Office Manager

Location: Carlisle, with travel across Cumbria and hybrid/flexible working available

Salary: £28,433–£33,143

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026, 5pm

Join our team and help make a real difference

At Safety Net, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to recover and thrive after experiencing sexual violence, domestic abuse or exploitation.

We’re looking for an experienced, organised and proactive Office Manager to join our compassionate, trauma-informed team.

This is a key role within our organisation, ensuring our offices, systems and day-to-day operations run smoothly so our frontline teams can continue delivering life-changing support across Cumbria.

If you’re passionate about creating efficient, welcoming workplaces and want your work to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As Office Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our offices in Carlisle and Whitehaven, supporting administration, HR processes, IT coordination, data management and compliance. You’ll work closely with colleagues, volunteers, trustees and external partners to help ensure Safety Net continues to provide safe, professional and trauma-informed services.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building positive relationships and keeping multiple priorities organised.

Why join Safety Net?

We know that looking after our team is just as important as supporting the people who use our services. We offer:

• Competitive salary of £28,433–£33,143 FTE
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay, maternity support and carers leave
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Clinical supervision and wellbeing support
• Mileage allowance for work-related travel

We’re looking for someone with:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience in office management, HR or business administration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• The ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice

How to apply

Please download the Candidate Information Pack, Person & Role Specification and Safety Net UK Application Form below.

Please note that CV-only applications will not be accepted. To be considered for this role, applicants must complete and submit the Safety Net UK Application Form.

Please submit your completed application form to office@safetynetuk.org by

Shortlisting will take place during the week commencing 17 August, with interviews scheduled for Thursday 27 August 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Fisher, Operations and Strategy Manager, at leanne@safetynetuk.org or on

We welcome applications from everyone

Safety Net is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.