Registered Manager Jobs

About us
Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.

We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to harm reduction, substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.

You will have experience working with people actively using drugs and alcohol and be understanding of their circumstance.  You will have the drive to work with some of the most vulnerable and excluded people living in Tower Hamlets.

You will be an excellent communicator, have the ability to lead a small team, able to coordinate partnership working and create positive working relationships with a wide range of services.  You are creative, innovative and well organised.

About the role

•  Lead on the day to day running of the service, ensuring good practice and a non-judgemental, non-coercive approach is taken by the team.
• Oversee the team, carrying out regular supervisions and professional development plans.
• You will ensure policies, procedures, and quality control are in place for all people and staff when carrying their role.
• Deliver briefing & training sessions to a range of audiences, particularly focusing on the Reset Outreach & Referral provision.
• Collate and deliver monitoring and evaluation reports of the service, for commissioners & funders.
• You have excellent communication skills and can create positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external services.

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Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Monthly reflective practice
• Wide range of learning & development opportunities 

To apply
Please follow the link on the Charity Jobs website and submit your CV along with covering letter. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.  

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
On a rolling basis

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:

• Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
• Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
• Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
• Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need

GISF was established almost 20 years ago, but only began operating as a legally-registered entity in February 2024. Our finance policies and procedures are compliant with relevant requirements, but require continued strengthening to align with growth plans.
 

The Job

• Part-time – working 15 hours per week
• Salary: up to £65,000 per year, pro rata (depending on experience)
• Reporting to: Executive Director
• Supervises: Finance Officer
• Location: London, UK

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave increasing after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Employer Pension contributions
• A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training

Role Description
The Finance Manager plays a leadership role within GISF, overseeing all aspects of the organization's financial management and ensuring its long-term financial sustainability. This position not only leads the development and execution of GISF’s financial planning and systems but also drives the financial strategy, aligning it with GISF’s broader organizational goals and priorities.

Working closely with the Executive Director and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Finance Manager ensures that GISF’s financial operations support the organization's mission and strategic direction. The role includes providing expert financial guidance to GISF's partners and stakeholders to ensure financial interoperability and collaboration across projects. Additionally, the Finance Manager oversees all internal and external financial reporting, auditing, and statutory compliance, contributing significantly to the organization’s governance and decision-making processes.

By working with key internal teams, the Finance Manager ensures GISF’s financial stability, including managing reserve funds, overseeing payroll, grant budgeting, and financial reporting to donors. This role is pivotal in shaping GISF's financial strategy, advising on new income streams, managing relationships with external financial bodies, and ensuring the organization meets all statutory and donor requirements.

An onboarding plan will be negotiated with the successful candidate, for additional hours per week to be worked during the initial month/s of the role.
 

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Collaborate with the Treasurer to produce financial reports and present them to the Board.
• Ensure timely and compliant financial submissions for the Annual Report.
• Oversee all internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with external regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of GISF’s internal financial policies
• Ensure GISF’s compliance with all external and statutory regulations.

Strategy

• Lead the development of annual and long-term financial plans to support GISF’s strategic aims and maintain a stable financial base.
• Prepare and propose the annual budget, aligned with GISF's strategic priorities, for approval by the Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body, and relevant committees.
• Monitor GISF’s financial performance against the agreed annual budget and long-term forecasts.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to key staff, aiding decision-making and enabling effective planning.

Internal Finance

• Provide expert advice and leadership to the Senior Leadership Team and Board on all financial matters, including cash flow, banking, value for money, and exploring new income streams.
• Support the Finance Officer in the execution of their duties.
• Manage GISF’s reserve funds and ensure adherence to the reserve fund policy.
• Lead the production and submission of GISF CIC accounts and financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
• Handle the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Liaise with external bodies such as HMRC, pension providers, banks, Companies House, and external accountants.
• Oversee GISF CIC’s payroll processes, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
• Ensure financial returns are completed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with statutory obligations.
• Where required, support the Operations Team with the implementation of of GISF’s procurement processes.

Programme Finance

• Lead the financial input for the development of budgets for new funding opportunities, ensuring full cost coverage in project proposals.
• Oversee the Finance Officer’s grant management, including the preparation of financial reports to donors, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Provide training and support to Budget Holders and Budget Managers, ensuring they fully understand and are accountable for the financial aspects of their roles.

 
Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Professionally qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience of working within donor compliance frameworks, particularly USAID, FCDO and ECHO, or experience of other highly regulated programmes.
• Experience of governance and working within a governance framework
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to write policies and undertake formal presentations to staff and Board
• Strong management and leadership skills, both in relation to own staff, but also in relation to advising colleagues and in relation to ensuring employee engagement with change processes
• Able to make sound business decisions and identify key business opportunities and challenges
• Understanding and appreciation for overseas development work
• Knowledge of financial legislation, regulations and statutory frameworks, ideally including those relating to Community Interest Companies and the charitable sector
• Ability to network and establish good working relationships with a variety of contacts, comfortably engaging with people at a range of levels, as well as with those who have both significant and limited technical understanding of GISF’s work.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and motivated by honing skills and working as part of a new team that is developing effective ways of working.
• Committed to the vision, mission and values of GISF.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for service excellence and business growth? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is looking for an innovative Service and Business Development Manager to lead the operational management of our counselling service and drive the development of our commercial opportunities.

Why Join Us?
At Strides, we bridge the gap in mental health services by providing affordable, long-term counselling. We also maximise the social value of our spaces to empower individuals and communities. Your work will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service and administration team.
• Develop partnerships and manage commercial room hire to maximise income.
• Collaborate on service policies, marketing, and business development.
• Lead on health & safety, building management, and service delivery.

About You:
You bring experience in managing community counselling services, leading diverse teams, and building impactful partnerships. You’re organised, proactive, and ready to inspire your team and the community we serve.

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. 

Location: Based in London, one day per week or two days per fortnight, with options for homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

About the role 

Homelessness is a scandal for our society. At Crisis, we are building a future where everyone has a safe, stable place to call home. As we launch into our bold new strategy, we need someone to grow, shape, and inspire our Corporate Partners, driving impact and accelerating their role in ending homelessness. 

As a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager at Crisis, you will step into a dynamic and rewarding role, where you can exercise your entrepreneurial spirit and proactive relationship management to drive bold, lasting change. 

In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of corporate partners with a focus on growth, crafting innovative engagement plans and fostering meaningful relationships to maintain, expand and diversify their support. Your creativity and strategic thinking will be essential in delivering transformative results, helping us meet ambitious income goals and fuelling our mission to end homelessness. 

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with teams across Crisis, ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience are at the core of our partnerships. You will thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, where your ideas and contributions will be essential to success. 

What you’ll bring: 

• A demonstrable ability to deliver exceptional account management and build high-impact partnerships. 

• A track record of hitting and exceeding targets through a creative and strategically minded approach. 

• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire stakeholders at all levels. 

• A strong understanding of CSR and sustainability, paired with a proactive, innovative mindset. 

• A deep commitment to equity and to Crisis’ vision of a world without homelessness. 

This is your opportunity to bring real change to the lives of thousands of people across the UK at risk of or experiencing homelessness. In return, you will be supported in working towards your own personal goals, gaining valuable and diverse experience to drive your career forward. Join us and help us achieve the bold ambitions we strive for, to end homelessness for good. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

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:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 

• 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 around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly  

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

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. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 at 23:55

Frist round of interviews will take place w/c 20 January via Microsoft Teams

Interview process: First round competency-based interview with second round likely to include a short presentation or written task.

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  

Job role: Programmes Manager

Salary: £45,000, plus generous benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time/Part -time: 35 hours; flexible working considered

Key dates: Closes 23:59, Monday 6 January 2025, Interviews w/c 20 January 2025

Foundations strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together we achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. We focus on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change. We’re an organisation with ambitious aims and our people are essential to our success.

The Programmes Team at Foundations plays a key role in the generation of actionable evidence in early intervention and children’s social care. We strive to raise the standards and volume of good quality research in the sector by identifying promising interventions and building up and strengthening the sector’s capacity to take part in, learn from and use high quality evidence.

We use programme funding as a mechanism to support the generation of new evidence where there are gaps, and as a lever by which to influence the standards of research in the wider sector. As a What Works Centre, we fund the delivery of a programme in order to commission an independent evaluation to determine the impact of these interventions on outcomes of interest.

The Programmes Team is responsible for ensuring grant funding and commissioning are done to the highest standards across the organisation and the team also oversees a varied portfolio of delivery grants.

Our Programme Managers span many areas of expertise. We're therefore looking for an individual to join our team, with strong experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Project management and/or programme management

· Grant making or commissioning

· Grant management.

We are particularly keen to see applicants with the above experience who have worked in the early intervention and children's social care sector and/or research sector. We also welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of children's social care, or who have worked directly in practice.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all our employees. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe it’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of our stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’s. We work in a hybrid and flexible way at Foundations that recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.

Closing Date: 23:59, Monday 6 January 2025

Interviews (Virtual): w/c 20 January 2025

Our Human Resources Manager is a senior role working closely with the Head of Finance and Internal Operations, the Chief Executive and the Human Resources Strategic Projects Lead in the delivery of a professional, progressive and proactive Human Resources function, working in line with our values. You will have the opportunity to shape our approach to this important function, will work with brilliant and friendly colleagues and will go home every day knowing you have made a difference.

You will support the senior leadership team, managers and staff throughout the organisation to deal with HR related matters in whatever form they take. You will manage a busy caseload, advising on performance, absence and sickness management, recruitment and retention in line with employment law, our policies and good HR practice, as well as ensuring good HR administration throughout the employment life-cycle. You will provide informal advice, coaching and mentoring to managers on all aspects of employee relations, through a variety of 1-1 meetings, informal training sessions/workshops and briefings. You’ll meet regularly with managers to develop a thorough understanding of their needs, and help them to identify and resolve emergent issues before they become more serious. You will also be responsible for more strategic matters such as development of employment policies, procedures and practices, our learning and development offer and management of our payroll.

We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with good knowledge of employment law and HR good-practice and some knowledge of payroll. As part of a small team, we need someone with experience to deal with the multiple facets of HR and someone who is a “doer”. You will be able to work flexibly, independently and ​​have a willingness to take on new challenges and lead in your area of expertise. We are looking for ​​an individual with strong organisational and administration skills, who can comfortably balance operational day-to-day tasks alongside the provision of insight and expertise into long term projects and initiatives. Empathy and an understanding of the importance of process are important characteristics.

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation, working strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat. 

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Risk Manager, to manage and improve Battersea’s existing enterprise risk management approach at a strategic and operational level. 

To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience of being a risk leader, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, and practical application of risk management across a similarly sized organisation, with significant analytical skills. 

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 6th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th & 20th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are working in partnership with the Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) who are seeking a Fundraising Manager to manage their income generation via fundraising. The role will focus on enabling the growth and advancement of their mission in line with their strategic plan, whilst increasing opportunities for the development of new and existing projects.

MVS is a recognised national maritime training organisation, and a UK registered charity with more than 20 units around the country providing training to nationally and internationally recognised standards, serving local communities especially in times of need or emergency and taking part in resilience exercises ashore and afloat.

In this newly created post, the Fundraising Manager will lead on fundraising strategy and activity and will identify and develop a range of relevant income streams and opportunities to meet income targets, including trust and grants, corporate partnerships and legacy fundraising. Building on existing networks to develop strong relationships with members, key donors and sponsors, you will be able to analyse activity, providing accurate reporting on fundraising targets and income, whilst ensuring compliance and implementing best practice with respect to fundraising.

You will:

• Have fundraising experience with demonstrable management of a diverse range of income streams such as corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors and individual giving.
• Be results-driven with proven success of writing and delivering fundraising proposals, and meeting income targets.
• Be highly numerate and confident in handling financial data, and the ability to assimilate complex information.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines around fundraising including Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.
• Have effective marketing capability including website, content, press and social media, with knowledge of digital marketing tools e.g. CANVA / Mailchimp.

We are seeking a strong generalist fundraiser, with exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (both written and oral). You will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and be self-motivated. This rewarding role will come with the autonomy to shape and lead a new approach to fundraising for MVS, and you will have the opportunity to manage own time and workload.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, 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.

Location: Home based/Remote

Salary: £34,000 – 38,000, based on £42,500 - £47,500 FTE

Closing date for applications: 12 January 2025

Interview date: 22 January in London

Are you ready to support a dedicated team of expert practitioners supporting young prison leavers to transform their lives? Switchback supports young Londoners to live life differently after prison with award-winning results. At the heart of the organisation, our Delivery Team has grown quickly over the last four years to ten Switchback Mentors with two Delivery Managers and a Pathways Partnership Manager.

The Delivery Manager role leads on ensuring our team of Switchback Mentors, who work within prisons and the community, have the support, systems and processes in place to deliver the Switchback programme effectively, maximising the impact for Trainees. Caseloads are deliberately small; Mentors work with no more than five Trainees at a time, with an annual Trainee minimum target of 10-12.

The post holder will be responsible for line managing Switchback Mentors, providing support, development, and motivation to ensure the delivery of the Switchback programme to a high standard, in line with the organisation's approach and values. Additionally, they will ensure that the Delivery Team’s operational processes are well-developed and effectively implemented.

Working alongside the Head of Delivery, CEO and one other Delivery Manager, you will ensure that the insights from our work with Trainees inform the continued development of our programme and methodology. You will also support the Head of Delivery to implement improvements to our model, including piloting and assessing new approaches and adaptations, so we can continuously strengthen and grow our offer to reach more men in the justice system.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a skilled Bid Manager and Proposal Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department at Social Interest Group (SIG). This role is key to driving our growth and enhancing the delivery of our vital services.

As Bid Manager and Proposal Writer, you will lead competitive tendering processes, craft compelling bids and proposals, and provide strategic insight into market trends to guide organisational development. You will also play a pivotal role in producing high-quality proposals that clearly articulate our vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality submissions, and ensure our proposals align with both national policies and the needs of local communities.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of Social Interest Group (SIG). As a Bid Manager and Proposal Writer, you will be at the forefront of making a real difference by securing vital contracts and partnerships that support our mission of empowering vulnerable people. Your ability to create engaging, well-crafted proposals will be instrumental in helping SIG grow its impact and achieve its objectives. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, based in our central office in Islington, hybrid with flexible work from home available. You will also be expected to travel across London and the South East, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits. 

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role with responsibilities such as securing new bids and/or retaining existing contracts.
• Demonstrated expertise in bid and proposal writing, including reviewing and editing content.
• Proficiency with IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to create engaging, high-quality content, with strong proofreading skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with tender portals and the ability to navigate them efficiently.
• Willingness to travel to attend market engagement events and service visits for a deeper understanding of SIG's offerings.
• Research skills to review and synthesise large amounts of information, informing model development and shaping tender responses. 

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Who we are looking for: We are seeking an individual who is experienced in charity sector work and is enthusiastic about building community and assisting people in hardship and poverty. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of welfare rights advice work and a background in the charity sector. They will have a vision for how to help the charity reach it’s potential and continue the legacy of excellent advice provision that is already established.

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, dynamic and enjoy leading a small team of staff and volunteers. They will have a high level of English language skills both written and oral and will be a good listener able to empathize with people in distress.

Responsibilities include:

· Responsible for the day to day running of the Centre, including recruiting, training, monitoring and support of staff and volunteers.

· Securing funding agreements through writing funding bids and building partnership work.

· Lead on the promotion of the Charity and liaison with other organisations, including statutory bodies such as HMRC, Charity Commission and Borough Council, plus churches and church organisations, councillors, food banks and the local MP.

· Maintain adequate records and provide full reports and statistics for funding bodies and trustee meetings.

· Counting and securing daily cash takings and liaison with Treasurer to establish budgets and monitor cash flow

· Keep up to date with relevant legislation.

· Identify need in the community and set up appropriate groups/projects to address those needs, in consultation with the Board of Trustees

· Manage a complaints process approved by the Trustees.

· Overseeing staff welfare rights and employment advice casework and manage the casework systems.

· Overseeing enquiries in person, by telephone and by email.

· Overseeing case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, monitoring, and reporting

· Undertake any other reasonable requests, consistent with the purpose of the post, as directed by the Board of Trustees including occasional advice appointments.

Personal Qualities and Skills

There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder will be a practising Christian.

Experience of using IT case management databases

Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally

Facilitation skills

Customer focused

Ability to recognise key issues and recommend actions

Ability to prioritise

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Ability to achieve solutions using own initiative

Operates effectively under pressure

Ability to work co-operatively with others and gain the trust and respect of colleagues

Ability to work on own initiative

Willingness to undertake job related training

Ability to develop and support group work

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to motivate others

Experience of delivering advice and guidance

Experience of managing others and supervising casework

Qualifications:

Essential: GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English – Grade C and above.

Desirable: Advice and guidance qualifications

Safeguarding:

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a requirement once a conditional offer of employment is made to successful candidates.

Application deadline:

Applications must be received in the format stated above by Wednesday 8th January 2025. Interviews are currently scheduled for Wednesday 15th January 2025

About BIG Alliance

BIG Alliance (Businesses for Islington Giving) delivers business-supported employee volunteer programmes to strengthen links between businesses, community organisations and education institutions across Islington. In doing so, it aims to help address issues of poverty and isolation, which are prevalent across the borough, despite the perception of Islington being an area of high wealth. 47.5% of primary school children in Islington live in poverty, the third highest rate in London.

Established in 2012, BIG Alliance aims to make community investment easier, more effective and more rewarding for its business members.  It is a partnership between, East London Business Alliance – a registered charity that has been supporting the social and economic regeneration of east London for 30 years, Macquarie Group – principal funder and founder, and Islington Giving - funder and founder.  To date, BIG Alliance has placed more than 9,000 business professionals into volunteering opportunities within over 200 community organisations, schools, colleges and universities.

ELBA has an excellent employees benefits package including generous leave, flexible balance between working from home and the office, above sector average maternity and paternity pay, 5% pension contribution, life assurance, and a great learning and development programme, including access to free accredited courses up to degree and post-graduate level. 

Purpose of the job
The main purpose of the job is to facilitate development and delivery of the BIG Alliance’s skills-based volunteering programme, which utilises the skills, experience and sector-specific expertise of employees within our business partners to support Islington’s community organisations and residents.

Our skilled volunteers are placed with a community partner or beneficiary either individually or join one of our annual programmes which include: CoRe (Community Resourcing), Board Builders, Leaders in Partnership and Time to Talk. Over 2,500 employees have been placed as skilled volunteers through BIG Alliance since 2012 providing expertise in law, finance, IT, HR, and marketing and communications to name just a few.

The postholder will be responsible for the successful delivery of various aspects of this programme, delivering exciting, innovative employer supported volunteering projects that meet the expectations of specific corporate supporters, and the needs of the community with key geographical focus in Islington.

Job Description
Main duties:
• Collaborate closely with community partners, corporate partners and BIG team to understand community needs and design appropriate employee volunteering activities to address these needs
• Develop relationships and effective partnerships with key stakeholders in the community including the local authority and community infrastructure support organisations to maximise the impact of BIG Alliance’s work.
• Support the delivery of all business skills activity and the wider BIG Alliance programmes.
• Proactively market volunteering programmes to BIG Alliance corporate partners.
• Source, place and manage cohorts of corporate volunteers in line with business plan and project targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with community affairs team with BIG Alliance corporate partners, ensuring that these companies are supported to develop employee volunteering and other initiatives that meet their targets, priorities and strategies.
• Implement effective evaluation and impact measurement tools in line with BIG Alliance corporate partner requirements, ensuring that evaluation informs best practise to ensure continuous improvement.
• Work on any projects with BIG Alliance, as and when required.

General
• Develop a broad knowledge of regeneration programmes and local authority priorities in Islington.
• Use BIG Alliance’s internal systems to maintain records and report progress, including due diligence and volunteer recording via Salesforce
• Ensure that effective project management systems for monitoring and evaluation are in place and keep detailed records.
• Proactively generate case studies, news articles, photos and social media content to promote the work of BIG Alliance in line with BIG Alliance communication targets and protocols.
• Collaborate with other BIG Alliance colleagues on projects where appropriate and contribute to the development of BIG Alliance/ELBA as an organisation overall.
• Adhere to and implement policies, including equal opportunities and health and safety.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Events Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey​
Up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an Events Manager who will be responsible for leading the events programme. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises our profile.

Reporting to the Head of Communication, the Events Manager will work closely with the organisation senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funder engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income.

You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement and contributions to the Rainbow Trust special events and sports programme.

What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.

• A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service.

• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.

• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of Events– working to secure new events with an understanding of Special Events Committees and networks.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Registered Charity No: 1070532

Role Title: Temporary Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £41,463.70 FTE per year (pro-rata to 4 days per week)
Contract length: 12 months (fixed term) March 2025 to March 2026
Location: Hoxton, London UK

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025
Shortlisting / Interviews: second half of January 2025
Start Date: March 2025

Counterpoints Arts is a leading national organisation working at the intersection of arts, migration and social change. For 12 years, Counterpoints Arts has been at the vanguard of cultural commissioning and practice, supporting and producing the arts by and about migrants and refugees, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and welcomed within British arts, history and culture.

The range of Counterpoints Arts’ work has grown considerably since it was founded in 2012 and we are now seeking someone to lead on Operations Management whilst our current Operations Manager is on maternity leave. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of our charity’s operations, including overseeing day-to-day administrative, financial, and HR functions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and have a strong background in charity operations or a similar role within the nonprofit sector. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone whose values align with the charity's mission and overall team culture.

Counterpoints Arts aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds to its team. We particularly welcome applications from those who have been historically excluded from the cultural sector, including people with lived experience of displacement, people of colour and other ethnic global majoraties, people who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled people and people from a working class background.

Other details:

• Good employee benefits, including flexible working, access to an EAP programme, individual wellbeing budget, 28 days leave including bank holidays (pro-rata) and a dedicated training budget

Responsibilities:

Overall, the role involves ensuring smooth daily operations and charity compliance, managing office administration, supporting team productivity and wellbeing, and liaising with external stakeholders and suppliers.

Finance and Fundraising:

• Ensure financial compliance and oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, and grant payments.

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and planning with the Director.

• Monitor charity management accounts, project income, and expenditure.

• Manage year-end accounts, filing with the Charity Commission, and Company House.

• Write funding applications and reports, maintain funder relationships, and ensure grant reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure provisional figures are submitted to various funders and entities

• Write narrative report to go alongside financial report for year end accounts

Board and Senior Management Team:

• Support the Director in preparing Board papers

• Support SMT meetings and assist the Board with reminders and actions

• Update the Risk Register every 6 months according to updates agreed at Board meetings

​HR and Policy:

• Lead on HR activities, annual leave, TOIL, pensions, and contract administration.

• Oversee payroll, recruitment, staff wellbeing, and compliance with employment law.

• Manage temporary staff and freelancers, and update HR policies as needed.

• Lead on the annual team training programme and supporting team with individual

  training ambitions

• Support all staff with wellbeing needs and help address issues with individual wellbeing.

• Organise team training, away days, and foster a positive team culture.

• Ensure staff adherence to policies (e.g., annual leave, sickness, TOIL) and promote

  inclusive work practices.

• Support with Risk Assessments and Safeguarding assessments and help respond to safeguarding concerns or incidents

• Support with Activity Planning

• Support with any placements/internships

• Organise annual DBS checks for all staff

IT:

• Manage all IT systems used by the team of staff and freelancers, including Slack and Google Workspace.

• Oversee CA website management including updates and resolving issues as needed with the web developers

• Communicate any server or IT issues promptly with the team

• Encourage best practice for cyber security to all team members and work with staff to resolve any cyber security issues that arise Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Law, Data Protection, Health & Safety and Employment Law, and support implementation of relevant policy with the Board and Senior Management Team.

Office Management:

• Manage office logistics, filing, GDPR compliance, and health and safety.

• Ensure safeguarding protocols are in place, reporting issues to the landlord/Building Manager as needed

• Manage insurance renewal and any issues with insurance throughout the year, including

  additional insurance premiums / cover and any claims

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.

• Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets.

• Excellent attention to detail: Highly organised with a focus on accuracy, best practice and compliance.

• Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information

• Excellent organisational and project/task management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly literate in IT: experienced with Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, and other organisational software.

• Proactive and adaptable: able to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

• Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with a range of colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and partners across the sector.

• Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate at their best.

Desirable Experience includes:

• Lived experience of displacement

• An interest in/passion for arts and migration

Values and Beliefs underpinning our work

Our work is organised around a set of core values and beliefs that guide our work and inform our decisions.

Our working culture, created through the interactions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners and wider network, is based around the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, trust, care, generosity, transparency, accountability and deep commitment to our work.

We are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity for all staff, regardless of their position, gender, age, race, religion, or background.

How To Apply

Please note that applicants must have a current legal right to work in the UK (this job does not qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa).

Please send the following documents to us by email with ‘Operations Manager (maternity cover)’ as the subject, by Sunday 19th January 2025:

• An up-to-date, comprehensive CV

• Covering letter (max one page) outlining how you meet the role and person specification criteria

• A completed Equality Diversity Form. Please download, complete and attach to your application form.

  We encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet every criteria, and please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role.

  We will review all applications and hold interviews in the second half of January 2025 with the successful candidate starting in March 2025.