Maternity Cover Office Manager

Company Description

Safety Net UK is the leading specialist rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse recovery charity in Cumbria. The charity provides short-term safety intervention and stabilisation, as well as mid- to long-term specialist therapy and support, for women, men, and children who have experienced abuse. Its trauma-informed, holistic approach involves close partnership working with other professionals and community groups to improve wellbeing and quality of life. Safety Net UK is committed to accessible, free services for individuals and families, regardless of gender or circumstances. The organisation is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of The Survivors Trust, operating within recognised ethical frameworks.

Location: Carlisle, with travel across Cumbria and hybrid/flexible working available

Salary: £28,433–£33,143 FTE

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed-term (up to 12 months), starting September 2026

Closing date: Friday, 24 July 2026

Join our team and help make a real difference

At Safety Net, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to recover and thrive after experiencing sexual violence or domestic abuse.

We’re looking for an experienced, organised and proactive Office Manager to join our compassionate, trauma-informed team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a key role within our organisation, ensuring our offices, systems and day-to-day operations run smoothly so our frontline teams can continue delivering life-changing support across Cumbria.

If you’re passionate about creating efficient, welcoming workplaces and want your work to have a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As Office Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our offices in Carlisle and Whitehaven, supporting administration, HR processes, IT coordination, data management and compliance. You’ll work closely with colleagues, volunteers, trustees and external partners to help ensure Safety Net continues to provide safe, professional and trauma-informed services.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building positive relationships and keeping multiple priorities organised.

Why join Safety Net?

We know that looking after our team is just as important as supporting the people who use our services. We offer:

• Competitive salary of £28,433–£33,143 FTE
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay, maternity support and carers leave
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Clinical supervision and wellbeing support
• Mileage allowance for work-related travel

We’re looking for someone with:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience in office management, HR or business administration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• The ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and trauma-informed practice

Please submit your completed application to ***email_hidden*** by 9am on Friday 24 July 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Leanne Fisher, Operations and Strategy Manager, at [email protected] or on 07384 544467.

We welcome applications from everyone

Safety Net is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.