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Are you personable, passionate and thrive working with older people? Do you have a natural ability to network and build effective relationships?If so, you could be a Scheme Manager at Peabody, helping our older residents to maintain their independence, whilst ensuring their safety and security.

What you’ll do

Your typical day could start with providing practical assistance to a resident before you undertake a site inspection.Then you might be meeting with an internal or external stakeholder to effectively signpost a resident to additional or specialist support before you lead a scheme event promoting resident participation and wellbeing.

As Scheme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents.You’ll actively work with residents in the management of their self-contained flat, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of our older residents’ needs. 

Success in this role requires your presence at the sheltered housing scheme 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday with flexible hours.

Your role covers all aspect of housing management, everything from estate, scheme, and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and customer satisfaction. If you’re energised by supporting your customers and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you. 

Why Join Us? 

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. 

To be a success in this role, you’re

• Experienced in providing support to vulnerable adults.
• Experienced working in housing.
• Knowledgeable of the importance of record keeping and understand safeguarding.
• A driver and have access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance. 

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal  
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying:

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Closing date: 17 October 2025

Interviews will be on-going 

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Our Vacancy

Are you personable, passionate and thrive working with older people? Do you have a natural ability to network and build effective relationships?If so, you could be a Scheme Manager at Peabody, helping our older residents to maintain their independence, whilst ensuring their safety and security.

What you’ll do

Your typical day could start with providing practical assistance to a resident before you undertake a site inspection.Then you might be meeting with an internal or external stakeholder to effectively signpost a resident to additional or specialist support before you lead a scheme event promoting resident participation and wellbeing.

As Scheme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents.You’ll actively work with residents in the management of their self-contained flat, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of our older residents’ needs.

Your role covers all aspect of housing management, everything from estate, scheme, and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and customer satisfaction. If you’re energised by supporting your customers and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you. 

Why Join Us? 

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. 

To be a success in this role, you’re

• Experienced in providing support to vulnerable adults.
• Experienced working in housing.
• Knowledgeable of the importance of record keeping and understand safeguarding.
• A driver and have access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance. 

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal  
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying:

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance.

You will be required onsite 5 days a week Monday to Friday. 

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Closing date: 17 October 2025

Interviews will be on-going 

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer 

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites during the night shift to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access

Salary: £30,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, supporting the night team who predominantly work Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 08:00, you will work within these hours, as well as daytime hours to attend trainings and meetings. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.

Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a day time role available. Please type 286319 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.

About the role

We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Night Recovery Workers and Night Concierge which totals around 10. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the day teams to ensure quality handovers. 

You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively
• Support with the operational delivery of the service
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
• Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in

About you

We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:

• Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds
• Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
• Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
• IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. 

SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. 

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Business Services and Branch Finance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Resources, you will oversee financial compliance, business support services, and operational governance across our homing network.

This multifaceted role blends financial expertise, business services leadership, and compliance oversight, including Health & Safety, HR administration, procurement, fleet management, and facilities. You will be key in ensuring strong financial controls and supporting strategic decisions to enhance the impact of our charity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage branch financial compliance, ensuring timely, accurate reporting aligned with Trust policies.

• Lead financial modelling and analysis to support new and ongoing branch activities.

• Oversee business support services including HR administration, insurance, data protection, and facilities management.

• Manage procurement and contract arrangements to secure best value and service quality.

• Provide strategic oversight of Health & Safety compliance, working with partners and branch teams.

• Lead fleet management, ensuring compliance, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Maintain financial policies, support investigations into irregularities, and embed robust governance frameworks.

• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with strong management accounting skills; part-qualified candidates considered.

• Charity financial management experience, including understanding of Charity SORP and subsidiary reporting.

• Proven track record managing business services functions, Health & Safety, and procurement.

• Experience with fleet oversight and compliance management.

• Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling and forecasting.

• Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex financial and compliance issues for non-specialists.

• Proficient with financial software, MS Office, and IT systems.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented with a “can do” attitude.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management.

• Confident maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Empathetic to the Greyhound Trust mission.

• Comfortable working in a multifunctional environment with animals on site.

Location & Travel
Based at our National Support Centre in Horley, Surrey, with UK travel required to support branches.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to combine your financial and business services expertise with a heartfelt mission to improve the lives of retired racing greyhounds. Join a passionate team and help shape the future of our charity’s branch network.

Apply Now
Ready to make a difference? Submit your CV AND cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with this role.

We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Property Services Officer with solid experience in property maintenance and management to join our supportive housing team.

You'll work closely with partners to deliver efficient property and asset management services, resolving issues, managing priorities, and ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes. Success in this role requires strong people skills, a flexible mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our residents.

• Budget & Portfolio Management: Oversee a £1M property services budget for repairs and major works across a regional portfolio of 240 properties.
• Contractor & Partner Coordination: Work with maintenance partners and third-party providers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Major Works Oversight: Collaborate with internal teams to assess property needs, manage resident communications, and issue work orders.
• Procurement & Quotations: Source quotes for various property works including landscaping, renewals, and structural repairs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Handle insurance claims, planning applications, building control, and statutory notices with internal and external professionals.
• Resident Engagement: Conduct satisfaction surveys and manage complaints to ensure service quality and fairness.
• Health & Safety & Safeguarding: Ensure resident safety during works, working closely with housing teams.
• Contractor Meetings: Organise and document meetings with contractors and consultants, ensuring follow-up on action plans.
• Transition Management: Support the shift from reactive to planned maintenance while maintaining service continuity.
• Data & Systems Management: Maintain accurate records, update housing systems, and ensure compliance documentation is complete.
• Financial Processing: Manage payments, invoices, and accounting processes in collaboration with Finance.

• Substantial experience of working within a Housing and/or Property Services environment
• Experience in Asset Management
• Knowledge of building construction and preventative maintenance
• Experience in delivering a customer-focused service
• Experience of providing support to residents/tenants
• Genuine skills in engagement and communication, including negotiation and persuasion.
• IT Literate with previous experience of using Microsoft Office and SAP Real Estate, Plant Maintenance and Finance platforms
• Good communication, negotiation and liaison skills
• Attention to detail, ability to follow defined processes and procedures, and good record keeping.

What we offer

Your Salary

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Property Compliance Officer to join our team at St John's College on a 12 month FTC.

You'll lead on the day-to-day responsibilities for property, health and safety and vehicle fleet regulatory and statutory compliance at St John's College and its residential settings. You'll conduct routine property inspections and work to identify any corrective actions needed. You'll carry out health and safety checks to ensure legal and regulatory body compliance is maintained across all property and ensure accurate records are kept.

You'll produce termly health and safety statistics and half termly Quality Assurance thematic reporting and statistics to ensure overall compliance. You'll carry out post-incident investigations with the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate and produce reports with action recommendations.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical compliance in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and/or regulations
• Practical experience of effective risk assessment and management and able to provide professional advice and support
• Proven ability in undertaking investigations using tact and diplomacy in sensitive or contentious situations
• Experience of interpreting and analysing data/technical information, and producing written reports for internal stakeholders and committees

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Client proposals and contracts senior manager

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in Dot Dot Dot’s impact in London and beyond. Your primary responsibility will be to create the materials that help us win new contracts and partnerships. You’ll analyse the business and social value of each project, turning insights into persuasive cases for action. From there, you’ll craft compelling pitches and proposals, working closely with our senior leadership team to deliver them directly to clients and partners.

This is a collaborative, cross-cutting role at the heart of our business development work. You’ll help us respond to new enquiries, shape tailored proposals, and coordinate contracts - always ensuring our service stands out and reflects both our unique approach and the priorities of each client. Along the way, you’ll bring curiosity about what matters to clients, confidence with data, and the ability to coordinate people and processes to get things done.

You’ll be working closely with senior leaders, gaining cross-functional experience, and helping to shape how the role evolves over time. We’re an ambitious team with a social mission and a high bar for quality, and we’ll support you to learn as you go - through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience with friendly, knowledgeable colleagues across the business.

About you

We’re looking for someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture - someone who takes pride in writing clearly and persuasively, and who can bring people and processes together to produce written outputs that truly resonate with clients.

You don’t need a background in sales or property; what matters most is a love of creating compelling, high-quality materials - whether that’s a persuasive pitch deck, a polished proposal, or a detailed report or contract.

If you’re motivated by translating ideas into action, spotting patterns, and helping good work shine, we’d love to hear from you.

You must have:

• Excellent written communication - able to write clearly, persuasively and quickly, turning client conversations into compelling proposals and refining others’ content.
• Confidence with data - not necessarily a spreadsheet expert, but comfortable working with numbers, reviewing assumptions, and asking the right questions.
• Strong project coordination - experienced in bringing together people, information and deadlines to deliver pitches, proposals, or other complex work.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver - keeps work moving forward and meets competing deadlines without losing quality.
• Collaborative and client-facing - works well with colleagues across the business and represents Dot Dot Dot with professionalism and integrity.
• Curious and proactive - keen to learn, unafraid to ask questions, and willing to take initiative to fill gaps in knowledge.

You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills in:

• Using tools like Salesforce and financial models to track and assess opportunities.
• Understanding service design, legal risk, commercial assumptions, and client reporting
• Engaging senior leaders and external partners in strategic client conversations.
• Gaining hands-on experience with procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Public speaking - internally and externally

Discover more about the role, who we are and our strategy going forwards, in the job specification.

Please apply via the online recruitment platform, Applied. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 19 October 2025. Interviews will be held at our office in east London on 5 and 6 November.

Please apply using our Application Form which can be downloaded via Charity Job. Working days are to be agreed with the successful applicant for this part-tme, 21-hour position. 

The West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church is looking for an individual to provide technical expertise on buildings and property in support of Synod Officers, members of Synod Committees and local churches.

This post will involve some travel to properties around the West Midlands (Shropshire, Staffordshire (including the Black Country), Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Birmingham (including the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield and Solihull Metropolitan Borough) and all of Gloucestershire except that covered by the South Gloucestershire Local Authority)

The successful candidate will be working to a wide brief and is expected to undertake a range of duties including, but not limited to, advising and initiating action on property issues in local churches, overseeing quinquennial inspections and manse inspections, and providing advice on property-related matters to Synod Committees.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of property matters either through extensive operational management or through the practice of a relevant profession, while holding appropriate qualifications at higher or professional level
• has some knowledge of charity procedures
• is a team player and is used to working collaboratively
• possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• possesses sound IT skills
• has a willingness to work within the Christian ethos of the United Reformed Church
• can work flexibly with some evening and weekend work
• is a car driver (as many of our properties cannot be easily reached by public transport)

In return we can offer a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment, five weeks’ annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. 

We do not accept CVs and require candidates to fill in an application form to ensure we consider each person on equal terms. We follow United Reformed Church Safer Recruitment Policy and Practice.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 20 October 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 17 November 2025.

Location: Central London
Salary: c.£50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operations of a remarkable Grade II-listed heritage site that houses public galleries and creative spaces. This charity is dedicated to opening up access to the arts from the global majority and will welcome visitors to its central London site.

The Facilities Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running, safety, and long-term preservation of this unique building. Working closely with senior colleagues, contractors, and external specialists, the postholder will take the lead on day-to-day facilities operations as well as longer-term building care and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the Grade-listed building, grounds, and associated facilities.
• Overseeing planned and reactive works, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Leading on health & safety, statutory compliance, risk assessments, and record-keeping.
• Acting as the main point of contact for contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting exhibitions, events, and public programmes through effective facilities management.
• Developing sustainability initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in facilities or estates management, ideally within a heritage, cultural, or public-facing environment.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, health & safety, and statutory compliance.
• Experience of working with listed buildings or conservation projects.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and contractor management skills.
• A collaborative and hands-on approach, with the ability to balance day-to-day operational needs with longer-term strategic planning.

This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and play a central role in caring for an iconic building, ensuring it remains safe, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come.

How to Apply:
For further details and to apply, please contact Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for more detail. We are looking for immediate start for newly created role.

Do you have the leadership skills to run a busy residential centre and inspire a team to deliver outstanding outdoor learning experiences?

We’re looking for you to join our Environmental Education Charity as our new Centre Manager. 

• Permanent full time contract
• Starting salary is circa £39,390 per annum
• Excellent benefits – including 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, life assurance and a health cash plan (see the full list below)
• Work in a stunning location, with nature on your doorstep every day
• We have a 2-bedroom bungalow on site, providing the opportunity to relocate to beautiful Somerset (subject to availability).

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our Centre Manager you will have a key operational and leadership role within our charity. You’ll work closely with the Head of Education and Operations to ensure the effective running of your centre, ensuring all activities align with the Field Studies Council vision and strategy. 

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations, management and performance of your busy residential learning location. This will involve budgeting and ensuring effective systems are in place to meet customers’ expectations. As well as working with our Sales and Business Development teams to actively retain and develop new business opportunities. 

You will successfully lead and manage your team, providing clear direction, motivation, support, and feedback. As well as play an active role in recruiting, inducting, and developing each team member supporting them to perform at their best with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further information on the full responsibilities of this position. 

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court is a unique and inspiring place to work. Set in a peaceful valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park, the house is a striking Tudor and Georgian mansion surrounded by ancient woodland, heritage parkland, and a nationally important Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Working here means being immersed in nature every day, with easy access to the Somerset coast, Exmoor, and the Quantocks National Landscape. The setting is not only beautiful but also rich in history and biodiversity, offering a truly rewarding environment to be part of.

Who we’re looking for

You will have developed strong business management skills from your previous work experience and be confident to deliver the day-to-day operational functions of a busy learning environment.

Experience in a similar centre environment within the leisure, hospitality, or education sectors is advantageous.
 
In addition, you will have: 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• A proactive approach to personal development. You will be motivated to learn new skills and seek new challenges, as well as be able to inspire others to do the same. 
• Demonstrable time management and prioritisation skills. 
• A passion for outdoor learning and a commitment to its value

Sound like the role for you? Join us and help shape outstanding learning experiences in nature.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 9.00am on Monday 20th October 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court on Wednesday 5th November 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Retail Field Manager - Wales

Location Cardiff

Weekly Hours3 7.5

Job Title: Retail Field Manager - Wales

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £40,429.00 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC1136472

Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for retail and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where you can inspire teams and make a tangible difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA as a Retail Field Manager.

The Role

As a Retail Field Manager, you will oversee a group of charity shops within your designated geographical area, with the goal of maximizing sales, income, and community impact. You’ll manage a team of Shop Managers and Van Drivers to achieve exceptional results. This is a key leadership role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational management, all while upholding the YMCA’s ethos, values, and behaviors.

What You’ll Be Doing

Income and Profit

• Conduct weekly store visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actionable plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse store financial performance and develop tailored strategies to achieve targets.
• Maximize Gift Aid income and ensure compliance with YMCA and HMRC regulations.

Stock and Logistics

• Drive stock generation activities and collaborate with the Stock Manager to secure corporate donations.
• Ensure effective stock processing procedures to maximize sales while minimizing waste.
• Manage the day-to-day logistics of van crews and drivers, monitoring performance using the vehicle management system.

People Management

• Build and lead a motivated, high-performing team, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Recruit, train, and develop Shop Managers, Van Drivers, and volunteers to achieve their full potential.
• Address employee relations matters fairly and in line with YMCA policies, working closely with HR to ensure consistency.

Community Engagement and Customer Experience

• Ensure shops are well-stocked, organized, and display a wide range of goods at competitive prices.
• Build strong relationships with local communities to drive stock generation, increase volunteering, and enhance shop visibility.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, customers, and supporters, ensuring that every interaction reflects YMCA values.

Health & Safety and Property Management

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all stores, conducting regular risk assessments.
• Support stores with property-related matters, ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.

IT and Technology

• Ensure that store teams are proficient in using available technology to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot IT and technology issues, ensuring timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a leader who is as passionate about retail as they are about making a difference in their community. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Retail Expertise: Proven experience in managing multiple retail locations or a large-scale retail operation, with a strong track record of driving sales and profitability.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical Mindset: A data-driven approach to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions that improve performance.
• Community Focus: A passion for engaging with local communities to build relationships and enhance the YMCA’s impact.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards across all areas of responsibility.
• Compliance Awareness: A thorough understanding of health and safety, property maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a retail environment.

Why Join Us?

At the YMCA, we are proud of our mission to create positive change in local communities. As a Retail Field Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals while also developing your own career in a supportive and rewarding environment.

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• A competitive salary of £40,429 per annum.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a team within a nationally recognized charity.
• A role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.
• Access to training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to supporting the YMCA’s mission of helping people reach their full potential.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an organization that values passion, professionalism, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV.

Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference—every single day.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.  Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Assistant Director – Property Services
 

We are seeking a strategic and experienced property leader to drive excellence in housing compliance, maintenance, and asset management.

Position: Assistant Director – Property Services
Salary: £56,000  rising to £64,368 per annum
Location: South East England (with hybrid working options)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date:  13th October 2025

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership role within a well-established social housing provider and charity, offering supported accommodation and services to vulnerable individuals. As Assistant Director – Property Services, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of property services across a diverse portfolio of residential, office, and retail spaces.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring full compliance with housing regulations, health and safety legislation, and building safety standards. This includes overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, asset management, and facilities services. You’ll manage both in-house teams and external contractors, embedding a “right first time” approach and championing tenant involvement in service design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading property service strategy and delivery
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Managing departmental budgets and investment planning
• Driving service improvement through tenant feedback
• Overseeing recruitment, development, and performance of property teams
• Contributing to organisational strategy and transformation

About You

You’ll bring significant senior-level experience in property, housing, or facilities management—ideally within the social housing or charitable sectors. You’ll have a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and large budgets.

You’ll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with internal teams, tenants, contractors, and regulators. Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.

You’ll also have:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., construction, housing, surveying)
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, IWFM) or equivalent experience
• Strong project management and procurement skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable housing services

About the Organisation

This organisation is a respected provider of supported housing and homelessness services, committed to helping people rebuild their lives. With a strong values-led culture and a focus on continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative and impactful working environment.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Head of Property Services, Director of Asset Management, Head of Housing Compliance, Facilities Director, Strategic Property Manager, Estates Director, Head of Maintenance and Compliance.

Client Finance Manager

(SEO)

£42,450 - £46,636 (National)

+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance or £2,500 Part Qualification Allowance

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers.  We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions. 

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours.  We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service.  Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. 

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.  We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

The responsibilities of the Client Finance Manager will include:

• Delivering budgets and forecasts for each client, property and tenancy, using complex data from the MRI Horizon general ledger and other systems, Hyperion and Excel tools to provide accurate and meaningful financial information
• Being accountable for financial control over property services accounting, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction by providing accurate forecasting, explanations and billing
• Maintaining a focus on process improvement, including planning and establishing new systems and processes for quarterly financial reporting to ensure clients understand their costs and bills, delivering an ongoing service that meets and exceeds expectations
• Being the key liaison between senior finance and property staff for client meetings, involving being acutely aware of the customers’ needs and acting upon them, and being proactive in problem solving and finding solutions
• Leading the service delivery to clients alongside management accountants and other colleagues, supporting the growth of the GPA, and matching resources to client demand
• Manage due diligence exercises on estate-related financial information provided by the client and interrogate to identify material financial risks to GPA and ensure correct account treatments are applied.

Key Skills & Experience 

• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel skills and able to manipulate complex data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
• Ideally, have experience in client finance, including reporting to clients, managing systems and processes, working in partnership with clients to deliver results
• Experience with property management systems such as MRI Horizon, Yardi Voyager, or similar systems, in addition to Excel and PowerBI (or similar) for financial reporting is desirable
• Ideally have experience in the property industry within medium to large organisations where customer service is a priority

For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Assistant Centre Manager

Role to cover: Bookings, Marketing & Administration

Report to: Centre Manager

Responsible to: Vicar and PCC

Place of Work: St Pauls Church, Hills Road, CB2 1JP

Full time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday with capacity to work occasional evenings and a maximum of 2 Saturdays out of 4 each month, if needed. Time off in lieu applied.

Flexible working is possible with core hours being 10am-3pm. This will be discussed on a case-by-case basis and discussed with the Centre manager at the beginning of each week.

Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. 

This is very much a hands-on role and will be suited to a candidate with sales, marketing and administration experience. This role is a significant and essential one for St Paul’s Church and Community Centre. 

This role has two clear functions. Firstly to take the lead in room hire and bookings for the church. It is vital in this role for the business to be run with professionalism and skill, maximising the income for the church. The post-holder will develop a clear business strategy with support from the Centre Manager and commercial trustees. The business strategy should be mindful of the wider mission of the church and its community interests. An element of the position is event coordination, to help plan and run events, weddings, and to support external hirers with logistics and setup.

The second function of the role is marketing and communications. The post-holder will be responsible for helping to promote not just the commercial side of the business, but St Paul’s Church and Community Centre as a whole. This means developing an approach across social media, the physical building, the website, and other avenues to communicate the wider vision of St Paul’s. This will be done in consultation with the Centre Manager, Vicar, other staff members and with the PCC.

The role is the engine of the church, providing the necessary income to run the building, employ staff and help run the community programmes. You will be proactive and a self-starter, actively looking for business and ensuring all marketing has been produced and published accordingly. You will lead on the production of physical and digital assets and enable the updating of our website.

Experience in property management and with working in the 3rd Sector would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Report to:

The assistant centre manager is a key role in the life of St Paul’s Church. Working closely with the Centre Manager, other staff and volunteers, the postholder is essential to the smooth running of all our operations. The postholder works across the church and centre programmes but with a particular focus on bookings and marketing.

 Role Description

Commercial:

• Be the lead on managing the commercial bookings from the initial enquiry all the way to the end of the booking, dealing with any queries or issues arising.

• Ensure that bookings are well-managed and appropriate for the spaces and facilities offered. Be available to work some Saturdays and evenings in order to facilitate out of hours and larger weekend events.

• Respond to bookings enquiries on email, via our website, on the phone and in person with a customer-focused professionalism and skill.

• Work with the Centre Manager and Vicar to ensure the appropriateness of bookings and cross-referencing with the church diary and community programme.

• Make and complete bookings on our Midas (or similar) booking system, detailing as much information as possible to be able to share with other members of the team. 

• Work with the Centre Manager and Vicar to ensure the appropriateness of bookings and cross-referencing with the church diary and community programme.

• Administer all booking invoices in line with our agreed commercial terms, including deposits, and ensure clear paperwork/ communication for the book-keeper. Chase bad debts when necessary.

• Support the review of booking rates (including benchmarking), terms & conditions and commercial policies, conducted by the trustees.

• Bring in new business to the centre by reaching out to past, present and new clients to increase bookings.

Marketing:

• Be responsible for marketing St Paul’s Church and Community Centre, including physical and social media content. Be proactive in designing posters, flyers, banners and other promotional material, working with external designers and printers when needed.

• Advertise and promote the centre spaces for hire, working with the centre manager and commerce committee to maximise income.

• Ensure that both our physical and digital assets are within brand guidelines, professional and that they promote St Paul’s Church and Community Centre in a positive way.

• Oversee the website and ensure that it is up to date; oversee any new website design project. Enable other staff members to edit the website and support our social media.

Other:

• Be a team player who communicates and works well with our volunteers, the staff team, the commerce committee and vicar.

• Support the Centre Manager in the day-to-day operations of running the church and centre, including parish administration, practical tasks and liaison with external contractors, as necessary.

• Be involved in and support special projects, church events and community programmes e.g. ArtsFest.

• From time to time, you may be required to undertake tasks outside the specific tasks listed above.

• Ordering general supplies for centre such as cleaning and kitchen equipment.

• This job description should be read in conjunction with your contract of employment which always takes precedence.

• Be hands on if needed to assist centre manager in managing facilities and occasionally need to help with the setup of the mid-week church services.