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Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for increasing the income generated through community fundraising activities taking the lead in coordinating, expanding and developing community fundraising activities at the same time as enhancing Mind in Gwent’s profile in order to encourage connections with our local community, increase fundraising and commercial income.

A great opportunity to make a real difference to the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of the people and communities of Gwent taking Mind in Gwent to the next level. Work for an organisation that is committed to employee wellbeing with an attractive package of benefits, pay dependent on experience, 25 days holiday rising to 34, 5% employer pension contribution and flexible working policies.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

Interviews will be held Thursday 10th of April

If you want to have an informal conversation about the vacancy email us with your name, contact details and times you are available.

Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on building relationships, telling compelling stories, and driving meaningful impact?

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Fundraising Manager to join a small and ambitious mission driven team.

As a Fundraising Manager you will:

• Build relationships with individuals, businesses, and community groups to drive fundraising efforts.
• Lead and grow our Community and Events programme, including managing our flagship biannual Ball.
• Support, develop, and collaborate with our Community Fundraising Committee to create a diverse fundraising programme.
• Oversee financial forecasting and achieve fundraising targets in line with the organisational budget.
• Manage and mentor one fundraiser and a pool of dedicated volunteers.
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy that aligns with the charity’s overall vision.

To be successful, you must have experience:

Proven experience in charity fundraising with companies and community organisations.

A strong track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets.

Experience managing volunteers and running successful events.

Ability to develop strategic partnerships and increase brand awareness.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Salary: £32,000- £35,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- East Sussex, hybrid working

 Closing date: 12th March at 9am , please be aware that hiring manager will interview on a rolling basis, (early applications encouraged)

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Make an Impact: Join us as a Sale and Marketing Executive at NFER
As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you’ll play a crucial role in promoting our assessments, engaging with schools, and driving revenue growth through targeted campaigns. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Salary: £30,000–£34,000 per annum (non-negotiable)
Annual Leave: 30 days plus 4 paid closure days and bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with 1 day a month in Slough office, full-time (35 hours). Also open to flexible working from day 1 including compressed hours and job share.

JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Sales and Marketing Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our collaborative Product Marketing team, working together to engage schools, build lasting relationships, and promote our assessment solutions. You'll be part of a supportive and motivated team that shares ideas, celebrates successes, and works towards a common goal.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment, is eager to drive revenue, and enjoys building strong customer relationships while delivering creative and effective marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support sales activities – engage with schools, provide quotes, and manage customer queries.
• Drive marketing campaigns – create compelling content, manage social media, and optimise digital channels.
• Coordinate events – organise webinars, school engagement activities, and product launches.
• Analyse market insights – use data to refine strategies, improve engagement, and enhance product positioning.
• Maintain compliance – ensure GDPR and ethical marketing standards are met.

PERSON SPECIFCATION
Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in sales and marketing, preferably within education or a related sector but not essential.
• Strong communication and writing skills – you can create engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Confidence with digital platforms – social media, email marketing, Google Ads, and CRM tools.
• Analytical mindset – comfortable working with data and reporting on campaign effectiveness.

Other roles you may have experience of include: Sales executive, Marketing executive, sales and marketing coordinator, CRM executive, junior marketing officer.

WHY NFER?

At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will commence from 17th March 2025.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support you and ensure a positive experience. For further details, please review the Job Information Pack.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.

Head of Help, Advice and Services Operations

Location: Hybrid – min 2 days per week in Cheam, Surrey
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Department: Help, Advice and Services
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.

Our Help, Advice and Services team is at the forefront of dealing with the day-to-day challenges faced by our applicants. As the Head of Help, Advice and Services Operations, you will be managing the delivery of the Charity’s help, advice and services – including grants, advice and services – ensuring that we are providing timely and effective support to our applicants, as well as continuously improving their user experience.

You will be a subject matter expert and make high-level decisions on our complex, help-related cases. You will also give recommendations on the Charity’s help strategy, policies and key priorities, so we can plan for the most impactful delivery of help.

As a member of the senior management team, you will have an important role in delivering the Charity’s strategic and business plans. Moreover, you will represent the Charity externally at events and help us build awareness on the Charity’s work.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of managing services performance and caseloads, as well as experience of managing teams in a hybrid work environment. You will also have an in-depth understanding of the charitable and grant-giving sectors, and knowledge of the statutory benefits.

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including birthday leave, home working allowance, health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement, which allows staff to balance their work and home lives. The successful candidate for this role will be expected to work from our head office in Cheam, Surrey at least two days per week – including on a Tuesday, which is our anchor day.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 23 March 2025, 11.59pm. First interviews will be held online on 26 and 27 March. If any of these dates will be difficult for you, please mention in your cover letter.

We expect this role to be popular and so applications may close earlier than stated if there are a large number of applicants. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

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Want to play your part in transforming society?

You’re in the right place.

 

Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. As part of the HTB network, they belong to a wider family. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.

 

In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church – Spear Gateshead will be a key part of Alive Church’s mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people. In joining the Spear Gateshead team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at Alive Church.

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The important stuff 

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 pro rata

Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday –Thursday, Part-time, with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)

Location: Alive Church Gateshead

Closing date: Friday 14th March. We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.

We would encourage applicants to find out more about Alive Church by reading through their website when applying.

Download the application pack for more information.

Personal qualities we’re looking for

• An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church
• A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
• Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
• High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
• An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure

Key Responsibilities

Spear Programme

• Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
• Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics

Relationship management

• Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
• You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre

Church Community

• The Spear Coach is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
• Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within Alive Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation
• Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time

Stewardship Manager – Hybrid (London)

£51,577.05 per annum | Permanent, Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and shaping impactful donor experiences? Join Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF UK) as our Stewardship Manager, where your work will support life-saving humanitarian missions around the globe.

What You’ll Do

As Stewardship Manager, you’ll:

• Lead MSF UK’s stewardship programme, ensuring major donors are informed, engaged, and valued.
• Manage and develop the Philanthropy Administrator, supporting smooth team operations.
• Create engaging donor communications, tailored reports, and exclusive events to deepen connections.
• Develop innovative strategies to welcome new donors and ensure lasting relationships.
• Oversee stewardship budgets and collaborate with internal and external teams to maximise donor impact.

What Makes This Role Unique?
 

• Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive team committed to MSF’s core values of respect, integrity, humanity, and accountability.
• Opportunities to Grow: Access career development training and progression in a globally recognised organisation.
• Exciting Challenges: Manage a diverse portfolio of stewardship activities, from organising bespoke events to enhancing donor journeys.

Why Choose Us?
 

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), a 10% employer pension contribution, and life insurance worth 4x your salary.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Based in London, you’ll work two days in the office, including Wednesdays, with the rest remotely.
• Work-Life Balance: Access free, 24/7 confidential support for mental health, financial advice, childcare, and more.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a global organisation that delivers medical aid to vulnerable communities, driven solely by need.

Your Skills and Experience

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong experience in donor stewardship or relationship management.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• A creative approach to engaging donors through events and personalised content.
• Confidence managing budgets, suppliers, and databases (experience with Dynamics is ideal).
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a passion for MSF’s humanitarian mission.

About Us
At MSF, we deliver emergency relief and long-term medical care to over 70 countries, funded largely by private donations. Your work will directly support our life-saving operations, helping communities in crisis. Together, we aim to expand our reach and deepen donor connections, ensuring MSF’s independence and impact for years to come.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and bring your stewardship expertise to a role where your efforts save lives. Submit your CV and a motivational letter now.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Alexandra Rose Charity 

Founded by Queen Alexandra in 1912, Alexandra Rose Charity (ARC) has a long history of supporting people experiencing poverty in the UK. Our vision is for everyone to have access to healthy and affordable food, and our mission is to give families on low incomes access to fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities whilst advocating for systemic change to address food insecurity and health inequalities.

Since 2014, ARC has pioneered the use of financial incentives to improve access to healthy food and combat food insecurity through our Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects. To date, we have supported over 11,000 families, including over 20,000 children, to access £3.5 million of fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities.

To deliver this scale, we work with 73 children and family centres and community organisations, 69 market traders and independent retailers, two fruit and vegetable vans and one fruit and vegetable delivery box scheme. We estimate that our projects have generated a total economic value added of almost £9 million for the local economies of the eight locations where we work: five London Boroughs, Barnsley, Liverpool and Glasgow.   

As part of our new five-year strategy, we want to grow our reach and impact as part of a national movement where Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects are embedded in local and national policies and seen as a key intervention for transforming the diets of communities across the UK.

About the role

Location: London and the South East. Home working, with a requirement to regularly attend external meetings and events (mainly London but on occasions elsewhere in the UK) 

Hours: Full-time but will consider requests for part-time (4 days per week)

We are seeking a talented and passionate Communications Manager to lead the creation and dissemination of compelling content that elevates our brand, engages our audiences, and positions ARC as a thought leader in the provision of financial incentives for fruit and vegetables.

Working with the Head of Advocacy, Impact and Communications, you will be responsible for building our communications into a coherent strategy and driving it forward, in collaboration with team members across the charity. You’ll help us to grow and extend our reach to key audiences, with demonstrable experience planning, creating and delivering high quality, engaging and informative communications and content across channels including our website, social media and publications. 

You’ll take the lead on media and PR activities for the charity, driving proactive media coverage, managing press bids, and pitching stories to national and local journalists, so significant experience working in media relations is essential.  

You’ll be a strategic, creative communicator, adept at keeping up to date with the latest trends and sector developments.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Be a brave and bold communicator who values collaboration and connection. 
• Have a strategic mindset, able to support our small charity team to elevate our communications and content to the next level. 
• Have a natural flare for transforming complex messages into engaging, easy to understand content. 
• Have a desire for telling compelling stories that amplify the voices of people affected by food insecurity and poverty.
• Be friendly and approachable and enjoy working creatively and collaboratively within a small team, as well as with external stakeholders. 

Corporate & Community Fundraising Executive 

Salary: £26,000.00-£28,000 pa (37.5 hours a week)
Flexible between 3- 5 day working week (with salary pro rata if less than 37.5 hours a week)
Location: Hammersmith, London – 2 days a week and Hybrid
Contract Type: permanent
Reports To: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

Job Purpose:

The Community and Corporate Fundraising Executive is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising initiatives to secure financial support from corporate partners and community groups. This role involves building strong relationships with businesses, local organisations, and supporters to maximize income and engagement.

Benefits: Health Care Flexible working hours Staff Uniform Service recognition-additional holiday Staff meals-Operational roles only Business Expenses reimbursed Staff award scheme monthly

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About the role

WGN leads the London Survivors Gateway for Sexual Violence Services. The service addresses the challenges survivors can face in finding and accessing specialist support, acting as a common point of access linking survivors to additional appropriate services. Navigators provide a first contact, telephone-based response, supporting survivors to make informed decisions and to access other specialist services. Due to the success of the service in the last five years, we are now seeking additional team members to join our expanding team

About you

We are looking for highly motivated, passionate individuals who are committed about supporting survivors of sexual violence and working intersectionally to tackle barriers that they face to accessing services. The successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills, strong IT skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while working with service users. If you have these skills, we would love to hear from you!  

In the job description you will find a list of skills and experience we would ideally want you to have; however, we know that experience and skills are gained in many different ways, including unpaid and informal roles, we would like to hear why you are right for this role, not whether you have previously had formal opportunities, so please apply if this position sounds right for you and we will consider your application.   

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

Further Information

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check. 

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity. We have some further great benefits that can be shared via the HR team upon application.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities. 

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

• 8am-8pm Day Shift Workers (34.5 hours per week) - permanent and 12 month fixed term roles available
• 8pm-8am Night Shift Workers (34.5 hours per week) - permanent and maternity cover (12 month fixed term) roles available
• Casual Worker (to cover day and night shifts)

Young Person's Support Worker 

Newark 

£22,669 - £23,428 per annum

Do you want to get into the world of social care with a reputable, values-based organisation? Would you like to make a real difference in the community?

Would you like to work for a company who:

• Has official “Great Places to Work” endorsement?
• Who will offer you enhanced annual leave?
• Has a standard shorter than average working week for the same money?
• Who truly invests in their colleague’s wellbeing (not just free fruit)?

Yes? Then please read on …

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join their friendly and supportive team at Branching Out Newark as a Young Person’s Support Worker. You’ll be able to develop your skills and experience with them as they provide all the training you need to excel in the role.

The Role

Branching Out Newark, commissioned by Nottingham County Council, offers a quality strengths-based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through our doors.

Branching Out needs motivated Support Workers to encourage our young people to be the best version of themselves. Being a young person is tough, help us mentor and lead future generations.

You must be willing and able to work and travel to both of their locations in Newark.

The role will include but is not limited to:

• Supporting service users/tenants to express themselves and make informed choices and decisions about their lives in a way that respects their dignity and rights.
• Devise and implement individual care and/or support plans with risk assessments that are not risk averse. These may include one or more of the following examples:
  • Supporting service users to live as independently as possible
  • Accessing work, education or training
  • Enjoying leisure time, activities and cultural beliefs in the community
  • Key work named service users
  • Assist in the delivery of support to service users who may present behavioural challenges.

What they are looking for

Are you confident and resilient with previous experience working with Young People? If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you.

Our client is looking for individuals with previous experience of working with Young People and who have an understanding of the challenges young people face, childhood trauma and its effects. If you've worked as a teaching assistant, youth worker or even volunteered with Young People, we want to hear from you.

Their team play a critical role in advocating for our tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training, Branching Out do it all. This includes advocating for them in meetings with services.

Change can sometimes be hard so you could face behaviours that challenge, your patient and assertive nature will make sure this doesn’t escalate and make sure there are positive outcomes consistently.

There’s still time for fun though, as you will also support and encourage activities such as sports, crafts, and social events.

Working Hours

Working on a rota basis means you will need to be flexible over a 7 day rota. The service operates 24/7, however day shifts are either 08:00 – 15:30 or 14:30 – 22:00.  There will be the option to pick up nights on occasion, for which the night enhancement rates will apply.

All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. 

Reed Finance Not for Profit are proud to have been appointed recruitment partners to The Society of Antiquaries who’s mission is to encourage, advance, and further the study and knowledge of the antiquities and history of this and other countries.

The Society was founded in 1707 and as a registered charity, the Society’s principal objectives are to foster public understanding of that heritage, to support research and communicate the results and to engage in the formulation of public policy on the care of our historic environment and cultural property.

A uniquely exciting opportunity has now arisen for an experienced and driven individual to join as a Director of Finance and Business services, reporting into their General Secretary and Chief Executive. The reason for this hire is to operate as a number 2 to the Chief executive, manage all finance and business operations as well as ambassadorial and commercial duties in conjunction with other esteemed societies based within their office at Burlington House.

The excitement here is to join an organisation that not only has a worthwhile cause, but to join at a time of change and change creates opportunity. This person will have the remit to own and shape their finance and operational teams where you would need to be hands on to understand the societies financial position and suggest ways of streamlining and upgrading their finance policies and procedures.

Think of it almost as a blank canvas.

This really is a position best suited to someone ambitious and driven – the rewards will be what you make it.

You will be someone who embraces change, is an advocate for innovation and new ways of working and be someone who proactively makes things happen as well as someone who can demonstrate strong leadership qualities. You will challenge, be resilient, be adaptable and possess excellent inter-personal skills so that you are confident in dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be a champion for a modern, diverse workplace.

Experience of working in a charity and or membership body is not essential, but preferred.

Would you like to join a heritage charity that promotes understanding of the human past and recognises distinction in this field?

Salary – £70,000 - £80,000

Working arrangements – Hybrid working. Flexible working arrangements will be considered

Closing date for applications – 9am Tuesday 18th March 2025

First stage interviews – Week commencing 24th March 2025

Final interviews– Week commencing 7th April 2025

Reed and The Society of Antiquaries positively welcome applications from all areas of society regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. 

Head of House and Operations

We dream of Waverley Abbey becoming a destination of encounter with God, providing a world-class service in all areas of hospitality, centred around simple excellence. A 5-star experience that allows each guest to understand that they are important to us, and we are here to serve them with kindness and excellence in customer service, which guests will feel in abundance. Guests will leave Waverley Abbey feeling restored, revived and refreshed, knowing that they are now part of our connected family.

The House Manager at Waverley Abbey House is responsible for the overall management and operation of the House and departments within it (including Reception, Reservations, Housekeeping, and Catering). The position collaborates with the Events Manager and the Food and Beverage Operations Manager to ensure the overall operation of the House and Estate is maintained daily and that the needs of the employees and guests are met and exceeded.

For key responsibilities and person specification please download job pack.

This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be a practising Christian who assents to Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith.

If you’d like to apply, please provide your CV, and a cover letter that directly addresses the requirements of the job description, including why you are interested in the role.

We reserve the right to close applications early.

• Please note, an appointment will be subject to:  
• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK 
• Satisfactory references 
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure (where applicable)
• Meeting Occupational Requirement criteria 
• Satisfactory completion of a probationary period 

Sound interesting? Apply now!

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