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ABOUT FIELDS IN TRUST 

Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating throughout the UK, we’ve protected thousands of spaces over the past century, ensuring that 9 million people have access to a park or green space within a 10-minute walk from home. We act as the long-term stewards of these protected places and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have and will continue to influence the creation of thousands more. 

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality spaces — now and forever, and as we celebrate our Centenary in 2025, we’re proud of our legacy and excited to launch a new five-year strategy to shape the next chapter. 

OUR VALUES 

Partnership - We collaborate with others who share our vision. 

Innovation - We are experts in green spaces and look for new solutions. 

Equity - We believe in equal access for everyone. 

ROLE: Digital Content Manager 

Salary: £42,000 per annum 

Contract: Full-time 

Location: Central London (hybrid working – minimum two days per week in the office).  

Reports to: Director of Income Generation and Communications 

ROLE OVRVIEW 

We’re looking for a creative and strategic thinking individual with strong writing skills to lead the development and delivery of compelling digital content that aligns our key messages to key audiences. You’ll play a vital role in increasing our visibility, strengthening our voice, and positioning Fields in Trust as the go-to organisation for commentary, advice, and support on parks and green spaces. 

You’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team working to protect the green spaces that matter to us all. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we tell our story - informing, inspiring and motivating others to take action. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement a digital content plan aligned with organisational strategy and goals, collaborating with media partners and creative agencies as needed. 

• Ensure consistent messaging across all digital channels and audience segments. 

• Create engaging, high-quality content (written, visual, and video) for our website, social media, and email newsletters. 

• Design and implement standardised templates for external communications (e.g. partner presentations) to ensure consistent brand tone and messaging across teams.

• Manage the content calendar and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and relevant content delivery. 

• Tailor digital content (and occasional offline materials such as a publications, annual reviews, and display panels) to resonate with key audiences including national and local government, the built environment sector, funders, partners and park users. 

• Use storytelling to highlight the value of parks and green spaces and the impact of our work. 

• Manage and optimise our website and social media presence. 

• Monitor content performance and engagement, using analytics to guide content strategy and improvements. 

• Uphold and evolve our brand voice and visual identity across digital content and assets. 

• Act as a guardian for tone, language, and messaging consistency. 

• Work cross-organizationally to develop high quality content and outputs we can use to influence and engage key audiences. 

• Support colleagues with digital content, best practice and training where needed. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrable experience in digital content creation and planning. 

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills. 

• Strong understanding of digital platforms, SEO, and analytics. 

• Ability to align content with strategic messaging and audience needs. 

• Creative mindset with a passion for social or environmental causes. 

• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytic, Dot Digital, Resource Space, Hootsuite 

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector. 

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive content practices. 

BENEFITS 

• 25 days annual leave (plus one additional day per year of service, up to five years).  

• Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.  

• Two employee volunteer days per year.  

• 5% employer pension contribution.  

• Interest-free season ticket loan.  

Application Details 

Closing date: 24 August 2025  

First interview: Week commencing 1 September 2025  

Second interview: Week commencing 15th September 2025  

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

About the role

Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

The Museum is looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual for the role of Philanthropy Manager. The role will be focused on raising funds from high-net-worth individuals capable of giving six-figure gifts and key in achieving our strategic priorities. It will involve working both independently and closely with senior stakeholders in order to cultivate and maintain relationships with new and existing funders, securing income towards a diverse range of core and capital projects.

Working alongside an approachable and highly successful Philanthropy team and reporting into the Senior Philanthropy Manager (HNWI), the role will cultivate and build relationships with a portfolio of potential and existing funders, engaging with them through correspondence, meetings, events and creating compelling proposals to secure funding. The role will provide exemplary stewardship and create robust and long-term pipelines, whilst actively supporting the Philanthropy Executive with their portfolio.

About you

The appointed person will be able to secure and manage gifts from high-net-worth individuals, and have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and engaging manner. They will have an ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues and be able to to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues. The person will be able to work proactively and constructively with colleagues to develop high-quality project proposals and act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts. Finally, they must have exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and meet regular deadlines whilst working under pressure.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. 
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi

Hybrid working

We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events.  We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on Apply for job.

Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently.

Closing date: 23:59 on 31 August 2025

Interviews expected: w/c 15 September 2025

Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.

Are you a highly organised people-person with a passion for community, nature, and wellbeing?
Do you want to play a vital role in transforming lives through horticultural therapy, sustainability, and social connection?

Join our award-winning charity, recognised for its innovative approach to improving mental health, building community resilience, and creating green spaces that heal, empower and inspire.

We’re looking for a practical, compassionate and solutions-focused Operations Manager to lead the smooth running of our three vibrant sites across Preston, supporting a dedicated team of staff and over 100 volunteers delivering meaningful outdoor activity

About the Role

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, ensuring that our gardens, workshops, and outreach programmes run safely, smoothly and in line with our values. You'll manage day-to-day site operations, lead logistics and volunteer coordination, and support our delivery teams to provide a safe, inclusive and enriching environment for all.

You’ll work closely with our CEO and wider team to:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across three diverse sites

• Coordinate rotas, site logistics, tools, and vehicles

• Support delivery of therapeutic and community programmes

• Lead and support a brilliant team of staff and volunteers

• Ensure policies, health and safety and safeguarding standards are met

• Help gather outcomes and evidence for funders and partners

Supported Lodgings Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul UK to help us to set up and develop our new Supported Lodgings service in Cheshire West and Chester.

Position: Supported Lodgings Coordinator

Location: Cheshire West and Chester.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Salary: £24,136 Per Annum Plus Pension and Other Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

About the Role

The Supported Lodgings service provides long term placements for 16 and 17 year old young people with care experience in the homes of vetted and trained Community Hosts. This service will provide structured support packages enabling young people to develop a range of skills as they move towards independent living.

The role is a busy and varied one. You will be responsible for ensuring all young people referred to the service, are assessed, supported and placed effectively with their hosts. In addition, you will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, training and management of hosts, as well as promoting the service to key stakeholders, and supporting young people directly.

Your work will be underpinned by Depaul’s Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of this is to ensure that every young person leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of the Greater Manchester Prevention Services Manager you will be responsible for young people needing longer-term placements, as well as sharing responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all hosts and staff at the service.

Key responsibilities include:

· First point of contact for young people and referral partners.

· Assess needs and risks, ensuring suitable safeguarding and placements.

· Arrange young people’s stays, ensuring support and a welcoming environment.

· Ensure health and safety through regular checks and reporting.

· Provide regular support and planning sessions for young people

· Support young people in preparing for independent living and long-term housing.

· Participate in a 24-hour on-call service.

· Promote and expand the Supported Lodgings service.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience and an understanding of working with Care Leavers, young people experiencing homelessness, unaccompanied asylum seekers or people in crisis

· Experience in supporting young people with their support needs, working closely with other key professionals.

· Experience in writing, implementing and evaluating risk assessments

· Experience in supervising or supporting hosts or staff

· An understanding and commitment to working in an assets-based way

· Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures and follow them through to the conclusion

· High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them

· Effective collaborative working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialize in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and the South Coast.

You may have experience in areas such as: Service Coordinator, Client Services Coordinator, Housing Services Coordinator, Services Coordinator, Residential Services Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager 

Reporting To: Old Swan Shop Manager 

Salary: £25,570 - £27,401 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Old Swan, Liverpool 

About us: 

 
Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. 

The charity supports a wide range of life-enhancing projects that improve the experience of our amazing young patients. This includes funding specialist medical equipment to ensure our skilled surgeons and clinical teams have access to the most cutting-edge technology and investing in hi-tech distraction equipment proven to reduce pain and anxiety for children during their hospital stay. We also support innovative programmes such as ward musicians, our on-site magician, and dedicated play specialists on every ward. 

In addition, our charity retail operation plays a key role in raising funds and engaging our community. With a presence on-site at the hospital and across local areas, our retail outlets offer a variety of high-quality donated and new goods. Every purchase helps us continue to deliver exceptional care and fund critical projects, while also providing volunteering and community engagement opportunities that extend the impact of our mission beyond the hospital walls. 

About the role: 

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our successful team to help manage our charity shop in Old Swan. 

The Assistant Shop Manager will be an integral part of the wider Charity team.

Main Duties/Tasks: 

You will play a vital role in supporting the Shop Manager to lead, motivate, and develop a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, fostering strong community engagement and maximising the shop’s impact. This includes encouraging and harnessing the gifts of time from volunteers, goods from donors, and income from customers. As a visible and active ambassador for Alder Hey Children’s Charity on the high street, you will ensure the shop reflects the Charity’s values and purpose in all that it does. You will also support van collections and deliveries, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient transport of donated goods, while representing the Charity with enthusiasm and professionalism. 

Income generation: 

• Work with the Shop Manager to maximise sales and profits ensuring weekly targets are met. 

• Support the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products. 

• Support the team to maximise income via our online platforms. 

• Support the team with arranging van deliveries/collections daily.

• Work with the wider Charity team to promote and support fundraising activities and events. 

• Explore ways to maximise sales via events, donation drives, pop-up shops etc. 

• Cash up the till at the end of shift and ensure banking documents are completed. Investigate any discrepancies and report them to the Manager. 

• Support with ensuring the money is ready and accessible for cash collection.

• Open and close the shop at the appropriate times.

Volunteers: 

• Support and management of a team of volunteers. 

• Utilise volunteer skill sets and motivate them to deliver great customer service and perform tasks in-line with charity standards. 

• Maximise the shop’s opening hours and ensure the shop is open and managed by the shop team in the absence of the Shop Manager. 

• Help to provide and support ongoing training and development for volunteers. 

• Work and treat employees, volunteers and stakeholders in accordance with the Charity’s values. 

• Health & Safety (in conjunction with Shop Manager) 

• Ensure the shop adheres to Retail Health and Safety regulations. 

• Implement good Health and Safety practices to help protect employees, volunteers, and customers. 

• Help to ensure employees and volunteers are trained in manual handling. 

• Help maintain the cleanliness of the shop and behind the scenes areas.

• Stock Control (in conjunction with Shop Manager) 

• Ensure continuous, sufficient levels of high-quality stock. 

• Be responsible for deliveries and stock controls. 

• Ensure stock is appropriate to the business and priced accordingly. 

• Maintain a rigorous process of stock rotation, ensuring rotation within expiry dates. 

• Ensure visual merchandising is a high priority, with products featured prominently in window displays. 

Customer Service: 

• Be professional, patient and have a ‘people-first’ approach to customer services. 

• Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and collaborative working. 

• Set high standards of cleanliness, display and merchandising. 

• Establish quality standards, consumer safety and ensuring continuity. 

• Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the Charity’s values.

Other Duties: 

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager. 

The Charity retail team are currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2025 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.

Our Values 

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions: 

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions about the role please contact the People Team.

Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025 

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey Children’s Charity Shop – Old Swan): Tuesday 19 August 2025

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering our mission by selecting and distributing brand-new, publisher-donated books to over 190 libraries and NGO partners around the world. These books open opportunities for millions of people to read, learn, and shape a more equal future.

As Partnerships Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing our global network of partners. This includes:

· Selecting appropriate books to meet partners’ needs

· Coordinating book selections with our Operations Team

· Preparing accurate documentation to support timely shipments

· Managing partner enquiries and communications

· Building and sustaining strong, collaborative relationships across our network

You’ll also support the onboarding of new partners and help share insights into the impact of our work, both within the Programmes and Partnerships Team and across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Knowledge or experience in international education or development

· Experience with books or book distribution (highly desirable)

· A proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised approach

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent administrative skills and a collaborative mindset

· Experience with databases or CRM systems (highly desirable)

· A willingness to undertake occasional international travel

If you have experience managing stakeholder relationships, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and are passionate about creating access to books and education, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference? Join our dynamic and mission-led team as an Educational Programme Coordinator. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-impact tuition programmes, helping students overcome barriers and reach their potential.

If you're an organised and empathetic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the perfect blend of responsibility, variety, and purpose.

What You'll Do:

• Set up and manage tuition programmes for schools and Local Authorities and charities.
• Match tutors to students based on individual needs, availability, and subject expertise.
• Act as the main point of contact for families, tutors, school/LA staff, and link workers throughout each programme.
• Review EHCPs, student profiles, and supporting documentation to understand individual learning needs and tailor support accordingly.
• Respond to new tuition referrals and gather the information needed to plan appropriate support.
• Deliver tutor induction sessions to support onboarding and prepare tutors for their roles.
• Complete Risk Assessments prior to the start of each tuition programme.
• Share lesson feedback, gather input from stakeholders, and monitor student progress.
• Report on the impact of tuition and flag any concerns or areas for improvement.
• Attend tutor interviews and liaise with the recruitment team to fill roles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues throughout the day to ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Attend regular stakeholder meetings and share updates on student progress.
• Refer any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

We’re looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly, empathetically, and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Builds trust and maintains strong relationships through consistent, responsive, and thoughtful communication.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities at once.
• Stays calm and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, responding to challenges with confidence and a problem-solving mindset.
• Takes initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and improve systems and processes where needed.
• Is proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, and Gmail, and comfortable learning new digital tools.
• Has a genuine interest in education and in supporting students with diverse and complex needs.
• Has experience providing administrative or operational support to a team, ideally within an educational or youth-focused setting.
• Can work from our office in Angel, London four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Bonus if you have:

• Experience working with children with SEND, SEMH, and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of the UK education system.
• A background in teaching or coordination.
• Experience using tracking systems or CRMs.

Benefits
What We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive team that values growth and collaboration.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • 26 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
  • Private health insurance with dental, physiotherapy and mental health support.
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Enhanced parent policies.
  • Regular team socials, events, and celebrations.
  • Workplace Pension
• Salary: £24,000 - £27,500

About Us:

At Tutors Green, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality education—regardless of their background or circumstances. For over ten years, we’ve worked closely with schools and Local Authorities to deliver personalised tuition programmes that help disadvantaged pupils build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve their academic goals.

We currently partner with over 100 schools and multiple Local Authorities across the UK. Our tutors support students with a wide range of needs, including those with SEND, SEMH, and EHCPs, and our team is committed to providing compassionate, impactful support where it’s needed most.

It’s an exciting time to join Tutors Green.

Demand for our services has grown rapidly, our internal team has doubled in size, and we’re working with more students, schools, and charities than ever before. As we continue to scale nationally, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us deliver life-changing education to the young people who need it most.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures. If you do not currently hold one, we will process this for you as part of the pre-employment checks.
 

Applications close on Friday 8th August. 1st stage interviews start immediately. Final stage interviews start in the week beginning Monday 21st July in our offices in Angel. Apply early to avoid missing out.
 

As part of our recruitment process, online checks on public profiles may be conducted in line with data protection laws. We ensure all checks are fair, non-discriminatory, and free from bias based on protected characteristics. Applicants are encouraged to maintain professional online profiles.

By applying, you consent to Tutors Green storing your personal details in our secure, GDPR-compliant database. We respect your privacy and will use your information solely for recruitment purposes. 

Reference Number: V553

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Location: North Lanarkshire (home-based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 14 hours per week (over 3 days preferable)

Salary: £10,250 pro rata (£25,625 FTE)

DBS/PVG: Membership of PVG Scheme is a requirement

Job Family: Job Family 3

Line Manager: Delivery Leader for Scotland and Northeast England

Closing date: 18 August 2025, 10am

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Anticipated start date: August / September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are

At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

 What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.

· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.

· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.

· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.

· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

 
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. 

Role Purpose

We have been operating the North Lanarkshire Befriending Project for 25 years. Our team of adult Volunteer Befrienders provide 1:1 befriending support to Young Carers.

We recruit, train, induct and support Volunteer Befrienders who can be a positive, reliable and trustworthy role model to young people aged 8-18. Befrienders are matched 1:1 with a young person and provide bespoke emotional, social and practical support according to the young person’s needs, interests and goals. Together, they spend regular time together, engaging in fun community activities.

Through our support, Young Carers have the chance of a break, become less isolated, more confident and resilient, have enhanced physical and mental health, and are more included in their community.

In this role, you will lead all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of the project. The right candidate would be someone with a good knowledge and understanding of “best practice” in Volunteer Management /Befriending Services, and with experience in supporting children and young people.

Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

This role is primarily home-based (must be local to North Lanarkshire), you will need a

strong WIFI connection and a suitable home working environment. Part of your working week will also need to be based within local communities in North Lanarkshire, meeting with volunteers, children and families, partner organisations and other stakeholders. Appropriate travel costs will be re-imbursed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

 Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited Annual Leave 

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.

Job Summary

The Shop Manager is responsible for the efficient running of the charity shop, including the management of staff and volunteers, ensuring a maximum financial return to the Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust.

Responsible to: Head of Retail

Main Duties and Responsibilities

SALES AND PROFITS

• Achieve agreed sales targets and maximise profit through effective cost control
• Ensure that a standard of excellence is maintained at all times with regard to customer service and supporter care.
• To be responsible for the daily banking of shop takings and the production of accurate financial reports on sales and all corresponding documentation.
• Effectively analyse shop financial data to take the appropriate action.

STOCK MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS

• Generate quality donated goods to achieve the agreed processing targets in order to maintain shop density levels, whilst complying with pricing guidelines.
• To ensure that the shop remains open to the public selling donated goods between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Saturday.
• To recruit the necessary staff required to efficiently run the charity shop making full use of volunteer assistance.
• Ensure that effective processing systems are in place within the stockroom to support the needs of the sales floor.
• To provide day-to-day direction to the Assistant Shop Manager and volunteers, as necessary, supervising and coaching, making recommendation for any training and development.
• To produce a weekly work rota ensuring that the shop is fully staffed during the opening hours, arranging cover for holidays and sickness.
• To be responsible for developing and displaying a stock of quality items for sale in the shop, making full use of organised collection schemes, advertisements and general donated goods
• To continually seek improvements in the way stock is displayed in the shop, ensuring it is rotated frequently, attracting the maximum number of customers.
• To be responsible for dressing the window displays, and any Naomi House promotional material in the shop.
• To take the lead in pricing items for display, assisting other staff as necessary. To be able to identify valuable goods, antiques and designer clothing.
• To arrange for the disposal of unwanted items and waste.
• To manage paperwork ensuring that effective filing systems are maintained.

SECURITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY, FIRE SAFETY

• To be responsible for all security aspects of the shop; to be first key holder and ensure security procedures are followed in the handling of cash and property.
• To maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, ensuring that all staff are informed and aware of their responsibilities.
• Ensure manual handling guidelines are followed.
• To be responsible for the management of daily fire risk responsibilities, including means of escape, fire evacuation plan, completion of the fire safety log book, fire protection (alarms and doors), fire equipment, housekeeping and relevant fire safety training.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Commercially aware
• An understanding of high street retail fashion
• Experience of managing a team

Desirable

• Experience of working with sales and profit targets
• Experience of using computers for social and business purposes

Skills

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Flexible attitude and adaptable to change
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to effectively organise and plan
• Good written and numeric skills

“Where the post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk, they will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.”

This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks and responsibilities of the post, but rather illustrates with examples the main role of the post-holder. It is therefore subject to alteration and development and will be reviewed jointly with the post-holder and Head of Retail.

Bring stories to life. Change lives.

Are you a creative content whizz with a heart for purpose-driven work? Join Mercy Ships UK and use your marketing skills to help deliver free, life-changing surgeries to people who need them most.

At Mercy Ships, we believe in more than just marketing, we believe in storytelling that heals. As our new Marketing Executive, you'll play a central role in building engaging digital content that inspires action, grows our community of supporters, and helps transform lives across sub-Saharan Africa.

From managing our social channels and crafting compelling email campaigns, to writing impactful stories and shaping our website’s user journey, this is your chance to grow in a role that blends creativity and mission.

We’re looking for someone with digital flair, an eye for detail, and a heart for people. You’ll be joining a supportive, hybrid-working team that’s passionate about bringing hope to those who’ve been forgotten.

If you want to grow your marketing career with meaning and be part of something that truly matters; this is the role for you.

Apply now!

 | Position  |  Fundraising Officer
| Salary  |  £30,000 - £32,000
| Contract type  |  Permanent & Full-Time
| Remote/Hybrid  |  Hybrid
| Days in office  |  3 days per week from Croydon office, mixed with hybrid home working

| Overview and key points on the role  | Are you a detail-driven, ambitious self-starter with a passion for fundraising and a commitment to supporting survivors? Do you want to help shape a bold new future for women and girls — while building your own fundraising career along the way? This is a unique opportunity to join Rape Crisis South London at a pivotal moment, as we launch our first-ever Fundraising & Communications directorate and raise the vital funds needed to meet rising demand. You’ll be working directly with the Director of Fundraising & Comms to deliver income across a diverse range of streams, from grants and individual giving to donor events and a new giving circle. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our incredible supporters, providing thoughtful stewardship, handling enquiries, and ensuring every donor feels valued. You’ll support compelling grant applications, coordinate donor events, suggest fresh ideas, and help grow a culture of ethical, survivor-centred fundraising. You don’t need to know everything already — we’re looking for someone who is organised, curious, and ready to learn. If you’re excited by the idea of fundraising as a force for justice and want to grow alongside a new team redefining what fundraising for women and girls can look like — we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do: Help deliver income across trusts, individuals, and events, supporting a brand-new fundraising strategy Research and write small and mid-level grant applications, and help steward funders with care and professionalism Be the first point of contact for supporter enquiries, handling responses with empathy and clarity Support donor events, including major donor breakfasts — helping with planning, logistics and follow-up Contribute ideas to shape our individual giving approach and new giving circle Keep accurate records of donor activity and ensure data is handled in line with GDPR Help gather and share stories and content that demonstrate the impact of our work — always ensuring ethical storytelling

Who you are: Organised, motivated, and excited to take initiative and manage multiple priorities A strong communicator — able to write clearly, warmly, and persuasively for a range of audiences Detail-focused and able to juggle tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism Eager to learn and build a career in fundraising — with support from a collaborative and experienced Director Empathetic and emotionally intelligent, with the confidence to engage sensitively around the topic of sexual violence Committed to feminist values, survivor-centred approaches, and equity, diversity and inclusion

Why join us? You’ll be part of a bold, survivor-centred organisation working to end sexual violence and support women and girls across South London. You’ll help shape a new income function — gaining skills across fundraising disciplines and making a real difference to the lives of survivors. You’ll work in a dynamic, inclusive team that values creativity, care and growth. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please see the attached job description. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage those who bring lived experience or perspectives underrepresented in the charity sector. Join us to build a future where every survivor gets the support they need — apply today.

 The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK. 

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Officer to join us on 6-fixed term contract on a full-time basis.

This role does include working 2 weekends a month and evening work.

The Benefits

• Salary £33,666-£35,000 depending on experience
• 26 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus public holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private healthcare cash plan and health insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme - available to all staff and family members

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working with, and managing, volunteers and a love of the great outdoors to join our passionate organisation.

You will have the chance to work in some of the most beautiful and historic green spaces that London has to offer while playing a vital role in the delivery of our hugely successful Volunteer Ranger Service.

So, if you would like to showcase fascinating wildlife and heritage across London’s parkland while working with an inclusive and supportive team, apply today!

The Role

As a Volunteer Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Volunteer Ranger Service in Richmond and Bushy Park. Supporting the current volunteer rangers and training and managing new volunteers, where appropriate. You’ll seek to develop training opportunities and resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Volunteer Officer to join the Volunteering Team at The Royal Parks. This role will focus on delivering the Volunteer Ranger Service in both Richmond and Bushy the Richmond Park Volunteer Bus service. The service was started as a trial with a purpose to engage, inspire and inform members of the public about the history, heritage and wildlife of the parks, and is now seen as a growing success. This role is varied and will see the successful applicant working primarily Richmond and Bushy Park, but with regular travel to all of the parks. Your role will be to manage, the current volunteers, induct and train new volunteers where appropriate, and work to grow and develop different opportunities that the service presents. This role will also work with other volunteer groups across the parks helping to deliver conservation groups, corporates and develop new and existing initiatives. The volunteer officer will support the wider volunteer team and coordinators where needed.

This role involves a lot of in park time, working with and supporting volunteers on the ground, coupled with some office time. This role also requires a large amount of weekend and flexible working, with usually a minimum of two weekends a month in the Parks supporting the Rangers on the ground. The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, and enjoy spending time outdoors and have experience working with and managing volunteers, ideally in an engagement, visitor service or conservation setting.

Additionally, you will:

• Help to maintain all tools, equipment and PPE
• Support the promotion of the Volunteer Ranger Service and wider Volunteering activities
• Ensure all expenditure is approved in advance by the Volunteer Manager and budgets are updated accordingly

About You

To be considered as a Volunteer Officer, you will need:

• Proven experience of working with, managing, leading and training volunteers, especially relating to visitor engagement and conservation
• Experience of developing and delivering successful volunteer projects and programmes and working with partners
• Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations
• To be highly organised with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload, manage tasks simultaneously and perform effectively under pressure
• Awareness and advocate of equality, inclusion and diversity, health and safety, safeguarding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of managing budgets and of delivering, reporting and evaluating projects would be beneficial to your application, as would experience of competing demands and delivering a visitor service in a park setting. IT proficiency would also be advantageous, as would excellent presentation skills. Practical conservation, habitat or horticulture management skills, including tool use and management, are also desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, Volunteer Co-ordinator, or Volunteer Development Co-ordinator.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you’re interested in this unique opportunity as a Volunteer Officer, please apply via the button shown.

Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to develop to their full potential, with a focus on children and young people and those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage.

We are recruiting for a qualified Youth Worker to join our Family and Youth Services. You will plan, deliver and evaluate youth club activities for young people and ensure that all safeguarding, regulatory and health & safety requirements are met. Actively engaging with young people in informal learning opportunities that promote their physical, mental, social and emotional development.

This role requires a minimum of 2 years experience of leading youthwork sessions, either centre-based and/or detached. The candidate must have a minimum of a Level 3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent, and must be a driver due to the delivery of detached work on the Y Bus. In addition the role requires evening work during Term Time.

Key responsibilities:

• To actively engage with young people aged 10 to 18 in a wide range of youth work programmes that promote personal and social development
• To plan, deliver and evaluate our YMCA East Surrey Youth Work offering
• Coordinate YMCA’s detached programme – Y Bus and Street Talk including liaising with partner agencies. This includes driving our Y Bus.
• Coordinate YMCA’s holiday programme including applying for funding and delivering residentials.
• To oversee part time staff and volunteers, providing professional support and guidance.
• Delivering information, advice, and guidance to young people referring to specialist agencies where appropriate
• To meet with young people and set an action plan to assist with their social and personal development.
• To record and collect data with various tools and to use this to evaluate the effectiveness of youth work programmes.
• Involve young people in co-production of all the youth work undertaken
• Liaise with local partners and stakeholders in schools, the voluntary and statutory sectors to enhance the coherence, range, reach and quality of services for young people.
• To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about working for a charity and making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our community.

PAY:

• £26,780 - £29,974 dependant on experience

BENEFITS:

• Be part of a long-standing and well-respected charity
• Discounted childcare for permanent employees
• Gym membership and free access to all leisure facilities for permanent employees
• Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Retail Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 6.6 weeks annual leave which increases after 2 years continuous service
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• On site parking

CLOSING DATE: 15 August 2025

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.

YMCA East Surrey requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adult’s barred lists) check, along with reference checks.

Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities and championing community-led approaches to wellbeing?

Cambridgeshire ACRE is looking for a skilled and driven Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager to lead the design and delivery of inclusive, sustainable programmes that improve the lives of people in rural communities across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference at a strategic and grassroots level.

We’re a small but mighty rural development charity that believes in working alongside communities to create lasting change. Our growing portfolio of rural health and wellbeing initiatives includes our successful Village Agent scheme and place-based community support programmes. We’re now looking for someone who can take the lead in developing this area of our work — expanding its reach, increasing its impact, and securing its future.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery and development of health and wellbeing projects, ensuring they are well-managed, funded, evaluated and embedded in local systems

• Supporting and managing a team of Village Agents

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities, health and care partners, funders and commissioners

• Advocating for the needs of rural residents and helping communities create their own local wellbeing solutions

You’ll need to be a confident project manager and relationship-builder with a solid understanding of health and/or social care policy. You’ll bring experience of working with volunteers and communities, strong facilitation and communication skills, and a real commitment to inclusion.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, the chance to lead meaningful work that matters, and the opportunity to shape the future of rural health and wellbeing in Cambridgeshire.