JOB DESCRIPTION: OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Role Title: Operations Director Role Overview: The Operations Director will help develop and deliver St Saviour’s mission and ministry, by leading the operations function at both a strategic and management level. They will serve as part of the church’s leadership team, helping manage and coordinate its activity to best fulfil its missional aims. They will manage (and work as part of) a 5-person Operations Team to help support the operational needs of the church. Alongside the PCC, Treasurer and Churchwardens, they will be responsible for the oversight of finance, premises, governance, staffing and administration. Purpose: The Operations Director will work to ensure that St Saviour’s functions as a healthy and effective organisation through appropriate oversight of staff, finance, premises, and governance. Compared with recent years, St. Saviour’s now operates with a smaller employed staff team. Therefore, it is the expectation that the Operations Director will need to both develop new, and work alongside existing volunteer resource and external partnerships to deliver the operational requirements of the church. Location: St Saviour’s Church Centre, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. The role will be primarily office-based, with a focus on being present to manage and support others. There is a potential for up to 25% home- working as operational needs allow. Responsible to: The Rector Wider brief and fit with the organisation: St Saviour’s employs a staff team of circa 16 people. These are mainly part-time appointments. The Operations Director will form part of the 5 person Operations Team (Ops Dir, Senior Administrator & Head of Communications, Administrator, Caretaker, Part-time Caretaker). The remaining 11 posts consist of 4 clergy posts (1 Associate Minister on maternity from March) and 7 pastoral ministry/admin roles. This job description is non-contractual St Saviour’s Guildford is a Church of England Parish and a registered charity no. 1128141. Our oDices are located at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. oDice@st-saviours.org.uk | 01483 455333 | www.st-saviours.org.uk Staff Oversight & HR Main responsibilities & Duties: • Support the Rector in the management and coordination of the staff team, promoting healthy relationships, clarity of vision and purpose, advance planning, and cohesive operation. • Line-manage the Operations team and support other managers in the fulfilment of their management responsibilities. • Function as the main point of contact for HR related issues, drawing upon the support of the PCC HR champion. • Oversee the annual performance appraisal and development programme. Finance • Alongside the Administrator, be the day-to-day point of contact for finance queries from staZ, making decisions on extraordinary expenditure in line with scheme of delegation. • Manage and monitor expenditure in line with the annual church budget (noting that ministry budgets are delegated to other staZ members) • Support the Treasurers and Church Finance Team in the oversight of church finance. The Operations Director will serve as part of the PCC Finance Sub-committee. • Alongside the Treasurers, support the annual budgeting, biannual Gift Day, and year end processes. • Enable the staZ to adequately meet their financial responsibilities, providing training and guidance as needed. • Act as a signatory on church bank mandates. • Plan and administer the annual governance cycle for the PCC. • Function as a policy advisor and secretary to the PCC. • Oversee the organisations management of ‘risk’, data and H&S (but not safeguarding). • Support the PCC in their oversight of church premises. • Be responsible for ensuring the annual process of maintenance and health & safety checks is completed, although it is anticipated that this will be primarily fulfilled through a combination of volunteer and contracted involvement. • The Operations Director will serve as part of the PCC Buildings Sub-committee. • Be responsible for the oversight of church IT, ensuring adequate provision for basic IT support and troubleshooting. • Be responsible for ensuring that church administration runs smoothly and effectively, although it is anticipated that much of this responsibility will be delegated to the Senior Administrator & Head of Communications and other members of the staff team. Governance Premises General Operations & Administration This job description is non-contractual St Saviour’s Guildford is a Church of England Parish and a registered charity no. 1128141. Our oDices are located at Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4QD. oDice@st-saviours.org.uk | 01483 455333 | www.st-saviours.org.uk General Opportunities to Develop / Training: Terms and Conditions Other Duties • Attend management meetings, staff prayers and weekly team meetings and other evening governance meetings. • Contribute to the wider planning discussion ab...
The Operations Director is a key senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and closely with the Vicar to ensure our vision and strategy shape our day-to-day priorities. This is a highly relational leadership role, combining strong operational expertise with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people.
The Operations Director provides leadership across people, operations, finance, systems, buildings and strategic delivery, leading and developing an operations team. They hold both detail and the big picture, leading with agility and flexibility as we respond to the Holy Spirit, delivering operational excellence across staff, clergy, volunteers and governance.
If you feel called to this role but do not meet each requirement to equal levels, we warmly encourage you to apply.
St Stephens Church
St Stephen’s is a vibrant, growing Evangelical Charismatic Resource Church with around 500 adults, 100 children and 80 youth, supported by a committed staff and volunteer team. St Stephen's. Our vision is simple: Love God, Grow Disciples, Transform Communities. Sundays sit at the heart of our life together, with three services that gather us for worship, teaching and prayer, alongside a wide and active ministry across generations and a strong commitment to serving and resourcing the wider church
This role provides strategic leadership to the Parish and clergy in supporting the vision for growth and ensuring strong governance, efficient systems and professional operational delivery.
We are looking for an organised, energised, detail orientated and pro-active person with a proven history of strategic leadership with strong administrative skills including high levels of IT literacy, written and verbal communication skills. You will oversee the effective use, security, and development of the parish’s IT and digital systems, ensuring they support communication, administration, and mission delivery.
You are experienced in working alone and in a team. You will join a friendly and committed staff team supporting the mission and ministry of the parish fuelled by prayer, laughter and cake.
The job can be full or part time with hybrid working by negotiation. The salary is £32-40,000 dependent on experience.
Andover Parish
Andover Parish, part of the Winchester Diocese, comprises the four Anglican churches of Andover. We are a growing, outward looking and vibrant parish with an extensive social action mission delivered by ‘Lighthouse’ building on strong links with the NHS, Town and Borough Councils and other charity and corporate organisations.
Do you love making things work smoothly so a church can thrive?
Behind every vibrant, welcoming church is a steady hand bringing order, care, and vision to the details that matter. Christ Church W4 is looking for an Operations Director who is excited to serve both people and purpose—someone who finds joy in creating well-run spaces, supporting teams, and helping ministry happen with excellence and warmth.
If you’re passionate about meaningful work, practical leadership, and being part of a community where what you do truly matters, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. More details about the role can be found here.
To apply, please complete the Application Form and return to the email address below.
A Declaration of Suitability must also be submitted alongside the completed application form.
We would appreciate you completing the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, but this is fully optional.
Application Deadline: by end of Sunday 1 February 2026
Notification: Friday 6 February 2026
Interviews: W/C 16 February 2026
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Vicar, Revd Nicola Moy (nicola.moy@christchurchw4.com).
Please send all completed forms to applications@christchurchw4.com.
We regret we may not be able to provide feedback on all applications.
Christ Church W4
Christ Church W4 is One church, three sites in West London, with a dream - to see all welcomed home into, and transformed by the love of God. We long that all people would be confident that they are loved, accepted and valued by the living God, the Father –with God getting all the glory for all He enables us to become and do.
We worship Jesus in Spirit and truth, as people from all ages and backgrounds, and long for children and young people to live life in all its fullness, ministering to the whole church family.
We pray that our buildings bless the whole community, with space to meet God, make friends, and live like Jesus.
We adventure with God as our people become a movement of disciples, equipped to follow Jesus Monday through Sunday at home and in the workplace – this is how we change the world, because we did the ‘ordinary’ things well in partnership with God and all His children.
Warehouse & Retail Support Manager
30 hours per week
Our shops and warehouse play a pivotal role in our income stream and assist in the financial sustainability of the Hospice. They provide employment and volunteering opportunities, sell a wide selection of donated pre-loved goods, play a significant role in the local reuse and sustainability agenda, and provide a visible presence of the Ayrshire Hospice within our local communities.
As the Warehouse & Retail Support Manager, you will support and coordinate the day-to-day management and administration of all stock and distribution related operations. You will report to the Area Manager and support the operational compliance in our network of eight shops.
You will be responsible for managing and coordinating stock management systems, ensure all health and safety requirements are achieved and costs are controlled and reduced. You will ensure staff and volunteers are trained and supported, while supplying shops with required stock and equipment.
You will oversee the warehouse team to achieve safe working practices and efficient and comprehensive procedures.
You will manage and co-ordinate a delivery and collection service for the distribution of donated goods and new goods stock across all shops, along with managing furniture collection and delivery to customers.
You will build good relationships and work in collaboration with shop managers, to help identify stock requirements for each shop.
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Oversee the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional and efficient standard.
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Using a hands on approach, manage the rota and holidays for your team to ensure full coverage for receiving donations and delivery schedules.
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Support Shop Managers in achieving year on year improvements in income, sales and net profit targets as per annual budgets by ensuring they have the appropriate stock.
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Collaboratively work alongside the Ayr shop manager and Online team to support the day-to-day operation and lead in the shop managers absence. (This may involve working in other shops in Ayrshire as manager, if required).
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Support in delivering a culture of excellent customer service in the warehouse, training and supporting staff to develop positive and professional relationships. Displaying appropriate standards of professionalism, compassion and enthusiasm
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To build and maintain successful relationships with volunteers to harness their commitment and support for the Hospice.
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Support the effective management of the warehouse ensuring practices are carried out to a professional standard and all Health & Safety measures are adhered to.
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To assist the Shop Managers in delivering effective Gift Aid practices across all stores.
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Support the warehouse/retail teams in delivering a customer/donor experience to an exceptional standard, that nurtures a connection and ongoing engagement with the Ayrshire Hospice
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Support the shop teams to contribute to climate sustainability through engagement with recycling and upcycling initiatives.
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Undertake effective coaching of warehouse team to support them in day-to-day operational challenges and on-going personal development.
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To achieve gift aid targets through ongoing training and best practice and to ensure compliance with HMRC guidance.
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Manage and coordinate the recording and scheduling of new goods across the Hospice shop network, ensuring the movement of stock is recorded meticulously within the EPOS system and other stock management controls.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
• Qualification within people management - Desirable
Knowledge/Experience
• Previous experience of retail management - Desirable
• Proven track record of people management - Essential
• A proven track record in achieving targets / objectives - Essential
• Experience with working with the public and delivering excellent customer care - Essential
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practise - Essential
• Previous warehouse experience - Desirable
Ability/Skills
• Commercial awareness with knowledge of retail best practi...
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Manager who can inspire and lead their team to deliver outstanding early years education and care.
Longstanton Pre-School based in Cambridge is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Our Longstanton Pre-School is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. The Early Years Manager will be supported by the Childcare Operational Manager and wider Alliance support services including HR and Finance.
What we offer:
We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families.
The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including:
- 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings)
- Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS)
- The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children.
- A generous workplace pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service.
- Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
- Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
- A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being
Job purpose:
Early Years Manager will:
- inspire and lead your team to deliver high quality early years education and care
- manage the day-to-day operation of the setting, ensuring all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures are adhered too.
- build relationships with parents and the wider community
- manage the financial sustainability of the setting
Requirements:
Successful applicants will need:
- a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent and ability to meet all standards set out in EYFS.
- EYFS 2024 requirement: Employed or internal job changes on or after 4 January 2024 must hold a level 2 Math’s qualification or must achieve one within 2 years of starting in the position.
- proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare
- sound IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office programmes, nursery management software, social media platforms and online portals effectively
- the ability to multi-task and establish rapport with staff, families, and external agencies.
Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert.
Hours per week: 35 (We are open to flexibility around how the hours will be worked)
Weeks per year: 39 (Term time)
Interview date: 26th January 2026
We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to support the Halesowen Shop Manager in leading a team of volunteers, achieving set targets and maintaining standards. You’ll work 15 hours per week on a shift rotation, including some weekend working.
About the Role
Acorns Children's Hospice are a children's charity, offering specialist palliative nursing care and support for local children and their families. Every year, we support over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. We have a network of charity shops across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, which help to provide the funding that we need to provide this care.
As Deputy Community Shop Manager, you will:
- Support the Shop Manager to create an exciting shop floor experience that makes Acorns stand out from our competitors
- Make decisions about the quality of stock, levels of pricing and style of merchandising
- Lead a team of volunteers
- Achieve sales targets by encouraging donations, purchases and gift aid
Click here to see inside one of our Acorns shops
About You
- Retail experience and experience of working towards targets
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- IT skills
- Happy to work weekends
- Enjoy a role that involves significant levels of manual handling
- Ability to travel independently to cover shops in the area if needed
We want our Shop Managers to firmly embed their shop into the fabric of the local community by being proactive in assessing opportunities within the community for the shop to get involved in, so ideally you’ll be based in the local area.
What We Offer
- £24,862.50 per annum (pro rata)
- 15 hours per week
- Based in Halesowen
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
- Discounts on refurbished tech
- Eye Test discount
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
- Time off to volunteer
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?
Part Time
Halesowen
Retail
ISS ACTIVITY MANAGER PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications/Attainment Essential Desirable Evidence of vocational training obtained in an education/childcare setting Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained through the school) Lifeguard qualification X X X Experience/Knowledge Essential Desirable Extensive previous experience in a boarding/summer school environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and rules expected of both staff and students Proven experience of managing staff in a similar environment Qualification(s) and experience to lead one or more of the published sports or activities A strong understanding of Health & Safety specifically relating to a wide variety of sports and activities X X X X Experience of working with international pupils X Skills/Abilities Essential Desirable Proven ability to lead a team Ability to lead and deliver an exemplary co-curricular activity and social programme Excellent organisation and communication skills Ability to plan and ensure activities are well organised prior to delivery Demonstrated ability to enthuse and motivate students and staff alike Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, flexibility and an ability to work under pressure Experience of implementing risk assessments and understanding of the importance of briefing staff to use these The ability to speak other languages X X X X X X X X
We’re looking for someone who:
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and innovative.
- Creative and forward-thinking with high integrity and accountability.
- Positive personal impact and enthusiasm for driving change.
Our ideal Candidate
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (preferred).
- Professional qualification in Communications or Marketing (preferred).
- Proven experience in creating and implementing change communications plans within a values-driven organisation.
- Strong track record of delivering engaging communications for complex projects and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent copywriting skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver tactically at pace.
- Skilled at building relationships and managing competing priorities.
Why Join us
- Be at the heart of transformational projects that shape the future of our charity.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas make a real difference.
- Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
Interested and want to know a bit more?
To find out more about our charity check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-zYkoj7x8s
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.
Funding Manager, Directed Activities
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- London
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- Full time
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Salary: £ 46,700
Closing date: Monday, 2 February 2026
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: 1st stage (w/c 23rd February)
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.
We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.
We are looking for a Funding Manager, Directed Activities to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working?
You will play a key role in enabling Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes to deliver their funding ambitions by managing the full lifecycle of discretionary awards and funding call applications, ensuring high‑quality processing, due diligence, peer review and award decisions. Working collaboratively across Wellcome, you will provide clear, expert guidance and support to colleagues and applicants, helping to ensure our directed funding processes are efficient, fair and consistently delivered.
What will I be doing?
To deliver Wellcome’s funding for the strategic programmes of Climate & Health, Infectious Disease and Mental Health, we are looking for a Funding Manager to work in our team. You will be part of the Directed Funding & Planning team within the Research Funding department.
The Directed Funding & Planning team is responsible for the coordinated central planning and delivery of all Directed Funding activity across the organisation. This includes overseeing Discretionary Awards, Funding Calls, and the operation of their associated Advisory Committees, ensuring these processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with Wellcome’s governance standards. The team partners closely with Wellcome’s Strategic Programmes—particularly in Mental Health, Climate & Health, Infectious Diseases and Equity—and collaborates with colleagues in Legal and Finance to operationalise strategic funding objectives.
As a Funding Manager, Directed Activities, you will:
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Manage a portfolio of discretionary awards and funding call applications, ensuring high‑quality processing, due diligence and smooth progression through each stage of the assessment and award lifecycle.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across Strategic Programmes, Finance and Legal to maintain efficient, compliant and well‑governed directed funding processes.
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Coordinate expert review activities by identifying suitable reviewers, managing global communications and ensuring high‑quality assessments are received on time.
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Provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants by distilling complex committee discussions and offering expert guidance on processes, policies and funding requirements.
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Support the effective management of awarded grants by handling queries, overseeing casework throughout the grant lifecycle and ensuring compliance with Wellcome’s policies.
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Contribute to the successful delivery of funding committees and initiatives, including managing committee operations, supporting scheme development and driving continuous improvement in assessment processes.
Is this job for me?
If you have experience in an academic research environment or a strong understanding of research funding and hold a degree in a relevant life science discipline, this role could be a great fit for you. You’ll thrive here if you bring excellent organisation, clear and confident communication, and the ability to manage complex workloads while building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. This role is well‑suited to someone who is analytically minded, attentive to detail, flexible in their approach, and comfortable summarising complex information for different audiences.
To apply for this role please submit an updated CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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Assistant Shop Manager, Bridlington
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Job title: ASM Bridlington
Role open to applications: Until 30th January 2026. Interview date TBC
Location: Dove House Shop, The Promenades Bridlington YO15
Salary: £23,801 FTE per annum – Actual Salary £19,041 per annum.
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, 08:45 – 17:15 Monday-Saturday (Sundays 09:45am – 16:15pm)
Our shops are bright, positive places at the heart of their communities. Every donation, purchase and conversation helps us continue providing expert, person centred care to local people with life limiting illnesses across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. Your role in our retail team makes a very real difference.
As an Assistant Shop Manager, you’ll help create a welcoming environment where customers feel supported, donors feel appreciated, and volunteers feel valued. Working alongside your Shop Manager, you’ll play an active part in ensuring the shop runs smoothly, efficiently and with our hospice values at its heart.
Are you able to support the Shop Manager in the day to day running of a busy, vibrant shop, helping to deliver a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door?
Are you confident providing excellent customer service, building warm and genuine connections with customers, donors and volunteers?
For more information please download our recruitment pack.
Job Introduction
Day Centre Manager – Norfolk Opportunities Centre (NOC)
Are you passionate about helping autistic adults and those with learning disabilities achieve their desired potential? Autism Anglia, a well-established independent charity, is looking for a Day Centre Manager to join our dedicated team at our Norfolk Day Centre in Dereham, Norfolk.
The Day Centre Manager is responsible for the day to day running of the centre. The Manager is tasked to actively promote the development of each individual using a holistic approach, which demonstrates an understanding of their personal, physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs. The NOC promotes and supports individual's wellbeing, goals and aspirations in everyday community life.
For more information about our charity, visit www.autism-anglia.org.uk
Location
24-27 Bertie Ward Way, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1TE
Salary
£29,000 - £31,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Please note, unfortunately we do not offer sponsorships and candidates must have the eligibility to work in the UK.
About the role
- Responsible for overall day to day management of the Opportunities Centre, to include; staffing ratio, overseeing departments and leading on contracts.
- Manage the referral, assessment and transition process for individuals identifying individual support needs and their goals and objectives they wish to achieve within their day service package.
- To work collaboratively with the wider Adult Services team on project development and management.
- Attend events to promote the organisation and day service as required.
- Work alongside the Registered Manager for Norfolk to develop and implement goal plans, risk assessments, Support Plans appropriate communication methods and annual reviews – and to ensure these are regularly updated for the people we support.
- Providing opportunities for the adults to experience a wide range of community based activities.
- Responsible for ensuring all Instructors are up to date with current legislation and procedures through the regular supervision and appraisal process.
- To manage and ensure that all training requirements are up to date and relevant to all Instructors.
- Continually monitor and evaluate the individual’s progress and development of new social and daily living skills, confidence and self-esteem and ensuring these are communicated effectively and accurately to the appropriate people through regular reviews, ensure any actions are completed within a specific time frame.
- Ensure Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures are an integral part of the working practices of the opportunity centre.
- Work closely with the individual’s and their family to ensure all needs are being met with a consistent approach and effective communication.
- Follow Safeguarding procedures and act promptly on any concerns.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Formal Teaching qualification advantageous, but non essential
- Experience with individuals with ASD or Learning Difficulties would be highly beneficial
- Highly motivated and a desire to learn
- Ability to organise department work in an efficient and effective manner
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with compassion, patience, and a genuine passion for empowering others.
Benefits & Support
At Autism Anglia, we know our staff are key to our success. We provide:
- Staff wellbeing programmes and mental health support.
- Comprehensive training, supervision, and professional development.
- Free on-site parking.
- A supportive and accessible leadership team, ensuring guidance and assistance are always available.
- Access to GP and dental services.
Commitment to Diversity
Autism Anglia is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Flexible working and reasonable adjustments are available to support candidates where needed.
How to apply
If you have a genuine passion ...
Job Description Job Title: Regional Advocacy Coordinator Reporting To: Advocacy Director Location: Remote – preferably for candidates based in the Francophone region on the continent. Contract Type: Full-time Duration: 12 Months possibility for extension Compensation: 25k - 30k (USD) WHO WE ARE: “Remaking the world with and for girls” Purposeful is a movement-building hub for adolescent girls and young feminists. We resource their resistance, accompany journeys of political education, build solidarity between and across movements, amplify their voices, catalyse collaborative philanthropy and support innovation in grassroots programming with and for girls and young feminists. Our work is both global and deeply local. In Sierra Leone, we bring our work together into one integrated strategy, sparking a groundswell of girls and young feminists who can access and imagine new possibilities for themselves and their communities. We move money to their allies to influence change, from communities to courtrooms. Across the world we support girls’ and young feminists’ organising and activism through a girl-led participatory grant-making process called the With and For Girls Fund. In times of crisis, we move money rapidly to girls and young feminists organising on the frontlines via the Global Resilience Fund. No matter where we are, we work so that girls and young feminists can access the resources, networks and platforms they need to remake the world for themselves. Purposeful is a proudly feminist organisation, with a strong intersectional power analysis. We pursue strategies that prioritise the collective liberation of girls. We are looking for team members who share our feminist ideals. We believe the best work happens in dialogue, and we value collective decision-making. We believe in celebrating success, amongst staff and partners alike. We are looking for team members with a deep commitment to collaborative working, and who bring a sense of joy and humour to what can be challenging work. We pride ourselves on our diversity, the multiple languages we speak and places we live. We are all parents or have other caring responsibilities. We prioritise work-life balance, many of us have other projects and passions outside of Purposeful. As a team we prioritise opportunities for learning, sharing, and embedding different worldviews. We are looking for team members who thrive in diverse and cross-cultural contexts, and who bring passion, creativity and a thirst for learning to their work. We are our partnerships. We are most proud of the shared vision we have built with our partners - rooted in mutuality, trust, and collaboration. We are looking for team members who will work tirelessly to rebalance power disparities in funder-partner relationships, acting as responsible stewards of resources of and for our movements. CONTEXT OF THIS ROLE: The Regional Advocacy Coordinator will play a key role in advancing Purposeful’s feminist advocacy efforts across Africa, with a particular focus on designing and piloting the Special Advocacy Grant, a small, opportunistic and flexible fund that will resource survivor and activist-led storytelling, direct action, healing, and narrative change; enabling survivors to define justice in their own terms and activists to target specific policy wins, shifts in public discourse, and transformation of power structures. This role will also strengthen transnational movement collaboration. This role combines strategic coordination, grantmaking, and learning — helping to connect regional advocacy priorities, movement-led resourcing, and feminist political education. The person will work closely with the Advocacy Director, the Resourcing Resistance (R&R) and Insight & Learning (I&L) teams, as well as movement partners, to ensure that Purposeful’s advocacy work is grounded in movement realities and responsive to emerging political trends in the region. The Regional Advocacy Coordinator may also serve as a media spokesperson of the organisation. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Special Advocacy Grant (Pilot) ● Lead the pilot of the Special Advocacy Grant (SAG) including a closed call for proposals, selection process, accompaniment, reporting, learning and evaluation ● Design and administer clear criteria for the selection of potential grantees for the pilot ● Collaborate with the Communications team to develop materials to introduce and launch the SAG ● Coordinate and synthesize learning calls with Resourcing Resistance (RR) partners to inform the design of the SAG and to map potential recipients across the region ● Develop and implement a theory of change (ToC) in collaboration with the Insights & Learning team ● Contribute to the impact and learning report at the close of the pilot, documenting lessons for potential scale-up and fundraising. 2. Regional Advocacy and Movement Coordination ● Maintain strong relationships and collaboration ...
Cloud operations manager
Overview
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301397
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Salary
£53504
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Type
Permanent - Full Time
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Location
Birmingham
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Hours
37.5
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Closing Date
15/02/2026
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About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Operations Manager to lead the operation, security and continuous improvement of our cloud and infrastructure platforms. This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days per week from our office in Selly Oak.
This is a key leadership role within our Technology team, responsible for ensuring our cloud services are reliable, scalable and secure, while supporting the charity’s wider digital transformation. You’ll oversee day-to-day cloud operations, deliver new initiatives, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure technology enables great outcomes for staff and the people we support.
As Sense continues to grow and evolve, this role will help shape our future cloud capability, with opportunities to build and develop the team over the coming years.
What you’ll be doing
Cloud & Security Leadership
- Manage and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of cloud security controls, including RBAC, identity management and security monitoring.
- Work closely with our managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) to maintain a strong security posture and reduce organisational risk.
Delivery & Operations
- Deliver cloud initiatives and infrastructure projects aligned to organisational priorities and technology roadmaps.
- Oversee testing, change management and transition of services into live operation.
- Maintain clear cloud and security roadmaps, identifying opportunities for optimisation and innovation.
- Own the technical administration of cloud systems and support internal teams through documentation, training and knowledge sharing.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Line manage team members, providing coaching, mentoring and performance support.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams.
- Manage supplier and partner relationships to ensure value for money and high service quality.
- Champion accessibility, inclusion and user-centred design in all technology delivery.
Governance & Improvement
- Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials and support Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.
- Contribute to architecture, design governance and continuous improvement across technology delivery.
- Support agile, waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate.
About you
You’ll be a confident cloud leader with strong technical expertise and a people-focused approach. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, balancing operational delivery with continuous improvement, and you’ll be motivated by using technology to create social impact.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience managing Azure cloud platforms in an enterprise environment.
- Experience delivering cloud initiatives, including automation, monitoring and DevOps practices.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management.
- Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
- A structured, analytical approach to problem solving and service improvement.
- A genuine passion for inclusive, accessible technology that supports better care and empowerment.
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, social care or public sector.
- Knowledge of low-code/no-code tools or workflow automation.
- Understanding of data protection, accessibility and information security standards.
- Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, PRINCE2 or ITIL.
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