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Do you want to be part of the team in a charity that has a 135-year history of combating the challenges arising from deprivation and social exclusion in East London?

Our mission at St. Hilda’s East is to equip our service users with the resilience to navigate modern life. We welcome everyone into our spaces and work together to deliver engaging activities, promote social contact and ultimately enrich lives. 

Located in Tower Hamlets, we welcome people of all ages to our large, friendly community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities promoting wellbeing and social connections. Our services include sensory play for Under-5’s, youth programmes, wellbeing activities for those experiencing mental health issues, bilingual advice, and activities to reduce social isolation and enhance physical and mental wellbeing for older people. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, where we care for elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. 

We employ over 40 staff and engage about 65 volunteers each year. In a recent survey of our staff, more than three-quarters reported St Hilda's as a great place to work, and this role will help embed best practice relating to employment and volunteering to ensure we can build upon this positivity. The postholder will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and the Board, including a Trustee who has several decades experience as a HR manager and consultant. The role would highly suit someone in the early stages of their career in HR wishing to expand upon their experience or, alternatively, someone with a career in HR behind them, looking for a change of scene and to get involved in a mission driven charity. 

The postholder will provide support and guidance on HR matters to all staff and managers, helping to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our newly refreshed strategic priorities include a commitment to increasing volunteer participation within the charity’s work, and the postholder will play a key role in implementing this priority by improving our procedures and enhancing our capacity.     

This job is for you, if you: 

• Have at least 2 years’ experience in HR administration and practice, ideally within the charity sector.
• A good working knowledge of employment legislation and best practice in people management. 
• The ability and passion to drive forward an agenda around staff and volunteer engagement and wellbeing. 
• Ability to write organisational policies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of best practice around volunteer management, or the ability to learn quickly. 

Benefits include flexible working arrangements including the option to split your time approximately half-and-half between the office and home, 25 days annual leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April at 23:59

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 5th May.

St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.

• Salary: £35,700 p.a.
• Contract: Full time, Permanent 35hrs a week (Part time Part time – 28hrs a week would be considered)
• Location: Remote (based in UK) with the option to work from CSW’s New Malden office.
• Visa requirements – Must have the right to work in the UK.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants fundraiser to join CSW to use their skills to help people who are harassed and persecuted for their beliefs. You will play a key role in generating sustainable income for our work through securing grants from charitable trusts, foundations and institutions.

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)

• Research and identify new sources of funding to grow pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations and institutions
• Write high-quality, compelling applications and bespoke funding proposals to secure grants
• Manage relationships with existing funders in a way that secures multi-year grants
• Schedule and write reports according to funders’ requirements

The Person

You are an excellent researcher, self-motivated and able to write compelling applications that align with funders’ priorities. You have strong research and time management skills. You are able to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and understand the importance of stewarding relationships with funders well.

You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)

• A minimum of three years fundraising experience for a charity.
• Proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from charitable trusts, foundations and/or institutions
• Writing high-quality, compelling funding applications/ proposals that match funders’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities
• Account management or managing relationships with high value donors and/or trusts and foundations

CSW Benefits

We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution.

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

The part-time Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts will play a critical role in advancing the mission of WAGGGS by managing and cultivating relationships with existing and prospective major donors. This position focuses on relationship cultivation and stewardship with the aim of increasing donor engagement and funds raised. The ideal candidate will be a donor-focused, enthusiastic, and results-driven professional with a passion for empowering girls and young women globally.

About You:

You will have experience managing and cultivating relationships with existing and prospective major donors. You will be focused on increasing donor engagement and funds raised. You will be a donor-focused, enthusiastic, and results-driven professional with a passion for empowering girls and young women globally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. New Donor Cultivation

2. Existing Donor Relationship Management

3. Stewardship and Reporting

4. Collaboration and Communication

5. Data Management

Applicants must have right to live and work in the UK and a minimum of 2 years experience working with High Net Worth Individuals.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed information about the role.

About This Job

This is an exciting training role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of strategic training policy across the Army Cadets.

We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team and lead on the training governance, strategic policy, and implementation of training requirements across both our volunteer staff and employed workforce.

This role is key to ensuring Army Cadets training meets the governance requirements of the MOD, and follows required process and procedure, whilst forging its own dynamic and flexible youth training policies to meet the needs of a modern youth organisation.

This position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week) which will be office based in Cadets Branch, HQ Regional Command in Aldershot, however significant homeworking will be permitted.  The starting salary for the post will be £32,600 per annum.

Essential Skills

· Experience of delivering strategic training policy for a large organisation

· Risk Management or Safety qualifications.

· Experience in delivering training.

· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please upload a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Sunday 27th April 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.

Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 5th May 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care.

This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity’s Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity’s programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.

The post holder will raise awareness of the importance and impact of gifts in wills and in memory giving to a wider audience, both internally and externally, ensuring these vital income streams are embraced at all levels of the organisation.

Grade: 4

Position type: Full-time permanent, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional travel away from home. Flexible working, part-time and job share considered  

Responsible to: Head of HR

Interdependencies: Community Volunteer Engagement Officer, Deployments Manager

Direct reports: Matrix management of People Assistant

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro or remote working (within the UK only) with quarterly trips to HQ

Role purpose:

ShelterBox could not run without our incredible volunteer base. We have a network of over 200 volunteers who do everything from raising awareness of ShelterBox in the UK to delivering aid to multiple regions globally.

This role is about providing the vital infrastructure and strategic direction that ensures all our volunteers have a great experience with us and feel part of the ShelterBox family. It’s also about ensuring we are making the most of the amazing skills, networks, and experience that our volunteers bring to the table. 

This role will also directly manage our ShelterBox Response Team volunteers, a group of dedicated and highly skilled individuals who support our teams on deployments overseas. You will ensure they are supported and managed effectively and remain engaged with our mission and values.

The successful candidate will lead people across the organisation to ensure everyone who works with volunteers is fully supported and confident to do so. The role will challenge and stretch us to consider how to do better, offer more, and work differently to increase levels of involvement.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a passionate volunteer manager with experience of working strategically and with multiple stakeholders. You will have the ability to bring out the best in people. You will be able to inspire others and bring about sustainable change in both short- and long-term objectives.

You will have a working knowledge and understanding of great volunteer management both in the UK and globally and be able to support managers and colleagues to manage their volunteers well.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

· Manage and support the volunteer ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) members

· Working with colleagues in the International Programmes and Learning & Development Teams, ensure SRT volunteers are ready to deploy when needed, including being up to date with training requirements

· Review, develop and implement the SRT strategy and ensure it supports engagement strategies and develop new approaches to maintain and build SRT communication and relationships - including but not limited to webinars, SRT working group.

· Work with the organisation to plan the recruitment, selection and retention of the volunteer workforce

· Giving leadership and strategic direction to ShelterBox volunteering across the organisation, with responsibility for ensuring good practice.

· Reviewing, developing, and implementing an organisation-wide volunteering strategy.

· Promoting and enabling a positive culture of engagement that values the work of ShelterBox volunteers working alongside staff and those volunteers that work with our teams overseas.

· Ensuring that all volunteering opportunities are understood and respected within ShelterBox.

· Working closely with staff across the organisation to ensure consistency of advice, guidance and support provided to all volunteers.

· Working closely with colleagues to support in development of appropriate communications, engagement materials and resources to support the volunteer network.

· Provide accessible and timely professional guidance to staff working alongside volunteers across the organisation, especially volunteer managers, in line with policies and procedures.

· Overseeing the volunteering budget; adhering to the correct procedures and cash flow is managed effectively.

· Work with the International Fundraising Team to support international volunteers and Global Ambassadors.

· Conduct an annual volunteer survey with all volunteers, analyse results and plan interventions and implement improvements according to the data.

· Provide reports to the People and Risk Committee to assure that the experience of volunteers is consistently of a high quality.

· Maintain and strengthen the Investors in Volunteer commitment and work through recommendations following our assessment.

· Chair the Volunteer Manager’s Forum.

· Support the regional networks for all volunteers creating opportunities for meeting in person, peer support and learning.

· Developing and reviewing organisational volunteer policies and procedures and ensuring they are fit for purpose.

· Work with the EDI working group to implement EDI recommendations for the volunteer network.

· Work as part of the Safeguarding Working Group to ensure safeguarding policies and practices are reflected for all volunteer roles.

· Be part of the Crisis Management Working Group

· Work in partnership with the Learning & Development Team and Volunteer Managers and the NCVO network to develop engaging training opportunities for volunteers.

· Support the delivery of the Global Induction to the volunteer network.

· Manage volunteer complaints and concerns appropriately and in a timely manner through the Resolving Differences policy.

· Manage the work experience offer for the organisation.

Other responsibilities

· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

Are you looking for a dynamic role where every day brings something new?
Do you excel at building and nurturing meaningful relationships?

At St. Michael’s Hospice, we are fortunate to have incredible organisations, supporters, and volunteers who generously fundraise for us year after year. We’re looking for a passionate and proactive individual to strengthen these relationships, grow our network, and help our supporters and community partners reach their full fundraising potential.

While experience in Community, Individual Giving, or Events fundraising within the charity sector is beneficial, we also welcome applicants with transferable skills. If you have a passion for making a difference, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

We especially encourage applications from those with a background in a customer or client facing role, as providing an outstanding experience to our supporters is at the heart of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local community groups, organisations, schools and individuals.
• Develop and implement creative fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and events.
• Inspire and engage volunteers, supporters, and donors to maximize fundraising potential.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate community fundraising into our overall strategy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, community engagement, or relationship management.
• Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• A passion for charitable work and a commitment to supporting our hospice’s mission.
• A proactive and results-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing new fundraising opportunities.
• Whilst there will be core hours, supporting community fundraisers is not a 9-5 job, and evening and weekend working will be required. No two days are the same in this role. One day you could be setting up a gazebo and supporting a fundraiser at a village fete, the next day you could be doing a talk at a Rotary business lunch so you will need to be flexible in your approach.
• Supporting activity across North Hampshire is a key element of this role and travel throughout the region will be expected. Due to the geography of the area, and varying times of community activity some areas may not be accessible by public transport so use of your own car will be essential.

About St. Michael’s Hospice

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Our benefits

When you join St. Michael’s, you become part of a supportive, compassionate, and driven team dedicated to making a real impact. You’ll grow professionally while making a difference that truly matters to our community. to develop.

We offer flexible working (office or hybrid), free parking, and a location close to the hospice for ease of access. Plus, you’ll love working in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please submit the following:

• Cover letter – Explain why you are an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

• Application form – Available on our website for online submission or download.

• CV – Outline your relevant experience and skills.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Marketing Assistant to provide marketing and administrative support to help deliver income and supporter goals.

The Role: 
•    This role is a 12-month fixed contract within the Supporter Development Team 
•    It provides administrative and logistical support to the Head of Supporter Development and the Head of Regular Giving Business Development, including diary management, meeting coordination, and ensuring effective collaboration. 
•    The role manages supporter and fundraising query inboxes, responding promptly to requests for information and materials to deliver a high-quality supporter experience. 
•    This role supports marketing activities by coordinating briefs, liaising with internal teams and external publishers, and ensuring deadlines are met. 
•    It will assist with organising key meetings, workshops, and conferences, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and logistical planning for internal teams and external partners. 
•    The role will oversee financial and procurement processes, including managing credit card sign-off, processing purchase orders, checking invoices, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. 
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average. There will also be travel to sites across the UK

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count 
•    You will have provided administrative support, ideally in an office environment
•    You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and collaborative tools
•    You enjoy working in a team environment and are able to build positive relationships
•    You have excellent planning and organisational skills, are great at multi-tasking and have rigorous attention to detail
•    You are able to communicate via email, phone and in person as you will be managing the supporter enquiry inbox and supporting with the organisation of events
•    You will have an understanding of marketing, communications and fundraising functions 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 16th and 17th April 2025

Job Title: Floating Support Worker

Location:Hybrid working with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and co-locations across London
Salary: £28,104 per annum, inclusive of London weighting allowance if applicable
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Until March 2026)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Floating Support worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children in the community.

The post-holder will support the Ascent Pan London Service in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of domestic abuse. You will provide capacity-building in the form of advice, advocacy, support, and briefings across the London boroughs to statutory agencies and community organizations around the needs of Eastern European domestic abuse survivors, to embed best practice across our communities. 

The successful appliant  will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. Additionally, you will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player. 

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 25 April 2025

Interview Date: 6 May 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

About the role

We seek an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our UK growth and expand our client and partner base. Reporting directly to the CEO, (initially) you will lead our sales strategy targeting UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and public sector organisations. 

With a proven track record in generating revenue through outbound marketing, online channels and relationship-building, as well as developing new revenue-generating business models, you will be hands-on in driving our B2B sales, securing over £150,000 annually through direct sales, grants, tenders, contracts and partnerships. You will also contribute to developing engaging communications to support The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the sales growth strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Proactively identify and ensure new business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR/talent leaders, MDs and decision-makers in UK businesses and/or public sector organisations
• Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and account management process, including lead identification, proposal/bid writing, pitching, and closing deals
• Develop and implement new revenue-generating business models, including subscription-based models, to expand reach, drive recurring revenue and client satisfaction
• Represent The Human Edge at conferences/events supporting with external engagement

About you

You are a commercially minded, results-driven and action-oriented business development professional with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in B2B sales and income generation within the leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and skill building/training sectors. Skilled in securing new business, developing growth strategies and building long-term client relationships, you leverage your established network of HR/talent leaders and Managing Directors in UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and/or public sector to enable consistent revenue growth.

About The Human Edge

The Human Edge is a leadership development organisation with specialist expertise and extensive experience in mentoring and coaching. For over 16 years, we have designed and implemented integrated leadership development programmes — combining mentoring, coaching, leadership development, training, and skill-building — for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.

What we offer

• Human-centred, supportive and collaborative team culture
• Agile, remote working environment
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Private health insurance 
• Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)

HR Administrator £31,000 per annum– full time,  Permanent, based in East Croydon (3 days per week in the office)

Full Job Description attached below

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (South London) is looking for an experienced, passionate and professional HR Administrator.   
 

The successful candidate will play a vital role in recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and compliance while ensuring all HR processes run smoothly and effectively. 

Responsible to the People & Culture Manager you will be a key member of the People team at RASASC, working alongside our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to be able to provide services to survivors. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of HR processes. 

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1,500 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button. 

 
Interviews will be rolling from week to week.
 

RASASC is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
 
 All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

Our client are a busy and growing team building a new theatre which opened in February 2022.

They aim to be a transformative venue. Their location on Coldharbour Lane puts them in the best place to provide an enriching variety of entertainment, activities, and opportunities for everyone. They will deliver these with care, inclusivity, and respect.

Their vision is to create the world they want to imagine.They will define theatre-making for a new generation of makers, artists, writers, producers, technicians, and audiences. They will support and inspire new artistic experiences that develop community solidarity and passion for social change.

Their mission is to create safe spaces for our community to connect, create and enjoy.

Community members and artists at various stages of their journey will join us to create and share honest, challenging, and innovative work that propels theatre towards a more inclusive global society.

Their commitment to building a strong connection with their community is reflected in their core values:

1. Always be welcoming to their international community
2. Be radical and progressive in our thinking and activities
3. Be collaborative in their ambitions
4. nurturing new relationships locally, and beyond Brixton
5. Most importantly, always celebrate our unique identity and growing accomplishments!

Purpose of the role

The Production Manager plays a key role in delivering all aspects of the production process, coordinating all production activities and operations on time and within budget.
The role works closely with the Head of Technical, Production and Building services, Senior Producer, and Events team in scheduling, and delivering all technical and production services for all events and activities across their programme.
The Production Manager engages directly with creative teams, event clients, production companies and others, and leads their teams to use their expertise collaboratively and creatively to advise, support and deliver all technical and production services.

Responsibilities

PRODUCTION

• Efficient and quality realisation of all their productions, Co-Productions, visiting productions and events on time and within agreed budgets
• Collaborate with directors, creative artists and colleagues across the creative process to deliver their artistic vision, and ensure this positive collaborative culture is embedded across all production departments
• Lead their production team to deliver high quality production values across the range of the theatre’s work
• Work closely with creative teams to realise their vision and designs, on time and in budget, maximising the use of their resources to ensure high production standards are always upheld
• Ensure designers are briefed on in-house creative options, budgets, staffing, licensing and health and safety requirements
• Schedule and chair all relevant production and design meetings
• Oversee an accurate costing process to ensure all shows can be delivered on budget, using the time and personnel available
• Produce production schedules and manage the production period from fit up to press night
• Ensure attendance across fit up, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews and press night, and that production notes sessions are run, and notes actioned in a timely fashion
• Ensure show risk assessments are produced prior to the start of technical rehearsals and updated as needed
• Where appropriate work with freelance Production Managers to ensure that all production elements can be delivered within agreed budgets and timeframes and within the artistic vision and values
• Work with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to inform production budgets and schedules across each season
• Deputise for the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services as required.
• Manage production budgets for the Theatre’s own work, agreeing resources with the Senior Producer
• Keep accurate records and forecast against budgets
• Oversee the recruitment of freelance show staff, to ensure shows are fully staffed
• Liaison with visiting companies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of their technical services within agreed parameters and budget
• To be responsible for the organisation and recording of regular production meetings and to ensure the communication of decisions made
• To ensure production risk assessments are carried out and acted upon.
• To ensure productions comply with current licensing requirements, such as fire regulations.
• To ensure production information is disseminated to the relevant other departments and external stakeholders, such as PRS.
• To be responsible for technical and production assessments of potential touring venues, both in the UK and abroad, undertaking recce visits as necessary.
• To manage all aspects of touring logistics for their productions.
• To ensure all technical information is available for touring venues in plenty of time.
• To ensure the communication of technical and financial parameters regarding tours to Creative Teams, Technical HODs and the Senior Management Team.

VISITING COMPANIES & EVENTS

• To oversee the liaison between visiting companies and production departments over the provision of all technical services and facilities required.
• To be responsible for technical management and organisation of other presentations including hires and special events
• In conjunction with the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services to liaise with visiting companies to ensure the presentation of Visiting Companies work is of the highest technical quality.

CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT

• To production manage the performance elements of the creative engagement programme.
• To ensure the participation of production staff in all appropriate engagement activities

MANAGEMENT

• With the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services, line management of the production team including recruitment, appraisals, performance management and professional development in accordance with their policies
• Ensure design and creative deadlines are met for in-house Productions and Co-Productions and that the Creative teams are aware of these deadlines at the start of the Design process.
• Ensure the Production Department adheres to current legislation and guidelines in respect of but not limited to, European Working Time Directive, ABTT codes of practice, CDM/HSE regulations, BECTU and Equity agreements.
• Ensure production areas are suitably maintained, managed and risk assessed
• Oversee weekly rotas ensuring full cover and cost effectiveness
• Work closely with the Creative Engagement team to support the delivery of their work on stage, and their technical training programme

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Ensure all production activity adheres to CDM and HSE regulations and does not invalidate their codes of practice
• Keep abreast of current developments in health and safety and ensure production team compliance with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and their policies

GENERAL

• To manage time effectively meeting deadlines as directed by the Head of Technical, Production and Building Services.
• Attendance at read-throughs, rehearsals, staff meetings as required
• Maintain a working knowledge of their wider artistic programme, including its Creative Engagement and hire activities
• Participate actively as a member of the Production Team
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and/or training sessions
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation
• To adhere to all their policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety and environmental policies
• To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the quality of the work or their reputation
• To be familiar with and abide by all their Policies including, but not limited to, their Equal Opportunities Policy, Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety Policy
• To represent the theatre at events, conferences and meetings etc
• Occasional travel to performances outside Stratford East, or rehearsals in London or elsewhere as required
• To undertake any other duties as appropriate to the post
• Self-motivated and pro-active approach
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
• An interest in and commitment to developing the next generation of theatre technicians

Person Specification

Essential

• At least three years’ experience at a senior level in technical theatre
• Production Management experience
• Prior experience of coordinating professional theatre projects and delivering them to the highest artistic and technical level
• Knowledge and experience of current Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Experience of managing and leading a team
• Knowledge of production and technical techniques including stage, construction, rigging, lighting, sound and projection
• The ability to demonstrate excellent technical and financial control
• PC literate (including Word, Excel, Sharepoint)
• Proven project management, organisational and time management skills X
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident and proven production skills
• Ability to interpret/implement technical drawings
• Experience of costing, budgeting and financial management
• Experience of leading fit-ups, get-outs and technical rehearsals
• Experience of successfully working within teams
• Ability to work at heights

Desirable

• CAD drafting skills (AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
• A good network of freelancers working in theatre production
• Qualifications a degree in Technical Theatre and/or equivalent professional experience within a theatre environment
• Health & Safety qualification or training
• Full clean driving license
• First aid trained

HOW TO APPLY?

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, 14th April 2025.

During the application process, they will ask you to:

1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).

Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please email us.

PLEASE NOTE

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

Basic Terms & Conditions

Place of work will be 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.

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Make a Change 

Make a Change is a community-wide, early response approach to people using abusive behaviours (or who are concerned that they might be) towards a current or ex-partner. The model has been developed by Respect in partnership with Women’s Aid Federation England, drawing inspiration from their Change that Lasts approach. It includes three strands: expert support programme for perpetrators with parallel support for survivors, workforce development and community outreach.

Improving the safety, freedom and wellbeing of adult and child survivors of domestic abuse is a key outcome for our work with perpetrators.  The Make a Change model is a multi-partner project offering local areas a framework for delivering perpetrator work. Where feasible, we aim to establish partnerships with local survivor domestic abuse service to deliver parallel support for survivors (referred to as Integrated Support Service) as part the expert support strand.

This is a new and exciting role within the Make a Change team. This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment.  As the first person to fill this position, you'll play a key role in shaping its development and collaborating with the team to define its future direction.  This is a fantastic time to join us as we grow, and you'll be an integral part of establishing this important function and contributing to our collective and continued success 

We are seeking a Make a Change Development Lead to drive the development and innovation plans for the model for 2025-28. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing the three core strands of Make a Change: Expert Support, Workforce Development, and Community Outreach.

This role requires innovation, leadership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, ensuring these strands work seamlessly together to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.

You will need to think long-term and understand how different components of the programme fit together. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and make decisions that will influence both the direction of the programme and its day-to-day operations. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to develop and test new strategies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the programme remains dynamic and responsive to changing needs.

This is an exciting opportunity within a creative and proactive team, where members are encouraged to seek out and share learning. The role focuses on continuously developing our work with perpetrators, contributing to the growing evidence base on effective behaviour change and strategies to keep survivors safe. 

Our team is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Manager (new role) who has fundraising knowledge along with the passion and dedication to be part of the management team and lead, with support from the General Manager, on all our fundraising streams to help grow our income so we can increase our services and secure our future. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate team during a time of transformation, and to play a pivotal role in helping even more children affected by cancer in the UK.  

The Role
As Fundraising Manager, you will:

 Key Responsibilities

• Be part of our Management Team, working with the General Manager.
• Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy to secure income from all types of income streams e.g. corporate, trusts, community, education etc.
• Line management of a small team of fundraisers.
• Monitor income targets and report to General Manager.
• Collaborate with the team to create innovative campaigns.

About You

• You’ll have proven experience in fundraising with a successful track record.
• Possess excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
• You’ll have to be solution focussed and creative.
• You can manage your time and workload in a busy office setting as well as when working independently.
• Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about making a difference and supporting children affected by cancer.

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible, where practical, work environment.
• An opportunity to be part of a team leading on the sustainability and transformation of the charity.
• A chance to transform lives and drive meaningful change.