Charity Manager
Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £32,534 wte per year
Contract: Permanent
Interview date: Wednesday 10th June and Thursday 11th June 2026
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? We’re seeking a dedicated and dynamic Charity Manager to lead our organisation and drive impactful change for people with sight loss.
East Cheshire Eye Society is a small charity, formed in 1875, and very well established in the local community. We provide a range of support services to people across East Cheshire with a vision impairment.
About the Role
As Charity Manager, you’ll provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the smooth running of the charity. You’ll be the key liaison between Trustees, partners, volunteers, and the community, representing the charity with professionalism and enthusiasm.
You’ll be based in our Resource Centre in Macclesfield town centre, working with a small team making a big difference for people with sight loss.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in charity management or a related leadership role
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Passion for supporting people with sight loss and commitment to inclusion
- Fundraising and marketing experience is desirable
- Awareness and understanding of visual impairment, with a passion for supporting people and a commitment to inclusion.
- Access to personal transportation, for which an essential user allowance will be available, is desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an enthusiastic team making a real difference
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible working arrangements
If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a charity that’s making a difference, apply now to join our team.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, and we warmly welcome applications from candidates who consider themselves to have a disability. As a charity supporting people with a visual impairment, we recognise the insight, expertise and authenticity that lived experience brings. We actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of visual impairment, and we will provide any adjustments needed to support you through the recruitment process and in the role.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter by email to Louise Hastings: louise@eastcheshireeyesociety.org.uk
If you prefer to apply by post, you can send your application to: Louise Hastings, Chair, East Cheshire Eye Society, 11 Market Place, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 1EB.
We welcome applications in any accessible format, including large print or audio.
The closing date for the application is: 5pm, 22nd May 2026
Interviews will be held on: 10th and 11th June 2026
To arrange an informal discussion or to ask for the job description please email alan@eastcheshireeyesociety.org.uk
For more information about our charity, visit www.eastcheshireeyesociety.org.uk
For further information about this vacancy and details of how to apply, please visit the East Cheshire Eye Society website: https://www.eastcheshireeyesociety.org.uk
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