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Age UK is recruiting for a Regional Estates Surveyor to provide a professional comprehensive and cost-effective Regional Estate Management Service on all Age UK Properties.
Please note, this role is a Field-Based position.
In this role you will use your professional knowledge and experience to undertake significant problem solving and lateral thinking, providing advice to key stakeholders across the charity on complex estate and asset management issues. By ensuring best professional practice is always observed and complying with the RICS Code of Conduct, the successful post-holder will be responsible for negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals across Age UK's predominantly retail property portfolio and day to day estate management duties.
Whilst you will be home based, please note this role requires travel across our Age UK estate, so there is an expectation you can travel with some overnight stays; a company car will be provided.
The area this role covers will be dependent on the successful candidate's home location.
Please note: This salary includes a market supplement of £4K up to the maximum of £50K (inclusive). This market supplement reflects the current demand for professionals with skills in this area.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* BSc (hons) Estate Management degree or equivalent and Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. A
* Significant post Chartered experience in either a retail property management department or an estate management department providing professional advice and influencing a range of stakeholders in respect of strategic property management. A, I.
* Experience of working within a geographically diverse team. I
Skills and knowledge
* In depth knowledge of Landlord and Tenant statute and Case Law in particular the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. A, I
* Ability to write concise letters and reports targeted to varying recipients both internally and externally of Age UK. I
* Knowledge of Microsoft 365 (including Excel & Word) and Outlook. A, I
* Able to manage multiple projects at all stages. I
* Able to collate, analyse and report relevant management information. I
* Comfortable with influencing a variety of stakeholders across the organisation. I
* Ability to work within a small flexible team of professional/technical staff. I
* Sound Knowledge of the Retail property market. A, I
Personal attributes
* Self-Motivated, ability work autonomously yet work as part of and lead a team. I
* Good Organisational Skills. I
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. I
* Strong negotiating skills. A, I
Any other details:
* Clean driving licence.
* To maintain membership of the RICS via 20 hours minimum Continuing Professional Development Training per year.
* Will be required to make occasional overnight stays
* Regular travel to office/warehouse/ retail locations
* Occasional (planned) out of hours work
* Will be required to visit multi-storey sites with stepped access.
What we offer in return
Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
Wellbeing days – 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
Blue Light Card scheme
You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Would you like to join our small, dedicated, international team to make a difference to the lives of seafarers and their families worldwide by taking the lead on managing our well respected helplines?
ISWAN has recently created this new role, which will be pivotal to further developing our quality service to seafarers. We have seen significant growth in the number and usage of our helplines and now seek to ensure we have a management structure capable of coping with further helpline growth.
As ISWAN’s Head of Helpline Services, you will be responsible for the strategic development, account management and evaluation of all ISWAN helpline services.
We have no preconceptions about where the successful applicant will come from but you will bring experience of managing multi-channelled helpline operations and best practice as well as planning, measuring and delivering user and client service improvements.
You will need to be capable of working effectively within a complex international context and have sound experience of service development. This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) but we are keen to find the right person and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns. We are flexible about where the role is based but you will be managing helpline operations in the UK, India and the Philippines so you will need to be a great team player.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Improving the lives of seafarers and their families with services, resources, strategies and advocacy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Remote (UK-Based) Contract Type: 6 months fixed term, Full-Time. Occasional travel to London for team days.
About Us
UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the national membership organisation for 47 accredited community foundations that have a collective presence in every postcode. Through place-based philanthropy and giving, we invest in communities to transform people’s lives.
We are currently rolling out and implementing 33 individual Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) instances for our community foundations, transitioning them from a shared Salesforce instance to independent systems. Each instance follows a network-agreed design while allowing customisation to meet specific foundation needs.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an impactful organisation that strengthens communities across the UK.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on an exciting digital transformation project as part of a small and supportive team.
We offer a flexible work pattern that supports your personal responsibilities, as well as a remote-working environment with options to work either from home or at local community foundation offices.
We are passionate about building a supportive and collaborative team culture, which you will be a valued part of.
We support opportunities for professional development and training.
We support the mental health of our staff with mental health first aiders and a fantastic independent wellbeing service that provides bespoke support to all employees.
At UKCF, we put inclusion at the forefront of our work and believe in equal opportunities for all. That is why our recruitment process is inclusive to all, and our salaries are transparent.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Technology Advisor, the Salesforce Administrator will play a crucial role in the successful implementation, development and ongoing support of the new Salesforce system and structure across our network.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and configure Salesforce, including workflows, Flows, fields, page layouts, record types, dashboards, and reports.
- Manage user access, roles, profiles, permissions, and public groups.
- Provide daily first-line support to members, troubleshooting issues and handling change requests.
- Support community foundations employees in implementing and adapting their individual Salesforce instances.
- Automate business processes using tools such as Flows, approval processes, validation rules, and email alerts.
- Test and implement system improvements within a sandbox environment before deployment.
- Facilitate data migration and ensure data integrity.
- Perform system deployments and ensure a smooth transition for users.
- Work with colleagues to develop and maintain training materials, including video tutorials and documentation.
- Deliver user training and promote best practices across the network.
- Collaborate with Salesforce leads across community foundations to share knowledge and resolve issues.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with Salesforce.
- Salesforce Administrator Certification.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration, including roles, profiles, permissions, OWD, sharing rules, and security settings.
- Experience with Salesforce Flows to streamline processes and enhance data accuracy.
- Experience in requirement gathering and proposing technical solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system enhancements.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to train and support users with varying levels of Salesforce experience.
- Experience managing data migrations and ensuring data integrity.
- Knowledge of GDPR regulations and information security principles.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and managed packages.
- Knowledge of Salesforce Lightning and Experience Cloud.
- Experience in the grant-making sector using Salesforce.
- Experience implementing system changes and supporting digital transformation.
- Additional Salesforce certifications (e.g., Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder).
- Experience working or volunteering in the charitable or voluntary sector.
If you are a skilled Salesforce Administrator with a passion for digital transformation and making a difference in the charity sector, we’d love to hear from you!
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Every UK community should have access to an agile community foundation, known for identifying local need and providing resources that empower change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to appoint someone who sees risk not just as a challenge to avoid, but as an opportunity for kingdom impact. This role calls for someone able to blend robust yet proportionate compliance and an eye for detail, with bold, faith-shaped decision-making.
In this newly created role, you will play a key part in shaping how we coordinate policies, manage risk, and navigate complexity with both diligence and hope. You will ensure that our compliance meets or exceeds required standards, strengthening trust and relationships. You will support governance that enables wise decision-making and foster a risk management culture that both protects the organisation and recognises and seizes opportunities, all while actively pursuing and staying faithful to our calling.
- Salary: £33,000-36,000 (pro-rata) + benefits
- Location: Home-based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
- Terms of appointment: Part-time (22.5 hours per week). Permanent
- Closing date: Monday 3 November at 9am
- Interview date: Interviews will be held over 10 and 11 November 2025
Key responsibilities:
- Compliance management
- Legal agreements and advisory implementation
- Risk management
- Governance support
For more information, see our application pack.
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Up to 5 days’ extra leave to serve on the Board of an external organisation
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
- Tax-free home-working allowance
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.