Jobs in Leigh
About the role
You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering internal training programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff and volunteers, aligned with our Learning & Development (L&D) policy.
Working closely with managers and subject matter experts, you will identify training needs, create engaging learning materials, and ensure that all training aligns with best practices.
You will also oversee training logistics, maintain accurate records, and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives.
You will be passionate about supporting teams to provide high quality services.
You will have experience in learning and development, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people accessing EF support.
This is a national role, you will be expected to travel to all of our bases across England.
About you
You will have experience of developing, delivering and quality assuring training in the health and social care field.
You should also have:
- Experience of recording information, analysis and presentation of data.
- Flexible approach to training delivery, including face-to-face, virtual, and blended learning across the country.
- Understanding of different learning styles including neurodiversity and how to support all styles
- Experience of planning training or events.
- Ability to gather, analyse, and act on feedback to improve training content and delivery.
- Ability to manage multiple training projects, schedules, and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with legal or organisational standards.
Emerging Futures works across the country with people affected by homelessness, drug and alcohol problems and physical and mental health needs.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.
Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.
The Head of Region provides strategic and operational leadership in the region, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the regional team and the successful development and delivery of the regional business plan and projects. The role drives the achievement of key performance indicators and targets with a particular focus on church income and community engagement.
Key relationships
Internally, the Head of Region works closely with the Director of Operations and other Heads of Region to support consistent operational delivery, and management and development of regional staff. The role also interacts closely with all other CCT teams including Conservation, Fundraising & Communication, Initiatives & Partnerships, and Finance.
Externally, the Head of Region is CCT’s regional representative, brokering joint working and engagement with statutory and Church of England stakeholders, funders, politicians at all levels, volunteers, communities and donors.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 9th May 2025
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 20th May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Lifeline
Location: Remote in London and the South East
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with occasional evenings and weekends but infrequent
Salary: Up to £34,210.37 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Lifeline Manager:
- leadership and line management of the Lifeline Caseworkers, including managing performance and settling objectives via probationary review and annual
appraisals - responsible for recruiting and managing the project volunteers as well as promoting and developing the service
- oversee the referrals coming into the service and arrange the safe transportation and collection of cats
- build and develop partnerships with local domestic abuse services and relevant organisations
- be responsible for the promotion, development and monitoring of the service across London and the South East
About the Lifeline team:
- Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
- the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
- the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
- the team consists of Lifeline Caseworkers and a Volunteer Team Leader as well as the wider Lifeline team
What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Manager:
- experience of supporting people experiencing domestic abuse working with or on behalf of
adults/families in a support role - experience of managing and leading volunteer and employee teams
- ability to deal with sensitive situations and cope under pressure in an appropriate manner
- strong organisational skills and able to prioritise and manage workload
- understanding of cat care and cat welfare issues
- confident with Microsoft Office programmes
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 09 April 2025
Interview date: 22, 23 and 24 April 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening stage
- virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


We're recruiting for someone to lead our Capacity Building & Standards (CB&S) function on a maternity cover contract.
The CB&S function aims to build the capacity of organisations and institutions to embed the processes, skills, structures and cultures needed for effective public engagement in decision making. This includes work in the public, private and third sectors.On a practical level this includes developing and delivering training courses and mentoring programmes; setting up and supporting networks; authoring good practice guides and thought leadership pieces; being responsible for our Knowledge Base and tools; leading sector-wide standards development; and, managing and other programmes and projects that supports the embedding of public participation and engagement in the UK.
In this role you will lead the CB&S team in the development, design and delivery of impactful and sustainable capacity building and standards setting programmes and projects. You will oversee the work of the function and quality direct work of around 10 people (both CB&S team and cross-function roles). You will be a member of our management team, be accountable for the function achieving its objectives, report on function performance to the board and oversee the implementation of our impact framework supported by the impact working group.
We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're recruiting for someone to lead our public engagement work on climate and nature and ensure that the public are involved in critical decisions on how to reach net zero and protect the future of nature and land in the UK.
Involve has a commitment to use our skills, time and experience to address big challenges. Climate change is one of those big challenges and is a policy area where citizen engagement on both principles and practice is vital. It, and Net Zero in particular, risk becoming a polarised and politicised issue where there is little room for considered, inclusive decision making.
This exciting role will lead and coordinate our work with institutions, and others, to find a way through difficult issues like low emission zones, the energy transition, industrialisation of green spaces and other challenges in a way that centres the people who are impacted, with a social justice and equity lens. This role will primarily sit within our Innovation and Practice (I&P) function - focused on practical delivery of public engagement such as citizen assemblies, juries and other deliberative processes. The successful candidate will lead several of our major climate change and nature projects, including the UKRI Net Zero Living project - working with 28 Councils to embed meaningful public participation in their route to net zero. You will also contribute to the training, standards setting and advocacy work that Involve does - maintaining and growing our reputation in climate and environment networks and communicating the contribution we can make and impact that we are having.
We have a significant track record in public deliberation on climate change. We ran the first Climate Assembly in the UK and have since delivered many projects in this area including the People’s Plan for Nature. We have developed a reputation for best practice public dialogue, deliberation and capacity building. We want to grasp the opportunity for deliberative practices to make a real contribution to the change needed to respond to the climate crisis. This is a great opportunity to play a central role in taking this work forward. We are looking for someone to bring experience in designing and running participatory and deliberative processes and a good understanding of the complexities and challenges of climate and/or nature. You will need to be committed to taking a collaborative approach - co-creating and coordinating our strategy on public engagement across the organisation and build on the work that others are doing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Manchester, Newcastle or London (Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days in the office)
Interviews: 30th April 2025
Are you passionate about using the power of prospect development to make a real impact? Do you have the skills for excellent research, portfolio management, and leading high-performing teams? If so, we would love you to be part of our dynamic team at The King's Trust.
As we approach our 50th anniversary and embark on an exciting new strategy, we’re looking for a Head of Prospect Development to play a pivotal role in shaping our future. Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and this is your chance to drive fundraising performance by leading exceptional prospect development and managing a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
In this role, you’ll lead and inspire our talented prospect development team, working closely with fundraising colleagues across philanthropy and corporate partnerships. Together, you’ll provide high-quality, compliant, and impactful research and portfolio management support that directly contributes to achieving our ambitious goals for young people.
This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger—to empower the next generation and help us make a lasting impact in the lives of young people who are striving for a brighter future.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven expertise in prospect development, research, and portfolio management
- A passion for data-driven strategies and a collaborative, people-focused approach
- A natural leader who can inspire, mentor, and guide a team to success
- A strong understanding of philanthropy and corporate fundraising
- A commitment to creating impactful, compliant, and innovative prospect development strategies
If you're driven by a sense of purpose, excited by the prospect of shaping the future of young people, and eager to contribute to a thriving, ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Head of Prospect Development?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of theHead of Prospect Development!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3472
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
The interviews will take place in Northampton, on Thursday 1st May 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
On the back of continued growth due to successful fundraising performance over the last 5 years, we are ready to take the next step in our fundraising strategy and launch a Philanthropy Giving programme. You will bring expertise and skills in this field to support the fundraising team and build on the already strong stewardship and engagement we have with key individuals.
An experienced fundraiser or business development professional, you will relish the opportunity to own and launch the strategy and implement a long-term engagement plan to strengthen High Value relationships that will deliver a new and sustainable income stream.
The role is new and on an initial fixed term contract of 12 months but with the potential to make the role permanent if the strategy succeeds.
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum 0.8 FTE
About you:
You're likely to be a seasoned philanthropy professional, ideally with a track record securing gifts.
You will be comfortable in working closely with a Senior Leadership team and Board.
With an understanding of philanthropy and what makes major donors tick, you will also have the appetite and aptitude to develop new relationships from scratch.
The role will be a good mix of stewarding existing relationships and building brand-new ones. Therefore, you will need to be comfortable and confident researching and developing new contacts, harnessing the potential of existing networks and working closely with the wider organisation.
A key part to the role will be to deliver engagement activities, therefore event planning and project management skills are important.
About Us: Railway Children is an International children's charity working in India, Tanzania and the UK. Our mission is to safeguard children at risk of being lost to the streets by empowering families, communities and partners to create lasting change, ensuring every child can reach their full potential.
Why Join Us? At Railway Children, as well as helping some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people, you will join a dedicated and supportive team, offering flexible working environment and a culture we are really proud of.
A world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mikuyu Tanzania ( formerly known as Livingstone Tanzania Trust) is looking for an individual based in the UK with fundraising expertise and experience to our maintain and grow our portfolio of small /medium trusts and foundations together with our individual giving donors.
As a charity we are embarking on a new phase of growth with programmes that focus on building school infrastructure, enhancing resources, developing WASH programmes and developing new sustainable livelihoods programmes in rural Tanzania.
Duties:
Trusts and Foundations ( up to £10,000 donations)
● Research new trusts and foundations for donor opportunities
● Develop and manage a pipeline of funders
● Write, submit and follow up on applications
● Manage the reporting schedule and any feedback requests
● Manage the database
Individual Donors
● Steward individual donors to promote value for Mikuyu Tanzania
● Grow the individual giving portfolio
● Manage requests from new donors
● Compile and distribute newsletters for individual donors
● Manage the annual Big Give campaigns
● Run any fundraising events as required
Skills Required
● Excellent organisational skills
● Minimum 3 years’ experience of fundraising in the international development charity sector
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Fluent in English
● IT Literate preferably experience of Microsoft Office (Word; Excel, Powerpoint) Canva, Salesforce, Slack, Google Workspaces
Support communities in Tanzania to overcome the barriers that prevent their children from accessing a quality education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Come and make a difference by joining our team reaching people who find it most difficult to access advice. Money Advice Plus work both locally in Sussex and nationwide. Our mission is to help people manage their money effectively, and our independent, confidential and flexible approach is tailored to individuals’ needs, allowing us to reach those who find it most difficult to access advice. You will be joining a large team of Money Advisers providing specialist level debt and benefit advice and casework.
We have 2 posts available - 1 based in our Brighton and Hove office, and the second either based in our office, but fully remote working possible. For both posts you will have lots of variety, providing telephone specialist debt and benefit advice and casework across a range of projects. If you are based in our office you will also deliver face-to-face advice both in the office and other outreach locations including Foodbanks and with inpatients.
Ideally you will hold a qualification in Money Advice, obtained either through the Institute of Money Advisers or the Money and Pensions Service. If you do not have a qualification, you must be prepared to work towards obtaining this, included some study in your own time. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be comfortable delivering advice in person and by phone, and be able to plan and organise your work effectively.
If you'd like to learn more about the post, or would like to apply in different format, please contact Nick Vaughan (details in our job pack).
If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Nick Vaughan. Please tell us how you meet the Person Specification contained in the attached document when applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main aims of the post:
• Supporting the counselling team in ensuring the successful delivery of the service.
• Delivering effective administrative processes
• Supporting effective collection and presentation of data to enable effective monitoring and evaluation of the counselling service
• Supporting a front-line initial service is available 9 - 5 Monday to Friday
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who is an excellent communicator and an energetic self-starter. You are comfortable with working independently, but ready to utilise the support of colleagues across the Fund. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships. No one day will be the same and as part of the regional team, you will be the local face and voice of the Fund on the ground. You will quickly build your understanding of the key influencers in your community, and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity. You will be responsible for raising income through existing networks of supporters, volunteers and building new relationships within the RAF, community groups and local business.
The role is primarily community based in East Anglia and requires travel around the region (Cambridgeshire, London Kent, Essex & Suffolk) and occasional overnight stays. Some evening and weekend work is also required during the busier months at planned events when required. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need a full UK driver’s license; to be Basic DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th April 2025, 5.00pm. Please note interviews will be happening week commencing 5th May 2025.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires a Basic DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
- 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
- Access to our workplace pension scheme
- Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance
- Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
- Life Assurance and Free Will writing service
- Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Employee recognition and celebration schemes
- A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Carbon and Natural Capital Surveyor to focus on identifying, progressing and managing natural capital opportunities across the UK, and deliver carbon projects that meet the Trust’s contractual commitments.
The Role:
• Lead and manage natural capital opportunities, with a primary focus on carbon markets, supporting the Trust’s environmental ambitions.
• Work closely with land managers to identify and progress carbon opportunities, collaborating with the woodland outreach team.
• Conduct due diligence on property transactions, ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Help to develop and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance natural capital opportunities and secure external support.
• Support the delivery of the planTREES 2024-27 work programme and other key initiatives related to carbon and woodland enhancement.
• Oversee budgets, approvals, and internal reporting to ensure projects align with strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, agencies, legal teams, and internal stakeholders to drive land-based carbon solutions.
The Candidate:
• You are a qualified Chartered Surveyor (preferably rural practice) with expertise in UK land use policies and natural capital opportunities.
• You have strong project leadership skills, managing complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives on time and within budget.
• You are passionate about environmental impact, with proven experience in team leadership and development.
• You are an excellent communicator and influencer, capable of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, you are able to balance costs and benefits while delivering strategic goals.
• Results-driven, proactive in identifying opportunities to advance the Trust’s tree planting and carbon objectives.
• You will have a UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel frequently across the UK with overnight stays
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 your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
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.
First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 8th May.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Head of Estates
LOCATION: Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR
REPORTS TO: CEO
SALARY: £44,129.28 - £58,757.77 per annum – depending on qualifications and experience
HOURS: 35 hours per week – Monday – Friday
Petty Pool Trust is a specialist charity dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. We provide high-quality education, training, and outdoor learning experiences that empower individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence.
Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our Project Learn Hive, ensuring timely delivery, managing the project budget, coordinating resources, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, project management experience, and a deep understanding of the construction process.
The main purpose of the role is to ensure the compliance of Health and Safety, adhering and reviewing our policies, line managing our maintenance team and ensuring we are compliant with current legislation.
Overseeing and agreeing on main contracts, managing building contractors, proactively supporting our woodland strategy, and managing the facilities and maintenance team to ensure that the grounds are always presented well for our staff and learners and safe.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning
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Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and construction methods. Ensure the building project aligns with the overall vision and objectives of the charity
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Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the project budget, track costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety
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Oversee and manage the charity's large-scale capital project, ensuring its successful planning, execution, and completion within budget and timeline
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Quality Control: Monitor the quality of work performed on-site, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and project specifications
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Scheduling & Time Management: Oversee the project schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and work with various teams to resolve delays
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Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
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Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the project, including safety, legal, or logistical concerns
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained, and the project complies with all local building regulations and standards
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Safety & Environmental Standards: Oversee on-site safety protocols, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and environmental best practices
Health and Safety
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Overseeing the compliance of and including associated record keeping, for the Health and Safety of the site, including all statutory requirements for COSHH, Fire, waste transfer, legionella compliance, equipment training records etc
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Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations including, environmental, Health and Safety standards.
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Overseeing our Woodland Strategy and ensuring we are fulfilling our responsibilities for our SSSI we have in our care
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Advising on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
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Drafting reports and making written recommendations to SMT and/or the board on a range of topics related to the post
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Support the development of the organisational health and safety management systems
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Undertake regular and periodic safety monitoring on site and ensure actions are closed out as required
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Work with the CEO in liaising with the HSE on any RIDDOR notifiable occurrences and conducting any relevant near miss, incident & accident investigations to incorporate any lessons learnt into the organisations working practices
General
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Ensuring all Policies are in place and reviewed on a regular timely basis. Identifying gaps and writing new policies and procedures where appropriate
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Liaise with statutory/non statutory bodies, for inspection purposes, ensuring all follow up actions are completed
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Developing the business continuity plans, introducing them and embedding them into the organisation. Once embedded ensuring ongoing maintenance.
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Advising on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
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Drafting reports and making written recommendations to SMT and/or the board on a range of topics related to the post
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To keep equipment inventories up to date and manage statutory inspections, maintenance and equipment servicing databases
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Keyholding for call outs, alarms and OOH’s works.
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24hr on call via ADT and local authority
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Repairs where required, including, Electrical, Plumbing, Locksmithing, painting, joinery and college moves.
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Remote CCTV monitoring