Blossom LGBT is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our charity’s core operations, external engagement, and fundraising. This is a exciting and diverse role within a small, but impactful, charity; driving our mission to reduce poverty and improve employability for LGBTQIA+ young adults across the UK.

Basic Details

Job Title: Operations, Fundraising & Comms Manager
Salary: £30,000 Per Annum
Location: Hybrid (Guildford)

Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Core Operations: Manage and enhance day-to-day systems, processes, finance, governance, and reporting to keep the organisation transparent & running smoothly.
• External Engagement: Lead communications (including social media & website) and outreach to grow our audience, strengthen partnerships, and champion our mission.
• Fundraising: Support and deliver income generation strategies including grants, partnerships, and campaigns that drive long-term impact.
• Project Management: Manage projects focused on enhancing organisational capacity, reach and delivery allowing us to delivery even more impactful work focusing on employability, poverty reduction, and LGBT inclusion.
• Team & Volunteer Management: Recruit, train and support a range of internal stakeholders who increase capacity and strengthen our work.

What It’s Like Working for Blossom
As the programmes managers (peer hubs) you’ll join our small close-knit, entrepreneurial-minded team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential – which is why, as standard, all team members receive:

• Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours.
• Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especially for charity workers.
• Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access higher education.
• IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don’t always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that’s why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need.
• Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable.

The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing.