Facility Manager Jobs

We are looking for an experienced, strategically minded and solutions focused Senior Operations Manager to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as part of our Exams Team. 

The RCR creates and delivers exams on the behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC) to assess doctors qualifying as Clinical Oncologists (cancer doctors) and Radiologists (doctors who diagnose through medical imaging). The Senior Operations Manager will oversee the work of the operational exam delivery team, working at a high level to realise our growth plans. 

As a dynamic leader, you will create medium- and long-term plans to grow exam capacity, both domestically and globally, recognising that the number of candidates completing their exams directly impacts the growth of our specialties. This will include monitoring and responding to changes in demand for exams, optimising pricing models and identifying and delivering operational efficiencies. You will achieve this by motivating and enthusing your direct reports and the wider team, connecting them to the bigger picture and ensuring they are reaching high levels of performance.

To be successful in this role you will have a significant level of operational and financial management experience, including the ability to manage budgets within a complex financial picture and long-term strategic planning skills. You will also have the ability to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, ensuring that the RCR maintains its reputation as offering world class qualifications. 

You will be a pivotal player within the exams team ensuring operational efficiency and an excellent service are part of the seamless delivery of our high-stakes exams. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and lead our exams operations to new heights. 

What you’ll do: 

• Strategic development of exam operations to deliver sufficient exams for the market/audience over the medium and long term.
• Leading the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams operations, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams operations budget.
• Be an exceptional multi-team leader, providing direction and support to motivate and direct line reports in achieving exam function goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
• Responsible for operational reporting to internal Committees and other stakeholders, via written reports and in person.
• Develop and maintain product ownership of the Exams Candidate Management System (EMS) to ensure it is fit for purpose and working effectively to support strategic objectives.
• Actively participate as a member of the exams management team.
   

What you’ll need: 

• Strong service delivery and financial management background including managing operations within exams, education or events.
• Experience of delivering growth which features value for money, operational and service improvement and efficiency savings.
• Experience of developing and managing a high performing operational team.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate and effectively manage a team delivering a variety of activities. 
• Ability to provide support and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong strategic analytical and evaluative skills, including ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. Please find out more about the Senior Operations Manager role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Development Manager will co-ordinate fundraising activity at Ushaw with a specific focus on developing funding from public funding bodies such as ACE and NLHF, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships with key funding stakeholders and supporting Ushaw’s financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Build on relationships with existing funders, preparing and submitting grant applications.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations who have not previously supported Ushaw.
• Engage with key external (including ACE, NLHF, REPF, Historic England) and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Maintain and grow the existing database of potential funders using Ushaw’s CRM system Donorfy. Conduct prospect research to develop funding pipeline.
• Work with the finance team to support grant/fund management.
• Manage all grant awards appropriately, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and administration is carried out effectively.
• Prepare reports and supporting documents for Trustee meetings.
• Be responsible for tracking grant income and delivering key fundraising KPIs
• Work with senior leadership team colleagues and contribute towards wider organisational strategic goals and KPIs.
• Maintain professionalism and strict discretion and confidentiality.
• Support other aspects of fundraising activity, including Friends of Ushaw & Ushaw partners

Do you have a passion for supporting young people’s mental health and a desire to make a difference? Are you motivated, organised, and able to be flexible to cope with the changing demands of a growing organisation. If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join a small, local charity as our Centre Manager. 

About Us

The Purple Elephant Project is a dynamic charity providing vital therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Greater London. Our mission is to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging and traumatic early life events using Play and Art Therapy. We're seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to join our growing team and help us continue making a difference in young lives.

The Role

As our Centre Manager, you'll be the backbone of our daily operations, while ensuring our Twickenham centre runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our staff, therapists, and volunteers, while also providing a welcoming environment for the families we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

·Oversee day-to-day centre operations, including opening/closing procedures and security and ensuring the facility runs smoothly and facilities are well maintained. 

·Manage the Centre Coordinator 

·Coordinate centre scheduling, including therapist sessions and other meetings

·Provide administrative support to the CEO and handle enquiries

·Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and charity policies

·Maintain personnel records & IT access

·Oversee the client record keeping system and support staff users 

·Support staff recruitment and induction processes

·Recruit and manage volunteers

·Keep our website up-to-date 

What We're Looking For:

·Excellent administrative and organisational skills

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with IT systems

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·Empathy and understanding for the families we support

·Flexibility to adapt work to support the changing needs of the charity 

Desirable Qualities:

·Understanding of children's mental health

·Experience in office management

·Experience in volunteer management

·Driver's license and own vehicle

What We Offer:

·A chance to make a real difference in children's lives

·A supportive and collaborative work environment

·28 days holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays)

·Workplace pension scheme

·Opportunities for professional development

The Purple Elephant Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide references.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Technician to join our team based in Youlbury, Oxford.

Location: Youlbury, Boars Hill, OX1 5HD

Salary:  £32,705 per annum, Band D, Level 3, inclusive of a Market Supplement 

Term: Permanent Contract

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Occasional evenings and weekend)

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Facilities Technician Role:

We’re looking for someone to join our team as a facilities Technician to help us to take care of our buildings and support the wider Facility operation to ensure we a providing a responsive and cost-effective service. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about their role in the team and understand the daily challenges that are part and parcel of a busy; fast moving facilities department.

Key responsibilities as our Facilities Technician:

• Support the Maintenance manager in providing a high standard of repair and maintenance across multi trades to ensure the most cost-effective completion of all tasks.
• Be proactive around the sites in fault finding, hazard reporting, diagnosing faults
• Undertake compliance actions, monitoring, planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on building or estate related system and infrastructure.
• Self-manage and prioritise workload ensuring building access is arranged and materials ordered, and job systems updated as required to ensure relevant information is captured.
• To be thoroughly familiar with building fabric, plant and equipment and monitor as required

What we are looking for in our Facilities Technician:

• Working knowledge of building services and hot & cold piped systems
• Working knowledge of Statutory and Legislative requirements and Codes of Practice for relevant trade
• Current industry training such as legionella awareness, asbestos awareness, COSHH, H&S, Manual handling, working at height, abrasive wheels, fire marshal and first aid
• Ability to fault find and complete appropriate repairs, modifications and identify areas of Improvement
• Ability to embrace digital systems work logging and reporting of work tasks. 
• Full driving Licence and happy to travel for work

As our Facilities Technician in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews will be held in person on 30th September 2024

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies. 

Job Summary:
 

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of LSESU spaces across its buildings and our state-of-the-art Sport and Recreational facilities in the Marshall Building and Saw Swee Hock, including service standards, health and safety, compliance, and business development.
 

Who we are: 
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest students' unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).  Like other students' unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives. 
 

About the job
 

This role will be responsible for the operational management of all LSESU buildings and our state-of-the-art Sports and fitness facilities in the Marshall Building and Saw Swee Hock, administering facility bookings and responsible for all health and safety and compliance of these spaces. They will ensure student community focused results are delivered through exceptional customer service to LSE’s diverse membership and other users. 
 

This role will deliver income from external hire of facilities, to drive surplus, develop offers, improve quality, customer service and inclusivity, seeking diversification of activity and income opportunities. And they will manage a team consisting of permanent and student staff, external contractors, and volunteers.
 

Who are we looking for? 
 

We are looking for an applicant with experience of the operational management of facilities with an understanding of health and safety and generating income, managing a budget, and working within specified financial procedures. An applicant who can show resilience and determination to sustain performance when under pressure from a high volume of work and conflicting priorities.
 

An applicant who can deliver exceptional customer service and is committed, positive, outgoing and approachable with a ‘can do’ attitude and has a desire to work within an organisation servicing a culturally diverse membership, including understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring, and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
 

In return for your passion and experience we offer:
 

●        25 days holidays per year 

●        Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter 

●        Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, Pilates classes

●        Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

●        Access to LSE staff training courses

●        Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

●        Flexibility for work-life balance

●        Interest free travel loan
 

How we recruit
 

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:
 

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.
 

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. 
 

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
 

Want to apply?
 

To apply please complete our online application.

Job application timeline
 

Closing date: Sunday, 15th September 23:59
 

Intended Interview dates: Friday, 20th September. 

Fancy being our Head of Estates and Facilities?

We have an exciting new opportunity at Willowbrook Hospice in Prescot – an Independent Charity which operates a Specialist Palliative Care Unit for patients across Knowsley and St Helens – for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team as we look to recruit a new Head of Estates and Facilities. This is a key role in the 8 person-strong Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the hospice estate, retail units and all patient-facing services. You will have full responsibility for key teams providing crucial services across Willowbrook, covering:

· Maintenance

· Catering

· Housekeeping

· Gardening

Role Description

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, mainly working Monday to Friday. Although the role is both strategic and operational, it includes being responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Willowbrook buildings and facilities, managing patient facing services in the Hospice building, managing budgets, line managing teams and handling procurement activities on a day-to-day basis. The post holder will develop a plan of work that continues to improve and enhance our patient services and facilities whilst ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and other relevant standards and best practice.

Required Qualifications

• Facility Management (FM) and Procurement skills and experience
• Analytical Skills and Budgeting expertise
• successful Line Management experience
• Strong understanding of healthcare facilities management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualifications in Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

Job Role: Facilities Administrator (Health & Safety & Compliance)

Salary: £25,300 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent 

Location: Bath

Additional information:

• A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Please note this role is based at our Head Office in Bath with the odd, infrequent, travel across the South West to carry out site visits

The Role

As a vital part of the Health, Safety, and Facilities team, your role will be to uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in our accommodations, offices, and commercial properties. This encompasses a range of responsibilities from conducting thorough reports, and engaging qualified contractors, to overseeing and approving maintenance works. Additionally, a key aspect of your role will be to ensure that all operations are in strict adherence to legal compliance, safeguarding the well-being of all stakeholders and maintaining the integrity of our facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Facilities & Property Manager to ensure statutory compliance across our services and premises 
• Maintain a good working relationship with the owners of our buildings/premises
• Liaise with landlords and contractors to facilitate a prompt and professional approach to repairs and maintenance keeping all parties fully informed at all times and obtaining all necessary consents 
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Health & Safety legislation
• Line manage the Facilities Admin / Reception Team, oversee their activities and carry out supervisions 
• Carry out, within reason, any other duties necessary to achieve the smooth running of the service and undertake other organisational duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle – business insurance will be required for roles involving travel for work
• Knowledge of statutory compliance across social housing and corporate buildings 
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation 

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Sliding salary scale with salary increases every year for the first 3 years
• Wellbeing related support and advice and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment. Plus bank holidays
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy. 

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!

We are looking for an experienced and talented Communications and Brand Manager to join The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). This is an exciting role for a creative and collaborative individual looking to lead on our member engagement, brand and marketing activity to ensure that the RCR is positioned as the global leader on all aspects of radiology and oncology. 

Reporting into the Head of Marketing and Digital, with three direct reports, you will lead on the promotion of all RCR activity to our members, ensuring they are engaged and updated, while feeling valued, listened to and part of an innovative community at the heart of healthcare. You’ll be a confident and skilled communicator, who is able to create clear, compelling, and effective copy. You will build communication plans and campaigns that share the wide range of RCR services with all our audiences, and build an RCR brand that is innovative, authoritative and inspiring. 

What you’ll do: 

• Evaluate and develop the way we use our communication channels to ensure they are creating impact and engagement with key audiences. 

• Support other teams to build engagement around our events, training courses, products and services through effective communications and promotion. 

• Oversee the delivery of our printed publications and collateral. 

• Manage corporate communications activity, including design and branding. 

• Work collaboratively with the wider team and other colleagues to develop cross-organisational plans to promote RCR activity 

• Oversee the development of an audience ad data-led approach to engagement. 

• Translate key objectives and insights into action plans that achieve results.   

What you’ll need: 

• Experience managing operational day to day communications activity 

• Experience creating content and narrative to drive engagement 

• Ability to problem solve in a creative way 

• Experience of line management 

• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills 

• Strong copywriting and presentation skills, confident in writing for different audiences 

If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your passion and experience in a charitable organisation with a great cause and ambitious goals, please find out more about the Communications and Brand Manager role, the RCR and how to apply by visiting the RCR website and reading the candidate pack.  

This vacancy closes 23:59 8 September 2024. Shortlist interviews are scheduled for 11 September and selection interviews for 17 September 2024 and will take place on site at our Central London office. 

We are hoping for an October 2024 start date. 

37.5 hours per week / Permanent / working onsite Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with one late shift per week

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Are you a person-centred leader who thrives on getting the best results possible, leading a dynamic team to encourage positive change for young people?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Supported Housing Manager at Lansworth House, one of our 24-hour supported housing services in Hove, offering high levels of housing-related support for young people aged 16-25, with 20 bedspaces and shared communal facilities. The service supports young people to manage their daily living activities in areas including finances and budgeting, developing life and work skills, and managing self-care. In this varied role, you will be responsible for:

Service Provision: Supporting the Supported Housing Manager with the daily operations of the services so that they meet the requirements of the service specification. Oversee the residents’ referral, interview and induction processes for all beds and ensure the Occupancy Agreements and House Rules are fully understood. Ensure the quality of accommodation that is provided, liaising with the Housing and Property Services Team to complete estate inspections and health & safety risk assessments, and to turn around voids and organise repairs in line with organisational targets and statutory obligations. With the Supported Housing Manager ensure effective income collection for all beds, working closely with the Rents Team to create a rent payment culture.

Leadership and People Management: Directly line manage team members, ensuring their service delivery, working culture and personal development mirror best practice. Ensuring the team is adequately trained and empowered to work effectively and creatively with our young people to enable them to achieve their aspirations and ambitions, whilst ensuring they are supported within safe and consistent boundaries.

General: Be a member of the ‘on call’ rota to provide out of hours management support to projects in the wider locality. Reflect Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches and restorative practices.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will have working knowledge of Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted, along with working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. In addition, you will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries.

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working

A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential.

About the role:
Bankside Open Spaces Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic and organised Centre Manager with a passion for community and young people to lead and manage our operations, drive engagement, and foster a sense of belonging within the community. This is an exciting and varied role working with an award winning environmental and community charity in Central London.

Role Overview: 

This role is based at our Living Space Community Centre in Waterloo, SE1, which is a vibrant and inclusive centre dedicated to promoting free to access youth activities, it has 2 halls for hire and 5 small non-profit business offices upstairs. The Community Centre Manager will proactively take the lead working with staff, stakeholders, partners, hirers and the local community raising awareness of BOST’s work, animating the centre, ensuring its sustainability.
You will be responsible for various aspects of facilities management, health and safety, planning and delivering projects within the centre, managing a small team, financial management and planning.

Excellent communication skills are required in both written and verbal communication with a friendly and welcoming manner. You will need to be flexible in your working approach, working both independently and as part of a team to deliver the aims of the charity. This will include working evenings and occasional weekends.

About Bankside Open Spaces Trust:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an environmental and volunteering charity. We were launched in 2000 by a group of local people with an aim to improve the SE1 area, making it a greener, more beautiful place to live and work.

We manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces.

Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere, identity and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden. Our spaces have won more than 32 awards, including the UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, London in Bloom Champion of Champions and the MPGA London Spade for our community gardening partnerships.

None of our work would be possible without our incredible staff, volunteers and trustees. We are partnered with numerous community organisations, housing associations, educational and health organisations, landowners and funders who have worked with us over the years and their continued support is what makes Bankside Open Spaces Trust what it is today.

Apply via our application form. CV's will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application to join our friendly team.

The Parish of Mother of Unfailing Help, which comprises Leeds Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Rosary, Chapeltown, is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced individual to play a key role in the running of this busy Cathedral Parish.

The role  will include some evening and weekend work.

The post holder will play a key role in establishing the operational infrastructure necessary to support the running of a wide range of activities at Leeds Cathedral, Cathedral House, Wheeler Hall, Holy Rosary Church and the newly refurbished Holy Rosary Community Room.

This is a new role whichrecognises the evolving demands of parish life and the advantages of introducing lay involvement in the operational management of our parish structure. The role requires excellent people management skills and will have day-to-day line management responsibility for a small team. It has a particular focus on facilities management and a key aspect of the role will be improving income generation from Wheeler Hall and the Holy Rosary Community Room as well as the day-to-day administration of the Parish, including the parish finances and administration associated with the Sacramental Programmes. The role promises to be very rewarding and would suit an applicant who is looking for the variety of a broad role, who thrives on collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and who enjoys taking ownership of tasks. It is suited to someone who is adaptable and willing to work in a challenging environment.

The Parish is funded primarily through the offertory collection (donations) from parishioners. Some specific works may be grant-funded. We are part of the registered charity of the Diocese of Leeds. It is therefore essential that the postholder is mindful of the good stewardship of parish resources, is comfortable working to tight budgets and seeking value for money at all times.

The primary location of work will be Leeds Cathedral, which as well as being the Mother Church of the Diocese of Leeds, is home to the celebrated Diocese of Leeds School Singing Programme and Keyboard Studies Programme. This makes the Cathedral a particularly busy and often musical place to work!

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

Situated within the Resource Centre, the service provides health-related activities and support, including access to wellbeing support, health advice, and treatment opportunities, all delivered with respect and dignity. Key to the service are the Health & Wellness Fairs, organised in partnership with community providers. These fairs offer crucial services like dental care screenings and vaccinations, aimed at reducing health inequalities and enhancing accessible care for the community. 

About the role

• Delivery of excellent health and wellbeing services to all stakeholders, consistent with the values of the organisation.
• Develop and oversee Providence Row’s Award Winning Health and Wellbeing Fairs in partnership with community provision.
• Reduce A&E admissions by strategically enhancing preventative care measures and facilitating early intervention services through our health programs and partnerships. 
• Participate in planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure we deliver effective services and demonstrate the impact of our work to key funders.
• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive health services, aiming not only to improve health and wellness among our clients but also to minimize A&E admissions through effective preventive care and early intervention.
• Establish and maintain robust partnerships with health providers and community organizations to ensure a collaborative approach towards integrated health support.
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Development Manager to implement a structured feedback gathering process from volunteers and clients, ensuring the services are responsive to the needs of the community and continuously improving.
• Monitor the effectiveness of these services, ensuring they meet the needs of the community and contribute to long-term health improvements and reduced dependency on emergency health services. 
• Work alongside the Volunteering Development Manager to support and recruit volunteers and Peer Mentors to support client engagement.
• Develop systems and processes to ensure the Health Hub and Health & Wellbeing Fairs are delivered to a high standard, reflecting best practice in the field.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings and functions as on occasion.
• Work in accordance with the Charity's values, guiding principles, policies & procedures.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities

To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

The Housing Income Manager is Refuge’s expert lead and responsible for all elements of housing income management for our accommodation, including the policy framework, service charge calculation and rent setting, housing income budgets, training and management of rent collection, reporting and ensuring that all the processes meet the high standards set by the organisation and regulations in place.