Operations Co-ordinator

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 18 hours per week with some flexibility for negotiation for the right candidate 

Salary: £14,040 per annum (£15.00 per hour) 

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 10th August 2026 

Proposed Interview Dates: 19th - 21st August & 25th - 26th August 

Make a difference every day. Help create opportunities that change lives.

Sam's Place is a vibrant and growing charity supporting young people with disabilities, special educational needs and autism across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. Due to the retirement of the existing postholder, we are seeking a passionate, organised and enthusiastic Operations Co-ordinator to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our journey.

This is far more than just an administration role. You'll be at the heart of our charity, helping to coordinate activities, support young people and families, organise events and trips, work with volunteers, manage communications and help ensure our services remain welcoming, safe and engaging for everyone who walks through our doors.

If you're someone who loves bringing people together, thrives on variety and is passionate about creating opportunities for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same at Sam's Place. You could be:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of exciting activities and initiatives
• Building positive relationships with young people, families, volunteers and partners
• Coordinating trips, fundraising events and community activities
• Managing bookings, registrations and attendance records
• Supporting volunteer recruitment, induction and compliance
• Creating engaging content for social media, newsletters and our website
• Assisting with invoicing and day-to-day administration
• Helping to ensure activities are delivered safely and inclusively
• Acting as a key point of contact for enquiries about our services 

We're looking for someone who is:

-Passionate about improving opportunities for young people with disabilities, SEND and autism

-Organised, proactive and able to juggle multiple priorities

-A confident communicator who can build strong relationships with families, volunteers and professionals

-Creative and comfortable using social media and digital communications, with excellent ICT skills to support the charity

-Empathetic, resilient and committed to delivering outstanding support

-Excited by the opportunity to help a local charity grow and develop

·      Why join Sam's Place?

At Sam's Place, you'll be joining a dedicated team making a genuine difference to the lives of young people and their families. Every activity, every trip, every event and every conversation helps create opportunities for inclusion, independence, friendship and fun.

This is your chance to be part of something special and leave a lasting impact on your local community.

Ready to make a difference?

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stephanie Woodhead, Charity Manager, by email: stephaniewsamsplace@gmail.com

Application forms are available to download here. Completed application forms must be returned via email to stephaniewsamsplace@gmail.com

Sam’s Place is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history, Enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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