We are looking for an Operations Executive Assistant to join our Operations Team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, combining operational coordination and executive support. Working across every part of Purposeful Ventures, you will help ensure colleagues have the systems, processes and support they need to do their best work. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, you will coordinate operational priorities, anticipate issues before they arise, and ensure the organisation runs smoothly, enabling senior leaders to remain focused on strategic work. No two days will be the same. You might be coordinating a new starter's first day, overseeing office operations, preparing papers for senior meetings, implementing a new operational process, coordinating organisational compliance activities, supporting grant administration, or resolving an operational issue before it becomes a problem. This is a role for someone who enjoys making things work well. You will be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships across the organisation and continuously improve how we operate. You'll need to be equally comfortable supporting senior leaders, coordinating projects, solving practical problems and paying close attention to detail. This role sits at the centre of Purposeful Ventures. You will work with colleagues across the organisation, gaining a broad understanding of how we operate while taking ownership of the systems, processes and coordination that help enhance how the organisation works. If you are someone who enjoys understanding how organisations work and finding practical ways to make them work even better, you will have plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Job Description Purpose The Operations Executive Assistant plays a central role in the efficient running of Purposeful Ventures by providing operational management, executive support and administration across the organisation. The role is varied and post holders are expected to have, and will be supported to continue to develop, expertise across a broad range of operational activities. Responsibilities and duties Executive support Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Management Team: Monitoring operational priorities and proactively following up actions on behalf of the Director of Finance and Operations. Preparing briefing notes, reports and background information to support decision-making. Coordinating cross-organisational activity on behalf of the Directors, ensuring actions are progressed and deadlines met. Providing proactive executive and administrative support to members of the Management Team. Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics where required. Providing holiday and absence cover for the Executive Assistant to the CEO, ensuring continuity of support. Preparing agendas, coordinating papers and tracking actions from meetings. Organising meetings, workshops and events. Anticipating administrative requirements and proactively resolving issues to enable senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities. Coordinating operational issues across the organisation, using judgement to resolve matters independently and escalating where appropriate. Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Operations and Business Administration Working closely with colleagues across operations, communications, philanthropy, finance and project teams: Being a first point of contact for enquiries, correspondence and shared mailboxes, ensuring a consistently high level of customer service. Managing calendars, room bookings, registering and greeting visitors, organising meetings and organisation wide events. Ensuring the effective management of organisational documents, templates and operational systems. Maintaining CRM records and contributing to operational reporting. Coordinating document administration including agreements and approvals. Driving continuous improvement of organisational systems and processes, for example: Leading small operational improvement projects. Coordinating the implementation of new systems and operational processes. Support organisational change initiatives. Acting as first point of contact for our external IT provider (Penelope), managing internal IT operations Coordinating our operational compliance calendar, ensuring key activities are completed on time, including: Supporting the implementation and review of organisational policies and operational procedures. Coordinating annual policy reviews and maintain version control. Monitoring mandatory organisational compliance activities and escalating any risks. Maintaining relationships with operational suppliers; coordinating contract renewals; monitoring service delivery and escalating issues. Coordinating office health and safety arrangements, working closely with the building management company. Coordinating workplace risk assessments, maintaining accident records and coordinating fire marshal/first aid arrangements. Acting as Fire Marshal following appropriate training People operations and onboarding Working closely with the People Coordinator and colleagues to deliver an outstanding onboarding experience by: Carrying out Right to Work and DBS identity verification processes through our Due Diligence Checking platform, including video identity checks where required. Managing IT onboarding requests, including Penelope onboarding forms. Coordinating system access including EdCity passes and user set up. Preparing first-day arrangements including laptops and merchandise; welcoming new starters including building orientation, team introductions, and IT set up. Scheduling induction meetings, one-to-one introductions and team coffees. Setting colleagues up on the compliance learning system and assigning mandatory training. Monitoring new starter and refresher training to ensure completion and compliance. Maintaining organisation charts and onboarding documentation. Office and Facilities Ensuring that Purposeful Ventures provides a welcoming, productive and well-organised working environment by: Coordinating the day-to-day running of our fully serviced office at EdCity. Welcoming visitors and supporting colleagues in the office. Managing office supplies and equipment. Liaising with building management and external suppliers. Coordinating office IT equipment and ensuring new and existing colleagues have the equipment they need. Supporting the organisation of internal events and team activities. Supporting Incubating Organisations and New Projects Working with organisations that Purposeful Ventures is incubating by: Providing ad hoc administrative support to them and new projects. Assist with processes, communications, and administration. Support teams with coordination and project delivery activities. The job description is subject to change and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job description. Who we are looking for We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and collaborative professional with experience providing executive and operational in a fast-paced environment. You will take ownership, build trusted relationships across the organisation, and be passionate about creating efficient systems and delivering an outstanding experience for colleagues and stakeholders. You will bring an appreciation of the charity and social impact sector and a commitment to Purposeful Ventures' mission and values, recognising the importance of working for the good of the wider system. Key requirements The successful candidate will have: A strong understanding of office, operations and business administration, with an appreciation of how effective operational processes enable organisations to deliver meaningful outcomes and impact. Knowledge of executive support and the principles of providing proactive, high-quality support to senior leaders and management teams. An understanding of employee onboarding, colleague experience and the importance of creating a welcoming, well-organised and inclusive environment for new starters. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and confidence using and administering a range of digital systems, with the curiosity and agility to learn new technologies quickly. An understanding of organisational policies and procedures, and the importance of maintaining compliance, consistency and good governance within a charity. An understanding of the role of the Charity Commission and Companies House, and an appreciation of the governance and compliance responsibilities of charitable organisations. An understanding of information governance, confidentiality and UK data protection legislation (including GDPR), and the importance of handling sensitive information with integrity and professionalism. Right to work in the UK Experience The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of: Providing proactive executive or senior administrative support to senior leaders or management teams . click apply for full job details
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an Operations Executive Assistant to join our Operations Team. This is a varied role at the heart of the organisation, combining operational coordination and executive support. Working across every part of Purposeful Ventures, you will help ensure colleagues have the systems, processes and support they need to do their best work. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, you will coordinate operational priorities, anticipate issues before they arise, and ensure the organisation runs smoothly, enabling senior leaders to remain focused on strategic work. No two days will be the same. You might be coordinating a new starter's first day, overseeing office operations, preparing papers for senior meetings, implementing a new operational process, coordinating organisational compliance activities, supporting grant administration, or resolving an operational issue before it becomes a problem. This is a role for someone who enjoys making things work well. You will be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships across the organisation and continuously improve how we operate. You'll need to be equally comfortable supporting senior leaders, coordinating projects, solving practical problems and paying close attention to detail. This role sits at the centre of Purposeful Ventures. You will work with colleagues across the organisation, gaining a broad understanding of how we operate while taking ownership of the systems, processes and coordination that help enhance how the organisation works. If you are someone who enjoys understanding how organisations work and finding practical ways to make them work even better, you will have plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Job Description Purpose The Operations Executive Assistant plays a central role in the efficient running of Purposeful Ventures by providing operational management, executive support and administration across the organisation. The role is varied and post holders are expected to have, and will be supported to continue to develop, expertise across a broad range of operational activities. Responsibilities and duties Executive support Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and Management Team: Monitoring operational priorities and proactively following up actions on behalf of the Director of Finance and Operations. Preparing briefing notes, reports and background information to support decision-making. Coordinating cross-organisational activity on behalf of the Directors, ensuring actions are progressed and deadlines met. Providing proactive executive and administrative support to members of the Management Team. Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics where required. Providing holiday and absence cover for the Executive Assistant to the CEO, ensuring continuity of support. Preparing agendas, coordinating papers and tracking actions from meetings. Organising meetings, workshops and events. Anticipating administrative requirements and proactively resolving issues to enable senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities. Coordinating operational issues across the organisation, using judgement to resolve matters independently and escalating where appropriate. Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Operations and Business Administration Working closely with colleagues across operations, communications, philanthropy, finance and project teams: Being a first point of contact for enquiries, correspondence and shared mailboxes, ensuring a consistently high level of customer service. Managing calendars, room bookings, registering and greeting visitors, organising meetings and organisation wide events. Ensuring the effective management of organisational documents, templates and operational systems. Maintaining CRM records and contributing to operational reporting. Coordinating document administration including agreements and approvals. Driving continuous improvement of organisational systems and processes, for example: Leading small operational improvement projects. Coordinating the implementation of new systems and operational processes. Support organisational change initiatives. Acting as first point of contact for our external IT provider (Penelope), managing internal IT operations Coordinating our operational compliance calendar, ensuring key activities are completed on time, including: Supporting the implementation and review of organisational policies and operational procedures. Coordinating annual policy reviews and maintain version control. Monitoring mandatory organisational compliance activities and escalating any risks. Maintaining relationships with operational suppliers; coordinating contract renewals; monitoring service delivery and escalating issues. Coordinating office health and safety arrangements, working closely with the building management company. Coordinating workplace risk assessments, maintaining accident records and coordinating fire marshal/first aid arrangements. Acting as Fire Marshal following appropriate training People operations and onboarding Working closely with the People Coordinator and colleagues to deliver an outstanding onboarding experience by: Carrying out Right to Work and DBS identity verification processes through our Due Diligence Checking platform, including video identity checks where required. Managing IT onboarding requests, including Penelope onboarding forms. Coordinating system access including EdCity passes and user set up. Preparing first-day arrangements including laptops and merchandise; welcoming new starters including building orientation, team introductions, and IT set up. Scheduling induction meetings, one-to-one introductions and team coffees. Setting colleagues up on the compliance learning system and assigning mandatory training. Monitoring new starter and refresher training to ensure completion and compliance. Maintaining organisation charts and onboarding documentation. Office and Facilities Ensuring that Purposeful Ventures provides a welcoming, productive and well-organised working environment by: Coordinating the day-to-day running of our fully serviced office at EdCity. Welcoming visitors and supporting colleagues in the office. Managing office supplies and equipment. Liaising with building management and external suppliers. Coordinating office IT equipment and ensuring new and existing colleagues have the equipment they need. Supporting the organisation of internal events and team activities. Supporting Incubating Organisations and New Projects Working with organisations that Purposeful Ventures is incubating by: Providing ad hoc administrative support to them and new projects. Assist with processes, communications, and administration. Support teams with coordination and project delivery activities. The job description is subject to change and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job description. Who we are looking for We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and collaborative professional with experience providing executive and operational in a fast-paced environment. You will take ownership, build trusted relationships across the organisation, and be passionate about creating efficient systems and delivering an outstanding experience for colleagues and stakeholders. You will bring an appreciation of the charity and social impact sector and a commitment to Purposeful Ventures' mission and values, recognising the importance of working for the good of the wider system. Key requirements The successful candidate will have: A strong understanding of office, operations and business administration, with an appreciation of how effective operational processes enable organisations to deliver meaningful outcomes and impact. Knowledge of executive support and the principles of providing proactive, high-quality support to senior leaders and management teams. An understanding of employee onboarding, colleague experience and the importance of creating a welcoming, well-organised and inclusive environment for new starters. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and confidence using and administering a range of digital systems, with the curiosity and agility to learn new technologies quickly. An understanding of organisational policies and procedures, and the importance of maintaining compliance, consistency and good governance within a charity. An understanding of the role of the Charity Commission and Companies House, and an appreciation of the governance and compliance responsibilities of charitable organisations. An understanding of information governance, confidentiality and UK data protection legislation (including GDPR), and the importance of handling sensitive information with integrity and professionalism. Right to work in the UK Experience The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of: Providing proactive executive or senior administrative support to senior leaders or management teams . click apply for full job details
Use your marketing skills to support mission-driven organisations enhance and showcase their impact, while helping strengthen our core brand. As Marketing Executive, you will help tell the stories of Purposeful Ventures' incubations and partner organisations, as well as our own. Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager, the Philanthropy and Communications team, and colleagues across some of our incubations and partner organisations, you will develop clear, audience-focused marketing that helps mission-driven organisations connect with the people who matter most and strengthens the Purposeful Ventures brand. A distinctive part of this exciting new role is the opportunity to support our incubations as they are being set up. From helping develop visual identity assets to supporting with social media content, you will help our incubations put the foundations of its brand and marketing in place - working with their founders and teams to do so. If you enjoy variety, collaboration and turning ideas into compelling stories, you'll thrive in this role. We welcome a keenness to work with start-up teams and with a non-profit focused on improving young people's lives from their earliest years. Job Description This role sits within Purposeful Ventures' core team, and provides marketing and brand support to both our core team and wider incubations. Responsibilities and duties Digital marketing and owned channels Manage routine updates to Purposeful's current website, ensuring content is accurate, up to date and aligned with our tone of voice Support the Senior Communications Manager with the development of Purposeful's new website including gathering content from internal teams, creating or adapting visual assets, CMS content Work alongside the Senior Communications Manager to create and design engaging LinkedIn content that reflects Purposeful's brand and engages our priority audiences, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders if required Support the Senior Communications Manager with populating Purposeful's LinkedIn content calendar, including updating our annual activity calendar Prepare regular engagement analysis, using LinkedIn Analytics and other relevant analytics tools, across Purposeful's owned channels supporting the Senior Communications Manager to identify trends and opportunities to improve content performance Content and brand assets Design and adapt defined collateral for presentations and external communications, including case studies, testimonials, annual reports, impact reports and templates, ensuring materials are clear, accurate, up to date and aligned with Purposeful's tone Create and adapt defined compelling visual content to illustrate Purposeful's work and impact to internal and external audiences (such as video, photography, graphics, data illustration) Bespoke marketing support for incubations and partner organisations Work with the Senior Communications Manager and wider team to produce defined marketing materials for new incubations, based on each incubation's set-up strategy. Typical outputs may include launching social media profiles, creating visual identity assets, brand guidelines, microsite or website design/build, supporting creating key messaging documents, creating tone of voice/glossary guidance, designing marketing assets, drafting social media content plans and marketing plans Work with the Comms team and our Ventures colleagues to deliver or support defined marketing projects for our existing incubations and parter organisations, building on the types of outputs above Who we are looking for Key requirements Passionate about creating a fairer society where all young people thrive Demonstrable track record of taking ownership of commitments and working hard to succeed. A strong design eye and experience using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software) to create clear marketing assets Working knowledge of a range of website skills, platforms (e.g. Wix, Squarespace), content management systems, basic web design principles, user experience and user journeys Experience working from defined marketing briefs, understanding scope of work requirements: executing a brief, delivering agreed outputs for a specific audience at pace, on time and within a limited budget Knowledge of relevant social media tactics and experience supporting the set-up of social media profiles, or creating and managing content across social media platforms with an understanding of audience and channel specific nuances - particularly on LinkedIn Experience using analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and LinkedIn Analytics, to monitor engagement, evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement across website and social media channels. Ability to liaise with stakeholders beyond your immediate team, which may include experience with clients, social entrepreneurs, start-up leaders, customers or external stakeholders including working to a brief, managing feedback and delivering agreed outputs Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience supporting internal communications across one or more channels, formats or outputs Experience supporting B2B or B2C event planning (such as conferences, exhibitions, public or internal events, speaker presentations, receptions, webinars or fundraising events) Experience working with freelancers or marketing agencies, including supporting drafting briefs, commissioning processes, project check-ins, recording minutes/actions Awareness of how AI tools can support content creation, design and editing, with judgement about when human review, accuracy checks and brand oversight are needed Charity or start-up experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings initiative, curiosity and transferable marketing skills, and can produce relevant, meaningful assets and outputs that add value to a project.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Use your marketing skills to support mission-driven organisations enhance and showcase their impact, while helping strengthen our core brand. As Marketing Executive, you will help tell the stories of Purposeful Ventures' incubations and partner organisations, as well as our own. Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager, the Philanthropy and Communications team, and colleagues across some of our incubations and partner organisations, you will develop clear, audience-focused marketing that helps mission-driven organisations connect with the people who matter most and strengthens the Purposeful Ventures brand. A distinctive part of this exciting new role is the opportunity to support our incubations as they are being set up. From helping develop visual identity assets to supporting with social media content, you will help our incubations put the foundations of its brand and marketing in place - working with their founders and teams to do so. If you enjoy variety, collaboration and turning ideas into compelling stories, you'll thrive in this role. We welcome a keenness to work with start-up teams and with a non-profit focused on improving young people's lives from their earliest years. Job Description This role sits within Purposeful Ventures' core team, and provides marketing and brand support to both our core team and wider incubations. Responsibilities and duties Digital marketing and owned channels Manage routine updates to Purposeful's current website, ensuring content is accurate, up to date and aligned with our tone of voice Support the Senior Communications Manager with the development of Purposeful's new website including gathering content from internal teams, creating or adapting visual assets, CMS content Work alongside the Senior Communications Manager to create and design engaging LinkedIn content that reflects Purposeful's brand and engages our priority audiences, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders if required Support the Senior Communications Manager with populating Purposeful's LinkedIn content calendar, including updating our annual activity calendar Prepare regular engagement analysis, using LinkedIn Analytics and other relevant analytics tools, across Purposeful's owned channels supporting the Senior Communications Manager to identify trends and opportunities to improve content performance Content and brand assets Design and adapt defined collateral for presentations and external communications, including case studies, testimonials, annual reports, impact reports and templates, ensuring materials are clear, accurate, up to date and aligned with Purposeful's tone Create and adapt defined compelling visual content to illustrate Purposeful's work and impact to internal and external audiences (such as video, photography, graphics, data illustration) Bespoke marketing support for incubations and partner organisations Work with the Senior Communications Manager and wider team to produce defined marketing materials for new incubations, based on each incubation's set-up strategy. Typical outputs may include launching social media profiles, creating visual identity assets, brand guidelines, microsite or website design/build, supporting creating key messaging documents, creating tone of voice/glossary guidance, designing marketing assets, drafting social media content plans and marketing plans Work with the Comms team and our Ventures colleagues to deliver or support defined marketing projects for our existing incubations and parter organisations, building on the types of outputs above Who we are looking for Key requirements Passionate about creating a fairer society where all young people thrive Demonstrable track record of taking ownership of commitments and working hard to succeed. A strong design eye and experience using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software) to create clear marketing assets Working knowledge of a range of website skills, platforms (e.g. Wix, Squarespace), content management systems, basic web design principles, user experience and user journeys Experience working from defined marketing briefs, understanding scope of work requirements: executing a brief, delivering agreed outputs for a specific audience at pace, on time and within a limited budget Knowledge of relevant social media tactics and experience supporting the set-up of social media profiles, or creating and managing content across social media platforms with an understanding of audience and channel specific nuances - particularly on LinkedIn Experience using analytics tools, such as Google Analytics and LinkedIn Analytics, to monitor engagement, evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement across website and social media channels. Ability to liaise with stakeholders beyond your immediate team, which may include experience with clients, social entrepreneurs, start-up leaders, customers or external stakeholders including working to a brief, managing feedback and delivering agreed outputs Right to work in the UK Desirable Experience supporting internal communications across one or more channels, formats or outputs Experience supporting B2B or B2C event planning (such as conferences, exhibitions, public or internal events, speaker presentations, receptions, webinars or fundraising events) Experience working with freelancers or marketing agencies, including supporting drafting briefs, commissioning processes, project check-ins, recording minutes/actions Awareness of how AI tools can support content creation, design and editing, with judgement about when human review, accuracy checks and brand oversight are needed Charity or start-up experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who brings initiative, curiosity and transferable marketing skills, and can produce relevant, meaningful assets and outputs that add value to a project.
Why we re needed Across the UK, over 4 million children are currently living in poverty, driving increasing demand for essential items and support for families with young children. In 2024 alone, baby banks supported over 219,000 families, a 35% increase on the previous year. And demand is outpacing supply. Many baby banks are being forced to turn families away. Baby banks are community-led organisations that provide essential items such as clothing, nappies and equipment to families with young children experiencing poverty or crisis. They operate in diverse ways and often offer support and signposting in addition to the material goods, reflecting the needs of their local communities. Baby banks have grown rapidly over the past decade in response to rising levels of need. However, this growth has largely been organic and fragmented. BBA exists to support, unite and advocate for baby banks: strengthening collective impact, unlocking national opportunities, and helping a fast-growing and diverse movement operate with greater voice, reach and resilience. The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) was co-founded by Purposeful Ventures, Save the Children UK, Little Village and the Bristol Baby Bank Network. Since its founding, BBA has built strong national partnerships, secured significant funding and goods for baby banks, and raised the profile of the sector through national media and corporate partnerships (including with organisations such as IKEA). Currently incubated by Purposeful Ventures and Save the Children UK, BBA is now moving into its next phase: in Summer 2027 we will become an independent organisation and are on the journey to build the national recognition, scale and sustainability to meet growing need. BBA continues to work closely with its co-founders and incubating partners, who are expected to remain important collaborators as the organisation transitions to independence. The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact organisation at a pivotal moment. BBA s achievements to date: A national member network of 256+ baby banks Current income of £1m, with clear ambition to grow significantly Grants of >£650k in unrestricted funding to members, with more to follow in Summer 2026 Distribution of significant gift-in-kind: 13 electric vans; 326 laptops; >£400k worth of toiletries; hundreds of pieces of equipment like prams and high chairs; thousands of toys, nappies, and books National media coverage, including features in the Independent, a leading segment on ITV s Good Morning Britain, plus coverage on BBC News, BBC Breakfast, the One Show, ITV Calendar News, Radio 5 Live, Times Radio and local BBC radio stations Confirmed and in-principle support commitments from key partners, including support expected through the current strategy period, providing a strong platform for growth We are looking for a CEO who can: Secure major income and strategic partnerships Build BBA s profile and credibility as the national voice of baby banks Lead the successful transition to independence and long-term sustainability Keep baby banks and the families they support at the heart of BBA s work Job Description Initially, this role will be employed by Purposeful Ventures. Once BBA becomes independent, the CEO and other members of the BBA team will transfer to direct BBA employment under TUPE. Your terms and conditions of employment will remain unchanged. What success looks like: Income growth: 50% increase in income by 2028, enabling increased funding to member baby banks and investment in BBA s own capability and resilience. Public awareness: increased awareness of baby banks, driving stronger partnerships, broader public support and greater ability to unlock income and influence. Independence: a successful transition to an independent organisation in Summer 2027, retaining strong relationships with co-founders and incubating partners. Organisational leadership: a small but highly effective central team, operating in line with BBA s principles and with the needs of baby banks at the heart of decision-making. Purpose of the Role The Chief Executive Officer will lead the Baby Bank Alliance through its transition to independence and into its next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing national organisation building long-term sustainability, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring BBA can continue to support baby banks across the UK. The role is externally focused, with a strong emphasis on growing income, building partnerships and raising BBA s profile, alongside leading a small, committed team. Working closely with the co-founders and incubating partners, drawing on their expertise and networks, will remain crucial in the transition to independence and beyond. Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Income Growth Lead an ambitious approach to income growth, increasing and diversifying funding to support BBA s long-term sustainability Build and secure high-value, multi-year partnerships across corporate, philanthropic and trust audiences Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent progress from relationship-building to secured funding Oversee national funding and goods partnerships that unlock resources for baby banks at scale Strategic Leadership & Independence Lead BBA s transition from incubation to independence, shaping its future model, governance and direction Refine and deliver the organisation s strategy, turning priorities into clear and achievable plans Ensure BBA has a clear and confident position within the child poverty and voluntary sector landscape External Profile & Sector Leadership Build BBA s reputation as the trusted national voice of baby banks Develop strong relationships with funders, partners, government and sector organisations Represent BBA externally, helping to grow awareness of baby banks and the role they play in supporting families Governance & Board Partnership Work closely with the Chair and Board to ensure strong governance and accountability Support the Board s development as BBA becomes independent Provide clear and useful insight to support good decision-making Organisational Leadership & Delivery Provide clear, values-led leadership, creating a supportive and collaborative culture Work closely with the Exec Lead to ensure continuity and strong delivery during the transition period Put in place the systems, structures and ways of working needed for a growing organisation Safeguarding, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Ensure safeguarding is appropriately embedded in BBA s work, with clear oversight and proportionate approaches Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in how BBA works internally and supports baby banks across the UK Financial Stewardship Hold overall responsibility for BBA s financial sustainability Oversee budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation Ensure funds are used effectively to deliver the greatest possible impact Person Specification Essential Experience Senior leadership experience (CEO, Director or equivalent) within a charity or social impact organisation A strong track record of securing funding and building partnerships Experience of working with Boards and leading organisational growth or change Experience in child poverty, family support, community-based services, membership or network organisations, or closely related fields Essential Skills & Attributes Strong strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach Confident and credible communicator, able to represent BBA externally Strong relationship builder, comfortable working across different stakeholders Strong financial acumen, with experience in leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision making Comfortable working in a developing organisation and able to bring structure, clarity and pace Collaborative, values-led leadership style Motivated by the impact of baby banks and the families they support Desirable Experience of organisational spin-out or transition to independence Experience within a membership or network organisation Experience working in or alongside baby banks
May 15, 2026
Full time
Why we re needed Across the UK, over 4 million children are currently living in poverty, driving increasing demand for essential items and support for families with young children. In 2024 alone, baby banks supported over 219,000 families, a 35% increase on the previous year. And demand is outpacing supply. Many baby banks are being forced to turn families away. Baby banks are community-led organisations that provide essential items such as clothing, nappies and equipment to families with young children experiencing poverty or crisis. They operate in diverse ways and often offer support and signposting in addition to the material goods, reflecting the needs of their local communities. Baby banks have grown rapidly over the past decade in response to rising levels of need. However, this growth has largely been organic and fragmented. BBA exists to support, unite and advocate for baby banks: strengthening collective impact, unlocking national opportunities, and helping a fast-growing and diverse movement operate with greater voice, reach and resilience. The Baby Bank Alliance (BBA) was co-founded by Purposeful Ventures, Save the Children UK, Little Village and the Bristol Baby Bank Network. Since its founding, BBA has built strong national partnerships, secured significant funding and goods for baby banks, and raised the profile of the sector through national media and corporate partnerships (including with organisations such as IKEA). Currently incubated by Purposeful Ventures and Save the Children UK, BBA is now moving into its next phase: in Summer 2027 we will become an independent organisation and are on the journey to build the national recognition, scale and sustainability to meet growing need. BBA continues to work closely with its co-founders and incubating partners, who are expected to remain important collaborators as the organisation transitions to independence. The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact organisation at a pivotal moment. BBA s achievements to date: A national member network of 256+ baby banks Current income of £1m, with clear ambition to grow significantly Grants of >£650k in unrestricted funding to members, with more to follow in Summer 2026 Distribution of significant gift-in-kind: 13 electric vans; 326 laptops; >£400k worth of toiletries; hundreds of pieces of equipment like prams and high chairs; thousands of toys, nappies, and books National media coverage, including features in the Independent, a leading segment on ITV s Good Morning Britain, plus coverage on BBC News, BBC Breakfast, the One Show, ITV Calendar News, Radio 5 Live, Times Radio and local BBC radio stations Confirmed and in-principle support commitments from key partners, including support expected through the current strategy period, providing a strong platform for growth We are looking for a CEO who can: Secure major income and strategic partnerships Build BBA s profile and credibility as the national voice of baby banks Lead the successful transition to independence and long-term sustainability Keep baby banks and the families they support at the heart of BBA s work Job Description Initially, this role will be employed by Purposeful Ventures. Once BBA becomes independent, the CEO and other members of the BBA team will transfer to direct BBA employment under TUPE. Your terms and conditions of employment will remain unchanged. What success looks like: Income growth: 50% increase in income by 2028, enabling increased funding to member baby banks and investment in BBA s own capability and resilience. Public awareness: increased awareness of baby banks, driving stronger partnerships, broader public support and greater ability to unlock income and influence. Independence: a successful transition to an independent organisation in Summer 2027, retaining strong relationships with co-founders and incubating partners. Organisational leadership: a small but highly effective central team, operating in line with BBA s principles and with the needs of baby banks at the heart of decision-making. Purpose of the Role The Chief Executive Officer will lead the Baby Bank Alliance through its transition to independence and into its next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing national organisation building long-term sustainability, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring BBA can continue to support baby banks across the UK. The role is externally focused, with a strong emphasis on growing income, building partnerships and raising BBA s profile, alongside leading a small, committed team. Working closely with the co-founders and incubating partners, drawing on their expertise and networks, will remain crucial in the transition to independence and beyond. Key Responsibilities Fundraising & Income Growth Lead an ambitious approach to income growth, increasing and diversifying funding to support BBA s long-term sustainability Build and secure high-value, multi-year partnerships across corporate, philanthropic and trust audiences Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent progress from relationship-building to secured funding Oversee national funding and goods partnerships that unlock resources for baby banks at scale Strategic Leadership & Independence Lead BBA s transition from incubation to independence, shaping its future model, governance and direction Refine and deliver the organisation s strategy, turning priorities into clear and achievable plans Ensure BBA has a clear and confident position within the child poverty and voluntary sector landscape External Profile & Sector Leadership Build BBA s reputation as the trusted national voice of baby banks Develop strong relationships with funders, partners, government and sector organisations Represent BBA externally, helping to grow awareness of baby banks and the role they play in supporting families Governance & Board Partnership Work closely with the Chair and Board to ensure strong governance and accountability Support the Board s development as BBA becomes independent Provide clear and useful insight to support good decision-making Organisational Leadership & Delivery Provide clear, values-led leadership, creating a supportive and collaborative culture Work closely with the Exec Lead to ensure continuity and strong delivery during the transition period Put in place the systems, structures and ways of working needed for a growing organisation Safeguarding, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Ensure safeguarding is appropriately embedded in BBA s work, with clear oversight and proportionate approaches Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in how BBA works internally and supports baby banks across the UK Financial Stewardship Hold overall responsibility for BBA s financial sustainability Oversee budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation Ensure funds are used effectively to deliver the greatest possible impact Person Specification Essential Experience Senior leadership experience (CEO, Director or equivalent) within a charity or social impact organisation A strong track record of securing funding and building partnerships Experience of working with Boards and leading organisational growth or change Experience in child poverty, family support, community-based services, membership or network organisations, or closely related fields Essential Skills & Attributes Strong strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach Confident and credible communicator, able to represent BBA externally Strong relationship builder, comfortable working across different stakeholders Strong financial acumen, with experience in leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision making Comfortable working in a developing organisation and able to bring structure, clarity and pace Collaborative, values-led leadership style Motivated by the impact of baby banks and the families they support Desirable Experience of organisational spin-out or transition to independence Experience within a membership or network organisation Experience working in or alongside baby banks
Introduction to Reset Reset is a bold new incubation designed to dramatically change the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in England today for the better. Reset exists for children who are on, or at risk of being placed on Deprivation of Liberty orders due to the high risks they face from themselves or others, their complex and intersecting needs, and due to the lack of effective support available. The children Reset will support are likely to be aged 12 to 18 and face complex challenges that often stem from the impact of traumatic childhood experiences, such as mental ill-health, self-harming, being sexually and/or criminally exploited and getting caught in harmful risk-taking behaviours including the use of harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol. Reset is determined to ensure that, wherever possible, children are able to thrive back within their own families and/or communities. About the role We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and thoughtful coordinator to support the Chief Executive and founding team during this exciting early stage of Reset s development. Alongside executive support, this role offers exposure to the breadth of work at Reset, from operations to communications, philanthropy and wider organisational work. To thrive in the role, you will be highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented and keen to contribute across a small and ambitious team where no two days will be the same. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, building relationships, and helping things run smoothly for the team and partners around us. This role will play an important part in helping shape Reset s culture, systems and ways of working during this early stage of development. With a strong commitment to your growth, we offer support to help you excel professionally and advance your career, as well as a flexible working culture that champions both impact and balance. We provide in-office collaboration time with genuine flexibility to support your wellbeing, personal commitments, and life outside work. Job Description The role: Reset s Coordinator will provide high-quality organisational and administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider founding team, enabling them to work efficiently and to maximum effect. You will play an important role in keeping the organisation running smoothly day-to-day while driving key projects and priorities across the organisation. As part of a small, high-impact team, you will gain broad exposure to a wide range of work, take on real responsibility and play a vital role in helping Reset establish itself successfully. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, eager to learn and energised by a fast-moving and mission-driven environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same. Key responsibilities Executive Support Proactively manage complex diaries, scheduling and meeting coordination for the Chief Executive and senior team Anticipate the needs of the senior team by keeping on top of key priorities Coordinate travel, accommodation and logistics Prepare meeting agendas, papers and briefing documents Take notes, track and follow through on actions from meetings where required Draft emails, presentations and other documents Support preparation for external meetings, events and presentations Coordination and Administration Support the delivery of organisational priorities and projects Maintain clear systems, records and filing processes Facilitate internal meetings and team logistics Assist with office management and operational administration Support governance processes, including preparing papers for board meetings Stakeholder Support Act as a professional and welcoming point of contact for external partners and stakeholders Manage meeting logistics and support ongoing communications Support follow-up actions and relationship management Wider team support Contribute to building a positive, organised and collaborative team culture Proactively contribute to improving systems, processes and ways of working across Reset Support ad hoc projects and tasks across the organisation Take initiative and help solve problems as they arise Support research, briefing and background preparation across organisational priorities where needed Who we are looking for We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to learn and who is comfortable in a small, evolving organisation where priorities may change quickly. You do not need extensive experience, but you do need strong judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Essential skills, experience, and attributes Passionate about creating a fairer society where all young people thrive Previous administrative, operations or coordination experience, ideally supporting senior level staff or small teams Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused, with the willingness to take initiative in a start-up environment A commitment to implementing and improving systems, processes and ways of working as the organisation grows High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing information, schedules and documentation The ability to exercise good judgement Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Ability to work with discretion, professionalism and confidentiality, including working with confidential documentation and information Right to work in the UK Desirable experience Experience working in a charity, education, public service or start-up environment Experience organising meetings, events or projects Interest in social impact, children s services or systems change Development Opportunity This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced senior leaders and gain broad exposure across how a new organisation is built and run, including operations, partnerships and organisational development. Over time, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility depending on your strengths and interests. Incubation by Purposeful Ventures Reset will be incubated by Purposeful Ventures. About Purposeful Ventures Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive. Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years. We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change. We are working with a wide range of organisations across the following portfolio areas to build and strengthen outstanding organisations that deliver systemic impact. The vision of Purposeful Ventures is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential. To date, Purposeful has provided Reset with expertise and funding to complete an 18-month research, feasibility and development phase to enable the ground to be laid to establish the initial Reset Practice in Autumn 2026. By launching Reset as an incubation, Reset benefits from the oversight, governance, expertise, operations (HR, finance, and IT) and network of the Purposeful team while being able to focus on the delivery of creating Reset as an organisation that can have immediate impact and flourish in the future. We are excited to begin the search for Reset s Coordinator. We have secured initial funding and are actively securing funding for the full two-year pilot, which includes funds for these roles. We appreciate that candidates are likely to need clarity around timing, funding and transitions, and we will have open discussions with candidates about fundraising milestones during the interview process.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Introduction to Reset Reset is a bold new incubation designed to dramatically change the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in England today for the better. Reset exists for children who are on, or at risk of being placed on Deprivation of Liberty orders due to the high risks they face from themselves or others, their complex and intersecting needs, and due to the lack of effective support available. The children Reset will support are likely to be aged 12 to 18 and face complex challenges that often stem from the impact of traumatic childhood experiences, such as mental ill-health, self-harming, being sexually and/or criminally exploited and getting caught in harmful risk-taking behaviours including the use of harmful substances such as drugs and alcohol. Reset is determined to ensure that, wherever possible, children are able to thrive back within their own families and/or communities. About the role We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and thoughtful coordinator to support the Chief Executive and founding team during this exciting early stage of Reset s development. Alongside executive support, this role offers exposure to the breadth of work at Reset, from operations to communications, philanthropy and wider organisational work. To thrive in the role, you will be highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented and keen to contribute across a small and ambitious team where no two days will be the same. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, building relationships, and helping things run smoothly for the team and partners around us. This role will play an important part in helping shape Reset s culture, systems and ways of working during this early stage of development. With a strong commitment to your growth, we offer support to help you excel professionally and advance your career, as well as a flexible working culture that champions both impact and balance. We provide in-office collaboration time with genuine flexibility to support your wellbeing, personal commitments, and life outside work. Job Description The role: Reset s Coordinator will provide high-quality organisational and administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider founding team, enabling them to work efficiently and to maximum effect. You will play an important role in keeping the organisation running smoothly day-to-day while driving key projects and priorities across the organisation. As part of a small, high-impact team, you will gain broad exposure to a wide range of work, take on real responsibility and play a vital role in helping Reset establish itself successfully. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, eager to learn and energised by a fast-moving and mission-driven environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same. Key responsibilities Executive Support Proactively manage complex diaries, scheduling and meeting coordination for the Chief Executive and senior team Anticipate the needs of the senior team by keeping on top of key priorities Coordinate travel, accommodation and logistics Prepare meeting agendas, papers and briefing documents Take notes, track and follow through on actions from meetings where required Draft emails, presentations and other documents Support preparation for external meetings, events and presentations Coordination and Administration Support the delivery of organisational priorities and projects Maintain clear systems, records and filing processes Facilitate internal meetings and team logistics Assist with office management and operational administration Support governance processes, including preparing papers for board meetings Stakeholder Support Act as a professional and welcoming point of contact for external partners and stakeholders Manage meeting logistics and support ongoing communications Support follow-up actions and relationship management Wider team support Contribute to building a positive, organised and collaborative team culture Proactively contribute to improving systems, processes and ways of working across Reset Support ad hoc projects and tasks across the organisation Take initiative and help solve problems as they arise Support research, briefing and background preparation across organisational priorities where needed Who we are looking for We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to learn and who is comfortable in a small, evolving organisation where priorities may change quickly. You do not need extensive experience, but you do need strong judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to take ownership. Essential skills, experience, and attributes Passionate about creating a fairer society where all young people thrive Previous administrative, operations or coordination experience, ideally supporting senior level staff or small teams Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels Proactive, adaptable and solution-focused, with the willingness to take initiative in a start-up environment A commitment to implementing and improving systems, processes and ways of working as the organisation grows High level of attention to detail and accuracy in managing information, schedules and documentation The ability to exercise good judgement Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Ability to work with discretion, professionalism and confidentiality, including working with confidential documentation and information Right to work in the UK Desirable experience Experience working in a charity, education, public service or start-up environment Experience organising meetings, events or projects Interest in social impact, children s services or systems change Development Opportunity This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within a fast-moving, mission-driven organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced senior leaders and gain broad exposure across how a new organisation is built and run, including operations, partnerships and organisational development. Over time, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility depending on your strengths and interests. Incubation by Purposeful Ventures Reset will be incubated by Purposeful Ventures. About Purposeful Ventures Our vision is of a fairer society where all young people thrive. Purposeful Ventures partners with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to improve the education and well-being of young people from their earliest years. We define and diagnose the issues affecting children and young people, analyse evidence and explore the most promising solutions. We then select, accelerate and, where we find a gap, incubate organisations which tackle those issues. We offer more than just funding to our charitable organisations. Our expertise, operational experience and networks enable us to deliver tailored, hands-on support with a relentless commitment to system change. We are working with a wide range of organisations across the following portfolio areas to build and strengthen outstanding organisations that deliver systemic impact. The vision of Purposeful Ventures is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential. To date, Purposeful has provided Reset with expertise and funding to complete an 18-month research, feasibility and development phase to enable the ground to be laid to establish the initial Reset Practice in Autumn 2026. By launching Reset as an incubation, Reset benefits from the oversight, governance, expertise, operations (HR, finance, and IT) and network of the Purposeful team while being able to focus on the delivery of creating Reset as an organisation that can have immediate impact and flourish in the future. We are excited to begin the search for Reset s Coordinator. We have secured initial funding and are actively securing funding for the full two-year pilot, which includes funds for these roles. We appreciate that candidates are likely to need clarity around timing, funding and transitions, and we will have open discussions with candidates about fundraising milestones during the interview process.
