and

influence.

Event and International Collaboration:o Contribute to planning and attend national conferences, festivals, and events.

o Participate in international trips to meet project partners, witness project impact, to

assist or lead in auditing a project and share insights with supporters and

colleagues.

Operational Flexibility:

o Manage a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extensive travel.

o Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, including additional assignments as

needed.

Other duties:

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be

asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual

day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the

overall work of Barnabas Aid.

Essential:

o Practicing Christian who is engaged in his/her local church and is committed to

Barnabas Aid’s mission and values.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: (You will demonstrate strong evidence in the following areas)

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Strong organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.

o Proficiency - Microsoft Office Pack including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and

Outlook.

o General Computer Proficiency - Understanding of file management, navigating

operating systems, and using productivity tools. (creating folders and managing

files in the cloud).

o Experienced in public speaking.

o Full driving licence

Desirable:

o Proven experience in community outreach, church engagement, or related fields.

o Familiarity with digital tools and social media platforms.

o Evidence of further education and an ability to engage diverse audiences.

o Previous church leadership experience is an advantage.

Person specification:

o Effective project management and organisational skills.

o Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence for relationship building.

o Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

o Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

o Team worker with ability to work alone

o Ability to self-manage with a commitment to time keeping.o Motivated, adaptable and empathetic with a one-team approach and a problem-

solving mindset.

Additional Information:

o This role requires a strong ability to independently manage your time and tasks

effectively.

o Collaborative engagement with other Regional Coordinators and organisational

teams.

o From time to time, additional training, including safeguarding training, may be

required.

o The offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks

such as references, qualifications, DBS criminal records, and eligibility to work in the

UK.

Barnabas Aid provides our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables

everyone to develop and to do their best work collectively and individually. Join us and you

The Learning & Development Lead collaborates with the Head of L&OD, the L&OD team and HR colleagues to implement our People Strategy and ensure operational excellence in managing the delivery of our L&D portfolio, policies and processes.
As a valued professional that understands Battersea the organisation and the challenges faced by our teams, they advance the reputation and impact of L&OD at Battersea as a centre of expertise that supports the ongoing development and enhancement of the skills, knowledge, behaviours and effectiveness of our workforce.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, including senior leaders, to deliver, maintain and continuously improve development programmes and interventions that align with our organisational values and strategy, they ensure employees are equipped to deliver on our mission to deliver greater impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
As an inspirational leader and a specialist in organisational and workforce learning, they lead and manage the team to scope, develop, implement and evaluate high quality interventions that reflect best practice, incorporating current thinking and approaches.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interview date(s): W/c 28th July 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This role will be key in embedding a culture of continuous development that supports Independent Age’s strategic priorities. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities, from helping design and deliver learning initiatives to supporting evaluation and overseeing training administration. You’ll have opportunities to be creative, contribute to projects and work with colleagues across the organisation.

You should have proven success of designing, developing and delivering inclusive and engaging training resources and interventions, both face-to-face and virtually. You should also have strong skills in communication, organisation and evaluation. You should have experience in sourcing learning and development solutions, building relationships and in applying learning theory.

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a part-time role, 21 hours per week, for a fixed term of 6 months.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025 11:59pm

Interview Dates: Week commencing 14 July 2025

London Play is seeking a part-time Partnership Fundraiser to lead on securing income to support its vital work, in particular through strengthening and developing its partnership with London Play Design. This is a flexible and autonomous role, ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in fundraising strategy, relationship-building, and making grant applications.

About London Play (LP)

London Play is a small, influential charity with a mission to ensure that every child in London has the time, space and freedom to play outside every day, close to where they live. In a crowded city, the availability of safe, accessible places to play is under constant threat. We work with groups across the capital to help them provide more and better play opportunities for children, as well as advocating and campaigning for play as an essential part of a healthy childhood. Supporting and promoting London’s unique staffed adventure playgrounds is also a key focus for our work.  

About London Play Design (LPD)

London Play Design is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company and social enterprise established in 2017, formerly a department within London Play. We specialise in designing and improving community play spaces across London. With a deep commitment to play, we aim to create vibrant, engaging, and safe environments for children and families, underpinned by community involvement and sustainable practice.

Job Description

We seek a skilled and proactive fundraiser to support LP in submitting funding applications to support its partnership with LPD and developing long-term fundraising capacity. The first key task will be to collaborate with both organisations to create a strategic fundraising plan aligned with our programmes, with a strong emphasis on championing play and supporting adventure playgrounds in continuing their essential community work.

Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to secure income from a diverse range of sources; and researching, identifying, developing and submitting funding applications and proposals to relevant trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.

The ideal applicant will have at least five years’ experience in fundraising, donor development, or grant writing – ideally including partnership arrangements – as well as a demonstrable understanding of the value of play and the outcomes it contributes to for children and for communities. They will be highly organised, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to achieve income targets and meet application deadlines.

For more details download the job description and person specification below.

We believe that a diverse workforce drives innovation and better decision-making and are actively seeking to build a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

KEY DETAILS

DISCLAIMER: THERE IS AN OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POST HOLDER TO BE A CHRISTIAN. See section below for more information. 

Refer to document attached (visible once you click 'Apply'). 

Job title: Operations Manager 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible schedule across at least 4 days, core hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm) with occasional need to work out of hours.

Salary: £32,400 to £36,000 depending on experience

Contract: 12 months with potential/possibility of extension

Reports to: Church Leadership Team (Ministers and Trustees)

Location: Westbourne Grove Church, London W11 (Please note that the nature of the role means that hybrid working is not an option)

Closing date and how to apply:

8.30am on Friday 18th July 2025.

FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, HOW TO APPLY AND COVER LETTER INFO, SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED. 

Other essential information: You must have the right to work in the UK and/or a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. The Trustees are willing to consider sponsoring a visa for this role.

ABOUT THE CHURCH

We welcome everyone to join with us in discovering Jesus and sharing God’s love, especially by caring for those in need.

Located in a multicultural and socioeconomically diverse neighbourhood, the church actively promotes inclusion, stands against racism and discrimination, and is an equal opportunity employer. 

OUR ETHOS – GUIDING VALUES AND IDEALS

We believe that God is loving, good and just, and chooses to reveal himself to us! He made humans in his image, so we’re designed to live in relationship with him and with each other in community. The world is currently not as God wants, and his plan is to renew the whole of creation. He invites and calls us to the privilege of working with him on this mission.

With this in mind, we want to reflect God’s love and character in our values and actions.

OUR VALUES

• We value growing in relationship with God in a wide variety of ways - welcoming questions and doubts as vital parts of learning and growing. We long for people to know Jesus and follow Him.
• We build relationships on love, compassion, and mutual respect.
• We treat everyone with kindness and dignity, caring especially for those in need, and seeking justice and reconciliation.
• We seek to reflect God’s generosity, integrity and honesty in business.
• We share our beautiful building with the local community and offer a place of belonging, hope, and participation.
• We believe leadership is servant-hearted, and all are encouraged to take part.
• We seek to express encouragement, forgiveness, and lasting hope.

OUR WORK AND MISSION

Our church activities flow out of our community's passions and interests, aiming to embody God's character in all we do.

OPERATIONS MANAGER - ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Manager is a key support for the church’s leadership and heads the staff team providing management over key operational and missional areas of the church’s activities.

This leadership role supports the ethos and ministries of the church and its mission to be a church for the community - discovering Jesus, sharing God’s love, and caring for those in need.

A vital aim for our church’s work in the local community is that our staff relationships, our Venue ministry, our Christian hospitality and how we use and share our building should all reflect God’s character - showing compassion, generosity, and kindness.

The role has a lot of different components, so we’re looking for someone who sees all aspects of this job as an expression of the church’s mission to proclaim the Good News and will facilitate and serve the congregation, the staff and the volunteer teams as they creatively explore ways to express our Christian ethos through the life and ministries of the church. This therefore requires that they are someone who has a mature Christian faith.

They will need to be a “servant“ leader who is mentally agile, energetic, able to schedule and prioritise, a good delegator, a team player, a quick learner and capable of taking initiatives, with a healthy understanding of self-care - we’re not looking for a “hero”, but someone who can work sustainability.

Leadership:

• Work closely with the church leadership team to support the trustees, staff and congregation in the development of church vision, ethos, mission and ministries.
• Create a positive, Christian work environment, and cultivate supportive team working relationships and working practices that align with the church’s mission.
• Lead the staff team, providing effective leadership, management, administration, recruitment, and staff development. Facilitate the team as they represent the church’s values in the day-to-day open house ministries of the church.
• The Operations Manager must be able to represent the church and the church’s Christian ethos in the absence of the Minister.

Building Management:

• Support and develop initiatives that enable every aspect of the building's use, welcome and presentation to be missional.
• Provide effective management, administration, organisation, maintenance, and development of the WGC church buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate with the Estate Manager to develop long-term maintenance plans for the common parts areas of the building.
• Provide the Trustees with regular building management reports.

Compliance and Legal Administration:

Provide effective management, administration, organisation, and compliance with UK laws, for:

• The maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment.
• Safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• HR matters including safe recruitment, induction, training and employee development.
• GDPR
• Matters relating to Westbourne Grove CIO charity’s Trust Deeds, Constitution and Church Rules, and leasehold responsibilities.
• Requirements as a registered charity (CIO) including timely submission of reports to the Charity Commission.
• Develop and implement policies, risk assessments and safe working procedures and keep them regularly updated and reviewed. Ensure policies and safe working practices are adhered to.
• Provide adequate information, training and supervision to ensure employees and volunteers are competent to do their work.
• Lead in communications with the freeholder, the management company, the estate manager, and church tenants. Oversee any necessary legal input for decision-making and work closely with the WGC Trustees, and external organisations on decisions relating to the common parts of the building.
• Keep administrative records. Provide reports for the Trustees.

Administrative Services and Support:

• Provide administrative support for the Ministers. Develop and maintain administrative, organisational, communications systems and record keeping procedures for the church’s general administration. Maintain membership and constitutional records.
• Administrate the church's IT infrastructure, broadband, phone systems, and utilities accounts and ensure they meet the operational needs of the building and its ministries.
• Assist the Venue Manager to develop and maintain suitable and effective systems, strategy, pricing, communications, contract management, staffing and customer relations.
• Develop the church’s visibility and profile in the community using the church’s website, social media, ArtSpace, and missional displays and exhibitions, ensuring these align with the church’s ethos and mission.

Financial Oversight:

• Oversee provision of financial management information to Leadership team and Trustees, including budgeting, salaries, financial reports, end-of-year statements. Support them in developing financial strategies and policies.
• Oversee the accurate functioning of church financial systems, controls and procedures. Monitor and administrate reserves and investments.
• Ensure WGC's financial practices comply with UK charity regulations. Assist with the filing of the accounts and annual report to the Charity Commission.

Provide financial oversight, management, and support for:

• Venue ministry finances, pricing and strategy
• Finance Administration - ensure all financial records, payroll, pension administration, invoices, and reports are accurate and timely. Authorise payments.
• Manage the buildings budget including liaising with the Estate Manager regarding common parts expenditure.
• Financial interactions with lease and licence holders including new leases, rent reviews, break clauses and lease renewals, insurance contributions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Personal Skills and Characteristics:

• A practising Evangelical Christian - Pastoral skills: able to mentor, and support in prayer.
• Leadership and team building: Ability to lead with a servant heart, to encourage, enable and enthuse team members. Emotionally intelligent and resilient. Skilled at delegating. Has the wisdom and confidence needed to handle conflict. Reliable and consistent, creating a stable and secure environment.
• Problem solving: Strong management and administration skills. Strong organisational, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Able to think clearly, creatively and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Sound judgement and decision making across many fields of work. Awareness of when wider consultation or authorisation is required.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with a wide range of people.
• Flexible and Confident: Works well under stress, supports others when working under pressure. Good at multitasking and responding to the unexpected. Comfortable to work alone and as part of a team. Can-do attitude and open to input from others. Keen to develop existing skills and learn new ones.
• People skills: builds relationships with colleagues. Develops a culture that demonstrates the Biblical “one-another’s” and celebrates life together. Earns trust, able to maintain confidentiality. Speaks truthfully and kindly, takes responsibility, and apologises for their mistakes. Gives and receives constructive feedback lovingly, honestly and humbly. Invests in the development of others. Sensitive to cultural differences and behaves respectfully and appropriately in a multicultural team.
• Committed to excellence to serve Jesus, WGC and those we reach out to. Seeing projects through to completion.
• Self-motivated: pro-active in developing new initiatives and inspiring others. A desire for personal development and willingness to learn and grow.

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Candidates should be able to demonstrate either experience in the following areas of responsibility and/or the skills needed to carry out these responsibilities.

Preferred leadership experience – preferably in a church or other Christian organisation:

• The ability to contribute to the management decision making process.
• Understanding of the church and charitable sector.
• Leading and managing projects of a diverse and complex nature in a team-oriented workplace and of delivering operational excellence in challenging environments.
• Leading and creating effective teams and of working co-operatively and collaboratively with others. Experience in delegating effectively.

Other preferred areas of experience, skill and understanding:

• Operations and building management.
• Administrative and operational support,
• Human Resources, including employment laws, practices, and administration.
• Charity compliance, legal compliance with leases, tenancy agreements and customer contracts.
• General church administration, organisation and communications.
• UK Health and Safety regulations and compliance including writing and implementing policies, risk assessments and procedures.
• Safeguarding administration and understanding of training requirements at a team leadership level.
• Oversight of finances and managing budgets. Understanding of financial management systems - able to interpret and define financial reports.
• Venue management.
• Technical experience required for effective team working, including email, online meeting forums, and shared calendars and drives. Proficient in the use of Office 365 suite including Word and Excel.
• Experience in the use of websites and social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to promote public awareness. Experience in the use of Square Space, Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, to produce website and social media content, and for graphic design of posters, church displays and exhibition materials.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the work environment.
• Holds a UK driving licence.

This job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the Operations Manager role but is not exhaustive. It may evolve based on the church's changing needs and the skills and interests of the appointed candidate. Regular reviews will take place to ensure the role remains aligned with the church’s vision and mission.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Westbourne Grove Church is a Christian Charity committed to equal opportunities
and is an ‘equal opportunities’ employer within the parameters of its ethos and values. We make employment decisions by matching the church’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates.

We want all staff members, despite their differences, to know that they are welcomed, respected and included at WGC, able to do their jobs free of discrimination.

As a Christian community we operate according to the principles of our faith and therefore reserve the right to recruit Christians with an understanding of Christian values and support for the church ethos where there is an Occupational Requirement to do so.

Occupational Requirement:
In accordance with schedule 9 of the 2010 Equality Act, the church considers that there is currently an occupational requirement for the holder of Operations Manager role to be:

A mature practising Evangelical Christian: with a personal faith in Jesus Christ, of godly character, committed to personal growth, a worshipper with a passion for God’s Kingdom; a person of prayer, with good knowledge of and respect for the Bible as God’s inspired word; able to apply biblical principles to working life and showing evidence of calling to the role.

They need to:

Be an active member of Westbourne Grove Church.

Understand, be in agreement with, and be happy to promote the ethos, vision and practices of Westbourne Grove Church.

Be willing to accept and abide by the WGC Ethos Statement and Statements of Faith and to work in accordance with the WGC Constitution and Rules.

This Occupational Requirement is in place to:
Provide pastoral and prayer support, missional direction and Christian leadership to the staff team.

Protect our strong Christian ethos and values and to ensure that these are demonstrated in the work and practices of the staff team.

Ensure: that the requirements of the Church Constitution and Rules are followed in all the church practices; that our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith is understood and carried out by the staff team.

Ensure that the church building is used to its full missional potential so that the local community and visitors encounter something of the life and presence of God.

If you require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at WGC due to a disability, caring responsibilities, or any other reason, please let us know when you apply. Thank you.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND HOW TO APPLY

The role is full time (37.5 hours / week - flexible schedule across at least 4 days, core hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm) with occasional need to work out of hours.
Please note that the nature of the role means that hybrid working is not an option.

Salary £32,400 to £36,000 depending on the competencies and experience of the successful candidate. The package also includes 28 days’ leave + Bank Holidays, and a workplace pension (with 4% employer contribution) following the successful completion of probation.

In line with our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check and all those invited to interview will be required to complete a declaration of suitability and provide references. References will be taken up prior to appointment.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK and/or a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. The Trustees are willing to consider sponsoring a visa for this role.

Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages please - to Charlotte Thackery, Operations Manager (email found on doc attached) by 8,30am on Friday 18th July 2025.

Your cover letter should include:

1. Why you would like to work at WGC generally and this role specifically;

2. Why you think your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this role;

3. Describe how your Christian faith informs your life and actions

4. When you could start the job if you were to be offered it.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to record a 1-minute video of themselves addressing a particular prompt. The highest performing candidates will be called for an interview with members of the WGC team.

Whilst we appreciate the time and effort that has gone into your application we can only correspond with short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from us by 04 August 2025 then your application was unsuccessful. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Are you passionate about digital inclusion and supporting adults with learning disabilities? Do you enjoy making technology accessible, fun, and relevant to everyday life?

Stepping Stones Learning and Leisure is a small but impactful charity based in Southwark. We support adults with learning disabilities to live more connected, independent and fulfilling lives through creative programmes, life skills sessions, and social activities. We believe in the power of community, person-centred support, and inclusive learning.

We’re looking for a friendly, practical and tech-confident Digital Life Skills Facilitator to lead our Step Online Club, a weekly group that empowers members to use everyday technology with confidence. From messages to online shopping, playlists to photo sharing, your role is to support participants in using technology to lead more independent and connected lives.

Our participants have asked for someone who is fun, jolly, and thorough. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

About the Role 

As our Freelance Digital Skills Facilitator, you will design and deliver weekly in person sessions covering essential digital skills such as:

• Online safety 
• Social media 
• Taking and managing photos and videos 
• Practical digital tasks (e.g. online shopping, booking appointments)
• Sending and receiving messages
• Assistive technology (voice notes, Alexa, etc.) 
• Creative and relaxing digital activities 

Sessions are interactive, person centred, and tailored to individual learning needs. You’ll create and use participants’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to track progress and support personal learning journeys. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for a facilitator who can make learning digital skills accessible, engaging, and confidence building. You should have:

• Confidence using smartphones, tablets, and common apps
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities or similar groups
• Patience, creativity, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles
• A calm, friendly approach and great communication skills

A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.