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Job title: Commercial Officer

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Field based, with regular visits to the office and our food partner locations.

Contract type: Permanent  

Hours per week: 35 hours Full Time

Salary & Grade: £30,287 - £31,881

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company [EB1] stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us. 

The role 

Main areas of responsibility

The Commercial Officer will support the development, identification, and management of relationships with key Fresh Produce industry partners, securing sustainable sources of surplus food for the FareShare network. You will support the Commercial Manager’s and other internal teams to execute joint business plans, deliver strategic projects, and support our partners to overcome barriers to redistributing surplus food.

This role will involve working with partners to ensure consistent delivery of agreed initiatives and develop solutions that add value for both FareShare and its partners. You will also play a key role in ensuring regular communication and reporting to drive progress and maintain strong relationships.

You will work closely with FareShare colleagues within FareShare and across the UK in our partner organisations in order to provide the best service to our food partners, our network, and the charities we deliver to.

Partnership Support

• With support from Commercial Manager’s, undertake research to identify potential new partners in the Fresh Produce Industry and manage relationships with new and current partners.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Joint Business Plans with Fresh Produce industry partners to drive growth in surplus food redistribution, funding, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with food partners, including on-site visits, to ensure alignment and progress against agreed objectives.
• Research and understand our partners, including key ESG initiatives, waste streams, key personnel within the organisation that will help drive its success and engage the relevant internal departments through both desked based research and face to face contact.
• Create and deliver engaging presentations for the acquisition and retention of food partners, effectively presenting the benefits of working with FareShare.
• Use our food data and other stats to identify trends to food partner supply and to effectively manage food partners, identifying appropriate milestones and opportunities to prompt lapsed or infrequent partners.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Fundraising, and Volunteering teams to optimise supplier onboarding, food distribution, and partner communications.
• Support with the administration of the Surplus with Purpose Fund.

Project Support

• Support on projects with our partners, liaising with cross-functional teams such as, Supply Chain, Operations, and Network Development to deliver objectives.
• Support the delivery of internal cross-functional projects designed to increase food volumes and strategic value for FareShare.

Person Specification 

 Essential Criteria 

• Experience of working in or alongside the food industry in account management or customer facing role
• Strong relationship skills, building and maintaining relationships across a range of levels and with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in presenting confidently to a range of stakeholders at varying levels
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages and a good level of numeracy and literacy. 

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience of managing accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or other fast moving customer service orientated sector
• Track record of using selling and negotiation skills with professionalism and integrity to achieve desired outcomes & targets.
• Management of initiatives and projects such as new product launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or similar
• Experience of analysing and communicating data.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the Fresh Produce industry
• Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.

Competencies and behaviours 

• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of food waste and surplus redistribution
• Motivation towards, and interest in, FareShare’s mission
• Problem solving ability, able to think laterally and creatively
• Highly motivated, comfortable working independently and using initiative as well as being an enthusiastic team player contributing to group tasks and team working

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan

We are seeking a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Commercial Officer to join our team at the London Museum of Water & Steam. This is an exciting new role - we are looking for someone with the business acumen and an enterprising spirit to significantly enhance the income from our catering, retail and event hire spaces. The postholder will be a key figure in the collective effort to deliver our bold vision for the future.  You’ll be involved in all aspects of commercial development including merchandising, product range selection, promotion and customer care.  Working closely with the Museum Director, you’ll generate an exciting, sustainable commercial model that embraces innovation, creativity and supports wider museum objectives.  As befits a role of this nature, there is potential for the postholder to earn an additional bonus if ambitious annual targets are met.

This is a temporary role for two years, with the possibility for extension after that time (funds dependent).

Please see the attached candidate pack for a full description and the specifications and requirements of the role. 

Director of Commercial

Salary: Up to £65k (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture

Term: Permanent

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Line management responsibilities: Head of Partnerships, Head of Conference and Events, Training and Commercial Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Director, preferably with experience in training or education, to take our income-generating training and events programmes to the next level and develop new products and services that meet the needs of our growing membership and wider community.

The annual RSS conference is going from strength to strength, and our training programme is particularly popular with organisations who want to provide high quality bespoke training for their staff. With the growth in the analysis and visualisation of data across business and industry and the increasing popularity of careers across sectors in statistics, data science and AI, you will also work with wider RSS and our expert members to identify gaps in the market and design new ways to meet needs while also providing a return for the Society that we can invest in our charitable activities.

If you’re looking for a new start that involves the opportunity to innovate while providing hands on support to our small team of staff, and have experience in developing strategies and plans and driving business growth, then we’re waiting to hear from you.

Background

Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making.

Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live.

We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and across the world. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society, and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision making are informed by evidence for the public good.

The membership of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) constitutes a preeminent source of statistical expertise. Members work with RSS staff to support areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy.

Some of our activities are revenue-generating, including our training programme, conference and events, jobs board and advertising, and venue hire. We also attract sponsorship for some of our high profile activities. The Director of Commercial has responsibilities for setting the strategic direction of our commercial activities, developing new products and services to enable growth, and ensuring that our plans and activities are aligned with our charitable purpose and strategic objectives. They work across the society to ensure that opportunities are effectively marketed and support colleagues to generate the budgeted revenue.

Job purpose

To lead the RSS’s commercial activities and develop new products and services that meet the needs of our growing membership and wider community.

Key responsibilities

Understanding needs and the changing external environment

• Develop understanding of the preferences and needs of statisticians and data professionals, and others interested in data and statistics, at an individual and organisational level, to evolve our products and services and align our commercial activities to those preferences and needs
• Undertake research to identify new target markets for commercial products and services
• Undertake research to understand competitors and benchmark RSS products and services
• Monitor and respond to developments and emerging trends in charities, membership organisations and other learned societies, and in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that our commercial offerings remain timely and relevant
• Provide robust analysis of client behaviours and feedback to inform future planning.

Development of strategies and plans

• Drawing input from across the organisation, develop strategies for sales and marketing across commercial products and services that support the organisation’s objectives, including training and conferences and events
• Oversee staff responsible for business development to capitalise on opportunities
• Lead the creation and delivery of fully-costed and resourced business plans for commercial products and services that align with key strategic goals
• Devise partnership models for different sectors
• Support development of wider strategies and plans across the organisation.

Programme management and delivery

• Deliver programmes of commercial products and services which meet the needs of target markets including training, advertising, sponsorship and venue hire
• Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets and plans
• Manage projects, including establishment of new products and services, ensuring that work is delivered to time and quality
• Work with colleagues to identify and develop sponsorship opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors
• Continually assess and improve processes and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
• Deliver the revenue budgets for advertising and venue hire and ensure their effective promotion.

Regulatory and compliance

• Act as a Director of RSS (Services) Limited, overseeing its governance and ensuring compliance with relevant rules and legislation.

Training

• Develop the portfolio of training courses, creating and launching new courses in response to user needs
• Expand the training programme by targeting both statisticians and data professionals and non-professionals and widening our geographic reach
• Establish and manage effective systems and processes to develop and deliver all training products, including identifying new training topics and trainers (with input from our statistical membership community)
• Ensure high standards of quality and customer service by evaluating feedback and managing the quality assurance process
• Ensure the effective promotion and marketing of training courses.

Conferences and events

• Oversee the development and operation of the RSS conferences and events programme
• Lead the conference and events team in the delivery of RSS conferences and events.

Interfaces with other teams and groups

• Convene and lead cross-RSS groups to develop, share and review plans and activities and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration
• Work with heads-of and other teams across the organisation to support related objectives
• Ensure effective working relationships are maintained and contractual requirements are met with our trainers, partners, assessors etc. including developing and agreeing terms & conditions (including intellectual property agreements and contracts) with clients
• Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in programmes, formalising a network of volunteers and providing support and advice
• Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and outputs to agreed deadlines
• Select, lead and manage contractors and third party organisations to support programme deliverables.

Leadership and management

• Lead the Society’s training, business development and events functions, creating high-performing, motivated teams
• Bring relevant staff together within small teams working across the organization on defined goals that support our objectives
• Play an active role in the RSS Senior Management Team, providing leadership, and strategic insight for the organisational as a whole, and work together effectively in setting and achieving the Society’s goals
• Operate as a Director of RSS Services Limited Contribute to decision making regarding the strategic direction and financial management of the Society
• Oversee budgets and meet income targets for individual programmes
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for money Line manage staff.

Other

• Represent and promote the Society to relevant external bodies and groups Other project work or tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Executive Committee.

Person specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Senior leadership experience
• Experience leading a commercial function and achieving results, preferably within a professional body
• Significant experience developing strategies and plans, preferably within a membership organisation
• Experience using data and evidence to develop value propositions and align services with needs
• Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable / profitable projects
• Strong market awareness, able to monitor training trends and develop them into opportunities
• Experience of building, developing and maintaining relationships and networks and generating sponsorship
• Significant experience of programme and project management and operational delivery
• Excellent organisational skills and an ability to identify and respond to changing priorities
• Ability to accurately assesses project needs or problems, make sound decisions and develop effective solutions
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget
• Experience of negotiation and influencing
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people and structure information and present ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, achieve results through others
• Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget
• Experience leading and managing staff in a small team and employing flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives
• Experiencing of tendering for work and managing external contractors
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic and operational objectives
• Ability to work on own initiative within RSS guidelines/directives
• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• Track record of devising and delivering (or managing the development and delivery of) training and educational products including content-based, face to face and online Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work
• Experience in education development and innovation
• Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas
• Understanding of professional membership organisations and learned societies, and their role in the current climate
• Experience of the not-for-profit sector and working with volunteers.

Working for the RSS

Pension and benefits

Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.

Location

The RSS office is in central London. We offer flexible working arrangements, and this is a hybrid role with on average two days a week working in the office. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.

Working hours

35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.

Holidays

25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional shut down between Christmas and New Year.

Probation

This post is subject to a six-month probation period.

How to apply: 

Please submit your CV to Holly O'Brien at the email address provided with a supporting statement/letter telling us: 

• Why you should be considered for the role and how it fits with your career plan How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification

The deadline for applications is 27th February 2025. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed. Any questions about the role should also be directed to Holly. If you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email Holly to register your interest. 

The Clink Charity has been at the forefront of offender rehabilitation since 2010 and has developed award winning training programs which have provided second chances to the most vulnerable in society whilst achieving superb results in rehabilitation and reduction in numbers of reoffending.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for managing all commercial and business functions for the Charity, (excluding Clink Events, our social enterprise which has its own business development function). 

This is a newly appointed position within the management team and is an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial manager who has previous experience managing office infrastructure, bids, contracts, business relationships and funding.  It is essential to have strong finance and IT skill, as the role will work closely with Finance and be responsible for running all inhouse IT systems. 

The role will be supported with additional resource from our Bids, Grants, Contracts & Tenders Manager, our Data & Analysis Officer and an external Consultant who advises on business development.

Contract: Permanent, Part Time.

Working Hours: Hours 22.5 a week.  Office Based.  Flexibility to work over 3, 4 or 5 days, but must include Friday as part of the working week.

Location: Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London. SE24 0HG

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Pro Rata, DOE.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Commercial & Business Development:

· Own our commercial relationships with the Ministry of Justice and other major customers.

· Bring in new funders and new contract business from the MOJ, HMPPS, Local Authority Adult Education Providers,              and Private Sector companies working in our field.

· Collaborate with our bid and business development team and with our marketing team on fundraising. 

· Take the lead on major new grant funding applications.

· Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth working closely with the                Head of Finance, Director of Operations and MD Clink Events.

· Work together with relevant internal departments to develop accurate and consistent bids.

· Establishing targets for contract income, fundraising and grants, and ensuring the Charity meets them.

Business Management:

· Ensure the smooth running of our Head Office site at Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London.

· Manage our leases and site infrastructure in Bessemer Park including managing our outsourced IT provider.

· Management of our in-house IT systems contracts relationships (Case Management, Sage, Paperless invoicing).

· Oversee all business accounts and contracts.

· Implement systems and processes to ensure all contracts are managed and renewed including competitive re-                      tendering as appropriate.

· Managing risk assessments for new initiatives and overseeing the risk register for the Charity.

Experience & Background Required:

We welcome applicants with relevant commercial and contract management experience from the public, private or not for profit sectors. Successful applicants are likely to have had a track record in negotiating public sector contracts and building relationships with commissioners and procurement professionals. Experience in education, training, apprenticeships or justice services would be of particular interest.

It is essential that the role holder is Financially and IT literate, someone who can lead the commercial function, manage our outsourced IT infrastructure providers and provide business leadership to the management of all internal supply contracts.

You will work closely with the Finance team and support the remote working Head of Finance to provide oversight and support to our finance team members based at Head Office.

Personal Attributes:

· Highly financially and IT literate.

· Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate colleagues and teams with the ability to work in virtual team structures.

· Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge of project management and risk management.

· Solid financial skills, including some financial/data reporting abilities (There is a Head of Finance who prepares all                Board & Management Accounting and a Data Analyst who leads performance reporting).

· Knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations and industry insights/trends.

· Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions.

· A compelling and engaging communicator, who is professional and able to influence and present well internally and             externally.

· Shows genuine empathy and belief in the values and objectives of The Clink Charity.

Preferred but not essential

Project Management Qualification (Prince 2 or similar)

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders

To apply, please follow the link and upload your CV.

Hybrid working, with primary location at our London office

This is an exciting time for the WI, as we are planning the next stages of our strategy and building on our strategic vision launched in 2020 – to be bold and inspiring, growing and relevant, flexible and inclusive. We are proud to say that we continue to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 180,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, and we have been a powerful voice throughout our 108-year history on issues from equal pay for women to protecting the environment from pollution. Today we continue to support and empower women to campaign to tackle climate change, for more awareness of mental health and to end violence against women. The WI has a track record of achieving real change on a huge range of issues, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915 when we began.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels. The NFWI also works with the Denman Trust to fulfil its charitable objectives and implement a comprehensive educational programme of courses and activities, both online and in person, to WI members and non-members.

As a staff team, our strength is in trusting and engaging each other. We champion flexibility and inclusion, having implemented a bold hybrid model that supports a good work life balance and wellbeing, whilst at the same time allows the charity to flourish and do our best for our members.

About the role

In this senior leadership position, you will manage the WI Enterprises team in maximising revenue and achieving key financial targets. Coordinating trading activities such as our membership magazine WI Life, launching new initiatives and forging corporate partnerships, you will use your skills and experience to secure funding and drive financial growth for WIE and the WI.

Notably, you will obtain substantial sponsorship for key projects, develop far-reaching marketing strategies and raise the profile of our learning organisation Denman. At the same time, you will actively develop the team across WI Enterprises, draft the annual business plan and budget, and set clear and ambitious performance targets before ensuring their attainment. Above all, you will foster a culture of innovation and high achievement, where every colleague is focused on results and has the skills to make things happen.

About you

Experienced in managing sales teams and leading commercial operations, you will combine a track record within the publishing or editorial sector with innate flair for negotiating contracts and agreements.  You will need to be adept at creating budgets and business plans, skilled in identifying and pursuing successful revenue streams, and familiar with using data to inform strategic decision-making. Confident reporting and presenting at Board level, as well as networking and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, you will have a demonstratable understanding of marketing and fundraising within the charity sector.

Although experience within the voluntary sector, or a membership organisation would be beneficial, it’s your commercial acumen, deep understanding of financial management and innate ability to forge profitable partnerships and build effective relationships that will be key to your success.

How to apply

For further information about this Head of Commercial - WI Enterprises role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.

Closing date: 6 February 2025.

Interview date: First and second round interviews to be held in the week commencing 10 February 2025.

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnered with The Old Vic to recruit a Commercial Financial Analyst. This role has been created to drive the profitability of a new and exciting commercial venture scheduled to opening in late 2025. The Commercial Financial Analyst position offers a skilled and experienced finance professional the chance to apply their financial analysis expertise to provide valuable insights and support the commercial arm of a world-renowned arts organisation.

About The Old Vic

The Old Vic is one of London’s most iconic theatres, renowned for its rich history and commitment to producing world-class theatre. For over 200 years, they have been dedicated to inspiring, entertaining, and challenging audiences with a diverse range of productions.

In addition to offering exceptional performances, The Old Vic believes in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where everyone can thrive.

About the Role

The Commercial Financial Analyst will report into the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing financial analysis, planning and business insight, with a particular focus on Commercial Activity from Bars, Restaurants and labour planning, and the new Backstage Building (opening Oct 2025).

In this role, you will:

• Provide financial analysis, planning, and reporting for commercial activities, including bars, restaurants, labour planning, and the new Backstage Building (opening Oct 2025).
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, re-forecasting cycles, and a three-year business plan.
• Develop and manage detailed financial reporting for commercial income, gross profit, and labour costs.
• Collaborate closely with the finance team, senior management, and the Commercial Team on key projects and ad-hoc business insights.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Significant experience in data analysis, systems, and finance in a commercial environment and be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/ACMA) or QBE
• A strong ability to provide decision-support and insight to senior management teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and data modelling.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work across departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a people-centric approach.

What’s on Offer

• A salary of £48,000- £55,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in office in Central London) and a culture that supports a good work/life balance
• Enhanced annual leave, starting at 25 days per year, increasing up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Complementary tickets for you and a guest to Old Vic preview productions and much more

How to Apply:

Please apply or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Heather Bateman at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

We will review applications upon receipt and interviews may be conducted at short notice if required by suitable applicants. As such, we encourage applications as soon as possible.

I am excited to be partnered with Barking and Dagenham Reside Homes to recruit for their Commercial Accounts Lead

Are you capable of managing a commercial finance team as well as being hands on with responsibility for the development of financial reporting, business partnering, and rent accounting?

This is an exciting senior position where you can grow and up-skill an already skillful team and make an impact on the organisation.

• Location: Hybrid (Barking/Home)
• Company: B&D Reside Homes
• Salary: £70k

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial finance team to deliver accurate management accounts and insightful commentaries for the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Managing the rent and service charges
• Lead the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure the accurate recognition of accruals, prepayments, and analysis of income and expenditure.
• Collaborate on year-end processes, VAT returns, and regulatory reporting.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-quality finance business partnering.
• Contribute to strategic projects and continuously improve the commercial finance function.

What We're Looking For:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification with 3+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience managing a commercial finance team and delivering management accounts in a group structure.
• Knowledge of housing finance processes and regulations, ideally within a Housing Association or property environment.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., Lookups, Pivot tables) and experience with large accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to summarise complex data clearly.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Investing in our homes and delivering a first-class repairs and maintenance service is central to ensuring high tenant satisfaction and strengthening our position as a sector leading landlord. That’s why we’re seeking a Commercial and Performance Manager, to help ensure our tenants homes continue to be safe, secure, and well maintained.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a lead role in driving and challenging operational delivery to improve the quality of services to our valued tenants.

Commercial & Performance Manager (Repairs & Maintenance)
Location: Popes Lane, Birmingham, Oldbury, B69 4PN.
Salary: £65,528 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

As a key leader in the Repairs and Maintenance leadership team, you will drive a pro-active approach to delivering the reactive repairs service, ensuring a laser focus on driving efficiency and productivity enhancements across all services. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and Contract Managers as well as ensuring the effective delivery of all commercial activity, including procurement, valuation and payments, contract management, budget management, and performance reporting.

Our ideal candidate? Your CV and covering letter will highlight the following:

• A commercial background and knowledge of Quantity Surveying or Management Accounting as well as an exposure to construction or maintenance works.
• You’ll be a Chartered member of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIH) or hold a relevant Housing qualification.
• Knowledge of experience of dealing with contract law and procurement regulations.
• A track-record in managing financial and KPI performance, preferably in a maintenance or social housing setting.
• An understanding of capital, revenue and service charge works as well as charging,
• Evidence of working collaboratively with various stakeholders to drive the performance improvements.

Please note, we will not be able to accept application without an accompanying cover letter for this role.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re one team working together for our tenants. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Interested? Applying is easy – simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal. There you can submit a comprehensive CV which clearly demonstrates why you’re the ideal candidate for the job. Please note, we are not able to consider applications if a covering letter is not uploaded as part of your application.

Please be advised that suitable candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment shortly after applying and that we reserve the right to cease recruitment activity, should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the stated closing date.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.

Coin Street has an opportunity for a Creative Spaces Coordinator to join our Commercial team. In this role, you will help generate income by increasing occupancy of our gallery and events venues and through an engaging programme of events and exhibitions at Oxo Tower Wharf, a landmark destination on London’s South Bank. 

In this role you will liaise with clients, coordinate bookings, manage logistics, and ensure that all exhibitions and events run smoothly and successfully. You will also be promoting our venues to new and existing clients and support the marketing of creative programmes and activities.

The role will suit an outgoing creative individual, with a background in arts/design, who can relate to our core values and vision to promote design and creative enterprise. Ideally applicants will have previous experience in sales and with venue hire for events or exhibition spaces and you should be able to balance strong commercial performance with the delivery of high-quality events and exhibitions.

About Coin Street Community Builders 

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit. 

Our 13-acre estate includes: 

• The iconic Oxo Tower Wharf, home to designer-maker studios, exhibition and gallery spaces
• A successful conference centre
• Cafes, bars, and restaurants
• Parks and the riverside walkway
• Award winning co-operative housing
• An Ofsted Outstanding family and children's centre providing a nursery and family support

As a social enterprise, income we generate stays in the neighbourhood. It’s used to improve and maintain our site which includes Bernie Spain Gardens and the riverside walkway, and to provide a range of free and affordable programmes and activities for families, children, young people, adults, and older people in Waterloo and North Southwark. 

Extras 

In return we can offer you: 
27 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
8% contributory pension shceme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
Income Protection, Death in Service and Critical Illness cover
Season ticket loan on completion of probation
Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions
Commitment to training and development
Plus, many more

Contract 

Permanent, 35 hours per week. 

Salary 

£33,600 per annum 

Closing Date 

Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 9 February 2025. 

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check.  

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, is one of the UK’s oldest charities. Founded in 1147, it has always been cared for by the Queens of England. It offers a retreat experience in the heart of East London, and provides meetings and events space for over 1500 meetings a year, mainly for charities and non-profits. It also runs community work based around London’s only Yurt café, dealing with issues around poverty, loneliness, community cohesion and promoting the arts and creativity.

With 45 bedrooms and 12 meeting rooms of different sizes based around a beautiful inner garden, it offers a unique and valued space in East London.

The Foundation has a strong Christian ethos, employing a chaplain and headed up by  the Master, who is  a Church of England Priest. There is a beautiful chapel on site which is an active place of Christian worship at the heart of the Foundation.

Position Overview
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its commercial and operational activities. This role is pivotal in driving the financial performance and service excellence of the Foundation, ensuring that its commercial success generates the income to support the organisation’s charitable objectives.

The General Manager will oversee c60 staff and take the lead on: generating c£3m revenue annually; business development; profitability; guest satisfaction; and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a energising, results-driven leader with a  track record of delivering exceptional service while also championing the Foundation’s Christian ethos and values.

This post reports directly to the Master of the Royal Foundation and also makes formal reports to the Court of the Royal Foundation (the board of trustees) every quarter and to various sub committees as required.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Generation and Business Development

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize revenue streams, including conferencing, events, accommodation, and hospitality services.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities, partnerships, and innovative solutions to maximize income.
• Monitor and analyse market trends to ensure the Foundation remains competitive and relevant.

Operational Excellence and Service Delivery

• Ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality services across all touchpoints, including guest accommodations, events, and dining experiences.
• Ensure optimal operational efficiency by streamlining processes and utilizing resources effectively.
• Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences, aligning with the Foundation’s values
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety standards are maintained

Financial Management and Profitability

• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring financial targets are met while maintaining cost control.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate financial and operational success.
• Implement strategies to improve profitability and resource allocation.

Guest Satisfaction and Community Engagement

• Foster a culture of hospitality and service excellence to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Actively seek and respond to guest feedback to improve experiences.
• Strengthen the Foundation’s reputation within the local community and among stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Proven track record of success in marketing, revenue generation, business development, and commercial management.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, build trust and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Financial acumen with experience of managing budgets and driving profitability.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of service and guest satisfaction
• High technical competency with key hospitality, finance and marketing systems
• Willingness to lead by example in being able to be hands on in supporting operational departments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in hospitality, events, or a related sector
• Strong understanding of commercial operations and their alignment with broader organisational goals.
• Sensitivity to understand the not-for-profit sector and be able to balance commercial success with charitable objectives
• Strong values aligned to the organisation’s Christian ethos and able to support its Retreat Offerings and Community work.

Why Join The Royal Foundation of St Katharine?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in a historic and purpose-driven organisation. As General Manager, you will have the chance to make a tangible impact, ensuring that the Foundation’s commercial success fuels its charitable mission, helping to enrich the lives of the communities it serves.

If you are a values driven, results-oriented leader with a track record in hospitality and a commitment to making a difference, we invite you to apply.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your experience and vision for this role.

Closing Date 10th February

Visit RFSK and meeting the Managers (17th February)

Interviews 18th February

The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity

Shops providing strong leadership for the shop managers to drive and enhance the

profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures

are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available

for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.

A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on

approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce

manager’s post will include:

• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as eBay.

• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing

supply of stock for resale.

• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher

animal home.

• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to

provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies

Alongside other senior key staff member, provide Senior leadership out of hours at

weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.

Reed Legal are proud to have been appointed exclusive recruitment partners to Girlguiding UK for an exciting Legal Counsel appointment within their Finance & Commercial team. Though fun, friendship, challenge and adventure, Girlguiding UK empower girls to find their voice, inspiring them to discover the best in themselves and to make a positive difference in their community.

In this role you will have exposure to broad remit of legal responsibility including property management, contract negotiations, and company governance, ensuring legal integrity and compliance within the organisation.

You will be supported with expert advice from the legal panel, the Trust Corporation Surveyor (Consultant), and further specialists who will assist you with the organisation’s legal positioning.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts. Develop and refine contract processes and procedures.
• Property Management: Handle legal aspects of property transactions including leases, acquisitions, and disputes. Develop policies to optimise property legal support.
• Governance Support: Assist in company secretarial duties, board meetings preparation, and compliance filings.
• Trademark Management: Oversee trademark registrations, renewals, and brand protection strategies.
• Budget Management: Oversee the legal budget, manage external legal relations, and ensure cost-effective legal services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide clear legal advice to non-legal personnel, maintain strong relationships with external solicitors and surveyors, and support internal teams with legal training.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified Solicitor in English Law (Essential).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal concepts (Essential).
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities (Essential).
• Experience in property law, contract law, and charity law (Desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and understanding of diversity and inclusion practices (Essential).

Benefits:

• Generous pension of up to 10% employer contribution.
• 25-day holiday allowance, increasing to a maximum of 30 days per annum (+BH).  
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working (40% office based).
• Health & wellbeing cash plan.
• Inclusive and family friendly work environment.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd February

Interviews are likely to be held:

• week commencing 3 March 2025 (1st interview), and
• week commencing 10 March 2025 (2nd interview)

This is a permanent role for 35 hours per week. However, at times you may be required to work more hours, including evenings and weekends. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will be available to cover this.

Girlguiding UK and REED positively welcome applications from all areas of society regardless of the individual’s race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.

All third party and direct applications sent to Girlguiding UK will be forwarded to Will Moore at Reed Legal for full consideration alongside all other applicants.

We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Planning to lead the planning, scheduling and diary management of all events across our iconic venues and 11 acre site, on a full time permanent basis.

The successful candidate will oversee the administration and management of the diary that includes all activity across the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, and more.Activity includes everything from artistic and commercial events, to maintenance days and site installations. You will work closely with the Director Arts Planning & Producing and be responsible for ensuring the diary reflects both the artistic vision of the Artistic Director and the financial objectives of the Southbank Centre, working collaboratively with key stakeholders from across departments including Finance, Production, Marketing, and Commercial teams.

This role requires a forward-thinking, data-driven leader who can manage a busy and complex planning process with strong attention to detail, while exploring innovative technological solutions to enhance efficiency. You will be instrumental in managing diary allocations, balancing the needs of the artistic programme with commercial and operational requirements, and ensuring all scheduling is aligned with Southbank Centre’s broader strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the scheduling and planning of all events across multiple venues, ensuring balance between artistic, commercial, and operational needs.
• Managing the long-term diary planning (6 months to 5 years in advance) and ensuring the short-term diary is efficiently organised by line managing the Planning Manager.
• Collaborating with the Director of Arts Planning and Producing, Artistic Director, and other senior leaders to ensure the diary supports the artistic vision and financial targets.
• Utilising new technologies and data management tools to streamline planning processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Heads of Art Forms, Commercial and Event Management teams, and external partners.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in a senior administrative role within a large-scale artistic or cultural venue.
• Strong understanding of a wide range of art forms, from classical and contemporary music to performance, visual arts, and public programming.
• Expertise in project management, scheduling, and data management and analysis, with an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across departments, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Keen understanding and knowledge of new technologies and software to support the planning process, including a desire to constantly develop, explore and evolve that knowledge.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities. 

We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. 

By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. 

If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.

Our Artistic Mission

The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.

At the Southbank Centre we believe in:

Creating welcoming spaces

• Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities. 
• This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.

Making wonderful experiences together

• Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
• This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.

Sparking new thinking

• Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
• This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.

Benefits & Perks:

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5%  employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home subject to operational need)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga 
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, based in Northampton, is seeking a CEO to develop and lead a new fundraising and commercial strategy at the start of an exciting period of change for the Hospice.

In conjunction with the NHS, the Hospice provides care for people with life limiting illnesses both at its hospice and in the community. This care is funded by the NHS with the charity raising extra funds to provide a range of supporting programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced non-profit professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and help shape the future of the charity. The successful candidate will be accountable for increasing both income and profitability across the charity and, in particular, there are funds available to unlock the substantial commercial potential that exists for the Hospice.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees the post-holder will drive the strategy of the charity, sustaining the current income streams and identifying and prioritising opportunities to grow income, as well as developing their market, competitor customer and business insight and using this to support product and service development. They will also lead the management team and work with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the impact the organisation seeks.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth within the not-for-profit sector and will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the financial planning of a hospice charity and have an understanding of its relationship with the NHS. They will have a good understanding of the responsibilities of a CEO and have developed senior leadership, diplomatic and collaboration skills to make the role a success. Possessing drive, resilience and ambition, this charity is seeking someone who will relish the challenge of an underdeveloped commercial landscape.  

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th February, 9.00 am.