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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:
The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth running of our renovated, spacious open plan office, ensuring that it is welcoming, safe and inclusive. The postholder will lead on day-to-day office management, health and safety, and contribute to a high-quality employee experience in the office and working from home.
You should have demonstrable experience in office management and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly about, property and office facilities management. You will be confident in managing Health and Safety in the workplace and maintaining supplier relationships. A person-centre approach and strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to prioritise effectively, are also key. The role involves managing a small portfolio of non-office properties, so an understanding of landlord responsibilities would be an advantage.
The role is part-time, 28 hours over 4 days per week. We would also be open to this being worked over 5 shorter days. The role is majority office based due to the responsibilities of the role, with a minimum 3 days per week in the office, with the option of some home working. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring in-person coverage across the working week in conjunction with a part-time Facilities and Office Assistant.
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.
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. In line with this, there are many inclusive features to our office, and there is no dress code.
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 and some hybrid working is available in this role. 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 by visiting the Careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (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. A Basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 March, 23:59
Interview Dates: week commencing 9 March (first interview on Teams, second interview in person
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Work setting: London-based / Majority office-based (minimum 3 days per week)
Contract: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days, option to work over 5 shorter days)
You’ll be responsible for a characterful, bright and airy office with an outdoor courtyard. The organisation is warm, inclusive and people-centred including a no dress code policy that reflects its culture of trust and authenticity.
The role
As Office Manager, you will ensure a safe, welcoming and well managed working environment. You will:
- Oversee office facilities, suppliers and contracts
- Manage daily office operations, post, security and maintenance
- Lead on Health & Safety compliance, including for home-workers
- Support DSE assessments and reasonable adjustments
- Maintain clear office processes and business continuity plans
- Support the upkeep of a small portfolio of non-office properties and liaise with tenants
- Lead the charity’s Green (Environmental) Team
- Line manage the Office Administrator
- Manage office and property budgets
You’ll bring:
- Experience in office management
- Knowledge of facilities or property management (or ability to learn quickly)
- Strong Health & Safety understanding and experience
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident supplier, budget and contract management
- A collaborative, inclusive approach
- A passion for supporting work that improves older people’s lives
Diversity & inclusion
Applications presented to our client will be anonymised. The charity welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Key dates
- Deadline for applications is Monday 2 March, 9am
- Interviews: Week commencing 9 March (first stage on Teams, second in person)
How to apply
Please submit your CV. We're happy to discuss the role further and share the full job description if you'd like more insight.
A Basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Friends International (FI) is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to encouraging and equipping churches and Christian student groups to reach out to the approximately one million international students in the UK and Ireland. We currently have 80 Staff working in 35 university towns and cities in the UK and Ireland.
From July 2026, we will be relocating our registered office (‘Support Centre’) to CMS House, Oxford. We are seeking a People and Office Manager to lead and develop the People (HR) function and manage the office. Reporting to the National Director, you will be based in our Oxford office, supervising an Office Administrator and working remotely with other Support Centre functions (Communications, Finance, Fundraising and Operations), who will be mainly home-based.
As a primary contact point for the charity, you will model and reflect the Christian ethos, mission, vision and values of FI in all aspects of the role, and be able to explain them to others, as well as understanding the qualities needed in job applicants. There is, therefore, an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in line with our ethos and statement of faith.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Essential Qualities/Experience:
- Educated to degree level or its equivalent with good office skills and a high level of IT literacy
- Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships in a diverse organisation
- Ability to develop and implement projects
- Experience in a generalist people (HR) role, ideally in a faith based charity
- Good understanding of current employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
- Administration skills – excellent writing and organisation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- A commitment to intercultural mission and an appreciation of the value of international student ministry
Desirable Qualities:
- CIPD qualified / part-qualified (level 5)
- Experience in a UK visa sponsorship management role
- Intercultural mission experience
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: In the range £37,860 - £38,400 p.a. determined on experience and qualifications
It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to raise around 10% personal support
Benefits: The benefits we offer include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 10.5% non-contributory employer pension scheme.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support and advice.
Location: Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ with some UK travel
Closing Date: 09.30 on Thursday 19th February 2026 , with interviews in Oxford in late February
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
This is a senior, trusted role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for the smooth running of the CEO and Executive Office and for providing high quality governance and administrative support to our Boards and committees. Working closely with the Co Chief Executives, the role supports strategic delivery, organisational planning and cross organisational projects, while also playing an important part in shaping how we work together as a values led organisation.
Based in Covent Garden, the role would suit someone with experience of working within a senior executive or private office environment who brings sound judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach. A background in theatre is not essential, but an appreciation of the social and cultural value of the arts and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are important.
For full details of the role, please see the job pack.
Non Charity Employer
51 - 100
Our vision is a dynamic, sustainable and world-class theatre sector and our mission is to champion theatre and support our members.