Operations jobs
OVERALL, PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the Night and Weekend Manager role is to ensure the effective management and operation of MPMT’s housing projects in Southeast London, focusing on promoting the safety, well-being, and personal development of children and young female residents. This includes providing strong leadership to a team of night and weekend support workers, ensuring high service delivery standards, and fostering collaborative relationships with local authorities and other stakeholders. The role is instrumental in delivering emotional and practical support to residents, overseeing efficient project operations, and enforcing organisational policies to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that empowers residents to thrive.
GENIUNE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, it is a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) that the post holder is female. This requirement is essential for the role - please read page 5.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
• Develop and monitor policies, procedures, and good practices.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are fully implemented, organise regular fire drills, and ensure all emergency procedures are understood.
• Efficiently manage evening, night, and weekend operations at Tressillian Road (TR) and Erlanger Road (ER).
Team Management and Supervision
• Supervise staff in frontline duties.
• Lead and supervise Night and Weekend Supervisors (NWS), ensuring adherence to HR policies.
• Conduct regular meetings with direct reports for supervision and support, handling disciplinary or performance issues as needed.
• Oversee the induction and training of new staff, residents, and volunteers and participate in team appraisals.
• Co-manage recruitment procedures with the Senior Operations Manager, including the interview process.
• Monitor and coordinate staff leave and sickness absence, and maintain team records using BrightHR.
Resident Support
• Participate in annual safeguarding training for children and adults and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3) during on-call and on-site periods.
• Provide emotional and practical support to residents in distress, fostering development and independence.
• Coordinate the organisation of workshops and events, integrating resident suggestions and feedback.
• Maintain contact with residents absent for extended periods without notice and facilitate welcome visits while adhering to GDPR and safeguarding rules.
Service Delivery
• Oversee the quality of support and housing services at TR and ER, maintaining rental accounts, minimising arrears, and managing terms of Licence Agreements.
• Manage complex issues or tenancy breaches.
• Lead control of voids and rent arrears and ensure new residents are effectively inducted.
• Conduct risk assessments for building and fire safety, supervise repairs, and manage reception duties.
• Ensure the completion of necessary training for all team members, including de-escalation, and handle sensitive situations professionally.
Partnership Development
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, and contractors to support service delivery.
• Develop new partnerships as required, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Administrative Duties
• Assist with monitoring staff rota, cover arrangements, and update internal MIS systems like INFORM.
• Handle basic rent account management tasks and assist building management at TR and ER when required.
• Ensure management decisions are executed effectively, participating in policy reviews and suggesting improvements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in supported housing or a similar setting
• Experience supervising staff in a residential setting
• Experience working with vulnerable young females
• Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Experience with risk assessment and management
• Female applicant (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
Knowledge and Skills
• Strong understanding of housing management principles
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (safeguarding, health and safety, housing)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage complex cases and tenancy issues
• Proficiency with housing management systems (INFORM, BrightHR)
• Budget management and financial literacy
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
Personal Attributes
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Empathetic approach to diverse challenges
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
• Ability to work independently during night/weekend hours
• Resilient under pressure
• Flexible approach to changing priorities
• Strong professional boundaries
Leadership Abilities
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Experience conducting staff appraisals and performance management.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures effectively.
• Strong decision-making skills, especially in emergencies.
• Collaborative approach to partnership working.
Additional Requirements
• Enhanced DBS check clearance is required prior to employment
• Provision of two professional references
• Residence within a reasonable traveling distance (desirable)
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and be on-call
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
ROLE PURPOSE
You will be part of a team helping to transform lives by enabling young people to manage their licenses and move towards greater independence within the community. This role requires knowledge of supporting individuals with complex needs using trauma-informed approaches and working in a Psychologically Informed Environment. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
GENUINE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, it is a genuine occupational requirement (GOR) that the post holder is female. This requirement is essential for the role due to the following reasons:
1. Privacy and Dignity: The role involves working closely with female residents during sensitive hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) where privacy and dignity are paramount. Female residents may feel uncomfortable or distressed receiving support from a male/male presenting worker during these times, especially in situations involving personal care or emotional vulnerability.
2. Safety and Trust: Many of the residents may have experienced trauma, including domestic violence or abuse, often perpetrated by males. The presence of a female manager helps create a safe and supportive environment where these individuals can feel secure and trust the support being provided
3. Legitimate Aim: The requirement ensures that the MPMT can maintain its commitment to providing gender-sensitive services tailored to the needs of vulnerable females. This aligns with the legitimate aim of protecting residents’ well-being and mental health.
4. Proportionality: The occupational requirement is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aim, as it directly addresses the needs of residents in a way that cannot be achieved through alternative measures, such as reallocating duties or employing male/male presenting staff for this role.
This GOR has been carefully considered to ensure compliance with legal standards under the Equality Act 2010 and is applied only where it is essential for fulfilling the primary responsibilities of this specific role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing night and weekend operations at our Southeast London housing projects, providing leadership to support workers, ensuring resident safety and wellbeing, and maintaining high standards of service delivery in accordance with the Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust's mission to support children and young females through secure housing and development opportunities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of an enhanced DBS check before employment.
• Provision of two professional referees.
• Residency within a reasonable travelling distance is desirable.
1. This is a female-only role.
2. Unfortunately, our facilities are not accessible to applicants in wheelchairs.
3. Applicants must be over 25 years old and must not have been a resident of MPMT for at least 7 years (since August 2018).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Network Lead plays a central role in helping us achieve our vision to end the need for food banks in the UK. This is a varied, proactive and fast-paced role leading work to support our food banks to deliver a warm welcome, emergency food, and access to tailored support and advice for people experiencing poverty in communities across Northern Ireland, while we work together for long-term structural changes to tackle drivers of food bank need.
The role involves line management of Area Managers working directly with Food Banks, and the coordination of projects and partnerships to support food banks in our network to reduce the need for their services locally.
You will need to live in Northern Ireland or be planning to relocate as the role involves regular travel to visit our Northern Ireland food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Food Bank Support: Manage the delivery of support to food banks in Northern Ireland ensuring our community of food banks remain resilient and can provide a compassionate service to people in need of emergency food for as long as services are needed.
· Strategic Leadership: Coordinate the delivery of strategic programmes of work that are part of Trusell’s five-year strategy to end the need for food banks, including through developing and delivering Northern Ireland specific priorities.
· Projects and partnerships: Build partnerships with organisations to develop and build services and systems that help end the need for food banks in Northern Ireland, including with national government, elected representatives, churches, community organisations and research bodies.
· Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support, coaching, development, and line management to the area managers.
· Risk Management: Ensure consistent quality assurance of food banks across Northern Ireland, in line with the risk framework and support area managers to deal with complaints and manage food banks with high risks.
· Cross-organisational working: Act as a liaison between the area team, other teams within the Food Bank Resilience Programme, and other Programme colleagues, managing the flow of ideas and feedback to positive effect.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Confidence in representing Trussell with a range of stakeholders, including community and church leaders, civil servants and elected representatives, to enable the effective roll-out of the organisational strategy in Northern Ireland.
· Knowledge and experience of community development or local service provision and a good understanding of local systems of support relied upon by people experiencing poverty.
· Experience of managing projects and partnerships, from inception to evaluation, to achieve strategic goals.
· Experience of team leadership including line management and supervision, including dealing with performance issues and using coaching skills.
· Competent and efficient use of IT, including the main Microsoft Office programmes and database management.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a commitment to Trussell values and our vision and mission
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds
· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly listening skills.
· Confident, resilient and self-motivated team player
· Well-organised and able to juggle competing priorities.
· The ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to recruit a North East Lincolnshire Operational Lead.
The organisation helps local people take control of their town’s future, together. Across the country, people are working to make things better. They spot what’s needed, bring others with them and start creating change. But too often, they’re doing it in spite of the system, not because of it. Short-term funding kills momentum. Distant rules block action. Local people rarely get to decide what happens next.
The charity exists to change that. We support shared local visions, connect energy and ideas, and help long-term funding flow to what matters most, as decided by the people who live there.
In North East Lincolnshire, this approach is already taking root. We are now looking for a grounded and ambitious person to help shape the next phase of the work by working closely with leaders across the town.
You’ll support a bold, shared strategy and work alongside others. As well as building trusted relationships across a variety of sectors (public, business and voluntary) and supporting inclusive ways of working, you will play a key role in making our operational model work in practice, so that good ideas can grow and change can last. You’ll network, drive and deliver events, and be the catalyst for driving great local ideas into reality.
The successful candidate will bring experience of supporting and leading change in a place or within different communities. You’ll be a confident networker with experience building relationships across sectors, comfortable balancing detail and big picture thinking and committed to supporting a long-term change. You’ll have an adaptable approach, being able to engage with local businesses one minute, through to key stakeholders in the local authority. A strong connection to and care for a thriving future North East Lincolnshire is essential.
This is a permanent, full-time role (four-day working week with compressed hours). The role is based in North East Lincolnshire with regular travel across the area and occasional meetings in London.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
To register interest in this position, please apply with your CV only. If your profile is suitable for the role, you will be provided with full details of the position and invited for an initial conversation. Following this conversation, you will be provided the details needed to put together a full application. For the best possible candidate experience, we recommend you express your interest as early as possible.
Interviews: Early September
A bit about us:
WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. We fund and deliver vital programmes that support our vision: for every child and young person with complex medical needs to thrive at home.
Across the UK, more children and young people are living longer with complex medical conditions. Our mission is to shape a society where they can be cared for at home whenever possible, surrounded by the right support, enjoying a rich and happy family life, and being recognised, empowered, and celebrated.
With the support of our Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and an incredible team of staff, volunteers, WellChild Nurses, and Trustees, this is an exciting moment to join WellChild. We are driving forward the ambitions of our Thriving At Home strategy - and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us make it a reality.
About the role:
As our Finance Manager you will be at the heart of the charity’s operations and play a vital role in helping to achieve our strategic objectives. Working closely with the Director of Operations and CEO, your role and expertise will be pivotal in driving excellence and integrity in financial management and strategic financial decision-making.
Your responsibilities will be to lead the entire financial lifecycle, from budgeting and forecasting, to the delivery of WellChild’s audit and the production of the charity’s Annual Report & Accounts to the appropriate standards.
What are we looking for:
You will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record of financial management and a solid understanding of charity accounting (including SORP and Charity VAT) and statutory accounts preparation. You will have strong analytical skills, a strong attention to detail, and be able to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to support robust financial governance and ensure transparency in the management of financial operations. Your ability to interpret, analyse and communicate financial data will be key in informing decision-making and presenting clear, accessible reports to a range of stakeholders, including trustees and funders.
You will be confident using financial systems and tools such as Sage 50, Excel, and spreadsheets, and will consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you will be able to work independently while upholding the values and integrity of the organisation.
As the main finance role for the charity (supported by the Operations Team) you will be an excellent communicator, an emotionally intelligent and diligent team player who takes pride in their work and enjoys a diverse workload.
How to Apply:
For futher infomation and the application form can be found on our website. Please click the link below.
Our policy is to recruit our employees on the basis of their suitability for the work to be done. An application form
allows us to compare individuals based on like for like information and as such we do not accept a CV unless
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Recruitment Timetable:
Application deadline: Monday 18th August, 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 4th September
Interview location: Cheltenham Office
Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
**We are unable to sponsor working visa applications, this includes new visas as well as renewals.**
Support children with complex medical needs and their families.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary range £36,576 - £40,329 per annum
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Health and Safety Manager.
The Health and Safety Manager is a key appointment to ensure that our land, marine and public-orientated conservation activities are delivered in an inclusive, safety conscious environment, encompassing staff, contractors, volunteers and the general public.
You will lead the health and safety agenda and deliver a robust health and safety culture, ensuring rigorous statutory and legal compliance across a complex group of assets, including all of the Trust’s offices, nature reserves, visitor centres and other facilities.
With a relevant health and safety qualification, you will have proven prior experience of delivering health, safety and compliance in a multi-site environment, of implementing strategic initiatives, managing mandatory training, carrying out health and safety risk assessments and undertaking safety investigations.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please refer to the person specification within the job description, and ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role. Ideally, your CV and supporting statement should be in an editable format, such as Word, so we can anonymise your documents prior to the short-listing process.
Due to the business-critical nature of the role, we reserve the right to amend the recruitment schedule and interview suitable candidates earlier than the published dates. Therefore please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview date: Monday 8th/Tuesday 9th September
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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Are you an organised person with an eye for detail and process? We are recruiting a Finance Administrator to support the smooth and accurate financial operations of the charity, ensuring all transactions are recorded and processed in a timely manner. You will be part of a friendly team, based in the historic Cathedral offices, working together to ensure that the Cathedral’s resources are managed efficiently and transparently. The role will be varied and will include working with volunteers to undertaken weekly cash accounting operations; raising sale invoices; posting and reconciling supplier invoices and payments; undertaking weekly bank reconciliations; and maintaining Gift Aid records.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Are you someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and meaningful impact? Join us as a Finance & Compliance Executive and help us deliver the essential work that keeps our youth-focused programmes thriving. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing funding contracts, supporting operations teams, and ensuring we meet the requirements of our funders—so that more young people can access the opportunities they deserve.
You’ll be at the heart of the action—tracking funding, compiling reports, monitoring contract compliance, and liaising with staff to ensure our delivery meets all necessary guidelines. Your attention to detail will help maintain accurate records, support timely claim submissions, and ensure we meet funder expectations with confidence and clarity. Being a whizz at Excel will also help immensely in this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is methodical, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You'll work with teams across the organisation, support compliance with vital audit requirements, and help shape action plans that drive ongoing improvements.
Whether you’ve previously worked in payroll, office administration, finance administration, or contract management—we’d love to hear from you. We value potential as much as experience, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping young people succeed.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is working with a long-established national charity that celebrates creativity, inspires learning, and brings people together through a shared passion for floral art and design. Based in the heart of the City, this small but dedicated team is looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to provide vital administrative support to its committees, magazine, and wider operations. This is a permanent, full-time position, preferably based in the office five days a week (Liverpool Street), but the charity can offer flexibility for one day per week to work from home if required.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be at the centre of the charity’s day-to-day activities. You will manage the administration for key standing committees, coordinating agendas, taking minutes, and circulating papers for national groups covering education, judging, speaking, and editorial matters. You will liaise with tutors, students, and volunteers to support training courses, and you will help maintain the smooth running of the charity’s flagship publication by managing subscriptions, liaising with area representatives, and proofreading copy.
Your role will also cover a variety of essential administrative functions, from maintaining the charity’s database and website to processing orders and payments, coordinating the digital newsletter, and supporting national events. With a friendly and professional manner, you will manage incoming calls, keep office records in impeccable order, and ensure every interaction reflects the charity’s welcoming and creative ethos.
We are looking for a proactive professional with proven administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, strong typing skills, and strong attention to detail. You will be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, confident with IT systems, and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. The role will suit a self-starter who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team, can adapt quickly to changing needs, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by Friday, 29th of August at 11.59 AM.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The CSE Team Leader will play a crucial role in supporting the Operations Manager and wider Basis management team to oversee the delivery of 1:1 and group-based support to young people in our service offering high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling young people to navigate exploitative and abusive relationships. The Team Leader will hold a protected caseload to enable them to carry out their other duties.
The Role includes line managing the staff on the Young People’s Team, supporting with reports, recruitment and safeguarding. There will be an expectation to attend Child Focussed and Contextual MACE as an expert panel member and to support the Operations Manager with attendance at Silver MACE meetings. The role will work to ensure young people receive an exceptional service and contribute to the strategic development of Basis.
The Young People’s team work across Leeds and Bradford providing specialist support to young people experiencing CSE. The team work to Basis’ organisational values, taking a harm reduction approach to enable and empower young people to make positive choices, whilst working to reduce risk. The team have an established reputation for providing high quality, effective safety advice, information and support, enabling young people to navigate exploitative and abusive relationships. Services are provided within the community, at venues as young people determine.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women and young people who are being sexually exploited or are involved in sex work.
Basis works with women and nonbinary people who work in the sex industry and women and young people who are sexually exploited
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic retail professional to lead our extensive operation and experienced teams. You will drive performance, develop managers and nuture our growing volunteer base.
Some of the key responsibilities are:
- Use a commercially focused approach to continually maximise opportunities and drive income.
- To significantly grow and develop the online retail offer.
- To provide leadership, direction and coaching to a large team of staff.
- Ability to travel independently across Coventry and Warwickshire.
- Weekend working on a routine basis and able to respond to out of hours emergencies.
Essential criteria include:
- Full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Programme Development Manager represents an evolution from our Programme Manager role, focusing on shaping the future direction of The Avenues Youth Project's programmes whilst maintaining oversight of current delivery. This isn't just about managing what we do now, it's about looking ahead and designing what comes next.
Working closely with the Programme Director, you will be responsible for researching innovative approaches to youth work, developing funding proposals, and creating programmes that respond to the changing needs of young people aged 8-19. We need someone who can think creatively about engagement whilst keeping an eye on emerging trends and opportunities in the sector.
As a member of the senior team, you'll help embed our values throughout the organisation and ensure our programmes remain at the cutting edge of youth work practice.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Programme Innovation and Strategic Development
Programme Design and Innovation
● Research and develop innovative programme concepts that address emerging needs of young people within the community, utilising best practice from across the youth work sector.
● Lead comprehensive design processes for new initiatives, collaborating with lead youth workers, young people, families and community partners to ensure programmes are relevant and effective.
● Create detailed programme frameworks incorporating learning outcomes, delivery models, resource requirements and sustainability strategies.
● Plan, develop and deliver allocated youth work projects that meet organisational aims, taking responsibility for budgeting, planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Current Programme Oversight
● Collaborate in overseeing the recruitment, retention and progress of young people across assigned programmes, working to ensure consistent engagement and positive outcomes.
● Participate in necessary working groups and initiatives on behalf of the team, liaising with a wide range of youth service providers to ensure AYP is represented in appropriate forums and relevant partnerships.
● Have proactive contact and engagement within the community, maintaining visibility and building relationships that support programme delivery.
● Work with the Programme Operations Manager to report and respond to the Programme Director and senior team on the planning, development, delivery and progress of youth work programmes.
● Ensure all data collection, documents and record keeping is up-to-date and meets the requirements of the Impact and Evaluation Manager.
● Monitor programme attendance patterns and young people's progression, identifying opportunities for enhanced engagement or additional support.
● Coordinate with the Programme Operations Manager and Lead Youth Workers to ensure consistency of approach and share effective practices across different programme areas.
Community Partnerships and External Relations
Strategic Relationship Building
● Establish and maintain strategic relationships with schools, colleges, community organisations, local authorities and other youth providers to develop collaborative networks.
● Represent AYP at community forums, working groups and sector events, maintaining awareness of local priorities and identifying partnership opportunities.
● Develop collaborative programmes with partner organisations, combining resources and expertise to maximise impact.
● Engage with families and community members to understand their aspirations for young people.
Programme Partnerships
· Support the Programme Director in developing and maintaining key relationships and partnerships.
· Establish positive working relationships with external agencies delivering youth work with us and those supporting organisational development.
· Work with the Engagement, Communities and Culture Manager, to develop and maintain effective long-term community partnerships to boost membership at AYP.
Research, Evaluation and Quality Assurance
Evidence-Based Development
● Maintain current knowledge of research and best practice in youth work, particularly relating to our target demographics.
● Commission or conduct research projects to inform programme development decisions and enhance service delivery.
● Collaborate with the Impact and Evaluation Manager, to analyse data from existing programmes to identify effective practices and areas requiring improvement.
● Collaborate with the Impact and Evaluation Manager to establish robust evaluation frameworks for new programmes.
● Work with the Impact and Evaluation Manager to understand and articulate funder objectives throughout programme design and delivery.
Quality Standards and Continuous Improvement
● Develop quality standards and frameworks for all programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational values.
● Collaborate with the HR Manager to create comprehensive training materials and guidance documentation for staff delivering new programmes.
● Monitor programme quality through systematic observation, feed \back collection and data analysis.
● Lead programme effectiveness reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
● Liaise with external quality assurance bodies, inspectors, and regulatory authorities as required.
Staff Leadership and Development
● Line Management of Programme Operations Manager and Lead Youth Workers - including regular observations, formal supervisions, annual appraisals, and investing in their professional development.
● Attend Line Managers training and regular sessions with HR Manager.
● Deliver reflective practice sessions to the youth work team to support continuous professional development as part of our Learning and Development plan, in collaboration with HR Manager.
● Assist in recruiting or contracting new workers, tutors or teachers as required.
Funding and Financial
Strategic Funding Development
● Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities that support programme development priorities and organisational objectives.
● Contribute to funding applications for new programme areas, ensuring proposals demonstrate clear impact potential and realistic delivery plans.
● Develop comprehensive business cases for programme expansion, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.
● Monitor funding environments and policy developments that may influence programme design.
Financial Administration
● Work with the Finance Controller to ensure high-level financial administration and record keeping, with accountability for project expenditure.
● Maintain clear understanding of AYP's programme budgets and finances, with responsibility for budgeting, monitoring and reporting of assigned budgets.
● Participate in regular budget meetings with the Programme Director and work with the Finance Controller to ensure costs remain within budget.
● Check and approve Lead Youth Workers timesheets for allocated budgets and resolve discrepancies.
Safeguarding and Compliance
● Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and carry out responsibilities in strict accordance with AYP's Safeguarding Policy,
● Work with TACs, PRUs, Police, Early Help Teams, MARFS, LADO etc. where required to ensure safety of all young people, staff and volunteers,
● Act as main point of contact for safeguarding referrals, working in partnership with other agencies to ensure safety and wellbeing,
● Maintain comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding practices and current legislation.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Avenues.
· Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary.
· Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
· Adhere to all The Avenues’ policies and procedures.
· Stay abreast of policy and developments in youth work locally and nationally.
· Always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and in accordance with our values and role model our Behaviours Framework.
· Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A global movement working to protect animals and advance their welfare wherever they are at risk is seeking an Executive Director to lead its United Kingdom operations. Whether it’s challenging the fur trade, fighting to end trophy hunting imports, eliminating cruel farming practices or ending the brutal dog meat trade in Asia, this organisation’s campaigns are making a real difference for animals. The UK branch is at the heart of that mission, helping to deliver international impact while also shaping a distinct UK voice in the animal protection movement.
With a newly launched global brand, a track record of sustainable growth and a strong foundation of support, the organisation is entering an exciting new chapter.
Executive Director, United Kingdom
London, with hybrid working
Circa £120,000 per annum
This is a unique opportunity to lead the UK operations of a dynamic global organisation, by championing its values, inspiring the team, and driving forward strategic priorities.
The Executive Director will lead all aspects of the UK entity, from setting direction, strengthening operations, guiding a skilled team, and supporting the public and philanthropic profile. The role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees and global colleagues to align UK strategy with international goals, while ensuring a responsive approach to the opportunities and challenges of the UK’s political and charitable landscape.
With support from a dedicated UK team as well as colleagues across the globe, the Executive Director will play a central role in a movement that’s transforming lives, for both animals and people.
We’re looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who brings:
- A track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams at a senior level.
- Experience of managing charity operations, budgets and governance frameworks.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a passion for team wellbeing and development as well as working with a range of internal colleagues.
- Experience or interest in acting as an ambassador, representing an organisation to a range of stakeholders.
While direct experience in animal welfare is not required, you must share our belief in a more humane world — and bring the drive, credibility, and compassion to lead our UK team into its next phase of growth and impact.
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please click on "redirect to recruiter"
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Monday 25th August 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 29th August – 5th September 2025
Interviews with organisation - UK: 18th September (afternoon) and 19th September (afternoon) 2025
About us:
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
The Drinkaware Trust is funded primarily through voluntary, unrestricted donations from alcohol producers, wholesalers, and on- and off-trade retailers, but acts entirely independently
Vision: Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK
Mission: Using our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. Delivered though:
- Public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance
- Evidence-led advice to governments and industry
- Independent research, consumer insight and evaluation
Values: Solid Reasoning; Clarity with Empathy; Understanding and Connecting; Principled Partnership; Determination and Curiosity
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant.
Location: 35 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SE
Drinkaware’s benefits include:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays, and your birthday)
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- BUPA Private Healthcare
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual learning and wellbeing grant
- Perks and discount platform.
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About the role:
The Alcohol Behavioural Change Specialist is responsible for collaboratively designing and implementing, evidence-based programmes applying appropriate behavioural change models aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, and promoting long-term behavioural change related to alcohol consumption.
As a leading charity focused on alcohol harm reduction, the postholder will be Drinkaware’s internal expert regarding alcohol harm to individuals and will have a good understanding of brief interventions, as well as information, advice and guidance including quality assurance across our work. They will work across the organisation providing expert advice and guidance.
Programme & Intervention Development
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Work with the Head of operations to develop and implement personalised intervention strategies to help individuals reduce alcohol consumption, using evidence-based behavioural change techniques through our app and other digital tools.
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Collaborate with lived experience panel and Independent Advisory Panel to create comprehensive alcohol-related behavioural health programmes.
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Utilise your experience of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based practices to promote lasting change in alcohol use behaviours across Drinkaware’s activity.
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Stay up to date on the latest research in alcohol use, behavioural change methods to inform programme development and interventions.
Content & Communication
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Work with the Marketing & Content team to produce engaging content for public audiences ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of advice and guidance in all Drinkaware messaging.
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Work with the Digital and Content team to ensure the Drinkaware website content is relevant and up to date.
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Presenting our insights, programmes and tools to external stakeholders including funders, public health departments etc.
Insight & Evaluation
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Work with the Research team in the translation of research insights and publications into programme development.
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Work with the Impact team to ensure impact monitoring and quality assurance is embedded in all work undertaken by Drinkaware and support colleagues to monitor and measure the quality of its work with a view to ensuring high quality standards and continuous improvement.
Governance & Safeguarding
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Work with the Head of Operations to ensure Safeguarding is embedded within all programme delivery.
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About you:
This role requires a deep understanding of psychological theories, behavioural science, and addiction, along with practical experience in behavioural interventions.
Qualifications and/or experience
- Degree or higher in Psychology, Behavioural change, Public Health, or a related field. Certification or training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or other relevant therapeutic approaches is highly desirable.
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Strong understanding of behavioural science theories and experience of how to apply them to alcohol use, with proficiency in delivering behavioural change techniques.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing behavioural change interventions, particularly in the context of alcohol or addiction.
- Experience with digital health applications is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals at all stages of behavioural change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess, plan, and implement effective behavioural change programmes.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working in the health sector and have a passion for reducing alcohol harm in the UK.
- Experience working in partnership with internal and external agencies and organisation
- Experience of working collaboratively across internal departments and teams
- Knowledge of public health initiatives and policies related to alcohol use.
- Data analysis and program evaluation experience.
- Confident public speaker able to represent Drinkaware at events, conferences and in the media.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practical application in delivery of programmes
- Able to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and care and resilient when under pressure.
- An energetic and committed ambassador for Drinkaware, our mission and values
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To apply
For further information please refer to the attached job description, our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 26 August 2025
Apply for this post by clicking on the 'Apply' link. You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements outlined in the 'About You' section and what you would bring to Drinkaware.
Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
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