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Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving organisational impact? We're looking for an experienced professional to join us as Head of Strategy Implementation (Interim). This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering our current Strategy and Theory of Change, ensuring momentum and alignment across the charity. This role is fixed term until September 2026, working 29 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to attend meetings at least once a week as needed in central London and to attend meetings in other locations across the UK with reasonable notice. Interviews will be held either in person in central London or virtually on Monday 22nd December. We appreciate this is a busy time of year and not all candidates will be able to travel. There may be a second, in person, interview in the New Year as part of the process. What you'll do: Lead the implementation of our Strategy and Theory of Change , embedding cross-departmental collaboration through Thematic Oversight Groups. Oversee progress on strategic priorities, on behalf of the Chief Executive. Undertake engagement in preparation for a limited review and refresh of the Theory of Change which is due to take place in Q3-Q4 . Provide senior leadership oversight of our Policy & Public Affairs function and support integrated working across the Strategy & External Affairs Department. Prepare reports for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. Oversee data-led quarterly reporting via a dashboard, driving quality assurance and continual improvement. What we're looking for: A seasoned leader with at least 10 years' professional experience, including 5+ years working in a leadership role at a large organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive. At least 5 years' experience working on strategy implementation. Expertise in policy/public affairs. Experience of matrix programme management. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Strategic thinker with creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative approach. Why join us? This is a chance to make a real difference at a critical time for our charity. You'll work alongside senior leaders, shape strategic priorities, and help prepare for the next phase of our journey. Our Purpose is Changing Childhoods. Changing Lives. Working with children and young people to be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. Apply now and help us deliver lasting impact for the next generation. At Barnardo's, we are focused on striving for excellence on behalf of children and young people. We also seek to create an environment where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive, and welcome applications from all individuals who meet the criteria.

Merrifield Consultants is delighted to partner with Autistica to find an Interim Director of External Affairs (6-month contract) to join the senior management team and be responsible for building the relationships that ensure Autistica creates breakthroughs for autistic people over the next decade. You will fit in well at Autistica if you are passionate about enabling high performance and you value working with a team that thinks in diverse ways. Job Title: Interim Director of External Affairs Organisation: Autistica Salary: 55,692.00 Contract: 6-month maternity contract Hours: 0.8 contract, over a 4-day working week. Autistica operates a 4-day working week. Location: London (One day a week in the office) Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025 Required: CV and Cover Letter Autistica is the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Their mission is to create breakthroughs that enable autistic people to live happier, healthier lives. They make that happen by funding research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference. Key Responsibilities: Ensure autism and autism research remain policy priorities, with Autistica continuing to have strong relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England. Ensure you build constructive collaborations and relationships with organisations working in related areas to Autistica. Develop relationships with key members of parliament ahead of the election, and post-election (both independently and in collaboration with other autism charities) Oversee, implement, and effectively deliver operational plans, a quarterly reporting cycle, monthly reporting of financial figures, and production of our annual report. You will be an effective visible leader and manager, passionately championing the charity's work and building confidence in our strategy and plans. You will champion our values and mission with enthusiasm and consistency. Who are we looking for? Experience of being at least "head of department" in an organisation overseeing planning, monitoring, management of resources within department and across an organisation. Enjoys and has a track record of overseeing change including system and process improvements. Experience of managing, leading or overseeing communications. Trustworthy and competent to others with the ability to oversee communications and policy. Able to motivate, inspire, empathise, with work with, and lead a neurodiverse team and enable a high-performance culture. Comfortable with nuance and uncertainty, with the motivation and resilience to tackle a fascinating but complex and contentious area of focus (autism and autism research). Constructively identifies opportunities to make improve which will enable our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rewarding charity who have clear goals in place to help and support Autistic people. To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Stuart Milliner from Merrifield Consultants. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.