Investment Officer, Music Hubs (COO16)
Investment Officer, Music Hubs (COO16)
Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility)
Salary: £33,643 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working.
Location: Manchester (The role will be based in Manchester; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week)
Introduction:
Arts Council England is responsible for managing the Music Hub programme on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). The Arts Council has facilitated investment of over £101 million in new Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) to ensure every child in England has access to high quality music opportunities in and out of school.
Working closely with the wider Music Hubs team, you will support the smooth and effective operation of grant management for the Music Hub Investment programme. You will also maintain and develop our programme management tools and processes.
Role Details:
You will assist the Senior Managers and Senior Officers in the Music Hub team to develop and improve processes for granting and investing in Music Hubs. Your main duties include:
- Supporting the development of end-to-end grant management processes for both the revenue and capital grants, working with our Business Systems team as needed.
- Supporting the production of internal and external guidance documentation and resources.
- Supporting the delivery of internal and external briefings, training and events on specific elements of grant and investment processes.
- Providing advice and support for the performance and risk assessment of grants and applications.
- Provide timely, clear reports on compliance against our monitoring requirements, informing our reporting and assurance processes to the DfE and the overall management of the programme.
- Compile and analyse information, evidence and data on the activity of Music Hubs and produce clear, effective and accessible reporting on different aspects of the programme to help:
o fulfil fund holder reporting requirements to the DfE
o share and advocate for the impact of the programme
o inform future policy development – both for the programme and for broader music education policy
o demonstrate our value as both fund holder and development agency for creativity and culture
- Collaborate with our Insight Teams (e.g. Data, Research).
- Supporting the timely and effective design and delivery of investment processes and procedures.
Together with other Officers, you will also play a supportive role in ensuring the smooth administration of our programme and project management tools, working closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure they have a clear oversight of how the programme is functioning and delivering, including:
- Proactively ensuring tools such as our master timeline, Verto, CRM and other systems are regularly updated and cross-referenced, liaising with colleagues across the team as required.
- Providing effective management of our central inboxes for internal and external queries, and our internal Teams channels.
In all aspects of the role, you will ensure compliance with our published procedures, working with the Compliance and Improvement team to ensure compliance and improvements are identified and acted on.
You will contribute to a positive working culture in the organisation by taking a proactive approach to learning, responding to change, inclusive practice, and environmental responsibility.
You will reflect the Nolan Principles of Public Life and the Arts Council's values with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.
Lead Practitioner Psychologist (equiv NHS AFC Band 8b) JOB0321
- Job Reference
- JOB0321
- Location
- Hybrid with travel to Kingston
- Salary
- £53,311 - £61,664 per annum including London Weighting based on a 30 hour week
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent/Part Time
- Working Hours
- 30 hours per week
- Application Deadline
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Job Summary
- Who we are
At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.
Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.
Everything we do is driven by our values:
- Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
- Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
- Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.
We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.
What we’re looking forThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.
We’re looking for a
Lead Practitioner Psychologist (equivalent NHS AFC band 8b)to provide clinical supervision to a range of our drug and alcohol services. This will also include focused support to our Kingston service where you’ll provide consultancy, supervision, training, and supporting our group programme.This well-supported post is ideal for practitioners seeking to step into a leadership position whilst continuing to grow diverse skills that contribute to trauma-informed working.
Via has been growing provision of psychological expertise across our services and the post-holder would be part of a thriving psychology professionals’ team who meet regularly to provide support, CPD opportunities, share learning and collaborate to implement the shared vision for psychologically-informed practice across the organisation. This role will provide clinical supervision to our services that do not yet have a dedicated in-service psychological professional, including our young people services (supervision can be online where geographically challenging). Up to four days a week of this post will be dedicated to providing supervision to these services. One day a week, the postholder will be embedded in our Kingston service, playing a key role in shaping culture and processes. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will help ensure that psychological thinking is a golden thread throughout our work, supporting development through consultancy, reflective practice, supervision, training, supporting our group programme, and clinical case management. The role will support other psychological professionals to develop and oversee the delivery of high quality psychological assessments and interventions.
This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.
We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Via offers community and residential services for substance use. We nurture new ideas, put co-production at the heart of what we do, and provide clinicians with the support to explore and grow.
Deadline:19/02/2026 at midnightSalary:£53,311.00 - £61,664.00 per annum including London weighting based on a 30 hour weekVacancy type:PermanentWorking hours:30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The successful candidate will be required to be based in our Kingston service at Surbiton Health Centre one day per week, but the others can be flexible to work from homeOur Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Ai Yun Taha is happy to talk through the role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national clinician network. You can reach them on
aiyun.taha@viaorg.uk - Care.
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Job Profile document
Help people in recovery give back, grow, and move forward.
The Forward Trust delivers life-changing recovery services across Liverpool, including the SHARP day rehab programme and The Brink, a unique, discreet space where people affected by addiction feel safe to ask for help.
As our Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people in recovery to volunteer, build confidence, and progress towards employment, while making sure our services are powered by well-trained, supported volunteers.
About the role
This is a hands-on, people-focused role coordinating volunteers across Forward Trust services in Liverpool. You’ll recruit, train, mentor and deploy volunteers, many of whom are using volunteering as part of their recovery journey.
The role includes occasional evening and weekend work, and representing Forward Trust at volunteer and business forums.
What you’ll be doing
- Recruit, induct, train and mentor volunteers across Forward Trust services in Liverpool
- Act as lead mentor, supporting volunteers’ development, wellbeing and progression towards employment
- Coordinate volunteer placements, ensuring appropriate training, supervision and support, particularly at The Brink
- Organise and deliver volunteer training events (currently three per year)
- Maintain accurate volunteer records (DBS, right to work, training, contact details) and manage relevant databases
- Track volunteer progress and provide data and reporting for funders and internal reviews
- Develop volunteer incentives and social events with management support
- Contribute to audits, reporting and continuous service improvement
What we’re looking for
- Experience supporting, coordinating or mentoring volunteers
- Strong organisational skills and confidence managing records and data
- A people-centred approach with excellent communication skills
- Commitment to recovery-focused, inclusive and values-led services
- Willingness to work flexibly when required
You’ll be part of a unique, community-based recovery service making a real difference across Liverpool. This role offers the chance to support people in recovery to rebuild confidence, gain experience and move towards employment, all within a supportive, values-driven organisation where your work has visible impact and purpose every day.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Senior Programme Manager
You will play the lead role in shaping and delivering long term transformation across Donor and Transplantation Services (DTS) through culture, process, technology and data change.
We’re Anthony Nolan. By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.
Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.
If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.
We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join our Technology team.
Title: Senior Programme Manager
Salary: Circa. £100,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)
Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site at head office in Hampstead, London
Job Summary
You will lead the DTS For the Future programme, a multi year initiative designed to fundamentally transform how DTS teams operate and engage with customers and donors.
You will own the overall programme plan, outcomes and delivery roadmap, coordinating multiple interdependent workstreams to ensure benefits are delivered on time and within budget. You will establish programme governance, lead benefits realisation, collaborate with senior stakeholders and provide strong, visible leadership across teams and partners.
Responsibilities:
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Review the initial scoping outputs and shape a clear, actionable delivery approach, including deeper discovery where required.
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Establish and run effective programme governance, ensuring transparent reporting of progress, risk, scope, budget, benefits and confidence to executive sponsors and boards.
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Build and oversee the programme’s benefits realisation approach, ensuring benefits are tracked, owned and delivered across all workstreams.
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Collaborate with senior stakeholders across clinical, operational, technology and support teams to maintain alignment and shared ownership.
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Lead and support the workstream delivery teams, ensuring dependencies are managed and obstacles removed to maintain delivery momentum.
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Drive delivery quality and pace through a hybrid agile approach, coaching teams to adopt and embed effective delivery practices.
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Manage third party delivery partners, ensuring they contribute effectively to programme outcomes.
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Ensure that robust change management activity is in place to enable teams to adopt new ways of working and realise programme benefits.
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Provide strong, visible leadership to internal teams, delivery partners and stakeholders, modelling the behaviours needed for successful transformation.
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Coordinate interdependent workstreams and activities to ensure delivery remains on track and aligned to the overall roadmap.
Requirements:
- Proven experience leading large scale, multi year transformation programmes, with a strong track record of delivering complex, outcomes focused change in operationally critical environments.
- Excellent programme governance, financial control, and risk and dependency management skills, with the ability to establish and run robust assurance frameworks.
- Strong digital, data and technology fluency—you can confidently engage with technical, data and platform concepts, translate between technical and non technical stakeholders, and ensure solutions are feasible, aligned and grounded in real operational need.
- Deep experience of hybrid agile delivery at programme scale, including coaching teams and embedding effective delivery practices across multiple workstreams.
- Enterpri...
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We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Cook to prepare heathy and nutritional food everyday. The Nursery Cook will contribute to the development of and follow a pre-planned menu, ensuring all dietary and allergy requirements are catered for. They will ensure nutritious age appropriate meals; snacks and drinks are provided for all children in the Nursery. You will be responsible for the ordering of supplies and working within an agreed budget and also maintain high standards of hygiene and meet all essential environmental health requirements.
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Thank you for your interest in finding out more about YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Whether you’re looking for your first role, coming back to work after a career break, or simply looking for a new challenge, we’re happy you’re considering us.
As a community-based organisation for over 150 years, we are a vibrant and ever-changing charity that offers inclusive programmes in health & wellbeing, childcare, housing and youth work. We are passionate about providing opportunities to those who are most in need. We successfully adapt to the needs of the communities in which we’re based – during the pandemic we were able to provide food hampers to families in need, childcare support to keyworkers, and stayed in touch with our senior citizens group who, for many, attending our social groups is a lifeline.
Our staff are dedicated to making other people’s lives better through the services we provide, so if this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we look forward to hearing from you.
Summary of Job Profile:
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full time 40 Hrs per week (Monday - Friday)
- The Job Description and Person Specification can be found here: Nursery Cook JD.pdf
Additional Information: Please note YMCA Thames Gateway Group does not have a Sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to provide evidence that they are eligible and have the right to work in the UK.
YMCA Thames Gateway Staff Benefits:
To be considered for this role please click the 'Apply for this job button' at the top of this page. Please upload your CV to the system for the recruiting manager to review.
YMCA Thames Gateway is serious about safeguarding; this role will be subject to a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.
At YMCA Thames Gateway we are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to Equal Opportunities. Therefore, we value the importance of diversity and positively welcome applicant from all members of the community. The Association is committed to ensuring that all current and potential staff, members, users and visitors are treated with dignity, fairness and respect regardless of their protected characteristics within the Equality Act (2010).
We strongly encourage applications from applicants of a BAME background, those with a disability and those who identify as LGTBQ+.
Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager Reporting to: Head of Development Liaison with: All members of staff, Development Board, Members, Supporters and wider community Contract Period: Full-time , permanent Salary Range : £37,000 -£45,000 depending on experience Usual working hours : 9.30am – 5.30pm Location: The normal place of work is South Kensington, London. The post need to attend the office in person for at least 2 days a week including our all which is currently Tuesday each week. -holder will -staff day, Start Date: Immediate We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis. applications is 9am, Friday 27 th February 2026 . We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date if we receive elevated levels of interest and/or secure a successful applicant for the role. The closing date and time for Full details on how to apply can be found on page 6 of this document. Overview O ur Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager generating income from our Trusts & Foundations p Foundations). They identify new prospects, write compelling and persuasive proposals to secure significant gift s, actively develop relationship s with key internal and external stakeholders and provide brilliant stewardship. is primarily responsible for managing and ortfolio (including Corporate We are looking for someone wh have a strong track record of nurturing relationships figure+ gifts, and a genuine passion for youth development solver with the ability to work they run smoothly and effectively. o has a sound understanding of T&F fundraising. You’ll , securing multi -year and five - You are a creative problem independently and take ownership of projects - ensuring We welcome applications from Individuals returning to work, looking to change sectors or to apply their skills in a new context. British Exploring Society is committed to equal opportunity and to building a team that represents a diverse variety of backgro skills and perspectives. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, martial or civi partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. unds, l About Us British Exploring Society is a heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can define lives, empowering and equipping young people with the world class youth development charity with a unique courage, integrity, skills, resilience, and Page 1 of 6 motivation to make the most of their future. We prepare young people for adventures and expeditions virtually, and to remote locations in the UK and overseas where they face challenges, gain skills, and learn about themselves relevant to their lives and to the environments that they explore. - as well as acquiring knowledge The Role - main responsibilities & accountabilities Prospecting • Develop a robust and sustainable T&F pipeline • Research, identify and qualify prospective Exploring Society’s . . T&F’s whose priorities align with British Income Generation • Support the Head of Development in set ting annual and multi -year income • Work closely with targets and KPI’s for T&F’ s. internal teams outcomes frameworks and budgets Lead on the preparation and submission of high . expressions of interest and concept note . • to develop compelling cases for support, -quality funding proposals, • Actively manage the existing T&F pipeline, building relationships with funders and secure significant funding to support our Wild Pathways (unrestricted and restricted) . • Manage all aspects of funder stewardship, including reports, event invitations, updates, relationship building and re tention strategies. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary relationship manager for proactive and responsive engagement . all T& F’s, ensuring professional, • Build strong internal relationships to ensure proposals are accurate, impactful and aligned with our Wild Pathways . • Manage relationships with trustee and Development Board members to support their fundraising and network management • Support the CEO , SLT , and Development Board . meetings and strategic conversations . , where appropriate, in funder • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent messaging, brand guidelines are followed and effective use of impact data. Governance, compliance and reporting • Ensure all applications and grants comply with funder requirements, charity law and British Exploring Society policies . • Maintain excellent record keeping, updating our CRM system (Podio) with all funder interactions, applications, donations and outcomes . • Maintain up -to-date knowledge of charitable funding trends, compliance . requirements and best pract...
Leasehold and Tenancy Officer
Job Description
Job Title: Leasehold and Tenancy OfficerContract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 monthsSalary: £42,378.54 per annumWorking Hours: 35 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, HybridLocation: Arlington, LondonIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Leasehold and Tenancy Officer:
Provide a customer focused account management service to all Home Ownership customers (including market and intermediate rent properties) across the London region, ensuring the contractual obligations as defined in individual leases and tenancy agreements are conduct-ed in line with legislative requirements and compliance and Group standards. Manage the end-to-end residential lettings process for Home Ownership, including sourcing of suitable tenants, carrying out referencing and financial checks, preparing accurate and compliant tenancy agreements and completing end of tenancy and void activity. Ensure service charge financial activity is conducted effectively including budget planning, the service charge setting consultation process and reviews of scheme expenditure. Act as advocate for customers, both internally and externally where appropriate to ensure their expectations are maintained and they are receiving the appropriate levels of service. Manage Caretakers within a specified geographical region to ensure delivery of an effective service to Home Ownership customers on behalf of the group
About you:
We are looking for someone with:
• Up to date knowledge of leasehold legislation, regulation and standards, including Section 20 requirements.
• CIOH partial/fully qualified or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure delivering to strict deadlines
• Results driving with strong analytical skills, including the ability to critically analyze complex information and experience of providing meaningful management information.
Why Riverside?
Riverside is a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.
Role Profile:
• Undertake the role of Account Manager for shared ownership, leasehold and assured short hold rent customers; including commercial properties (if required), advocating for the customer and ensuring services provided by the Group are delivered efficiently and in line with cost, quality and compliance standards.
• Support the Group Compliance function to ensure our buildings are safe. Proactively engaging with customers to inform them of their role and provide customers with relev...
Project Manager: National Slate Museum Redevelopment (Fixed term, 12 months with possibility of extension)
Amgueddfa Cymru is seeking a project manager to play a central role in the multi-million pound redevelopment of the National Slate Museum, Llanberis. This is an exciting, career-defining opportunity to play your part in a once-in-a-lifetime transformation of one of Wales’ most loved museums.
Based full‑time in Llanberis, you will sit at the heart of the project team, taking responsibility for the day‑to‑day delivery of the capital works. You will be the principal on‑the‑ground contact, coordinating contractors and consultants, resolving practical issues, liaising with planning and statutory authorities, and ensuring the project progresses to scope, time, cost and quality. You will help communicate the vision for the scheme, acting as a trusted ambassador for the project with neighbours, tenants and stakeholders.
You’ll be an experienced project manager who can demonstrate strong construction knowledge and is confident in supporting complex capital projects. Highly organised, collaborative and confident, you’ll communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences. The ability to work in the medium of Welsh is essential.
Be the spark that turns creativity into impact.
Help Age Exchange grow arts & heritage programmes that change lives in social care.
Age Exchange—embedded in social care and powered by the arts—is hiring a Business Development Manager to ignite partnerships and funding that deliver innovative programmes across the UK. If you come from museums, galleries, archives or cultural organisations and can spot opportunities, craft compelling bids and open doors fast, this is your stage. Lead the growth of projects that boost health, wellbeing, learning and social connection—so creativity reaches the people who need it most.
The role will require someone who can work from our head office in Blackheath and the role will include some national travel as and when required so the ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of the Community Hub in Blackheath, London.
What is The Deal for you?
- Flexibility! You will be working 35 hours per week over 5 days with some weekend work.
- Location: You need to be based within a commutable distance to our Community Hub in Blackheath, London.
- Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
- Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life
This is a great opportunity to make a genuine difference, where you will be responsible for leading an engaged and motivated team to change lives and deliver person-centred outcomes for every person we support. You will also take the lead by driving performance, setting the pace and direction within services, promoting a positive and passionate culture, and ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively resourced to change lives for the better.
Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support.
People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Carol-anne Phypers email address:carol-anne.phypers@c-i-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all – where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.
By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.
We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.
We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.uk
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
Job title Shop Manager – Malvern
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary £28,330 – £30,154 per annum
Contract Permanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a Shop Manager working at our Malvern Department Shop. The post holder will play a key role manging a thriving and busy charity shop the shop.
You will have overall responsibility in achieving set income targets and maximising sales, where you can make a real difference in contributing to the income generation for St Richard’s Hospice and raise the funds needed to provide care to patients and loved ones across Worcestershire.
The role will include a range of retail operational duties and the management of our shop volunteers and an Assistant Shop Managers.
This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You will have proven retail experience and some experience of leading/managing a team, with working knowledge of retail processes and merchandising. You will be customer focused with the ability to work cohesively and motivate a team.
You will be business minded and be commercially aware, with a creative eye for fabulous window and shop displays. This is a standout opportunity to further develop your retail skill set, experience, and leadership skills in a supportive working environment.
Charity retail experience and working with volunteers is desirable but not essential for the role.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
- Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
- Supportive management – keen to develop you
- Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
- Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
- Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
- Free Will writing service
Find out more
If you would like to find out more information, please contact:
Matt Tudor, Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01905 763963 or email recruitment@strichards.org.uk
Closing date 12th February 2026
Interview date TBC
Job Reference 4055
Temporary Volunteer Engagement Officer 0084
- Location
- Ulverston Cumbria
- Region
- Ulverston
- Salary
- £22,651.20
- Application Deadline
- Monday, March 16, 2026
- Job Summary
- Temporary Volunteer Engagement Officer 30 hours a week Maternity cover Annual salary £2 2,651.20 Are you friendly, organised and a great communicator? We need someone to drive our volunteering service. You’ll communicate with our existing volunteer army, and help us to grow it further, representing us at careers fairs and running recruitment campaigns. You will be point of contact for all volunteer enquiries and responsible for updating volunteer records and ensuring all training requirements are met. Closing date: 16 th February 2026
- Working at St. Marys Hospice
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St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.
At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.
We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.
- What we do
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St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.
Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.
We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.
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About Us
St Michael’s Hospice is nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a transferrable NHS pension or you can enrol onto our own Hospice pension. We offer Life Assurance, a superb working environment and facility, generous study leave allowance, discounts with local suppliers, individualised training needs analysis, advanced communication skills training, employee counselling service, free tea & coffee, a friendly & welcoming work environment and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We are one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for and have been caring to make a difference, to patients living with a terminal illness and their families, across Herefordshire and beyond for 40 years.
Job Description and Person Specification
Job Description
Job Title: Retail Assistant
Spinal Point Range: 4-5
Hours: 25 hours over 5 days to include weekends and Bank Holidays by rota
Department: Retail
Location: Unit 14 Whitestone Business Park, Hereford, HR1 3SE
Reports to: Retail Managers
Job Purpose: To undertake a range of retail activities to ensure efficient trading and to maximise income and profit.
Responsibility Areas:
Retail Trading
• Maximise sales opportunities in order that financial targets on income and expenditure are reached.
• Deliver and implement a high standard of customer service at all times.
• Merchandise sales areas to increase income potential depending on season.
• Accept and sort donated goods to ensure full income potential is achieved.
• Identify appropriate stock for other shops in line with the retail strategy segmentation.
• Ensure that the relevant information is captured for the Retail Gift Aid scheme in order to maximise income potential.
• Price items in accordance with guidance provided
• Comply with all financial procedures with regard to daily cash handling.
• Ensure that all Hospice retail policies and procedures are followed.
• Accept and verify the delivery and stock-taking of all new bought-in goods (if applicable).
• On occasion, be responsible for the site in the absence of the Manager.
• Take receipt of culled stock where applicable, to maximise sales.
Communication
• Liaise with all staff and volunteers on site and within other shops or departments within the retail operation.
• Provide training to staff and volunteers with guidance.
• Ensure that hospice safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support the encouragement and recruitment of new volunteers as and when required
• Communicate with the general public in a sensitive manner especially following bereavement
• Attendance at relevant staff meetings.
Legislative Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all Hospice H&S policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Trading Standards.
• Ensure that GDPR is adhered to in all areas.
• Participate in regular Fire and H&S checks.
Recycling & Waste Management
• Identify and sort recycling to provide maximum income from this source.
• Ensure safe waste management procedures are adhered to.
Property Maintenance
• Monitor and communicate any maintenance issues to Retail Manager.
• Attend out of hours emergency call outs when necessary- third key holder.
• Ensure that all equipment is safe to use.
• Administer the rules of good housekeeping in all areas.
Person Specification
1) Specialist Knowledge and Experience
Essential
• Retail experience ideally charity sector
• Knowledge of Health &Safety, Manual Handling and Trading Standards
• Basic IT skills
Desirable
• Experience of working alongside volunteers
• Commercial awareness of valuable items
2) Skills and Behaviours
Customer Focus: Puts the customer first and is eager to please them. Works hard to meet customer needs.
Relating to others: Relates well to different types of people, listens and gets on with them. Quickly builds rapport and establishes relationships.
Team working: Fits in with the team. Develops effective and supportive relationships with colleagues. Is considerate towards them and create a sense of team spirit.
Quality orientation: Provides a quality service. Ma...
About Us
St Michael’s Hospice is nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a transferrable NHS pension or you can enrol onto our own Hospice pension. We offer Life Assurance, a superb working environment and facility, generous study leave allowance, discounts with local suppliers, individualised training needs analysis, advanced communication skills training, employee counselling service, free tea & coffee, a friendly & welcoming work environment and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We are one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for and have been caring to make a difference, to patients living with a terminal illness and their families, across Herefordshire and beyond for 40 years.
Job Description and Person Specification
For our Ross-on-Wye Cantilupe Road and Gloucester Road sites we are looking for someone who loves working with pre-loved items and has the ability to go the extra mile to deliver excellence in customer service. Under the guidance of management, you will ensure appropriate stock is on the shop floor and customers are supported at all times to maximise sales and ensure a great customer experience. You will champion gift aid and lottery sales and look for every opportunity to maximise profit for hospice care.
You will need to be flexible and adaptable, ready to accept and work with different stock, jump on the till, help a customer to find the perfect purchase or signpost a supporter to understand more about the Hospice. You will be an ambassador for St Michael’s at all times.
In return for your commitment, we’ll provide a competitive salary and benefits package, within a highly reputable charity.
***This role is 22.5 hours worked over 3 days to include weekend work***
This role is to cover both Cantilupe Road and Gloucester Road sites
Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title: Retail Assistant
Salary Grade: 4
Hours: 22.5 hours worked over 3 days to include weekend work
Department: Retail
Location: Ross-on-Wye Cantilupe Road and Gloucester Road sites
Reports to: Retail Manager
Job Purpose: To undertake a range of retail and warehouse activities to ensure efficient trading to maximise income and profit. To work with the Retail Manager to ensure the shop floor is fully stocked, with attractive displays, and customers are given excellent customer service.
Responsibility Areas:
• Working as part of a team, contribute to reaching financial targets on income and expenditure
• Work with the shop management team to ensure KPIs, retail objectives and targets are met
• Operate in line with the Retail Operations Manual
• Assist with any requests for customer deliveries and collections utilising the logistics system with Boxmove
• For stores with furniture and large goods help with the acceptance and moving of furniture/large goods between areas, making sure items are moved safely at all times between the sales floor and collection/delivery areas.
• Always deliver and implement a high standard of customer service
• Deal effectively with any complaints or refund requests, escalating issues where required
• Merchandise sales across all departments to increase income potential depending on season, including furniture and large goods for home and living stores.
• Assist with managing stock levels, ensuring the sales floor is fully stocked, to ensure full income potential
• Be confident with the EPOS system to ensure that daily and end of week financials are accurate
• Identify specific stock for online trading to obtain optimum income
• Ensure that under the Retail Gift Aid scheme donor data is captured accurately and maximised on the donation of goods
• Assist with pricing of items in accordance with the retail pricing policy and guidance from management
• Comply with all financial procedures regarding daily cash handling
• Assist in the procedures covering the delivery and stock-taking of all new bought-in goods
• Champion the reduction in waste, through focus on recycling and identification of stock for pound shops during sorting processes.
• Ensure every appropriate customer is asked at the till to support the lottery
• Ensure that all Hospice retail policies and procedures, in line with the retail operational plan, are followed.
• Signpost and assist supporters accordingly if they wish to find out more about the Hospice.
People Interaction & Communication
• Support and encourage the team of volunteers, c...
About Us
St Michael’s Hospice is nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a transferrable NHS pension or you can enrol onto our own Hospice pension. We offer Life Assurance, a superb working environment and facility, generous study leave allowance, discounts with local suppliers, individualised training needs analysis, advanced communication skills training, employee counselling service, free tea & coffee, a friendly & welcoming work environment and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We are one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for and have been caring to make a difference, to patients living with a terminal illness and their families, across Herefordshire and beyond for 40 years.
About the job
As a Cook or Chef at St Michael’s Hospice, you will prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality food for patients, staff, visitors, the café and hospice events. You will ensure food safety, hygiene and dietary standards are met at all times, working closely with clinical and catering colleagues. The role is open to applicants at either Cook or Chef level, with duties and salary reflecting the position appointed, and includes evening and weekend working on a rota.
Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title: Cook / Chef
Department: Catering
Reports to: Catering Manager
Responsible for: (Chef level) Supervision of Commis Chefs, Catering Assistants, Apprentices and Volunteers
Job Purpose
To prepare, cook and serve high-quality, nutritious and enjoyable food for all users of St Michael’s Hospice, including patients, staff, visitors, the café and hospice events. The role is open to appointment at Cook or Chef level, with responsibilities and salary reflecting the level of experience and qualification of the post holder.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
Prepare, present and serve food to high standards within specified times, following agreed menus and specifications
Ensure meals meet individual patient needs, including special diets, allergens, cultural and religious requirements
Modify dishes where required (e.g. puréed or soft meals) to meet clinical and nutritional needs
Liaise daily with nursing staff to ensure patient dietary requirements are met
Ensure all food is safe and served at appropriate temperatures
Kitchen Standards, Safety & Compliance
Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety and infection control
Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations, COSHH and HACCP
Complete and maintain all required food safety documentation, including temperature and cleaning records
Ensure correct allergy labelling and stock rotation
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe kitchen environment
Minimise food waste and spoilage
Planning & Organisation
Organise own workload effectively to meet service demands and deadlines
Assist with ordering supplies and stock control
(Chef level) Prepare menus and order provisions in the absence of the Catering Manager
Supervision & Leadership (depending on level)
(Cook level) Support and work collaboratively with kitchen colleagues and volunteers
(Chef level) Supervise and coordinate the work of Commis Chefs, Catering Assistants, Apprentices and Volunteers
(Chef level) Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Manager
Address and resolve patient or customer concerns promptly and professionally
Person Specification
Essential
Significant experience in catering or food preparation
Knowledge of special diets and nutritional requirements
Working knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and HACCP
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to work effectively in a busy, care-focused environment
Additional Requirements for Chef-Level Appointment
Experience producing high-quality food in healthcare, education, in-house catering or restaurant settings
Supervisory or leadership experience in a kitchen environment
Catering qualification at City & Guilds or Level 3 Professional Cookery (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
Experience working in a hospice or care setting
Knowledge of dietary needs for patients at end of life
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