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Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Care Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in leading our care delivery.
The role
As Care Operations Manager you will oversee the delivery of consistently high-quality support across Keychange care operations. Working to the Senior Operations Manager you will be accountable for the implementation of quality standards in all Keychange care communities, making recommendations for improvement of service delivery, and among other areas of remit will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the resident safety and incident reporting as part of our safeguarding framework.
The focus of the role includes:
- Assisting Senior Operations Manager to ensure smooth daily running of Keychange care operations
- Line managing allocated community managers
- Leading Keychange resident safety and incident reporting as part of the Keychange Safeguarding Framework
- Leading operations older persons care matters, as first port of call for managers with queries and need of support
- Leading and delivering a culture of individualised and person-led support
- Liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure appropriate support for Keychange care communities
- Supporting leadership of open, transparent culture which supports continuous improvement
- Deputising for Senior Operations Manager as required
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
- Experience in delivery of well-established and high-performing care homes
- Experience of motivating and empowering colleagues, staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high-quality care service
- Experience in managing audits and inspections
- Ability to build positive relationships effectively with internal stakeholders and external partner agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Level 5 in Leadership in Management and willing to complete further qualifications in a relevant field
- Ability to travel up to 40 days per year
- Sympathetic to Keychange’s Christian values, vision and mission
You will be someone who combines operational management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose. This is a management role where you can make a lasting and meaningful difference.
The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England.
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, generally at least one day in London Central Office, with family friendly working arrangements available
- Employee assistance programme (EAP) and life insurance
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 5%, with matched employer’s contribution up to 5%
- Enhanced sick pay for up to four weeks, in accordance with our sickness procedure
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. In-person interviews will take place on 28 May 2026.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
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The Communications Manager is a key role in the planning and delivering of high quality, integrated internal and external communications to increase awareness of and drive engagement with The Children’s Trust, as part of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate. Working alongside senior colleagues in marketing, media and digital, the role helps ensure our communications are well planned, effective, aligned and consistent, using insight and evaluation to demonstrate impact.
Consistency of Brand and Messaging, content and story gathering
- Build relationships with staff, volunteers and families, telling the stories of The Children’s Trust, to be delivered through a number of channels and who can, alongside celebrities, become ambassadors for the charity
- Drive consistent use of The Children’s Trust key messages across all communications channels
- Work alongside the Senior Marketing Manager to keep style guidelines updated and refreshed on a regular basis
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager to ensure communications collateral is regularly updated, particularly where children and families feature, ensuring it is in line with the charity’s consent process
- Work with the creative team to ensure brand guidelines are refreshed and updated and that there are toolkits and templates available to wider staff
- Assist withthe creation and production of key reports e.g. Quality Report, Annual Report
External Communications
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager to assist with The Children’s Trust press office function, including being part of an out-of-hours press office rota during key periods
- Support a programme of proactive public relations and communications campaigns across a range of media channels, driving awareness of the charity to target audiences
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications with issues and reputation management
- Help to quickly develop appropriate strategies for responding to a wide range of issues and incidents, whilst liaising with other stakeholders to create and publish the required collateral
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify and create stories and content that supports internal and external marketing and communication activity
- Support the organisation’s approach to volunteer and alumni engagement
- Support the Digital Manager with creating content for and updating The Children’s Trust website and The Children's Trust school website
- Oversee the consent process for work with families ensuring that images and information on the children and young people we support is in line with The Children’s Trust policies and procedures.
Internal Communications
- Be part of a core team to plan and implement an internal communications programme across the charity
- Ensure messages and information is developed and shared appropriately across the organisation
- Monitor key issues and provide guidance and counsel on staff engagement and communications, external communications content in support of agreed projects and objectives
- Work with the Senior Media and Communications Manager and Head of Marketing and Communications to draft internal communications across the charity’s internal communications channels
- Work with wider directorate to evaluate success of existing internal communications and develop new ideas
- Oversee content planning and updating and supporting colleagues to manage their areas on our staff intranet The Loop
Marketing and Communications Management
- Work with fellow managers in the team (currently Senior Media and Communications Manager, Senior Marketing Manager and Digital Manager) to lead the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies to support the delivery of The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate the impact of the team’s work
- Provide strong project management for communications projects and campaigns, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, collaboratively and to a consistently high standard
- Develop strong relationships, internally and externally, and role model this to wider members of the department and directorate
Fundraising Communications / Income Generation Communications
- Work with fundraising and retail colleagues within the directorate to plan, execute and evaluate communications campaigns which supports income generation, in line with the fundraising objectives of the charity
- Support the Digital Manager with creation and distribution of marketing emails and creation of reports
- Business Development – working with the team to support campaigns which support the business development objectives of the charity, to promote support the department with its stakeholder engagement to professionals and parents.
Interview date: w/c Monday 1st June 2026
Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more… read more below
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team as a Registered Manager.
Location: Bath Road, Swindon
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Join the Team!
Our Bath Road Service is a CQC‑registered residential home providing long‑term accommodation for up to 10 people with severe and enduring mental health needs. We support individuals with daily living skills, personal care, financial management and rehabilitation, while encouraging active engagement within the local community.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the service and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care.
How you will make a difference as a Registered Manager:
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the service, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies while leading, motivating and developing your staff team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, personalised services through assessment, person‑centred planning and regular outcome‑focused reviews
- Develop and maintain high‑quality, aspirational support plans
- Implement safe systems of work, including personal safety and lone‑working procedures
- Ensure accurate and high‑quality recording on the Rethink Information System, supporting staff in its effective use
- Manage incidents, accidents and complaints in line with policies and regulatory requirements
- Act as the service Safeguarding Lead, maintaining strong professional relationships with safeguarding partners
- Provide effective line management, including supervision, performance, conduct and attendance management
- Recruit and retain a skilled workforce in line with safer recruitment practices and Equality legislation
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Achieved or working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience in an operational management role within health or social care
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards, legal responsibilities and person‑centred care
- Proven experience supervising, leading and managing staff
- Direct experience supporting people with severe and enduring mental illness
- Experience working with statutory agencies and external professionals
If you’re passionate about empowering individuals, reducing stigma, and improving mental health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Survivors in Transition, we provide specialist trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse across Suffolk and the wider East of England. We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and operationally capable Deputy Service Manager to support the day-to-day delivery of high-quality survivor services during a period of continued growth and development.
This is a senior operational role supporting the Service Manager and wider leadership team to ensure services are safe, effective, responsive, and aligned with trauma-informed principles. The postholder will play a key role in staff support, case oversight, safeguarding, performance monitoring, and service coordination.
The role would suit someone with experience in sexual violence, domestic abuse, mental health, safeguarding, social care, or other trauma-related services, who is confident balancing operational management with survivor-centred practice.
Key responsibilities will include:
·Supporting the operational management of frontline services
·Providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to staff and subcontracted therapists
·Assisting with safeguarding oversight, risk management, and complex case discussions
·Monitoring service delivery, KPIs, waiting lists, and outcomes
·Supporting quality assurance, audits, and compliance processes
·Helping embed trauma-informed and survivor-led practice across the organisation
·Assisting with resource coordination, service cover, and operational problem solving
·Supporting partnership working with external agencies and stakeholders
·Contributing to service development and continuous improvement
Essential experience and skills:
You will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health, or Social Care or equivalent professional qualification, along with at least five years’ experience in service or operations management. You’ll bring strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practice. You will be confident in operational efficiency, quality assurance, and resource management, with strong skills in data analysis and budget management. You will be able to work independently to drive operational improvements while maintaining empathy and professionalism in all interactions. Excellent IT skills, advanced organisational ability, and a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach are essential - as is a sense of humour and resilience when working in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment. A full, clean driving licence preferred.
Support and development
Working in trauma-informed services can be demanding, and we prioritise staff wellbeing and professional support.
You will receive:
- Regular clinical supervision
- Supportive line management
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Hybrid working arrangements
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
Why join Survivors in Transition?
- Be part of a specialist service supporting survivors of sexual violence
- Work within a trauma-informed organisation that values staff wellbeing
- Help survivors access life-changing recovery services
- Contribute to a growing service making a real difference across the region
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Survivors in Transition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of survivors.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals whose experiences reflect the communities we serve.
Competitive Salary of £32k-£36k per annum (depending on experience) Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays, pension scheme, health cover, and additional wellbeing benefits
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Please note applications will only be accepted via application form.
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!
Purpose of the role:
To lead and deliver Back Up’s People and Culture strategy, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and engaged workforce aligned to its values and strategic objectives.
To act as a trusted advisor to SMT on all people-related matters, providing expert guidance on organisational development, culture, and workforce planning.
To oversee the effective delivery of HR operations, ensuring high-quality administration, compliance, and continuous improvement, with day-to-day processes delivered through the HR, People and Culture Administrator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Staffing:
· Oversee best practice in inclusive recruitment, ensuring alignment with Back Up’s values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
· Partner with SMT and hiring managers to identify current and future workforce needs and develop effective recruitment and workforce planning strategies.
· Ensure role descriptions are consistent, future-focused, and aligned with organisational design and strategic priorities.
· Provide strategic oversight of recruitment processes, ensuring quality, consistency, and positive candidate experience.
· Monitor recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, diversity of applicants, conversion rates) and implement improvements.
· Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for new starters.
· Ensure exit interview processes are delivered effectively and that feedback is analysed to inform retention strategies.
Employee Relations and Culture:
· Foster a positive, inclusive and values-led workplace culture where employees feel engaged and supported.
· Lead on complex employee relations matters, providing expert advice, managing organisational risk, and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
· Coach and support managers in addressing employee relations issues, performance concerns, and employee wellbeing matters.
· Work with internal groups (e.g. Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion) to design and deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement and organisational culture.
· Lead on staff engagement approaches (e.g. surveys, feedback mechanisms, action planning), ensuring insight is captured and acted upon.
· Working with the SMT develop a programme of internal communications relating to people management, organisational culture and behaviours
Payroll and Benefits:
· Oversee monthly payroll, pension and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
· Ensure appropriate controls, reconciliation processes, and data validation are in place, with day-to-day administration managed by the HR Administrator.
· Lead on benefits review and benchmarking to ensure Back Up remains competitive and aligned with organisational values.
Learning and Development:
· Support the SMT to identify training needs and implement professional development programmes for staff and trustees which are tailored to individual and Charity goals.
· Work closely with the People Development volunteer supporting team member coaching, awareness and self-development.
· Oversee the delivery and effectiveness of the induction and ongoing learning programmes
· Lead on the e-learning programme, ensuring content is relevant, impactful, and meets regulatory requirements
Performance Management:
· Oversee performance management processes, ensuring they are consistent, fair, and aligned with Back Up’s values and behaviours.
· Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, including managing underperformance and supporting development.
· Line Management of HR, People and Culture administrator providing clear direction, development support and quality assurance across HR administration.
HR Systems, Data and Insight:
- Oversee HR systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, user-friendly, and effectively support organisational needs.
- Ensure data integrity and robust reporting processes are in place across all HR systems.
- Analyse HR metrics and provide insight and recommendations to SMT.
- Use data to inform workforce planning, organisational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Best Practice, Policy Development and Compliance:
· Review and update our staff handbook and HR policies and procedures using Back Up’s tone of voice and ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
· Ensure all staff are aware of and understand HR policies and procedures through effective communication and training.
· Identify and manage HR-related risks, escalating significant issues where appropriate.
· Support organisational audits by ensuring HR systems, records, and processes are compliant and well maintained.
· Stay informed about changes in employment legislation and recommend necessary adjustments to policies.
· Support us to be leaders in inclusive workplace practices delivery of the Disability Confident scheme.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Collaborate with the SMT to align People and Culture operational practice with Charity goals.
· Oversee annual staff survey.
· Manage HR-related budgets, including training and development costs.
· Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis on HR metrics to inform decision-making.
· Support the ethical and responsible use of AI and other technologies across the charity to support our ability to deliver for people with spinal cord injury.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
Experience
- CIPD qualification, equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all
- levels of the organisation.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Team lead or Line management experience.
Knowledge and Skills
· Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
· Ability to develop and deliver training programmes effectively.
· Knowledge of recruitment best practice and employee engagement strategies.
· Attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Understanding of issues faced by people affected by spinal cord injury (SCI).
· Experience of working in the charity or not-for-profit sector; and inspiring and motivating volunteers.
Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
Closing date: Rolling recruitment
Closing date: Rolling recruitment
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• The Charity Jobs Link:
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application and then let you know if you are to
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor who will play a critical role in providing independent assurance that the charity's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of systems and procedures; compliance with regulations and policies and recommending improvements, with direct and open reporting and escalation to the CEO and Chair of FRAC.
It is important to note that financial audits represent just one quarter of the planned audit activity, with around 75% of audit work concentrated on non-financial areas. Reporting to the Senior Risk Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will work closely with several key stakeholders across Age UK Group.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independence, investigative thinking, and the opportunity to add real value through impactful assurance and insight. The ideal candidate will have experience influencing senior stakeholders and working with specialist external auditors.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 4L
Last date for applications Thursday 21 May 2026.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 1st June. Second-stage interviews will be held the following week on Monday 8th June at our London office (EC3N 2LB).
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Prior experience of engaging with specialist external auditors. A, I
- Experience of presenting and reporting to the board or CEO equivalent. A, I
- Experience of risk-based audit planning and delivery. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and governance. A, I
- Be confident in leading all audit processes independently from creation of the audit plan to follow up actions. A, I
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills. A, I
- Knowledge of charity governance and regulatory requirements. A, I
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate the gravitas and confidence required to navigate major assurance processes and influence senior stakeholders. I
- High integrity, objectivity, and professional curiosity. I
- Ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams. I
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset. I
- Strong communication and influencing skills. I
- Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders with objectivity and independence. I
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience in internal audit within a large, complex charity. A, I
- Experience with audit software or data analytics tools. A, I
- Experience of federated charities. A, I
- Experience of CQC and regulated service delivery. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of quality assurance. A, I
- Professional qualification (e.g. IIA) or equivalent experience. A, I
Personal attributes
- Commitment to the values and mission of the charity. A, I
Please look at the attached job description for more information on the role responsibilities.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.
Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.
Why this role?
Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.
Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:
- Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Develop new income streams and partnerships
- Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance
This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.
About us
Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.
We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.
Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
- Is an excellent writer and communicator
- Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
- Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia
Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.
Role details
Post reports to: Chief Executive
Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.
Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
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How to apply - please follow the link below to our website for details of how to apply.
Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Porchlight is dedicated to supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental health, and poverty. Our donors are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for a strategic and visionary Supporter Development Manager to lead our individual giving and legacy programmes at a pivotal moment for the charity.
While you will be based at our Canterbury office (with a required attendance of every Tuesday to collaborate with the team), you will also benefit from our hybrid working policy.
You will lead on understanding our audiences and developing compelling donor journeys that build long-term, sustainable relationships. You will provide essential leadership, overseeing the individual giving budget and KPIs while line-managing the Senior Individual Giving Officer and Data Co-ordinator to ensure the highest standards of donor care. You will also play a vital role in planning and delivering bold, multi-channel campaigns that generate essential income, grow our donor base and bring our cause to life.
Working closely with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, you will act as a spokesperson for our mission, turning data-driven insights into impactful action. Whether you are designing a new fundraising product, overseeing campaign performance reports, or ensuring our database management meets the highest regulatory standards, your work will directly empower our supporters to help us change lives.
The role requires:
- Managerial and Fundraising Expertise: You have a minimum of three years’ experience in a project management or direct line-management role, with a proven track record of meeting financial targets and KPIs.
- Administrative and Analytical Excellence: You are confident using digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge to manage complex data, track campaign activity, and ensure compliance with GDPR and Gift Aid regulations.
- Strategically-Minded and Creative: You have a strong understanding of donor journeys, digital marketing channels, and how to create products and messages that inspire long-term loyalty.
- Organised and Adaptable: You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and are willing to work flexibly, including occasional unsocial hours, to support fundraising initiatives and events.
- Impact Reporting: Using the Raiser’s Edge database to track progress against KPIs, manage donor data hygiene, and ensure every supporter is thanked personally.
Role details:
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility required.
Location type: On-site / hybrid working.
Contract type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 8th June 2026
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
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The Compliance & Recruitment Officer plays a vital role supporting the Recruitment and Compliance Team Partners to ensure that our recruitment and onboarding processes for permanent staff, temporary workers, and volunteers align with regulatory requirements and maintain the integrity and compliance of our hiring practice.
As a Compliance & Recruitment Officer you will deliver a high quality and responsive service to prospective candidates, recruiting managers and business stakeholders. In addition, you serve as a subject matter expert to the People Team and the wider organisation, ensuring that we prioritise the safeguarding of the children and young people right from the start of an employee’s recruitment and onboarding journey.
Skills and Responsibilities
On-Boarding & Compliance
- Coordinate all aspects of the onboarding and compliance process and ensure that the processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner, including: issuing contracts, pre-employment compliance checks, and keying new starters/setting up new starters on the onboarding system.
- Ensure the accurate entry and maintenance of data onto the relevant HR Systems/ spreadsheets, by employing robust quality assurance and due diligence measures.
- Be the subject matter expert for Access Recruit & Onboarding and Better Impact for the team, the candidates/onboardees and the wider organisation
- Monitor and maintain ongoing compliance requirements across staff files, including (but not limited to): Right to Work documentation (i.e. valid Visas and passports); Professional Registrations; Dr’s professional insurance, etc.
- Ensure that all aspects of DBS process are managed in accordance with policy/procedures
- Assist the Recruitment & Compliance Manager in preparing, analysing and producing relevant reports and statistics.
- Conduct audit checks on new starters, volunteer and temporary worker files and report back to team to ensure continuous improvement and accuracy of data collected.
- Coordinate and/or supervise a regular and continuous calendar of personnel file reviews and audits, to ensure and maintain regulatory compliance, and where relevant escalate non- compliance issues to the Compliance Partner and/or the Recruitment & Compliance Manager.
- Assist in the coordination and delivery of an annual audit of CQC and Ofsted standards, across relevant business areas, e.g. The Children’s Trust School.
- Proactively maintain an up-to-date knowledge of our associated regulatory requirements, highlighting any updates and subsequent implications as soon as reasonably practical.
- Impart expertise and knowledge by delivering training sessions for new starters on compliance processes.
- In collaboration with the Organisation Development Team ensure the delivery of a seamless and engaging On-boarding and Induction experience for new staff and volunteers.
Recruitment & Selection
- Be responsible for the recruitment, on-boarding and compliance process for all types of permanent employees, Bank employees, temporary workers and volunteers.
- Maintain the administration of recruitment and onboarding records, ensuring that these are complete and accurate
- Ensure all recruitment activities and the candidate life-cycle are underpinned by our Promises, whilst adhering to current employment legislation including Disclosure & Barring Service, Care Quality Commission, Ofsted, KCSIE and all policies and procedures
- Maintain an up-to-date list of vacancies, and ensure that all vacancies are advertised internally and/ or externally, in a timely manner.
- Support the Recruitment Team in the review and implementation of new and progressive recruitment initiatives, e.g. Employee Referral Scheme; Graduate Programmes; Apprenticeships; and overseas recruitment, with a view to increase the diversity and skill set of our workforce, across the organisation.
- Support the Recruitment & Compliance Partners with advertising vacancies, as well as the organisation and delivery of recruitment events and campaigns.
- Support the Recruitment & Compliance Manager with Bank Administrator recruitment and management of assignments.
- Supervise and coordinate the daily work tasks of team Bank Administration or Volunteer support, ensuring that all administrative aspects of the recruitment process are delivered to regulatory standards, on time and in a professional manner.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
People Team Support
- Where required, contribute to the collation of relevant recruitment and compliance data, ensuring that these are complete and accurate, in order to support the preparation, analysis and production of relevant service reports, e.g. recruitment KPIs, time to hire (on-boarding KPIs), SCR school reports, right to work/visa reporting.
- Build strong internal and external relationships and provide a first class, added value service, to all staff and external partners/ customers.
- Where required, provide additional support on specific People Team projects, as informed by and agreed with the Recruitment & Compliance Manager.
- Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency
Terms and Conditions
Interview date: 4th June
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Isle of Man Services & Quality, Performance and Safeguarding
Service: Isle of Man Services & Quality, Performance and Safeguarding
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 FTE per annum* Additionally £480 FTE per annum home-based working allowance
Location: Homebased with a requirement to be present on the Isle of Man for at least three days/30 hours a week, including regular travel to our London Head Office.
Contract & Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week. We offer flexible working arrangements.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action supports people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Are you an innovative, inspirational leader, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference? Do you have the energy and focus to lead an extraordinary combination of services for children and families across the Isle of Man and take organisational responsibility for quality, performance and safeguarding?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering safe, excellent, inclusive services and cultivating quality and diversity? Are you hungry to show how you can drive system change? Are you looking for a diverse, ambitious and fast paced organisation where you can be part of the Executive leadership team – if so, you have found it.
About the Role:
The Director’s primary function is to provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across Family Action’s services on the Isle of Man (children’s residential homes, secure accommodation, short-stay homes, wraparound and edge of care services, semi independent accommodation, aftercare services, family support and Family Time) - ensuring consistently high-quality, safe, trauma informed practice and provision that meets statutory requirements and best practice standards.
The Director will be the organisational lead for quality assurance, performance and safeguarding, responsible for designing, implementing and assuring robust governance, oversight, and continuous improvement frameworks. They will collaborate closely with Manx Care, Commissioners, partners, multi agency safeguarding arrangements, and internal teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for looked after children, care leavers and families - modelling the organisation’s values; people focus, can do, excellence and mutual respect.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide executive leadership for Residential, Wraparound, Edge of Care, Leaving and Aftercare services, Family Support and Family Time on the Isle of Man ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and contract specifications.
• Develop high-quality, trauma informed, therapeutic approaches across all services, ensuring models reflect emerging research, innovation, and best practice.
• Serve as the strategic lead for safeguarding, ensuring compliance with organisational safeguarding procedures and statutory requirements.
• Establish, monitor and report on Quality Assurance frameworks, including audits, inspections, risk management, incident reporting, and service performance.
• Ensure all residential services, including secure accommodation, operate in accordance with the Children and Young Persons Act and relevant inspection and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior leaders and governors/trustees on matters relating to Residential, Wraparound, Edge of Care, Leaving and Aftercare, Family Support and Family Time provision on the Isle of Man and quality assurance, performance and safeguarding across Family Action.
• Direct line management of two Deputy Directors and overseeing budgets to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery. Championing the sharing of learning, the development of staff and volunteers and best practice across services to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strategic and accountable leadership, leading the Directorate by motivating and galvanizing the team to achieve the highest quality services maximising outcomes for the children and families we support.
• Be part of the Executive Group of Directors and the Chief Executive, influencing organisational development and decision-making, resource allocation and future strategy.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Passionate about social justice, improving life chances and supporting children, young people and adults on the Isle of Man.
• Passionate about leading quality, performance and safeguarding across an entire organisation, and being part of a high-performing executive team leading an exciting and fast-paced charity.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in children’s social care with significant leadership experience in regulated environments.
• Proven responsibility for safeguarding, statutory compliance, quality assurance and regulatory engagement. And who has
• Proven experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and complex families, including trauma-informed practice.
• Highly robust, able to prioritise multiple workflows and issues and a fantastic and inclusive leader that can inspire their Directorate, peers and other senior leaders across Family Action.
• Present on the Isle of Man for a minimum of three days/30 hours a week and to attend Executive Group meetings in London once a month.
• Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks and Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced and children’s barred list.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements with the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care, winter flu jabs vouchers and cycle to work scheme
- professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing date - Thursday 21st May at 23:59.
Interviews and assessment - week commencing 1st or 8th June via Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to discuss the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please see email address provided on the Family Action job advert for David Holmes.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We also encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the people we serve. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and also, we will make reasonable adjustments on the job where required. All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you attend an interview in person.
*Salaries are typically not offered at the top of the range and will be based on the level of skill and expertise of the successful candidate and internal equity.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Dog Aid Scotland
Dog Aid Scotland is celebrating its 70th anniversary of creating and protecting loving homes across Scotland. The charity helps keep dogs with their owners whenever possible and when that’s not possible, we find dogs new homes, giving them hope for a future.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a long standing charity entering a period of growth and investment with a focus on helping many more dogs and their owners. The charity will look to increase the scale of its work, significantly increasing awareness of the importance and impact of Dog Aid Scotland while ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and income diversification.
The Role
The Finance Manager will have responsibility for and oversight of the financial management within Dog Aid Scotland, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This will include day to day financial functions across the charity, working closely across the small but dedicated team, to ensure the organisation operates effectively and sustainably. The role will support the charities strategic objectives including long term financial sustainability and ensuring compliance with charity governance standards.
This is a part time role working as part of a small, dedicated team who aim to create happy homes for dogs across Scotland. Although it will be expected to be in the office each week, some hybrid working will be available.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic finance and business leadership, responsible for all of charities accounts and financial processes
- Financial planning and budgeting, including putting together budgets, producing forecasts and management accounts
- Working closely with CEO on long term financial planning that aligns and enables wider charity strategy
- Compliance, systems and controls, including oversight of Xero accounting system and ensuring compliance with charity financial regulations
For more information and how to apply please see Job Pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.
SPEAR is a charity working to end homelessness across South West London. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring, and our teams work every day to support people into safe, stable accommodation.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
- Lead and manage a team including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities
You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Why join us
At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Your benefits
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
A new service — with the right support behind you
We are opening a new children’s residential home and supported living service — and we’re looking for a Registered Manager to lead it.
This is not a turnaround. It’s a planned, supported launch, with direct involvement from senior leadership and a clear development roadmap.
If you’re an experienced Registered Manager — or a strong Deputy ready to step up — this is an opportunity to shape a service properly from day one, with the backing to do it well.
What makes this role different
- New service with clear structure and leadership support
- Hands-on Director involvement — you won’t be left to manage alone
- Focus on quality and stability, not rushed occupancy
- Real opportunity to grow into Responsible Individual / Operations Manager
About Us
Striving For Independence Care Solutions (SFI) is a values-driven provider of care homes, supported living, and domiciliary care services across Brent, Harrow, and the surrounding areas. We are now expanding into children's residential and supported living provision for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
Our focus is simple: to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that empowers children and young people to live safe, fulfilling, and meaningful lives. We specialise in supporting individuals transitioning from family homes, hospital settings, assessment and treatment units, and other specialist placements — creating stable, nurturing community environments.
The Opportunity
As Registered Manager, you will:
• Establish and shape a brand new children's home and supported living service
• Lead and develop a high-performing, child-centred team
• Drive quality, compliance, and outcomes for children with complex needs
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, with the aim of achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding ratings
• Work closely with senior leadership, with real influence over service development and growth
This is a key leadership appointment with progression potential to Responsible Individual or Operations Manager as the service grows.
What You'll Do
Lead with vision and integrity
• Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic home culture
• Be a strong advocate for children and young people
• Empower your team to deliver child-centred, outcome-focused care
• Embed therapeutic approaches such as Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed care
Own Ofsted compliance and readiness
• Register with and act as the Ofsted Registered Manager
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Lead and prepare for Ofsted inspections
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding ratings
Champion safeguarding and care excellence
• Lead safeguarding practice and promote a strong safeguarding culture
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and reviews
• Ensure safe medication practices and accurate record keeping
Build, develop, and retain your team
• Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing staff team
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals, and performance management
• Support staff development including Level 3 and Level 5 pathways
• Build a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture
Operate the service effectively
• Manage rotas, ensure safe staffing levels, and oversee budgets
• Monitor KPIs, service quality, and outcomes
• Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, Commissioners, families, and professionals
• Participate in the on-call rota (shared across the leadership team)
What You'll Bring
Essential
• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's residential setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Strong, current knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and instinct
• Full UK driving licence
Desirable
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs
• Track record of achieving or maintaining Good/Outstanding Ofsted ratings
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of opening or developing a new service
What We Offer
• £45,000 + increase to £55,000 following first placement (supported occupancy plan)
• Clear progression path to Responsible Individual or Operations Manager roles
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications
• Supportive senior leadership team and direct access to the Director
• Referral bonus scheme
• The genuine opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up
Our Values
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to:
• Quality and continuous improvement
• Compassion and child-centred care
• Dignity and respect
• Trust, teamwork, and accountability
Safeguarding
SFI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes.
Ready to apply?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Please include a CV with full employment history and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and what you would bring to a brand new service.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 18 May 2026.
Join us in shaping high-quality children's services and making a lasting difference.
Please ensure your CV includes full employment history with month/year dates and any gaps explained. Cover letters should specifically address why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to a brand new service. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of the closing date.
Empowering people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live safe, fulfilling and independent lives.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job
Main point of contact and support for organisational corporate compliance and the efficient and effective management of Corporate Services activities including Members governance admin activities, Insurance compliance and renewals, Indian Liaison Office (ILO) compliance, and supporting portfolio compliance activities.
Key Activities
Corporate Services
- Lead the drafting, monitoring, implementation, and regular review of Corporate Services and IT policies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance matters, including compliance, administration, renewals, claims, travel insurance, and ad hoc queries.
- Ensure full compliance with ILO statutory requirements and other countries (e.g. Kenya) compliance as required.
Governance
- Ensure governance activities (Members and FRC), are undertaken efficiently and effectively and prepare minutes of meetings. (May involve some international travel).
- Collate completed Conflicts of Interest & Confidentiality forms and summarise data for the Register, circulating it for meeting reports.
Finance & Audit (Internal)
- Be the primary contact with BDO (Internal Auditors) and prepare, collate and provide all necessary requests for information.
- Review payments - Cheque signatory, authorised signatory and approval of certain invoices to delegated authority level.
Due Diligence
- Support the Head of Legal Affairs by reviewing due diligence documentation from a corporate services and finance point of view to ensure risks (financial and/or reputational) are duly highlighted.
Other
- Support staff and ensure the function’s activities are delivered to the highest standard whilst optimising available resource utilisation.
- Support the Senior Director, Corporate Services & Finance.
Qualifications / experience required (in order to successfully carry out the job role)
- A degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, or Policy and Business Compliance.
- Experience of working in the charity sector (desirable).
- Experience of developing and maintaining policies.
- Experience managing compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience handling insurance claims and renewals.
- Experience of governance responsibilities & senior team interaction.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex corporate situations.
- Excel literate to a detailed level plus experience of other MS Office programmes and report writing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title – Senior Delivery / Programme Operations Manager
Reports to – Director
Working Hours – Either full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 22.5 hours per week / 0.6 of a full-time equivalent). If part-time, hours can be worked across 3 to 5 days depending on preference.
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 33.3% - 40% of working time in the office depending on hours worked)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. For more information about us, please visit our website.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Delivery / Programme Operations Manager who thrives on delivering efficient and pragmatic processes, procedures and systems to support the impactful delivery of our growing suite of Financial Education and Wellbeing Workshops and Programmes. You will help us get stuff done! And deliver important functions and projects yourself.
As we grow the charity, it is ever more crucial that we break down silos and duplication between our two main delivery teams (Children & Young People and Adults). You will lead on reviewing and consolidating the two processes into one for the support functions of the programme delivery teams, initially progressing priority tasks identified for 2026 as part of our recent strategy refresh, and building a pipeline of future continuous improvement projects for 2027 and beyond.
This will be a vital new role bringing order and cohesion to the vital delivery support functions. You will own and champion key programme delivery-related functions in the charity, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and are understood and used throughout the charity. Reporting to one of the Directors, you will play a key role in bridging and where appropriate joining the two teams, whilst respecting and promoting their technical specialisms and differences.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews – 1st round early June (virtually)
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification and application details. Note that we are currently recruiting for two Senior Manager roles, and further information on the other role can be found on our website as well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



