Contract: 20-hour-per-week post (£52,500 FTE, flexible pattern)

Location: Ladywell, Lewisham, SE13 – in-office working and occasional evening board meetings

Deadline: 9am, Monday 20 October

Interviews: w/c 27 October

How to apply: please email us for an application pack at: applications@lpcharities.co.uk

Lewisham Parochial & Almshouse Charities is a well-established umbrella charity consisting of five charities including two modern almshouse schemes offering secure, independent living for older Lewisham residents and other charities distributing modest hardship-relief grants funded from its investments.

As General Manager of the charity (and Clerk to the Trustees) you will be the responsible for sound financial management, smooth day-to-day operations and exemplary governance.

You will:

 • Lead all finance functions – prepare budgets, monitor cashflow, produce annual statutory accounts and manage resident maintenance contributions

• Act as clerk to the trustees – service quarterly board and sub-committee meetings, draft agendas and minutes, and support trustees with timely, accurate information

 • Oversee HR and office systems – maintain personnel records, draft contracts, coordinate recruitment, maintain the excellent running of the office

• Ensure compliance & risk management – keep policies up to date (safeguarding, data protection, H&S), file returns with the Charity Commission and others, and manage insurance

• Contribute to strategy – provide feasibility studies, long-range forecasts and practical insight that help the board grow services and maximise impact

If you have questions about the role, please message into the same email address as stated above with your phone number and a trustee will call you back.

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Full-time | Shrewsbury | Competitive Salary

Do you have the housing expertise and leadership skills to make a direct impact on the lives of older residents in Shrewsbury?

We are seeking a capable, motivated and empathetic professional to lead and manage the day-to-day delivery of our regulated housing operations, reporting directly to the Board and ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance.

About Us:

The Shrewsbury Drapers Company Charity is one of the region’s oldest and most respected charitable housing providers. Through Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Ltd, we maintain 59 almshouse units across five schemes, enabling older residents to live independently in safe, well-maintained homes with a strong sense of community.

We are proud to have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of our commitment to supporting older people in Shrewsbury. Alongside our dedicated trustees, we benefit from an active and capable volunteer base, enhancing residents’ quality of life.

The Role:

Reporting to the Board of Trustees (via the Chair or nominated lead), this is a vital operational leadership position. The Property & Compliance Manager will:

• Deliver an effective, compliant and high-quality almshouse housing service.
• Ensure buildings are safe, well maintained, and compliant with housing legislation.
• Monitor voids and allocations, liaise with local authorities, and promote financial stability.
• Manage contractors, maintenance, and resident services.
• Support the Finance and Admin Officer.
• Act as ambassador for the charity, modelling professionalism, inclusivity and empathy.

This is not a care role. Residents live independently, though the postholder may occasionally signpost them to agencies such as Age UK, Citizens Advice, or benefits services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee property compliance, health and safety checks, repairs and maintenance.
• Manage budgets, monitor accounts, and support income collection.
• Negotiate with local authorities and other stakeholders to sustain long-term viability.
• Maintain accurate records and policies (including GDPR and risk management).
• Handle complaints and anti-social behaviour fairly and proportionately.
• Support positive community engagement while preserving resident independence.
• Lead staff by example, supporting recruitment, training and performance.

About You:

We are seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in housing management, compliance and property-related services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence, mediate and negotiate effectively.
• Solid literacy, numeracy and financial reporting skills.
• A calm, inclusive and empathetic approach with clear professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently, applying sound judgment and prioritising effectively.
• Competency in ICT systems and willingness to work across multiple sites.
• Working knowledge of relevant Safeguarding regulations.

Qualifications and Training:

• CIH Level 3 or 4 (desirable); being willing to start CIH Level 4 within 9 months of employment starting  (essential).

• Membership (or working towards) CIH, RICS, ARLA or Property Institute (desirable).
• Enhanced DBS disclosure (required).
• UK Driving Licence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real difference: you will be central to ensuring older residents live independently in safe, secure accommodation while sustaining the long-term future of a centuries old Shrewsbury institution. You will work closely with Trustees, residents and local partners, helping to shape the future direction of our almshouse housing provision.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Selection for this role will be based solely on merit and relevant job criteria.

How to Apply:

For an application form, and to register your interest, please email Chris Hudson, Company Secretary, Shrewsbury Drapers Holy Cross Limited at:

coysec@shrewsburydrapers.org.uk

Closing date for applications:  31 October 2025

The role is full-time, reflecting the organisation’s current and anticipated operational and regulatory needs. However, the organisation recognises the benefits of flexible working and welcomes applications from individuals who may wish to propose alternative working patterns, including job share arrangements. All such proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis in line with organisational requirements.

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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF RESIDENT WARDEN

Single or married persons with appropriate qualifications will be considered, for an appointment commencing on 5th January 2026. Unfurnished accommodation and certain other costs are provided as part of the emolument. The primary duty of the Warden is to give advice and assistance to the Residents of St John’s Homes Almshouse, and to be available in an emergency. To also assist the clerk and the trustees

Application:

Application forms and job descriptions are available by post or by email from the Clerk to the Trustees, 341 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford. MK42 8PY

Tel: 01234 853669 E: stjohnshomes341@gmail.com

The closing date for completed applications will be 31st October 2025

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Volunteer Directors – Wanted

Do you have an interest in the well being of our local community in Shelford, its people and its green space? Come join The Great Shelford Village Charity (GSVC) as a volunteer director! GSVC is looking for two new local people to join our team.

Contact:

For more information please click Volunteer Directors – Wanted – GSVC

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Emma Simmons Charity is a small, local charity in Ramsgate providing low cost community almshousing that is held in trust for local people who are in housing need.

We are looking to expand our Board with new volunteer trustees with a passion for supporting older people, a variety of skills, or with experience in either property, social housing, heritage, law and finance. 

What will you be doing?

We expect that Trustees will: 

Act as an ambassador for our work, putting our interests first

Attend our community events, when possible

Help to generate and support funding leads 

Assist with the appointment of new beneficiary residents

Attend bi-annual Board Meetings

Sign off our annual accounts and Trustees report 

Assist with sign-off on payments  

What difference will you make?

By joining our Board, you will help ensure the charity’s effective governance, financial sustainability, and compliance with the law, thereby safeguarding the charity’s future and providing a secure, supportive home for residents. 

You will help to lead the local almshouse community and collaborate to achieve the charity’s core mission of providing affordable homes and care to those in need. 

What are we looking for?

·      A commitment to the charity’s values and principles.

·      A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.

·      Good, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy.

·      A willingness to speak their mind.

·      A desire to implement the highest standards of governance.

·      An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

·      An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

·      Ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences.

·      A commitment to the following principles of public life: (Government Committee on Standard in Public Life): honesty, integrity, objectivity, accountability, selflessness, openness, and leadership.

How to apply?

Please contact Jeni Hoskin, Clerk to the charity on jeni@openalms.co.uk / 01376 502500 to discuss the role or to express your interest.

Applicants may be invited to meet with the Chair in Ramsgate in October 

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Job title: House Manager, afternoon (part time)
Working Days / Hours: Monday – Friday / 11:30-15:30
Location: Moseley, Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

The Gracewell Foster Trust is a charity providing sheltered accommodation to up to 64 vulnerable ladies over the age of 55, capable of independent living. 

We are now seeking a part-time, dedicated and compassionateHouse Managerto provide support to our residents each weekday afternoon, to work alongside our existing part-time House Manager who covers mornings. The hours will be 11:30-15:30 (though this can be negotiable to some extent) and some flexibility will be required. Both posts are supervised by the Trust’s Executive Officer, who is on-site 16 hours each week and is your main contact with the Gracewell Trustee Board which oversees all aspects of the running of the home. The Trustees regularly visit Gracewell and are keen to see that all staff are well-supported.

The essence of the role is to:

• Assist in managing the Trust in an efficient and effective manner
• Ensure that a safe, secure, well-kept and pleasant environment is maintained
• Oversee the welfare of our residents that will enable them to live independently
• Provide a calm and attentive response in the event of an emergency
• Engage with residents and develop an inclusive community spirit
• Facilitate regular social events, activities and outings
• Work independently with support from colleagues, management and Trustees

A little more information about the role:

We require someone delivering an on-site service that ensures all our residents lead independent lives in a safe and supportive environment.

You will carry out well-being checks with individual residents and respond to emerging changes in circumstances, identify and manage risk, including safeguarding, taking accountability for ensuring that appropriate actions are taken. 

You will also be engaging with their families and occasionally their carers or clinicians, supporting the individual residents to identify issues that are important to them and how they would like to progress them. There will be an emphasis on discretion and confidentiality in all such matters.

We would expect you to help to build a sense of community by supporting residents to develop and access a programme of well-being and social activities, on and off site, ranging from craft and bingo sessions to external trips. You will need to engage all who would like to join in, while keeping a welcome for those who choose not to, so that no-one feels they cannot join in at any time if they wish to. 

You will routinely assist in carrying out health & safety, fire safety and warden call system checks, ensuring both compliance and achievement of consistently high service standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in housing, care, or support work.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and a willingness and aptitude to learn our in-house systems.
• Excellent record-keeping skills, ensuring that all information is clearly represented, accurately captured and kept confidentially. 
• Sufficient confidence and judgement about when to share confidential information in a timely manner with appropriate services, other Gracewell staff and key contacts for each resident.
• Ability to work calmly and collaboratively and to communicate information clearly and effectively with residents, colleagues, and a wide range of contractors, external agencies etc., especially in an emergency.
• Excellent customer service, including response and resolution of residents’ feedback and complaints with support from your manager (and Trustees) as required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written communication) and the ability to listen, negotiate and influence where appropriate. 
• Previous experience in being able to resolve conflict and remain impartial and professional. 
• Previous experience of working independently as a lone worker with support from colleagues and management. 

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

To apply for the role or for further information please email your CV and a covering letter to Jane Galvin;  gracewell.foster@gmail.com

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Then why not consider becoming a director with the Charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones and the David Henry Waring Home?   We are an Almshouse and provide 103 units of high-quality accommodation for people of limited financial means in Bedfont, Southwest London and have plans to create a further 31 new units.  

Being a director for the Charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones and the David Henry Waring Home is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for applying strategic thinking, planning, creativity, and stewardship which can help guide the Charity to achieve its goals in the management of its properties, a site re-development which is a significant milestone in the Charity’s history.

Our directors are responsible in law for managing the incorporated entity, and as we are a charitable organisation our directors are also trustees at law and have formal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006.  Our directors give their time voluntarily and the positions are unremunerated, but reasonable out of pocket expenses may be allowable.

As a director, you’ll work as part of a board alongside our other directors and will also have opportunities to work with the CEO, staff, and volunteers, adding to the range of knowledge, skills, and experience within the Charity’s team.  As well as bringing fresh ideas to current and future property management and development projects, the director role also has responsibilities for the governance of the Charity, regulatory compliance matters and the effective stewardship of our finances and resources.

We are looking to recruit new directors to the board. If you would like to become a director and have an interest in property and housing, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!  The positions require the following commitments:

• Dedicating the necessary time to prepare for and attending scheduled meetings and other obligations.
• Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.
• Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and to applying the generally accepted principals of directorship, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and personal leadership.
• Think creatively and identify new directions, whilst preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to the housing sector we would love to hear from you if you’d like to contribute. Ideally, we are hoping to find volunteers with professional qualifications experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Practical skills and knowledge of social housing and the housing sector and an understanding of the difficulties face by individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Practical skills and knowledge of, accounting and budget management, using financial data to run a team, function or organisation and to make financial decisions which optimises budgets and contributes to the smooth running of the operation.
• Charity law and governance, with a practical understanding of a directors, legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities.
• Familiarity with personal responsibilities and liabilities like that of a director and acting in the best interests of the team and organisation.
• Time management and decision-making skills.
• Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, media and PR.
• Interacting with others and people skills, and a track record of being able to get along with, boards, employees, service users and the public.
• Working with and interpreting data and management information to develop plans and help make and support the making of informed decisions.
• An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Time commitment: The full Board meets every 2 months and meetings last for about 2.5 hours. In addition, Board members are expected to be members of at least one sub committees. These meet when needed but typically monthly.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

To apply please forward your CV or details to: recruitment@argonaut-hr.com

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• Do you have a few spare hours every month and would you like to give something back to your community?
• Would you like to volunteer and support an important and historic almshouse charity?
• Dunk’s Almshouse Charity has long supported the Hawkhurst community by providing housing for older residents and educational grants for local youth aged 16-18 through its Educational Foundation. A dedicated team of Trustees oversees both initiatives, and new Trustees are invited to help continue this vital work.

We are particularly looking for volunteers with these skills, but welcome enquiries from anyone interested.

• Governance
• Safeguarding
• Health & Safety

FOR AN APPLICATION PACK PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK

Tel: 01580 388973

Email: dunksclerk@outlook.com

Closing date for applications: 30^th September 2025

www.dunkscharities.co.uk | Dunk’s Almshouse, Rye Road, Hawkhurst TN18 4HF

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Salary: £50-55k FTE

Hours: 20 hours per week

Closing Date: 09:00 Monday 15th September 2025

Lewisham Parochial & Almshouse Charities is a well-established umbrella charity consisting of five charities including two modern almshouse schemes offering secure, independent living for older Lewisham residents and other charities distributing modest hardship-relief grants funded from its investments. With a centuries-deep heritage and a hands-on board of volunteer trustees, we seek a Finance & Administration Manager to manage the day-to-day running of the charities.

This is a 20-hour-per-week post where you’ll prepare budgets and year-end accounts, clerk board meetings, oversee HR and compliance, and use your expertise to shape our future impact.

If you’d relish variety, autonomy and the chance to make a tangible difference to people’s lives in Lewisham, please email us for an application pack at

Applications@lpcharities.co.uk

If you have questions about the role, please email us with your phone number and a trustee will call you back.

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The Sybil Carthew Trust, Woodbridge is looking for new Trustees to join the board!

The Sybil Carthew Trust is an Almshouse charity based in Woodbridge that has been providing homes and independent living for local residents in housing need.

Mrs Sybil Carthew of Woodbridge Abbey left a sum of money in her will to build Almshouses on her land. In 1971, the Almshouses were complete and currently stand as 15 self- contained flats, a guest suite and a community room.

Expressions of interest from potential new Trustees are welcomed.

Email: clerk@sybilcarthewtrust.org.uk
Please contact: The Clerk- Jennifer Millard
Tel: 07851153016

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