Operations Manager Roles Jobs

The post holder will lead Refugee Support Devon (RSD) in achieving its mission and strategic goals. This person will act as RSD’s primary ambassador, advocate, and spokesperson, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community. They will provide strategic leadership, operational management and financial oversight of RSD, working closely with staff and the Trustee Board to manage and progress the organisation.

Youth Business International (YBI) seeks an accomplished new-business specialist with proven success securing six and seven-figure partnerships to develop innovative and strategic partnership proposals.

About the role.

YBI is seeking a senior new business development specialist who can utilise a qualified pipeline to secure six and seven-figure partnerships. The candidate will also work cross-functionally to develop innovative and strategic partnership proposals to take to market. This is a delivery-focused contract role for up to 12 months and will suit an accomplished business development specialist.

The role will focus on two key areas:

• Delivering income for YBI’s global operations:
  • Secure a minimum of £1.5 million of core funding for YBI’s global operations for 2025-26
  • Develop multi-year funding opportunities via partnerships with corporates, philanthropy and other funding sources that deliver further, significant contribution to YBI’s global operations for 2026-2028
• Lead generation and cultivation:
  • Significantly increase outreach and cultivation of new business opportunities including corporate and philanthropic partnerships
  • Increase new business conversion rates to deliver short and medium-term funding
  • Identify and qualify new prospective funding partners

Who we are looking for.

We seek an accomplished business development specialist who is tenacious and talented at securing six and seven-figure multi-year partnerships with corporate partners in an international context. Building on an impressive roster of funders that include JP Morgan, Google, Standard Chartered and Accenture, there is significant scope for the incumbent to secure transformational funding that will impact the lives of thousands of young entrepreneurs across multiple geographies.

You will have proven experience in identifying, engaging, and securing bespoke multi-year corporate and/or philanthropic partnerships at the six and seven-figure level, building a new business pipeline and successfully securing new income, and working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The role reports to the CEO and will work cross-functionally across the directorate and report regularly to the to the Baord.

You will be given freedom to focus on partnership development with the resource support of a team without line management responsibilities.

If you are a strategic, proactive and resilient relationship builder who is confident engaging with senior stakeholders across the private sector, with a vision for securing global strategic partnerships with proven impact, please get in touch.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader to join our Children & Young People's Domestic Abuse team in Lancashire , working 37.5 hours per week.

You will be responsible for a team of Caseworkers supporting young people who have witnessed Domestic Abuse from the age of 5 - 18 years. The caseworkers work on a one to one basis with those affected, as well as providing group sessions to suitable cohorts. Support is provided mainly within schools however interventions can also take place within local communities.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based from either Preston, Accrington or Blackpool office. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

As a Team Leader you will be:

Ensuring the delivery of excellent services to victims in accordance with service specifications and performance targets. Supporting and effectively managing operational staff, to achieve the overall aim of supporting clients meeting the VS Servic e Model.

The role will work collaboratively with the Operations Manager/Management team, in the implementation of the VS business plan and the continuous development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for clients.

This role will focus on the performance management of direct line reports including the allocation/auditing of cases and the collation of service performance reports, measuring KPIs and quality compliance.

You will need: -

• Considerable experience of working with children and young people, experience of delivering groups would be advantageous.
• You will have a thorough understanding of the impact of Domestic Abuse on children and young people.
• Experience of risk assessment and case management.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness.

Title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (internally this role is known as Senior Skylight Psychologist) or Practitioner Psychologist (internally known as Skylight Psychologist)

The Skylight Psychologist role is offered as a development opportunity for candidates in the first 18 months post qualification. There would be the opportunity to progress to the Senior Skylight Psychologist role when they meet the relevant clinical and leadership competencies.

Qualifications: You must be a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the HCPC. For the Skylight Psychologist role, we will consider applications from individuals due to complete doctoral training.

Hours: Part-time and full-time opportunities available, Monday to Friday. We understand prospective candidates may want to take on this role alongside other commitments. Therefore, we are very open to considering a range of part-time working arrangements in line with Crisis’ Flexible Working Policy. Please let us know what working arrangements you are looking for when completing the application form.

Salary: Full-time salaries are as follows:

Skylight Psychologist:

• Qualified within the last 18 months:

• £50,148 per annum

Senior Skylight Psychologist:

• 18 months to 4 years qualified - £57,755 per annum.

• 5 to 7 years qualified - £60,454 per annum.

• 8+ years qualified - £64,504 per annum.

Please note if you are working part-time these salaries will be pro rata. Our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.

Location: Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, London, Harlesden, NW10 4LT. This is a mainly onsite role, so you can support our members and team face to face, but some homeworking (likely one day per week) may be an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

About the role 

We are committed to ending the homelessness of more people using our direct services, including people with complex needs. To do this, we are seeking either full-time or part-time Practitioner Psychologists to join our fantastic team in Crisis Skylight Brent.

In this role, you will be supporting our bold and diverse operation in Brent that includes our non-commissioned Skylight Service, the commissioned and outcome-based Single Homeless Prevention Service and The Single Homeless Refugee Housing & Integration Service. We support around 1400 people affected by homelessness per year and in the last 12 months ended homelessness for 446 people, predominantly in by sourcing accommodation in the private rented sector. You will also be part of the local leadership group and as such get involved in our outward facing place-based work that aims to shape better system responses to homelessness, working with colleagues from the Local Authority and NHS and the local community and voluntary service.

You will form part of the local Leadership team, supporting the implementation of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs). You will support the delivery of our work to members by offering training and leading reflective practice for staff and providing direct services to members at times.

You will also be a part of a national psychology team made up of a Lead Clinical Psychologist, two Regional Lead Clinical Psychologists, and seven Practitioner Psychologists as well as one Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists on placements.

At Crisis, we understand more and more Practitioner Psychologists are taking on multiple part-time opportunities within the NHS, academic, private practice and the third sector as this has been the case with our own team. Crisis and our members have benefited from employing people with a variety of different work experience and we are therefore open to considering a range of part-time working arrangements. This an opportunity for you to work within an agile and progressive charity where you can influence psychologically informed ways of working to end homelessness for good.

You will join an extraordinary team of frontline lead workers with a focus on people facing homelessness who have survived a range of difficult and traumatic experiences. 

About you 

We are looking for people who are community focused and driven by our shared values. This role brings a real opportunity to be creative and flexible in our approach to working psychologically with people who face multiple disadvantages, and to support the staff teams via training and reflective practice.

There are opportunities to provide direct support as well as working extensively with local teams and other parts of the organisation to influence policy and practice developments. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience of working within complex systems and you may have direct experience of working with people who experience homelessness.

You will be excited by the prospect of working innovatively to deliver services locally alongside the Skylight team, as well linking in closely with the wider Psychology team to develop the service. You will be committed towards social justice, and to being an advocate for those we work with and for breaking down the systemic barriers that exclude those who need most support.

We welcome informal conversations to learn more about the role with a member of our Skylight Psychology Team, please email us and we will arrange a call.

We would also strongly encourage you to visit Crisis Skylight Brent prior to applying. We are holding an open evening on Tuesday 8 April between 5pm to 7pm at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, London, Harlesden, NW10 4LT to meet with the Skylight Director and Director of Operations. 

If you’re unable to make the open evening, please email us and we will arrange for you to visit the Skylight at another time.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

• Flexible working  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly. 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

As a member of the Practitioner Psychology Team, you will have:

• Access to funds to support CPD as part of a wider commitment to ensure meeting HCPC standards.

• Reimbursement of costs to join a professional body (e.g., ACP/BPS)

• Bi-annual away day with the Team

• Access to high quality clinical and professional supervision

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. When answering the screening questions please do be thorough, reflecting on your experience to date and using relevant examples. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 23:55

Interview date and location: Monday 28 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Brent, 1-2 Bank Buildings, High St, Haselden, NW10 4LT.

The interview will involve meeting with a panel of key stakeholders for the role and participating in a formal interview with a Senior Skylight Psychologist, Lead Psychologist, Director of Operations and Skylight Director.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Volunteering Coordinator  

Reporting to: Volunteer Recruitment Manager 

Salary: £24,570 - £25,340 pro rata  

Hours: Flexible between 30-37.5 hours per week  

Terms: Permanent, 25 days Holiday pa (pro rata, exc. Bank Holidays), 5% pension contribution  

Location: Bristol with occasional travel 

Closing Date:  9:00am 14th April with interviews being held on 21st, 23rd and 24th April, however applications will be reviewed as they are received and FSSW may close the role at an earlier date.

About FareShare South West 

FareShare South West (FSSW) joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. 

By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet. 

FSSW is an independent local charity, working in partnership with FareShare UK. By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others. 

Purpose of the role:  

Volunteers are the backbone of our operation at FSSW, we recruit over 350 volunteers from a myriad of backgrounds, who make up around 90% of our team. The volunteers help with every aspect of the operation from driving our vans, picking orders to administrative duties.  They gift their time to FSSW for many reasons including wanting to be part of the solution to food waste, ensuring perfectly good in-date surplus reaches people in need, giving back to their local community or some are looking for professional and/or personal development.

We have built a volunteer programme which supports a wide demographic of people. This role will primarily lead on: 

Rota and Data Management 

• Work with the Warehouse Managers and the wider FSSW team to ensure the roles advertised reflect the needs of the operation 

• Work with the Volunteer Recruitment Manager to ensure the rota is filled and monitor patterns, themes or fluctuations.

• Attend any required meetings with the operations team around volunteer roles, rota, and retention.

• Ensure the CRM system (Salesforce) is kept up to date

• Maintain volunteer information and confidentiality, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies 

Recruitment and Retention Support 

• Support the Volunteer recruitment manager in aspects of the recruitment process including responding to enquiries, inductions and developing the volunteer retention and recruitment plan.

• Work with the wider FSSW team to support and develop volunteering opportunities for corporate supporters and food partners 

• Work with the Head of Department, volunteering team & employability teams to feed into volunteer and employability programmes 

• Analyse and monitor volunteer retention, noting positive reasons for moving on and be part of developing strategies to improve retention  

Communications

• Respond to/answer any enquiries/communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems 

• Respond to volunteer no shows or gaps in the rota to solve any connected issues 

• Be part of delivering an ongoing internal communications plan to ensure staff and volunteers are up to date with plans, developments and activities involving volunteers

• Work with the communications and volunteering teams to actively engage and promote the volunteer programme across Bristol   

Volunteer experience and pastoral care

• Maintain a positive and supportive volunteer programme and experience 

• Lead on volunteer wellbeing throughout the shift and provide appropriate support where needed 

• Host corporate volunteering days across Bristol 

• Support and progress the volunteers FSSW journey and experience to create positive community impact and support volunteer retention 

• Work with the volunteer team to develop opportunities within the volunteer shift or events that enhance the volunteer experience, wellbeing, and retention.

• Ensure volunteer policies, procedures, and risk assessments are adhered to, including safeguarding with vulnerable adults 

Person specification – knowledge, skills, experience, and values:  

It is not expected that the successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.

Essential 

• A working knowledge of the voluntary sector and/or experience of carrying out voluntary work 

• An understanding of what drives volunteers 

• Experience managing and supporting volunteers and/or teams 

• Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with volunteers as well as a range of external partnerships and beneficiaries 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines 

• Working knowledge of software packages and databases and good IT skills   

• Ability to contribute data to and write reports for internal management purposes 

• Ability to inspire and motivate volunteers across the organisation 

• Willingness of occasional travel and work outside of standard working hours for specific events/requirements.

• An interest in and commitment to FareShare South West’s mission and core values 

• Integrity and sensitivity to vulnerability issues and different support needs 

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with volunteers 

Desirable 

• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure 

• Ability to follow processes with an attention to detail  

• Ability to analyse workforce requirements and targets 

• Administration experience, including database and record-keeping 

• Experience of supporting the pastoral care and professional development of others   

• Driving Licence 

Why work for FareShare South West? 

• Real Living Wage employer 

• Benchmarked pay scales 

• Employee Assistance Programme – free advice and counselling 

• Access to a free professional coach 

• Annual budget for personal development training for every staff member 

• Staff wellbeing group 

• Inclusive, welcoming culture 

• Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering and employability skills 

We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We value the positive impact that wide representation has on FareShare South West. 

We want to work with you to make sure that the recruitment process is accessible for you. If you have any questions about the post, please contact Samantha Robinson and Kate Meyler at 0117 954 2220 to let us know how we can support your access needs. 

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist (Girls and Gangs)

This is a new role focusing on working with girls who are at risk of entering the Criminal Justice System through their associations and links to Urban Street Gangs in Leeds. The Postholder will work on a 1:1 and group basis with girls in Leeds who have been identified by schools and partner agencies as needing additional input. Groups will take place in schools and in the community. The role will carry on essential partnership working across the sector to help improve responses to girls who are at risk. You will work with the purpose of providing appropriate emotional and practical support to young people experiencing sexual exploitation.  Working within a harm reduction ethos, you will be supporting young people to effectively safeguard them and reduce the risk of further exploitation, providing intensive 1-2-1 work and group work within a multi-agency approach.  You will ensure that young people are at the heart of our work to empower and effectively protect them. 

Job Title: Chief of Staff
Department: Executive
Responsible to: UWC International Executive Director
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working 
Salary: £46,200 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start Date: Ideally 1 May 2025 but flexible to accommodate candidate’s circumstances

Are you our new Chief of Staff?

We are searching for a Chief of Staff to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Director and driving forward strategic projects that are core to the operations of UWC International and the future of the UWC movement. As a trusted advisor, the Chief of Staff will enhance the effectiveness of the Executive Director by analysing complex issues, synthesising information, and preparing recommendations. They will oversee cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with UWC’s 2030 strategy, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define success, establish momentum, and transition initiatives to the appropriate UWC International Office teams.

This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and project management skills, as well as the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring experience in consulting or a similar strategic role, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to UWC’s mission of making education a force to unite people, nations, and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools and programmes with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams; they learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. 

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business.  For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

About UWC International 

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 85,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

UWC International London and Berlin

• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two paid days per year for volunteering and up to two paid days per year for study leave.

UWC International London

• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks/discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay and enhanced Paternity Pay
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a valid work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK  in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages). 

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description
• Explain why you want to join UWC International
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK
• Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews.  We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. 

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 6 April 2025

Interview and/or assessment dates: 
First round interviews on 10 and 11 April 2025 (remote)
Second round interviews on week beginning 14 April  2025 (remote/in-person)

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. 

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
 

We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator, you will be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the South East of England, supporting the Service Delivery and Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within the South East. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the South East area.

You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the South East branches.

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

The closing date for applications is 7 April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 18 April, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly. 

The Organisation:

Metra Living are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis. Metra Living, a subsidiary of L&Q Housing Trust, manages a portfolio of over 3,100 private rented sector homes across Greater London. They are committed to providing high-quality rental homes and exceptional customer service, ensuring residents have access to well-maintained properties and responsive support. With a strong focus on simplifying operations and enhancing the living experience for all residents, Metra Living is looking for an organised, diligent accounting professional to support their finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information.

The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and exposure to different elements of finance, including AR, AP, and reconciliations. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting key processes such as payment runs, invoice processing, and liaising with suppliers and internal teams, all while contributing to the smooth transition as Metra Living continues to evolve and separate from L&Q.

Key duties of the Accounts Assistant include:

• Handling AP duties such as weekly payment runs, processing invoices, and reconciling payments. You will partner with suppliers and work closely with departments to ensure accounts are updated and reconciled promptly.
• AR involvement will be minimal, but you will support the reconciliation process and work with the system for customer account management.
• Performing bank reconciliations, raising purchase orders, and managing both manual and automated processes, including scanning and processing invoices.
• Collaborating with both internal teams and external suppliers to resolve any queries and ensure smooth transactions.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures as part of a small but collaborative finance team.
• Assisting with additional tasks, including liaising with council tax offices and other third-party departments.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Essential experience in AP processing with the ability to hit the ground running and manage the day-to-day operations with minimal supervision.
• Basic accounting knowledge and experience with systems like Excel; ability to reconcile accounts and work with formulas.
• Desirable experience with Yardi or similar systems would be a bonus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – you will be interacting with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders, so the ability to build and maintain relationships is key.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage workload during fluctuating periods.
• A background in real estate, housing, or the commercial sector would be beneficial, though not essential.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – staff have the flexibility to work their contracted hours around the core hours of 9am – 5pm and can make flexible working requests that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Annual leave - 28 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays. This increases to 31 days after three years of service.
• Hybrid working – the role is based in East London, going into the offices once or twice per week.

Logistics

• Salary: £30,000 per annum.
• Location: East London (with flexible working options).

Metra Living is a growing and dynamic organisation. With their focus on transition and continued development within the private rented sector, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to expand their career in finance.

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be supporting King’s College London in the recruitment of a new Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting.

King’s College London is at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As we continue to grow and expand, our Finance team is undergoing an exciting transformation to support the university’s strategic ambitions. With a turnover approaching £1.5 billion, we are modernising our financial operations, enhancing our capabilities, supporting King’s to grow sustainably and fostering a culture of excellence to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape.

This is an exciting time to be part of King’s Finance. Our finance development programme focuses on delivering innovative solutions, improving processes, and enhancing a high performing, forward-thinking finance function. We are expanding Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance with dynamic, talented individuals in new areas of work who will contribute to this journey, helping us ensure the university’s financial sustainability while driving value for money.

The Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting, is part of the FP&A function management team, and will provide leadership to transform King’s College London’s financial reporting outputs and accessibility, ensuring it meets the needs of the university’s strategic and operational priorities. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will lead a team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management accounting and reporting, underpinned by robust governance, innovative tools, and efficient processes. This will include the use of data integration tools such as Power BI. The Deputy Director will play a central role in redesigning and delivering on King’s financial management reporting framework, leveraging systems such as Power BI and Agresso, and enhancing the reporting structures to align with the scale and nature of the university’s activities (including review/adjustments to the Chart of Management Accounts). The role will ensure that reporting outputs provide actionable insights, drive compliance with financial policies, and empower budget holders with accessible, quality-assured data, thereby also enabling the business partnering function to refocus. This role is pivotal in building a culture of accountability, consistency, and efficiency across the university’s financial management practices.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Reporting Framework

• Lead the design, implementation and operation of a new management reporting framework that aligns with King’s strategic and operational goals.
• Lead the development of a suite of consistent, quality-assured monthly and quarterly reporting products, accessible to stakeholders including through user friendly interfaces such as Power BI.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to ensure reporting outputs align with the needs of faculties, directorates, and other key areas of activity. Process and Efficiency Improvements
• Identify and take forward opportunities for automation and process efficiency in month-end accounting, including goods received not invoiced (GRNI) recognition and other ledger adjustments.
• Lead the implementation of a refreshed Chart of Accounts, ensuring the income and expenditure (I&E) management reporting structure reflects the university’s key activities.
• Review the utilisation of financial systems, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and value in management reporting activities.
• Develop a month-end timetable, working with relevant teams to enhance the reporting cycle, facilitating meaningful, risk-based financial reviews. Governance and Compliance
• Monitor financial management activities across faculties and directorates, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
• Develop and manage a financial controls framework, providing assurance over the accuracy and reliability of management reporting.
• Working with the Finance Business Partnering function, support the transition to new financial management practices, including in the roll-out of updated policies and training for budget holders. Team Leadership and Development
• Lead the central management accounting team, ensuring they are empowered, motivated, and effectively aligned with the department’s vision and goals.
• Provide professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a high performing, collaborative culture.
• Build strong links with other finance teams, ensuring alignment and integration across the Financial Strategy, Planning, and Performance service.

Stakeholder Engagement and Insight Delivery

• Act as a key advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Build relationships with budget holders, ensuring they have access to meaningful, actionable financial information.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance data quality, reporting tools, and user interfaces.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Our expectations

There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate:

• Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported.
• Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
• Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace.
• Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Phil Southern for a confidential discussion.

Your new company

One of the largest social housing providers in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their team. You would act as a vital link between the Finance and Operational service charge teams, optimising income and ensuring compliance and legislation to provide residents with fair and transparent charging.

Your new role


Responsibilities would include;

• Financial management, specialising in service charge operations
• Communicate effectively across all levels, influencing financial and strategic decisions
• Play a crucial role in understanding and managing the financial aspects of service charges, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic advisor to service charge teams, offering dedicated business partnering support.
• Lead financial planning and reporting for service charges, adhering to legal and audit requirements and ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, particularly Operations, and relevant external partners to enhance service charge processes
• Develop and adapt reporting processes to meet the specific needs of service charge management, providing insightful financial analysis

What you'll need to succeed

• Full CCAB accounting qualification, with active membership and supporting CPD.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience of finance business partnering, and evidence of strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn about service charges and legislation.

What you'll get in return

• £62,000 - £69,000 salary
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days expected in the office
• 25 days annual leave + 3 days Christmas closure
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 10.8% employer contribution

What you need to do now

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Production Officer
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week, Mon–Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 per annum, plus Into Film benefits
Location: On site London N1, UK. This role requires regular attendance at the London Into Film office in Angel Islington.

About Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards – the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person. 
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.

Role Summary

The Production Officer will provide support to the production team across all areas of production, including, but not limited to, camera operation, content editing, administration support, event production, and liaison with freelance editors.

Main Responsibilities:

• Work with the Video Content Manager and Videographer/Editor to film and edit content for a range of purposes, to a high standard. 
• In–person, attend the Into Film Festival, the Into Film Awards, as well as other scheduled shoots and/or junkets, to support the Video Content Manager, as necessary.  
• Support Producers to plan, deliver and evaluate audio visual content for teacher and youth audiences. 
• Work with all teams at Into Film to come up with creative ideas for video content, as and when required. 
• Support Video Content Manager and Videographer/Editor to create social media content for the Into Film (Edu) platform. 
• Support Video Content Manager to manage and maintain filming kit. 
• Provide administrative support to the team. 
• Provide cover for social media channels as and when required. 
• Support on commercial campaigns as and when required. 

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with Into Film’s stakeholders including teachers, children and young people, industry partners, funders, supporters, parents and carers, and members of the public.
• Commitment and active participation in helping Into Film live its EEDI values and ethos through everything it does.
• Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources.
• Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film’s work.

Person Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 years' experience planning, shooting and editing audio visual content for organisational digital and social media channels.  
• Experience editing using Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Premiere Pro. 
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.  
• Experience of working in a fast–paced production environment. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write accurately and correctly. 
• A keen eye for detail when reviewing moving image content and the ability feedback in a timely and cohesive manner.  
• A creative mindset with the ability to work collaboratively, sharing ideas and welcoming feedback.  
• Experience of working on multiple projects, keeping accurate records and communicating effectively. 
• Understanding the importance of monitoring and evaluation and the processes that make for successful gathering of information and feedback. 

Desirable:

• An interest in developing in camera operations and editing techniques. 
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office. 
• Experience working on educational content. 
• A love and knowledge of film. 

Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Annual Leave – 28 days (pro–rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Additional long service holiday award – after 3 years at Into Film, staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on your 4th anniversary at Into Film your leave entitlement will rise to 29 days, on your 5th anniversary, your entitlement will go up by another day to 30 days etc.
• Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution).
• Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. – all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of Into Film.
• Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Support for professional qualifications – money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role.
• Interest–free non–essential study loans.
• Interest–free bike/scooter/travelcard loan.
• Career break – up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years’ service (at managers’ discretion).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance. 
• Wisdom health cover – including £75 annual eye care cover, as well as health insurance (non–contributory, apart from employee tax contribution).
• BenefitHub portal – offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.

Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. This role requires regular attendance at the London Into Film office in Angel Islington.

We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours.

All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.

Closing: 8:00am, Monday 7th April 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

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No agencies please.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally respected organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, ensuring financial sustainability, effective governance and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. They will serve as the primary spokesperson for the World Heritage Site, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring experience in the culture or heritage sectors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, financial and fundraising knowledge, and a passion for Edinburgh’s historic environment. 

This role presents a chance to make a lasting impact on one of the world's most celebrated World Heritage Sites. 

Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive

We are seeking a Partnerships and Philanthropy Executive to play a vital role in supporting the generation of income from high-audiences, ensuring that the charity can be there to support everyone to get the healthcare they deserve.

Position: Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive

Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to Warwick, London, Birmingham 

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 21st April

Interview: W/C 28th April

The Role

As a Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive, you will play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of high-value supporters across corporate, philanthropic, and charitable trust income streams. You will support the cultivation and recruitment of supporters to the high-value giving club, while collaborating closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to develop and deliver impactful, multi-year partnerships that help to provide essential healthcare support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of philanthropic and corporate supporters, creating bespoke solicitation and stewardship plans.

• Collaborate with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to cultivate and steward key relationships, including working with membership teams and arranging visits to funded projects.

• Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of Payroll Giving Partnerships, creating impactful communications and reporting.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with philanthropy teams across member charities.

• Maintain up-to-date donor records on the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) and support reporting requirements.

• Ensure due diligence is completed and gift agreements are in place with the support of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Operations Team.

• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and reporting on portfolio progress.

• Work proactively within the wider fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.

• Collaborate across the directorate to maximize supporter lifetime value and achieve fundraising goals.

You will be expected to uphold best practices in supporter engagement, ensuring all activities comply with charity law, GDPR, and industry standards, while contributing to the overall success of the team and the charity’s mission. 

About You

You will need to be an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and build strong relationships. Your exceptional project management skills enable you to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively, while maintaining a high standard of work.

A true team player, you will thrive in collaborative environments and work well to commissioned briefs, always ensuring goals are met. Passionate and driven, you are committed to delivering results with a structured and detail-oriented approach.

While not essential, an understanding of fundraising, particularly through partnerships and philanthropic relationships, would be an asset, helping you contribute effectively to our fundraising goals.

Benefits Include:

• 10% Employers Pension Contribution

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum

• Flexible Working

• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff

• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities

• Health Cash Plan

• Company Rewards

• Plus many more great staff benefits!

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities, it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Partnerships & Fundraising Executive, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Philanthropy & Development Officer, Fundraising Partnerships Officer, Strategic Partnerships Executive,

Corporate Relations Executive, Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts Executive, Development Executive, Relationship Manager. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.