Scheme Manager – Southwark

  • Organisation: The Trust Partnership
  • Location: Southwark
  • Remuneration: £30,000
  • Closing date: 28 July 2026

Are you looking for a varied, people-focused property role?
Do you want to make a real difference to a resident community?


The Trust Partnership provides management services to almshouse charities, supporting residents and ensuring high-quality property and community management.

They are now seeking a dedicated and proactive Scheme Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a site in Southwark.

Link for full details to apply – https://www.charismarecruitment.co.uk/jobs/7780-Scheme-Manager/


Warden Vacancy – The Sheffield Firth Almshouses, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Full Time, Permanent, Competitive Salary

We are looking for a practical, dedicated and caring person as Warden of Firth’s Almshouses, who would be responsible for the day-to-day management of the estate of Firth’s Homes. We are seeking someone who will engage with and provide appropriate support to the Firth community. Previous Warden specific experience is not required and ongoing training will be provided.

Firth’s Homes almshouses are a sheltered housing community with 32 1-bedroom homes located in Nether Green where our residents, who are over 60, enjoy living independently.  On-site accommodation consisting of a modernised two-bed home that is suitable for a couple or small family is available, if required but living on-site is not a condition of employment.

Contact:

For further information and details on how to apply please contact the Clerk, Jen Winterbottom by email at office.firthshomes@gmail.com or by phone 07734037638.

Closing date – midnight on 31st August 2026 with interviews by the end of Sept 2026 to start in January 2027.


Volunteer Coordinator

Commitment Required: Two days per week (9.00am–5.00pm) – flexible
Organisation: The Almshouse Association supporting: Charity Housing Alliance (CHA)

An exciting opportunity to support a growing national initiative championing charitable housing providers across England and Wales.

The Almshouse Association, the national membership body for almshouse charities, established the Charity Housing Alliance (CHA) to strengthen and promote the wider charitable housing sector. Bringing together almshouse charities, housing trusts and other not-for-profit housing providers, the Alliance works with members, partners and policymakers to raise awareness of the sector’s unique contribution to communities.

Working closely with The Almshouse Association and the CHA leadership team, the Volunteer Coordinator will support the Alliance’s continued growth through communications, member engagement, research and administration.

Download full details here.

Closing date for applications: 13 July 2026.

Contact: angelawaters@almshouses.org


Trustee (Voluntary Role) Reading Almshouse Charity, Berkshire

Job Description:

About Reading Almshouse Charity

Reading Almshouse Charity (RAC) provides affordable homes and a supportive community for adults able to live independently across Reading and Earley. The Charity operates across three sites and supports over 100 residents.

RAC is governed by a Board of Trustees who work collectively to ensure the Charity remains well‑governed, financially sustainable, and true to its mission.

The Role

Trustees are equal members of the Board and share collective responsibility for the Charity’s governance, strategic direction, and long term sustainability.

Trustees operate at a strategic and oversight level. The Board sets direction, monitors performance, and ensures good governance, while day to day operations are delegated to the Charity’s staff team.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and lived experience.

The Board is particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

  • Legal
  • Property or buildings
  • Governance

These skills are desirable, not essential, and should not discourage applications from candidates with other experience.

Time Commitment

The role involves approximately four Board meetings per year, attendance at a committee, and reasonable preparation time. The commitment is designed to be meaningful but manageable. All meetings take place during the daytime.

Committees and Engagement

Trustees are expected to sit on at least one committee. There may also be opportunities to attend occasional events or activities to stay connected with residents and the wider community.

Location

The charity is located in Reading therefore applicants must be able to travel to Reading for meetings. Local knowledge is welcomed, but non‑local candidates are equally encouraged to apply to support diversity and skills balance as long as the commitment to travel to Reading is understood.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Contact:

To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter to Megan Watts (Operations Manager) – megan@readingalmshouses.org.uk


Director of Finance and Corporate Resources Vacancy – MY Trust – Solihull, West Midlands

Salary: circa £75,000

Location: Main Office in Olton (B27 6PF) with some home working

MY Trust is entering an exciting new chapter. Formed through the recent merger of SJMT and YGT, we are building on over 675 years of charitable history to create a strong, forward‑looking organisation with a clear and ambitious strategy for the future.

With a turnover of around £8 million, MY Trust delivers a diverse range of housing, care, youth and community services. We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to play a pivotal role in shaping our sustainability, governance and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership across finance and corporate services, including financial planning, treasury, risk management, ICT and key support functions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help steer the organisation through its post‑merger phase, ensuring robust governance, financial resilience and value for money, while enabling delivery of our long‑term vision.

You will be a senior finance leader with strong charity or housing sector experience, excellent strategic judgement and the credibility to advise at Board level.

Please click on the link supplied to download the full candidate pack and details of how to apply please click on the link:  https://www.mytrust.org.uk/director-of-finance

For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact the Chief Executive at enquiries@mytrust.org.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:  MY Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Safeguarding:  MY Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.


Opportunity to volunteer – Community Engagement and Marketing for Abbot’s Hospital – Guildford, Surrey

We are seeking a volunteer to help develop contacts with the people of Guildford and the area, and organisations and bodies interested in charities such as ours; to publicise activities and news relating to the Hospital through a newsletter and social media; to keep social media up to date; and to facilitate events in the Hospital involving the public. This role is initially for a volunteer but could develop over time. The volunteer would work closely with the Master and Governors.

Hours: Part-time, flexible
Location: Abbot’s Hospital, central Guildford with flexible remote working, by agreement,
Reporting to: The Master, Abbot’s Hospital
Remuneration: This is a voluntary unpaid role. A paid post may become available in the future as our fundraising capacity grows.

About Abbot’s Hospital:

Founded in 1619 by George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, Abbot’s Hospital has provided sheltered housing for older people of limited means in Guildford without interruption for over four centuries. It is a Grade I listed building: a Tudor masterpiece at the top of Guildford’s historic High Street often compared to a miniature Hampton Court Palace or an Oxford College quad, and arguably the most significant historic building in the borough.
Today, residents live in apartments surrounding two courtyards within buildings that also house a Chapel, a Common Hall, and a function hall. The Hospital also owns Old Cloth Hall on North Street. Income from residents funds day-to-day operations, but maintaining this extraordinary building requires additional resources — and that is where this role comes in.

The Opportunity

We are not yet running a major fundraising campaign. But we know that great fundraising is built on relationships, reputation, and reach and that is precisely what this role will help us create.
We are looking for someone to help us tell Abbot’s Hospital’s story, engage supporters old and new, and lay the groundwork so that when the moment comes, we are ready. This is a role for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to Guildford’s civic and heritage life and to help open doors for the Hospital.

The Role

Working with the Master, Governors, and staff, the role will lead on the following areas:
Events and engagement
• Organise small-scale events to engage existing supporters and attract new ones — for example, school chamber music concerts, historical talks, and guided tours
• Work with the Master and Governors to develop the events programme over time
Relationships & network
• Begin building relationships across Guildford, with local businesses, civic organisations, schools, trusts, and individuals with an interest in heritage or community
• Represent Abbot’s Hospital warmly and credibly in the community
• Supporter cultivation and stewardship
• Develop and maintain a database of contacts, logging visitors, event attendees, and supporters
• Ensure donations are acknowledged promptly and Gift Aid claims are made
• Send occasional newsletters to keep supporters informed and engaged

Profile
• Develop and maintain a social media presence for Abbot’s Hospital
• Ensure all activity reflects the Hospital’s values and operates within the fundraising code of practice, applicable guidelines, and data protection obligations

The Person
We are looking for a self-starting, warm, and energetic individual. Some background in engagement, marketing, or fundraising is helpful, but genuine enthusiasm and drive matter more than a particular CV.

The successful candidate will be:
• Someone who knows Guildford, or is keen to and can use their own network to open doors and build profile for the Hospital
• A natural communicator: enthusiastic, credible, and comfortable talking to a wide range of people
• Well-organised and self-starting, able to manage projects independently while working cooperatively with Governors, the Master, and staff
• Comfortable with social media and standard office software (Word, Excel), and willing to learn a contact database system and in keeping with data protection policies.
• Committed to promoting a four-hundred-year-old institution with a very modern purpose

Interested? We would love to hear from you.
We are very happy to have an informal conversation before any formal expression of interest. Please get in touch with the Master at Abbot’s Hospital to find out more or to discuss the role.

Contact: Ian Bowler, the Master,  at master@abbotshospital.org

Further details News – Abbot’s Hospital


Trustee Vacancy – Stockport, Cheshire

We are seeking committed and enthusiastic Trustees to join our Board.

Our Trust is a long-established charity providing safe, affordable and supportive accommodation for older people in need of assistance across the Stockport area. Battersby Court consists of 20 semi-detached, one-bedroom bungalows for both single residents and couples, set within a peaceful location with attractive, well-maintained gardens.

As a Trustee, you will help shape the future of the charity, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality housing and a strong sense of community where residents can live independently and well for longer.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who:

  • care about supporting older people and strengthening local communities
  • have sound judgement and are confident contributing to discussion and decision-making
  • can work effectively as part of a collaborative Board
  • are committed to good governance and the values of the charity sector

We would especially welcome applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • finance, accountancy, or strong financial oversight
  • legal knowledge or professional legal expertise
  • property, housing, or asset management
  • charity governance or strategic leadership

This is a voluntary role, although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

The Board meets a minimum of three times each year, offering an excellent opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to make a meaningful difference to the lives of older people in our community.

If you believe you could contribute and would like to find out more, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the Clerk for further information.

How to apply

To Helen O’Sullivan: clerk.battersby@gmail.com


Trustee Vacancy, Voluntary Role – St John’s Winchester

Are you passionate about helping older people live well, with dignity, independence, and a sense of belonging?
St John’s Winchester is one of England’s oldest charities, with a history stretching back over 900 years. Today, we provide almshouse accommodation and community-based support for older people in Winchester, alongside a growing dementia support service for the wider community.
We are now seeking new Trustees to join our Board at a pivotal moment in our development.

About the Role:

As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping the future of St John’s Winchester. You will work alongside fellow trustees and the executive team to provide strategic leadership, ensure good governance, and support the long-term sustainability of the charity.
This is a voluntary role, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to an organisation that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

What We’re Looking For:

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
• Adult health and social care
• Community engagement and development
• Services supporting older people, wellbeing, or independent living
However, we are open to applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Previous trustee experience is not required.
Above all, we are looking for people who:
• Care deeply about the dignity and wellbeing of older people
• Value community, connection, and inclusion
• Bring curiosity, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach
• Are willing to both support and constructively challenge
We especially welcome applications from those with lived experience of ageing, caring, or community-based support, and from backgrounds currently underrepresented on charity boards.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real local impact – support older people to live independently and well
• Be part of a 900-year legacy – help shape the future of a historic Winchester institution
• Contribute to meaningful change – we are evolving our model to respond to growing need
• Develop your skills – gain experience in governance, strategy, and leadership
St John’s manages around 100 almshouse homes, delivers over 1,200 dementia support interactions each year, and stewards nearly £50 million in assets for long-term community benefit.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 8–10 days per year, including:
• Five Board meetings annually
• Participation in at least one committee
• Preparation and occasional engagement with events and stakeholders
Most meetings take place in person in Winchester, with some flexibility for hybrid attendance.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send:
• A short CV
• A brief statement (1–2 pages) outlining your interest and what you would bring
Email: tim.bissett@stjohnswinchester.co.uk

Deadline: Thursday 28 May 2026


We’re looking for new people to join our team as a volunteer Trustee.

Cutbush & Corrall Charity – Maidstone, Kent

Providing safe, affordable accommodation for older people who would otherwise find it difficult to meet their housing needs.

If you:

  • have an interest in supporting an important and historic charity
  • have good judgement and are willing to speak your mind
  • are able to work effectively as a member of a team

… you could be just the person to help us realise our plans for a thriving, supportive community where residents live well for longer.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • strong financial skills
  • property / surveying / development
  • legal expertise

This is a voluntary position though reasonable expenses can be paid. 

There are four Board meeting each year and the opportunity to use your skills, knowledge and experience to guide the work of the Charity by participating in one or more of the Charity’s specialist sub-committees.

If you think you can contribute and would like more information, please get in touch with the Clerk & Chief Officer:

Email:   admin@cutbushandcorrall.co.uk

Call: 01622 765612

Visit: College Farmhouse, 40 College Avenue, Maidstone ME15 6YJ (during office hours)