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Café and Visitor Centre Assistant
Do you have a flair for hospitality and excellent people skills?
Join an award-winning visitor centre that tells the story of a young Welsh girl changed the lives of millions!
Set on the edge of Llyn Tegid, the centre tells Mary Jones’s story through multimedia and interactive displays in a Grade 2-listed building. Complete with a picnic area, café and children’s playground, Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre offers a great time out for children and adults alike.
Position: Café and Visitor Centre Assistant
Location: Bala, North Wales
Hours: Full-time role 9 am – 5 pm Wednesday to Sundays plus Bank Holidays Part-time or job share arrangements will be considered
Salary: £25,100 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th June 2025. We are actively recruiting for this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received. Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the advert closes. If you're interested, please apply as soon as possible.
The Role
We’re looking for people with a flair for hospitality and excellent interpersonal skills. Working as part of a team, you’ll assist in the day-to-day running of Mary Jones Pilgrim Centre. From preparing and serving fresh food in the café, to inspiring visitors with the story of Mary Jones in the visitor centre, you’ll provide guests with a first-class visitor experience.
If you want a really interesting role, set in a beautiful location… then apply today!
About You
You will have:
- Experience of dealing with members of the public, perhaps in the retail or hospitality sector
- Experience of handling money, giving customers change and cashing up the till at the end of the day
Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.
The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.
You may also have experience in areas such as Café, Restaurant, Visitor Centre, Café Assistant, Visitor Assistant, Retail Assistant, Shop Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Waiter, Waitress, Front of House, Kitchen Assistant.
Cynorthwyydd Caffi a Chanolfan Ymwelwyr
Oes gen ti ddawn am letygarwch, ynghyd â sgiliau da gyda phobl?
Ymunwch â chanolfan sydd wedi ennill gwobrau am ddweud stori merch ifanc Gymreig a newidiodd fywydau miliynau!
Wedi ei leoli wrth ymyl Llyn Tegid, mae'r ganolfan yn adrodd stori Mary Jones trwy gyflwyniadau aml-gyfrwng a rhyngweithiol mewn adeilad cofrestredig Gradd 2. Gyda safle picnic, caffi a pharc chwarae i blant, mae Canolfan Pererin Mary Jones yn cynnig amser gwych i blant ac oedolion.
Rôl: Cynorthwyydd Caffi a Chanolfan Ymwelwyr
Lleoliad: Bala, gogledd Cymru
Oriau: Llawn-amser o 9yb-5yp Dydd Mercher I Ddydd Sul, gan gynnwys dyddiau G yl y Banc. Wnawn ystyried rhan-amser neu rannu swydd.
Cyflog: £25,100 y flwyddyn
Contract: Parhaol
Dyddiad Cau: Mehefin 30, 2025. Rydym yn recriwtio’n weithredol ar gyfer y rôl hon ac fe fyddwn ni’n adolygu ceisiadau pan gânt eu derbyn. Anogir ceisiadau cynnar, gan y gall y swydd gael ei llenwi cyn i’r hysbyseb ddod i ben. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb, plîs gwnewch gais cyn gynted â phosibl.
Y Rôl:
Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sydd â dawn am letygarwch. a sgiliau rhyngbersonol rhagorol. Gan weithio fel rhan o dîm, byddwch yn helpi i redeg y Ganolfan o ddydd i ddydd. O baratoi a gweini bwyd ffres yn y caffi, hyd at ysbrydoli ymwelwyr gyda stori Mary Jones yn y ganolfan ymwelwyr, byddwch yn darparu profiad a chroeso o'r radd flaenaf i'r ymwelwyr.
Os ydych am rôl wirioneddol ddiddorol, wedi'i lleoli mewn lle hardd... yna gwna gais heddiw!
Amdanat ti
Bydd gennych:
- Profiad o ddelio â’r cyhoedd, efallai yn y sector manwerthu a lletygarwch
- Profiad o ddelio â phres, rhoi newid i gwsmeriaid a chyllido'r til ar ddiwedd y dydd.
Dylech ddarparu eich CV a datganiad o 250 gair sy'n amlinellu eich diddordeb a'ch addasrwydd ar gyfer y swydd hon.
Mae'r elusen yn falch o fod yn Gyflogwr Cyfartal sy’n gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth ac yn dymuno adlewyrchu hyn yn ei gweithleoedd. Croesawir ceisiadau gan bobl sy'n cynrychioli pob rhan o'r gymuned.
Efallai hefyd y bydd gennych brofiad mewn meysydd fel Café, Bwyty, Canolfan Ymwelwyr, Cynorthwyydd Café, Cynorthwyydd Canolfan Ymwelwyr, Cynorthwyydd Manwerthu, Cynorthwyydd Siop, Cynorthwyydd Gwesty, Gweinydd, Gweinyddes, Cynorthwyydd Cegin.
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!
The Diocese of Coventry represents the Church of England in Coventry and Warwickshire. With a network of 200 parishes, there is a Christian presence in every local community. There is a rich variety of people and traditions, which are united in our shared mission of "worshipping God, making new disciples, transforming communities".
The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (DBF) manages the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese and its associated entities as well as managing activities to serve and equip these parishes through various activities and projects.
The Finance & Governance team handle all matters concerning Diocesan and Cathedral finance including the administration and collection of parish share, paying invoices and expenses, budgeting, annual statutory, management accounts, clergy stipends, staff salaries, advice to parishes on parochial finance matters.
This role covers the full range of work in an accounting system dealing with input to and output from all ledgers with specific responsibility for the administration of parish shares and fees including the issuing of regular statements to parishes. The purpose is to ensure that the accounting system has accurate and timely financial data which is available to those who require it either for decision-making or for external reports and accounts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated
Location: Ilkley Shelter Shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 16th June at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Ilkley shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything,
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Advisor
Salary£32,000.00 per annum
LocationHome Based
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Home Based
Salary: £32,000.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1095697
There’s a new opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation! YMCA England & Wales is seeking an accomplished HR Advisor to join our national People Services team, supporting our operations across England and Wales.
In this field-based role, you'll act as a trusted HR partner to retail managers and teams, offering proactive and expert advice across a broad spectrum of HR matters. From employee relations and absence management to training delivery and change support, you’ll be integral in driving positive employee experiences and upholding YMCA’s ethos and people-first culture.
About YMCA England & Wales:
YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We are committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.
What you’ll be doing:
- Advising managers on employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability cases
- Monitoring absence, conducting welfare meetings, and managing Occupational Health referrals
- Supporting store teams through regular visits, building relationships and trust
- Delivering training sessions to upskill managers and promote HR best practice
- Supporting HR projects, change initiatives, and data reporting
- Collaborating with the wider HR team and deputising for the Assistant Head of HR when needed
Who we’re looking for:
- MCIPD-qualified or equivalent HR experience, ideally in a retail environment
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Confident managing casework with a fair, empathetic approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Willing to travel frequently (full driving licence required)
Join us and help shape the future of HR in a mission-led organisation that makes a difference to communities across the UK. If you’re passionate about people and want to bring your HR expertise to a cause that matters — we’d love to hear from you
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
Location: Rutherglen shop
Salary: £24,570.00 per annum, pro-rated
Contract: Fixed term contract ending September 2025
Hours: Part time, 22.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday the 18th of June at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Rutherglen shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
· We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter Scotland
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
At Shelter Scotland, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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!
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata £12,750 for 6-month fixed term contract)
Responsible to: Head of Finance
Location: Birmingham, Hybrid working model — 1 day a week in the office, 4 days at home
Hours of Work: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed term 6-month contract
Benefits:
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits package including:
- Meaningful professional development — personalised support from our Finance Director to help you grow and succeed in your career. This includes full AAT study support, mentorship, and the opportunity to broaden your experience in a dynamic finance environment.
- Annual Leave – 38 days! 25 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution / 3% employee contribution.
- Health Cash Plan – discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme – counselling and GPs available 24 hours a day.
The Active Wellbeing Society: Who we are
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives. Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference — whether at an individual level or more widely.
By working collaboratively with communities, we aim to bring about sustainable change on a social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.
Key Requirements: What you'll bring with you
All criteria are essential — your application will be assessed on all points detailed below.
- AAT Level 2 qualification is required — please note we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not currently hold an AAT Level 2 qualification (or higher).
- Accounts Receivable experience is essential.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
- Experience with month-end and year-end procedures.
- Experience of managing multiple deadlines with a track record of delivering under pressure.
- Familiar with Accounts Payable processes.
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel knowledge (including use of formulas and data analysis).
- Part-qualified accountant or studying towards a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential.
Experience, Knowledge and Values:
The below is a reflection of what you'll be responsible for:
- Assisting with cashbook reconciliation.
- Assisting in raising sales invoices — verifying orders and updating the finance system (Accounts IQ).
- Sending out relevant invoices via email.
- Reconciling bank and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintaining the Accounts Receivable ledger, covering all aspects including invoicing, receipts and credit control.
- Preparing and maintaining monthly cashflow reports in Excel to a high standard.
- Taking ownership of the monthly spend report in Excel, with a clear understanding of legal entity transactions, inter-company transactions and project spend complexity.
- Managing café cashflow — handling reconciliation and reporting.
- Supporting the year-end audit process.
You will work closely with the Head of Finance and the wider operational teams, contributing to the delivery of robust financial controls and reporting across the organisation.
Legacy Group Consulting LTD are recruiting on behalf of Solar Aid for a Supporter Care Officer;
Location: North East London
Contract: Full Time, Permanent – 37.5 hours
Salary: £27,900pa to £29,700pa – depending on experience
Closing Date: Close of Business Thursday 26th June
Why this role matters
We are working with an amazing, international charity – Solar Aid where their mission is to light up every home, school and clinic in Sub – Saharan Africa by 2030, using safe, clean, solar power to recruit someone fantastic for this role.
This role isn’t just about tasks and responsibilities, it’s about joining a team where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference.
What you’ll be doing
As the Supporter Care Officer, you'll be part of wider fundraising team, reporting to brilliant Supporter Care Manager – a small but might team. You’ll be at the heart of helping deliver outstanding supporter care experience, assisting the smooth running of fundraising operations and smooth handling of non-supporter communications.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Making sure every supporter feels heard, valued, and appreciated
- Managing donation processes and supporter communications with care and efficiency
- Supporting the team with admin tasks that keep everything running smoothly
- Working closely with colleagues across teams to create a brilliant supporter experience
- Develop and refresh supporter journeys across engagement channels, working with Engagement and Digital teams
- Review and refresh “thank you” materials, communications and processes.
- Respond to supporter enquiries received by phone and email, acting as a first point of contact for supporters.
- Contribute to the integrity of the database by amending supporter details as necessary and recognising areas for improvement to support the Supporter Experience Manager with maintenance of the CRM.
What you’ll bring
We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box - we’re looking for someone who’s curious, committed, and ready to learn. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience in customer service, supporter care, or a similar rolerking knowledge of online fundraising
- Strong communication skills and a real empathy for people
- Good working knowledge of online fundraising
- Comfortable using databases, emails, and admin systems – they use Salesforce – if you have experience of this, would be advantageous
- A positive attitude and a willingness to pitch in
What’s in it for you
The chance to be part of an organisation that’s making tangible impact
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- A working environment where new ideas and testing new things is strongly encouraged.
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Opportunities for training, learning and growth
- 7% employer pension contribution
- 25 days’ annual leave
How to apply
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.
You can apply by sending your CV and a short cover note to Seema Choudhury at Legacy Group Consultancy LTD
If you are shortlisted for interview stage (it will be a 2 stage interview process – one informal chat during week commencing 30th June and one formal interview at the London office, likely to be week commencing 7th July
A note on equity
We actively encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are underrepresented in the charity sector. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to ask - we’re here to make this accessible to everyone.
Let's build your legacy together
Reports To: Volunteer Manager
Division: Charity
Team: Volunteering
Location: Cannock
Direct Reports: 3 Volunteer Support Assistants
Purpose of the Role
They believe every disabled child deserves a better future. For over 30 years, they’ve provided specialist equipment and support to families across the UK, becoming the largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children in the country. Volunteers play a vital role in this mission — contributing their time, skills, and passion to help them change lives.
As the Opportunity Centre Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Opportunity Centre in Cannock. This inclusive environment brings together volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities to support their work by processing donated stock for sale in their retail stores. In this hands-on and rewarding role, you will manage staff and volunteers, support recruitment and onboarding, and ensure the smooth, safe, and effective operation of the Centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily management of the Opportunity Centre and ensure smooth operations
- Supervise volunteers and Volunteer Support Assistants, providing appropriate guidance and assigning stock-related tasks based on skills and ability
- Monitor and ensure timely and accurate stock processing in line with set standards
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the volunteer database (training, hours, contact information)
- Ensure the availability of equipment and resources for stock processing
- Support recruitment, induction, and training of new volunteers
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and policies within the Centre
- Organise and participate in volunteer engagement events and activities
- Manage corporate volunteering days, including welcoming and inducting attendees
- Participate in external volunteer recruitment and promotional events
- Handle lifting and movement of stock as needed (e.g. cartons, roll cages)
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role
- Experience working with or supporting volunteers, ideally across a diverse range of abilities
- Understanding of the value and impact of volunteering in the charity sector
Skills
- Confident and collaborative leader who can motivate and support others
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of volunteering legislation and best practices (desirable)
Attributes
- Passionate about volunteering and inclusion
- Compassionate and approachable, with a people-first mindset
- Respectful, supportive, and a team player
- Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality
Other Requirements
- Adhere to their internal policies, including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity
- Willingness to train, learn, and grow within the role
- This position requires an Enhanced DBS Check
Why Join Them?
You’ll be part of a charity making a real difference. You’ll work in a supportive and inclusive environment, helping to empower volunteers while contributing directly to improving the lives of disabled children and their families.
REF-221 876
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!
Job title: Meetings and Events Manager
Reports to: Senior Manager, Team and Operations
Hours of work: Full time
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 according to experience
Location: High Holborn, London (this role is office based located between Russell Square and Chancery Lane)
Job type: Permanent
Job summary
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a Society of over 1,700 members from 100 countries, who work in, or are interested in tropical medicine and global health.
RSTMH organises and participates in events as a crucial way of showcasing, discussing, and debating key areas of tropical medicine and global health research and practice. Our range of events are wide. We deliver conferences and webinars, social events, research meetings for early career professionals, and high-profile debates and discussions. They happen across the UK and around the world, both online and in person. Our events add to the impact of our work in tropical medicine and global health, but also raise funds to allow us to continue our work as a charity.
The Meetings and Events Manager would lead on the delivery of the RSTMH meeting and events strategy. The role requires a self-starter who is excited by the prospect of working on such a broad range of meetings and events. The candidate needs to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and to be organised, flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be comfortable liaising with venues for meetings space, developing budgets for events, managing logistical aspects of the events programme and setting up new events online and in person.
Main responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the meetings and events programme, achieving its financial and other goals and KPIs under the existing strategy
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of the events with a focus on expanding global reach, supporting careers, and improving the financial position
- Manage events from conception to completion - delivering events to the highest standard to meet their objectives of success – quality and cost effectiveness
- Attend the Meetings and Events Committee, optimising meetings including helping set the agendas, leading discussions, writing minutes, liaising with the Chair
- Assist to identify, appoint, and manage Scientific Chairs, Committees, and Sub Committees to secure event speakers, secure attendees and sponsors
- Overall management of the income being delivered from ticket sales, sponsorship and other income streams linked to meetings and events, with support from line manager and CEO
- Responsible for the income and expenditure budgets and monthly reforecasts for our meetings and events, and ensuring accurate financial record keeping
- Support and train colleagues to run meetings and events online.
- Work with the team to develop all event materials – physical and digital
- Work with CEO and Senior Manager to identify sponsors, develop proposals and negotiate income
- Produce comprehensive event briefings for speakers, team, and Board
- Support and attend events, sometimes out of office hours, in and out of the UK
- Evaluate and report on the success of each event and consider areas of improvement
- Ensure up to date event information is publicised on the website and on other RSTMH channels
- Work with the team at RSTMH to develop and implement a marketing plan for events
- Manage all event enquiries, from external and internal stakeholders
- Liaise with and manage relationships with event stakeholders internally and externally, including suppliers, members, committees, Board, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors
- Work with the Membership Manager to maximise the engagement of event attendees in RSTMH’s work, and conversion of events attendees to be members
- Develop processes to ensure we capture all data from events, through our CRM
- Ensure efficient processes exist for ticket sales, paying expenses and invoices and all other aspects of RSTMH meetings and events
- Develop longer-term event strategy for RSTMH
- Document and maintain accurate process and guidance documents for the Meeting and Events role.
Person specification
- Professional and articulate
- Degree level education or relevant proven work experience
- At least 3 years proven track record of managing and delivering in person and online events including selecting and negotiating agreements with suppliers, drawing up cost and income budgets, delivering events and monitoring and evaluating their success
- Strong experience of working with a CRM system
- Experience of running online events, with knowledge of variety of platforms
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Evidence of working with events committees and managing suppliers to deliver events
- Strong budget management experience including forecasting, and planning
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills
- Evidence of working with team and Board members
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Can-do attitude to take ownership of events
- Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you
- Passion for RSTMH and its work
- Reliable team player – able to identify areas of interaction with other activities of our work, and able to work with team to increase success
- Willingness to work unsocial hours as required, and to undertake travel outside of London and the UK, with reasonable notice
- Motivation to hit the ground running
The deadline for this role is 5pm BST 13th July.
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates before this date so may close recruitment before the deadline.
Please click the apply button and send your CV and a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words to include how your experience matches the duties and skills for the role, it will be sent automatically to us. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. (Please insert your supporting statement where it asks for your cover message or covering letter).
No agencies please.
Please click the apply button and send your CV and a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words to include how your experience matches the duties and skills for the role, it will be sent automatically to us. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. (Please insert your supporting statement where it asks for your cover message or covering letter).
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Location: Bath, United Kingdom (Hybrid – 2 days in office)
Salary: £31,862.76
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025 11:59pm
At Bath Cats and Dogs Home, we believe every cat and dog deserves the chance to live a healthy life in a loving home. From rescue and rehabilitation to rehoming and outreach, we’re here to transform lives — and none of that is possible without our incredible supporters.
We’re looking for a creative Individual Giving Manager to lead and grow a vital area of our fundraising. With responsibility for a portfolio spanning regular giving, cash appeals, in-memory giving, legacy marketing, raffles and lotteries, with a strong and committed supporter base, you’ll develop compelling campaigns that connect with supporters and grow and expand our supporter base.
This is a pivotal role in a collaborative, supportive team – and a chance to shape how we tell our story, steward our donors, and secure the future of our work.
About the role
As the Individual Giving Manager you will:
- Plan and deliver exciting and engaging multi-channel fundraising campaigns
- Use data and insight to drive performance, monitor results, and build cases for growth
- Lead on supporter journeys, working closely with our Comms and Animal Operations teams
- Line manage our Individual Giving Assistant, helping them develop and thrive
- Manage income streams forecast to raise £300,000+ this year, with clear ambitions for growth
This is an exciting time to join us. We’ve just completed a major redevelopment of our Vet Suite, Animal Intake, and Rehoming rooms — and we’re working in brand new, open plan office onsite with plenty of opportunity to meet the cats and dogs and see firsthand the difference your role makes e as we develop a bold new strategy for the future.
About you
We’re looking for someone who’s confident leading IG, RG, or prize-led fundraising programmes, ideally with:
- Strong experience in direct marketing and/or digital fundraising
- A collaborative mindset and data-driven approach
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- CRM confidence (Raiser’s Edge is a bonus)
- A passion for animal welfare and excellent supporter experience
What we offer
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Flexible, hybrid working (2+ days in office)
- 3% employer pension contribution (Smart Pensions)
- HSF health plan and free eye care
- Discounted pet care at our on-site Vet Suite
- Cycle to Work scheme and Perkbox membership
For an informal, confidential conversation, contact:
Nathan Fuller – Head of Fundraising and Trading
nathanfuller (at) bcdh. org. uk
Apply by 11:59 on Sunday 29 June 2025
Join us and help give every animal the second chance they deserve.
Every cat and dog should enjoy a healthy life and a happy home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base, Sea Cadets Stores
Contract: 35hrs per week - Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
Are you a hands-on Warehouse Logistics Manager and Head of Department looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for a Head of Logistics and Trading to join our team responsible for the management and duties arising from the MSSC stores team and Sea Cadets Shop orders, and other departmental functions.
We are looking for a capable, ambitious person, able to accept increasing responsibilities, as the department transitions significant staff/role changes in the coming months.
Responsibilities
- To manage the operations of the MSSC Logistics & Trading department, which includes motor transport management for the MSSC.
- To be line manager to the Logistics & Trading Team.
- Be Building Manager responsible for the safety and security of all machinery, staff and operations within Sea Cadet Stores.
- Be responsible for budgetary control and finances associated with the department.
- To provide warehouse management and administrative oversite to operations for receipt and dispatch of online shop orders, MoD and MSSC stores held on loan throughout the MSSC.
- Liaise with SCC units, contractors, suppliers and MoD, to effectively deliver an efficient, effective department.
- Be responsible for maintain appropriate levels of MoD and Sea Cadets Shop stock.
- Liaise with Royal Navy regarding use of RN systems for purchasing uniforms and other RN provided equipment.
- Manage warehouse receipt and dispatch, ensuring that all orders are dispatched within specified timelines.
- Manage the operations of the Westminster Stores and Sea Cadets Shop online systems, ensuring that all records are maintained and up to date and accurate.
- Be prepared to assist with the manual aspects of warehouse activities as required.
- Liaise with Royal Navy and Captain of Sea Cadets regarding changing uniform requirements.
- Liaise with fundraising team to develop a strategy for increasing sales in the SCC shop.
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience of line management responsibilities and managing a team.
- To successfully undergo MoD security clearance to SC level.
- To operate the counterbalance for lift (training will be provided if necessary).
Desirable
Experience of logistics work within the Royal Navy or Cadet Forces as an adult.
Benefits
Benefits
- Limited flexible Working hours
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
- National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record and higher level security check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: A short walk from Edgeware Road station
Hours: 21 hours a week
Duration: 5/6 months
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable members of society in securing a better and safe future for themselves and for their children?
If so then this interim Finance Manager role is the right role for you.
Reporting to the CEO and overseeing the work of a part time Finance Assistant you will ensure that all financial operations, reporting and planning is completed in a timely manner.
Working as part time Finance Manager your day to day duties will include;
• Overseeing the finance operations including sales and purchase ledger
• Completing weekly payment runs
• Overseeing the completion of monthly payroll run of 40 people
• Completing monthly management accounts
• Producing monthly management packs and presenting figures to the board and finance committee
• Support the fundraising team with bids and grants applications
• Completing budgets
• Maintaining monthly cashflow forecasts offering advise where necessary
The skills you will bring to the position of Finance Manager will include;
• Knowledge of management accounting
• Prior experience in similar role ideally within a charity sector
• Experience of working with an accounting system such as Quickbooks
• Excellent financial management skills
If you are interested in applying for the position part time Finance Manager through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Charity People are thrilled to be working in partnership with the brilliant New Horizon Youth Centre as they search for Head of Fundraising and Development (maternity cover) to lead their passionate and successful fundraising team for a 12 month contract.
"London is a fantastic city to call home, but a central truth remains in the capital. Every year thousands of young people find themselves unhoused, unsupported and unsafe.
That's why New Horizon Youth Centre exists.
Founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of young people who were homeless and misusing drugs in the West End of London, today New Horizon Youth Centre continues to be a vital support network for 16-24-year-olds with nowhere else to go.
Through the services we provide at our day centre, via outreach and remotely, our multidisciplinary team of over 60 staff support thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in London to find safety, improve their wellbeing, develop skills for life and ultimately find somewhere that they can call home."
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Development (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Salary: £46,800 - £52,000
Responsible for: Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Grants Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Assistant
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Job Share
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and some additional time off over Christmas
- Employer contribution of 6% to a group personal pension scheme
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour helpline, access to counselling, contributions towards medical expenses, discounted gym memberships, high street vouchers and more
- Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
- Staff Loan Policy, including Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous Training budget and a Diversity Leadership Programme
- Regular Staff Away Days and teambuilding activities
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Development role is pivotal within the New Horizon Leadership Team, responsible for driving forward fundraising efforts and managing a small, dedicated team. This role involves developing and delivering a sustainable income strategy, ensuring high-quality stewardship for our donors, and contributing to the overall success of New Horizon Youth Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy across all fundraising streams. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Heads of Services to create compelling funding proposals.
- Income Generation: Achieve annual income targets and build a pipeline for future sustainable income. Oversee the submission of high-quality funding applications and manage fundraising activities with corporates, individuals, and events.
- Stewardship and Relationship Management: Provide excellent stewardship to donors, manage key fundraising relationships, and ensure effective fundraising systems and processes.
- Team Leadership: Support and lead the fundraising team, providing clear objectives, supervision, and development opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- General Duties: Uphold the values of New Horizon Youth Centre, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to the Leadership Team's success.
About you
You will be passionate about the work and mission of New Horizon, and combine this with some previous experience of fundraising across multiple income streams. You will bring:
- Proven experience in meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales environment, ideally across multiple disciplines.
- Successful track record in building relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and high net worth individuals, securing six-figure gifts.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex arguments effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a fundraising team and volunteers.
- Passionate commitment to our mission and values.
If this maternity cover role sounds like you perfect next move, then do get in touch with to request a full job pack and to discuss the role in more detail.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
We exist to answer these questions.
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We do not accept this.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and detect eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise our five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful; we’d love to hear from you.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we achieve through partnership for people with sight loss. We are looking for an experienced new business fundraiser with a solid track record of growing income generating partnerships, donations and sponsorship from companies.
This role will lead on identifying and initiating relationships with prospective corporate donors and nurturing existing relationships to grow income significantly. You will line manage a Partnerships Officer and have support from a shared Partnerships Assistant.
Responsible to
Director of Development
Direct reports
X1 Partnerships Officer
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role, 35 hours a week. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£44,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience)
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Role Responsibilities
Priorities include:
· Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising income plan across, Corporate Donations, Corporate Grants, Charity of the Year, Sponsorship, Cause Related Marketing, Payroll Giving, Gifts in Kind and Pro Bono relationships.
· Develop and implement inspiring stewardship events.
· Work closely with High Value Team and Retail Partnerships colleagues to maximise cross team opportunities.
Income growth:
· Grow the corporate new business pipeline with a balanced focus on long term income generating partnerships.
· Develop and implement new fundraising products, especially hybrid, to drive income from existing partners and new prospects. This will include challenge events and employee-led fundraising opportunities.
· Maximise income from existing corporate partners (and links through trustees, vice presidents, community, and major donors) through a clearly defined programme of research, networking, applications and excellent stewardship.
· Along with senior colleagues, represent the new organisation at virtual/ face-to-face meetings with existing partners and prospects, successfully engaging them with our emerging aims and objectives.
· Involve senior colleagues, trustees and other key stakeholders to open networks and support cultivation plans to ensure that peer-to-peer approaches are maximised.
· Using a wide array of digital and traditional channels to steward through storytelling and to thank.
Research:
· To direct the work of the shared Partnerships Assistant in researching, identifying, and maximising the potential of new corporate prospects using information held within the supporter databases as well as external sources such as LinkedIn, and business press.
Relationship building:
· Ensure all corporate relationships receive exceptional stewardship and that appropriate cultivation plans are developed, maintained and implemented – in particular, quality and timely reporting of impact achieved against funding provided.
· Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within current and potential corporate partners to embed the organisation as a charity with a strong reputation for meeting the needs of corporate supporters.
· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view the impact of their funding first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
· Support the Chair, CEO and Director of Development to develop senior relationships with funders where appropriate, including support with arrangement of cultivation events, project visits and meetings through excellent research and timely briefing.
Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation:
· Facilitate and encourage new leads by building warm links with colleagues and coordinate relationship management between teams to ensure most appropriate relationship for the donor.
· Work with fellow fundraisers to run virtual and face to face events throughout the year to provide opportunities to thank our current corporate supporters and engage new prospects.
· Collaborate with other members of the department to ensure corporate work is integrated across fundraising with all opportunities maximised.
· Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to create toolkits and materials for corporate relationships to maximise fundraising opportunities.
· Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop on brand presentations for prospective and existing partnerships.
· Work with the Grants and Impact team to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective corporate donors in order to prepare high-quality tailored proposals.
Reporting:
· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress and impact reports to feed back to donors in a timely fashion.
· Monitor income and expenditure to ensure sound ROI on all activities.
· Ensure accurate records of all relationships are maintained on the supporter database.
· Regularly report to senior leadership on agreed KPIs and income achieved and forecast.
Leadership & management:
· Work as part of the fundraising management team, alongside the Director of Development and other high value team colleagues to deliver and implement the strategy.
· Seek out opportunities within the for profit and NFP sectors to raise awareness of our cause and aims.
Other:
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the charity.
· Keep up to date with developments in the sector, business industry and key new initiatives in our field.
· To always work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:
· Strong evidence of experience and success of corporate fundraising or within a face-to-face sales role
· Proven track record of securing gifts/ sales more than £50,000.
· Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially.
· Matrix managing colleagues to achieve collectively.
· Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering high value corporate partnership events.
· Demonstrable success in writing successful funding proposals and reports.
· Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans whilst also delivering and reporting against them.
· An effective and confident networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Track record of managing complex relationships with funders/ clients, involving sophisticated reporting and stewardship.
· Experience of implementing new fundraising/ income generating strategies.
· Effective time-management skills with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.
· Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
Personal qualities
Required:
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· An accomplished storyteller, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.
· Excellent financial fluency.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied personal workload.
· Positive, friendly, polite and supportive of others.
· Excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively and quickly to make a convincing case for support.
· Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing cases for support that match donor interests to funding needs/projects.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Experience in a medical research, social impact, or disability work environment.
· Knowledge and experience of managing Appeals.
· Working as part of a team on Fundraising Galas/Balls.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave, financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to a two-stage interview online via MS Teams and face-to-face.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Warehouse Operations Manager
Dual site – Donation Centre in Harrogate and Warehouse in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – in line with the needs of the charity and rota
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Warehouse Operations Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operations Manager you will oversee the Manse Lane Warehouse in Knaresborough, including donation sorting, storage, and supporting the eCommerce and Facilities teams.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will manage the smooth migration of the sorting operation from the Hornbeam Park Donation Centre to Knaresborough, ensuring minimal disruption for customers, staff, and volunteers. Once operational, you will lead stock control and movement across both the Warehouse and Donation Centre, ensuring both sites are well-resourced and run efficiently seven days a week. Although sorting will move to Knaresborough, donation handling will continue at Hornbeam Park, requiring ongoing process review to minimise stock double-handling.
Specifically, you will:
Warehouse Setup & Migration – initial objective
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Define goals, deliverables, and timelines for the new warehouse project.
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Create detailed project and budget plans with the Finance Business Partner.
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Identify resources, manage risks, and ensure operational alignment.
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Design an efficient warehouse layout and manage setup (equipment, tech, logistics).
Operational Handover & SOPs
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Develop and implement new SOPs and adjust existing ones to suit the new site.
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Support the Centre Manager with Duty Management planning and reconfigure the Hornbeam site to reflect its updated purpose.
Monitoring, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
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Monitor success of migration via KPIs (efficiency, inventory accuracy, staff feedback).
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Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and oversee risk assessments.
Ongoing Operational Management - Donation Centre & Warehouse
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Ensure smooth day-to-day running of both sites, maintaining compliance, service quality, and brand standards.
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Oversee the flow of donated stock from receipt to final distribution, minimising double handling and maintaining stock visibility.
Customer, Donor & Volunteer Experience
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Create a welcoming, professional environment for donors, supporters, and visitors.
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Maintain high standards of customer service and manage complaints locally where possible.
Duty Management
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Take an active Duty Manager role and ensure robust Duty Management across both sites.
Stock Logistics & Distribution
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Oversee logistics including donor collections, stock deliveries, and shop orders.
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Ensure appropriate stock allocation to retail/eCommerce based on demographics and demand.
People Management
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Line manage the Deputy Warehouse Manager, Sorting Assistants, Van Drivers, and volunteers.
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Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and high standards are upheld across the team.
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Lead on recruitment, training, performance management, wellbeing, and development.
Financial & Commercial Responsibility
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Operate within budget, ensuring spend is necessary and well-managed.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
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To be ideally educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience in a warehouse / operations management experience.
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To have proven experience in a warehouse operations role at manager level.
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To have experience of managing people and volunteers including recruitment and development.
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To have previous experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
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To have a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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To be highly organised with good time management skills.
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To be able to react to quickly changing dynamics and flexibility.
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To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To have strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and nurture talent.
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To have proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
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A professional qualification check and DBS check (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted).
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To have the ability to travel across the Yorkshire region if required.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 18 June 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.