PRE-SCHOOL MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION ( Radford) Updated March 2022 Royal Naval Pre-school Learning Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We provide early help through support working with local agencies to identify children and families who will benefit and, we undertake assessment of the early help needed and provide targeted services to address those needs. Main responsibilities. • Taking the lead role and responsibility of running the childcare facility. • Ensuring that every effort has been made to keep the group open and running childcare sessions. If for a reason the group must close, then arrangements are made to re –open as quickly as possible, with the possibility that this may take the group outside of term time. As the lead person you will be present if required to direct /advise parents, make phone calls to all users, staff, and Area Coordinator. This may be outside of the core hours. • Providing play and learning opportunities in line with current legislation in a safe and caring environment. • Adhering to RNPSLO policies and good practices, ensuring that all staff are aware of policies and working practices. • To follow the instruction and guidance of the Area Co-ordinator where appropriate. To follow up instructions/guidance from area coordinator to staff team. • To ensure that security is always maintained adhering to the organisations policies and working practices. • To work to good and safe practice whilst using ICT including the Internet during daily correspondence with other settings and outside agencies. • Maintaining the Internet through monitoring and reporting to the Area Coordinator any undesirable messages etc through the Internet incident logbook. • To meet and greet visitors, into the setting after first verifying ID. • To plan and set out the day’s activities delegating duties to staff where appropriate ensuring that staff ratios are always met. • Keeping the register up to date and balanced on a daily/weekly basis. • To ensure appropriate ratios are met within the setting and age ranges of children attending. • Ensuring that there are no outstanding fees/debts allowed to culminate. • To maintain sustainability and viability of the setting. • Complete Early Years Grant Funding process for the children attending the pre- school. • To deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage within the setting coordinating record keeping, planning, observing and any other appropriate paper work 1 related to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Working within the Statutory Framework for the EYFS stage welfare requirements. and the organisations policies and good practices. As the manager you are responsible for monitoring staff’s paperwork relating to children ensuring that is kept up to date and is of a professional standard. • To manage the staff and your own allocated paperwork time within the working • day to ensure that all relevant paperwork is kept up to date. • To supervise the staff team on a regular basis that feed into annual appraisals held by the area coordinator. • To review and evaluate all aspects of the preschool in line with Ofsted requirement. • As the building controller for the setting, you are responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety including risk assessments, working alongside the MOD for annual inspections. (Goosewell site excluded) • To supervise storage and care of equipment along with maintenance of buildings when repair work is needed, adhering to health and safety requirements, before and after the sessions. This can include meeting with contractors outside of opening times. • To carry out necessary cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, hygienic environment, this can mean operating outside of opening times when children are not present. • To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the group is always present. • To hold supervision for all members of staff team on a regular basis. You are responsible for your own team’s attendance and disciplinary up to the point of formal disciplinary actions when the area coordinator will be involved. • To lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that appropriate cover for the group is always present. • Attend all training as appropriate this may include courses outside of working hours/ term time, to direct staff to further develop skills and qualifications both to self develop and to enhance the setting. Manage the settings training allocation responding to staffing ratios and seasonal attendance levels • • To attend managers meetings and when required visit other settings. • Carry out all responsibilities and activities within an equal opportunity’s framework. • To arrange cover for staff in their absence through the administration office. Ensuring that ratios are always adhered to. This may mean con...
Project Manager ER-NFI-CVA
Effective Date / Initial Contract Details
January 2026, 1-year contract.
Role Summary
The Emergency-NFI-CVA Project Manager plans, develops, closely monitors, evaluates and reports on the emergency response project(s) including the distribution of NFIs and/or CVA assigned to him/her. This includes assessing the needs of the communities to be supported, engaging with other stakeholders, designing and drafting project proposals, initiating and managing the project effectively, and reporting the associated narrative and financial reporting, all within the defined objectives, schedule and budget. This also includes the development and documentation of emergency response, NFI, and CVA processes and procedures. It contributes to good communication and coordination of all the actors involved, including national and regional authorities, local communities, other NGOs and clusters, and provides technical support and even strategic guidance.
Program Overview
Medair has been working in Madagascar since 2002 and is currently carrying out multi-sectoral emergency projects in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Health and Nutrition, Shelter and Disaster Risk Reduction in Madagascar to meet the needs of vulnerable communities, mostly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
Place and working conditions
Position based in Tana but with numerous and frequent field missions of several weeks or even months, and likely to be relocated closer to our future places of intervention.
Main responsibilities (non-exhaustive)
- Conduct CVA and NFI assessments and identify opportunities and challenges related to their implementation, then implement effective CVA and NFI intervention systems, including the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Have and maintain an overview of the emergency program(s) and modalities of NFI and CVA distribution in Madagascar, to strategically develop new projects at current sites and/or in surrounding regions.
- Actively participate, as a Medair technical representative, in coordination meetings and other technical groups implementing emergency projects and/or NFI and CVA activities in Madagascar, including with the BNGRC***, the Cash Working Group, the Shelter cluster as well as our volunteer networks (scouting associations and others).
- Effectively manage the assigned project(s) to achieve the objectives set within budget and on time, through fine technical design, close and continuous monitoring of the activities implemented by Medair and company technicians through frequent meetings and field visits, regular evaluation of progress based on relevant result and impact indicators, as well as monthly monitoring of the budget and expenses.
- Supervise the team members assigned to him/her, by organizing weekly meetings with them, the definition of their objectives and the annual or biannual evaluation of their performance to identify their possible needs in training/capacity building.
- Provide strong leadership, ensuring that there is positive short- and long-term impact and outcomes for beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and dedicated staff.
- Proactively report regularly on the progress of the ongoing project(s), using defined reporting formats, and in accordance with the expectations and standards of Medair and its donors.
- Develop new project proposals in line with the priorities of the programme strategy, in collaboration, defining clear and relevant objectives and indicators, in collaboration with other members of the sector teams, and as far as possible, with the local communities benefiting from the projects.
- Contribute to the annual update of Medair's Madagascar program strategy.
Essential qualifications, experience and technical skills
- University degree or higher education in a relevant field, with a specialization or demonstrated interest in at least one of the following areas : NFI or CVA Disaster Risk Reduction.
- At least 2 years of humanitarian work experience in project management.
- Very good level of French, both oral and written; Good level of English, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, make decisions in a changing environment, and adapt to operational priorities.
- Good organizational and writing skills...
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 ...
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust as our new Project Manager - National Cycle Network, working within the Delivery Team to lead the successful delivery of active travel infrastructure projects.
We are looking for someone with exceptional project management skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. While some technical knowledge of active travel is important, the focus of this role is on leading complex projects, coordinating teams, and driving collaboration to achieve sustainable, high-quality outcomes.
As Project Manager - National Cycle Network (Network Development Manager), you will oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of projects that enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and related infrastructure. You will combine strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery: Manage active travel infrastructure projects from concept through design, construction, implementation, and evaluation—ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards.
- Coordinate teams: Provide day-to-day leadership for interdisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Build strong relationships: Engage and influence key stakeholders—including landowners, local authorities, and volunteers—through clear communication, evidence-based reporting, and presentations.
- Community engagement: Plan, organise, and attend engagement activities to ensure projects reflect local needs and encourage participation.
- Strategic contribution: Help shape the future of the National Cycle Network by contributing to long-term planning and vision development.
- Monitor and report impact: Analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate progress and outcomes.
This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:
· Delivering active travel projects that will enable people to walk, wheel and cycle more easily.
· Building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
· Having the ability to influence active travel infrastructure in their local area and across the country.
· Learning topics across a broad range of disciplines.
About you
We ask that you have experience in the following areas:
· Proven ability to manage infrastructure projects, applying recognised project management frameworks to deliver on time, within scope, and to a high standard.
· Skilled at building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide range of partners, including local authorities, landowners, contractors, and community groups.
· Experience contributing to long-term planning and vision-setting and working collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
· A practical understanding of active travel infrastructure principles, with awareness of spatial and transport planning considerations.
· Ability to interpret and apply best practice in active travel network design, and familiarity with health and safety legislation and construction regulations.
· Experience in analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate project progress and impact.
· Exposure to opportunity generation, bid writing, and budget
would be an advantage.
Additional Information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 01 February 2026
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 February 2026
Why work for us?
At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things. You'll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.
We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and ...
Technical Portfolio Manager
Our vision is for safe and effective nursing and midwifery practice across the four countries of the UK – regulated and supported by the NMC – a fit for the future organisation, with fairness and equity at the heart of everything we do.
Our role is to protect the public and maintain confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions. As the largest independent regulator in Europe of more than 860,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have a crucial role in making this a reality.
We do this by setting and promoting high education and professional standards for all future and registered nurses and midwives in the UK and nursing associates in England.
We also ensure every nurse, midwife and nursing associate on our Register meets clear standards of conduct and practice which protects the public and the reputation of our professions.
We have a duty to investigate concerns and to take steps to protect the public in the relatively rare instances where we need to limit or restrict a nurse, midwife or nursing associate’s right to practise.
We are building a new NMC with integrity, fairness, respect, equity and effectiveness at its core.
We are determined to improve and modernise our culture and ways of working. This will ensure that the public and professionals feel confident in our work.
About the team and what we do
The Digital Services Team sits within the NMC’s Information Technology department and is responsible for delivering the technology that underpins how the organisation operates as a regulator. We work across the NMC to ensure digital investment is aligned with organisational priorities, delivers value and supports public protection.
This role sits at the heart of Digital Services, working closely with the Head of Digital Services, Power Platform Lead, Enterprise Architect, IT Business Partner and Principal Business Analyst. You’ll also collaborate across Data and Technology Services teams to ensure that technology initiatives are joined up, well-governed and delivered in the right order to maximise impact.
The team values clarity, collaboration and purposeful delivery, ensuring that technology choices support both immediate operational needs and the NMC’s long-term digital strategy.
In this role, you’ll oversee the NMC’s technology portfolio, ensuring that projects and initiatives are aligned with business goals, the technology roadmap and the wider corporate portfolio. Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, you’ll enable informed decision-making, manage dependencies and help prioritise work that delivers the greatest value.
You’ll play a key role in evaluating and sequencing initiatives, identifying technical dependencies, and communicating the impact of changes to plans or priorities. Working closely with business partners, architects and delivery teams, you’ll help shape demand, allocate resources effectively and ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives.
Through active risk management, performance monitoring and strong governance, you’ll help ensure that technology initiatives are delivered efficiently and consistently. Your work will provide clear insight into portfolio health and performance, supporting continuous improvement and confident decision-making at senior levels.
You’ll bring a strategic, purpose-led mindset, with the ability to connect technology delivery to organisational outcomes and public protection. You’re confident working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments and can balance competing priorities while maintaining a clear focus on value and risk.
You’ll be comfortable working with delivery frameworks, project and portfolio data, and governance processes, using insight to guide decisions and communicate clearly with stakeholders. You’re an effective collaborator and influencer, able to bring people together around shared goals and foster strong working relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
Above all, you’ll bring clarity, leadership and a commitment to high-quality outcomes—helping ensure the NMC’s technology portfolio is well-managed, transparent and aligned with its purpose and long-term ambitions.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
- Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Perkbox membership<...
Community ManagerApplication PackJanuary 2026Heila on work experience at Output ArtsPhoto: Tishon Nicholson Arts Emergency is a mentoring charity and support network. Since 2013,we have worked to address the inequalities in the creative and culturalsectors. Founded in Hackney by two friends, activist Neil Griffiths andcomedian Josie Long, we now support over 2,200 brilliant young peopleacross the UK. We provide guidance so they can chart their own course.We create connections to help them get ahead. The future is a place where young people face no closed doors tocreativity and the creative industries.We open doors by connecting young people to each other and to creativeprofessionals within communities of care based on shared values,interests, and practice. Through the transformative power of this mutualsupport, young people are empowered to live out their creative ambitions.In 2011, when Neil and Josie first dreamed up the project that wouldbecome Arts Emergency, they wrote (on a tablecloth) the core statementsof belief and intention for the national movement they would go on tobuild. This became our founding manifesto. Ten years later, inspired bythis manifesto and their own experiences in the arts, our Youth Collectivecreated their own. You can read both manifestos on our website.Both manifestos are powerful guiding forces in everything we do. In thewords of our Youth Collective, "we are far more powerful when we cometogether. Share resources. Pay it forward”.About usGamze on work experience at Mother London. Photo: Hannah Daisy.Our visionOur missionOur core beliefs We currently support 1,800 young people aged 16-25 who encountersystemic barriers to achieving their creative ambitions. Among our young people:78% are from a lower socioeconomic background70% are from an ethnic minority background17% have a disability or special educational needImportantly, 61% have intersecting identities that compound the challengesthey experience within the sector. Our young people live in 115 local authorities across London, GreaterManchester, Merseyside, and wider England. We recruit young people through a network of 57 long-standing referralpartnerships with schools, colleges, local authority services, and communityorganisations working in areas of deprivation.Who we supportOlamide reads her poem at a Celebration eventPhoto: Lilla Nyeki Arts Emergency has done more for me thanI ever thought possible, it has opened doorsI thought were closed. It has given mehope.Deji, former mentee Mentor Georgia and mentee Christelle at the Arts Emergency celebration eventPhoto: Rob Greig98%of mentees showed improvedknowledge of routes intoindustry, experiences of theindustry, and confidence andself-beliefArts Emergency empowers, connects and develops under-resourced youngpeople to be their best, most aspirational selves through 1:1 mentoring andup to ten-years’ worth of tailored assistance, real-life opportunities,connection to our Network - thousands of cultural professionals - and peersupport.Our three main programme strands are:Mentoring: Through a year-long mentoring relationship with a trainedvolunteer who is experienced in their creative area of interest, youngpeople aged 16-18 receive information, advice, and guidance thatsupports them to make decisions and take steps toward their creativeambitions as they move beyond compulsory education. Young Community: Every young person who takes part in ourprogrammes becomes a member of our Young Community, a nationalcommunity of 1,800 young people aged 16-25 from underrepresentedbackgrounds, with shared creative interests and practices. Throughbringing people together in person and online, our Young Communityprogramme fosters authentic connections.Youth Collective: A representative group of 10 young people who provideleadership for the Young Community, ensuring that young people’s viewsand voices are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join Arts Emergency and help shape the future of agrowing, mission-driven organisation. See some of the results of our work in our Impact Report 2024.What we do The Arts Emergency team is a group of passionate and dedicated staff andtrustees who bring together a wealth of experience from the charity andcultural sectors. Our teamMeet our team Arts Emergency is a grassroots movement that is entirely and authenticallypowered by people. We believe that lasting social change can only happenwhen we all come together.Our programmes serve young people who are under-represented in thecreative and cultural industries, including people from lower socioeconomicbackgrounds, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.Arts Emergency is committed to taking steps to be reflective of the youngpeople we serve, and being a welcoming and inclusive organisation. Wetherefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likelyto be underrepresented in the UK’s cultural workforce. This includes peopleof colour, disabled people, LGB...
Community Manager Application Pack January 2026 About us Arts Emergency is a mentoring charity and support network. Since 2013, we have worked to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors. Founded in Hackney by two friends, activist Neil Griffiths and comedian Josie Long, we now support over 2,200 brilliant young people across the UK. We provide guidance so they can chart their own course. We create connections to help them get ahead. Our vision The future is a place where young people face no closed doors to creativity and the creative industries. Our mission We open doors by connecting young people to each other and to creative professionals within communities of care based on shared values, interests, and practice. Through the transformative power of this mutual support, young people are empowered to live out their creative ambitions. Our core beliefs In 2011, when Neil and Josie first dreamed up the project that would become Arts Emergency, they wrote (on a tablecloth) the core statements of belief and intention for the national movement they would go on to build. This became our founding manifesto. Ten years later, inspired by this manifesto and their own experiences in the arts, our Youth Collective created their own. You can read both manifestos on our website. Both manifestos are powerful guiding forces in everything we do. In the words of our Youth Collective, "we are far more powerful when we come together. Share resources. Pay it forward”. Who we support We currently support 1,800 young people aged 16-25 who encounter systemic barriers to achieving their creative ambitions. Among our young people: ● 78% are from a lower socioeconomic background ● 70% are from an ethnic minority background ● 17% have a disability or special educational need Importantly, 61% have intersecting identities that compound the challenges they experience within the sector. Our young people live in 115 local authorities across London, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and wider England. We recruit young people through a network of 57 long-standing referral partnerships with schools, colleges, local authority services, and community organisations working in areas of deprivation. “Arts Emergency has done more for me than I ever thought possible, it has opened doors I thought were closed. It has given me hope.” - Deji, former mentee What we do Arts Emergency empowers, connects and develops under-resourced young people to be their best, most aspirational selves through 1:1 mentoring and up to ten-years’ worth of tailored assistance, real-life opportunities, connection to our Network - thousands of cultural professionals - and peer support. Our three main programme strands are: ● Mentoring: Through a year-long mentoring relationship with a trained volunteer who is experienced in their creative area of interest, young people aged 16-18 receive information, advice, and guidance that supports them to make decisions and take steps toward their creative ambitions as they move beyond compulsory education. ● Young Community: Every young person who takes part in our programmes becomes a member of our Young Community, a national community of 1,800 young people aged 16-25 from underrepresented backgrounds, with shared creative interests and practices. Through bringing people together in person and online, our Young Community programme fosters authentic connections. ● Youth Collective: A representative group of 10 young people who provide leadership for the Young Community, ensuring that young people’s views and voices are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join Arts Emergency and help shape the future of a growing, mission-driven organisation. See some of the results of our work in our Impact Report 2024. Our team The Arts Emergency team is a group of passionate and dedicated staff and trustees who bring together a wealth of experience from the charity and cultural sectors. Meet our team Commitment to equality and diversity Arts Emergency is a grassroots movement that is entirely and authentically powered by people. We believe that lasting social change can only happen when we all come together. Our programmes serve young people who are under-represented in the creative and cultural industries, including people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Arts Emergency is committed to taking steps to be reflective of the young people we serve, and being a welcoming and inclusive organisation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the UK’s cultural workforce. This includes people of colour, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, and other equity deserving groups. When we recruit we will always: show the salary, pay a living wage, and won’t demand a degree as an essential criteria (unless a...
Emmaus Oxford opened in 2009 and operates from a large property at 171 Oxford Road, Cowley, accommodating 24 companions. Two nearby houses are being converted into Move-on Houses, adding 8 more beds by summer 2026.
Our social enterprise includes a large retail store at 242 Barns Road, an online business based at Templars Square, and a house clearance service.
We aim to expand learning, development, and move-on opportunities, helping more companions move into employment and long-term housing. Plans include adding a dedicated Move-on Worker to the team. Our Learning & Development programme, led by an experienced manager, supports companions in setting goals and building meaningful careers.
A team of Progression Workers and a Counsellor provide personal support, while the social enterprise is run by a Social Enterprise Manager, two Deputies, and Drivers. Emmaus Oxford receives no government funding; income comes from trading, fundraising, and rental income (mainly through housing benefit).
The community Manager will lead and manage all aspects of community life at Emmaus Oxford, ensuring companions receive high-quality support, development, and welfare in line with the Emmaus ethos. They will oversee referrals, assessments, inductions, and move-on processes, promoting independence and progression into employment and stable housing. Working closely with the Learning & Development and Move-On teams, they will ensure companions engage in training and opportunities that support positive, sustainable outcomes while maintaining safeguarding and equality standards.
They will also manage staff, volunteers, and premises to ensure safe, effective, and compliant operations across accommodation and move-on houses. This includes overseeing health and safety, maintenance, and occupancy, coordinating 24/7 support cover, and fostering strong partnerships with local agencies and Emmaus UK. As part of the senior management team, the post holder will contribute to strategic planning, financial management, and continuous improvement across housing, support, and enterprise activities.
Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.
To apply please send your completed application form, along with a supporting statement showing: ‘why you want the job & what you will bring to the team’ helentaylor@c2recruitment.com
Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form. CVs and posted applications will not be accepted. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on 2nd February 2026. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview in person.
Emmaus Oxford provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience
Job Introduction
- Location: Oxfordshire, with at least 3/4 days per week in locations as part of our hybrid working policy
- Salary:£43,000 per annum
- Contract:Fixed term for 10 months
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) plus senior on-call support
- Required: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car/vehicle
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
Lead with purpose at Affinity Trust
At Affinity Trust, we believe everyone deserves to live life their way. As our new Deputy Operations Manager, you’ll help make that possible.
This is your chance to lead across multiple locations, guiding Support Managers and their teams to provide support that really matters. You’ll be the link between families, professionals, and amazing support, keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
How will I make a difference?
- You will show what great support looks like, coaching managers and teams to be their best.
- You will champion quality assurance and continuous improvement, keeping people safe, and finding opportunities to make good support outstanding.
- You will build strong connections with key people inside and outside of Affinity Trust, working in partnership with all stakeholders.
- You will step in when needed, so that no one is left without the right support.
What will I bring?
You are someone who:
- Inspires and motivates teams to bring out their best
- Keeps people at the heart of everything you do
- Takes a practical approach to decision-making
- Connects meaningfully with the people we support, families, colleagues and external professionals
- Brings proven leadership experience with a commitment to consistently outstanding support.
What do I get in return?
We offer a flexible range of benefits for you to choose from, including:
- Stream -access part of your pay when you need it, plus discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Blue Light Card- free membership, giving you savings at shops, restaurants and more
- Simply Health– a health plan offering a 24/7 GP service, plus help with prescription, dental and other healthcare costs
- Buy or sell annual leave– flexible options available twice a year
- Pension and Life Assurance– automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows schemes
If you want to shape support that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
We are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, so we may close it before the end-date if we find the right person.
Please note, that for internal purposes the job title will be Deputy Operations Manager
It is essential for this role to have an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for if you are offered the position.
Got any questions? Please contact us on: recruitment@affinitytrust.org
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This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (based in London with at least two days in the office including Monday team day), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.
Salary £56,000-£60,000 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid (at least two days in the office, including Monday team day)
*** Closing date for applications - 1200 Monday 2nd February 2026***
About the role
This is a critical role at the heart of Which's advocacy team, leading the development and delivery of public affairs activity and programmes to ensure Which? is influential in its engagement with UK government, devolved nations, Parliament, and political parties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsibility for developing, delivering and coordinating the organisation's influencing and engagement of UK Parliament, Whitehall and devolved governments.
- To build and maintain an influential network of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, government officials, and advisers in key departments, trade associations, advocacy organisations and sectors relevant to Which?
- To provide timely political intelligence and counsel on public affairs issues, including advising on best practice for influencing government and political audiences, and opportunity spotting.
- To represent Which? at external events and meetings.
- To lead a high performing team, including fostering an inclusive culture, supporting the development, engagement and performance of your team to deliver excellent results in line with our organisational objectives and requirements
***HEAR MORE FROM THE TEAM ABOUT THE ROLE IN THIS VIDEO THEY'VE PUT TOGETHER***
About you:
We are looking for a political strategist who thrives at the intersection of policy and power. You are someone who understands successful public affairs and has significant experience in-house, in an agency or in Parliament.
You have a sophisticated grasp of Westminster and Whitehall processes, excel at gathering and interpreting political insight, and are adept at building strategies to help us achieve our public policy goals
The interview process for this role involves:-
- Online interview with hiring manager
- Meeting with hiring manager and senior colleague (including exercise)
- Possible final interview with Director of Advocacy
Benefits
We also have these benefits for you to consider:
- 35 hour working week
- Generous 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional holiday days
- Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service)
- Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
- Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
- A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
- Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines
- Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
- Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays
- Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy
About Which?
We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at recruitment@which.co.uk.
Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. You can find out more about what we do, our people and culture as well as hints and tips on how to complete your application on our Careers site.
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Senior Public Affairs Manager
Permanent
£55,00 - £60,000 + benefits
Full time (35 hours per week)
Wimbledon (hybrid and flexible working)
The role
As a Senior Public Affairs Manager, you will maximise the profile, influence and voice of the CIPD with Government and Policy makers and you will lead the CIPD’s overall public affairs strategy and reputational positioning amongst these stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
- Developing and leading the Public Affairs strategy to raise the profile, influence and voice of the CIPD with key political, policy maker, business and opinion former audiences, in support of the CIPD’s overall purpose, vision and priority themes.
- Improving the impact of our public policy work with government and raise the profile of our policy work with the HR profession, CIPD members and potential commercial partners.
- Working with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure that public affairs activity is integrated into our social media output, member content and where appropriate translated into high profile media coverage for the CIPD.
- Managing and developing the public affairs team, ensuring it is fully integrated strategically into business planning and supports the delivery of the wider strategy.
- Working collaboratively with and supporting the Head of Public Policy and Practice with the annual budgetary, content and engagement planning process for Policy, including drafting and managing the annual budget for public affairs, evaluating suppliers and supporting quarterly budget reviews.
- Providing expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive, the senior leadership team and the Heads of the departments on all matters of political engagement and policy influencing for the organisation, including understanding key organisational opportunities and reputational risks.
- Creating regular reports for the Board and wider organisation to outline progress on the public affairs strategy and key milestones for the public policy reach and profile.
- Developing the CIPD’s network of relevant political, policy maker and
opinion former stakeholders, maximising CIPD’s engagement and influence with key Ministers, Special Advisors, Civil Servants and Parliamentarians.
What you’ll need to be successful
- A strategic understanding of the political landscape, institutions and processes and how they can support organizational objectives.
- Established experience of working in a strategic role advising senior leaders in the political, policy and/or public affairs environment.
- Experience of working with senior policy stakeholders and the media.
- Experience of developing and delivering an effective public affairs strategy that aligns wider organisational objectives.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills and clearly demonstrating the
ability to build and maintain effective relationships. - Experienced at representing organisations in the media and in advising on and drafting media lines aligned with policy and public affairs objectives.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects independently, often at short notice and to tight deadlines.
- Experience of writing for different audiences, including letters to parliamentarians, policy briefings, research, and social media content.
- Experience of people management and in managing and developing a
small team. - Experience of managing external consultants to support the work of the team.
About us
We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option...
Deputy Home Manager - Nursing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, motivated and driven to make a difference?
Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?
As Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the clinical needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms positioned across four wings and plenty of otherfacilities. Our nursing home in Aylesbury was designed for the effective delivery of nursing care, with a specialist nursing unit located in each wing. There is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating programme of activities on offer. To make our residents feel at home,personal itemscan be brought along and added to individual rooms.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care with an active NMC PIN.
You’ll have previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Life assurance
- Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
- Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
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Job description
- City:FAREHAM
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£49,840
- Rate:per annum
- Plus:£1200 car allowance per annum & Benefits
Senior Operations Manager (6028)
Lead with purpose and create opportunities for people to thrive – join Avenues Group as our Senior Operations Manager and help shape lives for the better!
Location: Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & BasingstokeSalary: £49,840 per annum + £1,200 car user allowance
At Avenues, we’re more than a social care provider, we’re a community where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things together.
We’re a specialist charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs through supported living, residential care, and outreach services. Our belief is simple; everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest and be an active part of their local community.
We work across the South and beyond, and we’re passionate about investing in our people so they can thrive and build meaningful careers.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to join our South team, overseeing services across West Hampshire. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll make a real impact – combining operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic delivery.
You’ll lead and manage around 11 residential and supported living services together with a team of Service Managers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll also be a key representative of Avenues, building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll set the tone for best practice, championing person-centred approaches and Positive Behaviour Support. You’ll manage budgets and resources effectively, ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and work closely with our central teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll also play a vital role in service development, growth, and strategic planning – and occasionally act as Registered Manager when needed.
About You
You’re an experienced, values-driven leader with a strong background in social care operations. You’ll bring knowledge of residential and supported living services, a solid understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks, and experience managing budgets.
A Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
If you also have experience in the voluntary sector, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-service environments, that’s a bonus. Most importantly, you’ll have a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine alignment with our values: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Pride.
Working Pattern & Flexibility
This role is fulltime and predominantly Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key. You’ll occasionally work evenings or weekends and take part in a Tier 2 on-call rota. We offer a blended approach to home and office working, guided by the needs of our services.
What We Offer
We offer flexible working, meaningful perks that value your time, energy and wellbeing, and the chance to be part of something that truly changes lives.
Interested?
If this sounds like you – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d love to hear from you.
We believe the right values and attitude matter just as much as experience, and we’ll support your development through training and coaching.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or appoint a suitable candidate during the recruitment process.
Search and applyJob description
Job description
- City:FAREHAM
- Vacancy type:Full Time
- Salary:£49,840
- Rate:per annum
- Plus:£1200 car allowance per annum & Benefits
Senior Operations Manager (6028)
Lead with purpose and create opportunities for people to thrive – join Avenues Group as our Senior Operations Manager and help shape lives for the better!
Location: Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton & BasingstokeSalary: £49,840 per annum + £1,200 car user allowance
At Avenues, we’re more than a social care provider, we’re a community where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things together.
We’re a specialist charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs through supported living, residential care, and outreach services. Our belief is simple; everyone deserves the chance to live life to the fullest and be an active part of their local community.
We work across the South and beyond, and we’re passionate about investing in our people so they can thrive and build meaningful careers.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations Manager to join our South team, overseeing services across West Hampshire. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll make a real impact – combining operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic delivery.
You’ll lead and manage around 11 residential and supported living services together with a team of Service Managers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll also be a key representative of Avenues, building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and partners.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll set the tone for best practice, championing person-centred approaches and Positive Behaviour Support. You’ll manage budgets and resources effectively, ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and work closely with our central teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll also play a vital role in service development, growth, and strategic planning – and occasionally act as Registered Manager when needed.
About You
You’re an experienced, values-driven leader with a strong background in social care operations. You’ll bring knowledge of residential and supported living services, a solid understanding of legislation and regulatory frameworks, and experience managing budgets.
A Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
If you also have experience in the voluntary sector, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-service environments, that’s a bonus. Most importantly, you’ll have a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine alignment with our values: Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Pride.
Working Pattern & Flexibility
This role is fulltime and predominantly Monday to Friday, but flexibility is key. You’ll occasionally work evenings or weekends and take part in a Tier 2 on-call rota. We offer a blended approach to home and office working, guided by the needs of our services.
What We Offer
We offer flexible working, meaningful perks that value your time, energy and wellbeing, and the chance to be part of something that truly changes lives.
Interested?
If this sounds like you – even if you don’t tick every box – we’d love to hear from you.
We believe the right values and attitude matter just as much as experience, and we’ll support your development through training and coaching.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or appoint a suitable candidate during the recruitment process.
Operations Manager - Social Care
Overview
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ID
299389
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Salary
£43,857 per annum
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Type
Permanent - Full Time
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Location
Denbigh
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Hours
37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date
31/01/2026
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Looking for a fantastic management opportunity in care?
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support and their families. We are seeking a new Operations Manager for Wales, covering services in Denbigh, Powys and community services in North and South Wales. This role involves regular travel with occasional remote working. You will primarily be based in North Wales but be required to travel to Powys and South Wales fortnightly. The work base can be further discussed at the interview stage.
We will offer you a salary of £43,857 per annum as a Level 2 Operations Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional manager in the Care sector, allowing you to be innovative and tackle challenges alongside fellow Operations Managers. You will receive ongoing support from our Operations team as you oversee diverse services across the region.
Flexibility, strong leadership, and the ability to listen to those we support are essential. As we prioritise co-production, the insights of families are vital to our mission. This role promises excitement and challenges within our values-driven organization, offering rewarding experiences as you contribute to the development and growth of our services.
Join us at this exciting time!
Interviews for this role are expected to be the beginning of February, with a preliminary date set of the 12th February for in-person interviews.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
- A UK Driving License and vehicle is essential, and mileage will be reimbursed, or use of a company car will be provided.
- Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care Diploma or equivalent or are willing to work towards one.
- Use of non-verbal communication methods such as British Sign Language is desirable.
- Committed to listening to and valuing diverse views.
- Experience of leading and managing within the care sector.
- Experience developing and growing care services is desirable.
- Experience working with and liasing with local authority teams.
- Solution focused - creative with a can do attitude.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Additional Highlights to our Operations Manager position:
- 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Free DBS check if your role needs one.
- A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
- Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
- Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
To apply
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