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The Youth Endowment Fund
Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships – Maternity Cover
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: £75,000
Contract: 13-month maternity cover
Location: Central London, Hybrid*
Application Deadline: Thursday 24th April by 12pm
Interviews: Week commencing 5th May 2025
About the Youth Endowment Fund
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence across England and Wales. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding out what works and working for change.
Key Responsibilities
Your role is to ensure YEF’s funding is directed toward the most crucial gaps in evidence – those that, if filled, will lead to meaningful change for young people. You will oversee the selection of the most promising, evaluable interventions to test in England and Wales, ensure trials are set up successfully, and work with our Evaluation team to deliver high-quality impact evaluations.
More specifically, you will:
Provide team and organisational leadership
• Provide inspirational leadership to the Programmes Team of ten people, ensuring they are best-in-class at supporting delivery organisations to engage in robust evaluation.
• Oversee the Programmes team, including direct line management of four Programme & Impact Leads.
• Ensure the expertise within the Programmes Team is embedded in YEF’s wider work, drawing on the team’s experience of working with delivery organisations to help shape policy and practice recommendations.
• Represent YEF externally, ensuring our funding programmes are well understood and aligned with our sectors’ needs.
• Directly contribute to annual and multi-year planning as part of YEF’s operational planning cycle.
• Be responsible for tracking and reporting progress against our key organisational performance metrics.
• Help build and model a culture where it is natural to perform well, and colleagues support one another to do so.
Hold strategic oversight of new evaluation commissioning
• Work with the Assistant Director of Evaluation to shape and implement YEF’s strategy for programme and evaluation commissioning.
• Oversee the team in identifying and developing proposals for new trials within our main sectors.
• Assess the feasibility and strategic value of evaluation proposals, making stop/go decisions on their progression.
• Ensure the Programmes Team effectively supports grantees to work with evaluators to co-design interventions and develop clear, robust plans for trial setup and delivery.
• Oversee the development of high-quality proposals for new trials, assuring quality and presenting clear recommendations for our Grants and Evaluation Committee.
Be responsible for the ongoing oversight of the full portfolio of evaluations
• Lead and be accountable for delivering on YEF’s Race Equity commitments within our funding decisions and grant delivery.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for a portfolio of c.50 live trials, maintaining oversight of progress across our portfolio of live trials and intervening early when we spot risks.
• Oversee the financial management of the team’s project portfolio across c.50 live trials, ensuring effective budget oversight, approving grant payments, and maintaining financial accountability.
• Provide direct advice and guidance to the Programmes Team on the setup and delivery of our most complex trials.
• Ensure the rapid mobilisation of new trials following approval.
Build meaningful partnerships and strengthen the organisation’s influence
• Be responsible for partnership opportunities with central Government—holding key relationships, assessing the strategic value of co-funded evaluation projects, and overseeing Heads of Evaluation to negotiate new partnerships terms.
• Steward strategic relationships with other key stakeholders, including other research and policy organisations, funders, and delivery organisations that will help us influence change.
• Represent the Fund on boards, committees and events, including providing up-to-date information to external audiences on YEF-funded activity, and sitting on the board of external organisations linked to YEF’s work.
• Be proactive in identifying co-funding opportunities and ensuring fundraising targets are met for new and existing evaluations.
About You
You are this sort of person:
• You are inspired by the vision of reducing violence affecting young people: You don’t want your days to pass without making a difference. You are inspired by the goal of tackling violence affecting young people.
• You are responsible, motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment: You take personal responsibility for critical decisions and have a proven ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly evolving settings. You have a good track record of overseeing a large body of varied and complex projects, ensuring they deliver on time, on budget, and to a high quality.
• You demonstrate team leadership and coaching skills: You have experience of leading teams, supporting and developing others to perform at their best.
• You are experienced in evaluation and research, including commissioning: You have several years’ experience working in a senior research and evidence role in a related sector, and you have technical expertise in evaluation methodologies. You have substantial experience commissioning or conducting large-scale research and evaluations.
• You have a graduate qualification, or equivalent work experience: Your qualification or experience is in a relevant field such as social science, social policy, public health, or another field with a significant quantitative component.
• You have some understanding of systems and practice in our priority sectors: Our priority sectors: Children's Services, Education, Health, Neighbourhoods, Policing, Youth Justice, and the Youth Sector.
• You are experienced in building partnerships: You have a strong track record of building partnerships that drive change.
• You are an excellent communicator: You produce high-quality documents that communicate methodological and statistical information in a way that is easily understood. You excel at translating complex evidence and analysis into clear, accessible formats for non-experts.
• You are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion: You believe in and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds, and values. You promote and encourage these principles.
While it’s not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of violence affecting young people.
It’s also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.
Hybrid Working
The office is based in Central London. Those living in and around London are expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. If you live outside of London and work remotely, you’ll be expected to work from the London office 2 days per month. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at the interview stage.
To Apply
Please click on the "Apply for this" button and submit your CV, your completed monitoring form and cover letter. Please submit your application by 12pm on Thursday 24th April 2025.
Interview Process
There will be a task to complete in advance of the interview. This will be a two-stage interview process. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 5th of May 2025. This will be a panel interview.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not sponsor work permits and you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits Include
· £1,000 professional development budget annually
· 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
· Volunteering days - 4 half days per year
· Death in service - 4 times annual salary
· Flexible hours. Core office hours 10am – 4pm
· Financial support including travel and hardship loans
· Employer contributed pension of 5%.
Your Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful, and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
The people we are looking for do not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
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We exist to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Senior Community and Challenge Events Manager
Direct reports: none
Location: 40 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0NE (minimum of 1 days per week in office)
Status, hours: Permanent, full time
Salary: Grade D, salary in the range £32,254 to £35,560 (includes 11% London Weighting) plus benefits
Role Summary
The Challenge Events Officer will work closely with the Senior Community and Challenge Events Manager (SCCEM) and Engagement Assistant (EA) to deliver significant elements of the charity’s fundraising strategy, in particular our challenge events. The post holder will be responsible for recruitment, management and stewardship of our existing challenge event portfolio to increase income in an area which has seen significant growth.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Please refer to the candidate pack for role and responsibilities of this post.
Important note: We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing AI generated answers.
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We are Alcohol Change UK. We work for a society that is free from the harm caused by alcohol.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Birmingham Cathedral is a beautiful building with a wonderful community of worshippers, volunteers and staff. We are inspired by a strong sense of social justice, a passion for supporting those who are marginalised within the city and a commitment to celebrating all that is wonderful in our diverse city and diocese. We strive for our Cathedral to be fully representative of the richly diverse communities we serve, and have an unwavering desire to share God’s love, and the good news of Jesus Christ in a spirit of service.
Birmingham Cathedral demonstrates daily its attraction as a house of prayer to the people of the city and its international visitors. Alongside daily worship, enriched by the Anglican choral tradition, the Cathedral hosts diocesan, regional and national events and is responsive to immediate community needs for celebration and lament. With growing confidence and newly refurbished Burne-Jones windows, the Cathedral has a clear vision and strategy. The Cathedral’s strategic plan focusses on three priorities: Pray, Serve and Grow and gives Birmingham Cathedral a clear sense of purpose and direction.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the senior lay officer in the Cathedral and has the responsibility for managing the business functions of the Cathedral and monitoring operational performance.
As COO. you will be pivotal to the delivery of the Cathedral’s vision and strategy and the development of business and operational plans to ensure delivery of the Cathedral’s strategic outcomes. You will work with the Dean and the Senior Management Team to develop and implement strategy and policy, ensuring good governance, the effective and professional administration of the Cathedral in compliance with all policies and procedures and relevant statutory legislation.
The Cathedral Chapter (our Trustee Board) is looking for a collaborative colleague who will enhance the Cathedral’s caring culture, working closely with the staff team, volunteers and the wider cathedral community. Chapter’s strategic priorities include working towards financial sustainability; reviewing the operating model of the Cathedral and managing change; working towards environmental sustainability; creating partnerships to support the Cathedral’s work with the vulnerable and marginalised and ensuring effective safeguarding.
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Birmingham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. As the Church of England cathedral chur
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partnerships Fundraising Assistant
Charity
Temporary: 3 months
London: Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week Part Time - 30 Hours per week (Mon-Thurs)
Pay: £14.35 PAYE per hour, plus £1.73 holiday pay per hour
Interviews: 16th & 17th April
Start: W/C 28th April 2025
This administrative role sits within the corporate partnerships team and involves general team support with admin, emails, database management and desk research.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to a range of email inbox enquiries from brands and businesses in a timely manner, liaising with supporters via email and over the phone as the first point of contact for the charity.
- Action requests to the appropriate members of the Partnerships Team, Fundraising Team or wider organisation. Supporting to arrange internal and external meetings.
- Send out ad hoc postal requests for fundraising materials from the charity's office.
- Work with the Corporate Partnerships Managers to thank corporate partners and supporters with communications, certificates and letters.
- To support in the stewardship of small businesses based on their small partnership criteria including monitoring activity and stewarding through dedicated fundraising platforms.
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Manager with administrative tasks related to current partners and prospects, including completing due diligence research, responding to email enquiries from individuals, proof-reading proposals, and fulfilling fundraising material requests.
- Create and maintain up-to-date records on the newly implemented CRM system, Beacon, ensuring communications and activities with supporters and partners are accurately recorded.
- Pull accurate reports from the donor database as requested by the Partnerships Team to assist with reviewing new business pipelines, financial reporting and tracking partner events.
- Work with the Finance Executive to support accurate finance reconciling of donations and income streams, including supporting with coding the back end of JustGiving pages and GivenGain pages to ensure accurate income reconciliation and reporting.
- Support on coordinating travel for the Partnerships team where necessary for events and meetings.
- To attend events to represent the charity and the Partnerships team.
- Adhere to GDPR requirements.
If you are keen, please send your CV as soon as possible.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have a membership (Fellowship) of approximately 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.
The essentials …
- Permanent, part-time (21 hours, Tuesday through Thursday)
- £15,600 - £16,500 (£26,000 - £27,500 full-time equivalent)
- Hybrid working with Wednesdays in the Bath office
What you’ll be doing …
The main purpose of this role is to provide customer facing support for the sales and marketing team. Customers will be internal and external and include but are not limited to: institutional and corporate librarians and information professionals, 3rd party sellers, authors, editors, book purchasers, representatives and agents globally.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
- Support the sales team in managing agreements and licenses
- Support the sales and marketing teams in managing data requirements and reports (internal/external)
- Offer a high level of customer service to existing and potential customers
- Provide customers with marketing information and materials
Key accountabilities …
Sales and customer service:
- Offer support for customer queries on pricing, renewals negotiations and Rights Retention
- Support institutional renewal reminders processes
- Work with partners (PLS/CCC & others) to provide metadata to ensure all products are included in relevant databases quarterly
- Download reports as required from 3rd party sellers
- Work with 3rd party partners to enable member access to subscribed content
- Maintain a list of article pay-per-view (PPV) pricing and review twice yearly to maximise income
- Payment of royalties with the Sales and Customer Services Manager
- Create and upload MARC/Kbart files to website for libraries
- Quarterly subscription comparison
- Updating member email addresses in Lyell (from lists provided by database manager)
- Product updates on the online bookshop
Marketing:
- Marketing support and data entry for leads and opportunities
- Provide promotional questionnaires to authors/editors
- Creation of Advance Information / New business info sheets/Book order forms
- Creation of ‘most read reports’ to authors – monthly/quarterly
- Geographical content for reps/agents
- Adestra: regular data upload into Adestra from the online manuscript submission system and reporting
- Newsletter creation:
- New title alert newsletters
- Online bookshop sale newsletter
- Online bookshop sale: adding books and removing tags
General:
- Collaborate with colleagues at the Publishing House to share and maximise opportunities
- Develop an understanding of the sales processing for institutional subscriptions and book sales
- Contribute to streamlined sales processes resulting from new CRM/website developments
What we’re looking for …
- A high level of clerical and administrative experience in a customer service role
- A good standard of written and spoken English, numeracy and a keen eye for detail
- A self-motivated learner able to work with minimal instruction
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Positive attitude to customer service
- Competent to manage the Microsoft office suite
Essential
- Advanced administrative experience
- Sales office experience
- Customer service experience
- Microsoft office suite
- Strong communication
- Good standard of English and numeracy
Desirable
- Experience with CRM and Microsoft Dynamics 365
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. As required, post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post.
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. The Society Publishing House is based in Bath, from where we provide a full publishing service to an international geoscience community across a portfolio of books, journals, and associated products.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement when you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: 45, The Parade Cardiff CF24 3AB– option for some remote working
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Full Time)
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum dependent on experience.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Company Pension, Company sick pay and enhanced holidays
Mission
Voices From Care Cymru exists to improve the lives of care experienced children and young people (looked after children and young care leavers) in Wales. Working across Wales, we enable children and young people to meet their own goals and build successful futures and support them in working with decision makers to improve the lives of the whole care experienced community.
Purpose of Post
The Office Manager will take a lead in supporting the CEO and staff with all administrative and back-office duties. They will support the senior management team in ensuring the organisation’s compliance with policies and procedures in relation to health and safety human resources and charity governance and will support the Finance Manager with financial tasks. They will also support the CEO with managing the diary, travel arrangements etc.
They will be supported by a part time administrative officer and will have access to specialist human resources advice and IT support.
Duties:
- To undertake all human resources and recruitment duties as required. This includes but is not limited to:
- Monitoring and recording of absences (excluding annual leave and TOIL)
- Recruitment and On-boarding activities
- Supported by specialist human resources advice, issuing relevant human resources and employment law documentation and letters to staff as required (i.e., extension to contract, salary review and probation letters)
- Supporting line manager’s activities, providing day to day advice on human resources matters, accessing specialist human resources advice as necessary.
- Maintain accurate personnel records and centralise the information.
- To provide PA support to the CEO
- To manage the renewal processes for legislative and regulatory checks such as DBS, Driving at Work and DSE annual updates.
- To be responsible for ensuring appropriate regular Health and Safety checks of the premises and arrange maintenance works as required.
- To support the Senior Management team in maintaining good governance processes and procedures in line with The Charity Commissions guidance.
- To support the Senior Management Team in the organisation and administration of Board of Trustee meetings, including minute taking.
- To support the Finance Manager, with relevant financial duties including purchase order processes, pretty cash management and salary updates.
- To ensure effective first point of contact systems via telephone and email.
- To manage bookings and travel arrangements of senior staff.
- To Manage access to VFCC systems such as Microsoft 365, HR and CRM systems and be the first point of contact for any IT related queries or issues, referring on to specialist advice as necessary.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualities
Essential
- Experience of providing administrative support services in an office environment.
- Experience of developing and maintaining office processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and effective use of time and resources.
- Good understanding of confidentiality in practice in the workplace
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage priorities
- Experience of managing human resources processes, and recruitment, including an understanding of employment law and the ability to make best use of expert advice.
- Good communications skills (both oral and written).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good IT skills; working knowledge in the use of a range of computer software, including Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Excel and Access).
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and a flexible approach to work.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- A commitment to equality and diversity and fostering a positive and fair working environment.
- A commitment to learning and development in the workplace.
- Ability to relate to and work with a wide range of individuals, including service users.
- The ability to work flexibly, responding to the needs of the organisation
- Strong principles, including integrity, and commitment to the role.
- Empathic with good listening skills
Desirable
- Experience of supporting with the organisation and delivery of events, including large public events.
- Experience of supporting, maintaining and developing organisational governance, in line with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements.
- Experience of financial processes e.g.: preparing invoices/claims.
- A working knowledge of The UK Data Protection Legislation (2019) and how to apply it.
- Experience of managing staff and / or volunteers
- An interest in issues that affect care experienced children and young people.
- Personal experience of the care system.
- Ability to speak Welsh, with a commitment to further training to enable use of Welsh in a professional setting if needed
- Previous experience of working in the third sector.
- A commitment to promoting Children’s Rights as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Chil
All posts are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure check.
The deadline for applications will be Wednesday, 23rd April at midday.
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£27,500 per annum (pro rata)
Fixed term – 6 months
20 hours per week
Part home/part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated, and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Supporter Engagement Assistant. You will be joining a dedicated team of 11 who provide the highest level of customer service and directly engage with members of the public by responding to enquiries and engaging in conversations.
As the first point of call for both our supporters and members of the public, you will be handling telephone calls, emails, live chat, text, social and even the odd letter.
This role requires you to ‘think with your head’ and ‘act with your heart’ to ensure that the very best experiences are had by those that contact and engage with us. At times these can be difficult conversations with distressing content relating to children, but you will have access to comprehensive support and experienced colleagues.
You will have an aptitude and experience of using a variety of communication methods, and knowledge of databases. You will work collaboratively as part of a team; you’ll be a proactive problem solver with the ability see cases through to a successful resolution.
Our Supporter Care service is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vicky Johnson, our Head of Supporter Care.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 14 April 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 28 April 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.
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Sister Circle are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team. Effective financial management is essential for our long-term sustainability and our capacity to support underserved women in our communities.
As our Finance Manager, you will be meticulous with managing the financial operations of our charity; meeting deadlines, ensuring charity governance compliance, and supporting the senior management team with monthly budgeting and forecasting requirements. You will play a lead role (with the Chief Executive) within our Finance and Governance sub committee as well as preparing reports for the Treasurer and Board of Trustees. You will manage one part-time member of the team (up to 2 days per week) who supports the day-to-day Financial and IT administration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the process of creating the annual budget, strategic three-to-five-year forecasts, monthly/quarterly management accounts and preparation of budgets for funding bids and reporting
- Prepare and lead the annual audit process, including required governance with relevant bodies.
- Supporting budget holder colleagues to manage individual project finances.
- Preparing management accounts/finance reports to provide staff, Treasurer and trustees with the financial information they need for good decision making and planning future work
About Sister Circle
Sister Circle are a women-led charity based in London, we work with women from diverse backgrounds, living with complex situations and who at highest risk of poor healthcare.Whatever a woman’s circumstances, we walk alongside her as an individual, building trusting relationships that enable women to thrive mentally, physically and socially. Our support programmes are: Maternity Mates (pregnancy, birth, labour and postnatally), Healing Conversations (Trauma counselling, peer support for baby loss) and Her Health (one-to-one advocacy during gyneacological journeys).
Application Instructions
We would like you to complete and submit the following:
• CV (Max 2 pages)
• A Covering Letter letting us know why you would like to work with us and in this role, how your work and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for this role.
Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.
Closing date: Friday 14th April 2025 at midday.
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Commercial Income
Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in commercial strategy, retail operations, and income generation? Are you ready to drive innovation and growth for a leading UK hospice charity? Prospect Hospice is seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Income to help deliver our ambitious plans and ensure financial sustainability for generations to come.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our income generation team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required).
What is the role?
This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll oversee our commercial income portfolio, including 18 retail shops, our warehouse and logistics operations, and emerging income streams. You’ll lead a dynamic team and create innovative business strategies to grow our commercial income from £6 million to £9 million over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow our commercial operations (retail, warehouse, logistics, and new income streams)
- Develop and implement high-impact business plans to increase revenue and profitability
- Expand retail operations and enhance both in-store and online sales performance
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to diversify income
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing, values-driven team
- Collaborate with senior leaders to contribute to organisational strategy and innovation
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine commercial leadership with meaningful impact – helping fund exceptional end-of-life care for people in Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
We’re looking for a commercially savvy, inspiring leader who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role, driving growth and profitability across multiple income streams
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective commercial income strategies, business plans, and budgets to grow income and impact
- Exceptional leadership skills – ability to inspire, and build and develop a high-performing team
- Proven track record of delivering income against specific targets
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Experience in expanding retail operations, driving growth and profit across both online and offline sales
- Experience in leading processes to develop new commercial income streams
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.
Please see the job description for full details.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Food and Beverage Manager
Reference: APR20254453
Location: Sherwood and Budby South
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and highly organised individual to take on the role of Food and Beverage Manager at our Sherwood Forest nature reserve.
The café is located in our award winning visitor centre, situated is an ancient landscape alive with nature, history and folklore. Today it is a magical destination visited by people from across the globe, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood and the famous Major Oak, estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.
We care for over 450 hectares of ancient wood pasture and rolling heathland which is home to thousands of species of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plant. Wooded for centuries and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, for the 350,000 people who come to visit each year it is an incredible place to visit!
What's the role about?
Supporting the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in the delivery of an exemplar customer experience, maximising income streams and effectively managing costs to deliver optimal net contribution, whilst ensuring a high level of legislative compliance.
Working at Sherwood Forest Reserve, you'll compliment the unique and fascinating visitor experience offer inspiring our visitors to support nature conservation now and in the future. Working with the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, and a team of Centre Assistants, you'll be responsible for delivering the café's menu offer and driving income, ensuring consistent high customer service and delivery. Excellent staff management and organisational skills will be required to manage the weekly rota effectively and a keen eye for managing budgets and costs are essential to manage costs and margins to maintain profit.
Working as part of the catering team, we need someone who is enthusiastic and hard working and is determined to make a success of the catering operation.
The Food and Beverage Manager will:
• Complete back of house and front of house operation alongside the team
• Support delivery of exceptional customer care.
• Proactively support the delivery of net contribution targets through effective budgetary management and resource planning.
• Proactively support the effective delivery of defined standard operating procedures.
• To proactively support the effective delivery of all administrative tasks within defined timeframes.
• Responsible for effective management of food safety and health and safety, adhering to RSPB procedures.
• Proactively support in the management and leadership of team members.
• Deputise in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Ensure the café is commercially merchandised according to the agreed layout and stock levels are appropriate.
• Ensure all catering administration, operating processes, security, food hygiene and health and safety adhere to RSPB procedures.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• An understanding of budgets and delivery of KPI’s
• A working knowledge of MS applications, including Excel and Word
• Knowledge of food safety management systems and health and safety legislation
• Strong visual merchandising, display and presentation skills
• Strong resource planning with effective allocation of teams and product
• The ability to plan and prioritise tasks
• A strong leader, who motivates and nurtures their teams
• Effective in responding to customer and colleagues needs and feedback
• Supporting and developing a highly performing diverse team
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Experience of working at a visitor attraction
• Multi-site catering experience
Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 29th Apr 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible so please don't delay in responding. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role’.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.
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BASED IN SOUTHAMPTON
NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS.
This role requires the submission of a completed Medaille Trust Application Form which you can download from the Vacancies page on Medaille Trust website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Other Document Upload' button. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 7/5/2025 AT 10AM
About Us
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
This role is based in a safe house in the Southampton area.
About the job
Due to a restructure, we are seeking a confident and experienced Modern Slavery Case Worker with a wide range of skills and importantly, a ‘can do’ approach.
As the Modern Slavery Case Worker, you will work as a member of a close and supportive team providing a safe environment for vulnerable female adults and their dependents up to the age of 1 from outside the UK who have experienced trauma and exploitation. You will provide high quality practical and emotional support to the residents within a risk assessed safe house setting. The role will involve assisting clients with increasing practical skills and self-confidence to empower and enable independent and safe living.
You will be expected to line manage Case Worker Assistants and bank staff. Additionally, you will be allocated a caseload of up to 5 service users to support.
This role is mainly Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend shifts. You will be required to be part of an on-call rota and able to get to and from the project if it is necessary to attend the project whilst on-call.
You must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, the ability to work within a ‘risk associated’ environment and, ideally, experience of working within a residential or community setting with non-UK citizens.
Administration / IT skills and health and safety awareness are essential. Modern Day Slavery, Immigration and knowledge of the asylum process would be desirable. Please also note that there is a substantial amount of administrative work involved in this role.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 at 10:00am
Interview Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is desirable.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
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Vacancy type: Permanent, part-time
Location: Downpatrick Store
Salary: £8,328.32, per annum + benefits
Hours per week: 14 per week
Closing date: 24th March. We are reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.
You will be responsible for:
- Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
- Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
- Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
- Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
- Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
- Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
- In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
Key Criteria:
- Previous retail experience, preferably in fashion/clothing.
- Experience of cash handling and financial management procedures (including completion of sales records).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first attitude and the ability to communicate with tact and discretion,
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, balancing competing demands.
- Understanding of health and safety procedures in a retail environment.
- Experience in managing and motivating volunteers is desirable.
Application Process
- To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
- In this role you will have sole responsibility for the running of the store, which will involve lone working. Due to this, we are unable to recruit anyone for this role who is under the age of 18.
Benefits you'll love:
- 35 hour working week
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via [email protected]
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Title: Operations Manager
Reporting To: Director of Operations
Salary: £36,750.00 per annum
Location: London/Head Office Tooting Works
Contract: Permanent/full-time
Closing Date: 9th May 2025 (We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date if we find the right candidate. Early applications are strongly encouraged.)
About Us:
Tooting Works (TW) is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, an event space and more. It has been offering affordable office space and helping local businesses and organisations to flourish and grow for over 30 years.
Business Launchpad operates on-site at Tooting Works and is a registered charity which provides support and training for entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years from across London who want to set up their own business.
Role Summary:
The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the business centre. This includes oversight of facilities management, health & safety, lettings, team leadership, and budget management. The role ensures the business centre is well-maintained, tenants are satisfied, and operational performance is continuously improved. Reporting to senior leadership, the Operations Manager contributes to strategic planning, drives efficiencies through systems and digital tools, and plays a vital role in sustaining high occupancy and tenant retention.
Role Responsibilities:
Centre Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business centre, ensuring all facilities are well-maintained, compliant, and running smoothly.
- Ensure the lettings process is well-managed and aligned with policies.
- Implement and monitor operational procedures to improve efficiency and service quality, including opportunities to digitise processes and services.
- Contribute to strategic operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with senior management.
- Report regularly on KPIs, occupancy, operational issues, and budget status to senior management.
Building Maintenance
- Oversee the upkeep and preventative maintenance of the property, ensuring high facility standards.
- Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, engineers).
- Monitor maintenance budgets and project timelines, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Conduct regular building inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
- · Maintain and develop use of CMMS (MaintainX) to manage and record all maintenance work.
Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with UK health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and fire safety.
- Develop and monitor health & safety procedures tailored to the site.
- Organise relevant training for staff and enforce contractor compliance.
- Maintain accurate H&S records, incident reports, and lead periodic audits.
- Support development and execution of emergency response and business continuity plans.
- Fire safety responsibility ( Fire Safety designated person))
Lettings and Lease Management
- Oversee the Assistant Lettings Manager and monitor the development and execution of the lettings process from enquiry to move-in, including viewings, negotiations, and onboarding and offboarding of tenants.
- Check we are maintaining up-to-date tenancy records,
- Draft lease documentation and ensure timely renewals and support the rollout of any rent reviews.
- Carry out twice-yearly audits of lease documentation.
- Maintain relationships with tenants to support retention and satisfaction.
- Monitor lease management by team, lease compliance and resolution of any lease-related issues.
Customer Service
- Act as a point of contact for tenants, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Foster strong relationships with tenants, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants with the goal of maintaining high occupancy levels.
Financial Management
- Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective management of resources and that projects are delivered within budget.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure cost-effective deals.
- Ensure tenant arrears are regularly monitored and managed.
Line Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the lettings and maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and productivity.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Handle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Project Management, or other relevant fields.
- At least 2 years’ experience in operations work.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Desire to drive operational excellence.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of managing a building, property or facilities beneficial.
- High comfort level with online tools such as MS Office, project management software,or similar.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Negotiation and customer service skills.
- Resilient and adaptable with ability to multi-task.
- Solution finder.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Rewards
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Personal annual training budget following probation.
- Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
- Regular team socials throughout the year.
- Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
- General eye test.
- Well-being day (one day per year).
- Volunteer day (one day per year).
Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Receipt of two satisfactory references.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
- Level 3 safeguarding (can be trained on the job).
Please email your CV with a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.
Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working 36 hours per week, our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Manage shifts effectively to ensure everything runs smoothly and that care is always a top priority.
- Guide and support team members to help them develop professionally.
- Assess individual care needs, create personalised care plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
- Oversee medication administration and ensure it’s done safely and accurately.
- Provide compassionate care, particularly in end-of-life situations, offering emotional support to residents and their families.
You will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and will be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Governance Officer
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you!
Position: Governance Officer
Location: Oxford/hybrid
Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week
Salary: £28,713.20 to £30,921.84 per annum (FTE £35,412.95 to £38,136.93)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 at midnight. Interviews will take place in Oxford on Wednesday 30th April 2025
The Role
We are looking for a proactive, committed and skilled Governance Officer to join the team.
In this role you will provide a comprehensive, high quality secretariat service, particularly to the Bishop’s Council, which acts as the Board of Directors of the Diocesan Board of Finance (income £30M, assets £520m, over 100 staff) and oversees a wide range of activity.
The Diocese is one of the largest in the Church of England covering the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire with a thousand parishes, church schools and chaplaincies. It is active in environmental action, addressing poverty and inequality, supporting children and youth work and much, much more.
You will ensure that meetings are scheduled and organised, agendas created, minutes recorded, and action lists monitored; elections organised and appointments made; governance advice given; relevant policies are in place and statutory registers are maintained. You will have the opportunity to be in the room when most of the organisation’s key decisions are taken. You will be required to work occasional evenings (1 each in May and December) and Saturdays (1 each in March, June and November), with time off in lieu.
About You
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins this work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.
To be successful in this role you will be an initiative-taker with strong administrative, governance support and minute-taking experience and ideally have previously worked with senior stakeholders. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, accuracy, and diligence, especially in written work and be highly organised. You will also be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands.
Benefits and rewards include:
• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including flexible working arrangements and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans
• An attractive modern working environment
The Organisation
The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.
You may also have experience in areas such as Governance Officer, Governance Administrator, Governance Coordinator, Governance Support, Governance Assistant, Secretary, PA, EA, Operations Officer, Operations Assistant, Operations Governance. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
