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Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:

• Can this be stopped?

• How will I live my life?

Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.

We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. 

We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a busy challenge events programme and an active Family Fund community programme, with ambitions to grow this area over the coming years as part of our five-year strategy. Key areas we are looking to focus on are investing in digital marketing, taking steps towards devising our own mass-participation event and grand challenges, and further integration with our London based charity shops.

The Events and Community Fundraising Manager will play an integral role in ensuing this continued success and that we secure exciting new partnerships and opportunities.

Responsible to 

Head of Community and Engagement

Direct reports 

Events and Community Officer 

Working hours and contract 

This is a permanent full-time role. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.

Salary 

£40,000 

Location

Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum two days in the office and external meetings and events as required. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and an up to two page supporting statement which evidences the specification to: [email protected] with subject header – Events and Community Fundraising Manager   **Joy - vetting questions?**

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025

Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.

Role Responsibilities 

Strategy and planning

• Deliver the existing Community and Events strategy and maximise opportunities for income growth 

• Identify and develop new income generating opportunities across Community and Events Fundraising, devising new events and engagement opportunities

• Develop, implement and monitor against KPIs, annual plans, and income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met with robust analysis and reporting 

Income growth, event and supporter management

• Proactively manage all aspects of Community & Events Fundraising to increase our supporter base and maximise income, supported by the Events and Community Officer

• operational management of all income and expenditure ensuring sound ROI.

• Develop and deliver supporter journeys that raise average fundraising per head, decreases drop-outs and increases repeat entry 

• Implement new digital and value exchange fundraising streams

• Optimise the Family Fund programme to strengthen commitment and fundraising potential of existing Family Funds, and enable recruitment of new Funds 

• Deliver excellent support to fundraising groups and recruit new volunteers to fundraise and advocate on behalf of the charity

• Work collaboratively across the charity to facilitate cross-selling opportunities and engaging supporters in other fundraising opportunities, in particular working with the corporate team to recruit participants and support propositions at corporate fairs. 

Fundraising events management

• Manage delivery of the event portfolio to achieve financial and sign-up targets, delivering effective on the-day support for event participants. This includes ensuring our events are accessible for visually impaired participants

• Deliver excellent supporter care to ensure supporters are motivated to achieve (and exceed) their fundraising targets, feel valued and build engagement with us 

• Key point of contact for high level event participants and community fundraisers via face-to-face meetings, phone calls and emails – providing timely and personalised support

• Support the Events and Community Officer with enquiries, applications and registrations for challenge events, ensuring high levels of conversion, and capturing relevant supporter data 

• Support the Head of Community and Engagement, or other teams within Fight for Sight with the successful delivery of key special events, including fundraising gala dinners or receptions, virtual events and mini conferences, and third party or established supporter events.

• When required, support the Events and Community Officer in managing guest lists, enquiries, and ticket sales for special/major donor events and receptions, delivering a seamless guest experience and timely follow-ups supporter care and relationship management

Marketing 

• Oversee all paid Facebook advertising activity for events, updating web listings, and utilising our networks

• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness/increase recruitment across all activities, highlighting case studies and media stories 

• Develop and deliver effective and engaging content, and materials for supporters to increase recruitment, retention, and average fundraising amounts

• Oversee the creation and delivery of quarterly events e-newsletter, plus additional e-blasts

Managing information and reporting 

• Work with the Database Manger to ensure accurate records within our CRM system (ThankQ) and management of income from online and offline giving

• Carry out post-event evaluations, analysing supporter data help facilitate greater levels of income 

• Support other areas by attending events, exhibitions etc. as required by a small team with varied responsibilities

• Other duties as may be reasonably required by line manager role

Leadership & management  

• Provide excellent leadership and line management of direct reports, ensuring that team members meet their individual objectives, develop and grow in their roles, and are motivated and high performing

• Work as part of the fundraising senior management team, alongside the Director and Head of Community and Engagement to devise, deliver and implement the team’s strategy and the organisation’s strategic plan

Other

• Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation 

• Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field

• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation

• Events as necessary

Person specification

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

• Minimum five years of experience of events and community fundraising, in particular with developing overseas or large-scale mass participant events.

• Experience with recruiting new volunteers and fundraisers from a range of community groups including but not limited to faith-based fundraising, schools and street collections. 

• Meeting income targets of over £350,000.

• Experience with managing senior volunteers within fundraising groups and building excellent rapport with them.

• Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially. 

• An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering successful and engaging events.

• Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans and reporting against them. 

• Excellent track record of personally securing community partnerships and supporter-led events

• Experience of implementing new digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.

• Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.

• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

Personal qualities

• An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.

• An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.

• Excellent financial fluency.

• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.

• Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.

• Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.

• Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects. 

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. 

Flexibility

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

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About Ataxia UK

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation. 

About the Role  

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.

This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.

About you

The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.

You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.

As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.

Benefits of working for us.

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
• Flexible hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications

MSF is an international humanitarian organisation with c.40,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world.

The organisation relies on private funding, as this gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.

Legacy income has been identified as an area of growth for MSFUK, with two new staff being recruited into the team this year. This role, and a Legacy Officer role, will be accountable to the Donor Development and Legacies Lead (DDLL) who works with a delegated annual budget of £900K to deliver the Legacy Marketing Strategy.

As Legacy Marketing Manager, you will lead the marketing strategy and implementation for MSF’s new legacy donors, and to retain those who have already pledged. This role works closely with all teams in fundraising and communications. It is especially important this role forms great working relationships with the digital, communications and fundraising operations teams to ensure activity is integrated and consistent.

As Legacy Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, radio, print, and events with budget spend of £900k
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to create engaging and impactful content
• Identify and test new channels for acquiring legacy donors
• Provide support to the Donor Development and Legacies Lead and act as deputy when required
• Line manage the Legacy Officer

Ideal skills and experience:

• Working in the UK charity marketing sector, in a fundraising capacity, and/or marketing with responsibility for customer relationship management
• Experience of Marketing to a Legacy / Gift in Wills audience and/or donor base
• Solid experience managing marketing activity from concept, planning, design, print, production and postage
• Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities
• Line management experience

Employee benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contribution (after 3-months of continuous employment)
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Group Life insurance currently set at a minimum of 4x basic salary

Direct Marketing Manager-Acquisition at the Disasters Emergency Committee delivers key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters. You will work with the Direct Marketing Manager-Retention to deliver a programme of supporter communications to feedback to donors on the impact of their donations and to retain their future support. 

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies,
• Implement the direct marketing strategies during each appeal with income maximisation and supporter acquisition as the key focus,
• Manage the capturing and analysis of results to ensure channel optimisation between appeals,
• Lead the benchmarking process of DEC Member Agency fundraising performance.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships.

You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. Demonstrable knowledge of offline marketing techniques in press, outdoor, direct mail and telephone. A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

You must have excellent communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to write compelling and emotive fundraising copy. Significant technical marketing expertise across a range of direct marketing channels. Excellent numeracy, budget development, planning and project management skills.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters and keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in digital content leadership, team management, and strategic content decision-making using data insights. 

In this key role, you will commission, develop and manage our digital content delivery, overseeing a talented team of producers and videographers working closely with internal teams and external partners.

You will ensure that our content – ranging from films for social media, podcasts, online events, audio guides, website content and more – engages diverse audiences, supports commercial goals, and aligns with the Gallery’s mission. 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced content professional with a strong background in digital storytelling, team leadership, and experience of managing a broad content programme.

If you have a passion for the arts and digital innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Summary

• This role involves hybrid working with national travel.
• You'll need to have proven experience in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, or community outreach with a wide range of church denominations.

• A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Trust's Unit Base Operation and will take ownership of the marketing and letting of spaces both in the buildings/structures and other suitable outdoor locations across the Trust’s 23 acres of land in North Kensington.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lettings Officer who will be committed to generating income for the Trust.  You will be a strategic, commercial and customer focused person with the ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to tenants, staff and other stakeholders, with an aptitude for working in a complex and fast changing environment.

If you are looking for a new challenge this role is for you!

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Unit Base Management:

Responsibility for driving improvements, developing, managing and implementing the Trust’s Unit Base operations, including:

• A promotional plan for the Trust’s offer is visible in the market place and to grow the service over time.
• A strong booking system supplying the right data for the Trust to manage the operation in a timely manner.
• Appropriate meeting and greeting, services, facilities and security provision are in place.
• Ensure all relevant information for smooth set up, use and strike, is available and passed to users of the service, including emergency or out of hours, contact information.
• Ensure a feedback mechanism is in place for users.
• Ensure a monitoring mechanism is in place for reporting upwards within the Trust.
• Ensure a risk assessment for the service is in place and kept regularly updated.

Commercial Lettings:

• Develop a marketing and lettings strategy in line with the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Proactively market all our spaces.
• Identify potential advertising locations on the estate and actively market and let such spaces, to generate new income.
• Liaise with stakeholders and tenants to support businesses and the local economy.
• Manage internal and external relationships, positively and pro-actively.
• Provide local economy support through engagement with our other tenants, community and external partners/providers.
• Establish and maintain systems for the selection of tenants and monitoring and evaluation.
• Undertake the review and selection of suitable tenants and the negotiation of terms.
• Review and approve lease/licence and other similar legal documentation.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in dealing with Landlord & Tenant matters, in a similar or equivalent role across complex property portfolios, in particular the retail sector.
• Involvement in commercial property transactions and tenancies in a commercial or community environment.
• Have good time management, organisational, communication and administrative skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable
• Experience in using property management software (or similar)
• Proficient at managing databases and programmes.

Personal Skills:

• A personable and collaborative approach, with proven experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including tenants, community groups, Local Government and Board members.
• Good communication and negotiation skills, orally and in writing.
• Good people management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Commercial Property Management qualification ideal or related qualification/experience.

The post holder will be expected to have a flexible approach to working hours.  Owing to the demands of the role or events on the estate, the position may include working some evenings and weekends.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is  Sunday 27 April 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Derby
Salary: £39,444 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with a requirement to particiapte in the out of hours on-call on a rota basis

We are recruiting for a Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. 

The post holder will provide line management and high-quality support to the direct reports in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors. 

Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting.  In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.  You will have knowledge of relevant Criminal and Civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. Please note that this is an on-site role. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 12 May 2025

Interview Date: 19 and 20 May 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

The Joshua Tree is a growing charity with a vision to support any family affected by childhood cancer that needs us. 

To help us achieve this, we are looking for a passionate and dynamic Business Relationship Manager to join our income generation team, focusing on North West England particularly Manchester and suburban areas. This role will build and nurture relationships with businesses and organisations in order to generate funding. 

As our new Business Relationship Manager, you will cultivate existing business contacts while identifying and securing new introductions and opportunities. Your role will focus on building strong relationships with organisations to maximise fundraising potential and ensure long-term financial support. Representing the charity with enthusiasm, you will promote our work and foster lasting partnerships to achieve income targets. 

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our new Income Generation Advisory Board, comprising of business leaders and CEO’s who can support you with high-level introductions, leads, and strategic insights. 

Ideally, we are looking for someone with proven experience in fundraising preferably in the charity or non-profit sector however, applications will be considered from candidates who work in a similar role outside of the charity sector.

What is important to us is your drive and natural ability to engage with people, build meaningful relationships and use your initiative and creativity to generate income from business and organisations. 

The Finance Manager is a pivotal role ensuring that all income received is correctly reflected in the fundraising CRM system (Salesforce) and also in the finance software (Sage Intacct).

This role supports the Fundraising Director and Fundraising team with their understanding and knowledge of not only how to approach any new fundraising initiatives (to ensure they are financially complaint), but also to advise on any Tax/VAT concerns.

With exciting plans for the next three year strategy taking the chairty to 2028 and supporting more cancer patients than ever before, this role is key to the development of our income and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis and reconciling of income from the different income platforms including income is captured within the correct entity (charity or the trading company), and with the correct VAT treatment
• Reconciliation of income between bank statements and Fundraising CRM system (Salesforce) working alongside the Fundraising team
• Preparing and uploading month-end income journals into Sage Intacct
• Debt reporting and debt chasing, including producing weekly debtors report with narrative
• Supporting the Fundraising team providing financial information; reviewing actuals against budget; supporting with setting budgets/forecasts
• Supporting the Finance Assistance with correct coding, entity and VAT for all sales invoices.
• Upload and/or authorise supplier and staff payments onto the banking system and run reports as and when required from the finance system
• VAT returns
• Control of Web Expenses (staff expenses portal)
• Monthly payroll, year-end payroll (P60’s and P11d returns) using Sage payroll software

In December 2024 we implemented a new finance system - Sage Intacct.  The new appointment must be willing to undertake approx 30 hours of online training (during work hours) to become competent at using the software.

5 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable surgical and anaesthesia care when needed. Can you help us address this neglected area of global health? 

Surgery and anaesthesia have a fundamental and growing impact on global health outcomes. Surgical intervention could address over 30% of the global burden of disease, and yet the poorest 33% of people receive just 3.5% of all surgery. Post-operative mortality rates 1,000 times higher than in some high-income countries can be found in parts of the world where surgery and anaesthesia have been neglected, and in some countries as many as 90% of anaesthetic departments do not have the equipment to provide a safe anaesthetic for a child. 

With 142 Member Societies made up of anaesthesiologists in 151 countries, WFSA is uniquely placed to influence these inequalities and help ensure universal access to safe surgery and safe anaesthesia.

This role offers huge scope for development and learning across a broad remit. You will contribute to our vision and mission and build the overall capacity of our programme team to deliver impactful project work across low-resource countries. As Project Manager you will support and lead delivery of project objectives and make sure critical milestones are delivered on target and within budget. You will also contribute to external and internal reports for specific projects.

This role sits within our Programme Team and reports to the head of the team. You will work closely with all members of the Secretariat (what we call our staff team), as well as many of our committees and other key stakeholders involved in project outcomes. Relationships with Member Societies and our Board and Council will also be important; an ability to interact across a range of stakeholders is essential.  /

Hybrid working is offered with up to three days per week able to be worked remotely and two days spent in our small office in North London. The role includes some international travel. 

Job Title: Retail Area Manager – VAC133

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Salary: £35,000–£37,000 per annum plus car allowance

Contract: Permanent

Deadline: 8th April 2025

Interviews to take place: CV's will be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance.

Location: Leeds and surrounding areas

Are you passionate about Charity Retail? Do you lead with purpose and want to make a lasting impact?

As we expand our retail network, we are looking for a Retail Area Manager to lead our charity shops to success. If you have a passion for retail, leadership, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

Who are Leeds Hospitals Charity?

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

As Retail Area Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering the success of our growing network of charity shops. You will lead a team of Shop Managers enabling them to perform at their best, maximising income, driving sales and creating a welcoming environment for customers, donors, staff, and volunteers.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategic direction with operational support to drive performance and foster a strong team culture aligned with our values.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Shop Managers, ensuring high performance and engagement.

· Ensure each shop meets and exceeds it’s sales and profit targets.

· Drive sales growth across multiple retail sites, identifying opportunities for increased revenue.

· Ensure operational excellence, maintaining high merchandising and customer service standards.

· Support the opening and development of new retail locations within the charity’s estate.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven individual with a strong background in multi-site retail management. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, people-focused, and passionate about charity retail.

Essential Skills & Experience:

· Proven experience managing multiple retail sites, preferably in the charity sector.

· Strong leadership and team development skills, including experience managing volunteers.

· A track record of driving sales and profitability in a retail setting.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Knowledge of stock management, pricing strategies, and customer engagement techniques.

· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

· Proficiency in retail systems and Microsoft Office.

· Ability to analyse sales performance and manage budgets effectively.

Why Join us? We offer incredible benefits such as:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

· Employee Assistance Programmes

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Health & Wellbeing support including trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Flexible and Hybrid Working

· Volunteer Days

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Annual pay review

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

If you’re ready to bring your charity retail skills to a role with real purpose, apply today and be part of something extraordinary! 

For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website. To apply, please send your CV. We would also welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have before any application, if you wish to talk to the hiring manager directly, prior to application, please let us know.

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our friendly and supportive team.

Main purpose of post 

You will manage Survive’s daily operations to keep the organisation compliant and functioning efficiently and to lead on specific projects to further the organisation’s mission and strategic aims.

You will attend regular meetings with the CEO, be an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and attend other internal meetings and working groups.

You will also be instrumental in the Client Journey working group and their work to streamline and improve services. Where necessary, you will represent Survive at external meetings and working groups. 

You will be responsible for the completion of timely performance reports to the Board of Trustees and internal working groups. This role will also provide statistics for internal/external use as/when required.

You will oversee a number of internal projects and external pilot projects.

Outline of main duties 

The following is a summary of the key responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and the post-holder may be required to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the scale and nature of the job role. 

Operations:

o ensuring that key tasks and our contractual obligations are being fulfilled. You will ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping across the team on our database, Charity Log.

o working with the SMT on an organisational design structure which meets the needs of our growing service

o attending SMT and Client Journey working group meetings to discuss and resolve organisational challenges and help address ‘bottlenecks’ in service provision’

o taking responsibility for premises including the Micklegate office and remote counselling locations. Includes liaison with the landlord, booking rooms and inspecting premises to ensure they are suitable for counselling

o taking responsibility for health and safety in our York office

o compiling risk assessments for the York office, satellite locations, home workers and external events and activities.

IT and phone systems

o providing training and support on IT and Survive’s systems and software to staff, volunteers and trustees.

o liaising with Survive’s IT and phone/broadband suppliers regarding upgrades, service continuity, security and risk management

o answering first line technical questions before escalating to Fusion Systems

o controlling system access permissions to software applications and Sharepoint folders

o setting up new and managing existing software applications to ensure Survive is making the best use of technology to assist with organisational efficiency

o being responsible for the purchase, upgrading, maintenance and disposal of IT hardware and mobile phones within approved spending limits, and preparing costed proposals for Board approval, where necessary

Policies and procedures

o You will follow Survive policies and procedures including (though not limited to) Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, data protection and information sharing

o You will monitor the data that Survive holds for clients in order to comply with the organisation’s confidentiality policy and with UK GDPR including responding to third party disclosure requests and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) from service-users, former service-users and third parties

o You will contribute to the maintenance and development of Survive’s policies and procedures

Resources

o ensuring that Survive obtains value for money and works to achieve efficiency by reviewing practices, systems and processes and making changes and recommendations where necessary

o managing the procurement process for insurance, leases, suppliers and contracts in order to get the best value and to meet the needs of Survive

o attending the Finance and Resources sub-committee meetings to advise on contracts and suppliers

Projects, monitoring and evaluation

o attending external meetings with funders, partners and commissioners where required, and where necessary, provide monitoring and evaluation reports

o attending working groups to represent Survive

o liaising with partners to develop and secure funding for pilot projects and be responsible for ensuring key milestones are met and the production of regular monitoring and evaluation reports

o providing reports to the Board of Trustees including Survive’s performance against Key Performance indicators (KPIs)

o You will plan and deliver specific projects, working with internal and external stakeholders and reporting on key outcomes and deliverables. For example, you will maintain existing accreditations (e.g. The Survivors’ Trust) and work towards gaining new accreditations (e.g. BACP)

Person Specification – Operations and projects manager 

Qualifications 

• You will have a good standard of general education and ideally a qualification in one or more of the following areas: business administration, project management, charity management

Operations 

• Experience of procurement and managing supplier contracts

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and UK GDPR
• Ideally, you will have worked or volunteered in the charity sector 

Team relationships 

• Able to deliver training, as required – especially IT training 

• Able to work effectively as part of a team and create, build and sustain good working relationships 

• Ideally, experience of managing change and supporting a team in embracing new ways of working 

Experience, knowledge and skills 

• You will have excellent IT knowledge and skills and be able to support the team. You will have experience of Microsoft Office applications and computerised client databases (we use Charity Log)
• You will have ideally have experience of delivering contracted services
• You will have experience of maintaining and enforcing boundaries, adhering to policies and procedures and handling sensitive information
• Ideally you will have some knowledge and understanding of issues relating to rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, and its impact on survivors

Projects, monitoring and evaluation

• Experience of overseeing pilot projects, ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Experience of compiling performance, monitoring and evaluation reports
• Able to research, analyse and summarise information 

• Ideally have experience of overseeing external accreditation processes

Personal

• An interest in the work that Survive does to support survivors of sexual trauma  

• A commitment to uphold and work towards Survive’s values including active promotion of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusive practices 

• Able to work independently and prioritise work effectively to meet demanding deadlines 

• Able to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary sector partners and build good working relationships 

• Excellent listening skills; written and verbal communication skills

• A flexible approach to work and problem solving and ‘can do’ attitude to get things done 

Priorities for the first 6 months – what you will be working on:

• Getting to know the Survive team 

• Getting to know key external contacts
• Review of Survive’s suppliers and contracts, including our telephone and video calling needs to ensure we are getting the best value for money
• Review of internal processes as part of the Client Journey group

• Become confident in the use of our client database Charitylog in order to produce reports and statistics
• Understand pilot pathways from NHS and East Riding of Yorkshire 

Where possible, interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd April in York

St Michael’s is a cosmopolitan, multi-generational family of believers seeking to serve the Lord Jesus in the heart of London. We are an established evangelical church that cherishes orthodox biblical teaching alongside an openness to the work of the Spirit. As we enter a new phase in the life of the church, communications and worship are two areas that play a crucial role in informing and engaging the church family and reaching out to and serving newcomers and enquirers. We are open to filling these positions either with one person who can excel in both roles full-time, or two part-time professionals, each dedicated to one of these areas.