Our Place and Our Voice Manager

Location: Greater London

# Our Place and Our Voice ManagerCHM Recruit London SW6 £ 37,650 - £41,250 per annum pro rata

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24 July 2026

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* Job Details
** Manager - Our Place and Our Voice  Pay:** £37,650 - £41,250 per annum, pro rata  
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* Hours:

** Part-time. 28 hours a week  
** Work Pattern:
** Spread across Monday to Saturday (mostly Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with occasional Saturday work to support events and projects)  
** Contract Period:
** Permanent  
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* Location:

** Our Place Project, Lillie Road, London SW6
** About The Employer
** This charity founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs). Guided by the Social Model of Disability, they work to remove barriers and promote equality, inclusion and choice for all Disabled people.

The organisation is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 27 staff, and a strong pool of casual staff and volunteers. Many of whom have lived experience of disability. They are proud that 100% of their Board and 54% of their staff identify as Disabled.

They deliver four key services:
Young Lives & Families, Employment, Welfare Benefits, and Independent Living.
** Purpose of the Role
** The Part-Time Manager for
* Our Place and Our Voice
* leads the organisation's work on co-production, peer support, campaigning and community engagement. The postholder ensures Disabled people are actively involved in shaping services, influencing policy and strengthening their voice within the local community and beyond.

The role coordinates peer-led programmes, develops accessible training and events, and builds partnerships that promote inclusion and representation. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, the postholder ensures that the charity's values of co-production and Disabled leadership are embedded throughout the organisation.
** Main Responsibilities
** 1. Lead, plan and coordinate the Our Place and Our Voice programmes, including co-production, peer support and community engagement initiatives.
2. Develop and deliver accessible training, workshops and events that build confidence, skills and leadership among Disabled people.
3. Recruit, supervise and support volunteers, peer facilitators and freelancers to deliver activities safely and effectively.
4. Build and maintain positive partnerships with local authorities, VCSE organisations, health services and community networks to promote the voice of Disabled people.
5. Promote co-production practice across the organisation's services, working with other managers to embed user involvement in service design and review.
6. Ensure all activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with the Social Model of Disability.
7. Monitor and evaluate project performance, including collecting data, feedback and case studies to evidence impact.
8. Manage budgets within agreed limits and support financial planning and reporting to the Chief Executive.
9. Prepare and submit funding applications and tender bids (in conjunction with the Chief Executive) to support programme sustainability and growth.
10. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety and data protection.
11. Represent the charity positively at external meetings, forums and events, promoting their work and values.
12. Work collaboratively with other  departments to promote shared learning and inclusive practice.
** General Responsibilities
** Work in line with the employer's aims, values and the Social Model of Disability.
* Follow policies on Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and Data Protection.
* Actively contribute to team meetings, supervision and training.
* Promote the charity's services and values to partners, employers and the wider community.
* Be flexible and willing to carry out other tasks that support the smooth running of the service.
** Organisational responsibilities
** All staff share responsibility for upholding the charity's values and ensuring that their work reflects the principles of the Social Model of Disability. In this role you will:
* Work in line with the charity's
** aims, values and strategic…