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Join Our Team: Visitor Services Manager, Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne
We’re excited to welcome a new Visitor Services Manager at our East Midlands location.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. This is a site-based role, requiring occasional travel to meetings with partners, other attractions and to our main hubs for collaborative meetings and team activities.
Role Overview
The purpose of the post is to manage and lead the day-to-day operations, business development and visitor experience at our Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne. The Visitor Services Manager (VSM) will lead the site team at Stoke Bruerne (colleagues and volunteers) on a day to day basis to focus on the visitor offer, striving for excellence in experience, achieving financial sustainability around income generation and charitable giving and delivering a consistently high-class visitor welcome across the board. This includes managing a range of front of house functions including food and beverage, retail, events and commercial boat trips. The Visitor Services Manager plays a central role in overseeing, coordinating and championing the experience of every visitor from site presentation, to large/small scale events and programming, making the site a must-see attraction, acclaimed internationally, nationally and loved locally.
As a key member of the Destinations and Attractions Management Team the VSM will work strategically with colleagues in other attractions and with other teams within the Trust such as, Operations, Fundraising, Collections, Marketing and Volunteering teams amongst others to promote, drive and deliver excellence in customer service and a visitor centred approach. The VSM will work collaboratively with teams and volunteers to ensure focused visitor activity which will help build our audiences and increase visitor footfall whilst building engagement for the Trust brand.
A key accountability of the role is managing and reporting on financial performance, delivering on KPI’s and leading and motivating teams to deliver income targets whilst effectively managing costs.
The Visitor Services Manager will manage a range of stakeholder relationships including representing the Trust at local partnership groups, representing the site at relevant external meetings as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on financial KPI’s working to control costs and maximise income (commercial and charitable giving) including managing diverse budgets relating to the Front of House operations
- Monitoring and delivering other appropriate KPIs set in the Business Plan, reporting back to the management team on progress and actions
- Overseeing the recruitment of permanent and seasonals and volunteers and ensuring they are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
- Owning the visitor experience and ensuring colleagues and volunteers work as a team to deliver an unforgettable, quality visit whether in the café/shop or at events
- Lead on volunteer growth, building the volunteering team to deliver key operational functions
- Maintain an overview of the presentation of the site at all time
- Leading on gathering visitor data and analysing customer feedback to ensure that necessary actions are taken to improve performance.
- Playing a key role in all projects that have an impact upon our visitors and the public.
- Deliver on financial KPI’s working to control costs and maximise income (commercial and charitable giving) including managing diverse budgets relating to the Front of House operations
- Monitoring and delivering other appropriate KPIs set in the Business Plan, reporting back to the management team on progress and actions
- Overseeing the recruitment of permanent and seasonals and volunteers and ensuring they are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
- Owning the visitor experience and ensuring colleagues and volunteers work as a team to deliver an unforgettable, quality visit whether in the café/shop or at events
- Lead on volunteer growth, building the volunteering team to deliver key operational functions
- Maintain an overview of the presentation of the site at all time
- Leading on gathering visitor data and analysing customer feedback to ensure that necessary actions are taken to improve performance.
- Playing a key role in all projects that have an impact upon our visitors and the public.
About you
You will have extensive experience of working operationally in a customer-focused environment, ideally in a visitor attraction, delivering financial targets and creating dynamic and innovative projects and programming that will engage and inspire audiences. You will have experience of leading teams, including volunteers to deliver successful initiatives and keep them motivated and involved. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to create safe working environments and understand the importance of compliance in day to day operations. If you love working with people and want to make a difference then this role is for you.
Skills & Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Knowledge/experience of customer care and visitor services preferably in a museum context
- Knowledge / experience of managing staff rotas over two sites
- Successful track record in recruiting and developing volunteers
- Knowledge of heritage and interpretation issues
- Experience of managing staff and dealing with customers
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Considerable people management and hands-on team leading experience including managing volunteers
- Proven experience of planning operations & staffing in a visitor-based attraction
- Ability to work in partnership with internal and external staff and organisations.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety Policy, Principles, Standards, Procedures & Guidance.
- Able to creatively & innovatively develop solutions to obstacles and challenges
- Ability to Travel between sites
- Demonstrate an interest and competency in effective museum management.
- The successful candidate will require a DBS check
What We Offer
We offer an annual salary of £33,677. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.
Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role is part of our Facilities and Property team. The Facilities and Office Assistant will ensure our office is a well-maintained, welcoming and inclusive working environment for colleagues and visitors. They will support the Facilities and Property Manager with day-to-day office running, health and safety and will work closely with Teams across the organisation to create a safe, positive and inclusive workplace environment. The postholder will support staff onboarding and wellbeing and contribute to a high-quality employee experience in the office and working from home.
You should have good customer service skills and mindset, able to provide a welcoming experience for visitors and colleagues. You will enjoy relationship‑building and have a person-centre approach to supporting colleagues and an ability to communicate sensitively with older tenants. You should be highly organised with attention to detail and have an ability to switch between tasks and prioritise in a role which, by its nature, involves interruptions.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a part‑time position of 28 hours per week, usually worked over four days, though we’re happy to consider five shorter days. The role is mainly office‑based, with occasional hybrid working arranged with your line manager. Your working days will be agreed with the Facilities and Properties Manager (who also works part‑time) to ensure full office coverage across the working week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A BASIC Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 11:59pm
1st Interview Dates: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, via Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview Dates: Tuesday 2 June, at our London Office (Avonmore Road)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title:
Front of House, Concierge/Receptionist
Team/Department:
House & Conferencing / Finance & Services
Hours:
Job Share – 25 Hours per week (0.625 FTE)
Salary Range:
£32,000 - £35,000 FTE per annum
Contract:
Fixed Term to Permanent (12 Months)
Reporting to:
House & Conferencing Manager
Other Key Relationships:
Director of Finance & Services
House Maintenance Manager
HR & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety)
All Tenants and Staff of Mothers Union
Mothers Union
Mothers’ Union is a women-led, international Christian movement dedicated to ending poverty, violence and social injustice in communities in the UK and around the world.
Active for 150 years, with over 4 million members in approximately 84 countries, we work with people of all faiths and none, transforming lives, strengthening families and communities, and advocating for meaningful change.
Rooted in kindness, faith and compassionate action, we strive to create a better future where everyone has the opportunity and resources to thrive.
Role Purpose
The Front of House & Security staff play a pivotal role within the Head Office of Mothers Union, called Mary Sumner House, acting as the primary point of contact for all visitors, tenants, and clients. This role is responsible for delivering a professional, secure, and high-quality front-of-house experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy conference and office environment within a Grade II listed building in Westminster.
The postholder will ensure the effective coordination of meeting room bookings, uphold security and health & safety standards, and contribute to maintaining an exceptional environment that reflects the organisation’s values. Working independently and collaboratively, they will support the broader facilities and tenant management and conference operations.
Core Responsibilities
· To provide a professional, welcoming and secure “front of house” service for Mothers’ Union, acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, members, guests, tenants and clients.
· To maintain the security of the building and staff by monitoring access, CCTV and emergency procedures.
· To assist with meeting-room bookings.
· To deliver exceptional customer service and a premium experience for all tenants, clients, guests and VIPs.
· To maintain a safe, secure, welcoming and immaculate environment in line with brand standards and health & safety protocols.
Detailed Tasks
Front of House / Reception
- Welcome visitors, guests, tenants and clients warmly and professionally, ensuring a first-class, personalised and memorable experience for every arrival and departure.
- Manage VIP arrivals and departures with seamless, attentive and personalised service.
- Greet and assist professionally; provide information, directions, to desired locations and general support as required.
- Answer mainline overflow calls, in addition to routed room booking calls and respond to emails courteously, promptly and efficiently, redirecting or handling enquiries appropriately.
- Deal with any queries or concerns from guests/clients with professionalism and problem-solving skills.
- Create and maintain positive rapport and excellent professional relationships with guests, clients, tenants and team members.
- Ensure all internal and external clients feel valued and supported at all times.
- Receive, and distribute incoming post and deliveries acting as the building’s Post Master to include franking the outgoing MU related post.
- Maintain general tidiness, cleanliness and a professional standard in all front-of-house areas and customer suites.
Security
- Sign in all visitors and issue access passes to contractors in accordance with building procedures.
- Maintain lobby presence and ensure entrance doors are covered at all times.
- Assist in emergency situations (including fire evacuations, incident isolations and drills) and ensure common areas and fire exits remain clear.
- Understand and strictly adhere to health & safety policies, security measures, building access control protocols and SOPs.
Conferencing & Meeting Room Support
- To handle enquiries, take and manage bookings for meeting rooms.
- In the absence of the Conference Manager, cover bookings, administration and liaison with the facilities team to ensure rooms are set up correctly with refreshments and AV equipment.
General MU Operational Support
1. Contribute to the continuous improvement of front-of-house services and operational processes within Mary Sumner House.
2. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by your Line Manager or Department Director, in line with the scope and responsibilities of the role to support the wider organisation.
Working for Mothers Union
Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:
· 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break (pro rata for part-time staff) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union
· 2 days paid volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Employer pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
· Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP and Coaching
· Life Assurance
· Annual Season Ticket Loan
· Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
· Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London and does not fall under the organisational hybrid working policy due to the nature of the position.
Working pattern is flexible for the right combination of individuals, and will be agreed in conversation with the other candidate due to the nature of the job share.
We are looking to cover the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday ideally split into morning and afternoon shifts to allow lunchtime cover, flexibility during busier periods and sustainability to provide appropriate cover for each other during periods of annual leave.
How to Apply
Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.
We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.
Application Deadline – 31st May 2026
Right to Work
Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed. Mothers’ Union unfortunately, is not in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis or for at least the duration of the fixed term of 12 months.
DBS Checks
This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
Safeguarding Policy
Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.
Person Specification
AREAS AND CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Skills and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a corporate, administrative or luxury hospitality role
Experience in front of house and reception procedures, within a conferencing environment
General understanding of the charity sector and what motivates the individuals that choose this line of work
Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Experience using and interacting with iVVy (Conferencing Management) and Dynamics 365 (CRM Database)
Impeccable personal presentation; confident, welcoming and professional demeanour
Strong customer-service focus with genuine interest in people; friendly, calm and approachable
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels
Excellent organisational, and time management skills
Evidence of working in a team and contributing to a diverse and collaborative working environment
Experience of liaising with, negotiating and managing relationships with external organisations, teams, and individuals
Personality Characteristics
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
· To have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the Mothers Union as a Christian faith-based movement
A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working
The ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality
· Positive attitude
· Ability to meet deadlines, and to work under pressure when required
Attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive and able to work well independently as well as part of a team
Passionate about achieving excellence through continual learning
Attach a cover letter to your CV. The interview process will be in 2 stages. Application Closing Date – 31st May 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
We are currently looking for an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) to join our Hammersmith & Fulham pathway. You will be based at the Coninghams; a 31 bed complex needs project.
The Coninghams is a fast‑paced service grounded in the Recovery Model and delivered within a psychologically informed environment. We support vulnerable people to manage and recover from a wide range of needs, including substance use, mental and physical health challenges, criminal justice involvement, budgeting, tenancy sustainment, and daily living skills.
In the pivotal role of Duty Worker, you will work on four weekly shift based pattern to support with the day to day running of the project including but not limited to overseeing set weekly H&S tasks, managing repairs, leading on and planning day to day appointments, at The Coninghams we offer our duty workers the opportunity to lead in a clients support and or to co-keywork.
You will often be the first person that our clients, contractors and visitors come into contact with, you will work closely with project workers, night staff, manager and external professionals to ensure the effective day to day running of the project.
About you
To thrive in this role you will be:
- Adaptable to a fast-paced environment while contributing to and drawing strength from a supportive team of experienced colleagues.
- Friendly, proactive and creative.
- Passionate and committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Rough Sleeping services.
- Competent in IT systems such as emails and Microsoft 365.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
Please visit our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form.
Closing date: 10am on 6 May 2026
Interview and assessments on: TBC
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Family Lives is part of the Coram group.
About the role
This is a highly rewarding role for an Early Years Home Visitor to work with the ParentChild + Coordinator and to deliver ParentChild+ across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea areas to deliver the home learning service to families to improve educational outcomes for the children and to improve their parenting skills. The postholder will work closely with Early Years Practitioners in the local authority.
Coram Family Lives is the only organisation licensed to deliver the ParentChild+ in England and has done so since 2017. The programme delivers a model based on a combination of weekly home visits and small group sessions. Each family receives free toys, books and small group sessions over a period 37 weeks. The ParentChild+ team will deliver the home learning service to 200 children over a 4 year period. The programme also addresses a range of outcomes for parents whose children are at risk of starting school below the expected level, by modelling to parents how to create a rich home learning environment.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with pre-school children and supporting their parents. You should be able to build good relationships, have excellent organisational skills, be proficient in keeping records and entering data and have good written and verbal communication. Commitment to equality of opportunity is essential. Level 3 or equivalent qualification in childcare is desirable.
You will work flexibly and must be willing and able to easily travel around area of work with occasional travel to other areas in London.
To apply for this role, please click on the apply now to complete the application.
Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026. Interview date: week commencing the of 8th June 2026.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Visitor Experience Manager
Location: Painswick, Gloucestershire (GL6 6TH)
Hours: 32hrs per week (over 4 days)
Salary: £32,905.60 FTE, equating to £26,324.48 pro-rata Are you a creative and people-focused leader who can turn a great visit into an unforgettable one?
The location
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Painswick Rococo Garden is the last surviving Rococo garden in England. Designed in the 1740s as a place to entertain and relax, it remains a place of beauty, surprise and escape. Today, the garden is an independent charity, which offers a unique blend of heritage, horticulture and wildlife, making it a truly special place to work and visit.
Role summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Visitor Experience Manager to help make every visit to Painswick Rococo Garden warm, inspiring and memorable.
You’ll be an integral part of bringing our beautiful and quirky 18th-century garden to life by leading our programme of events and family trails, interpretation, customer service and presentation standards.
Passionate and enthusiastic, you will deliver a high-quality visitor experience that make visitors feel more connected to the garden.
With a strong commercial and community focus, you’ll grow audiences and income through well-planned, profitable activity and new offers, while supporting safe, compliant day-to-day operations (including duty management and safeguarding responsibilities).
You’ll manage, motivate and develop the visitor experience team, and will lead the volunteer journey, ensuring the volunteer experience is varied, productive and rewarding for all involved.
You’ll champion excellent customer service, so every visitor feels welcome and enjoys a great day out.
Please note: the role includes regular duty management on a rota basis, including weekends, bank holidays and evenings. About you If you’re a people-focused leader with experience in heritage visitor operations and delivering engaging events and interpretation, we’d love to hear from you.
• Hands-on experience of delivering interpretation, events and visitor operations in a heritage/visitor attraction setting.
• Experience of establishing and leading a culture of exceptional customer service.
• Experience of running high-quality, profitable events.
• Team management and leadership skills including coaching, development, motivation, and communication.
• Excellent people and influencing skills, with the ability to build great relationships and work collaboratively, proactively and effectively to achieve the charity’s goals.
• Good understanding of different visitor audiences and the ability to draw on / develop audience insight.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills: able to prioritise, work to tight timescales, and communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Understand responsibilities in terms of health and safety, security and data protection in a visitor operations setting and how to manage and minimise risk.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively to maximise income. Demonstrates a responsible attitude to available resources.
• Great IT skills including with Microsoft Office.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to learn).
What we offer
As well as working in a beautiful setting, we offer discretionary benefits including 8% employer pension contribution, free admission, 20% discount in the café and shop, simple lunch, and training and learning opportunities. How to apply Send your CV and covering letter explaining why you’re interested and how you meet the requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic public-facing team member to support the development, launch and operation of ANT’s new commercial ventures - including plans to launch ecotourism, commercial rental offerings at Lower Chew Forest and carry out scoping of green burials - to start generating commercial income which can go back into supporting the charity’s ongoing work.
This is a dynamic role that will involve supporting the successful launch and operation of new ventures through focusing on optimising and improving the experience of paying visitors to the site, taking into account all aspects of their journey with us - from hearing about us and booking to their actual visit, and onto aftercare and follow-ups to encourage repeat visits. As part of this, the role will also support the development of new branding and marketing materials and ‘added value’ extras that can enhance the visitor experience and generate additional revenue.
You will be joining a small but mighty team working hard to make exciting new ideas a reality and a success.
Main responsibilities
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Leading on ensuring excellent visitor experience, including facilitating bookings; fielding customer service needs, enquiries & issues (digital, on the phone and in person); identifying and solving or escalating issues; and tailoring our digital marketing and on-site offerings to ensure guest satisfaction
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Supporting with the development of new branding and marketing materials for commercial ventures as required, focusing initially on our new ecotourism offering at Lower Chew Forest
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Supporting the operational setup and smooth running of ecotourism at Lower Chew Forest, for example through researching possible operational approaches, systems and tools, making recommendations and supporting their implementation and smooth running
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Researching, proposing and implementing ancillary offerings for guests (such as experiences, events and memorial items) which both add value to their experience and generate additional revenue for the charity, and forming the partnerships to deliver them - including working alongside our fundraising team
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Collecting, collating and analysing visitor data - such as reviews, feedback, spend and engagement with our various offerings - and reporting on these with recommendations to management and trustees
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Supporting a small but busy and growing Business Development team flexibly as needs change - for example by supporting the development of new ventures such as biochar production, or the scoping of emerging commercial opportunities across the Lower Chew Valley and beyond
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Work with the wider Avon Needs Trees team to help build a resilient, multi-site charity with a flourishing commercial arm, undertaking other work necessary to pursue our aims
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As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
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Other duties and opportunities as required
Working relationships and expectations
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You will be part of the Commercial Team reporting to the Head of Business Development
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Hybrid working between home, our office (currently on Lower Castle Street, Bristol) and our sites in the Lower Chew Valley (near Hustrete), with the expectation of being present in our office or on site more than half the days on the typical week
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Occasional evening and weekend working will be required but this is not a substantial feature of your role
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Our staff maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
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Our staff comply with organisational policies, procedures, and guidance, and external regulations and laws.
Person Specification
Essential
- Passion and commitment to addressing the climate and nature emergencies in general (and woodland creation in particular)
- Ambitious and positive about exploring new ventures, generating new ideas and developing new commercial offerings that offer both an excellent customer experience and provide income to support the charity’s wider work
- Strong communication skills with a warm public-facing approach, and experience working directly with the public in a customer service setting
- Excellent people and conflict management skills
- Good project management skills and experience working with external partners, contractors, agencies and/or operational staff - in a public-facing tourism or other setting
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary role with a range of responsibilities as part of a small, dynamic team
Desirable
- Experience in the development, setup or operational management of commercial activities - in particular in the tourism or ecotourism sectors
- Experience creating, deploying and managing digital marketing - in particular within the tourism or ecotourism sectors
- Experience of operational management, including HR, health & safety, and safeguarding - ideally in a public/outdoor environment
- Strong working knowledge and experience of data management and analysis, IT administration and cyber security
Our commitment to equality and equity
Your application will have all personal details redacted before being assessed by our short-listing panel.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To address any diversity gaps in our team we will also offer an interview to candidates who meet the essential criteria and are from under-represented groups. At this time this applies to those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
Avon Needs Trees is a Living Wage and Disability Confident accredited employer, and a supporter of the West of England Good Employment Charter. We especially welcome applications from under-represented group
As Southwark Cathedral’s Audience Development Coordinator, your main responsibility will be to monitor visitor numbers and build new audiences. Leading on impact and evaluation, you will develop strategies to attract new visitors, engaging existing audiences, and improve the overall visitor experience.
You will collaborate on projects related to the Cathedral’s marketing, visitor engagement and cultural events programme.
If you have experience in:
- Developing and implementing strategies to attract new audiences
- Collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
- Working within a cultural, commercial or visitor attraction setting
And are:
- Customer focused, passionate about excellent engagement
- Flexible, positive and creative
- Results focused, self-motivator with an entrepreneurial attitude, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, and sympathy with the Christian faith.
Then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop and implement strategies to attract new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones through various channels like social media, email, and events.
· Work with the Head of Engagement to improve the visitor experience to encourage repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth
· Work with the Communications Team to create and manage marketing campaigns to promote the Cathedral and its offerings
· Attend Cathedral public events and programming to gather relevant data and audience feedback
· Build creative and engaging forms of visitor feedback that captures qualitative and quantitative data key to the building of an audience-led Engagement programme
· Work with the Engagement team to plan and execute audience-led programming to attract visitors and enhance engagement, such as concerts, lectures, or tours, delivering on the new Engagement Strategy
· Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of audience development efforts
· Work with other departments, including marketing, fundraising, and education, to achieve the Cathedral’s vision and mission values
· Working with the Head of Engagement, CFO and COO to manage budgets related to audience development activities
· Develop and implement an audience development strategy and an evaluation framework that aligns with the Cathedral's overall goals
· Lead on data and feedback analysis and the building of reports to inform key stakeholders and SLT of Cathedral programming
Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 13th
Interviews are planned for Friday, May 29th
Introduction to the Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
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About the role:
If you’re someone who thrives on being at the heart of things - keeping people connected, places running smoothly and clients feeling welcome - then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for two Day Concierges to join our Lewisham service, a dynamic cluster of properties providing safe accommodation and tailored support to homeless Londoners. This is more than just a front-of-house role; it’s about creating a calm, organised and positive environment where people can begin to rebuild their lives.
Based across our hub offices in Brockley and New Cross, you’ll be the first friendly face our residents, visitors and partners meet each day. Working closely with the Duty Worker, you’ll help ensure everything behind the scenes runs seamlessly - from managing calls and appointments to overseeing rotas, supplies and maintenance requests. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the service connected, informed and responsive, helping residents feel secure and staff stay supported. Your eye for detail, ability to juggle tasks and natural people skills will make you the steady presence that keeps things on track.
You don’t need previous experience in the homelessness sector to join us - just great organisational skills, confidence in communication and a genuine passion to make a difference. In return, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience, expert training and the chance to develop your career in one of London’s leading homelessness charities. At Single Homeless Project (SHP), many of our managers and senior staff began in entry-level roles just like this one. So, if you’re ready to play an essential part in helping people move forward and want a role where your efforts truly matter, this is your chance to start that journey.
About you:
- Bring warmth, professionalism and excellent customer service to every interaction.
- Are highly organised and confident in managing day-to-day tasks and admin with care and precision.
- Have a genuine drive to help people experiencing homelessness create lasting, positive change.
- Stay calm, flexible and solution-focused when faced with challenges, learning and adapting along the way.
- Think creatively and bring fresh ideas to how you work, always looking for better ways to make an impact.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 20th May online via Microsoft Teams
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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We’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial self-starter to lead and grow commercial income at West Horsley Place. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative thinker with strong sales experience who can spot new opportunities, develop fresh ideas and turn them into successful, income-generating activity from concept through to delivery.
Job Description: Commercial Income Lead
Location: West Horsley Place (hybrid working considered)
Reporting to: Deputy Director
Hours: 0.8 Part Time
Contract: Fixed-term contract (12 months) with the option to extend.
We are open to a range of contract models, including freelance arrangements, annualised hours, job share or alternative part-time structures. Applicants with experience delivering events at a senior level are encouraged to propose a working arrangement that supports effective sales performance and event delivery.
Working pattern: Working hours will be agreed to meet business needs, with regular evening and weekend work required to deliver events
Salary: £35,000 for 0.8 Part Time (£43,750 FTE)
Role purpose
The Commercial Income Lead is a senior, entrepreneurial role responsible for shaping, growing and diversifying West Horsley Place’s commercial income.
This is a highly proactive position for a self-starter who thrives on identifying opportunity, creating new sales channels and turning ideas into deliverable, income-generating activity. The postholder will develop and lead commercial strategy while remaining closely involved in hands-on sales, client management and on-site delivery.
The role oversees a broad portfolio including corporate venue hire, filming and photography, third-party commercial activity and estate partnerships. It also provides strategic oversight of weddings and private events, line-managing the Weddings & Private Events Coordinator who leads day-to-day sales and delivery in that area.
Key responsibilities
Commercial leadership & strategy
- Develop and lead a clear commercial income strategy, aligned with the Trust’s charitable purpose and long-term sustainability.
- Identify, test and launch new sales channels, commercial products and partnerships, taking ideas from concept to implementation.
- Drive income growth by improving yield, diversifying offer and unlocking under-utilised assets across the house and estate.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity, using insight to evolve pricing, positioning and proposition.
Sales & business development
- Personally lead sales activity for corporate hire, filming/location hire and other non-wedding commercial use.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, production companies and partners to generate repeat business and referrals.
- Represent West Horsley Place confidently in commercial negotiations and external relationships.
Planning & delivery
- Act as commercial lead for the planning and on-site delivery of non-wedding hires and events.
- Ensure high standards of delivery, client experience, risk management and operational coordination.
- Work closely with colleagues, contractors and tenants to ensure smooth delivery with minimal impact on public activity.
- Review performance and delivery post-event, embedding learning and continuous improvement.
Filming, traders & partnerships
- Serve as principal contact for filming and location hire, including management of the relationship with the location agency.
- Oversee relationships with regular and seasonal traders and third-party hirers.
- Identify, negotiate and secure commercial partnerships and estate-based opportunities that align with the Trust’s values and character.
Weddings & private events – strategic oversight
- Provide strategic oversight of weddings and private events to ensure alignment with wider commercial objectives.
- Line-manage the Weddings & Private Events Coordinator, setting priorities, supporting development and monitoring performance.
- Enable cross-support between weddings and other events where appropriate, while protecting the coordinator’s primary focus on wedding sales and delivery.
Organisational contribution
- Contribute to Trust-wide planning, commercial thinking and income development.
- Support Trust-led events and fundraising activity as required.
- Champion continuous improvement, new ways of working and a confident commercial culture.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
Person Specification
Attributes
- Warm, welcoming and highly professional manner.
- Confident, proactive and commercially minded.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and solutions-focused.
- Excellent relationship-builder with the ability to work positively with colleagues, volunteers, trustees, tenants, contractors and external clients.
- Calm under pressure, flexible and adaptable in a busy events environment.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Proven experience in commercial sales, business development or income generation (typically 3+ years).
- Experience of venue hire, events, hospitality or visitor-attraction environments.
- Strong commercial judgement, with a track record of meeting income targets.
- Confident people manager with line management experience.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and client-handling skills.
- Highly organised, adaptable and calm under pressure.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity or small organisation with mixed commercial objectives.
- Knowledge of estate-based commercial models (tenancies, concessions, licences).
We are a 400 acre estate, listed manor house and walled garden with the mission to improve people's lives through culture, heritage and nature



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Do you have facilities experience with an organised and customer‑focused approach and interested in working for a leading homelessness charity?
St Mungo’s Central Office is relocating to a new 2 floor hub in Warner Street, Farringdon. To support this exciting move, we are looking for a Facilities Manager to ensure the building operates safely, efficiently and provides a welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors.
This is an on‑site role, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, acting as the first point of contact on reception and overseeing facilities and office management at the Warner Street Hub.
This role would suit someone who enjoys problem‑solving, has strong attention to detail, and brings ideas to help shape effective ways of working in a new space.
Working as Facilities Manager you will:
- Report to the Head of Procurement, working closely with colleagues to coordinate day‑to‑day operations.
- Help establish new systems and maintain an organised, welcoming office that supports collaboration.
- Coordinate facilities management to ensure the building is safe and running effectively.
- Provide reception cover, acting as the first point of contact for staff and visitors.
- Be the central contact for facilities matters including reception, post, deliveries, contractors and meeting space bookings.
- Support health and safety responsibilities, including fire safety and workplace compliance.
While our Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, we plan to relocate to Farringdon in June 2026.
About you
We think this role will suit someone who is organised, customer‑focused and can bring the below:
- Experience coordinating facilities or office operations in a workplace setting.
- Experience working with contractors or service providers.
- Ability to support workplace health and safety, including fire safety procedures.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive working relationships.
- Experience using office systems and managing administrative tasks.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to start your online application form and upload your CV.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 7 May 2026
Interview and assessments on: 20-21 May 2026
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Bible Society believes the Bible is God’s gift for God’s world. We share it because we believe it changes lives for good. We want Christians to be confident in the Bible’s truthfulness and reliability, and we want to change how people talk about it in wider society and invite them to see it as a source of wisdom and joy.
As a Caretaker, you will be a valued member of the Facilities team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of day‑to‑day tasks and programmed maintenance activities across all our sites.
As Caretaker you will:
- Monitor and record daily workplace safety, with particular attention to portable appliance testing (PAT), slip and trip hazards, and fire risks, while ensuring a safe and well‑maintained environment for employees, visitors and contractors.
- Oversee specialist maintenance companies, which provide services throughout the year.
- Be a reliable and proactive individual with a strong commitment to health, safety and security.
The role will be primarily based at our Swindon office; however, there will be some travel to offices in Bala as required.
We believe the Bible is God's gift to the world. We want everyone to discover its message for themselves.


As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Administrator will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the centre, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.
As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as some local travel.
Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th May in Maggie's Middlesbrough.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder will be based in our Maggie’s West London centre and will be required to travel on a weekly basis between our three London centres- Maggie’s West London, Barts and Royal Free.
As an integral member of the Fundraising Team, the London Fundraising Assistant will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the three centres, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.
As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent travel in the London area.
Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 11th May in our Maggie's West London centre.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Administrator will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the centre, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.
As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as some local travel.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th May in Maggie's Yorkshire.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


