Operations Manager
- Part time
- £25,000 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st October 2025
- Advertised from 1st October 2025
- 25 Hours a week (Monday to Friday).
Role
OKFP are looking for an accomplished Operations Manager to oversea all aspects of its day to day operations. This pivotal role is key to ensuring services, systems and processes run efficiently, enabling maximum impact for members.
About OKFP
OKFP started as a foodbank community group during covid and has grown into a large charity dealing with food insecurity, social isolation, mental wellbeing and many other community based needs.
What will you do?
The Operations Manager will oversee the organisation’s operational performance and ensure it meets its strategic aims. Working closely with the board and reporting directly to the CEO, the postholder will deliver operational plans, manage budgets, plus support staff and volunteers in delivering high quality services. The remit will be varied and hands-on, covering leadership, project management, compliance, communications and governance.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead, manage and support staff and volunteers, ensuring they have the tools and guidance to excel.
Operational Planning: Develop and deliver operational plans that align with the organisation’s strategy and objectives
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets for allocated projects, monitor expenditure and ensure resources are used effectively.
Compliance and Policies: Ensure all organisational policies, procedures and records are accurate, up to date and compliant.
Safeguarding Responsibility: Ensure safeguarding policies are followed and support staff, volunteers, and members with any safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.
Systems and Processes: Maintain and improve operational systems, processes and best practice approaches.
Performance Monitoring: Develop KPI’s, track progress and ensure targets are met across the organisation.
Governance Support: Prepare reports. Chair meetings and represent the Charity at events and presentations.
What does OKFP need from you?
Experience:
- Knowledge and skills in social media platforms.
- Proven experience in operations management (three years minimum), ideally in the charity sector.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Knowledge of fundraising and grant management.
- Strategic planning and project management experience.
- Financial management and budget oversight skills.
- A background in improving systems , processes and compliance.
- Promotion and marketing
- Risk Management & GDPR aware
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Highly Organised with strong time management skills
- An excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and external partners.
- Self motivated with the ability to use initiative.
- Confident decision maker with the ability to problem solve and adapt.
- Understanding and commitment to the values of OKFP
- IT literate in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and database packages.
What you get
You will work in a rewarding, supportive and friendly environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally.
Some of the Benefits Include:
- 20 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
- Pension Auto Enrolment.
- Working From One Site.
- A friendly fun environment to work in while making a difference to people’s lives
Application notes
Send a letter of application with a full CV attached to okfp.recruitment@gmail.com
Whitburn and District Community Development Trust (WCDT) is a community-led organisation at the heart of Whitburn, working to support local people and groups to thrive. Our mission is to create a more connected, confident, and resilient community by delivering local initiatives, encouraging volunteering, and fostering collaboration.
The Community Food Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day running and development of the Community Fridge and Larder, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently, and inclusively. The role involves coordinating and increasing surplus food collections, managing the Brunch Club at Home project, supporting volunteers, welcoming community members, and helping reduce food waste while supporting those in need.
This post is a key part of Whitburn CDT’s wider Community Food Sustainability work — helping to redistribute surplus food, supporting community meals, and building partnerships that promote dignified food access, reduce waste, and improve local wellbeing.
Top job! Director
- Full time
- £47,448
- On site: Dundee (with city-wide travel and occasional travel beyond)
- Closing 23rd November 2025
About Us
Faith in Community Dundee (FiCD) is a values-led organisation working to tackle poverty and inequality through partnership, listening, and belief in the power of communities. We work alongside faith groups, local networks, and people with lived experience to create real, lasting change.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and compassionate Director to lead FiCD into its next chapter. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for delivering our vision across three core areas:
- Fairness
- Faith
- Financial & Food Insecurity
You’ll work closely with our Board of Trustees, Staff Team, and partners to shape and implement impactful initiatives across Dundee.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning and delivery across FiCD’s core areas
- Build and maintain strong partnerships locally and nationally
- Oversee governance, finance, fundraising and operational management
- Support and develop a committed staff team
- Secure sustainable funding and manage reporting requirements
- Ensure the voices of those with lived experience of poverty are central to all our work
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven track record of collaborative leadership and team development at a senior management level.
- Passion about social justice and tackling poverty, with a commitment to the aims and key values of Faith in Community Dundee.
- Demonstrable experience of community development, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and comfortable with leaders of faith communities.
- Ability to build positive relationships with a) stakeholders, including people with lived experience, local authority and faith communities; and b) funders to creatively secure funding from multiple sources.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, with excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in strategic planning, change management, and project implementation.
Inclusivity Statement
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of poverty or from underrepresented communities. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Notes
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to the provision of a Disclosure Scotland Level 1 Disclosure.
Community Development Worker
- Full time
- £27,500
- On site: Johnstone & Gallowhill
- Closing 14th November 2025
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Community Development Worker to strengthen local engagement and build meaningful connections in Johnstone and Gallowhill.
In this role, you will:
- Organise community events and activities
- Support community-led initiatives
- Connect families - especially those hardest to reach - with vital services
Key outcomes for this role include:
- Re-establishing a Community Council in Gallowhill
- Conducting a community needs assessment in Johnstone
About you:
You’ll be warm, approachable, and people-focused, with a talent for uniting communities and leading social initiatives.
Compassion and the ability to build positive, sustainable relationships with service providers are essential.
Mental Health Officer (Mat Cover)
- Part time
- £30,871 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 26th November 2025
YoMo is looking for someone to cover Mat leave in our very successful Walk & Talk youth mental health service. This volunteer lead service is needing someone that has an interest & understanding of low level youth mental health issues, has good time management and a good listening ear.
Job description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
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