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The MA, alongside a number of partners, are working to expand and develop how we support mathematics education. Central to this is the joint development of a new association that will bring together people from across the whole mathematics education community.

To help us achieve this, we are looking for an experienced and empathetic Operations & Change Manager to lead the successful integration of two office locations and staff teams within our association. This is a key short-term role, supporting both the practical and people aspects of the merger, ensuring minimal disruption to services and a smooth transition for staff and stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in change management or organisational development, ideally within the voluntary or public sector, and a passion for values-led leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Management & Planning 

• Develop and deliver a clear, time-bound transition plan for the merger of two offices and their staff teams, which total around 10 staff. 

• Coordinate the logistical aspects of the merger, including workspace planning, IT/data transfers, supplier liaison and operational systems. 

• Ensure day-to-day services continue to run smoothly throughout the transition. 

Staff Integration & Communication 

• Work closely with the CEO to support team alignment, role clarity, and internal communications. 

• Offer interim line management, support and/or supervision to a small staff team 

• Facilitate team-building and change management initiatives to support culture integration. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Provide regular updates to the CEO and trustees. 

• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure buy-in and transparency. 

• Maintain clear and open communication channels across both merging offices. 

Reporting & Handover 

• Track and report progress against key milestones. 

• Identify risks and mitigation strategies as the merger progresses. 

• Provide a full handover and final report, including lessons learned and recommendations for long-term sustainability. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven experience managing organisational change projects or mergers, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. 

• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to support teams through change. 

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage sensitive conversations with care. 

• Confident communicator with experience of engaging with a range of audiences, including reporting to senior leaders or boards. 

• Effective line manager with the ability to support, motivate and empower team members. 

• Knowledge of UK employment practices and charity operations. 

• Strong IT skills including an understanding of Office 365 and the ability to produce plans and reports. 

• Able to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and plan work to meet deadlines. 

• Access to own transport and full clean UK driving licence. 

Desirable 

• Experience in office relocation or integration of services. 

• Familiarity with safeguarding, data protection, or regulatory requirements in the charity sector. 

What We Offer 

• A collaborative and supportive working environment 

• Flexible working arrangements where possible 

• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of a new association 

• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 4 occasional days (pro rata) 

Join CEM, a progressive, values-driven charity in Birmingham, as our Finance Officer. You’ll manage day-to-day finance operations, support system improvements, and work collaboratively across a friendly, multidisciplinary team. 

We are seeking a highly organised, adaptable, and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our friendly and fast-paced team. In this varied role, you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across our systems, and supporting process improvements that underpin our charitable and commercial operations.

You will work closely with colleagues across departments and with our developers to enhance our bespoke Management Information System (CEMist), including involvement in system testing and process mapping. This role requires accuracy, initiative, and the ability to balance multiple priorities with care.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a tangible impact in the education and charity sectors.

Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Derby City
Salary: £40,627.32 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to work from site and participate in an out-of-hours on call rota

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Service Manager to lead on the delivery of high-quality services to the women and their children living in our refuges and survivors of domestic abuse supported by our community outreach service.

We are recruiting for Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes.  This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes.

Our service provision in Derby includes culturally specific service for South Asian women as well as a specialist multiple disadvantage support worker who support survivors facing enhanced needs.

The post holder will provide line management and support to the accommodation based and the outreach service staff. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. You will also ensure that all service users in refuges and the outreach service always receive a high-quality support service in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures.

The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors.

Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting.  In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.  

You will have knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.   

As member of the management team, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call management service.

The service manager will be responsible for ensuring that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully, this includes ensuring that the services operate within the allocated budget and that Refuge’s high-quality standards are maintained. The role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.

The job involves working closely with staff that support survivors and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse and other gender-based violence.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 5 September 2025

Interview Date: 17 and 18 September 2025

About the Role

As our Housing Coordinator you will ensure The Angelou Centre’s refuge accommodations continue to be a safe and welcoming safe for women. You will ensure we comply with statutory building, property and Health & Safety obligations. You will be responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating repairs and maintenance, managing tenancy-related matters, and supporting the wellbeing of women and children accessing our refuge services. You will also line mange our Refuge and Housing Support Workers and our Haven Finance Officer

Our ideal candidate is someone who;

• Is compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse
• Has experience of working within property, housing or facilities management
• Has excellent knowledge within health & safety, building and property UK regulations
• Has line management experience

Role Overview

Contract: Full-time Permanent,

with possibility of extension subject to funding

Salary: £30,303 to £35,781.20 (per hour £16.65 to £19.66)

Depending on experience and qualifications

Hours & Days35 hours a week

                                        Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm                                

Additional benefits 25 days paid holiday,

employer’s pension contribution of 6%,

enhanced maternity leave

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

 Key Responsibilities

 Refuge Management

• Ensure that the refuge (dispersed accommodation) provides a safe supportive and welcoming environment in compliance with UK housing laws and the requirements of registered social landlords.
• To ensure completion of all necessary forms including housing and welfare benefit forms. 
• To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies and networks, e.g. Housing Benefit -Networks/Housing agencies 
• Action any breaches of leases or tenancy agreements promptly and efficiently to ensure compliance with lease/tenancy obligations.
• Proactively address any arrears in a timely fashion and take appropriate action to recover debts.
• Working as a key part of our management team, supporting the Executive Director with planning, monitoring, evaluation and development planning
• Encouraging a positive and supportive environment in the refuge, ensuring that women’s and children’s voices are heard and central to our services
• Working in partnership with voluntary and statutory organisations, including Local Authorities and Children’s Social Care and other external agencies, keeping up to date with local resources and services available
• Ensuring any safeguarding issues for children or vulnerable adults are raised immediately as per our safeguarding policies
• To provide business development support in order to grow and develop The Angelou’s refuge services

Health & Safety

• Taking the lead in all Health & Safety issues for the Refuge service, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, with responsibility for risk assessments, accident reporting, fire safety, repairs and maintenance issues etc,
• To update policies to align with changing requirements.
• To provide technical support on property-related problems.
• To undertake site inspections and to write follow up reports and action plans.
• To maintain the property database.

Line Management

• Engaging all team members in regular service reviews to promote best practice
• Managing and participating in the on-call support rota, responding to emergencies outside office hours on a rota basis
• Ensure staff are fully trained and able to carry out their duties

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties however, will fall within the scope of the job at the appropriate grade. This job description will be subjected to review, to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post.

Person Specification

Experience & Abilities

• Housing/property management experience in a refuge or supported housing setting
• Experience of line management and project management
• Experience of property agreements, drafting and signing them
• Experience of risk assessment, fire safety protocols and managing maintenance schedules
• Experience in procurement of supplies, consultants and contractors
• Experience in site inspections, writing report and action plans
• Able to build and sustain external professional relationships
• Able to priorities workload and work independently using your own initiative  

Knowledge & Qualifications

• An excellent knowledge of UK health and safety, fire safety and housing compliance regulations  
• An excellent understanding of UK policies and legislation around domestic abuse
• Good knowledge of UK adult safeguarding regulations.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and anti-discriminatory practice; safe practice and health and safety procedures
• Line management or supervisory experience
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 3/ 4 in Health & Safety, or IOSH Managing Safety

Values & Approach

• Commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and feminist practice.
• Empathy, kindness, and cultural competence, with a commitment to supporting Black and racially minoritised women
• Has a ‘can do’ positive approach with a curious open to learning approach
• Able to work flexibly and respond to crisis situations with a trauma-informed approach
• Has a commitment to shared responsibility in a team context approach
•  Willingness to undertake training and show a commitment to continuous personal development, reflecting on own practice with a willingness to make changes if needed

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in business development
• Valid UK driver’s license and access to a car
• Skilled in financial management and able to project financial reports
• Experience in crisis management
• Experience working in the VAWG/Women rights sector
• An excellent understanding of domestic abuse and of UK policies and legislation around domestic abuse

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic permanent role for a Supporter Acquisition Manager. This critical position focuses on driving growth and recruiting new supporters, with a key emphasis on expanding the digital acquisition stream. The ideal candidate will bring digital acquisition experience and a strong understanding of how to engage with diverse audiences

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy to acquire new supporters
• Grow the unrestricted fund through public fundraising campaigns and brand investments
• Work closely with the Public Fundraising Officer to plan and deliver successful campaigns
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board and other internal teams
• Analyse and report on campaign performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Collaborate with the F2F Agency to ensure seamless integration and maximum impact
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of potential supporters, with a focus on long-term relationships

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in supporter acquisition, with a strong track record of growth and success
• Digital experience and understanding of how to engage with diverse audiences
• Proven track record of success in acquiring new supporters and growing unrestricted funds
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

 What’s on Offer:

Salary: £45,000- £48,000

2 days a week in their London office

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Job Advert:

Job Advertisement: General Manager

Location: London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Board of Governors

Are you a purpose-driven leader passionate about creating meaningful impact in the filmmaking community? We are seeking a dynamic and strategic General Manager to lead our well-established non-profit organisation of over 200 dedicated members. With a small team of employees and the support of a committed Board of Governors, the General Manager will provide operational leadership and strategic direction, helping us to grow our organisation and maximise the impact of our leadership within the global cinematography community.

About Us:

The British Society of Cinematographers is a values-based non-profit organisation committed to its educational, social and professional objectives.

Since its formation in 1949, the Society’s prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography.

Many of the most talented Directors of Photography and Camera Operators in the United Kingdom make up our membership, which is by invitation only. With a proud membership of over 200 individuals and a strong volunteer culture, our programs and services have made a lasting difference to the film community.

The Society also encompasses many distinguished friends and patrons from the wider film

and television industry, who together fulfil a vital role of community leadership both in the U.K. and around the world.

The Role:

The General Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Society, managing staff, and working closely with the Board to execute the organisation’s strategic plan. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a combination of operational acumen, team leadership, member engagement, and fundraising expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the organisation’s operations, programs, and services.
• Provide guidance and support to the Board of Governors in strategy and governance.
• Supervise and develop a small team of employees.
• Develop and manage the annual budget; oversee financial reporting and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with members, patrons, donors, partners, and the wider community.
• Oversee fundraising activities, grant applications, and patron stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting obligations for non-profit companies.

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in the charitable or non-profit sector.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Confident communicator and relationship-builder with a member-first mindset.
• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors/Governors.
• Knowledge of fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and aligned with our mission and values.

What We Offer:

• A meaningful leadership opportunity in a respected non-profit organisation.
• A supportive team and engaged Board.
• Flexibility and autonomy in your work.
• The chance to shape the future of our organisation and deepen its community impact.

We're looking for an organised, compassionate and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire

£34,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

Wood Lane End is a specialist supported living service designed for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism, particularly those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The service is structured around a single-customer model, meaning the home is tailored to one individual, ensuring highly personalised care and support. Staff are trained in Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and Autism-specific approaches to ensure the customer's emotional and physical wellbeing is prioritised at all times. As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Area Service Manager in overseeing service delivery, safeguarding, and staff supervision. You'll be a key figure in shaping a stable, nurturing environment where the customer can thrive.

At Look Ahead, co-production is central to our approach. We are committed to collaborating closely with our customers to shape the support they receive. We invited B to develop a job advertisement for their new deputy service manager, and this is what they shared:

"Hi, I'm B, I'm a 56 years old woman, I have a learning disability and autism, and I live in my own house in Hertfordshire.

I'm looking for caring and passionate individual to support me with my daily living skills but also to help me develop skills to live more independently, to share my hobbies and interests and to explore new ones.

I need support to adapt to new environments and to develop trust in my carers, also support to make safe use of my home.

I love the sun and warm weather. I benefit from a Positive Behaviour Support approach as I may hurt myself or others when I'm upset, and I can damage my property.

I am looking for someone who can support me and my support team in doing the things I most enjoy.

If you would like the opportunity to support me, please apply!"

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

 Stay is a leading homeless charity based in Telford, dedicated to providing vital support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Operations and Services Manager to join our dedicated team. 

Post:                             Operations and Services Manager

Responsible to: Head of Services & Operations

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Salary:                               £38,616 per annum

Responsible for:Housing and Support Team Leader, Outreach Team Leader, The Net, Housing Services                                                           Manager, Property and Maintenance Team Leader

Location:Meeting Point House and Chec offices with the ability to travel and work across sites and in the                                               area. with flexibility to occasionally home working

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment, where your contribution will be valued and appreciated with excellent learning and development opportunities and high-quality supervision and guidance.  In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits: 

• 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service) 

• Birthday off after completion of probationary period 

• Regular supervision and separate wellbeing supervisions

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Pension Scheme – employer contribution of 5%.

This role:

This role will be responsible for managing the charities services and supporting the smooth and compliant operation of the charity’s operations. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing our services. A key part of your role will be acting as the Data Protection Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Management & Development

• Manage staff and services, ensuring high standards of delivery, efficiency, and positive outcomes for our clients and tenants.

• Lead on the service development of existing services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.

• Work closely with the Head of Services and Operations to develop and implement new services in line with strategic objectives and identified needs.

• Ensure all services adhere to internal policies, external regulations, and best practice.

Data Protection and GDPR

• Act as the charity's Data Protection Lead, working with the CEO to ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection legislation.

• Develop, implement, and monitor data protection policies, procedures, advising on and overseeing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).

• Oversee data security measures and conduct regular data audits.

• Oversee the secure storage, retention, and disposal of all personal data, both digital and physical

• Manage data subject access requests (SARs) and data breach incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses and reporting to the ICO where necessary.

• Ensure staff receive appropriate data protection training and maintain accurate records of compliance efforts.

Operational Management

• Lead on complaints, compliments, and comments management, overseeing the entire process from receipt and investigation to resolution and trend analysis for service improvement and reporting.

• Support the Head of Services and Operations with lease management for charity properties.

• Work closely with the Head of Services and Operations to support the charity's safeguarding function, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

HR and Training and Development

• Work with SMT and support the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures (most of these are developed with our HR Support provider).

• Oversee the Finance Assistant & HR Administrator's HR responsibilities, ensuring efficient and compliant recruitment, onboarding, induction, and HR record-keeping.

• Provide support for HR processes for disciplinary and grievance matters, in line with the Charity’s policies.

• Work with the Head of Services and Operations to lead on the development and implementation of the charity's training and development strategy, identifying needs and overseeing delivery to enhance staff and volunteer capabilities.

Health and Safety

• Support the implementation and ongoing adherence to Health & Safety policies across all sites, fostering a safe environment for all.

• Oversee the Finance Assistant & HR Administrator responsibilities to ensure all staff and volunteers receive appropriate health and safety training and refreshers.

• Work with staff to ensure incidents are investigated, take the lead on analysing, and reporting. Working with the Head of Services and Operations, managers and Team Leaders ensure health and safety actions are logged and followed up appropriately.

• Oversee the maintaining of accurate records of all health and safety activities, training, and incidents and pull off and analyse reports for SMT and Board.

General

• To participate in the on-call out of hours decision making rota as required

• Contribute to the charity’s strategic objectives and operational plans.

• Represent the charity at relevant external meetings or forums as required.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times, upholding the charity’s values and ethos.

• Participate in team meetings, training, supervision and appraisals as required.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of Services and Operations or CEO.

• Ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services                              are relevant and accessible to all.

Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.

About the role:

At the heart of Camden’s response to street homelessness, the Rough Sleepers Hub Assessment Centre at 165 Kings Cross Road plays a vital role in offering people a safe place to begin their journey away from the streets. With 16 beds and a focus on short-term stays, the service aims to support individuals into secure and suitable housing within just 28 days. This is not simply a place to stay; it’s a place where change begins, you will be instrumental in making that change possible.

Working within a psychologically informed and trauma-aware environment, you’ll support people facing some of the most entrenched challenges in society. You’ll take the lead on a caseload, carrying out in-depth assessments and building support plans shaped around each individual’s unique circumstances. This includes creating tailored interventions that address a range of support needs your clients may face; from and physical health difficulties, to substance use, trauma and experiences with the criminal justice system. You’ll help residents with practical daily tasks, support their engagement with training and employment opportunities, and collaborate with a wide network of professionals including Connect Forward, In Roads and Camden Routes off The Streets to offer truly holistic support.

At SHP, you’ll be part of a service that supports people during moments of significant transition, helping them take meaningful steps toward stability and independence. This role offers real variety, the chance to create lasting change, and clear pathways for professional growth. With access to ongoing training, reflective practice and opportunities to shape the future of our services, you’ll be part of a learning environment where your development is as valued as the support you offer. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to walk alongside people as they rebuild their lives and move forward with hope and purpose.

About you:

• 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.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and their importance when delivering trauma informed support. This includes demonstrating a non-judgemental approach to working with multi-disadvantaged / complex needs clients and to promote a strengths-based approach.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities, quick turnarounds and maintain high standards.
• Experience working in partnership with a range of individuals/agencies to coordinate activities/support and achieve positive outcomes.
• 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.
• Knowledge of financial support available to clients to ensure income maximisation, rent payment, and increased financial resilience.

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 24th August at midnight 

Interview date: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September online via Microsoft Teams 

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 for this role. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. 

Field based with travel to the London office

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is looking for a Senior Manager - Network to support our mission to help every young person find their best next step. You will ensure consistent high-quality delivery and support for all Careers Hubs across the country.

You will play a key role in delivering CEC’s current and future ambitions through our network of Careers Hubs, including the government’s ambition for a new work experience guarantee to ensure that all pupils participate in 2 weeks’ worth of work experience by the time they leave year 11. Careers Hubs will be a key coordinating and delivery mechanism for this guarantee.

You will balance national intent with local priorities, ensuring national government agenda is delivered upon through the lens of place and devolution. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Strategic and Local Authorities who we partner with in the delivery of careers education through Careers Hubs.

Reporting to the Associate Head of Network Development, with a team of 8 Area Managers, you will provide a central point of accountability, senior stakeholder management and operational support to Area Managers.

You will contribute as a member of the senior management team of Network and Employers and the wider organisation. Contributing towards the strategy and operational delivery and leading/co-leading on cross Network and Employer and cross-company projects.

This role suits someone who can lead the delivery of a large-scale national programme and is a natural relationship builder. You will thrive on delivering change management and be comfortable working through ambiguity to secure lasting impact. The role will require travel across the country.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload an anonymised version of your CV.

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile.
• Why you would like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Contract: Permanent   

Salary: £39,434 - £46,109 (London) £35,294 - £41,969 (Outside London)

Closing Date: Monday 18th August 

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications to progress to the interview stage.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Compliance Manager – Fundraising to join our Compliance Team based in London, Sunderland, Bradford or Manchester.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.

The Compliance Team’s role is to provide assurance that, based on evidence, internal controls are in place and are operating effectively. We are responsible for ensuring Centrepoint can operate and develop safely within regulatory frameworks. The team, which consists of managers, officers and a head of department, oversees several aspects of compliance across Centrepoint, including fundraising, employability & skills, data protection, complaints, internal policies and procedures and safeguarding.   

Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model. The current requirement is a minimum of two days in the office per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. From 1 July 2025, this will increase to a minimum of 50% of your working week. For most full-time colleagues, this means attending the office for five days over a two-week period (e.g., two days one week and three days the next). For colleagues on different contracts (including part-time or compressed contracts) this will be adjusted accordingly.

About you 

• Experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding fundraising in the charity sector.
• Able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance for teams.
• Natural collaborator with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Confident trainer and communicator who can embed a culture of compliance.
• Respectful, empathetic and mindful of impact on supporters and young people.
• Flexible and responsive to change, committed to continuous learning.

What you'll be doing

• Promoting a strong culture of compliance and providing guidance to Fundraising teams.
• Overseeing due diligence, maintaining risk registers, and aligning with ethical policies.
• Developing/updating policies and delivering training and induction on compliance matters.
• Designing and implementing a quality assurance framework for compliance monitoring.
• Advising on GDPR and managing data protection risks within Fundraising.
• Managing complaints processes and producing compliance reports for Board review.
• Leading investigations into fraud, breaches or safeguarding issues related to Fundraising.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising internal teams accordingly.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts, you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
• Private Medical insurance
• Income protection
• Employer pension contributions of 5%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.

Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.

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JOB SCOPE AND BRIEF 

Based at the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, the Royal School of Needlework is a registered charity and the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery. We offer a thriving education programme for everyone from beginner to degree level. We teach online and in-person at venues across the UK and internationally in America and Japan.We offer teaching and leisure classes ranging from undergraduate degrees to day-classes held on-site and online. Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates stunning bespoke embroidery for fashion, art and royalty, as well as expertly restoring and conserving valuable and historical embroidered pieces. We also offer an online and in-person shop that stocks a full range of embroidery kits and merchandise.

The IT and Web Support role works closely with and reports to the IT Manager to support day-to-day IT support and web site operations organisation-wide across Retail, Education (short courses and degree), Marketing, Fundraising, Operations and Finance. In this role, you'll support day-to-day internal IT and external website operations, including supporting staff, tutors and students, solve both internal and customer problems, and help administer, maintain and develop the IT estate. 

This is a wide-ranging role suitable for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys an investigative and pro-active hands-on approach to solving IT issues, content and data tasks and problems, managing systems and processes, and is comfortable understanding day-to-day needs and translating them to online and IT deliverables and working in a busy cross-team environment with non-IT stakeholders.

You will have experience of IT support and administration within a Microsoft Windows / Microsoft 365 environment, including liasing with and supporting non-technical users as well as be comfortable using IT core applications notably spreadsheets (including importing and manipulating text data), databases, basic graphics editing for online usage, cloud computing, and website content management (preferably with some level eCommerce experience). 

Main job purpose: 

Supporting the RSN IT Manager in matters related to internal IT, customer-facing websites and other digital systems and services, including providing support for users, managing devices and the network, and providing data reports as required to enable delivery of various objectives ranging from digital and IT transformation, sourcing new products or courses and providing the data for business planning. 

Main Duties 

• Provide ‘hands on-site’ IT support and co-ordination (i.e. assisting and supporting the IT Manager) for investigating level 1+2 IT problems and resolving issues with staff, students, tutors and other RSN contacts 

• Assist with various day-to-day IT administrative task, such as setting up new accounts, installing software, managing licensing, supporting hardware, patch management etc. 

• Assisting departments with data handling and reporting tasks, including investigating and resolving customer issues (e.g. web site orders), and helping to co-ordinate and resolve other day-to-day IT needs and issues.

• Import, export and manipulate data from various systems, create reports and other materials for Finance and management as well as the above departments. 

• Administer and update content on our external customer websites, including web pages, shop products and classes. 

• Administer and update content on our internal web/intranet systems. 

• Help onboarding new staff and students, deploy laptops and devices, and deliver basic Microsoft 365 training. 

• Help develop and keep IT documentation and SOPs up-to-date. 

• You will also deputise for the IT manager in his absence dealing with day-to-day issues. 

Essential Requirements 

• Experience in providing first and second line IT support for issues, requests, and supporting software and hardware both in-person and remotely (via telephone, email, video and messaging).

• A pro-active approach to working in a cross-team environment with non-IT and non-technical staff and stakeholders, co-ordinating requirements and issues, and communicating effectively and efficiently. 

• Proactive, positive, organised and approachable. Attention to detail, strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities and a methodical approach to resolving complex issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A passion for technology and a desire to learn and develop skills. Curiosity and willingness to understand how to best handle and present data, how systems and processes work and how to improve them. 

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive, etc) both as a user and for support. 

• Administrator experience of Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Sharepoint, Teams, Onedrive, Entra ID) and Windows Server/Active Directory — i.e. administration for user accounts, licensing applications, group setup, policies, MFA, etc. 

• Understanding of basic networking (firewalls, switches, routers, wifi) and remote support tools. 

• Familiarity with basic data manipulation and reporting in Excel – e.g. importing/exporting text data (CSV files), sorting and filtering, updating data using formulas and lookups, formatting cells, basic charts and pivot tables, etc. 

• Experience with uploading content to a website using a Content Management System (CMS) and managing website structure (pages, links, etc). Checking and, if needed, lightly sub-editing content (text or graphics) to suit or fit. 

• Using databases — e.g. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), an understanding of database structure, table relationships and how data is used/stored. 

• A good grasp of cyber security best practices. 

• Using Zoom & Teams for meetings and webinars 

Desirable Requirements 

• Experience of using and managing WordPress website CMS and/or WooCommerce, notably in an online shop/store/retail environment, including stock control and inventory management. 

• Experience of Microsoft Intune for device management, plus Microsoft 365 conditional access and group policies 

• Experience of using and/or supporting Apple devices (macOS and iOS) 

• Basic understanding of core web technologies such as HTML, CSS and responsive design.

• Basic understanding of graphics and video applications, particularly for online content. 

• Microsoft Sharepoint content administration (web portal, pages, other content etc). 

• Experience of eCommerce and/or retail Point-of-Sale. 

• Creating and/or updating simple ‘how to’ guides and note for non-technical users. 

• A qualification in IT (e.g. diploma or degree, or a recognised industry or specialist accreditation) 

• Experience of the not-for-profit sector. 

Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed. 

Are you passionate about using your financial skills to make a global impact? At Emerging Leaders, we believe in unlocking potential and empowering individuals to lead themselves out of poverty. As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of an organisation that delivers life-changing training across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You’ll work closely with a diverse, values-driven team and contribute directly to our mission of transforming lives through leadership, financial literacy, and purpose-driven action. This flexible, part-time role offers autonomy, meaning, and the chance to do work that truly matters.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with financial management, audit, book-keeping and project-based accounting experience.  Familiarity with charity finance or international development would be an asset, or this could be the role to enable you to move in to that sector. If you are a team player, proactive and detailed-orientated but also keen on the big picture we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will be on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged.