14/10/2026
Charity Manager – Out of Sight
www.outofsight.org.uk
Join us to lead a purpose-driven organisation and make a lasting difference.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Charity Manager to oversee the day-to-day running and future development of our charity and our Community Hub which is open 6 days a week. Working closely with the trustees, staff, volunteers and community partners, you will turn our mission into practical, measurable impact. You will also be working directly with the Public on a day-to-day basis. You will manage our Social Supermarket stocking and organising. You will need to liaise with our food suppliers and arrange weekly shopping to “top up” stock. You will be expected to budget and plan Youth Group events, and activities. Similarly for the community you will be expected to organise public fayres annually, for our immediate community, and regular events for the community and youth group, trips out, parties, and crafting sessions. You will also manage and take bookings for our holiday provision Chloe’s Den at Amble Links.
You would be expected to fund raise/make applications for funding.
This is a varied leadership role for someone who combines sound judgement and strong people skills with a hands-on approach.
Key responsibilities
Lead the charity’s operations, ensuring activities align with its mission and strategic priorities.
Support the trustees with planning, governance, reporting and risk management.
Manage, motivate and develop staff and volunteers, fostering an inclusive and supportive culture.
Prepare and monitor budgets, maintain effective financial controls and report clearly on performance.
Develop fundraising plans, identify funding opportunities and oversee high-quality grant applications.
Build productive relationships with beneficiaries, donors, partners, commissioners and the wider community.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, contracts, data protection and safeguarding requirements.
Measure outcomes and use evidence and feedback to improve services.
Represent the charity confidently at meetings, events and public engagements.
Oversee our Social Supermarket stocking, checking dates, health and safety issues
Help organise events, for the community and youth group
Support the public, signpost
Support and manage volunteers, help prepare donations for moving on/sale
About you
Essential:
Experience of managing a charity, community organisation, service or comparable programme.
Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills.
Experience of budgeting, fundraising and operational planning.
A practical understanding of charity governance, compliance and safeguarding.
The ability to prioritise, solve problems and work independently.
A genuine commitment to our mission, equity and the needs of the people we serve.
IT skills
Support and manage volunteers, their expenses
Retail experience for Social Supermarket
Food Hygiene Level 2
Desirable:
Experience working with trustees or a board.
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
Experience developing partnerships or commissioned services.
Retail experience at management level
Employment details
Salary
£18 per hour
Hours
24 hours a week
Contract
Fixed term 2 years
Location
Out of Sight Community Hub, 23 Weetslade Road, Dudley, Cramlington NE23 7LL
Reports to
Kath Nixon Founding Trustee
Closing date
30 10 2026
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the role requirements to Kath Nixon, Out of Sight, 23 Weetslade Road, Dudley, Cramlington Northumberland NE23 7LL. Please include “Charity Manager application” in the subject line.
Interviews are expected to take place during the first week in November.
Our commitment
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This role may be subject to appropriate references and safeguarding checks, depending on the charity’s activities.
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