Sustainability manager jobs in london, greater london
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We are looking for an experienced leader with key skills in line management, bid-writing and safeguarding, preferably with a qualification in social work. Our ideal candidate will be emotionally resilient, compassionate and empathetic with a proven background in managing people and overseeing service delivery. You will be responsible for service quality, operational strategies and policies, providing high-level support to a small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers and bid writing to secure long term funding for the charity to continue its vital work.
The charity provides support to vulnerable parents with pre-school aged children living in the borough of Gravesham, supporting up to 85 families at any given time. Waterside offers 1:1 support, peer group sessions, structured family sessions, access to local agency clinics, counselling services, and courses, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year.
Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will work with the team, trustees and external providers to ensure the delivery of impactful services and cultivation of strong partnerships in order to respond to the local needs of our families.
The Centre Manager role will be expected to work from the centre the majority of the time as it is important to have a presence with the families and staff. On occasion, when it is required to meet key deadlines, working from home is supported but this is on an ad-hoc basis and not part of a regular working pattern.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate the work of Waterside Parents’ Centre to ensure smooth running of the service.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Lead and support a dedicated team, providing supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure you are visible and approachable to the families we engage with specifically in family sessions.
• Effective bid writing to secure crucial funding for the charity
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and commissioners.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organisation’s goals and values.
• Manage all policies and procedures ensuring that they align with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Finance Officer to ensure accuracy of financial recording and reporting.
Skills and Experience:
Desirable
• Experience in a social work environment.
Required
• Experience of leading services in the charity or social care sector.
• Non judgmental approach ensuring focus is on acceptance and understanding.
• Proven ability to manage diverse funding contracts and reporting requirements.
• Strong team leadership, with a focus on collaboration and staff development.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
What we are offering you:
Waterside is a family-centric employer and we provide our employees with a supportive and engaging environment.
As well as ongoing development and training, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working and hybrid working on occasion. We offer a contributory pension scheme and free on-site parking.
Waterside is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity and diversity. This role is subject to DBS checks
Supporting Parents with Children in Mind. Our aims are to support parent emotional health and wellbeing and prevent child abuse
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About the Role
We are looking for an HR Administrator to join our growing team.
You will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the HR Manager. You will ensure a high-quality service is provided to all aspects of the organisation’s HR.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR experience!
Headway East London is an expanding organisation leading in support services for people living with brain injury: you’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work will make a real difference every day.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment
- Support with recruitment and selection as required. This includes placing adverts, scheduling interviews, requesting references, coordinating induction plans etc.
- Coordinate all documentations for recruits. This includes preparing offer letters and employment contracts, new starter documents.
Volunteer coordination
- Liaise with the Volunteer Lead to process volunteer applications.
- Liaise with the Volunteer Lead to process work experience applications.
These includes Microsoft forms, reference checks and entering data on Chairty Log.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Conduct diversity monitoring for all recruitment applications.
Compliance and Training
- Process and monitor DBS for staff and volunteers.
- Upload new starters on our learning managing system for mandatory training.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support in the delivery of internal and external staff training including, recording attendance, booking external speakers / trainers.
HR Administration
- Process starters, leavers and changes on HR Information System (Staffology).
- Monitor the HR and recruitment mailbox, responding to queries and signposting emails to HR Manager.
- Respond to reference requests.
- In the absence of HR Manager: Conduct HR induction for newly recruited staff. Provide up to date payroll information to the Finance team and submit monthly pensions payment.
- Assist the HR Manager in developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of HR policies and ensure that all staff know how to access these
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: All staff
External: External providers e.g. payroll, training, DBS
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
Are you a skilled leader with a drive for investment and sustainability in housing?
We're seeking a dedicated Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability to join the St Mungo’s Assets team. This role is crucial in driving forward our investment and sustainability initiatives, ensuring our properties are safe, well-maintained, and ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards.
Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you will lead multiple improvement projects across our diverse housing stock. Your strategic and operational leadership will be key in delivering high-quality properties and improving the lives of our residents. You will work closely with internal teams, residents, and external partners to drive innovation and collaboration within the Reinvestment and Sustainability function.
Additional responsibilities in the role of Head of Reinvestment and Sustainability:
- Lead reinvestment, disposal, energy efficiency, building safety, sustainability, and planned maintenance programmes.
- Prepare capital budgets, revenue forecasts, and programme schedules.
- Oversee the design, procurement, and delivery of construction proposals for planned maintenance programmes.
- Develop effective relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
- Manage projects and contracts for reinvestment and retrofit initiatives.
- Drive design excellence and contribute to policy development related to property design and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory expectations in building and fire safety, landlord health and safety, and energy efficiency.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London or on site. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about enhancing housing standards and sustainability who has the ability to drive impactful reinvestment and retrofit programmes.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Proven success in managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes with significant budgets, preferably in social housing or local authorities.
- Advanced knowledge of construction, JCT contracts, Building Regulations, and key legislation.
- Expertise in PAS 2035, ECO funding, SHDF, and energy efficiency schemes.
- Hands-on experience collaborating with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers to ensure best practices.
- Exceptional team leadership and staff management skills.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Sharp project management, negotiation, and influencing talents.
- Strong financial appraisal and risk management capabilities with a focus on efficiency.
- Relevant qualification (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience in the built environment.
How to Apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply, please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 20 May 2025
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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We are recruiting a high energy and hands on Garden Manager to work closely with the Senior Leadership team at Sufra to support the development and expansion of the community garden, and manage the team of garden staff and volunteers. This is an exciting time in the development of St. Raphael’s Edible Garden, as we are looking for an experienced Garden Manager to oversee the next steps in the development of the site, deliver a range of learning outcomes and fully implement, manage and further develop all aspects of the garden project.
Alongside practical educational outdoor experience, the successful candidate will understand how to design educational programmes that are accessible and engaging for a range of audiences, including school children and young people, adults with additional needs, and wider community. Project management and organisational skills are also essential. This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity, that would suit a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. Through their activities, the Garden Manager will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people in Brent and transforming the lives of beneficiaries.
Please provide the following documents in your application;
An up-to-date CV
A Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) responding to the specific questions posed in the Job Description
Equal Opportunities Form (also available on our website)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who are Guts UK Charity?
Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.
We are the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.
Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions
The role of Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will oversee the finance operations and lead on the preparation of management accounts, budgets, funding requests and internal and external reporting. The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in helping the Board and leadership team understand their performance and their ability to deliver an ambitious growth plan over the next five years. This job presents a great opportunity for someone experienced with charity management accounting and reporting who has a keen eye for detail and process improvement and a desire to be part of a charity that’s only going to get bigger and more influential!
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have significant experience with finance operations, management accounts, reporting and budgeting in a charity or NFP organisation
- Have a sound understanding of accounting practices, policies and Charity SORP
- Have experience supporting with the financial aspects of trust, grant and partnership applications
- Want to work hands-on as part of a small, dynamic team
- Have a passion for our cause, and a desire to advance the work that we do as a charity
The Finance Manager is one of just 3 members of the Finance & Operations team including the COO and the Finance & Administration Officer. We’re looking for someone dynamic and driven who likes to work autonomously, solve problems pragmatically and plan and organise their time effectively.
Location
We have offices in London and Huddersfield which are easily accessible by road or public transport. We support hybrid working but attendance in one of the offices [dependent on your location] is required on an average of 1 day per week. If you are interested in the role but have queries about office-base requirements, please contactus to discuss.
Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply.
Our vision is of a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need




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As our Services’ Manager, you will oversee some of our most impactful delivery, including our Courses service, Vocation service, Digital services, and our award-winning Mentoring service. You’ll be just as comfortable working alongside the team to problem solve as you are working with the leadership team on our business plans and budget management.
Reporting to the Head of Services and working with the Outreach & Engagement Manager, you will play a key role in the services leadership team.
You will be naturally driven to achieve the best outcomes for people affected by spinal cord injury. Above all, you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and you will see for yourself how Back Up quite literally transforms lives every day.
Please apply by emailing by midnight on Sunday 4th May 2025 with:
• A CV
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.




Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term Contract, 18 months
Salary: £40,000- £41,000 p.a.
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to bring additional operational capacity to new church plants and partnerships. This role will work across multiple partnerships on a fixed term basis to support the operational set up of new partnerships, and leading on operational improvements where there are existing processes.
This role will be pivotal in establishing sustainable operational excellence, allowing ministry teams to undertake missional work.
Job responsibilities
- Support new church partnerships and plants for a fixed term to develop strong operational functions.
- Work collaboratively with parish team members, scoping the operational needs that require supporting, reviewing or developing
- Set-up new or review existing operational functions, including: HR and recruitment, finance, reporting, fundraising, buildings management.
- Develop digital and communications processes including website development and newsletter templates.
- Lead on development and implementation of volunteer and event management systems.
- Work with parish leaders to develop operational sustainability beyond the term of this role.
- Identify operational needs in support of missional activities, supporting missional project planning and project management.
- Support with partnership reporting processes as part of the Hackney and Islington funded programme.
- Develop a pipeline of income generation opportunities, including rental agreements and grant funding.
- Develop an operational toolkit of policies and best practice for future plants and partnerships
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience implementing new systems
- Change management
- Experience of grant management or reporting on funding objectives
- Strong operational and administrative skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of recruitment processes
- Strong IT skills
- Right to work in UK
- Practicing Christian, committed to upholding the values and mission of the Church of England
- The person will not require a DBS check
Desirable
- Knowledge of good governance practices
- Relevant Project Management qualification
- Relevant finance or HR administration qualification
- Experience of parish operations
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on 22 May 2025 in the Hackney or Islington area.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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The role of the Young Carers Programme Manager is to lead on the delivery of our employability and aspirations programming for young adult carers, to support positive transitions from education into employment. The role works in partnership with our network of local carer organisation, employers and wider sector stakeholders, to deliver an engaging and diverse programme of opportunities for young adult careers to meet with employers, experience work environments, and broaden opportunities to access careers of choice.
Our ideal candidate:
- We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, regardless of the industry you've worked in.
- Skills such as project coordination, gained through professional roles, volunteering, or other responsibilities, will be highly valued.
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak engagingly in public to a range of audiences will be key.
- Knowledge and understanding of young carers issues would be beneficial, whether gained in a personal or professional capacity, such as policy and legislation affecting young carers, children, and young people generally.
- Familiarity of monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Competency in digital tools and social media which can be used to engage, promote activities and events for young people.
- Experience of delivering employability and/or skills development programmes would be beneficial.
- Demonstrated experience working with volunteers and coordinating volunteering programmes.
If this sounds like you, download the recruitment pack below to find out more about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location:Home-based with frequent travel to projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract:Permanent
Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with supermarkets, volunteer recruitment channels and venues to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. You will be experienced in building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in the North East, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:We will be shortlisting and interviewing for this post on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close once we have found the successful candidate. Please apply as soon as possible if interested, and no later than 11.59pm on Thursday 8th May.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you interested in a career in reinvestment and retrofit project management while working for a leading charity?
We're seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Assets team and lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes, driving refurbishment and energy improvements across our properties while ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards and delivering responsive and planned maintenance to St Mungo’s housing portfolio alongside the team.
This role of Reinvestment and Retrofit Works Project Manager is essential to improving our housing stock quality and reducing carbon emissions. Other Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Senior Project Manager in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
- Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of refurbishment/retrofit projects.
- Build relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
- Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment/retrofit initiatives.
- Contributing to organisational strategies in reinvestment, safety, PIE (psychologically informed environments), and sustainability.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about enhancing Decent Homes Standards , working alongside an innovative Property Services Team to improve housing for people experiencing homelessness.
To succeed you should demonstrate the below:
- Qualified in the built environment (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) with experience managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes, budgets, and stakeholders (e.g., QS, Architect, Contractor), ideally in social housing or local authority.
- Skilled in financial appraisal, risk management, value-driven efficiency, and transformational change.
- Experience in design development, environmental standards, and working with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced project management expertise or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
- Knowledge of funding applications for retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and construction/technical expertise, including JCT, Building Regulations, and related legislation.
Overall, you will be ready to work collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued. In addition, a range of support and training initiatives will be put in place to assist the successful applicant in the delivery of this role.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 12 May 2025
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client with their search for a new part time Portfolio Manager.
The organisation are an ambitious fast-growing social investment fund manager providing flexible finance to inspiring social sector organisations. Their investment approach puts social impact at the heart of everything they do. With more than £170m of capital loans since their establishment in 2014, they are committed to developing creative solutions that will enable organisations to grow and continue delivering scalable and sustainable solutions to social issues. They work with organisations who are tackling entrenched social issues such as poverty, homelessness, social isolation and unemployment.
The Portfolio Manager is responsible for developing and managing client lending relationships through relationship management, credit management, and business development. We are looking for an excellent communicator with a commitment to social impact investing and supporting social enterprises. You will have a proven capacity to review and understand lending legal documentation, from a commercial and pragmatic perspective. You will also demonstrate a high level of comfort with financial modelling and able to apply this to understand property valuations, yield analyses and other information.
This role is part time, working three days per week, and will ideally be based in the London office for 2 days per week. As is typical within the social investment sector, this role does not include a bonus.
To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Catherine Bunting from Prospectus.
As a specialist recruitment practice, Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
The Epilepsy Research Institute is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation efforts and help drive our mission forward. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing sustainable funding to support world-leading epilepsy research.
With a proven track record in fundraising, you will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy across multiple revenue streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors. With a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior fundraising role and demonstrable success in securing significant funding, your ability to cultivate and manage donor relationships, craft compelling funding proposals, and oversee high-impact fundraising campaigns will be key to our success.
Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. If this is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.
Application is by way of a CV and covering letter which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.
Closing date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interview dates: Wednesday 11 June and Wednesday 18 June 2025
To radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and its associated conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to develop and implement strategies for securing funding from trusts, grant-making bodies, and corporate partners. This role is crucial in ensuring NFYFC’s financial sustainability and growth, collaborating with team members and engaging with our vibrant community of young farmers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Operations Manager
Reporting To: Director of Operations
Salary: £36,750.00 per annum
Location: London/Head Office Tooting Works
Contract: Permanent/full-time
Closing Date: 9th May 2025 (We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date if we find the right candidate. Early applications are strongly encouraged.)
About Us:
Tooting Works (TW) is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, an event space and more. It has been offering affordable office space and helping local businesses and organisations to flourish and grow for over 30 years.
Business Launchpad operates on-site at Tooting Works and is a registered charity which provides support and training for entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years from across London who want to set up their own business.
Role Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the business centre. This includes oversight of facilities management, health & safety, lettings, team leadership, and budget management. The role ensures the business centre is well-maintained, tenants are satisfied, and operational performance is continuously improved. Reporting to senior leadership, the Operations Manager contributes to strategic planning, drives efficiencies through systems and digital tools, and plays a vital role in sustaining high occupancy and tenant retention.
Role Responsibilities:
Centre Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business centre, ensuring all facilities are well-maintained, compliant, and running smoothly.
- Ensure the lettings process is well-managed and aligned with policies.
- Implement and monitor operational procedures to improve efficiency and service quality, including opportunities to digitise processes and services.
- Contribute to strategic operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with senior management.
- Report regularly on KPIs, occupancy, operational issues, and budget status to senior management.
Building Maintenance
- Oversee the upkeep and preventative maintenance of the property, ensuring high facility standards.
- Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, engineers).
- Monitor maintenance budgets and project timelines, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct regular building inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
- · Maintain and develop use of CMMS (MaintainX) to manage and record all maintenance work.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with UK health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and fire safety.
- Develop and monitor health & safety procedures tailored to the site.
- Organise relevant training for staff and enforce contractor compliance.
- Maintain accurate H&S records, incident reports, and lead periodic audits.
- Support development and execution of emergency response and business continuity plans.
- Fire safety responsibility ( Fire Safety designated person))
Lettings and Lease Management
- Oversee the Assistant Lettings Manager and monitor the development and execution of the lettings process from enquiry to move-in, including viewings, negotiations, and onboarding and offboarding of tenants.
- Check we are maintaining up-to-date tenancy records,
- Draft lease documentation and ensure timely renewals and support the rollout of any rent reviews.
- Carry out twice-yearly audits of lease documentation.
- Maintain relationships with tenants to support retention and satisfaction.
- Monitor lease management by team, lease compliance and resolution of any lease-related issues.
Customer Service
- Act as a point of contact for tenants, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Foster strong relationships with tenants, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants with the goal of maintaining high occupancy levels.
Financial Management
- Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective management of resources and that projects are delivered within budget.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure cost-effective deals.
- Ensure tenant arrears are regularly monitored and managed.
Line Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the lettings and maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and productivity.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Handle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Project Management, or other relevant fields.
- At least 2 years’ experience in operations work.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Desire to drive operational excellence.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of managing a building, property or facilities beneficial.
- High comfort level with online tools such as MS Office, project management software,or similar.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Negotiation and customer service skills.
- Resilient and adaptable with ability to multi-task.
- Solution finder.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Rewards
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Personal annual training budget following probation.
- Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
- Regular team socials throughout the year.
- Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
- General eye test.
- Well-being day (one day per year).
- Volunteer day (one day per year).
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- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
- Level 3 safeguarding (can be trained on the job).
Please email your CV with a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.
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Are you ready to lead a project that makes a difference?
Join the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as our E-learning Project Manager for the Radiology Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI) — and help shape the future of radiology education across the UK and beyond.
We’re redeveloping one of the most respected radiology e-learning programmes in the world — R-ITI — and we need a driven, strategic and organised Project Manager to bring it to life.
In this 18-month fixed-term role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of over 300 digital learning modules. You’ll collaborate with the Learning Development Manager, the Learning Technologist and the e-learning faculty comprising Subject Matter Experts (SMEs – who are doctors) while undertaking the project to relaunch these essential resources on our new Learning Management System (LMS).
You’ll not only be supporting radiologists in their professional development but you’ll also play a key role is helping ensure the offering is financially sustainable, enabling us to reinvest in growing our influence and impact globally.
What you’ll do
- Oversee the entire life cycle of selected R-ITI modules marked for redevelopment, from establishing SME groups to review and update content, to working with learning technology colleagues to produce and publish them on time and within budget on RCR’s LMS.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and objectives and provide support to the working groups whilst they redevelop the modules.
- Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Be responsible for overall quality control of newly developed content by working collaboratively with SMEs and learning technology colleagues to create accurate, engaging and effective e-learning content for our members.
- Lead cross-functional teams consisting of SMEs, internal or externally sourced e-learning developers, designers, and quality assurance testers.
- Be the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing necessary support, troubleshooting queries and ensuring strategically sound decisions are made.
- Manage project budgets and promptly report any potential spending variances to the Learning Development Manager.
What you’ll need
- Excellent project management skills with evidence of delivering complex projects to the highest of standards, on time and on budget
- Experience of working with busy stakeholders, especially those who work on a voluntary basis
- Experience of developing e-learning content and working with digital learning platforms
- Experience of collaborating with doctors or other medical professionals would be advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills to help negotiate, solve problems, and share knowledge with all stakeholders where needed
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme