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Coin Street Nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating fresh, nutritious meals from scratch and is committed to promoting healthy eating for young children.
While experience in a nursery or similar setting is desirable, it is not essential. We welcome candidates with strong catering experience in preparing meals at scale who share our values around nutrition and quality.
We operate a busy nursery, preparing meals for up to 80 children and staff daily. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage their own workload, and committed to maintaining high standards across all areas of the kitchen.
We are proud of our 5-star food hygiene rating and our excellent standards of cleanliness. Maintaining health and safety, food hygiene, and compliance will be central to your role. Working within a set budget, you will also be responsible for effective menu planning, stock control, and food purchasing, ensuring meals remain fresh, healthy, and varied.
You will play a key role in meeting the diverse dietary needs of our children. A strong understanding of allergies, intolerances, and special diets is essential to ensure every child receives safe, high-quality meals.
You will be supported by a part-time kitchen assistant; however, you will retain overall responsibility for the kitchen, including end-of-day cleaning and organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for children and staff
- Manage kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and budgeting
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
- Cater for a range of dietary requirements, including allergies and cultural preferences
- Lead and organise daily kitchen activities effectively
We are looking for a Head Chef who can demonstrate:
- A current Food Hygiene Certificate
- Significant experience preparing a wide range of meals in a non-domestic setting for large groups, ideally including young children
- Experience in menu planning, ordering, and stock management
- Strong knowledge of dietary requirements, food hygiene, and health & safety
- Good literacy, numeracy, and budget management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and children
- A proactive approach to contributing to service development, including diverse and culturally inclusive menus
Creating an inspirational neighbourhood
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
In return, we can offer you:
- 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
- 8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
- Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
- Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
- Commitment to training and development
Contract
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£33,000 per annum
To Apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form. Once completed, submit your application via email. Please visit our website if you require more info.
Due to Safer Recruitment guidance, please note that additional documents, such as CVs, will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date
Please send your application by midnight on 21 June 2026
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.



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We’re expanding our team and looking for both full time and part time Care Assistant Nights to join us at Mais House.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents, many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting residents with their daily routines, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility, nutrition, and medication as required, and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates looking for both full time and part time opportunities, with shifts worked on a rolling rota across Monday to Sunday.
Shift pattern:
- 8:00pm – 8:00am
Flexible working hours can be discussed at interview stage.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care, putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable, we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team.
This is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven team and make a positive difference to the lives of those who have served. Your dedication will ensure their contributions are never forgotten.
What we offer:
- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We’re expanding our team and looking for both full time and part time Care Assistant to join us at Mais House.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents, many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting residents with their daily routines, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility, nutrition, and medication as required, and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates looking for both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible shift patterns available across Monday to Sunday, including:
- 8:00am – 8:00pm
- 8:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Flexible working hours can be discussed at interview stage.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care, putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable, we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team.
This is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven team and make a positive difference to the lives of those who have served. Your dedication will ensure their contributions are never forgotten.
What we offer:
- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Are you a seasoned fundraiser who has experience of securing six-figure gifts?
We’re looking for a Principal Gifts Manager, who will be responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with those whose generous contributions make a transformational impact on the work we do.
What does this role do?
As Principal Gifts Manager, you will:
- Build and manage relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to secure six- and seven-figure multi-year gifts,
- Develop tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies that deliver exceptional donor experiences and long-term engagement,
- Identify and progress new principal gift prospects, strengthening the pipeline and contributing to long-term income growth,
- Work closely with senior leaders, trustees, and internal teams to maximise high-value fundraising opportunities and develop compelling cases for support.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 12th June 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience of securing six- and seven- figure gifts, from cultivation and stewardship through to “making the ask”. You’ll need significant experience managing a diverse portfolio, and the ability to build, influence and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and donors. You’ll be highly organised, proactive, and collaborative, and thrive while working in a fast paced environment. A passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who is looking for a rewarding role where you interact with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Community Fundraising Officer, based at our rehoming centre in West Calder, to promote the work of Dogs Trust to key audience groups and deliver excellent customer care for all Dogs Trust supporters, but particularly potential and existing legacy pledgers.
What does this role do?
As Community Fundraising Officer, you’ll:
- link the rehoming centre with supporters in the local community, developing relationships with local individuals, businesses, community groups and clubs,
- feed into various income streams through these relationships, identifying prospects in the community and develop a pipeline of future donors and legacy donations,
- steward existing and potential donors, always providing them with a seamless supporter journey, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the work we do and feel motivated to support our meaningful local work,
- organise supporter events, talks and tours both onsite and externally.
- completing all administration related to donations to the centre, including thanking and banking.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th June 2026, and will take place at our rehoming centre in West Calder.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some community fundraising experience, with the ability to build connections and connect with the local community. To do this, you’ll need excellent communication skills and be able to confidently approach and interact with supporters. While you’ll be a key part of the rehoming centre team, you’ll be regularly be working independently, so strong organisational skills and a proactive approach is essential.
This role is based at the rehoming centre, and the post holder will spend lots of time in the community meeting supporters. The working pattern is typically Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required and is likely to involve some evening and weekend work, depending on the nature of the work.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Are you a passionate fundraiser who loves dogs?
We’re looking for a Mass Participation Fundraising Officer to maximise our income from all mass fundraising activity, including sporting, challenge and virtual events, and provide our generous supporters with excellent stewardship and care.
What does this role do?
As Mass Participation Fundraising Officer, you will:
- develop and deliver mass fundraising events, with end-to-end coordination of various in person and virtual events, ensuring supporters are at the heart of all activity,
- effectively market events to audiences, ensuring opportunities to fundraise reach the right audiences and sign-up targets are met,
- monitor KPI’s for mass fundraising activity, ensuring there is return on investment and insights are gathered to drive improvements,
- innovate and come up with new ideas, always striving to find new, creative ways to increase income from events,
- support on event days, ensuring our supporters have an fulfilling, memorable experience, while also managing volunteers and health and safety requirements.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 9th and 10th June 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience of developing, planning and delivering excellent supporter journeys, providing an inclusive, engaging supporter experience. You’ll need excellent communication skills, some experience of monitoring performance and expenditure, and the ability to problem solve and innovate to drive improvements and generate new ideas. We’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience in sporting events. A passion for the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Are you an animal lover with strong data skills who wants to make a difference?
We’re looking for a Data and Information Officer to support our High Value Fundraising teams with the regular, accurate workflow of data information to help guide decision making, drive performance, and ultimately increase our fundraising income.
What does this role do?
As Data and Information Officer, you’ll:
- provide the High Value Fundraising team with accurate, easy to use and relevant data and information, from generating invite lists to special events to performance reports on team KPI’s, you’ll be the go-to person for data,
- regularly update and cleanse data to ensure it remains accurate,
- support with gift processing, working closely with Gift Processing teams and finance to ensure reconciliation is accurate,
- support with process improvements, from implementing new dashboards in Salesforce, supporting the effective use of the system and generally being curious about new ways to use data in the team.
This role is a fixed term contract until May 2027. Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 1st June 2026, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some experience of handling data, with the ability to extract, cleanse and manipulate large data sets to support decision making. You’ll need to be able to prioritise your workload, as you’ll likely have multiple requests from varied stakeholders, and the ability to understand the needs of different teams and translate them into data requests. Strong, proactive communication skills are essential, as well as a passion for the work we do.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
*** Application extension: we are welcoming applications until 24th May ***
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience working in a policy role focused on food or related issues (climate, nutrition, health or education). You will have knowledge of the political landscape in the UK and experience working with or in government departments, academia and NGOs on a range of policy issues.
It is an exciting time in food policy, and in this role you’ll have opportunities to work across our national policy portfolio, whether its exploring the link between climate change and food prices, developing our proposition for a Good Food Bill, improving the Healthy Start scheme, or strengthening public sector procurement.
The postholder will manage a variety of high impact activities and outputs that are used to drive forward change across our national policy areas and will work will colleagues across the organisation working in national policy, local policy, communications, events and food business transformation to do this.
Due to the evolving policy landscape, there will be a chance to tailor the role to the interests and experience of the successful candidate.
Across these workstreams, you’ll get a chance to:
- contribute to the refinement of policy asks and comms messaging,
- undertake desk research to inform policy,
- coordinate activities with different stakeholders and partners working across different policy areas
- support Ambassadors on advocacy related to dietary inequalities
- support communications and campaign work related to this work
Job Description:
Management and Strategy
- Support the policy portfolio of campaigns and projects across our national policy areas, including on food prices and food inflation, our Good Food Bill campaign, Healthy Start and early years.
- Work closely with the Policy and Advocacy Manager to develop and implement project plans and deliverables across these areas
- Maintain a careful record of our policy impact according to our agreed metrics within our Monitoring Evaluation and Learning framework.
- Policy and research
- Synthesize evidence for and play a significant part in the development of position statements/briefings/reports, working closely with the wider policy team and our designer.
- Support the Public Affairs lead to develop policy products for use in parliamentary engagement.
- Working closely with our Research Lead, identify evidence gaps and policy research questions which are relevant to our policy work to support new positions and generate new ideas for research or evidence collection which help achieve our policy goals.
- Work where needed with external contractors in the delivery of specific pieces of work, setting clear expectations and holding them accountable for delivery.
- Stakeholder engagement
- Develop and maintain a strong civil society network of stakeholders, working to broaden the support base for specific policies.
- Participate in coalitions of organisations who are campaigning together on specific areas of policy change.
- Develop and maintain relationships with junior civil servants in key departments across all policy areas.
- Work with the Citizens Engagement Manager to identify opportunities to bring Adult and Young Food Ambassadors into policy activities and research.
- Represent the Food Foundation and present our work in external events and meetings with relevant audiences and the media.
- Budgets and fundraising
- Administer grants which support our projects and ensure that funders are kept well informed, receive timely reports and that budgets are kept on track.
- Maintain good relationships with funders according to their requirements and provide input to proposals and funding bids.
Communications and campaigns
- Develop a comprehensive approach to dissemination of our policy outputs so they reach our intended audiences.
- Act as a local/regional media spokesperson, brief journalists, and respond to media queries.
- Contribute policy and evidence expertise to support campaign delivery.
- Contribute policy expertise to press releases, newsletters, web copy, podcasts and blogs.
- Support the maintenance of website pages related to project areas.
- Draft social media posts and newsletters.
Personal Profile
Technical skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of the food system, food and nutrition and/or health policy and policy levers for change.
- Strong knowledge of the mechanics of the UK policy-making landscape, including the workings of Westminster and Whitehall.
- Proven experience in synthesising evidence and using evidence to make a case for change.
- Proven experience in writing reports and briefings for different audiences, with the ability to explain complex and highly nuanced subject matter in plain English.
- Previous experience working in a policy role, refining policy asks and communicating these with different stakeholders
- Excellent analytic skills and close attention to detail.
Personal skills:
- Proven experience in budget management, project management and reporting to funders.
- Proven experience in managing multiple projects concurrently to tight deadlines and prioritising workload.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong presentation skills and confidence in speaking to external audiences.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to problem-solve and manage risk.
- Ability to work independently and manage own time effectively.
- Ability to build strong relationships with all members of the team.
- Open to giving and receiving challenging viewpoints.
- Resilience and tenacity whilst recognising the need for self-awareness and the impact of actions on others and the organisation.
- Willingness to travel for project meetings and dissemination events.
- A confident networker who enjoys building connections and relationships with new people.
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity only. The Food Foundation is a small charity and as such all staff are expected to vary their duties as necessary to meet the needs of the organisation.
Please see the full job pack on our website
Our vision is a sustainable food system which delivers health and wellbeing for all.



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Join Our Team: Duty Manager
We’re excited to welcome a new Duty Manager at our Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. This is a site-based role at Anderton Boat Lift, CW9 6FW.
Working across our visitor attraction, the Duty Manager will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation at Anderton Boat Lift, alongside leading and motivating a team to deliver outstanding customer service. The team will support this through engaging activity participation, the sale of goods and services, and the upkeep of a high‑quality environment for all visitors.
The Duty Manager will champion the Trust’s values, both personally and through your team, helping to create an exceptional visitor experience. In this role, you will actively contribute to increasing revenue, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring our sites remain welcoming and enjoyable places to visit.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team or teams of staff/ volunteers delivering a safe environment and excellent customer service; for example in maintenance, retail, catering or operation of trip boats/ other.
- Adoption of required emergency, safety, operational, financial, other processes appropriate to tasks. Plan and implement safe working procedures - creation of risk assessments and method statements, in line with the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and standards.
- Customers dealt with to expected standards of courtesy and care; resolve concerns/ complaints.
- Deliver targeted business plan objectives for services, projects, events, maintenance to planned expenditure budgets, regularly reporting on the same. Assist with identifying future priorities/ business planning and budgetary planning.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety at the site. Identify maintenance requirements and prioritisation. Instigate local maintenance tasks where required; liaise with other operational teams, contractors the Trust management structures as necessary for the execution of works
- Coach, develop and support the team performance for required measures, including customer satisfaction and other service standards. Report on the same.
- Plan and lead volunteers undertaking tasks ensuring the application of Trust procedures and the provision of a safe working environment for volunteers, and a satisfying volunteer experience.
- Recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers to assist with the running of the attractions, ensuring staff and volunteer satisfaction is high and their duties are rewarding.
About you
You’re an experienced and confident team leader who can motivate staff and volunteers to deliver a safe, welcoming and high‑quality visitor experience. You understand operational and safety procedures and can produce risk assessments and method statements when needed.
You handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally, and you’re comfortable delivering services and projects to agreed targets and budgets. You maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, identifying and coordinating maintenance needs promptly.
You support, coach and develop your team, using performance measures and customer feedback to drive improvement. You also enjoy working with volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, supported and engaged.
Skills & Qualifications
- HND or Degree in relevant discipline or proven experience in a similar role
- Relevant occupational qualifications in disciplines for bespoke tasks, for example food hygiene.
- Customer service training qualification – Welcome Host or equivalent
- Valid driving licence appropriate to vehicle for specific roles
- Trust minimum safety learning standards
- Appropriate qualification in safety management, relevant to team discipline – NVQ level 3 Safety Management/NEBOSH General certificate
- Proven experience in a customer facing relevant to the task required.
- Previous retail/catering experience - Desirable
- Proven experience in direct sales, handling cash and the application of appropriate procedures
- Proven experience in monitoring budgets and providing management reporting.
- Proven experience in leading and motivating teams; directing, prioritising and delegating daily tasks
- Proven experience leading volunteers
- Proven experience with the use of computers and software packages
- Ability to work flexibly, in accordance with business demands.
- Ability to multi task, and work prioritisation
Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.
Senior Hub Supervisor – Devon & Cornwall
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with rota’d evening shifts and occasional weekends)
Terms: Permanent, 25 days holiday pa (pro rata, exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution
Location: Sisna Park, Plymouth PL6
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West (FSSW) joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity, and routes out of poverty for people across the South West. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. By joining us, you will be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people, and many others.
Purpose of the Role
To support the efficient and safe running of FareShare South West’s Hub operations, ensuring high standards of stock handling, health & safety (H&S), and food compliance. The Senior Hub Supervisor plays a key role in overseeing goods in, supporting volunteers, the FareChance employability participants and volunteers in their operational tasks, and ensuring overall smooth day-to-day operations. The role also includes deputising for the Hub Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Hub Management
- Work with the Hub Manager to ensure smooth running of food intake, storage, and distribution.
- Ensure daily team briefings, safety updates, and essential information are communicated clearly to the hub operations team, as directed by the Hub Manager
- Liaise with food industry representatives, FareShare UK (FSUK), distribution companies and hauliers.
- Support the Hub Manager in coordinating and maintaining the fleet of vans and equipment, including weekly vehicle checks and basic maintenance duties (e.g. tyre pressures, topping up vehicle fluids).
- Support audit readiness by ensuring daily records, procedures, and documentation are completed accurately and consistently
- Collaborate with the hub operations team to reduce waste and maximise distribution of surplus food to Community Food Members (CFMs).
- Report operational improvements to the Hub Manager and support the implementation of agreed changes.
- Deputise for the Hub Manager during absence by:
- Coordinating daily activities and overseeing the hub operations team.
- Leading on-site health & safety and supporting team wellbeing.
- Liaising with the Head of Food and Logistics to support food intake and logistics.
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure shift cover and resolve shortfalls.
- Escalating and reporting issues to the Head of Operations.
2. Volunteer Management
- Under the direction of the Hub Manager, delegate operational tasks to volunteers and supervise their work.
- Ensure volunteers are supported and trained in their specific roles and can develop.
- Support volunteer health, safety and welfare during shifts.
- Coordinate delivery of corporate volunteering days with support from the wider FSSW team.
- Register and onboard new drivers, including delivering volunteer and staff driving assessments and inductions, a directed by the Hub Manager.
FareChance Employability Programme
- Support the Hub Manager in the operational delivery of the FareChance programme by overseeing and supervising participants during operations tasks, ensuring they are actively engaged and contributing to the hub operations team.
- Work with the Hub Manager to ensure FareChance participants are effectively trained, supported, and equipped to carry out their allocated duties, with opportunities to build confidence and develop relevant skills, with support from the volunteer and employability teams and Hub Manager.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of FareChance participants and enables them to thrive.
- Provide hands-on mentorship and act as a positive role model during day-to-day operations, supporting participants to build experience and confidence.
- Undertake relevant training to strengthen your ability to support FareChance participants and the wider volunteer team, including safeguarding, inclusive practice, mental health awareness and coaching approaches.
- Collaborate with the hub operations, volunteer and employability teams to ensure effective communication around support needs and progress.
3. Goods In and Storage
- Lead on the Goods In process:
- Train and support hub operations staff in correct goods in procedures.
- Coordinate and delegate daily goods in activities.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and use of relevant IT/systems.
- Develop and implement process improvements and share best practice across sites.
- Coordinate delivery yard activities, including CFM collections.
- Manage stock storage:
- Lead on stock rotation and promote best practice.
- Support the Hub Manager with maintaining accurate digital stock records, participating in regular stock checks and assisting with investigation of discrepancies in collaboration with the food and compliance teams.
4. Compliance and Health & Safety
- Work in accordance with FareShare’s HACCP Food Safety Manual.
- Support compliance with all relevant food hygiene, H&S, and other operational standards.
- Ensure the Hub adheres to the FSSW Warehouse Manual and FareShare procedures.
- Monitor the condition of Hub premises and equipment and report any maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to the Hub Manager promptly
- Undertake relevant training in food hygiene and H&S.
5. General
- Respond to enquiries and communications via phone, email, in person, or internal systems.
- Engage positively with visitors to the Hub.
- Support FSSW events as required.
- Carry out any other duties in support of the role’s purpose.
- Maintain high standards of customer care and conduct.
- Support the security of the Hub and all assets, including food.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or food distribution environment.
- Good working knowledge of H&S and/or food safety standards in operational settings and confident in working with clear procedures.
- Experience supporting or supervising others in a structured or task-based environment, leading by example and modelling safe, inclusive working practices
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident using digital tools such as stock control systems, Microsoft Teams, email, or shared files.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to manage time, delegate tasks, and respond calmly to unexpected changes or pressures.
- Positive and practical approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to take responsibility and show initiative.
- Full UK driving license.
- Forklift truck operator’s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role).
Desirable
- Understanding of the voluntary, food, or charity sectors.
- Experience working alongside or supporting volunteers.
- Food Hygiene or Health & Safety qualifications (Level 2 or above).
- Experience supporting change or improvement projects.
Additional Information
- Role may involve some manual handling; training will be provided.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Part-time – Tuesday to Thursday
Based across London pantries (including Dalston once open)
Ref: POC-261
Are you a proactive, hands-on individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting communities? Do you enjoy working in practical environments and helping services run smoothly day to day?
If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Pantry Operations Coordinator to support the delivery and growth of our London Pantry programme.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this vital role
Our Pantry programme provides access to affordable food alongside opportunities for connection, support and community building. Our Pantries are more than food spaces—they are welcoming community hubs that help people build stability and positive futures.
You will coordinate the day-to-day running of three London Pantries, ensuring they are well-organised, fully stocked and operating effectively. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support staff, manage logistics and help develop new Pantry sites.
Working across multiple locations, you will:
- Manage rotas and arrange delivery driver cover
- Coordinate food orders, including fresh produce
- Ensure Pantries are stocked, organised and ready to open
- Provide operational cover where needed
- Support and guide Pantry staff through regular check-ins
- Assist with the set-up of new Pantry sites, including Dalston
- Help develop Pantries as welcoming, inclusive community hubs
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, food hygiene and safeguarding
- Support monitoring, audits and continuous improvement
What we are looking for
- Experience of supporting delivery of community or frontline services
- Ability to work in busy, practical environments
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence communicating with staff, volunteers and partners and the ability to support and guide others in their roles
- Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
A basic DBS check is required for this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification.
Closing date: 26 May 2026 at 9am. Interviews: 01 June 2026 on Teams.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
Prospectus is proud to partner with our client to appoint their new Director of Fundraising and Development. They deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to their innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, they go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.
Director of Fundraising and Development
Permanent
London or Belfast (1 day per week in the office)
London salary: £75,076-£82,584
Belfast salary: £69,370-£76,307
The Director of Fundraising and Development is a senior leadership role responsible for driving sustainable, diversified income growth for the organisation in line with the UK strategic Funding Goal and wider global strategy. The role will oversee a brilliant team and combines a strong mass fundraising portfolio with philanthropy and partnerships, creating opportunities to unlock high-value income through global foundations, strategic partnerships, and private and philanthropic capital. Reporting to the Executive Director, the postholder will also develop and scale opportunities in impact investing, blended finance and innovative financing.
The selected candidate will have significant senior leadership experience in partnerships, philanthropy or income development, with a demonstrable track record of securing and growing funding. You will have significant experience in a broad range of fundraising disciplines, with a demonstrable track record of achieving successful results and leading high-performing teams. It is not essential to have experience in an INGO or complex, federated organisation, but is desirable.
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. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Chef – The Granary at Caring For Life
Share great food. Serve with purpose. Be part of a Christian mission that changes lives.
At Caring For Life, everything we do flows from our Christian mission of servanthood, seeking to bring glory to God through the way we care for people. In our social enterprise restaurant, The Granary, that mission is lived out daily through excellent food, genuine hospitality, and a warm welcome that reflects the love of Jesus in a practical way.
We are looking for a Chef who is passionate about food, people, and purpose. Whether you are starting out in your catering career, building experience, or already working at Sous Chef or Deputy Head Chef level, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment where excellence and service go hand in hand.
Our aim is simple: to serve outstanding food, offer outstanding care, and create a place where every customer feels valued and welcomed.
Line Management
This role is supported and supervised by the Head Chef.
Role Purpose
To prepare and deliver high-quality food for customers of The Granary, while contributing to a team environment that reflects the Christian mission of Caring For Life through excellent service, care, and hospitality.
You will play a key part in maintaining high standards in food preparation, hygiene, and customer service, while helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present dishes to a consistently high standard in line with recipes, dietary requirements and allergen procedures
- Support the kitchen team in maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
- Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served safely and correctly, including regular date and quality checks
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen and restaurant environment at all times
- Assist with soups, daily specials, and menu items, contributing ideas where appropriate
- Support special events, functions, and private bookings when required
- Work collaboratively with the Head Chef to develop new dishes and products, including promoting Caring For Life farm produce where possible
- Provide a welcoming and friendly service to all customers, including elderly and vulnerable visitors, creating space for conversation and care
- Take part in team prayer times and contribute to the spiritual life of Caring For Life as appropriate
- Where appropriate, share personal testimony of Christian faith in a natural and respectful way with customers, volunteers, or the wider community
- Occasionally assist in representing Caring For Life at church or supporter events
About You
We welcome applicants from a range of experience levels. You may be:
- Starting out in your catering career and keen to learn
- Building solid kitchen experience and looking to grow
- Already working at Chef, Sous Chef, or Deputy Head Chef level
You will be:
- Passionate about food and delivering high standards
- A team player with a positive and flexible attitude
- Committed to cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
- Willing to learn, develop, and take responsibility
- Supportive of Caring For Life’s Christian mission
Training & Development
You will receive full induction and ongoing training, including:
- Food hygiene and safety (minimum Level 2 CIEH)
- Manual handling
- Health and safety procedures
- Ongoing in-house training and development opportunities
Place of Work
Crag House Farm, Otley Old Road, Leeds LS16 7NH
Hours
5 days per week working between Monday and Saturday, 9-hour shifts
The Granary is open Monday to Saturday (9am–4pm)
Weekend working on a rota basis is essential
Some evening work may be required for functions, this fairly infrequent
Annual Leave
30 days per year (including bank holidays, which may be required as working days depending on rota)
Other Information
Caring For Life is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please go to the charity website to view the vacancies and then click to "enquire today". This role requires an assessment and interview. References will be sought prior to appointment, but only for the successful candidate at the job offer stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Program Manager
Prospectus is supporting an independent foundation seeking a Program Manager to support Senior Program Directors and the organisations governments partners in their efforts to deliver transformational, cross sectoral initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa.
Program Managers review and develop program-related materials that drive strategic priorities; monitor program achievement progress; manage local consultants and technical assistance providers; provide financial and workplan oversight of grants; track and document results across programs.
The foundation does not implement its own ‘projects’: they work directly with inspiring government leaders to deliver on their goals for their people, and the Program Manager will be expected to interface in a respectful, savvy, and non-prescriptive manner with government colleagues, while simultaneously providing the honest feedback of a true partner.
Candidate Profile
- Experience in managing complex and large-scale program implementation, ideally in sub-Saharan African countries.
- Good understanding of how governmental departments work, ideally with direct experience working with governments particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Substantial, relevant expertise in health, nutrition, job creation, urban development or education, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa. This will include familiarity with evidence, key actors, and proven interventions in a broad range of human development areas.
- Experience in the use of program management tools such as dashboard creation, program monitoring and strategic planning.
- Demonstration of methodical program oversight and management.
- Team player with excellent people skills and with highly developed communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
Terms
- Circa £70,000
- The position is full-time. Staff members working in the London office attend the office five days a week. However, if you have a disability and need a different arrangement as a reasonable adjustment, please let us know. We are committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible workplace and will consider any requests in line with the organisation’s obligations.
- The position will require travel to sub-Saharan Africa
- Equal opportunities employer
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) onto the Prospectus website.
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website.
Recruitment Timetable (Subject to Change)
- Deadline for applications: 24th May
- First stage panel interviews: w/c 8th June
Are you an experienced accountant who is passionate about dogs?
We’re searching for a Financial Accounting Manager to take the lead on all things accounting: from ongoing accuracy on the general ledger to year-end accounts.
What does this role do?
As Financial Accounting Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for end-of-year accounts, working closely with colleagues and auditors to ensure all accounts are completed accurately and compliance is maintained,
- Maintain ongoing accuracy in the general ledger for UK entities, reviewing transactions and control accounts to identify and rectify errors,
- Ensure tax compliance, from reviewing returns to ensuring compliance in line with changes to tax legislation and guidance,
- Manage and coach the Assistant Financial Accountants, providing strong leadership, performance management and professional development,
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 1st June 2026, and will take place on Teams. This role is available as a fixed term, family leave cover until August 2027.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant who has been responsible for managing the year-end process in a large group, who understands complex VAT environments and maintaining an accounting system. You’ll work pro-actively and flexibly to meet multiple competing deadlines, while leading and coaching a small team. You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the charity and communicate complex financial information to non-financial colleagues. A commitment to the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.