Office Manager | Abernethy Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Location: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start Date: Immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

A warm welcome and great customer service are key parts of how our guests experience Jesus shining through the hospitality that we offer at Abernethy.

As Office Manager, you will lead and oversee our office team in providing a warm, friendly and smooth-running service for all who come into contact with team, and ensure that other departments have the information they need to help our guests have an amazing time. As a Christian, you will be a role-model for the office team and wider Centre staff, having a discipling and mentoring input into their lives. You will also be part of the Centre leadership team.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

Accommodation will be provided if needed.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about providing great customer service. You will oversee the delivery of a high-quality administration and reception service for our guests and staff, running a well-organised office, maintaining high standards of data security, and building a team that works well together and has fun.

To achieve this, you will have a passion for good hospitality, an eye for detail, and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be great at organising and planning, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in a fast-paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

You will have a heart to get alongside all your team members, helping to disciple them in their Christian faith and making their time at Abernethy a life-changing experience.

KEY ROLES

• A hands-on manager, leading and motivating the Office Team to provide a warm, friendly and smooth-running service for all who come into contact with the team.
• To provide information to other departments within the centre and also to guests before, during and after their visit.
• To undertake general administration relating to the running of a busy outdoor centre.
• To conduct banking duties, including staff bills.
• To preserve the confidentiality and security of sensitive data passing through the office.
• To continually monitor and, if needed, improve administration processes to make them more effective and efficient.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A mature and growing Christian faith
• Ability to lead and motivate the office team to provide an excellent level of service
• Previous experience of administration and working in an office environment with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritise personal workload
• Self-motivated, discreet, has a high level of initiative and good attention to detail

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the ...

Volunteers · Miller Road, Ayr

Volunteer - Fundraising Support

Are you sociable, enthusiastic and love getting involved? Our fundraising services are vital for the running of our day-to-day services, therefore by getting involved, you will play a vital role!

• Department
• Volunteers
• Locations
• Miller Road, Ayr
• Employment type
• Volunteer

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Property Operations Manager
Executive Director
£38,000 per annum
9am to 5.30pm, 5 days per week, 37.5 hours including weekends.

Strawberry Hill House & Garden (SHHG) is a Grade I listed building set within a Grade II
listed landscape, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. The House is world-
renowned for its unique architectural style and is one of the first examples of domestic
Gothic architecture. Having been extensively restored in 2010, the House now
welcomes around 20,000 visitors per year.

Strawberry Hill House was built with extraordinary creative and artistic imagination. We
aim to recapture that vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic energy as we reinvigorate the
House’s creative spirit. As an Accredited Museum, we are stewards of the House and
garden, together with a collection of paintings, miniatures, prints, books, works of
decorative art and furniture.

Purpose of the Role

The Property Operations Manager is responsible for the operational management of
Strawberry Hill House & Garden as a leading heritage attraction. The postholder ensures
the site runs efficiently, safely, and profitably; leads an exceptional visitor experience;
oversees a large and diverse volunteer team; and manages organisational infrastructure
and systems. The role works across departments to ensure financial sustainability,
physical care of the House, Garden and Collection, smooth office functions and
inclusive public engagement.

Direct Reports:

Assistant Property Operations Manager, Interim Learning
Coordinator, Head Gardener, Community Development Manager,
Property Operations Management Assistant, Cleaning Contractor

Liaises with:

Executive Director, Senior Curator, Head of Finance, Education
Freelancers, Café Concession, Volunteers, Visitors, Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Facilities Management

•  Oversee the daily running of the House and Garden, ensuring smooth, safe, and

welcoming operations for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

•  Manage all aspects of the site including security (physical, practices, CCTV,
alarms), fire safety (testing, drills, and compliance), lighting, conservation
heating, and waste management.

•  Supervise cleaning regime and contracted cleaning services. Oversee prescribed

conservation cleaning.

•  Oversee maintenance of the House, car park, waste collection, bins, and garden

areas including the children's play area.

•  Line manage the Head Gardener, supporting the horticultural vision and

presentation of the Garden.

•  Support the Executive Director and Senior Curator in the delivery of restoration,

conservation and site interpretation.

•  Support the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and collection moves

and ensure maintenance of visitor interpretation and lighting.

Health, Safety and Compliance

•  Act as lead for Health & Safety, ensuring organisational compliance with training,

policies, procedures, risk assessments and incident reporting.

•  Regularly provide H&S Reports to SHT Board.

•  Act as Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

•  Maintain first aid cover and ensure contingency planning is in place across the

team.

•  Lead the rollout of emergency and safety training for staff and volunteers.

•  Maintain all necessary documentation and ensure staff awareness of

compliance procedures.

•  Fire prevention including overseeing contractor and system tests.

Financial and Commercial Oversight

•  Participate in the annual budget setting rounds and project budgets where

delegated. Support financial forecasting and monthly performance reporting.

•  Oversee daily financial procedures including takings, till reconciliation and

income reporting.

•  Conduct sales analysis to support retail and ticketing strategy.

•  Lead on the use of the ticketing system (Digitickets) with Marketing and oversee

Front-of-house volunteers in its use.

•  Oversight of commercial activity including overseeing filming and photoshoots
(via FilmFixer), venue hire, weddings, and corporate/private events, supporting
Assistant Property Operations Manager (Commercial).

•  Support strategic café operations through collaboration and partnership activity,

including seasonal promotions and visitor engagement initiatives.

Visitor Experience and Public Engagement

•  Lead the delivery of a high-quality visitor experience across the House, Garden

and events programme.

•  Act as regular Duty Manager; provide support and cover for the Operations

Management team as needed.

•  Ensure the physical presentation of all visitor areas is welcoming, accessible,

and engaging.

•  Maintain and develop Front-of-House practices to support the ticketing process

through encouraging gift aid, membership and programming sales.

•  Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of the Guided Tours programme.

•  Oversee a seasonal programme of public events including concerts, family

activities, community outreach,...

Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE

A career at Gateways School

About Gateways School

Gateways is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Situated on a 16 acre site in the rural village of
Harewood, Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.

Gateways  is  a  small  school,  which  allows  staff  to  know  their  pupils,  recognise  their  strengths  and  weaknesses  and
therefore provide a personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.

Aims and Ethos

Gateways is a forward-thinking school built on traditional values.

Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.

At Gateways we:

o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting others to do the same;

o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and inclusive environment;

o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next challenge.

Assistant Finance Officer

Introduction

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Officer to join our Finance
Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our
school, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all processes.

The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 8am.

Key Conditions

❖ 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will be available to work 9am –

4pm, however working hours may be negotiable for the right candidate.
Please state in your application/cover letter your desired working hours

❖ £21,531 per annum (FTE £26,500)

❖ 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays

In addition, the post benefits from additional holiday over the Christmas shutdown

❖ Permanent position

❖ Six months probationary period

Staff benefits* include

❖ Free lunch during term time

❖ CPD packages

❖ Fee remission for eligible

children

❖ Enhanced 5% employer pension

contribution, including
4 x death in service benefit

❖ Cycle to work and electric car scheme

❖ Access to a staff wellbeing room and
an employee assistance programme

*subject to eligibility

Job Description

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Key responsibilities

General responsibilities including personal and professional conduct

• Operate all aspects of the purchase ledger, invoice approvals, coding and input.

• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

• Manage the group Finance inbox.

• Preparing monthly, weekly and ad hoc payment runs.

• Follow all School policies and procedures.

• Attend meetings and staff briefings.

• Attend all training and development days.

• Facilitating the ordering and procurement of stock for staff and ensuring stationery is

stocked.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for
professional development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.

• Assist the Finance Officer with the billing process, taking ownership of multiple recharge

• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data

items.

Protection legislation.

• Reconciling the credit card statements, posting all charges to the ledger and ensuring that

• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the

cards don’t exceed their credit limits.

• Assist with administrating the FEEE portal.

• Managing petty cash.

department and School.

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

• Assist with the Financial and Administration elements of school events and trips and

• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.

Evolve administration.

• Assit with pension file uploads to provider systems.

• Provide holiday cover for the Finance Officer as required.

• Provide Reception and Holiday Club cover, answer and action the school intercom.

• Assist with financial projects.

• Ad hoc administrative tasks for the wider School.

• Any other financial duties as required by the Financial Controller.

• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.

• Support School events.

• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.

Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities
of the role. Responsibilities will be varied to meet the changing demands of
the department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as part of
the appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Skills

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(E) A* - C English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent/above).

(D) Additional and relevant academic qualifications related to finance.

(D) Currently studying towards a financial qualification.

Experience

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(E) Experien...

Job Vacancy for Dudley Choir Leader

Job vacancy for Dudley Choir Leader  – We are seeking a choir leader to lead our new Dudley Choir launching at the end of January. We’re looking for a dynamic, confident, community-minded Choir Leader to really bring it to life. If you’re someone who can walk into a room and make people feel seen, welcome and part of something bigger, this could be the perfect role for you. Earn up to £80 per session over 36 sessions per year.

What the role involves:

• Leading one weekly 1.5-hour rehearsal (paid as a 2-hour session to include setup, pack-down, and community time)
• Teaching fun, uplifting SAB harmonies
• Building a friendly, inclusive community where everyone belongs
• Helping your choir grow and engage with the local area
• Taking part in inspiring concerts across the year

What we’re looking for:

• A confident, encouraging presence who can lead a room
• Ability to read music
• Ability to teach SAB harmonies clearly and musically
• Someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people
• A desire to grow a vibrant, joyful community choir
• A passion for using music to make a positive social difference

What you’ll love about working with us

• A supportive HQ team providing resources, guidance, and very minimal admin
• A ready-made structure so you can focus on the music and the people
• Being part of something bigger; our choirs make a real charitable impact in their communities
• A chance to shape a brand-new choir from day one
• A joyful, meaningful role where you’ll see people grow in confidence every single week

If you’re warm, energetic, and eager to build a musical community that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. If this sounds like the position for you, please email your CV to hello@thepeoplesshowchoir.com with the title “TPSC Dudley Choir Leader Application”. We look forward to hearing from you.

School Receptionist

Chaigeley School, Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2TE
Part-time, term time only
16hrs per week Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm to 4:30pm
NJC Payscale Spine 1 to 4
Actual Pay £9,266 to £9,634 (FTE £24,224 to £25,185)
To start as soon as possible

About us
Chaigeley School is a Non-maintained Special School that caters for young people between the ages of 8 and
16 who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We provide a specialist
environment where all pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school ethos is rooted in
the Quaker principle of respect for the individual and valuing every person's contribution. We are an Ofsted-
rated 'Good' school committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their best. Our Vision is to prepare and
empower our young people with all the skills they need to live independent lives, become valued members of
the community and achieve their true potential.

The Role
We are seeking a part-time professional, welcoming and highly organised School Receptionist to be the first
point of contact for our school community. The post holder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and
efficient running of the school reception and supporting wider administrative functions.

The role involves managing all aspects of the school reception, including handling telephone and face-to-face
enquiries with empathy and discretion, ensuring the reception area is staffed at key times of the school day,
and maintaining a calm, orderly and secure environment. You will be responsible for managing visitors,
ensuring safeguarding and security procedures are followed at all times, and maintaining accurate sign-in
systems and evacuation records.

In addition, the role includes responsibility for school attendance processes, ensuring registers are accurately
completed, absence messages are managed appropriately, and relevant staff are informed while maintaining
confidentiality. You will also provide administrative support, including managing mail, stationery and uniform
supplies, supporting staff queries, maintaining office systems, and ensuring pupil records are kept accurate
and up to date. The post holder will be responsible to organise, book and confirm supply staff.

Health and safety, security and safeguarding are central to this role. You will be expected to understand and
follow all relevant school policies, participate in emergency procedures when required, and demonstrate a
strong commitment to safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. As with all roles in school,
duties may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will be friendly, calm and professional, with the ability to work effectively in a busy
environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be confident interacting with pupils, parents,
staff and external visitors. A high level of discretion, confidentiality and attention to detail is essential.

You will be organised, flexible and proactive, able to prioritise tasks and respond to changing demands
throughout the school day. Confidence in using and learning new IT systems is important, along with the
ability to maintain accurate data across multiple platforms. Experience within a school setting, particularly in a
SEND or SEMH environment, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

•  Proven experience in general administrative duties
•  Ability to maintain detailed, accurate and confidential records
•  Strong oral and written communication skills
•  Ability to organise, prioritise and work effectively in a busy office environment
•  Confidence in liaising professionally with parents, pupils, staff and external bodies
•  Willingness and ability to learn new IT systems and processes
•  Competence in maintaining data quality across office systems
•  GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent
•  Understanding of safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education
•  Understanding of GDPR principles
•  Willingness to undertake training as required
•  Clear and enhanced DBS check

If you've got what it takes to join our amazing team, complete the application form located on our website
www.chaigeley.org.uk and email it across to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk no later than Midnight on the 1st
February 2026. Please include a brief supporting letter outlining your suitability, skills and
experience for the role. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

You are welcome to come and visit the school prior to submitting your application. To do so, please email
your request to HR@Chaigeley.org.uk

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to disclose any
relevant criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings.

An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful ca...

ROLE

STATUS

HOURS

Ramadhan Call Centre Staff (multiple vacancies)

Fixed Term: Ramadhan 2026 – Bolton Head Office

Individual Shifts & Hours will vary to cover 9am - 12 midnight

RESPONSIBLE TO   Customer Services Manager

SALARY

National Minimum Wage

THE ORGANISATION
Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust is a UK-based international relief and development charity. Inspired by
the Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity and selflessness, the trust aims to alleviate poverty and suffering
across the world, and also ensuring that the rights of those who are neglected and oppressed are fulfilled by
providing sustainable development solutions relating to shelter, education, health, and spiritual wellbeing.

Knowing that we are all ultimately accountable to the Almighty, the charity strives to maintain transparency and
accountability, and as such the charity also has a full and transparent audit trail from the donor to the beneficiary.

To find out more about the organisation please visit our website on: https://uwt.org/

THE ROLE
Ummah Welfare Trust requires a number of enthusiastic Call Centre Staff during the month of Ramadhan to support
the team during its peak period.

The main purpose of this role is to provide a quality service to our donors, visitors, internal and external staff.
The postholder will process donations, respond to queries, complete each assigned task competently and within
acceptable timescales. Ultimately, they will ensure that every individual that they assist is left satisfied and happy.

MAIN DUTIES

•  Primary role to answer telephone calls and provide a quality first point of contact.
•  To dispense correct information related to projects and payment methods.
•  Accept & process donations in line with the UWT’s procedures.
•  Printing receipts & certificates.
•  To update donors’ records when required.
•  Responding to transactions that have not successfully processed.
•  Assist in the resolution of donor complaints.
•  Reporting any system issues to the line manager and the relevant department when necessary.
•  Assist in carrying out reception duties, including accepting small to medium deliveries.
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•  Assist with post and mailshot.
•  Any other duties that are commensurate with this post.

Internal departmental communications - face to face, email and/or telephone.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CATEGORY

Skills,
Knowledge
&
experience

Attitude &
ability

Other

CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT

Excellent telephone manners
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work
Medium level competency in Microsoft Word & Excel
Basic grasp of some of the following community languages (i.e. Urdu,
Bengali, Gujarati, Arabic)
Worked or volunteered in a customer focused or office administration role
Friendly, helpful team player with a very flexible approach to work and
work times
Take pride in delivering an excellent service
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines during busy periods
Personal conduct and delivery of work should comply with the values and
culture of Ummah Welfare Trust
Residing in Bolton

Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Desirable

Desirable
Essential

Essential
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Essential

Desirable

The closing date for applications is 27th January 2026, although the position may close sooner if the right
candidates are found.

To apply for this role, please email your CV to vacancies@uwt.org

For more information or discussion about the role please contact: 01204 661048

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.