Operation manager jobs in Central london, greater london
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May
About GLAN
GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations.
Our vision is justice across borders.
We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.
We currently work across three key focus areas:
- Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
- Environment and Climate Litigation
- Abuses in Value Chains
About the role
The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.
Key Responsibilities
Senior Leadership
- Lead the Senior Leadership team in the implementation of our revised organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Ensure organisation-wide financial oversight and operational business planning.
- Provide guidance and support to GLAN’s team.
- Deputise for the CEO when necessary and take ownership of high-level decision-making.
Operational oversight
- Maintain operational oversight so that legal, advocacy, funding and finance align with GLAN’s organisational strategy.
- Oversee and facilitate the flow of information between the legal and operational teams so that our legal case works aligns with finances, commitments to funders, team capacity, and communications plans.
- Ensure that systems enable on-going monitoring of expenditure so that fundraising and finance are aware of gaps/underspends.
- Help ensure cases/teams are sufficiently resourced in terms of staff capacity.
- Ensure joined up working, and provide strategic guidance when challenges arise.
People and culture
- Provide strong leadership to ensure a professional and healthy working culture.
- Build on GLAN’s existing commitments to a working culture that is in line with our values, overseeing team-wide consistency to HR line-management, 1:1’s, annual 360 reviews and performance.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development and staff feedback.
- Ensure policies on anti-racism, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
- Support the embedding of GLAN’s values across GLAN’s work.
- Oversee relationship and dialogue between GLAN’s SLT and Trade Union representatives.
Governance and Board relationships
- Lead on ensuring that GLAN is compliant with our legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR and employment law obligations.
- Ensure we have all necessary policies in place and take the lead on coordinating the establishment and review of existing and further policies. Oversee the regular review of GLAN’s risk management frameworks and our risk register.
- Oversee GLAN’s governance structures (internal reporting, Board meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Financial oversight
- Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
- Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
- Ensure best practices are followed and financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Operations
- Ensure the smooth running of IT, data protection, office management. Managing relationships with our external providers.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership roles, delivering successful organisational financial oversight- with expertise in business planning and complex project management.
- Demonstrable experience of high-level budgeting, forecasting, auditing, proven accountability for ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
- Minimum of 10 year’s line management experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail.
- Sound judgement, risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly.
- Strong collaborative approach, ability to work across teams, offer guidance to other senior level staff, and clear people management skills.
- Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in the charity sector.
- Understanding of UK charity law and governance, including experience with Board of Trustees.
- Aptitude in decision making and problem solving, and confidence in providing guidance to boards and CEO.
- Warm, people-centred and positive approach.
- Emotionally intelligent, able to self-reflect, be honest and conduct open conversations with sensitivity.
- Solution-orientated, able to anticipate and resolve challenges.
- Strong alignment with GLAN’s values and our mission.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and committed to GLAN’s ongoing anti-racist learning and practice.
- Commitment to developing an organisational culture in which our team thrives and we can achieve meaningful impact in our work.
- Ability to handle difficult situations and handle confidential information.
- Ability to balance GLAN’s operational priorities with our values.
Desirable
- Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations.
- Previous experience working in a human rights or environmental protection focussed setting.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership .
- Experience of supporting culture building.
- Experience of working to decolonial commitments.
- Experience of delivering organisational change programmes.
- Legal or compliance experience.
- Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
- Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
- Commitment to equity, learning and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
- Fundraising experience.
- Accountancy qualification, Leadership or management qualifications, Project management qualifications e.g. Prince2
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.
Our values
Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.
Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing.
Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can.
Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence.
Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.
How to apply
To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.
GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Development Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hybrid working. London or Cornwall office three days per week, home working two days per week.
Oceana UK is focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, including protecting seabed habitats, ending overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments. We fight for UK seas to get the protections they deserve through highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and directly influencing policymakers and politicians.
We are now at a pivotal moment of growth, impact, and development. We have delivered meaningful progress in our first full three years of operations, helping secure major victories to protect and restore UK seas, including protecting huge areas of our seas from industrial fishing and stopping new offshore oil and gas expansion. Working closely with our international team, we are now evolving our organisation and campaigns to deliver even greater impact in the next 3-5 years, underpinned by strengthened funder relationships.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team are based in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance. We’re proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK, and we’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
The Development Manager will manage our fundraising and partnerships portfolio, supporting the stewardship of relationships with some of the world’s biggest environmental foundations and philanthropists. They will manage new and existing relationships, prepare grant applications and reporting, and evolve our outreach to support the growth and diversification of our fundraising opportunities. The role will work closely with the Executive Director, our UK team, and our US based global development department, to secure sustainable resources to strengthen Oceana UK and help drive positive impact for our seas.
Eligible candidates should have a passion for fundraising and a track record in securing major grants and donations, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and philanthropy. They will foster strong relationships with high-level partners, co-deliver excellent funding applications and reports, and provide written and verbal updates with precision and confidence. They will demonstrate a strategic mindset, alongside strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. They must have experience in growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) from Oceana’s UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships and reporting to existing funders alongside the international development team and Executive Director. This will primarily be with trusts and foundations, individual philanthropists, and some corporate supporters.
- Manage successful grant applications and budgets, co-ordinating and collaborating with the international development team.
- Work closely with the finance, policy, communications, and campaigns team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are consulted in grant applications and reporting.
- Manage and deliver timely reporting, communications, and updates to funding partners and stakeholders.
- Manage and develop other existing UK income streams, including mass giving alongside the communications team.
- Identify, develop and manage additional UK income opportunities, including with smaller trusts and foundations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and People, and international development and budgeting teams, to manage income forecasts and grant financial reporting.
- Maintain appropriate development records and database for all UK activity.
- Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Develop and manage key fundraising and partnerships events.
- Work with Executive Director to develop our outreach with funders at international events.
- Attend and represent the UK in monthly development meetings with the international team.
- Plan and manage UK development priorities, calendar, and budget.
- Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture.
- Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation’s values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
- Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders.
- Other tasks as needed to support development and organisational objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in fundraising and development, ideally in the ocean or the environmental space (essential).
- Experience writing successful multi-year grant applications, alongside robust budgets, for trusts and foundations (essential).
- Experience managing charitable foundation relationships, delivering detailed and timely reports, and managing ongoing communications as required (essential).
- Experience managing major and corporate giving.
- Experience prospe cting, managing and analysing research on fundraising opportunities.
- Experience co-developing and diversifying fundraising opportunities.
- Good existing relationships with environmental trusts and foundations (preferred).
Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent external relationship building, including confident networking skills, and organised and positive relationships with funders outside of scheduled reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to understand and distill complex scientific issues and detailed campaigns for fundraising purposes.
- Strong focus on spotting and cultivating new institutional fundraising opportunities
- Strong internal stakeholder management, adept at involving relevant teams (leadership, campaigns, finance, international) to develop funding applications.
- Confident and proficient using CRM platforms or other grant management tools.
- Good understanding of data privacy, code of fundraising practice, and other relevant regulations.
- Strong prioritisation and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong drive to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
- Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Application Deadline: Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th May and w/c 25th May
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is a family of 23 independent schools and two academies, united by a shared mission to help girls learn without limits, so they go on to lead lives without limits. As pioneers in girls’ education, we are proud of our heritage and ambitious for our future. To fulfil our public purpose of reaching as many girls as possible, we have an ambitious fundraising strategy, focused on transformational bursaries and innovative learning, enabling girls from a wide range of financial backgrounds to access a GDST education.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Philanthropy Operations to lead the systems, processes and insight that underpin philanthropic income generation and supporter engagement across the GDST and its family of schools.
This is a key leadership role within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership for the operational infrastructure that enables fundraising and alumnae engagement to grow in a coordinated, compliant and sustainable way. You will play a central role in strengthening how data, systems and operational support are used to help colleagues across the Trust Office and schools deliver excellent fundraising and stewardship activity.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will lead the operational strategy that supports philanthropy and alumnae engagement across the GDST, ensuring the systems, processes and reporting that underpin fundraising are effective, compliant and built for sustainable growth. You will lead CRM, data and performance insight to strengthen decision-making, pipeline development, donor stewardship and long-term relationship management across the GDST network.
You will also oversee core fundraising operations, provide high-quality reporting to senior leaders and Trustees, and lead a small team to deliver strong operational support across the GDST. Alongside this, you will help equip colleagues across schools and the Trust Office with the tools, guidance and insight they need to strengthen fundraising and supporter engagement.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
- Significant experience in philanthropy or fundraising operations leadership, with a strong track record of leading systems, processes and operational improvement in a complex organisation
- Substantial experience of CRM management, data analysis and fundraising reporting, with the ability to translate insight into clear strategic recommendations and practical action
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining close attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and Trustees, and to build trusted relationships across a network of schools and central teams
- Experience of leading and developing teams, alongside a good understanding of fundraising regulation, compliance and data protection
- A combination of strategic thinking and operational rigour, with a clear motivation to help create greater access, opportunity and impact through philanthropy at the GDST.
Why join us?
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 30th April 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job description
Role: Partnerships and Programme Development Manager
Directorate: External Affairs
Team: Corporate Partnerships
Manager: Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Role purpose
This role supports the development of WorldSkills UK’s income and partnership activity by turning programmes and ideas into clear, compelling funding opportunities. You will work across teams to develop proposals, manage partnerships, and support reporting and planning processes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
You will play a key role in strengthening how we plan, communicate and deliver partnership activity, helping to build strong relationships with funders and partners while improving internal systems and processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Partnership and project delivery
· Manage delivery of partnerships and events, ensuring they are well planned, on time and within budget
· Support management of key strategic partner relationships
· Coordinate teams and stakeholders to deliver partnership activities
· Ensure partnerships align with WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and equity, diversity and inclusion commitments
Income development and proposals
· Develop funding opportunities from programmes and organisational activities
· Produce high-quality proposals, presentations and funding applications
· Support applications to trusts, foundations and corporate partners
· Contribute to the development of partnership agreements and documentation
Reporting and planning
· Support delivery of income and fundraising plans through regular monitoring and reporting
· Track progress against agreed objectives and provide clear updates and analysis
· Contribute to income forecasting and financial tracking, working with colleagues in Finance and across the organisation
· Support the development and reporting of project plans (Project Initiation Documents) and associated performance measures
Systems, processes and knowledge management
· Use and help improve our CRM system (HubSpot) to manage relationships and track opportunities
· Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting systems to support partnership activity
· Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline processes across the team
Research and pipeline development
· Carry out research to identify potential partners, funding opportunities and sector trends
· Support the development of a strong and diverse pipeline of prospective partners
· Contribute to internal decision-making by providing relevant insights and analysis
General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, employees at this level are expected to:
· Produce specification requirements in line with procurement processes for outsourced activity
· Contribute to organisational risk and issues management processes.
· Support delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business plan
· Ensure resources (staff, suppliers, partners, volunteers) are managed efficiently and effectively
· Contribute to a performance‑driven culture with robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting
· Demonstrate WorldSkills UK’s values in all aspects of the role, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
· Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion
· Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the role and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder taking account of their experience, skills and capability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Research team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working with the Director of Research, this role will have management of Cure Parkinson’s clinical portfolio. The charity supports a large treatment selection process that feeds new clinical trials seeking disease modification. This is an exciting time in Parkinson’s research and there is the opportunity to have a really meaningful impact by joining the Cure Parkinson’s team as we expand our funding schemes and initiate new ventures.
As our Clinical Research Manager, you will have a PhD in life sciences (an MD or MBSS would be advantageous) and significant experience in clinical trial development. A healthcare professional engaged in medical research you will be looking to move to the charity sector to influence the strategic direction of the Parkinson’s research field and drive forward the search for a cure. You must have a strong understanding of Parkinson’s, the biology associated with the condition, and the agents currently in development. You will require excellent organisational and communication skills as you will be representing the charity via stakeholder engagement. Working as an effective member of our Research Team you will be able to handle multiple tasks with precision simultaneously and be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers.
To apply please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 23:30 on Sunday 26 April 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 May 2026.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Camden Community Centres' Consortium (C4) is a charity that brings together organisations leading and operating community spaces in the London Borough of Camden, for collective action and development.
C4’s mission is to harness the power of our network to ensure that Camden’s community spaces are deeply embedded in the borough’s social fabric, driving innovation, equity, and wellbeing.
The General Manager will be the key person responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity and the management of the network and its activities. This is a flexible role for a charity management all-rounder: a multi-skilled self-starter, confident working both independently and collaboratively.
This General Manager role will be the first and only dedicated staff member in a long time, and will be key to enabling our collective ambition. It’s a role that has potential to expand for the right person, and grow with the ambition of C4 - and will be key to collaborating on making that possible.
The General Manager collaborates with the Executive Co-Chairs to deliver the Strategy and develop the impact of our network, convene and build our membership, develop the sustainability of the charity and communicate our impact with members and stakeholders.
The General Manager is the key person responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity and the management of the network and its activities.
We’re offering this role in two forms: as a flexible freelance contract, or a fixed-term secondment opportunity, and are keen to explore options for the right candidate.
Pay: £2500 per month to deliver the work.
The fee is calculated based on approx. 3 days per week at £200 per day, but we are open to proposals for exact working pattern and rate.
Working hours: Up to 3 days per week (depending on agreement), worked with at least 1 fixed day and some flexibility welcomed.
Download the full Recruitment Pack for job description and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Operations Director will lead the development of the operational infrastructure required to scale Fruitful Work nationally and internationally. Working in close partnership with the Founder & CEO, this role takes ownership of the systems, processes, team and organisational rhythms that enable the charity to grow rapidly and sustainably. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, turning vision into reliable execution, and creating the foundations that allow a small team to deliver outsized impact.
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the organisation and lead the recruitment and management of a growing operations team as Fruitful Work expands.
Please see our attached candidate pack for the full role description
All-in Careers for Jesus | Equipping students and young adults for strategic careers that make disciples
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
We are offering an opportunity to be part of an essential team at our newly refurbished, busy main office in the heart of Bloomsbury. Based within the Connexional Property Support team, this role will provide supervision of and contribution to the Front Desk Operations at Methodist Church House.
Working within the new Front Desk Operations team, you will be a crucial lead in supervising and supporting colleagues, ensuring the delivering of a professional, welcoming, and customer-focused front of house service for all visitors and building users and the wider Methodist Church.
The role will be broad and varied, overseeing and undertaking a range of administrative, facilities and security support functions, working both independently and in collaboration with Building and Facilities colleagues to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.
About You
We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to the work of the Front Desk Operations team and be a welcoming presence to all those using the building or contacting the church. We need someone who is collaborative by nature, able to see others potential, equally comfortable working under your own initiative when needed. You will preferably have experience of working in a supervisory role within an administrative and customer facing environment with a range of stakeholders.
As the role will help underpin and contribute to supporting the team’s administrative and organisational function, it is essential that you have relevant experience and confidence in these areas.Equally, experience and ability to plan tasks and organise others effectively and fairly will be an essential quality.
We are a collaborative team and therefore welcome applications from those who wish to contribute to the work of the team in a positive and proactive way.
For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact HR Team.
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Shortlisting date: 20 April 2026
Interview date (in person): 28 April 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
Head of Centre Operations
We are seeking an experienced senior leader to drive operational excellence across multi-site services, ensuring high standards, efficiency and impact.
Position: Head of Centre Operations
Salary: Circa £60,000 plus £5,000 car allowance
Location: Watford with hybrid working and regular travel
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29th April 2026
About the role
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing operations across multiple sites, leading large teams and ensuring high standards of service delivery.
You will be accountable for delivering strategic objectives through operational excellence, strong leadership and effective performance management across a geographically dispersed workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering operational strategy aligned to organisational goals
- Leading and managing multi-site teams through direct reports
- Driving performance through data analysis, KPIs and continuous improvement
- Overseeing day to day operations to ensure consistency, quality and compliance
- Managing budgets, financial controls and identifying efficiencies
- Ensuring high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement
- Leading on health and safety across all sites and ensuring full compliance
- Overseeing facilities, estates and maintenance planning
- Building partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders
- Supporting organisational development through coaching, training and leadership
You will play a key role in shaping operational systems, improving efficiency and ensuring services meet both current and future needs.
About you
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong track record of managing large, multi-site teams.
You will have:
- Significant experience in multi-site operational management
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and team development
- Experience driving performance, analysing data and improving systems
- Knowledge of health and safety management and compliance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex workloads
- Confidence using IT systems including Microsoft Office
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Experience within a relevant sector is beneficial, but not essential. More important is your ability to lead complex operations and deliver results.
About the organisation
The organisation is a rescue and rehoming charity with four rehoming centres and six charity shops operating across the south of England. They are a charity that never stops caring for its animals and people, working towards a world where every pet thrives in a loving home.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Operations Director, Head of Operations, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Service Director, Head of Service Delivery, General Manager, Operations Manager
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, Not For Profit People.
CHEM Trust is looking for a highly organised and proactive Operations and Governance Officer to support the smooth and effective running of the organisation. Working closely with the Finance and Resources Officer and the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will provide essential operational, governance, and HR administration support with a mind for confidentiality, enabling the wider team to focus on delivering CHEM Trust’s mission.
The role is ideal for someone with experience in charity operations, governance, and people processes, who enjoys coordinating activities, maintaining systems, and ensuring things run efficiently.
The postholder will be line-managed by the Finance and Resources Officer. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
- Base: Hybrid / Remote
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 15 hours per week across three days
- Salary: £15,000 (£35,000 FTE)
- Holidays: 31 working days per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), plus English bank/public holidays (pro-rata) and one additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata)
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.
How to apply
Please send us:
- Your CV, to include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work
- Supporting statement (maximum two sides) explaining, with examples, how you meet the skills as outlined in the job description and person specification
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in the UK charity sector. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.
CHEM Trust’s overarching aim is to prevent human-made chemicals from causing long term damage to wildlife or humans.
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!
This role provides vital operational and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of CALM’s fundraising activities and the delivery of exceptional supporter care. Your responsibilities will cover everything from CRM accuracy and financial processing to merchandise fulfillment, event coordination and supporter stewardship.
Responsibilities
CORE
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Contribute to CALM’s Fundraising Revenue targets, through excellent administration and compliance to fundraising practices
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Work with the Fundraising team to ensure all supporters receive excellent care from CALM as well as completing all assigned admin tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
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When required, be an active and engaged member of CALMs EDI Supergroup.
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Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management.
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Support the fundraising team with financial data queries
Role specifics
Stewardship:
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Monitor and help deliver the multi channel supporter enquiries process, ensuring response rate is in line with CALM’s SLA and fundraisers are directed to the appropriate support.
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Proactively support fundraisers, when directed, throughout their journey, to support with the effective planning and delivery of supporter activities.
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Support with the planning, set up and delivery of stewardship events (both CALM owned and supporter led), assisting with logistics, supporter communications and delivery as required.
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Support the wider team in the development, optimisation, testing and ongoing maintenance of stewardship journeys, including carrying out key messaging updates to core email journeys across all Fundraising streams when needed.
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Support on the maintenance, optimisation and creation of relevant pages on the CALM website.
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Support the fundraising and Marketing & Communications team to identify supporters we can profile and champion by regularly checking fundraising pages, social media and event registrations.
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Support the Social Fundraising Manager with ad moderation where required
Operational and administrative support:
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Carry our regular, financial and administrative processes to a high standard with the Salesforce CRM
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Act as first point of contact for individual donors via email, phone and post, processing office donations and completing payment runs to the bank.
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Support retention activities, including upgrade, reactivation and loyalty journeys.
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Provide administrative support for acquisition and retention campaigns
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When relevant coordinate mailing logistics (briefing agencies, checking proofs, managing print and fulfilment)
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Work with the Fundraising team to continuously update and maintain fundraising documentation, processes, templates and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and supporter experience.
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Support the teams with finding cost effective travel and hotels to support event delivery.
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Support the Head of Public Fundraising with month end financial reconciliation processes
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Identify and code income across various fundraising platforms.
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Preparing data and uploading into CRM Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and quality are maintained by identifying improvements to process and working with the CRM team to deliver
Fulfilment:
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Work with the Product team to maintain the supporter merchandise online portal, reporting on sales of merchandise and managing kit restock and reordering processes across fundraising.
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Act as the main point of contact for the relationship with our fulfilment partner, managing enquiries and escalation issues.
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Oversee stock management, ensuring our supporter store availability reflects current stock levels and being responsible for co-ordinating timely restocking.
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Run daily checks of the supporter store to ensure order fulfilment can be carried out.
Your profile
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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A keen eye for detail
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A high level of computer literacy
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Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Desirable
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Passion and flair for fundraising
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Data analysis skills
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative and forever-changing environment.
Reports to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Contract: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight
Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Salary: £30k - £33k per annum
A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
Applications will close on Sunday 26th April and are reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
To help people end their misery, not their lives.

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!
Marketing and Communications Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey
Up to £40,000 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized company and Top10 charity is looking to appoint an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to lead and deliver marketing campaigns that will drive awareness of Rainbow Trust and support fundraising activity to strengthen our position as experts in children’s palliative care. This is a broad and exciting role which includes creating, developing and delivering the brand campaigns and communication strategies.
Reporting to the Head of Engagement, you will take the lead on generating creative, engaging content and ideas for fundraising and brand awareness campaigns that drive increased targeted engagement to showcase our work, build on our organisational strategy and deliver our fundraising ambition.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced marketing and communications manager – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others
· Lively and enthusiastic – you are outgoing, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships
· A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you work at a faster than average pace, delegating effectively with thorough follow-up, and are quick to learn
· An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions. You will have experience in developing and delivering communication and media strategy
Applications will be particularly welcome from those in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a marketing, PR and communications background.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work. We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu of out of hours working
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
For a detailed job description visit our website.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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!
Do you have a passion for cleanliness and hygiene? We're on the lookout for a committed cleaner to help us maintain our clinical and center facilities in top condition.
Location: Essex
Contract type: 22.5 hours per week M-F 14:00 -19:00 (Subject to organisational needs)
Salary: £16,357.77 (£27,262.95 FTE) (Dependant on experience)
What can we offer you?
- Competitive family friendly benefits to support your family and working life
- Market leading Aviva pension provider up to 5% employer contribution
- Birthday Bonus with an additional day of annual leave dedicated to celebrating your birthday and long service recognition rewards programme
- Perks and discounts at over 4000 retail and hospitality outlets through the Blue Light Card
In addition to the perks outlined above, there are many more benefits alongside what is written above for you to enjoy. Click here to read more and ask us during your interview...
We are looking for a dedicated cleaner to play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our clinical and centre facilities. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you'll be the backbone of our efforts to keep our environments pristine and safe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Uphold cleanliness and hygiene across all areas
- Follow stringent hygiene standards and infection prevention protocols
What It Takes to Succeed:
- Thrive in a diverse and inclusive setting
- Value and cooperate with all individuals equally
- Strong listening and communication skills to effectively engage with others and foster positive interactions
Ready to make a significant impact? Join us and help create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone!
We have been providing NHS-funded and private abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics across England for over 40 years.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Estate & Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective management, upkeep and maintenance of the St Stephen’s estate (comprising of the Church , Crossway, office building & 4 residential properties), ensuring that the estate is safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for ministry and community use.
The role oversees estate administration, building services and residential property maintenance, maintaining accurate records and contractor documentation. The post holder manages the annual maintenance programme, quinquennial inspection process and capital works projects, coordinating contractors and suppliers to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.
The Estate & Facilities Manager also leads on Health & Safety across the estate, ensuring that appropriate policies, risk assessments, fire safety procedures and statutory compliance requirements are in place and implemented, working closely with the Director of Operations.
If you feel called to this role but do not meet each requirement to equal levels, we warmly encourage you to apply. We are open to considering compressed hours where needed.
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People & Operations Officer
Florence Nightingale Foundation
London / Hybrid with 3 days a week in the office in SE1 1SZ
Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working
Permanent
Salary £37,360
Excellent benefits including annual leave allowance starting at 27 days, pay progression scheme, flexible and hybrid working, employer pension contribution, death in service policy, personal and professional development opportunities, and Employee Assistance Programme
Are you proactive, organised and motivated by making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy a varied role where you can support people, improve processes and keep operations ticking over effectively?
Charity People are delighted to be working with the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF), a UK-based charity that supports nurses and midwives to promote health, improve care and save lives, to recruit a People & Operations Officer.
Inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale, FNF is a voice for the nursing and midwifery profession and is working across the UK and internationally to reach one million nurses and midwives by 2027 - enabling nurses and midwives to connect, lead and influence healthcare. FNF's focus is on improving health, clinical outcomes and patient experience through building nursing and midwifery leadership capacity and capability. They also convene and support nurses and midwives to shape the health and care policy agenda, creating a future where nursing and midwifery perspectives are valued and policies are informed by the professions' evidence, expertise and needs.
The People & Operations Officer will join a busy operations team in a multifaceted role, with responsibility for looking after the team and supporting the smooth, safe and effective running of the FNF office and day to day operations. The role has a strong focus on maintaining effective systems, coordinating activity and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Office and IT Management: Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office, acting as a key point of contact with the landlord and external IT providers. This includes coordinating office maintenance and supplies, supporting staff with IT setup and onboarding, monitoring IT support requests and escalating where needed, and helping to maintain a productive and welcoming working environment.
- Health and Safety: Conduct and support risk assessments, maintain incident reporting systems, and act as a trained fire warden and first aider (training provided), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting audits.
- HR Administration and Policy Support: HR Administration and Policy Support: Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding of new staff, maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, support HR reporting, administer annual leave and benefits, and provide day-to-day HR administrative support. The role will also assist with reviewing and updating people policies, with guidance provided.
- Policy, Governance and Operations Support: Coordinate and support policy review processes and provide general operational support, including meeting coordination, minute taking, and event logistics and administration. This includes supporting organisational events, including a flagship annual event.
The People & Operations Officer will have experience of working in a varied operational or office-based role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector, though candidates from other sectors with relevant, transferable experience are very welcome to apply. You will bring an understanding of, or experience in, health and safety management and will be confident managing relationships with external suppliers and providers.
You will ideally have experience of supporting HR processes and activities, reviewing and improving processes, and coordinating or implementing policies and procedures, though these are not essential.
With excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills, you will be proactive and confident in suggesting improvements and helping to develop initiatives that improve ways of working across FNF. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
You will be highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise competing demands, and comfortable working in a role that combines responsibility, variety and hands-on delivery. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong digital administration skills, with experience of using a CRM such as Salesforce desirable, or the confidence to learn quickly.
If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply
Please share an up-to-date version of your CV via the link below. Glen Manners at Charity People will be in touch with the full job pack and further details on how to apply. The application process is CV and Supporting Statement.
The closing date is 5pm on Sunday 19th April 2026
Interviews are scheduled for 30th April (online) and second stage in person, w/c 5th May.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.


