Operation manager jobs in central london, greater london

Royal Trinity Hospice is embarking on an exciting transformation in how we deliver HR operations services. As part of this transformation, we’re introducing a new HR Business Partner model and we’re looking for a forward thinking HR Business Partner to help bring it to life.

This newly created role comes at a pivotal time for our organisation. You’ll play a key role in embedding the HR Business Partner approach, working closely with leaders and teams to drive strategic change, enhance the employee experience, and ensure our people practices align with our mission and values.

We’re looking for someone with a strong grasp of both the technical and strategic aspects of HR, someone who can spot underlying challenges, influence outcomes, and deliver practical, people focused solutions. Your ability to build trusted relationships, be visible, communicate with clarity, and collaborate across the organisation will be essential to your success.

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of HR at Royal Trinity Hospice and believe you have the experience and drive to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with the organisation to deliver an effective HR Business Partnering that is focused on proactive approach and solution.
• Lead and deliver effective HR operations, ensuring systems and processes are efficient and aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee all aspects of HR operations, including employee relations (ER), recruitment, workforce management and Change Programmes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce initiatives and contribute to organisational development projects.
• Utilise analytics to inform HR decisions, measure the effectiveness of HR programmes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on the development, implementation, and periodic review of policies to support organisational effectiveness, compliance, and strategic priorities

Benefits:

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops
• Life assurance cover
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
• Access to courses of free counselling

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. 

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

To discuss the role with the Director of People or arrange a site visit, please contact Helena O’Donnell, HR Advisor

Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 19 November 2025

This is a fundamental role within our South East regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 26 historic churches across Northamptonshire, West Norfolk, and parts of North Bedfordshire and Western Cambridgeshire, including areas around Northampton, Bedford, Huntingdon, and King’s Lynn.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 24th November 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 10th December 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The post holder will be required to coordinate and attend events across the UK, including our annual national conference in London and other planned regional events throughout the year. Travel and occasional overnight stays may be needed.

Role Purpose

The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a varied programme of impactful events for service users, volunteers, and the wider cardiomyopathy community. These include, but are not limited to, supporting logistics, planning and execution of information days, medical education events, webinars, volunteer development days, and the charity’s annual national conference.

The role covers the full lifecycle of event management, from concept and planning through to delivery and evaluation. This includes oversight of event budgets, supplier and stakeholder management, and ensuring all events are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. Events will be delivered both in person and online, so confidence in managing virtual and in-person events is essential.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, the Events Coordinator ensures that every event is accessible, engaging, on budget and aligned with Cardiomyopathy UK’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by cardiomyopathy.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to define event objectives, content, themes, budgets, and logistical requirements.
• Plan and deliver a varied programme of events including information days, medical education sessions, webinars, volunteer development days, and the annual national conference.
• Research, negotiate, and book venues, suppliers, exhibitors, speakers, and contractors.
• Develop and manage event timelines, schedules, budgets, contracts, and all related administration.
• Oversee event budgets, ensuring costs are monitored, value for money is achieved, and accurate reporting is provided.
• Coordinate and supervise event staff, volunteers, and suppliers to ensure smooth and professional event delivery.
• Lead on event promotion and marketing, working with communications colleagues to maximise reach and attendance.
• Deliver online and in-person events, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants.
• Ensure all events are delivered safely, inclusively, and in compliance with health and safety, accessibility, safeguarding, and organisational policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during events to minimise disruption.
• Collect, analyse, and report on event feedback, providing recommendations for future improvements.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, speakers, suppliers, and volunteers.
• Act as a key point of contact for event-related queries before, during, and after events.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the charity to enhance events and develop new formats to meet emerging needs.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all events.
• Provide administrative and project support as required.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture within Cardiomyopathy UK.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience coordinating and delivering events, including online and in-person formats.
• Proven budget management skills and experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident using event software, online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.), Eventbrite, Mailchimp and Microsoft Office applications.
• A creative approach to problem solving and event promotion.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including travel to events, occasional evenings or weekends when events require.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector or healthcare environment.
• Experience of evaluating event impact and outcomes.
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion best practice in event delivery.

SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.   

We are looking for a new CEO to lead our dedicated team and continue to develop SLRA’s outstanding services and impact. We are looking for a determined and inspirational leader. You may be an experienced CEO or have the skills and determination needed to step up into the role. Our current CEO has led SLRA’s growth and development over the last eleven years and we are proud of our highly regarded and successful, local organisation. As we look to our new strategic period, we are looking for a new CEO who will ensure the continued exceptional impact of our work with local migrant individuals and communities and who will continue to develop our campaigning and policy influencing work at a time when the hostility of the external environment and government policies is more challenging than ever. If you think you might be the right person for this role, feel that you could bring the best out in those you lead and have the capability to define SLRA’s direction over the coming years, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays. 
• Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year. 
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements.
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. 
• Commitment to staff learning and development.
• Cyclescheme and travelcard loans. 

For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application. 

The Finance and Officer Administrator role is an integral part of Buttle UK, working across teams – grants development, fundraising and marketing along with the finance and operations team to support the delivery of our work. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a growing organisation who is able to build good working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple priorities.

Knowledge of basic financial principles and previous experience of working within finance and administrative roles will be helpful. As well as good communication skills both verbal and written, the candidate will be flexible in the way they work and take the initiative when needed. They will also demonstrate a willingness to learn and interest in the UK voluntary sector.

This role will be a key part of the finance and operations team and contribute to the team’s objectives.

HR Coordinator

Our HR Team are looking for an HR Coordinator to deliver day-to-day operations, support recruitment, and play a key role in employee administration, helping ensure seamless processes and a great experience for everyone who interacts with our team. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Administration of key people processes including maintaining HR records, and advising on our core policies and processes. 
• Bringing a people-centred approach to our work and building positive relationships with colleagues across KCLSU. 
• Reflecting upon and contributing to the continual improvement of services and processes that the HR Team is responsible for. 

To apply for this role, please fill in an application form and include a personal statement detailing how you meet the personal specification, which is attached. 

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship. 
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one. 
• Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union

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Executive Assistant

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide essential support to a busy Chief Executive and senior team.

Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Hybrid – two days a week in London (White City) and home-based
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) Hours can be worked flexibly – working pattern to be agreed at point of role offer.
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 18 November. Please note, we may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
Interview Dates: First stage 26/27 November (virtual), second stage 3 December (in person)

Benefits: Agile working organisation with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, birthday leave and annual leave purchase scheme (from day one of employment); company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay; voluntary benefits with discounts on health and wellbeing, retail and leisure.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the leadership of a national organisation making a real difference to young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-level administrative support including diary management, meeting coordination and travel arrangements
• Supporting the Trustee Board and Sub-Committees with scheduling, agendas, papers, minutes and actions
• Managing governance processes and ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance
• Drafting, proofreading and formatting a range of documents and correspondence
• Supporting internal operations including CRM and system updates, finance processing and office coordination
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience as an EA/PA at senior level
• Strong diary management and minute-taking skills
• Experience supporting Boards and senior meetings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AI productivity tools
• The ability to work flexibly, proactively and independently
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

As a growing and ambitious charity, you will be offered responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

The organisation will contribute towards reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend face-to-face interviews when they are travelling from outside the local area. This approach reflects it’s commitment to fairness and equality of opportunity. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Senior Administrator, Office Manager, Governance Officer, Board Secretary, Executive Support Officer, Senior Executive Assistant. #INDNFP

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

Role: Box Office Supervisor 

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

Salary: £32,643 (gross) per annum 

The Royal Court Theatre has an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Front of House team as a Box Office Supervisor.

The Box Office Supervisor is a key role in the Front of House Team and will work closely with the Box Office Manager, Front of House Manager, and General Manager, to support the day-to-day operations of the box office and provide excellent customer service via telephone, email and in person to all Royal Court customers.

The post-holder will be based primarily at the front desk and will play a vital role in supporting the team with accurate and effective data capture using the Spektrix ticketing system. They will also play a key role in championing the Royal Court’s work, sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with audiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Excellent working knowledge of box office systems including Spektrix.
• Pro-active and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and work effectively across a number of tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to think on your feet, find solutions and make quick decisions with confidence.
• Excellent customer care and people skills, with the ability to recognize and address the needs of a wide range of customers and contribute to an inclusive working environment.

Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description below. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.

To note, your cover letter can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible form for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the role early.

We know that AI can be a useful tool when you're putting together an application, whether that's drafting a CV or polishing your answers. You're welcome to use it when applying for a Royal Court Theatre role, but please make sure your application still represents you - your ideas, your experiences and your voice. We're looking for authenticity, imagination and integrity and we want to hear what makes you unique.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Do you live in the Kent, Sussex or Surrey area, have excellent local knowledge and the enthusiasm to build a fundraising patch?  

We’re launching a brand-new role focused on developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with new supporters. If you love connecting with people and want to make a difference for people affected by breast cancer, we’d love to hear from you.

Initially offered as an 18-month contract (with the potential to become permanent), this position will play a key part in an exciting pilot programme designed to grow long-term income through a new, locally based relationship fundraising team.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million. You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region – driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities and celebrating the incredible generosity of supporters.

This is your chance to build powerful local connections with new supporters – individuals, clubs and societies, and local businesses – and help develop a thriving network of people that share our mission.

About you

With good community fundraising experience, you bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people and relationship building.

You’re proactive, organised and adaptable with a positive approach to trying new things. A natural collaborator, you have a flexible approach to your work and thrive in a busy environment.

You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch which have delivered income in both the short and long term. Your approach to supporter stewardship is best in class and you've proven that you can take the initiative to make ideas happen.

Alongside these skills and your previous experience, you have the passion that will help grow engagement and income in your region.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in the Kent, Sussex, or Surrey area. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London office.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Tuesday 11 November 9am

Interview date 19, 20 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.

Our District Net-Zero Officer will take the lead in advising, supporting and encouraging on all things net-zero related with our Churches and Circuits across London. You must have knowledge of sustainability (that’s a given), but you’ll also need some skills in IT applications, some admin know how, fabulous grant writing capabilities, and be able to bring some slick confidence to the role. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, and bounce those ideas.

Why is this role important?
The Methodist Church has committed to achieve net-zero by 2030. An ambitious target yes, but one we believe to be crucial in securing a better future for our communities. Our new Net-Zero Officer will play a significant role in enabling our churches in London to assess their environmental impact, learn, grow and benefit from the wider impact of reaching net zero.

Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?

Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.

We are seeking a full-time Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our team. You will be a key point of contact for our audience and supporters, helping to deliver excellent customer service and ensure outstanding supporter care. The role involves overseeing audience engagement, coordinating communications and special events—including evening lectures—and maintaining accurate data to support our fundraising and engagement activities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about building positive relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Time off in lieu is offered for evening work.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Audience Engagement

• Deliver exceptional customer care, ensuring all supporters and donors are thanked promptly—whatever the channel.

• Work with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and the wider team to deliver supporter journeys, making recommendations for improvements and changes.

• Respond swiftly and professionally to all audience and supporter enquiries by phone, email, and post.

• Proactively share audience feedback with relevant teams.

• Handle any complaints, liaising with the complainant and the relevant member of staff to achieve a resolution, following the complaints process.

• Maintain Eventbrite with lecture details and engagement information.

• To act as Duty Manager for evening lectures when required.

• Provide support to the wider Gresham College team by attending lectures and special events.

CRM Administration

• Serve as primary contact for database management, ensuring data accuracy to drive fundraising and engagement.

• Coordinate data selections, mailings, invitations, and content fulfilment.

• Regularly import, export, and merge data from online giving and ticketing platforms.

• Track and report performance against targets and KPIs for the Head of Fundraising & Engagement.

• Ensure best practice is followed, complying with current legislation and internal policies in relation to data protection, GDPR and gift aid processing and ensure that all activity is carried out in a legal and compliant way.

Hall Hire and Event Co-ordination

• Be the first point of contact for hall hire enquiries and manage all related admin.

• Oversee stocks, supplies, and space organisation for events.

• Lead setup and breakdown for lectures and venue lettings.

• Arrange and manage bookings for external event venues, handling all logistics.

• Organise catering for special events and meetings both at Barnard’s Inn and other venues.

• Be responsible for excellent customer care of existing and new venue hire clients.

• Organise all activity around venue hire events, including collaborating with the AV team

• Liaise and support the Head of Fundraising & Engagement over the promotion of Barnards’ Inn to increase income generation from lettings.

Other

• Working with volunteers to enable them to assist in the delivery of tasks as appropriate.

• Attend and contribute to team and staff meetings as required.

• Participate in ongoing training and development.

• Undertake other tasks as required to support the College.

• Evening and occasional out-of-hours work required (with time off in lieu).

Person specification:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Customer Service Excellence: Proven experience delivering high-quality customer care, ideally in a fundraising, or educational setting. Ability to handle enquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
• CRM and Data Management: Strong working knowledge of CRM systems (we use Beacon) including data entry, segmentation, and reporting. Experience with data imports/exports and maintaining data accuracy.
• Event Coordination: Experience planning and delivering events, including logistics, venue liaison, catering, and AV coordination. Comfortable acting as Duty Manager and supporting evening lectures and events.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage supporters, respond to enquiries, and write engaging responses.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Eventbrite, and online giving platforms. Comfortable using digital tools to manage bookings, communications, and supporter journeys.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively across departments and with volunteers. Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in a fundraising or engagement role within a charity, or educational organisation.
• Compliance & Data Protection: Understanding of GDPR, data protection, and Gift Aid regulations. Commitment to ethical and legal standards in supporter care and data handling.
• Familiarity with data segmentation.
• Experience promoting venue hire or income-generating activities.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting for events.
• Experience working with volunteers or managing volunteer tasks.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
• Enthusiastic about public engagement and supporter care.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasional evenings.
• Proactive and solution-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Gresham College offers in return:

• 28 days holiday, plus 6 days closure over Christmas.
• The College participates in the University of London SAUL pension scheme (currently 16% employers’ contribution).

Equal Opportunities

Gresham College wholeheartedly supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment and employment of our employees and workers, as well as ensuring that it is afforded to all job applicants.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply today with your CV and a covering letter.

Position: Head of Volunteering
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent 
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us 

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. 

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job 

This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.

We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey. 

We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.  

Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.

Our Head of Volunteering is a key leadership role in our Services and Support directorate, as part of our Services Development function.

We rely heavily on our volunteers to support our mission and improve the lives of people affected by MS. Our volunteers who generously donate their time are critical to our success. 

Our volunteers play an important role in: 

• fundraising events 
• delivering resources to people affected by MS 
• advocating for MS research and policy 
• providing care and support to the MS community 

Our Head of Volunteering will be: 

• leading on the development and implementation of the organisation's volunteering strategy
• growing organisational capacity and capability in volunteering, maximising the unique contribution volunteering can make to support the MS Society's strategic aims. 
• leading a team who will support our volunteer journey, volunteer experience and volunteering systems, developing a high-performing and motivated culture within teams. 
• ensuring volunteer-related policies, products and procedures are aligned with sector best practice and opportunities are increased to support the engagement and retention of volunteers, leading to an increase in flexible volunteering roles and volunteers. 
• seeking new opportunities to grow and develop volunteer capacity, engagement and impact. 

We’re looking for: 

• extensive experience of development and successful implementation of a volunteering strategy or plan 
• a proven track record of operating at a senior level within a volunteering function or organisation, engaging significant numbers of volunteers. 
• significant experience in developing and implementing volunteer journeys, policies and processes focussed on improving the volunteer experience. 
• substantial experience of successfully leading and managing a large and geographically dispersed teams of staff and volunteers, embedding change and fostering a high performing culture. 

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 7 November 2025

Interested?

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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services, and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Do you live in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding area, have excellent local knowledge and the enthusiasm to build a fundraising patch?

We’re launching a brand-new role focused on developing and nurturing meaningful relationships with new supporters. If you love connecting with people and want to make a difference for people affected by breast cancer, we’d love to hear from you.

Initially offered as an 18-month contract (with the potential to become permanent), this position will play a key part in an exciting pilot programme designed to grow long-term income through a new, locally based relationship fundraising team.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million. You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region – driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating the incredible generosity of supporters.

This is your chance to build powerful local connections with new supporters – individuals, clubs and societies, and local businesses – and help develop a thriving network of people that share our mission.

About you

With good community fundraising experience, you bring enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people and relationship building.

You’re proactive, organised, and adaptable with a positive approach to trying new things. A natural collaborator, you have a flexible approach to your work and thrive in a busy environment.

You’re confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch which have delivered income in both the short and long term. Your approach to supporter stewardship is best in class and you've proven that you can take the initiative to make ideas happen.

Alongside these skills and your previous experience, you have the passion that will help grow engagement and income in your region.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Birmingham, Coventry, or the surrounding areas. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London or Sheffield offices.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am Monday 10 November 2025

Interview date Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible if you’re interested in this opportunity.

The Royal Astronomical Society is seeking a dynamic Head of Membership. Reporting to the Executive Director, this newly created, hands-on, role will lead our membership team to develop and deliver our membership strategy, increase engagement, participation and inclusivity, and play a pivotal role in growing our membership through retention and recruitment.

About the Role

As Head of Membership, you will:

• Develop and deliver a compelling membership strategy aligned with our mission.
• Drive growth, retention, and engagement through innovative campaigns and state-of-the-art member experiences.
• Oversee membership operations, marketing, and customer service.
• Lead a talented team (Membership Officer, Marketing & Events Officer, Awards & Grants Officer).
• Champion member needs across the organisation and represent us in sector-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive forward member acquisition, retention, and engagement, setting and monitoring appropriate KPIs.
• Design data-driven campaigns and value propositions.
• Manage budgets, resources, and compliance.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide secretariat support to the Membership Committee.

 About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a membership-focused role.
• Proven success in increasing membership and improving member satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent networking and collaboration abilities.
• Tech-savvy with CRM/membership systems experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK and overseas.

 Why Join Us?

As Head of Membership and a part of our senior leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Society, ensuring members are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Application process

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience that would make you a great fit for the role.

The Royal Astronomical Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

The RAS has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, you need to be eligible to work in the UK.

This job advertisement is intended to convey essential job functions and requirements. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The RAS reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organisational needs.

Closing date for applications:

11.59pm on Monday 17 November 2025