Volunteer project manager jobs
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Network Development Manager, NCN Planning Scotland
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 15REC
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract: Maternity 12 months contract
Base: Hybrid working from either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle Hubs
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the Paths for Everyone Strategy to shape and develop the future vision for the National Cycle Network in across Scotland.
As Network Development Manager for NCN Planning, you will work closely with councils and partners to identify and initiate a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in Scotland. You will undertake and assist in the population of the project pipeline across Scotland by determining projects for investment, managing them through the feasibility stage and liaising with local authorities and other partners to agree design proposals.
Contributing to Paths for Everyone, your day-to-day work will involve dealing with network queries from the public, councils, and interest groups so you will build and manage internal and external relationships.
This role will require travel and work at locations across Scotland as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of transport planning or a related subject, effective negotiation skills and experience in working with stakeholders and the public sector.
You will be skilled in advocacy, project management and implementation. You will have the ability to research and produce reports, as well as being able to coordinate activities with the wider NCN team and across the organisation.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 31 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 8th or 9th September 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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Project Officer
West Midlands
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 37REC
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Birmingham with the flexibility to work from home on some days when not delivering activities.
About the role
A new and exciting opportunity to work with us supporting the developments of active travel and liveable spaces for communities across the West Midlands.
As the Project Officer you will lead and support behaviour change projects across the West Midlands and Staffordshire with schools, workplaces, job seekers and communities. Engaging with a range of key individuals and delivering walking and cycling activities such as Dr Bike sessions, led walks and rides, school assemblies and community workshops.
As part of the Active Journeys Team, you will support people to walk, wheel and cycle by promoting opportunities and help overcome barriers to active travel. Projects will include improved walking and cycling infrastructure and making it possible for every child to walk, wheel and cycle to school.
Activities will be delivered both Online and face to face, and likely to include schools, workplaces and the diverse range of communities in the Midlands.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of leading physical activity or other behaviour change projects within schools, workplaces or communities. You should also have experience of working on projects within an established project management framework.
You will have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage own workload. You will be able to build and maintain strong relationships and a flexible and enthusiastic approach. With the ability to engage and support lesser heard voices in the community.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant knowledge of the West Midlands and its diverse range of communities.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 25 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place at the Sustrans Birmingham Hub on the 4th or 5th of September 2025. If you are unable to attend in-person, please contact us for alternative arrangements.
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reporting To: Kitchen Manager
Salary Range: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Felix’s Kitchen, Unit 14 Industrial Estate, Thomas Road, E14 7BN
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday – Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours of the kitchen are, Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-4pm. Most working days will be between 8am-6pm for this role.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Possess required H&S, Food Safety standards.
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values
Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
We solve it differently - We make it happen - We do it together - We do it with heart.
Purpose of the Job
We are looking for the Assistant Kitchen Manager to play a key role in the Kitchen team.
Felix’s Kitchen is the longest running Production site we have here at The Felix Project, the staff and volunteer team in the kitchen, turn surplus food into almost 5,000 meals a day. These meals are cooked and packed on site and then go into our network of depots and on to some of the 1,200 community organisations we support.
This role is support in the managing of the day to day running of the kitchen, its team, the food production and packing of the meals and all aspects related to these responsibilities. Assist The Kitchen Manager in all aspects of the operation and planning for the kitchen.
No two days are ever quite the same in our kitchen, we work with volunteers and surplus food this means we adapt and thrive in a fast and changing environment. This role supports and oversees the entire operation, from the kitchen and chef team to the packing room and packing team, our volunteers and engaging and organising within the wider Felix Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
- Support all kitchen staff so they can fulfil their role
- Assist in the smooth running of the kitchen and packing area, taking a hands-on approach
- Ensure that the operation hits its agreed targets of production
- Responsible for the quality control of the cooked and packed meals, and that all correct HACCP procedures are followed
- Responsible for Health and Safety in the kitchen, food safety and record keeping and keeping all records up to date
- Oversee kitchen maintenance and cleaning
- Overseeing shift planning and the rota for the entire kitchen team
- Ordering of all food and other materials needed in the kitchen
- Connect and work closely together with the team at the Poplar Depot, we are attached to
- Ensuring all staff and all volunteers have all relevant training and are well supervised & supported
- Maintain relationships with the wider Felix team and key connections of the Felix kitchen
- This role will be operational, with some management and administrative duties
- Willingness for the role to develop
Person Specification
This is a truly unique role, and we are looking for someone to bring their own skills, experience and flair to the role. We are looking for someone to help set and maintain very high standards in the kitchen.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is eager to continuously improve, whether this be food quality or process or working relationships. The kitchen has achieved some great successes over the last 4 years, but we are looking for someone to continue that improvement and the impact we can have across London.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in hospitality/catering management and/or kitchen management role
- Eagerness to improve processes and solve problems
- Comfortable with all aspects of H&S, Food Safety and HACCP procedures or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrable interest in food waste and/or food security
- Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic
- Comfortable in working in a team and a larger organisation
- Strong people and management skills
- Mature and professional management style, whilst also being able to accommodate vulnerable people with care and consideration
- Flexible in working hours, comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment
- Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills
Desirable skills
- Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
- Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
- Experience working with and/or managing volunteers
- A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.





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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.75m in 2025. Working closely with the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.
As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.
You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 21st August 2025
Interview date(s): First round: w/c 25th August 2025; Second round: w/c 1st September 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





We are seeking a results-driven Acquisition Marketing Manager (known at Guide Dogs as Committed Giving Acquisition Campaign Manager) to lead our Acquisition team and manage supporter acquisition across key regular giving fundraising products such as Sponsor a Puppy and Lucky Lottery. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans to maximise income, meet acquisition targets, and ensure the long-term success of our campaigns.
You’ll manage and execute direct marketing campaigns ensuring they meet income and expenditure goals. You will also line manage and lead a team of Officers and Executives to deliver these campaigns, collaborating with the Committed Giving Product Manager to support their development. Key responsibilities include contributing to the wider fundraising strategy, analysing campaign data to optimise return on investment, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, as well as ideate new propositions for testing. Your work will help guide people with sight loss to live the life they choose.
If you’re a strategic thinker with strong campaign management and leadership skills, and an eye for creative design, we’d love to hear from you.
We value in-person collaboration with our teams and those we support, so the ability to travel to our sites is needed for this role. We support hybrid working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you. This role will be based at our Reading office 2 days a week, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Committed Giving team. The remaining days offer flexibility to work from home. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project Manager with experience working in or with schools to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of our careers-related activities. This role ensures our partner schools receive high-quality careers education that aligns with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The Switch partners with approximately 12 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets, delivering an engaging careers programme that supports every student. As Project Manager, you will work closely with the Secondary Schools team to deliver engaging and inspiring careers activities across our network of secondary schools, creating an impactful experience for students. You will also work alongside the Mentoring Project Manager to manage several mentoring cohorts, serving as the key point of contact for both schools and partner companies, while upholding our robust safeguarding standards.
This role involves hands-on delivery of careers sessions, directly engaging and inspiring students to explore and pursue their future aspirations
Details
· The role sits within the Secondary Schools team and reports to the Senior Project Manager.
· Working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, and 9am – 4pm Fridays
· Working from home (WFH) is typically 2 days a week
· Flexibility may be required to cover meetings or deliver events outside of these hours and WFH days
· You will be required to attend career sessions in schools or at partner offices
· Start date early autumn 2025
We are proud to offer enhanced benefits to our staff, including:
· 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, additional “Switch Off” Day and Christmas closure
· Health cash-back package, including discounts on gym memberships, retail and leisure.
· Hybrid working
· Pension
· Learning and Development opportunities including Learning at Work Week activities
· Volunteering days to spend on an activity close to your own heart.
By providing our local young people with essential skills and experiences of the working world, we ensure that they can reach their best future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What if your expertise in IT project management could help drive transformational technology change that directly supports families facing dementia's greatest challenges?
About the opportunity
As Senior IT Project Manager, you'll lead some of our most complex technology programmes. Overseeing delivery of major technology initiatives that directly enhance our ability to support people affected by dementia. You'll line manage a team of IT Project Managers and Project Support Officers. You'll bring out the best in your team while delivering complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget.
This is an important technical leadership role within our Technology Directorate. Working closely with our Project Management Office (PMO) to implement large-scale technology projects using PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies. You'll build relationships across the organisation. Managing cross-functional specialist teams and ensuring our technology infrastructure, systems and applications evolve to meet the needs of those we serve.
If you're a seasoned project management professional looking for an opportunity to contribute to transformational change in a cause-driven environment where your technical expertise makes a meaningful difference - we'd love to hear from you.
About you
You're an accomplished Senior IT Project Manager with proven expertise in delivering complex technology programmes. You have substantial line management experience and a passion for developing others while driving successful project outcomes. You thrive in technical environments, connecting effectively with both specialist teams and business stakeholders to deliver results that matter.
You'll have:
- Significant line management experience with responsibility for team development, performance management, and leading through organisational change.
- Proven track record in senior IT project management roles, delivering complex technology change programmes with lasting organisational impact.
- Extensive experience across technology infrastructure, data, digital, systems and/or applications project delivery, with in-depth expertise in at least one area.
- Advanced understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle management, including planning, risk management, resource allocation and financial controls.
- A formal project management qualification at Practitioner level (PRINCE2, MAPM, PMP, or APMG) alongside experience with both traditional and Agile project management methodologies.
- Excellent communication abilities, engaging technical and non-technical audiences with equal effectiveness alongside strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
What you’ll focus on:
- Formal line management and development of a small team of IT Project Managers and Project Support Officers including coaching, mentoring and supporting their career progression.
- Leading selected technology programmes within our broader Technology Transformation initiative, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets and strategic organisation wide objectives.
- Managing cross-functional specialist teams and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable technology solutions.
- Developing comprehensive project plans, maintaining proper governance structures, and producing regular progress reports for senior leadership and project boards.
- Identifying, documenting and managing risks and interdependencies across programmes, escalating resource conflicts and issues as appropriate.
- Working collaboratively with the PMO to ensure projects align with our methodology standards while supporting the organisation's broader strategic goals.
Ready to lead a team where every successful project deployment, every system enhancement, and every technological advancement directly empowers our mission to transform lives affected by dementia?
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 17th August.
Applications will be reviewed on week commencing 18th August.
Interviews will begin end of August.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a dynamic and proactive fundraiser looking for a high-impact role in a world-class organisation? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced Senior Philanthropy Manager to step into a fixed-term maternity cover contract and hit the ground running.
About the Role: In this pivotal position, you’ll manage an established portfolio of major donors and spearhead new relationships to secure six- and seven-figure gifts. As we prepare to launch our most ambitious fundraising appeal yet: a £200 million development in Chelsea. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, Appeal Board members, and influential volunteers to maximise high-value giving.
Why Join Us? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million over the next five years. This role offers the chance to shape the future of cancer care, and develop your career in a high-performing, values-driven team.
Ideal Candidate: You’re an energetic self-starter with a passion for relationship-building and a track record in major gifts. You thrive on challenge, believe in donor-centric strategies, and are ready to make your mark.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Friends of Moorfields
The Friends of Moorfields is a registered charity supporting the patients and staff at Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of eye diseases.
The Friends provide a range of services to support the work of the hospital – including the purchase of clinical equipment – and managing the trust’s volunteer programme.
The Position
The Volunteer Support Officer is an exciting and challenging role, responsible for assisting the Volunteer Services Manager in the recruitment, administration and support of a network 350+ volunteers throughout the trust, with a focus on Moorfields Network Sites.
The post-holder will be an all-rounder; someone who is comfortable working on their own initiative, is well organised, numerate, and who enjoys the challenges of supporting a small and friendly team. They will be supported to grow and develop in this role, through an active approach to training and development, and through a positive and empowering working environment.
Key Accountabilities
- To lead on the recruitment, administration and support the teams of Volunteers at various Moorfields Network Sites.
- To support the delivery of the ‘Telephone Support Service’
- To promote and support volunteer services in Moorfields City Road.
- Other General Duties.
No Recruitment Agencies Please
Helping to ensure that everyone who comes to Moorfields, for whatever reason, has the best possible experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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GUCE Project Manager Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Project Manager for two days a week, to help develop the opportunities that are forthcoming. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in project management to join our small but expanding team. The Project Manager for Community Energy will be responsible for converting opportunities for local renewable energy generation and energy efficiency projects into reality. They will take projects from concept, through funding and construction to management.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Deliver new potential projects, such as opportunities with Watford industrial units:
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Work with technical specialists to assess the energy needs of the community, including energy demand, infrastructure, and renewable energy potential (solar, wind, biomass, etc.).
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Identify and engage stakeholders (local authorities, local organisations, energy providers, and residents).
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For new and existing projects:
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Develop and monitor an overall plan to realise projects including timelines, budgets, resources and risk management strategies in conjunction with the Development Officer / Project teams.
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Manage share offers.
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Communication with potential local investors.
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Manage paperwork.
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Ensure the projects are realised rather than remaining just good ideas.
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Work with others to manage cross-functional teams, including installers, contractors, and local community leaders.
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Coordinate with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and partners to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
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Foster a collaborative environment with all project team members.
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Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all costs are tracked, controlled, and aligned with available funding.
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Work in partnership with the installer to oversee the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for the project.
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Track the progress of energy projects against objectives, milestones, and KPIs (key performance indicators).
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Regularly report to stakeholders, funding agencies, and community members on project status and outcomes in collaboration with Project teams and Comms.
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Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
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Skills & Experience
Required
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Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, and motivation.
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Project Management: Strong skills in planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
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Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.
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Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy projects.
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Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
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Commitment or interest in sustainability.
Desirable:
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Technical Knowledge: Understanding of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
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Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant policies, regulations, and funding mechanisms in the energy sector.
Experience:
Experience in community engagement and project management is key, with that in renewable energy projects desirable.
In this role, the project manager serves as a bridge between technical experts, local communities, and other stakeholders, ensuring that energy solutions are not only sustainable and innovative but also beneficial and accessible to all involved.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £19,000 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides.
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal Opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the address on the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
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ID: 1510 - Service Manager
Service: Woodfield Park Community Project
Salary: £32,311- £35,800 (£19,211.95 - £21,286.49 per annum for part-time, 22 hours per week)
Location: Woodfield Park Community Centre, Normanton Road, Welland, PE1 4XE
Hours: Part-time (22 hours) - We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Are you passionate about empowering communities and tackling food insecurity? Do you have the leadership skills to drive meaningful, resident-led change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Community Development Service Manager to lead the Woodfield Park Community Project. This vital role oversees the delivery of key services including the Food Club, emergency food parcels (as part of the Household Support Fund), and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Lead the planning and delivery of community-based services and projects.
- Build strong relationships with local residents, partners, and stakeholders.
- Manage and support a team of staff and volunteers.
- Promote an asset-based approach to community development.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, funding, and reporting requirements.
- Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service –enhanced DBS
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
- Apply via the link to our website and fill out our digital application form
- Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 20th August, with slots throughout the working day.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Remote
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible for: Overseeing and managing the Fundraising Department (including the recruitment and organisation of volunteers)
Purpose of the Role: To develop and implement effective fundraising strategies that secure vital resources for IAC UK’s charitable initiatives.
About Us
IAC is a rapidly growing charity that empowers communities worldwide through compassionate support, advocacy, and practical assistance. With a core focus on helping orphans and widows in affected regions, we address urgent needs and help build sustainable futures. Thanks to our established presence in the UK, US, and Türkiye, we deliver impactful aid wherever it’s needed most.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Planning
- Develop, implement, and refine a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with IAC UK’s mission and objectives.
- Identify and explore new income streams to expand funding sources and diversify revenue.
- Donor Relationship Management
- Cultivate existing donor relationships and establish new donor networks to increase long-term engagement and support.
- Create compelling cases for support, proposals, and campaigns that reflect IAC UK’s values and impact.
- Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers to support all fundraising activities.
- Develop volunteer engagement initiatives, ensuring volunteers are well-supported and recognized for their contributions.
- Event & Campaign Management
- Plan and execute a variety of fundraising events, online campaigns, and community initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Manage event logistics, supplier negotiations, and campaign communications to maximize awareness and financial return.
- Budget & Financial Oversight
- Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, monitoring income targets and expenditure.
- Compile regular progress reports for senior leadership and trustees, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure that all fundraising activities comply with UK regulations, GDPR requirements, and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to enable transparent reporting and auditing.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a small fundraising team, setting clear objectives and managing performance.
- Collaborate with other departments (Marketing, Events, Finance) to integrate fundraising efforts into the wider organisational strategy.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrable experience (3+ years) in a fundraising or development role within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven success in securing grants, major gifts, or corporate sponsorships, with a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines effectively.
- Highly motivated and proactive, with a genuine passion for social impact and community development.
- Collaborative and supportive leadership style, fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Adaptable, innovative problem-solver with a drive for continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
- Performance Bonus: Competitive bonus structure tied to fundraising milestones.
- Remote Working: Flexible, home-based role.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Inclusive Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages new ideas and innovation.
Note: Travel for in-person meetings may be required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (optional) detailing your relevant experience, achievements, and motivation for joining IAC UK.
IAC UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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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:
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Work with the Shop Manager to maximise sales and profits ensuring weekly targets are met.
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Support the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products.
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Support the team to maximise income via our online platforms.
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Support the team with arranging van deliveries/collections daily.
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Work with the wider Charity team to promote and support fundraising activities and events.
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Explore ways to maximise sales via events, donation drives, pop-up shops etc.
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Cash up the till at the end of shift and ensure banking documents are completed. Investigate any discrepancies and report them to the Manager.
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Support with ensuring the money is ready and accessible for cash collection.
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Open and close the shop at the appropriate times.
Volunteers:
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Support and management of a team of volunteers.
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Utilise volunteer skill sets and motivate them to deliver great customer service and perform tasks in-line with charity standards.
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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.
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Help to provide and support ongoing training and development for volunteers.
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Work and treat employees, volunteers and stakeholders in accordance with the Charity’s values.
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Health & Safety (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
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Ensure the shop adheres to Retail Health and Safety regulations.
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Implement good Health and Safety practices to help protect employees, volunteers, and customers.
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Help to ensure employees and volunteers are trained in manual handling.
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Help maintain the cleanliness of the shop and behind the scenes areas.
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Stock Control (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
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Ensure continuous, sufficient levels of high-quality stock.
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Be responsible for deliveries and stock controls.
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Ensure stock is appropriate to the business and priced accordingly.
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Maintain a rigorous process of stock rotation, ensuring rotation within expiry dates.
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Ensure visual merchandising is a high priority, with products featured prominently in window displays.
Customer Service:
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Be professional, patient and have a ‘people-first’ approach to customer services.
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Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and collaborative working.
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Set high standards of cleanliness, display and merchandising.
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Establish quality standards, consumer safety and ensuring continuity.
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Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the Charity’s values.
Other Duties:
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Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Are you a motivated professional HR Adviser, knowledgeable in employment law with strong organisational and communication skills? Join our Diocese HR Team where you will have the opportunity to use your skills to make a difference.
The HR Adviser is responsible for providing expert guidance and support to managers and employees on a wide range of human resources matters, ensuring compliance with employment law, internal policies, and best practice. This role plays a critical part in promoting a positive employee experience and supporting the organisation’s people strategy.
This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
Employee benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, free life assurance and employee wellbeing programme, and contributory pension scheme.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Salary: £19,200 per annum pro rata (£32,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, working 22.5 hours per week
Location: St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. 2 days office based, 1 day work from home.
Some occasional travel may be required across the Diocese; you will need a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
HR Adviser – Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Advisory
- Provide advice to line managers on employee relations (ER) issues e.g. policies, performance management, end-to-end absence management including return to work meetings, reporting and occupational health referrals etc. Able to resolve complex employee relation issues and conduct investigations where necessary.
- Provide advice to managers across all policy and practice areas, for example on family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, carers leave, etc.
- Support the maintenance of existing policy documentation and make changes where applicable
- Proactively take responsibility for the adherence and implementation of HR policies
- Support line managers in the management of employees in probation, and where necessary extension cases
- Support line managers in performance management practices, objective setting and performance improvement plans (PIPs)
HR Analytics
- Report on HR analytics monthly and quarterly for the HR Manager, for example on headcount, sickness, recruitment analytics, staff turnover and remuneration reports.
Benefits and Payroll
- Support the HR Manager with reward strategies and implementation
- Prepare payroll changes each month for HR Manager sign off
- Assist the HR Manager with annual benchmark surveys
- Support the HR Manager in liaison with benefit providers
Talent Acquisition and onboarding
- Responsible for efficient and accurate end-to-end recruitment in all areas across the Diocese.
- Coordinate and execute the Diocese recruitment processes to include working with recruitment agencies, posting job adverts, liaising with line managers for shortlisting, offers of employment to suitable candidates, and onboarding. Liaison with the HR Administrator who will support the administration and onboarding.
- Ensuring the new joiner inductions are organised and all documentation has been received and checked.
- Produce and issue relevant documentation following promotions, job title changes, salary increases and ensure that HR records are updated accordingly by the HR administrator
Learning & Development
- Identify learning needs and appropriate methods of meeting needs in the most cost-effective way.
- Support the HR Manager in the delivery of training as required, including annual conferences and line manager training.
- Ensures training requirements are met to fulfil and maintain health and safety requirements such as First Aid and Fire Safety.
- Ensures that refresher training is completed for existing employees in data protection, cyber security, health and safety, and EDI.
- Be a trusted advisor and coach to line managers on people related issues.
- Ensure all documentation is completed by employees who are supported in their further training and education by the Diocese, including a Further Education Support Agreement.
General
- Regular review of data integrity and updates to the HRIS.
- Support the HR Manager to drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention strategies
- Deal with queries from the HR inbox to ensure effective and prompt responses
- Involvement in HR projects and new initiatives as required
- Updating of HR intranet pages.
- Contribute to HR-related projects such as organisational change, restructures, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Keep up to date with developments in employment law and HR best practices.
- Support the HR Manager with volunteer management
Values
- Role Model the Diocese core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship and the ethos and values of the wider Catholic Church.
HR Adviser – Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Understands the people practices, processes and approaches across the employee lifecycle including for example, recruiting people, conducting learning needs analysis, creating talent pools, developing people policies, analysing people data, managing grievances.
- Able to apply legal knowledge and judgment to people practices
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice in decision making
- Proven problem solving ability
- Understands and interprets data and analytics and its usage, and can measure their impact and value
- Able to explore stakeholder needs and concerns using a range of methods
- Experience of managing change and different approaches
- Understands and can influence organisational systems and human behaviour to develop and maintain a positive culture and healthy working environment.
- Able to think in a systemic way to align different elements of the organisations values, culture, structures, people policies and practices to maximise organisational performance
- Aptitude in coaching, mentoring and facilitation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualification
Desirable
- Working towards or holds CIPD Level 7 qualification
- Experience of change management
- Experience of working in the reward arena and adept at data analysis
- Experience in not-for-profit sector or public sector
- Experience supporting organisational change and employee engagement initiatives.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying. Please state ‘HR Adviser’ in your cover letter title.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 10th August, at 10pm.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
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