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Could you help SoundCafe grow?
SoundCafe Leicester is a small, friendly and ambitious charity which gives people who are homeless, vulnerable or socially isolated a regular opportunity to sing, be creative, meet people and feel part of a community.
Our weekly sessions make a real difference to the people who attend. In 2024 we were honoured to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
We are now looking for a Part-Time Manager to help us build on that success.
What will you do?
Working with our trustees, volunteers and partner organisations, you will help SoundCafe to:
● manage and develop our weekly creative cafe;
● support and encourage our volunteers;
● build relationships with partner organisations and funders;
● identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant applications;
● help develop SoundCafe;
● liase with, and support, the professional musician who leads our choir
● ensure our activities are well organised, inclusive and responsive to the people we support; and
● keep the trustees informed and involved
It is a varied role, with plenty of opportunity to use your existing skills and to develop new ones.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable, capable and committed to making things happen.
You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and experience of managing people, projects, activities or services.
Most importantly, you will need to care about what SoundCafe is trying to achieve and be comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
You don’t need to have done everything before; just have a foundation we can work together and build on.
Experience of the charity or voluntary sector, working with vulnerable adults, volunteer management, fundraising or grant applications would be useful, but these are desirable rather than essential.
Support to develop
We know that the right person may not be the finished article.
You will be supported by an experienced and approachable Board of Trustees, with expertise including HR, employment law, finance and governance. We can provide guidance and mentoring where appropriate and help you develop your knowledge and responsibilities as you grow into the role.
What matters most to us is your ability, judgement, enthusiasm and potential.
Why join SoundCafe?
This is a rewarding position combining ’hands-on’ where you are immersed in the activities, with an important managerial role in a small charity where you can see the difference your work makes.
You will have the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths, work closely with trustees and volunteers, and help determine the next chapter of a charity which has already achieved a great deal.
If you think you could make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.
The post is approximately 50% in Leicester and the balance working from home, subject to operational requirements.
We think it’s important that you get a good understanding of our very special charity meet those who attend, see the range of activities, and hear our choir, so shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Session on either the 5th or 12th October interviews will be held on the afternoon of the 12th October.
Please send your CV (no longer than four pages, please) and a short covering letter explaining why SoundCafe interests you and what you could bring to the role.
Candidate information pack is available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Job description
Motivated to make a difference and connect communities through sport, you'll be a proactive natural connector who thrives on helping others succeed. With effective communication and organisational skills, you'll confidently support grassroots groups and build lasting impact across the North of England. Join Sported as our Lancaster Network Co-ordinator and you could be playing a vital role in the heart of our Field Team. As this role is place- based you will be required to live in Lancaster or surrounding areas, with frequent travel across the region.
About the role
As the key contact for Sported groups across Lancaster & surrounding areas you'll play a vital role in helping community led organisations grow, become more sustainable and maximise their impact. You'll build effective relationships with these groups, understand their challenges and opportunities, and connect them to the support, resources and funding they need to thrive. This involves welcoming new groups to our network and supporting existing ones to develop.
Working closely with colleagues, volunteer consultants and partners, you'll help deliver projects and programmes that strengthens and develops them and creates positive outcomes for people and communities. You'll also contribute to volunteer engagement, partnership development, grant administration and project evaluation, while ensuring accurate records and data are maintained across your area.
About You
Are you passionate about the power of sport to strengthen communities and change lives? We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting grassroots organisations, ideally within sport (but please still apply if not in the sport sector), and who shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and positive social change.You'll be a confident relationship-builder with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people. Organised and able to manage competing priorities, you'll be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative remote team. You will also possess a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and have experience of database management.
Apply to be part of our team
Benefits
Joining Sported means becoming part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to ensuring there are opportunities for everyone, improving health and wellbeing, ensuring communities are empowered. We believe in creating a positive environment not only for the people we support, but also for our colleagues. That's why we offer flexible, homebased working, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, wellbeing support, and opportunities to give back through paid volunteering days. With paid study leave, wellbeing days, and ongoing learning and development opportunities, you'll have the support you need to grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At Sported, you'll be part of an organisation where your contribution truly makes a difference.
Act with Integrity. Champion Inclusion. Transform Together. Drive Change.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly candidates from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled people, and those with lived experience of tackling inequality. We believe diverse voices are essential to creating meaningful and lasting change.
Please see the job pack, where you’ll find details of roles and responsibilities, and required skills and experience.
The closing date for this role is 12pm on Monday 5th October 2026.
We want you to feel comfortable and supported throughout the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to help make the process more accessible for you, please let us know.
We want every candidate to have the best opportunity to showcase their skills. That's why we use an anonymous recruitment process and provide interview questions in advance, supporting a fair, transparent and inclusive selection process.
Application Instructions
If you wish to apply, please provide an up to date CV, together with a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria shown in the person specification. You can use experiences gained from work, volunteering and life experiences. We will not consider applications without these two documents. We also ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form, this is not compulsory but we use the anonymous data to help us improve our recruitment practices and ensure our approach reaches a diverse audience.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Sported is the UK's leading grassroots sports charity. We transform lives and strengthen communities by helping them unleash the power of sport.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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About Battle Cancer Program
Battle Cancer Program is a charity that brings people together through fitness and community to raise money and awareness for people affected by cancer.
Our programs work with gyms and their communities to deliver fundraising programs that combine fitness, challenge and community.
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Service Administrator to provide the systems, administration and data support that underpin the successful delivery of our programmes.
The Role
The Service Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that the administration behind our program is accurate, organised and effective.
You will work closely with the Program Coordinator and Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator, helping to ensure that information flows effectively between program delivery, fundraising and communications.
This is an important role within the team. While the Program Coordinator will focus primarily on relationships and program delivery, the Program Administrator will ensure that the information, systems, records and administration behind the program are maintained to a high standard.
The role will suit someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy and making sure that things happen properly behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Service Administration
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Maintain accurate records of participating gyms and program.
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Maintain participant and program databases.
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Support the administration of new gym registrations and onboarding.
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Maintain program calendars, schedules and key dates.
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Prepare program information and documentation.
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Track outstanding actions and follow up where required.
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Maintain program templates, guidance and resources.
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Support the administration of programme events and activities.
Data & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date program data.
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Record participant numbers, gym activity and fundraising information.
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Monitor key program information and deadlines.
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Highlight missing information, trends or issues that require attention.
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Help ensure that information is recorded consistently across the program.
Fundraising Administration
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Maintain accurate fundraising records.
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Support the tracking of fundraising against agreed targets.
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Assist with fundraising reports and updates.
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Ensure relevant fundraising information is shared with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator.
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Help identify program achievements and fundraising milestones that could be celebrated or communicated.
Communications Support
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Support routine program communications with gyms and participants.
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Assist with email communications and program updates.
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Provide accurate information to the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator for social media, newsletters and other communications.
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Help collect participant stories, program results and other useful information.
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Maintain records of photographs, stories and other program content where required.
Team Support
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Work closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure they have the information and administrative support required to manage the program effectively.
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Work closely with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator to ensure program activity feeds into fundraising and communications.
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Participate in regular team meetings and program reviews.
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Ensure actions agreed during meetings are recorded and followed up.
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Provide general administrative support to the program function.
Systems & Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve program administration and systems.
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Help develop efficient processes and templates.
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Ensure information is stored consistently and can be easily accessed by the relevant team members.
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Support the development of systems that will allow the program to grow without creating unnecessary administrative workload.
Person Specification
Essential
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Highly organised and methodical.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Confident using Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
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Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases.
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Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Reliable and able to work independently.
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Proactive approach to identifying and solving administrative problems.
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Able to handle information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
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Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a small team.
Desirable
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Previous experience in an administrative role.
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Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
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Experience using CRM systems.
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Experience with fundraising administration.
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Experience coordinating events or programs.
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Experience working with spreadsheets, databases or reporting systems.
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Interest in fitness, sport or community-based programmes.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with a real eye for detail.
You will be someone who enjoys making sure that information is correct, deadlines are met and the people around you have what they need to do their jobs effectively.
You will also be comfortable working in a small charity where everyone plays an important role and where you may be asked to turn your hand to different tasks.
Most importantly, you will understand that good administration is not simply paperwork — it is what allows a growing programme to operate effectively and demonstrate its impact.
