Service manager jobs in east of england
Team Administrator
Overview
Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP) provide services to refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants in our area.
We are looking for a part-time Team Administrator to support us with administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of services we provide as well as support with the volunteer recruitment process. This post is funded by the National Lottery grant until February 2027 with possibilities of being extended. This is a part-time post of 18.5 hours a week and is office based in Watford.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills who understands the needs of our clients and partner organisations. In return we can offer you an interesting and rewarding role that enables you to give back to your community. We run a successful drop-in service every Tuesday from 11.30-1.30pm, a Social Hub for clients, as well as a number of ESOL classes. We have a full-time Caseworker and a part-time volunteer co-ordinator as well as over 60 volunteers.
Salary: £13,668 (£27,336 FTE)
Working hours: 18.5 hours per week, there is some flexibility regarding working days but must be available on a Tuesday.
Duration: This post is funded until Feb 2027 but, with good prospects of extension
Location: WTRRP, St Mary’s Church, Church St, Watford WD18 0EG
Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025
Interview dates: 29th and 30th of October 2025
We will ask for references from the successful candidate after interview, and also for your DBS if you have one issued in the last two years.
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Strategic Change Project Manager x 2
12 months fixed term contract
Full time (34.5 hours)
Hybrid between home and our Macmillan office (London, Shipley or Glasgow office)
£53,000 - £58,000 per annum
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for developing, planning, executing and evaluating projects in our Strategic Change portfolio – ensuring alignment to the wider vision and strategic direction of Macmillan and maintaining a focus on outcomes.
You will be working collaboratively with Business Leads across Macmillan, you will define the project’s objectives and drive progress throughout its life cycle.
The role will be deployed flexibly in line with organisational priorities, managing standalone projects, and projects within complex, cross-organisational change programmes, to agreed time, cost and quality criteria.
This role requires candidates to have demonstrable experience of operating in a very similar or comparable role.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrable experience of initiating, leading, planning and executing projects and project teams to deliver within a large, complex, organisation.
- Recognised project management qualification and experience of applying waterfall and agile delivery approaches to complex projects. Change management and/or business analysis qualifications and experience would also be desirable.
- Experience of developing robust and concise business cases including options appraisals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, flexing and adapting to changing circumstances.
- Preferable experience of managing projects involving procurement, technology implementation, people change, service development and process improvement.
- Experience of matrix managing project teams.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Friday 10th and Monday 13th October 2025
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.



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Outreach Housing Support Worker
Salary Banding: £28,050.00 per annum with potential to progress through salary band.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term contract until 15th November 2026
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Welwyn Garden City / Hatfield, Hertfordshire- Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable young people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to young people in need of support.
How will you make a difference?
Yu will deliver a high-quality housing advice service to all young people, aged 18-24yrs, who require housing advice & confirmation of their realistic housing options working closely with colleagues and partners to ensure the effective engagement of young people who could be in crisis to prevent current or repeat homelessness.
The young people we support are amazing, inspiring and courageous. The challenges they face can test even the most resilient and they often lack the support needed to see them through difficult times; leaving them stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We are looking for those who have the passion, patience and empathy to support our young people to overcome barriers and move forward in their lives, encouraging and enabling them to achieve and succeed.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, knowledgeable team and organisation
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme
What can you bring to the team?
- Candidates Must have a full clean driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the problems facing homeless young people.
- Ability to engage and motivate young people, strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be appropriately assertive.
- General administrative skills (filling, record keeping and computer literacy)
- Ability to work effectively with a full and varied workload with conflicting deadlines.
- Excellent understanding of confidentially with strict professional boundaries and personal integrity
- Excellent planning, organisational & time management skills
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and the constraints placed upon voluntary sector organisation (desirable)
- Have a flexible working approach to the needs of the service users.
- IT literacy including excel, word, teams and outlook
- Highly motivated with the ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive professional relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Willingness to work flexibly where required.
- A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences.
If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can. Closing Date 13th October 2025.
To apply please go to our website and click the link for Outreach Housing Support Worker
Recruitment morning will be held on 22nd October 2025 and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on a date to be confirmed.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
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MHC plays a vital role in addressing the local challenges relating to homelessness and hardship in the borough of Maidstone, Kent. Our Food Bank provides essential supplies to households forced to choose between heating and eating, especially during the harsh winter months. The MHC Day Centre provides a vital refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. Serving as a hub for essential services and support, the centre offers access to washing facilities, assistance with applications for benefits, jobs, and housing, and a nourishing home-cooked meal - all within a warm, friendly, and non-judgmental environment. Through these services, the centre helps restore dignity and stability to those in need. Meanwhile, our supported accommodation steps in where local councils may struggle to provide housing, helping individuals find long-term, stable solutions to their situation. We have been supporting the local homeless community for over 30 years and remain committed to continuing this vital work.
We are seeking a Manager to run our Day Centre and oversee the Food Bank and Goodsell House, our 10 bedded supportive housing unit
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You will manage a small, dedicated staff and volunteer group who provide ongoing support to homeless people, with the aim of moving them on to permanent accommodation wherever possible.
You will need effective leadership and management skills and will benefit from structured support from our Trustee group.
The working hours are 8am – 2.30pm and starting salary is £29K per annum, with a review after 6 months.
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Membership Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and talented Development team
We are looking for an experienced Membership Manager to join our small and friendly Development team (Fundraising and Membership) and drive our strategy for Membership. With a healthy existing membership base of nearly 15,000, and a database of 100,000 registrants, this role will support the Head of Development in delivering the best possible membership offer for families in the Twins Trust community. You will be supported by a Membership Officer to continually evaluate and improve our membership proposition, giving members a brilliant experience and ensuring we can secure sustainable income for the charity.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Four-five days per week (30 - 37 hours) Negotiable for the right candidate
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!). We are great at making jobs work around life.
Salary: £35k - £37k pro rata
Reports to: Head of Development
Work location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge, although entirely remote option is fine.
How to apply: CV and covering letter
Closing date: 8th October 2025
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be virtual and take place in September/October on a rolling basis
Purpose of the role
- Accountable for Twins Trust’s annual membership income, delivering a high-quality membership journey through all phases of membership
- Work closely with our Communications Team to develop and implement strategies to attract new members, and lead on retention plans to maximise member satisfaction and loyalty
- Line manage a Membership Officer, guiding them to provide excellent customer service to Twins Trust's members, process all membership income and maintain membership information on the database, Microsoft Dynamics
- Ensure membership processes – including processing income - are efficient, effective and implemented consistently
- Draw intelligence from our membership database, using surveys and analysing data to inform decisions that keep our membership offer fresh and relevant
- Champion the member voice internally, bringing together working groups to continuously improve our offer and ensure members’ needs are reflected in service delivery
- Collaborate with the Comms team to deliver our membership offer on our digital platforms and explore ways to harness technology to deliver what our members want and need in the long term
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in creating and delivering a membership strategy as well as managing the operational aspects of membership processing (database, compliance with codes of practice, data protection and BACS regulations). They should have excellent attention to detail, the ability to think creatively and analytically, excellent digital skills and IT skills, and a can-do attitude.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of delivering and marketing membership schemes
- Working understanding of admin processes relating to membership
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and internal colleagues
- Experience working in a CRM and analysing data to inform decision-making, Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus
- Excellent communications skills and attention to detail
- A creative and analytical approach to problem solving
- Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel.
- Enthusiasm for the issues we work on
Desirable
- Experience working with online payment/donation platforms, extracting and manipulating data.
- Experience of working with discount providers
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance and data protection
- Experience of creating a strategy around membership schemes
- Line management experience
Twins Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of families with twins, triplets or more.
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We’re looking for a Mass Participation Product Manager to lead the delivery and growth of our owned events portfolio, including our flagship Walk of Light and Walk the World campaigns, while shaping new and exciting supporter experiences.
Working in our Mass Participation team, you'll play a key role in managing end-to-end campaigns, developing innovative new products, and helping us grow income and supporter engagement across the UK.
You’ll bring experience in mass participation events, strong project and budget management skills, and a collaborative, innovative mindset. You’ll also be passionate about building excellent supporter journeys and using data to drive decisions and improve performance.
You'll be working with talented colleagues, agencies, and supporters, driving forward a bold fundraising strategy, and changing lives for people affected by blood cancer.
Expected travel for this role is: Whilst there are no fixed number of days per week required to attend the office, the successful candidate will be required to travel to meet internal and external stakeholders, attend monthly and quarterly team days in the London office and travel nationally to away days and fundraising events.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspective.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.




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About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the manager in the running of a 16+ residential service, and deputising when the manager is not available, to ensure the delivery of high quality transition services for young people, promoting their independence and increasing life skills.
You will be responsible for the management of our enthusiastic and diverse team, including Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers. If you’re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward, we would love to hear from you!
Applicants should have
- At least two year’s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals.
- A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people.
- Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people.
- Experience of effectively managing, motivating and supervising staff.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements.
- Demonstrable ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member.
- Numeracy skills to manage budgets efficiently and contribute to the budgetary process
- Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends and participate in the On-Call system.
What you should expect from us
- A Salary of £31,716.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- all shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





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Night Shelter Manager
Glass Door Homeless Charity
London, Greater London (On-site)
£19.90 per hour
Part-time (Daily shifts - 5pm to 10pm )
Contract (Six months)
How to apply
Job description
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Job Purpose
As a Night Shelter Manager, you’ll be the lead staff member for your shift, overseeing the safe and smooth running of one of Glass Door’s seasonal night shelters between November and April.
You’ll work alongside Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers on your shift to make sure the shelter is a welcoming, safe, and respectful place for up to 35 guests. Your role is to set the tone for the night: briefing the team before opening, welcoming and inducting new guests, explaining our shelter guidelines, and ensuring everyone knows their responsibilities. You’ll be the first point of contact for any issues during your shift, whether that’s supporting someone in distress, addressing concerns or responding to challenging behaviour.
You’ll also ensure shelter procedures are followed, keep accurate records of attendance and incidents, and maintain clear communication with the casework team so they can follow up with guests. Alongside leading operations, you’ll actively work with guests, volunteers, and colleagues to create a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
This role is ideal for someone who can remain calm under pressure, lead a small team confidently, and is committed to supporting people as they work towards ending their homelessness; all while making sure the night shelter runs smoothly from start to finish.
Job Description
As the lead staff member for your shift, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the shelter during your working hours. You’ll work closely with Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers, setting the tone for the night and making sure everything runs to plan.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Leading the shift – Oversee the running of the shelter during your shift, making sure guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported.
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Briefing the team – Hold a short briefing before opening to make sure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities for the night.
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Welcoming guests – Greet guests warmly, induct new arrivals by explaining shelter guidelines and behaviour expectations, and answer any questions they have.
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Supporting volunteers – Guide and support the volunteer team, working closely with Volunteer Coordinators to make sure their time is well organised and meaningful.
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Monitoring wellbeing – Keep an eye on guest welfare throughout the shift, offering support when needed.
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Responding to issues – Manage any situations that arise, from emotional distress to challenging behaviour or medical emergencies, and call emergency services if necessary. Training will be provided.
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Overseeing safety and security – Take responsibility for the overall safety and security of the shelter during your shift, ensuring guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported at all times.
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Following procedures – Help make sure the shelter’s policies and procedures are understood and put into practice during the shift.
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Shift handover – Provide a clear handover at the end of your shift so the overnight team has all the information they need.
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Shelter van – Drive the van from its parking location to the shelter at the start of the shift, keep it tidy, and carry out basic stock checks before departure, reporting any shortages for restocking.
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Keeping accurate records – Record attendance, incidents, and observations using our iPad-based In-Form system so colleagues have up-to-date information.
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Working with the casework team – Share relevant information about guests’ welfare and needs to support follow-up work.
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Supporting practical needs – Assist the casework team with practical tasks related to guests’ day-to-day needs as requested.
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Attending meetings and training – Join monthly shelter meetings and other training or team sessions as required.
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Supervision meetings – Take part in regular supervision meetings with the Service Manager.
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Pitching in where needed – From time to time, take on other reasonable tasks to help the shelter run smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A valid manual driving licence and be willing to drive the Glass Door van.
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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The ability to lead a small team confidently, including during challenging or fast-changing situations, while keeping a calm and professional approach.
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Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
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Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks, such as moving supplies and equipment.
Desirable:
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This newly established role sits within the Talent and Learning team and reports into the Director, Talent and Learning. The Volunteer Manager role will be responsible for enhancing and expanding Provide's volunteering initiatives.
This includes significantly growing volunteer engagement, fostering strong relationships with staff, implementing strategic development plans and creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers and will play a crucial part in enriching the services we provide and enhancing the overall patient experience within our communities.
The main duties of the Volunteer Manager include:
- Developing a long-term vision for volunteer engagement across the organisation
- Contribute to and deliver the Volunteer Strategy
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies across the organisation
- Design and deliver induction, training and mentorship programs to maximise volunteer engagement
- Monitor volunteer attendance and maintain quality experiences
- Co-ordinate cross functional teams to optimise volunteer engagement
- Develop partnerships with external organisations and manage strategic relationships
- Manage volunteer budgets and expenses
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The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) to play a vital role in leading and shaping the visitor journey at Waddesdon Manor, working Wednesday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Visitor Experience Management Team at Waddesdon Manor ensuring that every visitor enjoys an outstanding experience that is welcoming, inclusive, and memorable.
You will be responsible for developing a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time, for everyone,’ leading by example and inspiring the wider visitor experience team to deliver outstanding customer service. With extensive management experience in a visitor-facing heritage environment, you will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, ensuring their needs and expectations are embedded at the heart of all operations.
What you will do:
As Visitor Experience Manager (VEM), you will oversee house-based visitor operations and lead a seamless visitor engagement program - including tours, walks, and talks - ensuring that all audiences enjoy an exceptional and inspiring experience. By maintaining consistently high standards of welcome, interpretation and storytelling, you will enhance visitor satisfaction and foster memorable experiences.
You will play a key role in the growth and evolution of the Visitor Experience department, driving excellence in operations, recruitment, training, customer service, and engagement initiatives. With a strong understanding of heritage best practices, you will contribute to shaping the Visitor Experience strategy, ensuring long-term success and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Operational Management
- Oversee the visitor experience within the house, supporting the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager (AVEM) to ensure a consistently high-quality experience for all guests.
- Ensure impeccable presentation standards aligned with brand guidelines.
- Full compliance of operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are engaged with their roles and environment.
- Effective staff planning that aligns with budget and operational needs.
- Strategically plan for the future of the house-based visitor operation by benchmarking against industry leaders, implementing best practices, and managing change, where needed.
- Support the AVEM in the operational delivery of house openings and tours.
- Act as an escalation point for visitor feedback or complaints, ensuring prompt and confident resolution.
Tours & Walks Operation
- Oversee the daily delivery of the public tours and walks program, ensuring high-quality, well-resourced experiences.
- Serve as a central point of coordination between teams and departments to efficiently manage spaces and resources.
- With the AVEM provide motivational and supportive leadership to all guides and volunteers, ensuring visitor expectations remain central to operations
- Collaborate with relevant departments to create scripts and guidance for walks and tour programme delivery
- Train as a guide to cover staff/volunteer shortfalls and maintain consistency in the visitor offer
- Support out-of-hours exclusive access tours, sharing responsibilities with the VE management team
- Develop industry-leading, accessible, and revenue-generating tour visitor engagement programme
- Develop a guide recruitment and training programme.
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience (HVE), Group Bookings Coordinator, and Marketing team to tailor tours and walks to visitor and group preferences.
People Management
- Line manage the AVEM, providing operational guidance and supporting their professional development.
- Offer strong, motivational leadership to guides and volunteers, serving as an approachable point of contact.
- Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing, enthusiastic team, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
- Inspire teams to engage with and safely manage the historic environment, fostering a passion for the house, its history, and collections.
- Collaborate with the VE & Volunteering teams to expand and enhance the year-round Visitor Experience volunteering program.
- Lead annual visitor care training for staff and volunteers.
- Provide ongoing role-specific training to ensure high standards of delivery.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience to manage staffing and operational budgets, contributing to financial planning.
- Champion accessibility, ensuring all visitor offers meet best practice accessibility guidelines and supporting the AVEM in developing access initiatives.
- Deputise for the HVE and provide operational duty management in the AVEM’s absence.
- Serve as a second duty manager for large events, overseeing a designated site area and making operational decisions.
- Act as a trained First Aider and Fire Marshall (training provided).
- Train as a “White Hat” for Waddesdon’s Disaster Response Team and take a leadership role in major incidents if required
- Support frontline operations during peak times, major events, or staff shortages as required
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in the heritage/museum sector
You will be a great fit if:
You are skilled managing front-line teams and overseeing visitor operations, consistently delivering high standards of service and engagement. You have a passion for heritage and culture and can develop and deliver tours, walks and visitor programs that are accessible, inspiring and memorable. You are skilled at recruiting, training and motivating staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence. You have the ability to respond confidently to visitor feedback and will contribute to the long-term success and growth of the Visitor Experience department.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the charity and heritage sector, with all profits going to the upkeep and preservation of the House and Grounds.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:
- Operational Leadership: minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and line management within a fast-paced, visitor-focused environment, ideally in the heritage or museum sector.
- Passion for Heritage & the Arts: A genuine interest in heritage, arts management, and the natural world.
- Team Management & Development: Skilled in coaching, team development, and effective communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and managing complex stakeholder interests.
- Volunteer Management: Experience in leading and engaging volunteers, with an understanding of how to effectively motivate, recognize, and reward their contributions.
- Visitor Experience & Engagement: Proven passion and experience in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and engagement programmes.
- Strategic Contribution: Strong time management, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiar with best practices and trends in museums, heritage and visitor attractions, with experience driving operational improvements.
- Collection Care & Conservation: Understanding of historic collection care, conservation, health and safety, and security legislation.
- Communication & Public Engagement: Strong written and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking, guiding, or presenting. Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
- Financial & Technical Proficiency: Some experience in budget management and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in POS and ticketing platforms.
Additional requirements:
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. Consequently this position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our guests, staff and volunteers.
Rewards for working with us:
- Waddesdon Discounts – 50% discount in the food-to-go outlets at the Manor. 20% in the Manor gift shop and restaurant, Stables Café, Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub. 20% discount on special event tickets made available to staff.
- Staff Card - A National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
- Annual Leave - On starting with us, you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after five years and 32 days after 10 years.
- Sick pay - If you become ill, one week of sick pay during your first 3 months. This rises to a maximum of 3 months full pay within a rolling 12-month period. After four years you also receive a further 3 months at half pay in the rolling 12-month period.
- Pension - We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.
- Income Protection – on completing one year of continuous service, income protection may be available at 50% of basic salary for a maximum of 5 years.
- Life Assurance – a lump sum of 4 times basically annual salary is payable upon death in service.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you can choose 13 weeks of maternity leave at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you may take 3 months of paternity leave at full pay.
- And plenty more!
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.




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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Field Care Supervisor
Location: South East London. The role is around 70% based within the community visiting participants and staff, then some home working and central office days in Islington as required. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at our central office, and some of our other services.
Salary: £28,200 - Full time Equivalent
Shift Pattern: Fixed term contract till March with the potential for extension, 30 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a flexible rota between 08:00 - 20:00, including working on bank holidays and outside these hours as per service requirements.
About the role
We are looking for a Field Supervisor to lead a team who are dedicated and focused to providing support to our participants within the community. We provide person centred care and support to our participants within the community, homes, and residential properties. We support vulnerable adults to live more independently, offering friendly outreach that helps with housing, daily living, and building self reliance.
In this role, you'll:
- Be supporting the establishment of supporting staff and participants, doing assessments, working with partners, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly by carrying out quality checks.
- Line manage, lead and support your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service. Delivering the highest standards of quality, performance, and improvements across your service.
- Be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development
- Ensure Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Manage contract and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our participants, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Flexible and capable of commuting throughout London for client appointments and MDT meetings.
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as participant related enquiries which can include housing management.
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation across London and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
We’re looking for someone who shares our values and is excited to make a real difference in people’s lives!
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Job title: Service Coordinator
Contract Type: Employed, permanent
Hours: 17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) - term time only
Blended working: Office (Cambridge)/Home based with travel across Cambridgeshire
Salary: £12,737 per annum (£29,700 FTE)
Start: November 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to join Blue Smile’s friendly office team as our Service Coordinator.
About Us
We provide specialist wellbeing and arts based mental health support and therapy in local schools across Cambridgeshire.
We help children struggling with anxiety, grief, anger and other emotional problems so they can enjoy happier childhoods and build brighter futures.
The children we support are at the heart of everything we do and we’re proud to take a whole school approach to our work.
About the Role
You will manage the delivery of Blue Smile services to schools within one or more geographical areas across Cambridgeshire – Cambridge City, West Cambs, East Cambs, Peterborough or Fenland. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in the Peterborough area.
You will work closely with the other Service Coordinator to ensure that high-quality, safe and effective services are delivered to children.
You will use your organisational and administrative skills to support a pool of self-employed therapists and facilitators; providing induction, case allocation, risk management, safeguarding, and reflective practice so that they are able to deliver clinical work to a high standard.
The Service Coordinator will use their therapeutic knowledge and experience and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with the wider Blue Smile team; working with the Fundraising team to promote Blue Smile to local organisations, the Data & Evaluation Lead to support the collection of service information, and the Clinical Services Manager to develop our services and promote them to schools.
This is an exciting time for Blue Smile, as we continue to grow our service, and this role offers candidates the opportunity to support clinical service innovation.
Blue Smile can offer you a competitive salary, with a commitment to the Real Living Wage. We offer a supportive working environment including flexible working and a focus on the professional development of all our staff. As a mental health charity, we focus on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance.
Safeguarding is central to all Blue Smile activities, and we recognise that the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk, is paramount and that all have equal rights of protection. We have a duty of care when they are in our charge, and we will do everything we can to provide a safe and caring environment whilst they attend our activities.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24th September
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
No agencies please.
About the role:
As a Project Worker at our Stacey Street service in Islington, you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults who have experienced homelessness or rough sleeping. By providing compassionate, high-quality support, you’ll help individuals facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, substance use, trauma, and offending behaviour. You’ll assist them in navigating their path to recovery and stability by connecting them with vital services, empowering them to overcome barriers and improve their overall wellbeing.
But the impact you’ll have doesn’t stop there. You will foster hope and resilience by guiding clients toward opportunities for personal growth, training, and employment. You’ll help them build meaningful relationships, engage with their community, and gain the confidence to lead independent, fulfilling lives. In a dynamic hostel setting, you’ll collaborate with a wide network of specialists, offering a tailored, holistic approach that guides clients toward independence and community engagement. Your work will be instrumental in creating lasting change, inspiring clients to believe in their potential, and helping them break free from the cycle of disadvantage. At Single Homeless Project, this is not just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference and build a meaningful career.
About you:
- A non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
- Experience helping people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change, including managing challenging situations in relation to people, including responding calmly to crisis and deal promptly, effectively and safely to complex situations.
- Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work on a rota system of early and late shifts, which may include some variable hours including some evenings and weekends.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 7th October at our Stacey Street service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have strong organisational, communication, and project management skills? The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) is seeking a motivated and dynamic Women in Cardiology (WiC) Programme Manager to lead initiatives that support women working in cardiology and promote the specialty as a gender-inclusive, family-friendly and attainable career.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the profession by supporting women cardiologists, developing networks, and ensuring that cardiology is seen as a family-friendly and attainable specialty.
You will manage the WiC programme, supporting the WiC committee, regional representatives, and broader engagement with stakeholders. You will also play a vital role in events, conferences, webinars, publications, and campaigns. The role additionally supports the BCS Professional Society Values Committee, particularly around equality, diversity and inclusion.
Why join us?
• 35 Hour working week
• Hybrid / flexible working (Office is based in Fitzrovia Square, London)
• Pension scheme (defined contribution) with employer’s contribution of 7% (full time)
• Death in Service Benefit (3 x salary)
• Access to Employee Perks Scheme (through Perk box)
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan / Cycle to Work scheme following probation
• Eye Care vouchers
Closing date: 12pm 22nd September 2025
Interview date: 6th October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a values-led leader with a passion for delivering impactful services?
We are seeking a Director of Services to lead the development and delivery of national carer support services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the next stage of their strategy.
Remote (UK-based) | Contract until Dec 2026
About the Role
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team to deliver impactful services.
- Use data and insights to strengthen outcomes and ensure services remain responsive and effective.
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to drive strategic goals.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
This role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with occasional in-person meetings (typically twice a month) in London.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience at Director or senior leadership level within a service delivery role (preferably within the charity sector).
- A track record of managing counselling or advice services and involving service users in co-design.
- Strong skills in impact reporting, partnership building, and leading high-performing teams.
- A collaborative and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Understanding of safeguarding and the issues facing carers (experience in the dementia or carers’ sector desirable but not essential).
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference for carers and ensure services remain robust, inclusive, and impactful.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.