Finance and Business Operations Director
Finance and Business Operations Director The Role The Finance and Business Operations Director will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, compliance with Health and Safety, and the efficient running of The Dudson Centre. The postholder will act as Company Secretary, overseeing governance and compliance, and also […]
VAST Chief Executive
Chief Executive We are looking for a reliable and proactive leader with senior leadership experience and strong partnership development skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic planning, organisational leadership, and managing change, as well as good understanding of financial management, and significant knowledge of charity governance, funding environments, and commissioning […]
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation
The Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation was established by Leek Building Society in 2021. Grants are provided and independently administered by the Charitable Foundation. Grants of up to a maximum of £5,000 are available. Grants can be used as match funding towards 50% of the total cost. Grants are available to charities and community organisations based […]
Finance and Business Operations Director
About Us VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We aim to foster strong local networks, strengthen community engagement, and build the capacity of local community groups. The Role As Finance & Business Operations Director, you will lead VAST’s financial and operational […]
Independent Advocate
Due to service expansion we are looking for: Multi-skilled Advocates full time x 1 (35 hours per week) Covering Stoke Salary – £23,346.00 – £26,269.00 We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful individual with a proven history of supporting vulnerable people, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to speak up […]
Project Support Officer (Volunteering)
he Role We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Project Support Officer to help deliver VAST’s volunteer brokerage service. This role is all about reducing loneliness, boosting volunteering, and bringing communities together. You’ll act as a key point of contact for volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience, and support volunteer-involving organisations to match […]
Project Officer (InVOLved)
The RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Project Officer working as part of a small team to deliver the inVOLved project across Hanley and Stoke. This role focuses on planning and facilitating interest-led, micro-engagement activities that help individuals facing multiple disadvantage; such as homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use to build confidence, […]
Helping Hands, Healing Hearts – The true impact of Volunteering
As part of our focus on volunteering, we are shining a spotlight on an organisation which has some amazing volunteers to help the project thrive. Father Hudson’s Young at Heart Project run social groups across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle to help combat social isolation and loneliness among older people. They also offer face-to-face befriending support for […]
Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Survive Sexual Assault and Abuse Service for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent provides a free, non-judgmental and confidential service for adults, children over the age of 4, and close family members/significant others who have been affected by sexual assault or abuse at any point during their lives. The Survive service is delivered by Staffordshire Women’s Aid in […]
Introducing Support Staffordshire’s new Head of Operations – North Staffordshire: Baz Tameez
I am delighted to have been appointed as the New Head of Operations at Support Staffordshire. I am passionate about working with people and communities. I have been responsible for the strategic focus and delivery of Healthwatch Staffordshire and built good relationships with key partners to ensure the public voice is heard at all levels […]