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Playskill is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities & delays and their families. Across two sites in Watford and Hemel Hempstead, our work helps to build family resilience in the pivotal early years of a child’s life. Our specialist early intervention work delivering multi-disciplinary therapeutic play sessions, parent training/modelling, family social respite events and family support provides holistic family centred work aiming to build foundational skills for life.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Physiotherapist to work in an interdisciplinary team alongside an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, specialist workers, family support workers and the families/carers of the children within groups in Hemel Hempstead on Fridays.
As a Clinical Care Manager, you will also play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical operations within the charity. Providing strategic direction and leadership to therapy teams, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and goals including the recruitment, training, and performance of therapy staff; fostering a supportive and effective work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that our children and families receive the highest standard of care while supporting our dedicated team of therapists.
This role requires an experienced physiotherapist with excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a deep commitment to service delivery, clinical governance and quality improvement to ensure the highest standards of care. You must be able to engage with other agencies to ensure collaborative practice for best therapeutic outcomes. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. You will be expected to have a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable.
All employees will be expected to make a commitment to Playskill’s core values of Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Whole Family and Support.
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interview date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Domestic Abuse Service Manager
Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Service Manager - Housing and Immigration Specialist to support Male survivors by leading this pan London Service.
This role is a hybrid-working role and is based at the London office close to Old Street tube station, for a minimum of one day a week and home working, subject to operational demand.
Position: 5975 Domestic Abuse Service Manager
Location: Greater London/Hybrid
Hours: Full time 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with flexibility dependent on service delivery and client need
Contract: Fixed Term until 31.03.2026, with potential for the contract to be extended until 31.03.2027
Salary: £33,660.00 per annum plus London Weighting Allowance £2,800 per annum
Closing Date: 11th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
This role is home and office based, with travel throughout London. As a Domestic Abuse Service Manager - Housing and Immigration Specialist you will:
• Lead on the development of responses to the needs of male victim/survivors with housing and immigration needs
• Develop relationships with partner agencies in this area.
• Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse team
• Prioritise the safety, security and dignity of service users and their children
About You
You will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and it's impact, able to identify victim/survivor individual needs and:
• A passion for working with victim/survivors
• Knowledge of migration and asylum routes and the procedures for applying for refugee/asylum status in the UK
• Ability to manage a team delivering front line support to vulnerable people
• A non-judgemental, non-directive and anti-discriminatory approach
• Experience of working with housing agencies or in a housing setting is advantageous
• The ability to speak Sylheti/Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Turkish, Kurdish, Polish, Gujarati, Somali, Yoruba, Akan, French, Lingala, Igbo or Arabic is desirable.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday and options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression
• Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Service Manager, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Domestic Abuse, Deputy Domestic Abuse Service Manager. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Marlow Education Trust . This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience ideally in a school environment and a recognised accounting qualification,, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Main Responsibilities
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Produce draft monthly and annual financial statements, including payroll and balance sheets reconciliations, income and expenditure, and cash flow statements
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Undertake payroll preparation including staff cost allocation on a monthly basis
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Support the production of regular re-forecasts during the academic year
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Prepare and post monthly and annual prepayment and accruals
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Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation
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Monitor of capital projects income and expenditure and carry out necessary postings at the end of each project
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Ensure compliance with VAT, taxation, and other liabilities, minimizing amounts due while meeting legal requirements
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Undertake a credit control function thus ensuring that the payment of outstanding sums are received as swiftly as possible
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Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements
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Manage finance team in the central services and work closely with School Leaders to provide consistent financial information to all schools
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Collaborate with the CFO to design and implement new financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining strong internal controls
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Act as an extended part of the schools' Senior Leadership Teams, providing high-level support to their back-office functions
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Support schools in setting reliable and realistic budgets based on consistent planning assumptions
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Monitor and identify corrective actions when necessary to ensure budget adherence.
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Serve as a liaison between the finance team and our schools, providing support and equipping them to carry out their roles effectively
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Develop the knowledge and understanding of the Trust’s schools' Leadership Teams, fostering professional relationships and networking opportunities between school
Other
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Work within school policies and procedures, including participating in performance management and professional development as required
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Contributing to the development of systems and procedures, sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement
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Support and provide cover within the finance team as required
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Promote the ethos of the Trust
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To maintain confidentiality and ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard to and compliance with the Data Protection and Equality Act at all times
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To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school and Academy Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation
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To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents
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To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students
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The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and Safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies
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To undertake any other task as directed by the CFO commensurate with the level of post
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form prior to the interview
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interim Head of Fundraising (18 month fixed term contract)
Youth Options are looking for an interim head of fundraising to join our Senior Management Team and help us to continue to support children and young people
The role is offered on a fixed term contract part time basis with flexible, hybrid home and office working arrangements from our Head Office in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
Your role will be to oversee the implementation of the fundraising strategy, working in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Management Team to build on existing income streams and develop effective plans to secure long-term sustainable grant and non grant fundraising.
You will manage the fundraising team which consists of community fundraiser, corporate fundraiser and grants officer, supporting them to develop clear strategies to meet our ambitious fundraising targets. In addition, you will personally lead on developing significant grant bids, working with the delivery team to achieve funding to support our strategic priorities, as well as coordinate the reporting of progress against existing grants to our supporters.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – deepening the existing supporter relationships, fundraising events and creating opportunities to engage more supporters.
· Establish and deliver clear stewardship plans for all supporters to maximise their engagement with Youth Options.
· Lead on grants fundraising including researching trust and grant funders, building relationships and submitting high quality grants.
· Oversee the implementation of our new CRM system.
· Management of fundraising team.
Person specification
· Leadership level experience of fundraising with demonstrable track record in securing large scale funding from multiple sources
· Experience of successful end-to-end grant management: from researching, grant writing, award and reporting, particular large grants.
· Excellent relationship management and communication skills with external and internal stakeholders
· Great management and leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team to achieve their targets.
· An interest in supporting children and young people and an affinity with our charities values of committed, supportive and inspiring.
We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Youth Options is committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups and ensure that our staff are representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. We currently have an underrepresentation from people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and those with lived experience of the issues that children and young people we work with face. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
Should you need any adjustments, at either application or interview, please contact us.
If you would like a further conversations to find out more information about this role then please contact us directly to organise a telephone conversation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pancreatic Cancer Action (PCA) is a pioneering UK charity dedicated to saving lives through early diagnosis, public education, and vigorous advocacy.
Despite pancreatic cancer being one of the most lethal forms of cancer, it currently attracts only 3% of overall cancer research funding. Our mission is to transform these figures and significantly improve survival rates.
Founded in 2010 by a rare pancreatic cancer survivor, our work impacts patients, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike across the UK. As a leading charity in the health and cancer sectors, we are dedicated to taking action to ensure more people are diagnosed early and in time for surgery.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to steer our next phase of growth and deliver strategic impact within the health and cancer sectors.
Chief Executive Officer – Pancreatic Cancer Action
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Lead the fight against pancreatic cancer
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Flexible, remote working options available
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Salary: £60,000 (flexible, with full-time or part-time arrangements)
Key role responsibilities
As our Chief Executive Officer, you will be instrumental in:
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Setting the strategic vision: Direct PCA’s long-term strategy to drive measurable change in symptom awareness, survival rates and improved patient care.
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Enhancing income streams: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, securing grants, corporate partnerships, and major donations to ensure financial sustainability.
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Engaging the health sector: Collaborate with the NHS, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to advocate for earlier diagnosis, improved pancreatic cancer care and higher survival rates.
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Representing the charity: Serve as the public face and spokesperson for PCA, cultivating strategic partnerships and raising awareness across media and stakeholder groups.
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Leading the Team: Inspire and manage a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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Ensuring Financial Resilience: Oversee budgeting, risk management, and financial planning to secure PCA’s future.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic leader with a proven track record in the charity sector. Ideal candidates will have:
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Significant leadership experience (as a CEO, Director, or senior leader within a charity or third sector organisation).
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Robust knowledge of the health sector, ideally with experience working alongside the NHS, healthcare charities, or public health initiatives.
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A strong history of fundraising success, including securing grants, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts.
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A demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive growth and impact.
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Expertise in managing change and transforming organisational practices.
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Excellent communication skills, with confidence in media engagements, public speaking, and advocacy.
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Sound financial acumen and experience in budget oversight and risk management.
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A deep commitment to improving early diagnosis and survival rates for pancreatic cancer.
If you are an experienced Chief Executive seeking a flexible, part-time arrangement, we are open to tailored opportunities that balance leadership excellence with work-life balance.
What we offer
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Salary: up to £60,000 FTE, based on experience
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Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements, including remote working, available for both full-time and part-time roles
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Holidays: 25 days per year (FTE), plus public holidays, employee’s birthday, and closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
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Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
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Inclusive culture: A supportive working environment that values professional development and employee wellbeing
Ready to make a real impact in driving change in the fight against pancreatic cancer? To receive an Information Pack for this role with full details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 22nd April.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Finance Manager - Accounting
Role: Finance Manager (Accounting)
Employment Type: Full time (will consider compressed hours etc.)
Location: Hybrid/London (travel to London on an approximately monthly basis and for some team meetings)
Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 (excellent benefits, inc. 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension - up to 12% employer contribution and more)
Closing: 5:00pm, 22nd Apr 2025
Did you know that there are at least 20.3m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?
That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking a Finance Manager (Accounting) to ensure our financial operations are as impactful and efficient as our mission.
The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of financial and management accounting, treasury management, and process and systems optimisation. As our Finance Manager, you will oversee financial and management reporting, maintain robust internal controls, and drive operational efficiencies to support the organisation’s mission. Specialising in Accounting, you’ll manage the integrity of our general ledger, oversee accounts payable/receivable functions, and design efficient processes to support financial transparency and operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead external audits and ensure compliance with relevant UK accounting standards (e.g., FRS102 or IFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Manage core financial operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and payroll accuracy.
• Develop and strengthen financial controls and risk management processes to maintain reporting integrity and mitigate financial risks.
• Deliver timely and transparent financial reporting, including management accounts and reports for senior leadership, governance bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee treasury and cash flow management, including forecasting, reserve optimisation, and banking relationships.
• Support and mentor junior finance staff, while also collaborating with non-finance teams to build financial literacy and ensure process adherence.
• Drive process improvement and efficiency, while acting as a trusted advisor across the organisation and contributing to strategic financial planning and decision-making.
Essential experience:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Proven experience in financial management, audit, and compliance.
• Proficiency in optimising AP/AR and ledger workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with experience working collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a small, agile organisation
Desirable experience:
• Experience working in a small business, not-for-profit, charity, NGO, public sector, or finance organisation.
Personal Characteristics
• Thrives in a dynamic, resource-constrained environment, effectively juggling varied tasks and responsibilities.
• Takes initiative to optimise processes and improve outcomes, demonstrating a solutions-focused mindset.
• Builds strong relationships across departments, promoting teamwork and shared goals.
• Exceptional ability to explain complex financial concepts in an understandable manner for non-fance colleagues.
• Dedicated to the values and mission of the not-for-profit sector, with a genuine desire to create positive impact
Who are Fair4All Finance?
We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Our Benefits include:
• Pension (2:1), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
• Individual discretionary Training budget
• Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year
Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
To apply, submit your application via Applied by close of business Tuesday 22nd April. Interviews will be held throughout April & May.
Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses.
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an exceptional part-time Charity Manager to lead our organisation. Our mission is the prevention or relief of poverty in our area by serving the needy in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
As an organisation relying entirely on grants and donations, we face challenging hurdles to maintain and grow our income base in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. Our strategy is not to stand still but to increase our reach and impact and we require a Charity Manager that shares our ambitions and has the capability to drive our strategy forwards.
We are a volunteer-based organisation with over 75 active volunteers supporting the breadth of operations from warehousing to client facing distribution centres. We also work closely with local social care institutions and authorities on both funding for the Foodbank and ensuring our support for the needy helps them get back on their feet on a sustainable basis. The Charity Manager will lead our volunteer team as well as engaging with the institutions and authorities that we work with to achieve our mission and implement our strategy.
The Charity Manager will be a leader driven by our mission, with empathy for our clients and the volunteers they will lead and possessing the skills to deliver our strategy with the support of the organisations and institutions we work with.
Further details of the position are provided in the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Operations Manager to join our friendly and supportive team.
Main purpose of post
You will manage Survive’s daily operations to keep the organisation compliant and functioning efficiently and to lead on specific projects to further the organisation’s mission and strategic aims.
You will attend regular meetings with the CEO, be an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and attend other internal meetings and working groups.
You will also be instrumental in the Client Journey working group and their work to streamline and improve services. Where necessary, you will represent Survive at external meetings and working groups.
You will be responsible for the completion of timely performance reports to the Board of Trustees and internal working groups. This role will also provide statistics for internal/external use as/when required.
You will oversee a number of internal projects and external pilot projects.
Outline of main duties
The following is a summary of the key responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and the post-holder may be required to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the scale and nature of the job role.
Operations:
o ensuring that key tasks and our contractual obligations are being fulfilled. You will ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping across the team on our database, Charity Log.
o working with the SMT on an organisational design structure which meets the needs of our growing service
o attending SMT and Client Journey working group meetings to discuss and resolve organisational challenges and help address ‘bottlenecks’ in service provision’
o taking responsibility for premises including the Micklegate office and remote counselling locations. Includes liaison with the landlord, booking rooms and inspecting premises to ensure they are suitable for counselling
o taking responsibility for health and safety in our York office
o compiling risk assessments for the York office, satellite locations, home workers and external events and activities.
IT and phone systems
o providing training and support on IT and Survive’s systems and software to staff, volunteers and trustees.
o liaising with Survive’s IT and phone/broadband suppliers regarding upgrades, service continuity, security and risk management
o answering first line technical questions before escalating to Fusion Systems
o controlling system access permissions to software applications and Sharepoint folders
o setting up new and managing existing software applications to ensure Survive is making the best use of technology to assist with organisational efficiency
o being responsible for the purchase, upgrading, maintenance and disposal of IT hardware and mobile phones within approved spending limits, and preparing costed proposals for Board approval, where necessary
Policies and procedures
o You will follow Survive policies and procedures including (though not limited to) Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, data protection and information sharing
o You will monitor the data that Survive holds for clients in order to comply with the organisation’s confidentiality policy and with UK GDPR including responding to third party disclosure requests and Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) from service-users, former service-users and third parties
o You will contribute to the maintenance and development of Survive’s policies and procedures
Resources
o ensuring that Survive obtains value for money and works to achieve efficiency by reviewing practices, systems and processes and making changes and recommendations where necessary
o managing the procurement process for insurance, leases, suppliers and contracts in order to get the best value and to meet the needs of Survive
o attending the Finance and Resources sub-committee meetings to advise on contracts and suppliers
Projects, monitoring and evaluation
o attending external meetings with funders, partners and commissioners where required, and where necessary, provide monitoring and evaluation reports
o attending working groups to represent Survive
o liaising with partners to develop and secure funding for pilot projects and be responsible for ensuring key milestones are met and the production of regular monitoring and evaluation reports
o providing reports to the Board of Trustees including Survive’s performance against Key Performance indicators (KPIs)
o You will plan and deliver specific projects, working with internal and external stakeholders and reporting on key outcomes and deliverables. For example, you will maintain existing accreditations (e.g. The Survivors’ Trust) and work towards gaining new accreditations (e.g. BACP)
Person Specification – Operations and projects manager
Qualifications
- You will have a good standard of general education and ideally a qualification in one or more of the following areas: business administration, project management, charity management
Operations
- Experience of procurement and managing supplier contracts
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and UK GDPR
- Ideally, you will have worked or volunteered in the charity sector
Team relationships
- Able to deliver training, as required – especially IT training
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and create, build and sustain good working relationships
- Ideally, experience of managing change and supporting a team in embracing new ways of working
Experience, knowledge and skills
- You will have excellent IT knowledge and skills and be able to support the team. You will have experience of Microsoft Office applications and computerised client databases (we use Charity Log)
- You will have ideally have experience of delivering contracted services
- You will have experience of maintaining and enforcing boundaries, adhering to policies and procedures and handling sensitive information
- Ideally you will have some knowledge and understanding of issues relating to rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, and its impact on survivors
Projects, monitoring and evaluation
- Experience of overseeing pilot projects, ensuring key milestones are achieved
- Experience of compiling performance, monitoring and evaluation reports
- Able to research, analyse and summarise information
- Ideally have experience of overseeing external accreditation processes
Personal
- An interest in the work that Survive does to support survivors of sexual trauma
- A commitment to uphold and work towards Survive’s values including active promotion of equal opportunities, diversity and inclusive practices
- Able to work independently and prioritise work effectively to meet demanding deadlines
- Able to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary sector partners and build good working relationships
- Excellent listening skills; written and verbal communication skills
- A flexible approach to work and problem solving and ‘can do’ attitude to get things done
Priorities for the first 6 months – what you will be working on:
- Getting to know the Survive team
- Getting to know key external contacts
- Review of Survive’s suppliers and contracts, including our telephone and video calling needs to ensure we are getting the best value for money
- Review of internal processes as part of the Client Journey group
- Become confident in the use of our client database Charitylog in order to produce reports and statistics
- Understand pilot pathways from NHS and East Riding of Yorkshire
Where possible, interviews will be held on Tuesday 22nd April in York
Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would like to work for Survive, and how you meet the person specification. Letters to be a max of 2 pages of A4.
Survive delivers specialist services and trauma-specific interventions that help adult survivors of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse heal,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a Programme Manager to join our Young People Service in Camberwell, providing accommodation-based support and floating support to 175 young people, between 16 and 25 years, experiencing homelessness. The Salvation Army provide the support service and some housing management services which will be inspected by Ofsted in the coming 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Programme Manager is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable young people and has operational responsibility for service delivery within specific areas of responsibility. You will ensure the programme contributes to the overall service by achieving both internal and contractual Key Performance Indicators and working with the Service Manager and Support Staff to ensure services are high quality and cost effective. You will ensure the programme you manage maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service deliver.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Extensive experience working within a supported housing environment at managerial level.
- This role is central to achieving positive outcomes for our vulnerable clients and has operational responsibility for service delivery within specific areas of responsibility.
- You will ensure the programme contributes to the overall service by achieving both internal and contractual Key Performance Indicators and working with the Service Manager and Support Staff to ensure services are high quality and cost effective.
- You will ensure the programme you co-ordinate maximises client input and emphasises choice and control in all areas of service delivery.
- The core values will be an integral part of all programmes. Be qualified to NVQ4 or equivalent professional qualification in related field or be willing to work towards.
- Demonstrate proven entrepreneurial and management skills. Display exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Have an understanding of working with Young People within a homeless setting.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
To complete your application please visit our website where you can download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced with the barred list adult and child workforce DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025.
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.





Do you want to drive real impact for nature, climate, and communities across Wiltshire & Swindon?
We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Manager to lead a powerful, cross-sector movement for nature’s recovery. You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic partnership, working with local authorities, government bodies, farmers, businesses, eNGOs, and communities to champion biodiversity, unlock green finance, and deliver sustainable, nature-based solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead at the landscape scale where you’ll be influencing policy, helping to facilitate nature recovery, and securing long-term investment in nature. You'll drive collaboration, run major strategic programmes such as, water resilience and health & access, and ensure everyone benefits from thriving, accessible green spaces.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Local Nature Partnership across Wiltshire & Swindon
- Developing and implementing three core work programmes including Local Nature Recovery & Green Finance, Water Resilience, and Health, Wellbeing & Access
- Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, engaging landowners, public bodies, NGOs, and communities
- Influence local and national policy and promote nature-based solutions through advocacy and communications
- Represent the LNP at high-level meetings, forums, and in the media
- Secure sustainable funding for the LNP and manage budgets effectively
- Support the implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and develop investable propositions
- Produce annual impact and "State of Nature" reports, tracking progress and driving accountability
We're looking for someone who:
- Brings experience building and leading partnerships across sectors
- Understands nature conservation, land management, and environmental policy
- Has a proven track record in strategy, project delivery, and fundraising
- Is an excellent communicator and inspiring leader
- Is passionate about restoring nature and creating a fairer, greener future
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a progressive, mission-driven cross sector collaboration hosted by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature recovery in the region and will help shape a greener, more resilient future for Wiltshire & Swindon, collaborating with inspiring partners across policy, conservation, farming, and community sectors to turn bold ambitions into real impact.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.
As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:
- Employer pension contribution up to 7.5%
- Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
- 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
- Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
- Free tea and coffee
- Head office in town centre with parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
- Two staff wellbeing days per annum
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Compliance and Information Governance Officer
Based: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £32,515 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about compliance, governance, and data protection? Do you thrive in a role that requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work across multiple areas of governance and information security?
As a Compliance & Information Governance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring Midland Heart and its legal entities comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and governance frameworks. You'll also support our Data Protection Manager in implementing and monitoring robust Information Governance and Data Protection systems across the business.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the organisation of Annual General Meetings, including distributing papers, travel arrangements and expenses payments.
- Supporting the preparation of reports and papers, including Audit & Risk, Information Security Forum and Data Protection.
- Provide advice and guidance on Data Protection related matters to internal stakeholders.
- Support the response process to rights requests, third party requests for personal information, personal data breaches and other related enquiries from the business.
What We're Looking For:
- Knowledge of Data Protection and/or Corporate Governance practices, evidenced in CV and covering letter through either: A) previous experience of delivering Data Protection and/or Corporate Governance activities, or B) a strong desire to pursue a career in Data Protection / Corporate Governance.
- Previous experience in a consumer relations role (e.g. account management or complaints management).
- Experience of delivering a range of administrative tasks.
- Experience of producing business reports.
Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.
Closing Date:14 April 2025
Interested?
Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal. There you can upload a CV and Cover Letter which highlight your suitability against the above criteria.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
No agencies please
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Major Donor and Trusts Manager
Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.
This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.
· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others
· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action
· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.
· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.
· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic leader to bring their experience and skills into the new role of Centre Manager/Charity Leader at St Christopher’s Community Centre, helping us build community, hope and opportunity.
The Centre Manager/Charity Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of all aspects of St Christopher’s Community Centre. St Christopher’s Community Centre is the new name for the recently combined work of the Family Centre and the Good Neighbours Project at St Christopher’s. Located at the heart of the Holmewood estate, we operate throughout the week with a varied offer of activities and support services for older people, parents with babies and toddlers and youth and children’s work. With an average weekly footfall of over 400 local people and a history stretching back over 30 years, we are a well-respected organisation at the heart of our community. In the midst of a time of change, this new role is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the organisation forward into the future.
The Job Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification is available using the 'Apply now' link below. Application is by CV and Letter of Application - full details are within the Job pack
The closing date for applications is the 12 noon on Thursday 24 April 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 8th May
If you would like to have a conversation about the role and/or visit the project before applying, please use the contact details in the Job Pack to arrange this.
Creating Hope and Building Community
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Alton Castle and the Soli Centre are busy and vibrant Catholic Residential Youth Retreat Centre’s for The Kenelm Youth Trust, serving young people aged 9-24.
The Centre Manager Role will report directly to the CEO, be linked to the Retreat Director’s work and have an annual salary of circa £36,000- £38,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, 24 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, occasional discretionary days and a desirable pension scheme.
The role is contracted to 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the business the role will involve evening and weekend work. The successful candidate will also be required to work some overnight and weekend “on call” work with other Senior Management.
The Centre Manager responsibilities include:
- Key role to support the Retreat Programme Director by ensuring the bookings information, catering and general preparation of the Centre are all fit for purpose for programme delivery and other guests
- Supervision of line managers; to develop and implement HSE policies, plans and practices, in line with the Trusts procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Management of the Operations staff which includes the Administration Office and staff, oversee submission of details for payroll to the payroll provider, record time and attendance of all staff, oversee site management and regulations for a listed historic building, HR and recruitment of staff.
- The individual will be required to come on site at any time during the day or night, seven days a week when they are on call. The ability to be flexible with working hours / pattern is essential.
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Having a strong understanding of the legislation and compliance needs around HSE issues and ideally hold a relevant HSE qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
- Be a strong communicator with excellent verbal, written and influencing skills at all levels in the organisation and our customers.
- Managing incident and crisis management, leading accident / incident investigation, implementing and overseeing an HSE auditing programme which will ensure we operate to exceptional HSE standards.
- Be a member of IOSH.
- Be able to manage relationships with customers/users and staff.
- Have the ability to evaluate, monitor and present ideas and data.
- Be highly motivated, energetic and an inspirational leader and team player.
- Have excellent time management skills.
- Ability to implement change and identify new opportunities.
- Be organised and have great accuracy and attention to detail and follow tasks through to a close.
Further information can be found in the job description for the role attached.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 12th May 2025. Interviews to take place soon after.
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Registered Charity Number 1144209
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Our client is one of the largest social mobility charities in the UK. They help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
They believe by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through their speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, that they can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, their ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. Their five year strategy is focused on achieving this ambition.
Director of Corporate Services
Salary: £80,000
Job Location: London / Hybrid (2 days per week in London office)
The Director of Corporate Services will play a pivotal role within their dynamic leadership team. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the HR, Finance and Governance functions with a focus on optimising the charity’s resources through efficient processes and robust policies.
Over time, it is their intent to bring other support functions within this directorate and the new director will support this transition.
You will be an inclusive and inspiring leader, committed to promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. You will lead the Directorate through strong leadership, effective management, coaching and operational expertise, acting as a role model to your team and the wider organisation.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Senior leadership experience, including managing people and workforce capability, financial operations, and knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience leading internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, planning, and reporting, overseeing audits and ensuring compliance with statutory financial regulations.
- Understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and legal compliance, and own business continuity and crisis management plans.
- Familiarity with charity governance and Charity Commission regulations.
- A passion for driving strategy and developing organisations
This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of the charity's impactful charitable mission and growth. To apply, please click 'Apply on Website' to be redirected to the Prospectus website.
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Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 27th April
First stage interviews (virtual): Thursday 8th May
Final stage panel interviews (in person): Monday 12th May