Vacancies

DIRECTOR OF OMEGA

Salary: £31,500 p.a. for 25 hours per week. Potential for annual performance-related increases
Location: The Director will work primarily from the Shrewsbury office for a minimum of 2 days per week. Free parking is available.
Hours: 25 hours per week. Flexible working in line with business needs.
Holidays: Statutory leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays calculated on a pro rata basis.
Pension: Auto enrolled in a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. Omega matches up to 5% of employee contributions.
Responsible To: Trustee Board through the Chair of Trustees.
Safeguarding: The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to confirmation of employment.

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We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate an understanding of and empathise with the challenges of social isolation, whilst being passionate about making a difference to those experiencing disconnection/loneliness. The position will appeal to someone who is keen to continue to develop their professional expertise whilst leading the charity. Applicants should have a degree, professional qualification or other evidence of relevant knowledge and experience. They will also be able to show evidence of successful fundraising experience and continuing professional development. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:

· Clear strategic thinking, able to develop a vision to take Omega forward on a journey to increase the scope and range of its services
· Proven leadership and management in a relevant sector, able to manage and motivate staff, volunteers, and supporters
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
· Excellent listening skills and a willingness to learn from others, providing a strong lead derived from observation and shared understanding
· Ability to communicate clearly on a one to one and group basis as well as externally, both verbally and in writing
· Good level of numeracy and comfortable with IT
· Ability to understand charity finances, budgeting, and planning

To apply:

Please send a CV and letter of application, addressing how your experience matches the job description and the person specification, to Linton Waters, the Chair of Omega, by email at linton.j.waters@gmail.com or by post to :
Linton Waters, Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SYI 1TX.

The letter of application should be no longer than one side of A4. All applications will be acknowledged. You may request an informal conversation about the role by contacting Linton Waters (email address above). Short-listed applicants will be required to submit the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom should be a work contact.

Deadline for applications:

28th February 2026

PROGRAMMES ASSISTANT

Salary: £12.71 per hour (16 hours)
Location: Shrewsbury office
Hours: 16 hours per week (Tuesday 4 hours, Wednesday 8 hours, Thursday 4 hours)
Holidays: Statutory leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays calculated on a pro rata basis.
Pension: Auto enrolled in a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. Omega matches up to 5% of employee contributions.
Responsible To: Programmes Team Leaders
Safeguarding: The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to confirmation of employment.

Omega is looking for a part time Programmes Assistant to: Assist the Team Leaders of our Chatterbox and Letterbox befriending programmes with day-to-day admin tasks · Check daily telephone call logs and follow up with clients · Initiate actions from email queries · Focus on recruiting new volunteer befrienders, from the general public as well as specific sources such as partner Universities · Process new client referrals · Help with social media posts · Assist with local fundraising events  e.g. the Omega Quiz · Help prospective volunteers to work through the application process · Look for ways to increase awareness of Omega’s work · Other activities as requested by the Team Leaders

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:
· Ability to use technology such as word, spreadsheets, databases, and social media etc · Good organisational skills · Sympathetic approach to clients through telephone calls and written communication · Excellent listening skills · Ability to communicate clearly on a one to one and group basis as well as externally, both verbally and in writing · Working well within a team

To apply:
Please send a CV and letter of application, addressing how your experience matches the job description and the person specification, to Liz Evans, Chatterbox Team Leader, by email at chatterbox@omega.uk.net or by post to:
Liz Evans, Omega, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SYI 1TX.

Deadline for applications:
6th February 2026