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The Executive and Operations Coordinator provides essential administrative, operational, and executive support to enhance the effectiveness of Toynbee Hall’s Advice Services directorate. This role combines high-level executive assistance including managing the diaries of the Managing Director and Deputy Director of Advice Services, coordinating communications, and preparing for meetings with operational support across finance, HR, onboarding, and general administration. Working closely with the finance team, HR, and advice teams, the Executive and Operations Support Officer raises and tracks purchase orders, processes invoice, reconciles credit cards, and ensures contracts and approvals are completed on time. They also provide flexible support across the directorate, assisting with logistics, meeting documentation, and crossteam coordination as needed. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Advice Services, this role plays a key part in ensuring seamless operations and enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities and service delivery.
Scope of role
The role is task-managed by the Director of Advice Services and the Deputy Director of Advice Services
Key working relationships
Director of Advice Services, Deputy Director of Advice Services, Advice Services Senior Leadership Team, HR, IT Support, Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Diary and Inbox Management:
- Manage the Director of Advice Services' diary and email communications to ensure optimal organisation and timely responses to internal and external queries.
- Coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, balancing the Director’s workload and priorities.
2. Senior Leadership Support:
- Organise, plan, and take minutes at senior leadership meetings, including handling logistics like booking rooms, arranging refreshments, and notifying attendees.
- Follow up on action items and ensure the implementation of decisions made during meetings.
- Prepare and distribute reports and other documentation to keep the leadership team informed and engaged.
3. Operational and Admin Support for Deputy Director of Advice Services:
- Assist with delegated tasks from the Deputy Director to support broader operational and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate communication between the Deputy Director and other departments or external stakeholders.
- Support and work on operational and admin tasks as needed.
4. Operations Team Support:
- Assist the advice services operations team with administrative tasks, particularly in finance, such as processing invoices, raising Pos, tracking payments, etc.
- Support project management activities, ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines and budgets.
5. Communication Facilitation:
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking to connect with the Advice Services directorate.
- Manage the distribution of information to staff and stakeholders to ensure consistent and clear communication.
6. Event Coordination:
- Help plan and execute internal and external events, including workshops, conferences, and staff meetings.
- Handle all event-related arrangements such as guest lists, venue, catering, and technology needs.
7. Ad-hoc Support:
- Provide flexible support to other senior managers and teams within Toynbee Hall as needed, including during special projects and peak periods.
- Coordinate and organise additional meetings and manage any emergent administrative needs.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience and Skills:
- Proven administration or personal assistant experience, including significant experience working with senior management in a similar organisation.
- Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in using office software like Microsoft Office and particularly adept in spreadsheets.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with an excellent attention to detail.
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all staff members. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality. 3. Personal Attributes:
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- Capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure, adopting a “find a solution, no blame” attitude.
- Open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative approach, seeking fresh and alternative perspectives. o
- Commitment to empowering others by sharing knowledge and enabling action.
3. Commitment:
- Strong alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission, strategy, and values.
- Willingness to participate in training and develop further understanding in areas such as safeguarding.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Sector Experience:
- Experience in the charity sector or advice services.
2. Additional Skills:
- Familiarity with project management tools and event coordination.
Further information
The role requires working from the Toynbee Hall office (or occasionally other locations in London) an average of 2-3 days per week minimum. There is some flexibility in hours
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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We have an opportunity for a Buyer to join our team in Basingstoke.
This is a full time permanent role with a mix of home and office working.
The starting salary is £30,000 to £36,000 depending on your experience.
The Role:
As a Buyer you will be supporting the delivery of our procurement sourcing projects and the pipelining of some of our procurement activity.
You'll work collaboratively with the wider Procurement team, project teams, and engage with key stakeholders to assist with identifying their requirements.
This role will give you the opportunity to be more involved in the end to end procurement process, and you will be expected to define, scope and start to implement the sourcing strategy
What we need from you:
You will need to have an understanding of the principles of procurement and category management in a business context.
You'll also need experience of sourcing, negotiating with suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
We are looking for:
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
- The ability to listen and understand what our stakeholders need
- The confidence to negotiate the best outcome for SNG
- The ability to work in an ethical and compliant manner
- A positive and proactive approach
Experience of working in the housing or public sector is not essential, but would be an advantage.
What we can offer you:
As a member of the Procurement Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
• Life cover as soon as you join us
• You will be a part of our Recognition scheme
• A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
About us:
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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"There's no place like home, but what happens if you don't have one?" Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Shelter Cymru to recruit them a Fundraising Partnerships Manager to join an ambitious Fundraising team in Wales.
Shelter Cymru help thousands of people each year across Wales who are affected by the housing emergency by offering free, confidential and independent advice. When necessary they constructively challenge on behalf of people to ensure they are properly assisted and to improve practice and learning.
About the role
As part of the management team the Fundraising Operations Manager focuses on the operational aspects that enable the whole team to run successfully. In addition, the role manages a small group of posts specialising in income sources that generate predominantly core fundraised income. The Fundraising Operations Manager will support their direct reports in shaping and delivering operational plans and priorities, informed by the organisational strategy and the Fundraising & Income Generation Strategy.
This role will also be responsible for elements of the whole team's operations, overseeing Fundraising's use of the brand, the supporter CMS (Harlequin) and general day-to-day processes. In addition, they will provide joint support to the Head of Fundraising and will oversee budget performance in their income area(s).
About you
To be successful in this role you should have proven track record in success in income generation, with demonstrable knowledge and experience of a variety of income sources relevant or transferable to the Fundraising Team's work. You must be IT literate and be good at working collaboratively. Transferable experience will be considered if you have had experience in operations. Line Management experience is advantageous.
Shelter Cymru are a flexible employer with one day per week spent in the office in one of the following locations Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham. Please contact Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information. Please note that the closing date for this role is the 14th September.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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Regional Fundraiser – Kent
Closing Date: 18th September
Interviews: 25th September
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within Kent (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you, and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
This is a homeworking role. You will be required to travel across Kent to meet supporters regularly and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington, and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.
We will be holding an information & Q&A session for this role at 12:30 midday on Wednesday, 10th September. To receive a link to this or for further information, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team for further support at [email protected]
About You
- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management.
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Ability to analyse data and information to make decisions.
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently, and travel across an extensive patch.
Person Specification:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail.
- A passionate advocate for the Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference.
- A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience.
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Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Warwickshire, Dispersed Accommodation (mainly based in South Warwickshire)
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Housing Support Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our dispersed refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.
You will be joining the Warwickshire Dispersed Safe Accommodation service. This service will provide emergency safe accommodation across Warwickshire with high-quality domestic abuse support, ‘by-and-for’ services for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. Housing Support Workers will work closely with the Floating Support Workers and Child Support Workers (who provide the personal support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children) to ensure that the emergency accommodation and support meets the whole range of survivors’ needs.
The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety and maintenance of emergency safe accommodation units in multiple 1–3-bedroom properties across Warwickshire. This will include the practical set up and maintenance of home furnishings and utilities in each property and the management of the cleaning and replacements required between each use of the accommodation unit.
The post holder will provide support to survivors fleeing domestic abuse around accessing housing benefit for the dispersed accommodation and support survivors with exploring and accessing move on accommodation.
The Housing Support Worker (HSW) will be responsible for ensuring that the properties will maintain Refuge’s accommodation standards and comply with all Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
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 26 September 2025
Interview Date: 9 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Transform Europe Network (TEN) exists today to partner with Christians in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, to share the gospel and see lives transformed. TEN is celebrating 60 years of ministry this year and currently works in 10 countries supporting around 60 churches and projects. Our committed team do this through empowering, equipping, resourcing, and supporting our partners in their ministries of compassion, evangelism and church planting.
Due to our Finance and Data Manager moving on, we are inviting applications for the position of Senior Finance and Operations Manager at Transform Europe Network.
We are looking for someone with a desire to work with a leading organisation, working in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. We need someone excited by this opportunity who will manage and develop the financial, data and operations side of the organisation.
Could you be part of our story, enabling TEN to develop as an organisation? Do you have a desire to play your part in God's plan for the world as we serve our partners in Europe? You may be the person we are looking for.
If you are interested in the role then please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Salary £38,000 - £40,000 + 7% employers pension contribution
Duration: Permanent
37.5 hours per week (full-time)
We are looking for someone who:
· Will be committed to the vision of TEN to work alongside Christians to see lives transformed in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
- Can lead and develop the financial, operations and data work at TEN.
- Has financial and accounting experience.
- Has a strong understanding of financial planning and principles.
- Has experience of producing financial reports for small organisations.
- Has experience with CRM systems.
- Has experience of managing people.
- Has strong IT skills including proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is able to work to deadlines.
Key tasks will include:
- Financial management of Transform Europe Network.
- Oversight of TEN’s data and CRM systems.
- Management of the Finance Administrator and Communications Officer.
- Oversight of the TEN office and office support services.
- Working with the CEO to help the strategic development of the organisation.
- Deputising for the CEO when required.
In order to perform this role, it is essential that the post holder is in full sympathy with the aims and goals of TEN. To that end he/she must be a committed Christian (able to agree with the organisation’s statement of faith) and able to fully participate in spiritual activities whilst carrying out the responsibilities of Senior Finance and Operations Manager.
The role is hybrid with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work in the office three days per week.
Application deadline: Friday 5th September. Interviews: Monday 15th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group are delighted to be partnered with a large international Charity to support with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant. The role will be supporting with producing statutory accounts for certain large entities, as well as being a key point of contact during external audit.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements for two major subsidiaries
- Complete the consolidation of subsidiary entities into the relevant group financial statements
- Prepare statutory accounts for smaller entities for review by senior finance colleagues
- Submit statutory returns, including those for tax and national statistics authorities, and support fundraising and grant teams with financial data derived from statutory accounts
- Collaborate with senior finance leadership to support strategic initiatives aimed at streamlining financial processes, reducing errors, and improving data-driven decision-making
- Lead a project to automate and integrate statutory account preparation using linked Excel and Word documents, ensuring real-time updates and maintaining template functionality
- Reconcile a range of control accounts on a monthly basis and resolve outstanding items in coordination with cross-functional finance teams
- Act as a key contact for external auditors, attend senior-level audit meetings, process adjustments, and implement recommended improvements
- Partner with management accounting and regional teams to align reporting processes and agree on accounting treatments for key balances such as debtors and accruals
- Develop insight into property reporting and funding, and its alignment with statutory reporting—particularly regarding reserves and contingent liabilities
- Support the preparation of key board and audit committee papers, including going concern assessments in collaboration with senior finance leadership
- Ensure compliance with year-end procedures and produce balance sheet reconciliations and supporting notes for audit purposes
- Serve as a principal liaison for external audits relating to both major trusts, providing assistance and documentation as required
Ideal candidate profile:
- Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Experience in planning and preparing statutory accounts and disclosure notes
- Good understanding of Charity SORP and FRS 102
- Advanced IT skills to enable complex manipulation and interpretation of financial data
- A deep understanding of accounting concepts with proven experience of dealing with external auditors
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent Basis.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Kirkby Stephen Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: 14 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
Parking is available behind the shop and there is also a free car park nearby to the store.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
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Championing supporter care across The Charity, you will lead on guaranteeing a high quality experience for our donors and supporters through their journey with us. Everything the team does is about ensuring CX excellence, from handling first communications and processing income, through to ensuring that an appropriate ‘thank you’ is received.
Responsible for a small team of both Central Operations and Supporter Care experts you’ll ensure that our community are placed at the centre of all we do. Working with Fundraising, Finance and Marketing you’ll ensure the smooth running of our campaigns and income reconciliation, implementing the workflows to get the right data into the CRM, acting as the central point between them and our technical teams (Website, Journeys, Finance and IT).
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
With boundless energy, passion and enthusiasm, you are the positive and welcoming face of the Charity, inspiring and motivating our supporters and encouraging their ongoing participation. You’ll work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible service and see themselves as an integral part of our community.
You’ll have proven experience of working in a busy Supporter Care or customer-focused role, as well as being a people manager, with a good understanding of the fundraising environment. You’ll need a strong understanding of our systems, processes, fundraising options and services. You’ll also be responsible for inspiring excellent supporter care across the Charity, ensuring that our community is placed at the centre of all we do
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- With the support of the Head of CX, provide an exemplary core Supporter Care and Central Operations function, meeting agreed SLAs to maximise supporter engagement, stewardship and accurate income processing
- Oversee accurate daily and monthly bank reconciliation, working closely with the Finance and Fundraising teams
- Support initiatives to maximise engagement by calling supporters e.g. to welcome them to The Charity and to talk to them about Gift Aid
- Work with the Head of the CX team to create monthly reports to evidence progress and adherence to the team SLAs
- Manage complaints and assist other teams in responding to complaints, ensuring robust recording in the CRM
- Lead on new supporter care projects and activities
- Regularly review fundraising and complaint policies, updating documentation and processes as needed e.g. vulnerable persons policy
- Provide supporter care ‘consultancy’ for other teams and promote supporter care excellence
- Keep up to date on current fundraising regulations and legislation; share knowledge and best practice with the wider team
- Lead on planning, implementing and documenting team processes, striving to automate and improve wherever possible
- Facilitate and provide training to members of the team as required
- Support regular reviews of Gift Aid and ensure Gift Aid claims and income are maximised, working closely with the Finance team
- Identify volunteer opportunities and manage team volunteers, acting as a Volunteer Champion for the team
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Who we are
Benslow Music, a thriving musical hub based on a campus in Hitchin, is seeking a Head of Music & Learning to lead the strategic development and delivery of its diverse programmes. We champion the life‑long benefits music brings through a programme of residential, day and online music courses, a concert series and an instrument loan scheme.
We’re rooted in a heritage that began in 1929 as the Rural Music Schools Association, growing into a lively campus with two recital halls, practice rooms, accommodation for around 50 people and an extensive music library. Today we offer around 150 short courses annually, welcoming adult musicians of all abilities, from late starters to early career professionals, across classical, jazz and folk genres. We host a regular concert series featuring emerging and acclaimed artists.
We are also home to the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme, holding a collection of over 1700 string and woodwind instruments lent to young musicians aged 7–25, ensuring access regardless of background.
About the role
As Head of Music & Learning, you will lead the delivery, strategic development and evaluation of Benslow Music’s core programmes: courses, concerts and the Instrument Loan Scheme. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll shape an ever-evolving and balanced annual programme.
You’ll oversee and strategically develop diverse music education opportunities; cultivate relationships with tutors, artists and partner organisations; develop online activities; ensure excellent participant experiences and adherence to health and safety policies; manage programme budgets and monitor financial performance; monitor the quality of activities, gathering and acting on feedback from participants, tutors and stakeholders; lead and line‑manage a dedicated team to high standards; and contribute to strategic planning and partnerships that strengthen the organisation’s mission to unlock potential and share the lifelong benefits of music.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a self‑starter with programme management experience, an eye for detail, flexibility and good judgement. You’ll be comfortable working autonomously and within a collaborative, supportive environment.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in programme and project management, particularly in music or music education contexts, including adult amateur music‑making.
- Breadth and depth of musical knowledge to be credible with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven senior management experience, contributing to strategic development.
- Exceptional people skills and communication abilities (written and verbal), including contract management and negotiation.
- Strong administrative, organisational, IT and budget management skills, including effective use of spreadsheets and familiarity with marketing, CRM and fundraising support.
- A deep understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; sensitivity to Benslow Music’s mission and ethos.
- Networks in the music/music education sector.
If you’re ready to lead a vital part of our community by unlocking musical wonder, enabling access and fuelling lifelong creativity, please get in touch with our consultants at Peridot Partners.
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Senior Support Worker
Sale
£25,000 - £25,642 per annum (Once 6-month probation is passed)
Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)
Full or Part Time opportunities available.
- Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting?
- Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience?
- Do you want to progress to a Senior Support Worker?
Then Stockdales is the company for you! A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.
We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.
Come and join the fun working environment here at Stockdales. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.
What you will receive whilst working for us:
- A competitive salary
- Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
- Excellent internal and external training offered
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Mileage paid for travel during work hours
- 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
- Increased holiday entitlement with service
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Wage Stream
- Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Monthly staff prize draw
What we want in return:
- Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts
- Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs
- Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role
- Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ
- Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader
- Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team
- Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays
- Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references
You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.
If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.
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Philanthropy Manager, Caterham School
Generous annual leave & pension | TOIL | Excellent benefits including fee remission
At Caterham, we are driving education forward in the UK - and philanthropy is central to making that vision a reality. Our school stands at the forefront of educational innovation, blending academic excellence with cutting-edge technology and a unique curriculum. As a provider of life-changing bursaries and a leader in pioneering partnerships, we’re not just transforming our own pupils’ futures, but influencing education outcomes for children across the region, too. Our approach has made us the destination of choice for families seeking a truly forward-thinking education, and we are on a trajectory that is ready to be taken to the next level.
The support we receive from our community makes a tangible and lasting difference to our pupils and beyond. We have set ambitious philanthropic goals, including a target of £7 million by 2030, and we are already gaining strong momentum. As Philanthropy Manager, you will be at the heart of this effort - leading on the cultivation and stewardship of high-value relationships with individuals and organisations.
You’ll work closely with the Development Director, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and a network of engaged volunteers, to inspire generosity and build meaningful, long-term connections. You will have the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level while also seeing the direct results of your work - whether through a bursary pupil’s success story or the opening of a new learning space funded by donors you’ve helped inspire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and relationship-driven fundraiser to shape and drive a major gifts programme within a highly supportive and forward-thinking environment. Whether you come from an educational background or another area of the charitable sector, we’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about connecting people with purpose - and who sees the potential of philanthropy to change lives.
Caterham is a very special place to work. We are proud of our history but even more excited about our future. If that excites you too, we warmly encourage you to apply.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
Caterham School is committed to applying its equality, diversity and inclusion policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our employees are always treated fairly and equally in every part of school life.
CLOSING DATE for applications is 09:00 on Monday, 22nd September 2025.
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Crisis Intervention Worker - Talking Spaces Service (Mental Health)
Location: Working at multiple sites across Birmingham - Beechcroft Centre, Erdington, Grounded, Selly Oak and Grounded St Paul’s, Jewellery Quarter
Salary: £25,231 (full time equivalent) £20,185 pro rata for 30 hours and £12,111 pro rata for 18 hours per week
Hours: 30 and 18 hours per week available – various shift patterns between 1pm-11.00pm, over 5 days, including weekends
DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY IN BIRMINGHAM?
About the role:
The Crisis Intervention Worker will be working closely with individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or episodes of psychological/emotional distress. The main purpose of the role is to assist individuals through appropriate person-centred interventions to be able to address and help de-escalate their immediate crisis experience.
Listening to individuals in a crisis will be a key aspect of your role and involves focusing, observing, understanding, and responding with empathy, genuineness, respect, acceptance, non-judgment, and sensitivity.
About you:
We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:
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Previous experience working in the mental health field, with experience of supporting people to be in control of their lives either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
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Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants that can lead to poor mental health.
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A good working knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation.
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Extensive knowledge of the local community within which you are working.
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Excellent communication and team working skills and the ability to effectively utilise the technology available.
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Good knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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The ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekend shift patterns.
The Talking Space Service operates from 5pm to 11pm seven days a week throughout the year. Employees will work on a rota basis in our Erdington location.
Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments; Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both Mindful Employer as well as achieving gold standard success in Investors in People.
We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th September 2025
Interviews to take place on Thursday 18th September 2025
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We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Fixed Term Basis until December 2026.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Harrogate Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: Units 3 & 4 Ground Floor, Plots 46-48 Yearlstone Square, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4AT
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
There is free parking outside the store and extensive and regular bus routes.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
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Do you have recent experience in an office-based role and an interest in working within a faith-based environment that supports young people to thrive?
If this sounds like you, our client would love to welcome you as their new Part-Time Admin Assistant.
You will play a vital role in keeping the office running smoothly, providing reliable admin support to the Operations Manager and Charity Directors. This is your opportunity to use your skills in a values-led environment, where your contribution will directly support education, growth, and community wellbeing.
The Contract
Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Forest Gate
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,300 – £30,940 PA Pro Rata
Work pattern: 5 hours per day (on-site; hybrid options may be reviewed after probation, with potential for some home working)
Start date: September 2025
About the organisation
This faith-based organisation has a long tradition in education and community life. Rooted in Catholic values, the culture is centred on respect, service, and shared purpose. Staff are asked to engage with and respect the organisation’s ethos, and an interest in faith and community life will help you feel at home here.
As the Part-Time Admin Assistant, you will…
- Be the friendly and reliable first point of contact in the office
- Keep accurate records, policies, and systems up to date
- Support meetings through minute-taking and document preparation
- Update the website and social media with news and information
- Welcome and coordinate international visitors
- Assist with events and organisational activities
- To succeed as a Part-Time Admin Assistant, you will need:
- Proven recent experience in an office-based role
- Strong ICT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A calm, respectful, and professional approach when working with colleagues, partners, and visitors
- Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring admin tasks are completed to a high standard
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- An interest in faith, values, and community life, with openness to working in a Catholic context
- Confident using social media to create posts or adapt content for websites
- Flexible and proactive in supporting others and managing priorities
- Keen to engage with the organisation’s culture and ethos
If you are looking for a meaningful role where your organisational skills and interest in faith can make a genuine difference, apply today to join our client as a Part-Time Admin Assistant. We are reviewing CVs as they come in and would be happy to share the full job description and discuss the role further.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
