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Salford CVS is seeking to appoint to the position of Director of Operations.
The Director of Operations will have wide-ranging responsibilities for the development, implementation and performance of all operational delivery projects and programmes of work. This is a senior role within our well-established charity, and we will expect you to play a proactive and productive role as a member of the organisation’s small Senior Management Team.
You will lead, direct and manage all operational delivery projects and programmes across the organisation. Responsible for all aspects of operational management, you will ensure the high-quality delivery of programmes in line with contract and funder requirements. You will personally line manage all operational Programme Managers, ensuring that service/programme operational plans (including KPIs) and individual staff work plans are in place and being adhered to and delivered against.
We’re looking for someone who is a team player and can take direction from their CEO; someone who is solutions-focused and able to effectively manage a range of people and services. You will be a person who has a keen eye for detail and can see the bigger picture, who works hard but likes a laugh, and who believes in our values and purpose.
Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days (after five years) plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid sick leave - subject to terms and conditions of service
- A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave – to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
- A contributory pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle-to-work scheme – for those staff members who want help to purchase a bike
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS Garden family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can
Salford CVS is an accredited Living Wage Employer (and Funder), ensuring not just that our staff are paid the ’real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website and complete an application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs – application forms only.
Closing date: 10am on 29th April 2025
Interview dates: 6th and 8th May 2025
Financial Operations Assistant
Permanent appointment
Full time (34.5 hours)
Location – Hybrid between home and our London Office
Salary Range - £24,000 - £27,000 per annum
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
About the role
In this role you will process expenditure items in an efficient and controlled manner, either using the invoice scanning software Kofax, or through manual entry into the financial ledger. You will resolve any issues causing delays to invoices being registered in the system as well as following up with system approvers where required.
You will monitor the team mailbox and routinely register new invoices received and respond to email queries within agreed service levels. Additionally, you will help with setting up new users for the expense system (SAP Concur), making changes to records, and deactivating leavers.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Good understanding of Accounts Payable (finance month and year end timetable, accounting concepts such as VAT).
- Experience in using finance systems and other third-party systems and portals.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to engage in professional and courteous interactions with individuals.
- Experience of prioritising your workload to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 23:59.
1st interviews w/c 14 April 2025.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all of our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.



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About us
Ilkley Community Enterprise is a dedicated charity and social enterprise committed to making a positive impact in the community. We run the Outside the Box (OTB) café, which not only serves the local community but also provides valuable learning and work opportunities for young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Additionally, our OTB services offer a dynamic range of educational, training, and employment programmes, including creative arts, skills development, health and wellbeing, and working life support. Through our CQC-registered homecare company, Carers and Companions, we deliver high-quality care to elderly people n their own homes and provide independent living services for adults with learning disabilities.
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director of Operations to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and management team to ensure operational excellence and organisational effectiveness. Nurturing a high-performance, collaborative culture, you will help drive improvement across all our business operations and services. From developing policies and procedures to enhancing our digital systems, your efforts will help us deliver increased efficiencies and business growth, ultimately supporting our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve.
As the Director of Operations, you will play a crucial role in financial management, supporting effective business planning, budgeting, controls and performance management. Additionally, you will lead and support our staff, fostering a culture of learning and development, and promoting the values and ethos of our charity. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in identifying and harnessing business development opportunities, enhancing our offerings, and expanding our reach and impact. For the right person, this role offers the opportunity for future progression to CEO of the charity and we welcome applications from ambitious and aspiring leaders who are seeking such a career pathway.
Responsibilities include
Operational Excellence:
- Ensure operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage policies, processes, and systems for HR, finance, and resources.
- Implement performance, KPI, and quality assessment processes.
- Enhance digital systems for efficiency and growth.
Financial Management:
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.
- Develop and implement financial strategies and controls.
- Produce regular financial and performance reports.
HR Management:
- Lead and support personnel and teams.
- Plan and implement staffing resources and skills.
- Promote training, development, and charity values.
For further responsibilities and information, please refer to our Application Pack/Job Description Attachment.
At Ilkley Community Enterprise, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you meet only some of our requirements. We believe in the potential for growth and development within our team and are dedicated to providing the support needed for you to succeed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't hesitate to apply and join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.
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Our goal is to scale up access to treatment in the most underserved areas of the world so that all babies born with clubfoot can live a life free of preventable disability. Do you have the skills, knowledge and passion to help us build strong organisational foundations so that we are effective in our mission?
We are looking for an experienced charity operations manager to build upon and strengthen our operations and infrastructure as we grow. This is wide ranging role, working closely with the CEO to set operational priorities and with the whole team to develop systems and processes to support our key areas of work in advocacy, collaboration and training. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to widen our network and work effectively towards our goal that all children born with clubfoot will be able to walk, play and run free.
Role Description
You will be responsible for a range of areas that support the infrastructure and smooth running of the organisation. We are looking for a senior operations manager with capabilities across operational strategy and systems, but you will not necessarily need to be an expert in all areas listed, and there is some scope for freelance support if required (for example in designing communications or book keeping). The role-holder will lead on operations and a key infrastructure project which will provide a foundation for future growth: scoping, setting up, and implementing a CRM system to support data and contacts management across the charity and skills in scoping and setting up CRM are essential to the role.
- Working closely with the CEO, prioritise and develop key operational areas, including: IT, Knowledge/Resource management, Cybersecurity, Human Resources systems and processes
- Lead on scoping, setting up, and implementing a CRM system
- Manage communications and annual renewals with our members
- Work with the training team to set up and manage our resource library
- Oversee social media marketing, website and newsletters with support from the team for content development
- Financial management including bookkeeping, managing payments and invoicing, payroll, supporting the CEO with preparation of annual accounts
For the full role description and person specification including skills and experience required for the role, please see the attached Senior Operations Manager Job Description.
We are only able to offer this role to individuals with existing right to work in the UK. Applicants from outside the UK must include in their application whether they have been granted right to work in the UK. If not, unfortunately we will not be able to consider your application.
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Please review the role description and person specification in the attached document before applying.
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Title: Operations Officer
Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (subject to experience)
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (includes some evening and weekend work)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, defined contribution pension scheme, tax-free childcare scheme, café discount, employee assistance programme, cycle-to work scheme
Role Summary
Coram’s Fields is a unique charity in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. In addition to our iconic 7-acre child-friendly park, we run a variety of services and enrichment programmes to support local young people and their families, including a nursery, an after-school and holiday club, a drop-in centre for parents of under-5s, a vibrant youth centre and a sports programme. We proactively host a wide variety of community events and celebrations, and our facilities are available for private hire to generate income for the charity.
The Operations Officer role is an integral part of the central team with responsibility for procedures, systems that support the effective, efficient, and compliant running of our seven-acre site, services, park events and oversight of income streams. It is an exciting and highly collaborative role offering a fantastic opportunity to combine effective communication and organisational skills with a passion for helping young people and a desire to develop commercial and business development experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
General operations, processes and systems
- You will be responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of organisational procedures including IT, GDPR, Health and Safety, Fire Evacuation, incident management.
- You will be responsible for briefing staff across the charity in the use of these procedures and working with the Office and HR Manager to arrange training for staff where necessary.
- You will be responsible for improving existing office systems and identifying opportunities to develop new systems and processes to enable people to work more collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that organisational procedures are documented and accessible on the internal SharePoint.
- You will be responsible for developing and overseeing a new volunteer infrastructure for the charity, working with teams across the organisation to deliver a consistently high-quality volunteer experience for all with standard recruitment, induction, and on-going oversight procedures.
Events and project management
- You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a diverse and inclusive programme of park events, making the park an interesting and vibrant place to visit, encouraging the community to gather and socialise, and generating income to support the work of the charity.
- You will have responsibility for working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure each event is well-planned, managed safely and compliantly with all regulations and laws, and executed successfully within budget.
- You will work with the CEO, COO and Buildings and Facilities Manager to support capital projects, liaising with external stakeholders, contractors and the Local Authority to ensure the effective operation of the site. Commercial Operations
- You will operationally oversee our facility-hire income (halls, sports facilities, and grounds) and be responsible for: – ensuring necessary contracts, waivers, and legal/statutory documents are completed – executing effective marketing and promotions, and creating high quality promotional content for our website and social media – regularly reviewing fees in relation to the hire of our facilities and making recommendations for changes to these – understanding and improving the utilisation of facilities – supporting the COO to develop and grow partnerships with local organisations and schools – improving the efficiency of our booking systems/processes and overall user experience
- You will be responsible for identifying new (temporary and permanent) opportunities and third party partnerships to bring new experiences, enjoyment and enrichment to local young people while also generating income for the charity.
- You will work closely with our Café Manager to grow the profile and income generated by our cafe through improved park signage and park visitor experience initiatives, and integration of the café into the hall and sports hire customer journeys.
Other
- You will be expected to undertake personal development and training where required or beneficial for the role, and to attend regular supervision and appraisal sessions.
- To undertake any task that may be request from time to time by the CEO or Board of Trustees, as may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
How to apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you are good fit for the role!
* We can only consider applications from candidates who submit a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the job criteria and how the role fits with their career goals.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.
Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.
A safe space for children and young people to learn, grow and have fun since 1936.

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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,
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We are excited to be working in partnership with Hope Street Church in Wrexham. The church is a thriving, fast-growing church community, established in 2021 as a resource church. They are dedicated to reaching young people, training leaders, and planting new churches. In just four years, it has drawn a diverse congregation from across North East Wales and beyond. With an inspiring vision to be a people of hope, following Jesus and giving themselves away to see Wrexham renewed. With a passion for sharing the good news, revitalising the church, and transforming society in Jesus’ name, Hope Street Church is making a lasting impact in Wrexham.
We are looking for a practicing Christian with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a servant-hearted leadership style to become their new Head of Operations. This vital role will ensure the smooth running of the church’s administrative, financial, and operational functions. Overseeing finance, HR, compliance, safeguarding, facilities, and events, you’ll play a key part in supporting the church’s mission, vision, and many life impacting ministries.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in operations, administration, or facilities management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and payroll experience.
- Experience in HR processes, including recruitment and performance management.
- A committed Christian with a heart for the mission and values of the church.
If you have a heart for Wrexham, then this is a wonderful opportunity to join a church community with 15+ ministries dedicated to transforming lives and sharing God’s love. This is your chance to use your God given gifts, skills, and experience to make a real impact. Could this opportunity be for you?
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th April
Please note: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the only community wealth building charity dedicated to the regeneration of Britain’s coalfield communities. For over 25 years, the CRT has worked with communities to deliver a breadth of projects creating opportunities for people, strengthening the role of community organisations and identifying place based solutions responsive to the challenges still experienced in former coalmining towns and villages. To support delivery, the CRT has developed an innovative community wealth-building model generating sustainable income to deliver both social and economic value. Enabled by engaging key stakeholders, partners and, most importantly the communities, activities delivered are personalised to meet the needs of the people, the organisations and the place.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in some of Britain’s most disadvantaged communities. The Head of Operations (England) is a key member of the Senior Management Team and you will have strategic and operational management responsibility for the development of our programmes of work in England. Over four million people live in England’s coalfields, located in six regions (North East, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands and Kent) and this role requires drive, determination and creativity to ensure our teams deliver and maximise the resources we have for the benefit of our communities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and create a shared collective responsibility for ensuring the CRT achieves its strategic missions and ambitious targets outlined in its new strategy 2024 to 2029 – Building Community Wealth. By working as part of a team across the whole organisation, you will ensure there is a consistent approach to quality, branding and communication with key stakeholder groups.
The role is responsible to the Chief Executive and for contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the CRT, ensuring we demonstrate good governance and fulfil our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are looking for a charismatic leader and communicator, adept at building productive relationships, committed to staff development and with the adaptability, resilience and strength to influence key stakeholders. You will lead the England Programmes Team, ensuring our community assets and resources are deployed to best effect, be experienced in driving change and identifying new opportunities, and have the capability to develop a good idea and see it through to delivery and completion.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about supporting people, shares our values and has the energy and enthusiasm to create new opportunities to build community wealth in the coalfields.
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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We’re here to ensure that people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring), their loved ones and the professionals caring for them have the support, resources and voice they need.
Purpose
APF has grown significantly over the past five years, with our support services reaching over 10,000 people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF) each year. We have ambitious plans for further growth across our services and to fund more ground breaking research. As we enter a new five-year strategic period, we aim to grow our income to £3-5 million, which will underpin our exciting plans to support more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and prevent lives being lost to this devastating disease.
The Charity Governance and Operations Manager will ensure robust operational, safeguarding, and governance frameworks are in place to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ continued growth. This role is critical for maintaining our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, overseeing risk management, and embedding efficient operational structures. In addition, you will help foster a culture of high-quality supporter care and lead on continuous improvement to strengthen internal processes and staff development.
Terms of Appointment
Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week).
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations (primary reporting line) Chief Executive Officer (dotted line reporting for governance and Board assurance).
Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the Peterborough office, 3–4 days remote working.
Salary: £40k - £45k FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours) dependent on experience.
Other benefits
The ability to flex hours, take ‘time off in lieu’ for extra hours worked.
Death In Service benefit.
Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to training and development.
Complimentary gym access at Stuart House (non-contractual).
Application details
- Your CV.
- Your Cover Letter.
Interviews will be held in person at our Peterborough Office, Stuart House on the 23 April.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We bring people together to drive change so more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring) can live well for longer.


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We seek an Operations and Systems Change Manager with experience in developing and implementing systems change and oversee the coordination and monitoring of projects and staff.
About Us
We are a new and inclusive organisation empowering East and Southeast Asian women and their families. ESEA women share a common culture and experience similar issues, eg. immigration, racism, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence and exploitation in the UK. We campaign to completely eradicate financial hardship and end violence among women and our dependents within the ESEA UK community. We provide a safe space, advocacy, health, housing, education, co-learning and other holistic support and services. We are a non-hierarchical organisation with our trustees as key facilitators, working with our staff and volunteers to implement and deliver our projects.
We are seeking exemption under the provision of the Equalities Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 under the occupational requirements as this post requires the postholder to be female or identifying herself as female.
Responsibilities:
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Develop organisation’s operations systems, ensuring that policies and compliance on finance, HR processes, safeguarding and organisation administration are based on our values and ethics
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Create budgets and financial reporting
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Enable a robust working practice that is empowering, safe and supportive for staff, trustees, volunteers and partners
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Lead a collaborative system of work planning, monitoring, reporting on the projects’ achievements and management of the organisation’s budget
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Facilitate excellent communication and coordination across the charity’s projects and partners.
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Ensure work and services are delivered according to our aims and objectives and can contribute towards systemic change on issues we are addressing.
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Enable the collective development of caring and people oriented policies and procedures
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Develop a collective approach on fundraising strategy together with the Fundraising and Income Generation Manager, other staff members, trustees and volunteers.
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Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
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Coordinate the projects with other project partner organisations and stakeholders
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Manage the reporting of deliverables together with partner organisations
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Share management and supervision work of staff and projects.
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Participate in the development of a non-hierarchical systems and collaborative approach of the charity across different work of the organisation.
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Other organisational work to be agreed
Experience:
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Excellent understanding of rights based campaigning on migrants and human rights issues through a woman’s lens
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Excellent knowledge of women’s issues and violence and oppression that impact on migrant women.
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Self-motivated and proactive, able to work both as part of a team and independently
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At least 3 years experience in a systems change approach in developing the work of an organisation and supporting/supervising staff and projects management
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Proficient in developing fundraising strategy and applications
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Good knowledge of how migrant community groups organise and work together
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Experience in building networks and alliances and in collaborative work
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Good level of knowledge of employment, immigration and welfare policies and procedures
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At least 2 years experience on developing operational systems and compliance within a charity setting
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Understand and commits to the aims and values of the organisation in promoting and protecting the rights of migrant workers, specially those women who were trafficked and experienced all forms of gender violence
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Embedded and engaged in the ESEA community with an in depth understanding of nuanced community issues
This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.
The deadline is 2 May 2025 at 12 midnight and interviews start 12 May 2025.
Please apply with a cover letter of maximum length 2 sides A4
Prospectus is excited to support a vibrant local charity based in East Surrey in its search for a Head of Operations. This is a full-time, permanent position based in East Surrey, with a requirement to be in the office four days a week.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Operations will take the strategic lead on HR, property management and development, IT, governance, and compliance. The postholder will be responsible for developing and overseeing operational policies and practices, ensuring the organisation meets regulatory responsibilities while providing effective systems to support staff and managers in achieving their goals. They will also line-manage staff across IT, HR, and Facilities, driving improvements in systems and ways of working to enhance the charity's service quality.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience managing operations in a not-for-profit organisation. You will have knowledge and experience of legal compliance, IT systems, GDPR legislation, and HR. As a proven leader, you will possess excellent communication skills-verbal, interpersonal, and written-with the ability to build relationships at all levels. You will have a proactive, "can-do" attitude and be capable of managing a busy workload in a fast-changing environment. Additionally, you will have an understanding of charity services and best practices in charity governance.
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Job titleSenior Finance and Operations Coordinator Start Date Immediate, Hiring on a rolling basis PurposeTo manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of project-related financial reports. Responsible toCEOResponsible forFinance Officer Working withAll the departments
LocationLondon Office, Hybrid with at least 2 days from officePostFull timePeriodPermanent Grade4.1SalaryGBP 41,938 for London
RedR UK and the work we do
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.
We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator to join our finance team. The Senior Finance and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements, restricted and unrestricted funds budgeting, reporting and managing operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Project financial management with major Institutional donors, trusts and foundations, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of UK charity accounting principles and regulations. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Finance
- Oversee accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Oversee the process and reconciliation of financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expense reports.
Financial Management:
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures including monthly reconciliations, journals, accruals & prepayments.
- Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices and advise management accordingly.
- Monitor cash flow and provide management options Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits.
- Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements.
- Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems.
Project Financial Management
- Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes with Programme colleagues
- Support programme teams with periodical financial reporting including monthly project finance updates,
- Lead on programme audits
Operations
- Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions of the organisation, supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the Operations, IT, HR and Security Management functions.
- Support our organisational systems, from Office 365 to Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.
- Maintain accurate operational records using organisational systems and support colleagues on maintaining clear and updated records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Support the update, roll-out and dissemination of our organisational policies and procedures.
- Support a range of office, legal and administrative tasks as necessary, coordinating suppliers, contracts and organisational subscriptions.
- Act as first port of call for all external communications, including general email, post and telephone enquiries, as well as communication with external suppliers, in a timely and professional manner.
- Leads the logistics & IT arrangements of internal meetings (All Hands Meetings, Quarterly Team meetings, Board meetings, and others) under guidance.
- Tracks and reports on operational & CEO-related expenditures under guidance.
- Supports in any other task as required by their line manager, CEO or board members.
Skills required:
Essential skills/Qualifications
- High level of experience in using QuickBooks or similar finance software, preferably QuickBooks Online and Excel
- Degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting or relevant discipline
- Understanding of the UK regulatory framework – Annual filings to Charities Commission and Companies House.
- Experience of working with regulatory stakeholders – Auditors, HMRC, UK Charities Commission, Companies House
- Experience of working across major Institutional donors.
- Able to analyse and present financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- Strong administrative skills, communications skills and attention to detail.
- Charity Accounting (UK SORP)
Other skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Good collaborative, team playing skills including ability to apply initiative as deemed appropriate.
- Good analytical skills and ability to proffer solutions to problems.
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Ashinaga UK is seeking a driven, proactive and detailed-oriented Operations Manager to join our team. This part-time role (4 days per week) is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of Ashinaga UK, supporting internal administrative, financial, compliance, student recruitment and programming functions as we aim to empower future Young Leaders for Africa through the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI). The Operations Manager will work closely with the Managing Director, Programme Manager and Partnerships Manager to ensure the organisation runs effectively and efficiently. The Ashinaga UK team is small but motivated to see orphaned youth empowered.
About Ashinaga:
The Ashinaga movement was founded in Japan in the 1960s and has since expanded across the globe, empowering over 110,000 orphaned youth with access to education and support to achieve their full potential. The Ashinaga Africa Initiative was launched 10 years ago with the aim of equipping future leaders for Africa through undergraduate scholarships and leadership development opportunities. Ashinaga UK is proud to be part of this global movement, contributing to the mission of transforming lives and communities through education. Our work is primarily in the UK through collaboration with key university partners and donors.
- Pension: Ashinaga UK will match pension contributions up to 8% of the basic salary
- Holiday Allowance: Pro rata (based on full-time equivalent of 28 days per year, in addition to public holidays)
- Start Date: April or May 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Managing Director to ensure efficient operations and resource management.
- Support the team in executing strategy, scholarship programmes, and fundraising initiatives.
- Develop and optimise operational processes for efficiency and compliance.
- Lead on financial administration, including processing invoices, expense tracking, liaising with accountants and budget forecasting.
- Coordinate outsourced support including Bookkeeping & Accounting, Audit, IT, and act as organisation’s key point of contact.
- Programme operations related to scholarship events, such as logistical support, coordinating travel and accommodation for Scholars and staff, administrative tasks, and summer internship grant approvals.
- Support scholarship recruitment, including application assessment, interviews, and liaising with university partners.
- Manage digital systems (CRM, project management tools) and data for both internal and Scholar use.
- Lead data management and support various reporting requirements (Trustees, Donors, Charity Commission).
- Support the Director to ensure compliance with charity regulations, health and safety standards, GDPR, and risk management.
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas.
- Role is based in London, however applicants throughout the UK are encouraged to apply. The role requires travelling to London or elsewhere in the UK from time to time.
- Availability to work weekends on the rare occasion, such as for our annual student leadership events.
- Strong administrative and strategic experience.
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of charity law and regulations.
- Bookkeeping and financial reporting experience.
- Experience coordinating or supporting with events, such as charity programmes, donor receptions, corporate sponsor events, and webinars.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Able to efficiently use a wide range of online tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and cloud-based applications.
- Experience using CRM systems to manage and analyse data and produce reports.
- Fundraising or programme management experience is a plus.
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for Ashinaga UK's mission: A genuine commitment to empowering orphaned youth through education and supporting the Ashinaga Africa Initiative's mission.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Strong relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, including donors and corporate partners.
- Adaptable and resourceful: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with some degree of ambiguity, able to create processes that may not yet exist and get involved in projects that may require learning new skills.
- Organised and detail-oriented: High level of attention to detail in managing data, creating processes that require buy in from various stakeholders, and ensuring accuracy in communications and documentation.
- Self-motivated: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative mindset: Willingness to work closely with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
Other Information
- Ashinaga UK takes a flexible approach to working, with core hours and an understanding and consideration for work-life balance and personal commitments.
- Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage early applications.
- Ashinaga Association in the UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that all job applicants receive fair treatment, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Please note: we are not accepting applications from agencies.
Empowering orphaned youth from across the African continent with education & leadership opportunities to tackle community issues & promote development
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TLG is seeking a Head of Operations to join our team as we establish a new organisational and leadership structure. This role aims to achieve a step change in effectiveness by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation, in partnership with the Executive Director.
The Head of Operations will lead a team of specialists and operational leaders focused on executive support, strategy, innovation, and digital operations & transformation. They will work closely with the Executive team to operationalize vision and strategy, champion compliance, and ensure effective governance and seamless organizational cycles.
We seek a leader who can engage with the big picture while valuing the details, balancing process-driven approaches with creativity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building relationships at all levels to make an impact.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time 22.5 – 26.25 hours (0.6 - 0.7 FTE) with potential to increase hours as the role progresses
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th April
Initial Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April – Online
Final Interviews: Wednesday 7th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire
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Role Purpose
This is a new role that will provide leadership and oversee the FareShare Cymru operational locations, ensuring that operations are managed efficiently, to required levels of compliance with regulations and Service Levels, meet operational objectives and ensure its ongoing success
Strategic Development
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Support the implementation of the FareShare Cymru strategic plan ensuring all operational plans and capacity aligns with the aims and goals of FareShare Cymru’s strategic plan
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To recommend, develop and integrate new operations and systems to ensure the ongoing success, growth, development and financial sustainability of FareShare Cymru.
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Support the monitoring of delivery and reporting of progress against the strategy
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Develop long term partnerships with external stakeholders in achieving strategic goals.
Operational Management
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Responsible for the day-to-day operations of FareShare Cymru - ensuring that we adhere to all food safety, health and safety, operational standards and security measures. This may include (but is not limited to):
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Prioritisation and delegation of tasks to the Operations Team (including volunteers) and ensure that daily briefing meetings are held.
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Ensure that there is sufficient staff and volunteers to carry out operations on a day-to-day basis.
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Ensure that all necessary operational policies and procedures, and risk assessments are developed and that these are communicated to and adhered to by staff, volunteers, placements, visitors and contractors - including but not limited to Health & Safety, the Food Safety Manual and Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Responsible for the wellbeing of all depot staff and volunteers.
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Ensure that all maintenance is carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Work with the Food Sourcing Lead to maximise intake of food and minimise waste.
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Ensure that a good level service is provided to Community Food Members.
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Maximise operational efficiency.
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Maintain good relations and communications with the FareShare UK Food team, local food suppliers and Community Food Member recipient projects.
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Ensure good collaboration and working relationships with the Development Team.
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Liaison with external bodies including EHO and Trading Standards
Operational Development
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Support the strategic development plan by committing to delivery of operational objectives.
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Recommend and implement innovative practices that will transform the charity’s operations to ensure there are no barriers to growth.
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Develop new operational procedures in accordance with FareShare UK policies and procedures whilst also reflecting local needs.
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Set up and integrate new areas of delivery in line with growth of the charity.
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Seek out and emulate good practice from within the FareShare network and beyond.
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Monitor and evaluate operational elements of FareShare Cymru’s activities and make regular reports as required.
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Work with the FareShare Cymru team to implement continuous improvement and quality delivery.
Team Management
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Line manages key positions (including the Assistant Operations Managers (AOMs)) using clear objective setting and performance management procedures.
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Lead and support the Operations Team to deliver against objectives, ensuring they are motivated and inspired to achieve daily tasks and contribute towards strategic growth plans.
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Complete probationary reviews and annual appraisal paperwork and meetings on time and when required, following up on training requirements and/or performance issues and keeps accurate records.
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Hold regular two-way meetings with the team and enable feedback from the team.
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Work with the Volunteer Lead, Employability Lead and responsible AOM to develop and implement best practice for the management, development and engagement of volunteers.
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Deputise for the Head of Operations attending management team and other meetings as required.
Other
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Carry out any other duties which may be necessary to fulfil the main purpose of the post
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Manage specific areas of the operations budget as agreed with the Head of Operations and Finance Manager
Person specification available at www.fareshare.cymru
The full job description and person specification can be viewed at https://fareshare.cymru/fareshare-cymru-vacancies/
Please apply via CV and a covering statement explaining why you are interested in this role, why you are the right person for the role and how you fit the person specification. Please keep your statement to no more than 2 sides of A4.
The closing date for applications is midnight on the 13th April, although we may close early depending on the level of interest, so we do recommend getting an application is as soon as possible.
Maximising the social value of surplus food and ensuring that no good food is wasted.




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