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Job Vacancy: Operations Manager

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Saffron Walden Mencap Society is a vibrant, independent local charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Following a period of growth, we are now seeking a dedicated and organised Operations Manager to join our small, passionate team.

This is a brand-new role designed to ensure our charity remains safe, compliant, and efficient as we continue to provide high-quality clubs, outings, and events for our members and their families.

 

The Role

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As the Operations Manager, you will be the backbone of our daily activities. Reporting directly to the Chair of Trustees, you will be responsible for managing and supervising our staff team, as well as overseeing internal administration and HR functions.

You will also act as our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and serve as the central point of contact for all incoming communication, ensuring our services are run safely and smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

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Key Details

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• Pay: £20 per hour.

• Hours: An average of 10 hours per week. (Workload may fluctuate depending on operational demands).

• Location: Remote working.

• Contract: Permanent, part-time.

• Flexibility: You can choose your own hours for the majority of the time to suit your schedule, though we expect some flexibility to meet the needs of the charity. This includes attending approximately eight evening meetings per year (four Trustee meetings and four for Team Leaders/Deputies).

• Induction: During the first few weeks of your induction, you will be required to visit some of our clubs to meet the team; please note that these clubs mostly take place in the evening.

 

About You

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We are looking for an experienced supervisor who shares our passion for inclusivity. You should be highly organised, self-motivated,  with a strong grasp of staff management and administration. If you are a proactive professional who would value a role that offers genuine flexibility alongside the chance to make a real difference at a local level, we would love to hear from you.

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How to Apply

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Application forms and job descriptions can be obtained by contacting:admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org

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Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 27th February 2026

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Please note: Saffron Walden Mencap Society is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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CVs will not be accepted; please ensure you request and complete an official application form to be considered for this role.

 

 

​​​​Side by Side Club Volunteer

 

Saffron Walden Mencap Society is dedicated to improving the lives of local adults with learning disabilities by offering fun, friendship, and inclusion at a variety of clubs, events and outings. Our Side by Side volunteers will be able to commit to attending a weekly social club held at the Salvation Army Hall in Saffron Walden every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

 

Every week is different at the club but it is always fun! Working with the club leader and deputy, you might be helping a member to spot numbers on a bingo card one week, helping to serve drinks in the break, or having fun with your team the next week during a game of  ‘play your cards right’.

 

As a charity dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion, age, lack of formal qualifications or disabilities will not exclude anyone from suitability for this volunteering role. No previous experience in the field is required - but you must be willing to learn and complete our induction process (with support if required).

 

All volunteers must have an enhanced DBS certificate which will be organised by our charity at no cost to you. 

 

Please contact us for more information and/or an application form admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org

 

Side by Side Club Volunteer Driver

 

Saffron Walden Mencap Society is dedicated to improving the lives of local adults with learning disabilities by offering fun, friendship, and inclusion at a variety of clubs, events and outings. Our Side by Side volunteer drivers will be able to commit to driving our members to and from a weekly social club held at the Salvation Army Hall in Saffron Walden every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. 

 

You will be driving the same individual (s) every week following our Transport Policy guidelines and will be given sufficient information in order to fulfil the role. We offer reimbursement for mileage to all of our drivers, claimed on a monthly basis.

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You will need to have a current full UK drivers licence, and be fully insured to drive your own vehicle which will be safe and roadworthy. No previous experience in the field is required - but you must be willing to learn and to complete our induction process (with support if required).

 

All of our volunteers must have an enhanced DBS certificate which will be organised by our charity at no cost to you. 

 

Please contact us for more information and/or an application form admin@saffronwaldenmencapsociety.org

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