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You’ll be at home, working online, recruiting and interviewing new volunteers, pulling teams together, planning and strategising systems to support our amazing volunteers.  You've great people skills and a talent for bringing out the best in people, spotting their strengths, building up their confidence. You’ll be supported by our Salesforce Manager and Content & Communications Lead and will work alongside colleagues heading up our services.  

We’re at the start of a new 5-year journey to create space for people who stammer – so we’re building our team.  This is a new role at STAMMA, so there is space to shape, create and shape volunteering at the start of our new strategy.  Now couldn’t be a better time to join.

We're embarking on a new strategy, fuelled by the National Lottery, which includes significantly expanding our volunteer operations which will be headed up with this new post.  We've already a team of over 30 brilliant volunteers.  Our services are central to what we do - so you'll be at the very heart of it all. Recruiting and supporting volunteers across the helpline, training and advocacy services, including supporting our amazing group leaders around the country. 

Essential Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of volunteer management.  We’re particularly looking for experience with online recruitment and management of volunteers.
• Experience of establishing new volunteering and training systems, so you can help us scale up operations.
• An understanding of best practice and the regulations around volunteering.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and issues.  The postholder will be the safeguarding lead in this role.
• Experience of presenting to groups of people and facilitating discussion and initiatives and coaching individuals.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience of working within voluntary sector.

Desirable

• Experience of working with local groups and/or working with a membership organisation.
• Experience of organising volunteer events.
• Experience of using a CRM or volunteering management system.
• It would be great if you stammer, but not essential.

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Self-starter
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload within deadline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We expect to recruit from our members and from the community of those who stammer or those who support people who stammer (speech & language therapists, family and friends).

• Recruit and induct new volunteers to support our services, working with the Services Director and the Training & Outreach Lead. 
• Work with the service managers to review training and update training modules.
• Ensure there is appropriate training, support, supervision and acknowledgement for volunteers and ensure processes comply with the charity’s values
• Research and write volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments.
• Support and recruit volunteer community leaders for our groups and networks; work with them to aim for consistent quality across the groups experience and develop an online training programme for leaders.  Longer term, put a funding case together to support a training weekend for community leaders.
• Keep records on which community groups are active and identify areas of need and feedback mechanisms.
• Work with Content & Communications Lead to produce regular mailings and volunteer recruitment campaigns.
• Keep up to date with legislation, best practice and policy related to volunteering and make any necessary modifications to accommodate changes.
• Maintain the database of volunteers and ensure all volunteers are registered members.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of volunteer expenses.

PLEASE NOTE

This is a hybrid role, and all staff are expected to attend team meetings, held in London, every 6-8 weeks.
Candidates need to be based within mainland UK as they will be expected to attend in-person staff meetings and visit local groups.   
Previous candidates need not apply.           

INTERESTED?

If you think you fit the bill and can tick most of the boxes needed under the Job Spec, then do apply. We need:

1. A CV.

2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages to explain why you want this job and how you fit the Job Spec, with particular attention to skills and experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications 23rd April.

TIMETABLE

Ongoing Short one-to-one Teams informal chats will be offered to long-listed candidates in the first instance with the CEO, so if you can, get your application in before 29th April. Following this, candidates will be shortlisted for a panel interview via Teams. 

Tues 29th April 1st Panel Interview (online)

Thurs 1st May Meet the staff (online): If you reach the 2nd round you will get the chance to meet the staff team and get a feel for the people you’ll be working with. 

Fri 9th May 2nd Panel interview, in person, London.  Those attending the 2nd panel interview will be expected to prepare a short presentation.

Deputy Service Manager

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Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health challenges and eager to be part of a proactive, caring community? If so, we would love to hear from you! 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Deputy Service Manager contract to join our small team of 3. Solace is a unique mental health drop-in centre providing a welcoming and supportive community for adults experiencing loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges. With 85 members, many diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression, Solace offers a safe space where individuals can feel included, build confidence, and make meaningful connections at their own pace. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals within our community. 

Our members’ slogan, “Together Accepting Difference”, reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Solace is more than a service – it’s a second home for many, where members can engage in activities like playing pool, using computers, or helping out in the garden meet with friends and have a coffee.  

Shift Pattern: Full Time - Monday to Fridays - Shift Patterns are 13.00 - 20.00 flexibility to work over Christmas and some bank holidays as may be required by the Service On-site Only

Salary: £30,000

What are we looking for from a Deputy Service Manager?

• Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems
• Has confident leadership skills and can inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence
• Can drive the service forward and implement improvements
• Is confident in managing complex situations and making decisions
• Takes ownership of their work and leads with confidence
• Can work at pace, use their initiative, make decisions, and be proactive in their approach
• Has experience in homelessness, substance use, or a related field, with transferable skills that align with some of the challenges that can arise in this position 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the team: Providing high-quality guidance, advice, and leadership to frontline care and support staff.
• Day-to-day operations: Overseeing the service in collaboration with the Service Manager, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed and recovery-focused support to residents.
• Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, including the community rehabilitation team within the mental health trust.
• Service promotion: Representing the service and providing outreach-based provision to engage with stakeholders.
• Health and safety: Conducting health and safety checks, internal audits, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Document preparation: Preparing documents for external meetings
• Incident management: Advising on and responding to incidents as they arise.
• Service leadership: Managing the service in the absence of the Service Manager, ensuring continuity and high standards of care.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager to join us on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer service professional with line management experience and strong CRM skills to join our iconic organisation.

You will enjoy a truly unique and inspiring environment, surrounded by natural beauty and heritage that makes every day extraordinary.

Even better, you will have the chance to shape unforgettable experiences, where your work will enrich the visits of millions of people who enjoy our parks every year.

So, if you’re ready to be part of something truly special, and work within London’s most treasured green spaces, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager, you will lead a team to deliver exceptional service to our visitors and colleagues across all communication channels.

Working with multiple departments, you will ensure consistent messaging and share valuable visitor insights to support continual enhancements to their experience.

Beyond this, you will also optimise our CRM system to simplify processes and elevate the quality of service we provide.

Additionally, you will:

• Act as the escalation point for complaints and enquiries
• Deliver training on visitor support processes and the CRM system
• Oversee reception and postal services at our HQ

About You

To be considered as a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager, you will need:

• Line management experience within a customer service context
• Significant experience of managing a CRM system (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language – Grade C/4, equivalent or above

Other organisations may call this role Customer Service Manager, Visitor Experience Manager, Customer Support Team Leader, Customer Resolutions Manager, or CRM Manager.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Build Up is a charity that runs practical construction projects across London, supporting young people aged 10-23 years old to shape their local area. We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join us and lead the delivery of these projects.

The role

You’ll coordinate Build Up’s year-round programme of youth-led design and construction projects, managing two Construction Project Managers to deliver them. You’ll develop project ideas selected by our young people and support our team to set up strong working partnerships. Overseeing Build Up’s pipeline of new projects and working with our fundraisers and partners to bring them to fruition will be central to your role.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who can work flexibly across projects, balancing immediate and longer term priorities. You’ll have people management experience and be able to delegate and provide extra support when needed. Build Up’s partners include both informal groups and local authorities, so we need someone who’s comfortable setting up effective working relationships with organisations of all sizes. We don’t expect applicants to have design and construction expertise – full supervision is provided by other team members.

We value lived experience relevant to young people facing structural inequalities, including those related to ethnicity, gender, class, disability, income, housing, sexuality or care experience.

Who we are

Young people are often excluded from decisions about their communities, especially in areas of regeneration. At Build Up, we’re working to change that by supporting young people to design and build community spaces. We bring young people, builders and designers together, equipping young people with the tools and agency to have ownership over their neighbourhoods.

Key details

Salary: £41,926-47,008 FTE (£33,541- 37,606 pro rata for 4 days)

Hours: 4 days (30 hours) per week (flexible)

Benefits: 32 days plus public holidays (pro rata), 8% employer pension contribution.

Location / work pattern: We expect the successful applicant to work in our Elephant and Castle office at least 2 days a week.  The role will also involve in-person site visits and meetings throughout the week.

Start date: 1st July (flexible)

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply via website' button below to apply online. The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025.

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.

The Role

To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Manage a patch of approximately 100 units. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the dedicated team at Dunkirk Memorial House. This is part time role, 25 hours per week working two night shifts (19:45 – 08:15), including weekends.

We are committed to providing high-quality, long-term care for older people, ensuring they receive the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.

As Registered Nurse, you will play a key part in creating a stimulating and compassionate environment, leading by example to promote the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of our residents. Your expertise will support our care team in delivering outstanding clinical care while fostering a warm and engaging home.

What We’re Looking For:

- Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience in a care home or similar setting.
- Experience in leading a team and promoting high standards of professional practice.
- Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
- Management of Medicines Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum Asset Level 2 in Dementia Care (or willingness to undertake).

What we offer:

- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

About our Dunkirk Memorial House

The Royal British Legion operates six UK care homes, providing exceptional care for veterans and their families. Nestled in Somerset’s countryside, Dunkirk Memorial House offers 86 en-suite rooms, a bar, library, chapel, and tranquil gardens. Our specialized Dementia Mews supports up to 30 residents, ensuring compassionate, expert care in a warm and respectful community.

Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To raise voluntary income from a range of Grantmakers including Trusts, Foundations and local Government grant funders contributing to an overall team target of £1-million. Working effectively within the team unit and across the organisation you will meet individual targets through building excellent relationships with funders, leading to more young people reached by Eikon’s services.

Responsibilities:

Income generation

· Raise voluntary unrestricted and restricted income through submission of high-quality proposals (60% of time)

· Lead on developing the portfolio of funders, joining external networks, seeking out leads from internal staff/ trustees and developing intelligence on potential funders.

· Provide support as requested for significant strategic opportunities to support the Grants & Partnerships Lead.

· Develop an effective approach for raising unrestricting income.

· Work to agreed metrices including an annual target of £120,000-£150,000/year (exact target will be dependent on working hours agreed and level of experience), a set number of bids and reports submitted monthly, number of multi-year commitments and lifetime value of grants (to be agreed).

Target Audience:

Portfolio to include Surrey and Regional based funders including trusts, foundations and local government grant funders. Some of these will be existing, and some to be identified.

Account Management:

· Provide excellent account management to grant funders.

· Optimise funding potential and retention of funders through quality and timely reports, regular communication including meetings, and through building excellent relationships.

· Thinking creatively, working with colleagues organise own events/opportunities to increase engagement of funders e.g. project visit, garden open day

· Identify other funding opportunities through relationships, for example for Major Donors, Corporate partnerships and Individual Givers.

· Lead on administration for all designated grants including thank you letters, updating Donorfy and sharing info/updates across the team (comprising approximately 15% of the time).

Internal Reporting:

· Manage accurate and up to date pipeline information on Donorfy, being able to pull reports for information and analysis including:

o Provision of data and narrative for monthly team meetings

o Contribution to Board reporting with narrative and pipeline information

o Analysis for annual planning sessions

Quality and standards:

· Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.

· Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.

· Prepare relevant Grant Agreements and contractual information.

· Carry out risk assessments for all activities for which you are responsible.

· Carry out required basic due diligence on new funders.

Finance and resources:

· Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.

Communications and relationships:

· Support and liaise with the Marketing Communications Coordinator to deliver relevant and effective content and materials.

· Proactively increase social media activity through provision of content and encouragement of funders to engage.

Strategy/transformation work:

· Contribute to Engagement and Services Team’s annual plans and budgets and the Grants high level strategy.

· Provide coordination and organisation of internal team planning meetings and workshop, including timings, agenda items and preparation of meeting/workshop materials.

Organisational requirements:

· Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times

· Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated

· Working hybrid, with the New Haw office as the designated place of work. Expectation to be office based 1-2 days per week with availability to attend regular external meetings across Surrey. Some may fall outside working hours and on weekends

· Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support

· Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations

· Be responsible for equipment/resources

· To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

Hours: 21 – 35 hours. All hours to be worked between 9 – 5 Monday – Friday. We will consider full days or shorter days to meet personal commitments.

Contract: Permanent

 Responsible to:  Information & Advice Manager

Location: White House Community Centre, Hampton and at community locations / homes across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Some home working is also possible in line with Hybrid Working Policy.

Salary: £28 – 32,000 FTE DOE plus 5% pension contribution pension contribution. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount schemes.

Work as part of a team giving great support to local older people

Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised local services in Richmond upon Thames designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond; mental health peer support and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 50 staff and 100+ volunteers support over 4,000 local older people each year.

Our Information & Advice service is a central part of our organisation. Our small team of staff supported by excellent volunteers provide free and confidential Information & Advice to older people across the borough on a range of topics. The main area of support is to claim welfare benefits and other forms of financial support – but also includes a range of other topics such as accessing care & support; independent living; sorting out paperwork and housing. 

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Information & Advice Advisor / Officer to join the team.  The role will include:

· Providing welfare benefits & financial advice, including advising older people on the financial support available, making applications on their behalf and following through applications to result.

· Providing Information & Advice on other topics older people require support with.

· Working across the areas of our Information & Advice service areas as needed – including our first contact helpline, welfare benefits and Advice Extra.

· Providing support via home visits, over the phone and in community settings.

We are looking for:

- Excellent administration, IT and communication skills with a real will to work with and support older people.

- A proactive, flexible and positive approach with a close eye for detail and good basic numeracy skills.

- Experience in working with older or vulnerable people or in a health, social care or voluntary organisation role desirable.

- Experience of working in an Information & advice role, in particular welfare benefits advice work highly desirable.

Access to a car is required.

Click apply to be taken to our website for full information and how to apply.We will interview as and when suitable applications are received. 

FULL TIME POSITION (35hrs/week)

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lauriston Farm Limited, Charitable Community Benefit Society

We are a community owned, charitable co-operative which practices Social Farming on a certified biodynamic farm on the Blackwater Estuary, near Maldon in Essex.  Launched in 2017 and building on thirteen years of development, we provide a wide range of educational opportunities through meaningful work experiences to many people, especially those with a learning disability and/or autism (LDA).  We also undertake extensive conservation work through on the farm’s 210 acres which includes rare breed cattle and sheep, laying hens, vegetable growing, woolly crafts and a community kitchen processing produce and providing daily lunches.  Produce is sold locally at markets, weekly deliveries and directly from the farm.  We also have a volunteering program, give talks to local interest groups and work closely with Essex County Council, local SEND schools and colleges and The Country Trust.  It is a beautiful, tranquil setting, we are inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy and are a Disabilty Confident employer.

We launched a new seven-year business plan in 2024 as we have access to new buildings and other opportunities which will further diversify and increase our activities, notably into overnight accommodation.  Key to this expansion is the introduction of a full time Operations Manager to oversee all the day to day activities of the farm, ensuring internal policies and procedures are followed and external regulations are adhered to including personnel management (eleven employees), financial reporting including charitable grant applications/reporting, safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid and health and safety. We are a small, person-centred team with a good track record of delivery.  During term time, there are around fifty people on the farm each week with over 2,500 social farming day places being offered every year.

The role reports directly to the Trustees and works shoulder to shoulder with the current Farm Director.  It requires previous experience of a similar role, ideally in a charity or co-operative, excellent communication and organisational skills, an empathy for nature as well as a passion for chemical free farming.  Experience of working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable as half our current employees have a learning disability.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from people with a disability.

The post is grant funded for three years with a 5% salary increase built in per year.  After three years, the role will be funded through the increase in financial activity.

We take safeguarding of all vulnerable people on the farm very seriously and you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check if successful. We are running a two-stage interview process.  Selected candidates will be required to attend an interview and from this we will shortlist candidates for a second interview involving a presentation and undertaking of a couple of tasks.

To apply, please send your current CV, along with a letter of application detailing how you match the person specification, by midnight on Friday 4th April 2025 to Jenny Chittenden (Society Secretary) secretary @ lauristonfarm.co,uk

Interviews will start in week commencing 21st April 2024 with a start date during June 2025.  For further information please contact Spencer Christy (Farm Director)

Lauriston Farm Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Applicants must be willing to undergo protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note this post is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). The amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

Hours and salary

Normal working hours are 7 per day, 9am to 5pm, five days per week (lunch 1-2pm).

This is a salaried position set at £35,000 for year one with a 5% increase in year two and year three.

Location The post will be based at Lauriston Farm, Lauriston Farm Chase, Maldon, Essex CM9 8AH.  

What do we offer?

• The chance to join a community owned charitable co-operative with environmental and social justice at its core.
• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) per year.
• Contributory company pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• A beautiful and tranquil setting

LAURISTON FARM JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations Manager

Salary: £35,000 per annum with 5% increase in year 2 and 3

Hours per week / Contract type: 35 hours / week, salaried position

Team: Working alongside the Farm Director

Reporting to: The Board of Trustees

Location: Lauriston Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, CM9 8AH

Purpose of role

A new, central organisational role responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all day to day activities through compliance with external regulations and management of internal procedures, policies, staff and finance. 

Duties & Responsibilities for this post:

Day to day management

• Co-ordinate all activity streams to ensure staff awareness and a meaningful experience for all service users Maintain a central diary and signing sheets for all pre-arranged, regular, and ad-hoc farm visitors
• Diary co-ordination with office team for farm walks, open days, off farm talks, SEND colleges, volunteers, Primary school visits.
• Maintain a diary for annual events e.g. vehicle MOTs, insurance renewal, equipment servicing and ensure relevant actions are taken Oversee room use and ensure all facilities are kept clean and tidy, including reporting maintenance needs Manage bookings from external organizations Manage consumables stockkeeping and raise orders as required Communicate with families and key workers of all social farming participants Maintain internal paperwork systems for all social farming initiatives Communicate with potential social farming participants in collaboration with Farm Director

Personnel Management

• Act as central point of contact for all staff and volunteers, triage queries and direct them as appropriate Overall management of all staff and volunteers, direct line management of all non-land working staff. Arrange sickness and holiday cover for all staff including cover for markets Responsible for undertaking grievance and disciplinary procedures New staff inductions Training records and other compliance records for all staff and volunteers Staff reviews Organise staff training

Compliance

• Oversee compliance with relevant legislation (e.g. risk assessments, safeguarding, food hygiene, GDPR, health and safety) and internal policies and procedures Process DBS applications and renewal Oversee compliance with best practice for day placements Ensure any accidents/incidents are properly recorded Manage reviews of risk assessments, policies and procedures

Finance

• Produce monthly P&L vs budget report (Xero)
• Produce monthly cash flow report
• Co-write, present and oversee compliance with annual budget
• Investigate budget compliance anomalies
• Liaise with office manager regarding debtors and creditors
• Assist with annual returns Assist with writing reports for grant providers

General Duties

• Demonstrate and promote the values of Lauriston Farm Limited.
• Work in accordance with all Lauriston Farm policies including financial, equality & diversity and safeguarding
• Commit to continual professional development
• Play an active part within the wider Lauriston Farm team
• Perform other duties occasionally assigned to you to ensure the smooth running of the farm
• With consent from individuals, contribute regular information and photographs for the farm’s social media

Key Working Relationships

• The Board of Trustees, all farm staff and volunteers
• Social farming users, their families, carers, school/college staff members and key workers                                                                                                                                 

Conservation Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills? 

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 10 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating. You can expect regular travel to Harpenden, Letchworth Garden City and Flitwick.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser St Albans

Ref: MAR20251903

Location: St Albans

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sun, 6th Apr 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for. 

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being. 

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way. 

About You

What we need from you: 

• A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

• Resilience 

• Ability to work to targets;

• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

• Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable). 

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor when you apply. 

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation 

Join Our Team as a Support Worker at our Tova home in Crowthorne!

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on! 

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.

About Tova:

Tova is a single level ground floor home with 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home uses specialist equipment for the people we support including ceiling track hoists, a manual hoist, profiling beds, assisted bath, assisted shower chairs, specialist wheelchairs and other mobility aids. People we support in Tova have different hobbies, interests, and lifestyles. These include swimming, trampolining, arts and crafts, baking, sensory sessions, music sessions, aromatherapy, bingo, drives out, meals out, theatre trips, bowling, stickers, gardening, walks and holidays.

What Norwood offer: 

• Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
• Overtime Rate: £13.75 & Bank holiday Rate: £18.75
• Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
• Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme   
• Typical shift times: 07:00/08:00 – 19:00/20:00 

As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:

• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life

• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests

• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments

• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills

• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)

• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking

• Support alongside the Physical Activity Practitioner in the hydrotherapy pool

• Drive the home car to take residents to appointments and outings

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and dementia

Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares! 

If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Do you love building and developing long term authentic relationships? If this sounds like you and you would love to do this in the name of improving the care for people in North Cumbria who have life limiting illnesses, this very well might the role you have been waiting for!

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice to find a Relationship Fundraiser to join their supportive team and help them to deliver the best quality care for now and the future.

Salary: £28,859 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week happy to look at condensed and reduced hours.
Location: Flexible/hybrid we will need someone who can be onsite or out and about 4 days per week.
Fantastic benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% pension scheme, life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption policies, lots of L&D opportunities, sick pay, wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.

About Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice 

Since opening their doors in 1991, Eden Valley Hospice has been providing care for adults with life-limiting illnesses from North Cumbria. Their Adult In-Patient Unit has 10 beds in single en-suite rooms which overlook their beautiful walled garden. Jigsaw, Cumbria Children’s Hospice was opened in 1998 as an extension of the adult hospice, providing effective care to children with life-limiting illnesses. The team at both hospices are passionate about delivering excellent end-of-life care for the community.

The impact of these hospices on the community is massive. In 2023-2024, Eden Valley Hospice delivered 2,499 nights of care to 197 patients, and Jigsaw supported 49 patients over 722 days of care. Patients ranged from ages 1-95. The hospices provided talks on different symptoms, wills, nutrition, advice, bereavement support, peer to peer support and family support days. To this day, their vision remains at the heart of what they do; Improving care for people in our communities who are dying or have conditions which will shorten their lives.

About the Role

You'll work as an integral part of the fundraising team to meet and exceed income targets, focusing on corporate fundraising, and growing income and awareness through excellent stewardship and relationship building. You'll also help create and deliver a range of campaigns designed to increase supporter engagement across corporate fundraising. Many of the businesses in Cumbria are family owned and so we are talking about real long term, deep and authentic relationship with the business who support the hospice. There is loads to be getting stuck in with; they have an established business club, and lots of events and volunteer opportunities to be shouting about. There's a massive opportunity to build the corporate pipeline of support and be bolder in in terms of the size and scale of the business they are approaching, so lots of ways to make your mark in this role!

About You

You'll be a natural relationship builder and excellent communicator, who works with care and compassion to promote the hospice's work. You will have proven experience of working in relationship or account management, providing excellent customer care.

You'll be a self-motivated as well as a creative thinker and problem solver. An expert networker, you'll bring strong negotiation and influencing skills to your work. You'll also be able to deliver inspiring and motivating presentations. Most importantly, you will be driven by making a difference in the lives of people with life limiting illnesses.

If you're as excited about this role as we are, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People and she'll come back to you with further information, next steps and how to apply.

Deadline: 9am Wednesday 9th of April
Interviews: will be onsite in person w/c 28th April

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager -Estate Development – to support on planning and construction and the future development of the Estate. You will also be responsible for capital projects, including tendering, management of contract managers, development teams, architects, engineers and contractors. 

You will be a qualified and knowledgeable senior manager with strong and varied experience of operating within the property development, capital project management or other related field.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain and / or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation
• Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including:
• Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required
• Acting as the organisations lead for legal compliance purposes
• Where agreed act as the Principal Designer (the client) on behalf of the Trust in line with legislative requirements (2022 Building Regulations).
• Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects
• Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning – liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies
• Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
• Lead, and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team, developing solutions to support proactive delivery.
• With the CEO, Head of Property further develop and implement the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations that affect the Estate and ensure compliance with charitable property law. Advise the CEO and the Trustees accordingly.
• Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use
• Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
• Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
• Provide information and support to fundraising efforts on capital projects
• Prepare Committee reports and attend meetings, as required.
• Submit rating appeals, as appropriate
• Ensure the Trust’s record keeping associated with the activities of this role is up to date and coherent
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Property and the CEO related to this aspect of the Trusts work.

Knowledge and Experience:

Leadership responsibilities

• You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
• You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.

Essential

• You will be a highly capable management professional who is used to working in a multi-faceted organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders and committed to enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
• You will have a tertiary level qualification in construction, architecture, design or another relevant field.
• You will have at least 7-10 years’ experience of experience in property development, project management or related field. Including taking projects through RIBA stages 0-7.
• Experience of appointing and managing teams through the planning process. Initially gaining planning consent and through to managing contractors to deliver Practical Completion.
• Experience of working on refurbishments and new builds
• Experience of working with a legal team and marketing team and finance team.
• Experience of Risk Management across construction and development.
• You will ideally have property and/or asset management experience of commercial properties.
• Experience in procuring and managing professional services.
• Experience of significant budget formulation and management.
• Experience of strong project management, managing third party contractors and creating high performing teams.
• Experience of managing a number of projects simultaneously and projects outside your discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, report writing and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to, and promotion of, equality opportunities and diversity.
• Experience of MS Office packages and other industry relevant software management tools.

Ideally you will bring:

• A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
• An understanding of the local area.

Benefits of working with us:

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

 Applicants who have previously applied will not be shortlisted, thank you for your understanding and interest in working at Westway Trust.

The application deadline is Friday 4 April when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Philanthropy Manager

The 2030 Circle - WWF's Major Giving Club

Salary: £37,581- £43,218

Hours: 35

Location: Woking / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic Philanthropy and Events team within our Supporter Income & Engagement directorate. The successful candidate will support the continued growth and development of the highly successful 2030 Circle - a giving club bringing together likeminded supporters around a shared goal: to help halt the loss of the natural world by 2030.

This is an exciting time to join the team at a really pivotal moment – five years since the Club was launched and with five years left to halt and reverse nature loss.  

You will work with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to maintain and build long term, effective relationships with a range of philanthropic donors, including individuals, families, trusts, foundations and SMEs.

You will share our passion for protecting the future of our planet for people and nature and be skilled at inspiring supporters both in person and in writing. You will have responsibility for day-to-day communications with our highly engaged members and contribute to all aspects of our curated donor journey, from impact reporting to supporting a varied engagement and stewardship calendar of high-level events and field trips. You will also proactively drive growth in the giving club membership through effective data management, warm approaches, peer introductions and lead generation activity. You will work collaboratively with fundraisers and different teams across the organisation to ensure we maximise opportunities to enhance the experience and build support from 2030 Circle members.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience of managing a portfolio of trusts, foundations and individuals

• Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals.

• A track record of delivering against income targets.

• Demonstrable experience in identifying and tracking new funding opportunities.

• Experience of using fundraising databases/CRM systems.

• A good understanding of the philanthropic sector and of major giving clubs.

• Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.

• Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £37,581- £43,218. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

• Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays

• Flexible working options

• 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

• Training and development opportunities

• Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. 

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. 

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. 

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. 

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.