Operation manager jobs in crieff, perth and kinross
Closing Date: 27th April
Interviews: 5th May
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until May 2026.
We are currently recruiting a passionate and hard-working individual to help make a positive difference and provide first-class support to our Alzheimer's Society staff. Our Employee Support Assistant is part of our People Operations team and the first point of contact for Alzheimer’s Society employees requiring support with systems and processes that are part of working for the society, from joining to leaving.
We provide advice and guidance on policies and processes, making things easier and clearer for everyone as we deliver our work for people affected by dementia.
This role ensures that we are safeguarding our employees, volunteers, those who engage with our services and the organisation through a strong emphasis on compliance.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Process and monitor Criminal Record Checks for our employees and contractors.
- Process employee changes, following relevant procedures.
- Update and enter information on various systems, ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained.
- Monitor data reports and ensure compliance with key processes.
- Work collaboratively with our wider teams, including our Talent Acquisition, People Partnering, IT, and Payroll.
- Signposting employees and managers to relevant policies and information.
- Comply with data protection regulations.
- Undertake other duties or projects commensurate with the nature and grade of this post as required.
About you:
- Be able to always deliver first-class customer service, understanding that Alzheimer’s Society employees are the customers of our team.
- Have a keen eye for detail with previous experience in an administration role.
- Be comfortable working in a collaborative team, looking to share ideas and ways to improve our processes.
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, as well as other bespoke IT packages.
- Understand the sensitive nature of data that we deal with and, as such, adhere to a strict level of confidentiality.
- Be organised and able to structure your workload according to deadline requirements.
- Be comfortable working within a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Head of Advice, Information and Family Support
Location: This is a remote role, though quarterly travel to London will be required.
Reports to: Director of Service Transformation
Salary: £45,000
Working hours: 36 hours to incorporate On-Call Support
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and grow our national family support services for disabled children, young people, and their families. As Head of Advice, Information and Family Support, you will be responsible for the strategic development, delivery, and quality assurance of a broad portfolio of non-clinical family services—ranging from emotional and practical support to peer networks, parenting guidance, and tailored one-to-one interventions.
You will be a confident leader with extensive experience managing family-facing services, ideally within health, social care, or community settings, and possess a strong track record of working closely with commissioners and local authorities to secure funding and shape service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Service Development
- Lead the strategic development of our national family support services, ensuring they are responsive, evidence-informed, and outcomes-focused.
- Identify opportunities for service innovation and expansion, particularly in response to commissioning priorities and gaps in local provision.
- Ensure alignment with organisational goals, sector best practice, and the diverse needs of disabled children and their families.
Commissioning and Partnership Engagement
- Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local authority commissioners, Integrated Care Boards, and strategic partners to influence commissioning decisions and secure long-term funding.
- Lead on tender submissions, funding proposals, and service agreements, ensuring alignment with local priorities and national policy developments.
Service Management and Quality Assurance
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and performance of a wide range of family support services, ensuring high standards of delivery and consistency across regions.
- Implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, using data, feedback, and impact reports to inform service improvements and demonstrate outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal, contractual, and safeguarding requirements.
Team Leadership and Culture
- Lead, support, and develop a geographically dispersed team of family support professionals, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Promote reflective practice, supervision, and professional development across the service.
Family and Community Engagement
- Champion co-production and user-led approaches, ensuring that families are meaningfully involved in the design, delivery, and evaluation of services.
- Ensure services are accessible, culturally competent, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of families, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised communities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial leadership experience within family support services, children’s services, or similar community-based roles.
- Proven success in working with commissioners and securing service contracts or grants.
- Deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by families of disabled children and young people.
- Strong strategic and operational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted services.
- Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams, build partnerships, and lead with compassion and clarity.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices, family support frameworks, and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Experience developing or delivering services within SEND, early help, or targeted family support frameworks.
- Familiarity with public sector commissioning cycles, procurement processes, and tender writing.
- Experience influencing policy or service planning at a local or national level.
Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply promptly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Corporate Partnership Executive
Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!
As part of Midland Air Ambulance Charity’s (MAAC) corporate team, the Corporate Partnership Executive is responsible for taking a proactive approach to raising the profile of the charity and deepening relationships with businesses in the communities we serve.
You will provide support to the Senior Partnership Executive and the wider team helping to implement the corporate fundraising strategy via in person and online engagement methods, leading on activity within Staffordshire.
Your focus will be to ensure income growth from corporate sources and activity comprising of new business development, account management and affinity partnerships. As a longstanding charity, we have established networks in place, however alongside this the post holder will need to innovate and develop new ways of working in line with the ever-changing external environment (i.e., global/national trends, corporate best practise such as CSR and ESG) as well as in response to opportunities and challenges happening in the south of our region.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our stakeholders and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Post holders will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Registered Charity
101 - 500
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.
In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.
This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
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A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months)
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
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A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
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IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Personal Assistant to the Chair
Closing Date: 25th April
Interviews: 9th and 14th May
Contract: 14 hours per week (flexible hours spread across 4-5 days to be discussed at interview)
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Chair of the Board. Reporting to the Governance Manager & Deputy Secretary, you will be part of the Finance and Assurance directorate.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing personal assistance to the Chair, including the coordination of a confidential calendar, managing requests for attendance, travel arrangements, meeting and event coordination, and ensuring the effective use of the Chair’s time. A high level of confidentiality and discretion will be essential in all aspects of your work. While the primary focus will be supporting the Chair, there may be occasional personal assistant support required for other Trustees.
You will bring extensive experience as a Personal Assistant, particularly in supporting senior staff and working within a large organisation. Experience working with C-Suite executives or Non-Executive Directors/Trustees is essential, along with an understanding of their priorities and the demands of their roles.
You will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, who manages the Chief Executive’s schedule and personal arrangements, and with our Governance Admin Co-ordinator, who books travel and accommodation for board and committee meetings. Together, you will ensure the Chair has a well-organised calendar and is fully briefed in advance of key events.
The role is home-based, though you will be required to attend meetings in person, so a current UK passport and residence in the UK are essential.
The Society is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with dementia and, as a learning organisation, has individuals living with dementia among its board and committee members. We are committed to upholding our values and are looking for someone with a positive attitude, who is passionate about good governance and making a meaningful difference to those living with dementia.
About You
- Experience in supporting C-Suite directors: Demonstrable experience providing high-level administrative support to senior executives, effectively managing their needs and priorities.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities seamlessly.
- Complex diary management with the proven ability to manage intricate and demanding diaries, coordinating meetings, travel, and events efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Meticulous in managing itineraries and all related logistics, ensuring everything is in order.
- Collaborative and flexible, always ready to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
Person Specification
- Proactive and able to take initiative, with a strong ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment.
- Tact and diplomacy - Diplomatic and professional, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with care and discretion.
- in managing complex workloads, consistently delivering quality results within tight deadlines.
- Anticipates needs and plans ahead to ensure smooth operations and the successful delivery of tasks.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.