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Are you a values-driven leader who can bring rigour, clarity, and inspiration to complex systems of governance and performance?
Willen Hospice is seeking an exceptional Head of Governance, Performance & Improvement to shape and deliver the frameworks that will strengthen our resilience, accountability, and impact.
This is a pivotal opportunity to lead on corporate governance, policy and compliance, project oversight, and quality assurance—ensuring our hospice operates with the highest standards of transparency and effectiveness. More than that, you will champion a culture of continuous improvement, harnessing data and evidence to drive smarter decision-making, better outcomes, and long-term sustainability.
As part of our senior leadership team, you will not only safeguard the organisation’s integrity but also enable innovation and transformation—helping us to deliver outstanding care today, while preparing confidently for the challenges of tomorrow.
What you’ll do:
✅ Lead the integration of governance and performance frameworks that underpin safe and effective care.
✅ Develop systems to support high-quality project delivery and continuous improvement.
✅ Work closely with the Director of Income Operations and Governance to bridge strategy and operational delivery.
✅ Provide assurance to the Board of Trustees and sub-committees through timely, transparent reporting and compliance.
What you’ll need:
You will be a strategic, detail-orientated leader with substantial experience in governance and performance. You will bring a proven track record of building and embedding frameworks that drive assurance, improvement and innovation. Skilled at aligning policy, data and delivery with organisational strategy, you will also be an excellent communicator – able to engage stakeholders at all levels and translate insight into meaningful action.
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
Why join us?
- A role with purpose – contribute to exceptional palliative care.
- Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate, like minded-colleagues.
- Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
- Perks and extras – free parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Bring your strategic vision, your commitment to excellence, and your ability to deliver results. Together, we will build a future where every member of our community can access outstanding end-of-life care.
Hybrid working considered following a period of Induction.
For an informal conversation, please contact Margaret Dovies, Executive PA
Closing date: 1st October
Interview date: 9th October
We provide free, compassionate care to adults in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas living with a life-limiting illness.



Job summary
As Grants and Impact Manager you will be stewarding high-profile Trust and Foundation donors, researching new prospects, and writing compelling applications using detailed case studies compiled by the team. You will also coordinate the development of a new Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) programme, strengthening our ability to measure, understand, and communicate the impact of our work. A key part of this will be focusing on evidencing and enhancing the positive change created by Caring in Bristol, ensuring that funders and stakeholders can clearly see the difference their support makes.
Who we are
Caring in Bristol’s mission is to unite our city against homelessness. We work in innovative ways with people experiencing housing insecurity to help them navigate the barriers they face. We engage with the public and community partners to bring about lasting change in Bristol and beyond.
Our services aim to reach people where they are, targeting under-served communities and proactively designing our services to be accessible and inclusive. We maximise our impact through committed and creative outreach to key groups who would not otherwise receive support.
About the role
As our Grants and Impact Manager, you will play a pivotal role in sustaining and growing Caring in Bristol’s income from Trusts, Foundations and statutory grants, by acquiring and managing high-value funder relationships. Alongside this, you will take the lead in developing and embedding a clear, organisation-wide Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) programme. This new focus will enable us to set measurable goals, track progress, and capture the real-world impact of our work - ensuring we can tell a compelling, evidence-based story to funders, partners, and the wider community.
You will identify and lead the creation of high-quality trust and foundation applications and proposals, working closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations, and take responsibility for a portfolio of funders, building strong, long-term relationships, improving funder satisfaction and securing continued or increased investment in our mission.
Beyond managing relationships, you will help transform the way we demonstrate impact. By collaborating with service delivery staff to develop our impact monitoring practices you will ensure we can report back to funders with clarity, consistency, and confidence - showing exactly how their support translates into tangible outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Bristol.
You will also be instrumental in delivering a best-practice funder engagement programme, finding innovative ways to create value for funders through tailored reports, webinars, site visits, and other forms of involvement. Acting as an ambassador for Caring in Bristol, you will represent us to funders and stakeholders with credibility and passion, using your insight to strengthen our reputation and influence.
Finally, you will act as a voice of the funder within the charity, ensuring their perspective shapes our project design, monitoring, and communications. Working collaboratively with colleagues across service delivery, income generation, and finance, you will help embed practices that not only improve funder relationships today but also make Caring in Bristol more strategically and sustainably fundable for the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 2
Salary: £49,872
Hours: 37.5
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain
Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:
- Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
- Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
- Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
- Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.
You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.
DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:
- Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
- Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
- Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
- Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
- Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
- Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
- Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
- Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
- Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
- Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
- Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;
- Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;
- Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
- Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
- Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
- Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
- Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
- Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
- Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
- Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
- Provide support to organisational projects as required;
- Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
- Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
- Represent ShelterBox as required;
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
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The Charity
James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering free clinical services. We currently have centres in Newcastle, Liverpool and London; and in early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
Our trained, professional therapists deliver a proven clinical service in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring that men are seen quickly at the point of crisis. We have so far treated over 3,600 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
The Role
We are seeking a driven and experienced manager to oversee the operational side of our new Birmingham Centre. This is a pivotal role within the team which focuses on coordinating activity across the service to ensure the safe and effective delivery of our intervention.
The successful candidate will manage the day to day running of the James’ Place centre, with oversight from the Birmingham Head of Centre. You will manage the centre environment through both resource management and by influencing and driving local culture. The Centre Manager is responsible for line management of the Clinical Administrators and overseeing the processing of referrals to the service, ensuring men coming to James’ Place are welcomed warmly, within the expected timeframe and according to our values.
This is a new role and during their first months in post, the Centre Manager will work closely with the James’ Place Head Office Team to prepare James’ Place Birmingham for a successful launch.
Person Specification
This role requires someone with excellent organisational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills who can work hands-on in a busy and potentially challenging environment. You will be collaborative and work closely with the local team and wider charity outside the Birmingham centre to ensure we have consistent and effective systems in place.
We are looking for a forward thinking and proactive individual with experience of both people and operational management. The successful candidate will align with the James’ Place values and be able to demonstrate these through everyday practices including supportive leadership and line management.
Your management and administrative skills will be highly valued in sustaining the clinical operations of James’ Place. You will need to be proficient in Office 365 software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to manage Outlook cloud calendars, SharePoint, CRM databases, and shared inboxes.
The Centre Manager will often meet the men who come to James’ Place in suicidal crisis and so you will be able to demonstrate empathy and an ability to create a sense of calm while working in a sensitive and busy environment.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 24th September 2025
To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you are applying for this role. It is important to demonstrate you have the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in your CV and cover letter. Please keep your cover letter to less than 2 sides of A4.
If you wish to discuss the role further before applying, please call 0203 4888 404 and ask to speak with Rosie Barrett.
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We are looking for an experienced, inspirational and dynamic Director to lead our care company. Carers and Companions, part of innovative local charity, Ilkley Community Enterprise, is a leading local homecare provider with an enviable reputation for quality and impact, and ambition for further growth.
The Director will be central to driving our growth whilst ensuring our continuing delivery of safe, effective and outstanding quality care and support to all our clients. With proven leadership experience in care (elderly homecare/supported independent living for adults with learning disabilities/both), you will be commercially skilled and as the CQC Registered Manager be able to ensure our services meet/exceed all regulatory requirements. You must have a UK Driving License and use of a car and NVQ 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).
In return we offer a highly competitive salary, pension, performance-related pay opportunity, health/wellbeing support, continuing professional development, employee discount and much more.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead the future success of the company, using our many achievements and strengths to assure consistent quality and organic growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Donnington Doorstep Family Centre is an independent, community-based children’s centre, governed by a board of trustees, delivering a range of universal and specialist services. From our purpose-built centre in East Oxford, running for 40 years, our activities focus on play, learning, support, and youth and community development.
This is an exciting new post with responsibility for the management of Doorstep’s core service provision. We are looking for a manager to oversee both our Early Years and Youth Work service, however, we will also consider someone with expertise in one of these areas.
You will be committed to our vision and values and to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families in OX4.
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 18 September 2025
Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025
Doorstep provides holistic support that is co-created with children, young people and families through building relationships and creating safe spaces

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Service Manager - Bracknell
Location: On site at The Courthouse, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £31K (FTE)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026
Be the Difference: Service Manager – Bracknell
At Kids, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, learn, grow, and thrive—no matter their abilities, background, or circumstances. For more than 50 years, we’ve stood alongside disabled children, young people, and their families, working with them to break down barriers, create opportunities, and open doors to brighter futures.
Our services are more than just activities; they are safe, welcoming spaces where children and young people can explore who they are, build friendships, discover independence, and have fun. Families tell us that our work doesn’t just support their child—it strengthens their resilience, gives them hope, and makes life that little bit easier.
Now, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Service Manager to join our team. This is a chance to play a central role in shaping the future of our services ensuring that every child and young person with SEND has the chance to live life to the fullest.
This is more than a management role. It’s a chance to lead with purpose, champion inclusion, and create environments where children and young people can thrive.
What you’ll do
As a Service Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our play and short break services. These include after-school clubs, weekend activities, and holiday programmes—services that not only give children a safe and joyful place to be themselves but also provide essential respite for families.
You’ll be responsible for making sure these services don’t just run smoothly but truly flourish and grow. That means:
- Leading, inspiring, and supporting a team of dedicated colleagues and volunteers—building a culture of care, respect, and ambition.
- Developing strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and community organisations, ensuring Kids remains a trusted, collaborative voice in the region.
- Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, quality, and inclusion—ensuring our services meet regulatory requirements and exceed expectations.
- Listening to and amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families—shaping services around what really matters to them.
- Driving innovation and growth, spotting new opportunities for funding, development, and partnership, helping Kids remain at the forefront of SEND services.
Your role will be a balance of strategic leadership and practical delivery. You’ll have the chance to set direction and innovate, while also rolling up your sleeves to make sure services on the ground are exceptional.
What you'll bring
We’re looking for someone with both professional expertise and personal passion—a leader who can combine big-picture thinking with the ability to nurture and guide a team day-to-day.
You’ll bring:
- Experience of managing and developing services, ideally within children’s services, social care, education, or a related field.
- A proven ability to lead and motivate teams, bringing out the best in people and creating a supportive culture.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and the challenges and opportunities facing disabled children and young people.
- Strong organisational and financial management skills, with the confidence to oversee budgets and resources effectively.
- A relevant Level 5 qualification in Children and Young People / Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience of working directly with disabled children and young people is an advantage, but what matters most is that you share our values: inclusion, respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment to making a difference.
Why Join Kids?
We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. We care about your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:
The Good Stuff/Benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts by taking up membership of a perks discount site
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
Ready to make an impact?
This is your chance to use your skills, passion, and leadership to transform lives. As a Service Manager at Kids, you’ll have the privilege of seeing children and young people with SEND smile, grow in confidence, and achieve things their families never thought possible.
If you’re ready to lead with heart, purpose, and vision, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Do you have a progressive, forward-thinking perspective on social care services? Are you committed to ensuring the highest quality of work for children, young people, and families every time?
We are looking for a new Programme Manager to join our team and oversee our Family Group Conference services throughout the London Boroughs of Bromley and Hackney.
ABOUT US
We are a leading UK charity delivering Family Group Conferences (FGC). Building on over 25 years of experience, we are now exploring new and innovative ways of working alongside families and communities. We are doing this at a time when the Government has set out a clear vision for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to become a central offer to families experiencing challenges and engaging with Children’s and Families Services. This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation and help shape the future of this work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role could suit two types of candidates:
- A practitioner with experience of working with children and families who wants to use their practice experience in a programme management role, or;
- An experienced programme manager with strong public sector and/or charity sector experience, who is confident working with data and is relational and collaborative with colleagues and partners.
It would be an advantage, though not essential, to have experience of Family Group Decision Making, solution-focused practice, or the children’s social care sector.
Whilst this role is a managerial role, and not day-to-day family-facing we do make space for our Programme Managers to hold a limited number of referrals each year to nurture skills and practice experience. Full practitioner training is provided for all Daybreak employees.
The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. A successful candidate would also need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and communities in and around Bromley and Hackney on a regular basis, depending on service needs. Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is needed.
What does a week look like for a Daybreak Programme Manager?
No two weeks are the same, but as a Programme Manager you can expect to balance a mix of operational oversight, supporting your freelancer team, and stakeholder engagement. Typical activities include:
Ensuring a quality service for families, and delivering on contract aims
- Reviewing and triaging referrals, including case discussions with referrers.
- Quality-assuring referrals and Family Plans, ensuring procedures are followed and records are kept up to date in our case management system.
- Monitoring case records to make sure Family Group Conferences are progressing appropriately, and accurate records are being kept.
- Collating and analysing performance data (KPIs), using MS Excel and other tools.
- Writing quarterly reports for commissioners, analysing service delivery, providing narratives and identifying areas for development.
Working with your freelancer team of Coordinators
- Allocating new referrals to our team of freelance Independent Coordinators.
- Engaging Coordinators in best practice discussions, providing guidance to overcoming barriers or issues.
- Acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, reviewing incident reports and escalating when required.
- Hosting in-person and online Practice Development Groups to share key messages and facilitate best practice discussions.
- Recruiting, inducting, and supporting new Coordinators - from advertising and interviews to observing practice.
- Reviewing and signing off invoices from freelance Coordinators.
Working with external stakeholders and referrers
- Building relationships with referrers such as Social Workers, through consultations and attending team meetings.
- Promoting our services to commissioners and senior managers in children’s social care, ensuring referrals are high quality whilst also raising awareness of the value of FGCs and our service.
Contributing to the wider Charity aims
- Attending Programme Manager and staff team meetings.
- Contributing ideas and expertise to strengthen processes, improve service delivery, expand our offer to families, and support Daybreak’s wider charitable goals.
DETAILS
- Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
- Location: The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. There is also occasionally travel to Southampton (Head Office) for meetings and other areas, based on operational need.
- Working pattern: 30 hours per week; to discuss schedule with the successful candidate.
- We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download the recruitment pack and application form, below, and return to our head office email address. If you need any help with your application or have any questions about the role, please contact us via email or or phone.
CLOSING DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025INTERVIEWS: 9 OCTOBER 2025, in London (1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ)
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The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA.
Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences.
This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support.
You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.)
Role: General Manager
Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees
Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year
Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding
Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes.
Benefits: Training and development opportunities
Probation Period: 3 months
Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025
Management Responsibilities
- Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders.
- Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders
- Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work
- Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan
- Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives
- Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies.
- Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders
- Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work.
- Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies
- Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law
Other
● To work within DPA’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety
● To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices
Job Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
• A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre
• Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring
• Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice
• Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications
• Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people
• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise
• Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers.
• A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals.
Skills & Attributes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We’re excited to hear from you!
To apply, please read the recruitment document and fill in the application forms together with a CV and cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it.
Please email us if you have any queries.
Different Planet Arts are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion among all our staff and artists. We are interested in applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences, and are dedicated to providing a supportive, respectful, and dynamic workplace. We’re excited to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 2
Salary: £49,872
Hours: 37.5
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain
Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:
- Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
- Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
- Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
- Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.
You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.
DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:
- Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
- Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
- Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
- Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
- Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
- Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
- Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
- Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
- Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
- Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
- Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;
- Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;
- Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
- Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
- Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
- Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
- Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
- Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
- Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
- Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
- Provide support to organisational projects as required;
- Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
- Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
- Represent ShelterBox as required;
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Corporate Fundraising Manager
Permanent
Salary: £42,000 to £47,000 per annum, plus benefits
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
London N1
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.
The role is being advertised as full-time, but we would consider someone working 4 days per week pro-rata.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 22nd September 2025
First Interviews: w/c 29th September 2025
Second interviews (optional): w/c 6th October 2025
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Manager has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF); the UK’s leading cancer prevention charity focusing on the link between cancer and risk factors such as diet, body weight and physical activity.
We are seeking an outstanding corporate fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Development team. This is a key role for the organisation, proactively leading on new business; delivering mid and high-value partnerships and maintaining a healthy and active pipeline of new prospects to support the long-term sustainability of our work. The successful candidate will develop compelling proposals and pitches to build new relationships and provide excellent stewardship for existing corporate partners. They will manage and deliver the Corporate Partnerships strategy, annual operational plan, and income forecasting and develop accurate annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against plan and setting KPIs and targets.
We are looking for an individual able to demonstrate a significant track record of success in achieving and exceeding set income targets in corporate fundraising as well as developing and delivering a corporate fundraising strategy, annual budgets, and delivery plans. Excellent written and creative skills, with experience in developing engaging proposals and applications for funding is crucial as is the ability to organise, prioritise, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Strong networking skills with the ability to manage high-profile relationships professionally and tactfully are essential.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date.
You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development.
We activate teenagers’ confidence, optimism and skills to play their part in the world today, through performing and sharing extraordinary music.
We are looking for a Youth Support Manager to deliver outstanding pastoral support and safeguarding across NYO’s national programme. This role is central to ensuring that young people feel happy, listened to and secure while participating in NYO activities. It combines practical management, team leadership and youth-centred insight to embed NYO’s ethos into every aspect of delivery.
Working closely with the Head of Youth Development, you will manage the freelance Support Team and lead the Youth Support Co-ordinator, ensuring that safeguarding, welfare and inclusion are implemented consistently. You’ll be confident handling conversations with teenagers and their parents/carers, managing sensitive information, and coordinating logistics in a busy residential environment. You’ll also deputise for the Head of Youth Development when required, leading operational briefings and representing the team in cross-programme conversations.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people’s wellbeing and development through music. You’ll work closely with colleagues across planning, programmes and operations, and be a visible and responsive point of contact for young people and staff on the ground.
At the National Youth Orchestra, you'll work as part of a supportive, friendly, and adventurous staff team. Learning and personal growth are intrinsic to every role.
Our offices near Holborn in central London are a hive of activity, a space for collaboration and ideas. Hybrid working is standard for most roles, with a flexible and supportive culture. NYO offers a season ticket loan scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, retail and entertainment discounts, and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
Visit our website to find out more and apply
Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 29 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Help at Home programme across Cambridgeshire. You will oversee service delivery, manage a team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality support for clients transitioning from hospital, or coping with illness at home.
About Us
Care Network Cambridgeshire is a trusted, local charity dedicated to helping people stay healthy, independent, and connected within their communities. We support individuals across the entire county, empowering them to live fulfilling lives at home and in their neighbourhoods. Our Help at Home service provides free, short-term practical and emotional support to adults who are being discharged from hospital or are experiencing challenges at home. We work closely with volunteers, health professionals, and community partners to ensure timely, person-centred care that prevents hospital readmissions and promotes wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Help at Home service across multiple districts
• Supervise and support staff and volunteers to deliver client-centred care
• Maintain strong relationships with NHS discharge teams, social care professionals, and community organisations
• Monitor service performance, outcomes, and reporting using our CRM and other systems
• Promote the service to potential clients, referrers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety policies
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and funding proposals
What We’re Looking For
You will be a confident leader with a background in health, social care, or community services. You will bring:
• Proven experience in service management or coordination
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• A passion for supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams and locations
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards
Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
Apply
If you think we’re a fit for each other, please send a letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in our person specification, along with your CV by 09:00hrs Monday 22nd September.
We are a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, please make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed as soon as possible to allow you to apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,000 FTE (approx £24,800 pro rata)
Hours: Part time - 28 hours per week
Days and times: To be agreed
Contract: Fixed term - 2 years
Responsible to: Director of Resources
Location: 3 Chapel Court, 126 Church Road, Hayes UB3 2LW (map) - Age UK HHB operate a hybrid and flexible working policy on successful completion of induction
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 22nd September
Interviews: TBC
ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION
At Age UK HHB we have a wide range of volunteers and volunteer roles that enable us to deliver our services and reach our service users. We could not do what we do without our fantastic volunteers and providing the right support and training enables both Age UK HHB and our volunteers to develop and grow.
Working across Age UK HHB you will lead on the delivery of our volunteer programme and will be responsible for the recruitment of new volunteers and the support of existing volunteers and stakeholders to maintain a positive volunteer experience.
We are looking for someone with good working knowledge of the volunteer sector combined with strong collaborative and communication skills to creatively deliver and drive our strategy to explore new volunteering opportunities across the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new colleague to work with us from January 2026. They will have exceptional organisational abilities and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year.
Head of People & Operations is senior leadership and multidisciplinary role, requiring project management expertise, operational skills, and experience in human resources. A great people person, you will be able to hit the ground running with a solutions focused attitude and approach.
Avon Needs Trees is a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of twenty six, over 1,600 volunteers and ownership of 600 acres of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover by overseeing and bringing out the best in both our people and our projects, enabling us to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and enhance complementary habitats. You will have management oversight of our woodland site and (subject to funding) a Lower Chew Landscape Recovery project that will see thousands of acres of local land managed in harmony with nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.