Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Lawyer (UK Financial Sector Focus) on behalf of a UK charity working at the intersection of law, finance and sustainability, with a global reputation for producing rigorous legal analysis that helps clarify how existing legal frameworks apply to climate and nature-related financial risks. This newly created role will play a key part in shaping the organisation's expanding programme of work on investor fiduciary duties across the UK financial sector. This post is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. The role can be fully remote or hybrid, with access to a London co-working space, and will involve occasional travel. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of our client's UK investor fiduciary workstream, initially focusing on the insurance, pensions and banking sectors. This will involve scoping and commissioning authoritative legal analysis from leading commercial law firms and academics, translating complex legal findings into practical guidance for boards, trustees and their advisers, and tracking relevant regulatory and disclosure developments across the financial services landscape. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including institutional investors, regulators, professional bodies, and the legal community, as well as representing the charity at conferences, roundtables and other external forums. Working closely with the Executive Director within a small and collaborative team, the successful candidate will also contribute to communications, strategic development and fundraising activity. We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with strong expertise in financial services law, ideally in insurance, banking, or pensions. Candidates should be able to demonstrate clear engagement with climate change or environmental sustainability, whether through their professional work, research, writing, pro bono activity, or other initiatives that connect legal practice with climate- and nature-related financial risks. To be successful, you need to bring a deep understanding of how financial institutions are structured and regulated, alongside a demonstrable commitment to addressing climate and nature-related financial risks through legal and governance frameworks. You will be a confident communicator, confident and effective in public speaking, with the ability to represent the organisation at conferences, roundtables and stakeholder events, and to communicate complex legal ideas clearly to diverse audiences. This role would suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of ownership in a small, purpose-driven organisation and who is motivated by the opportunity to apply their legal expertise to drive meaningful change. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 3 May at 23:59 AM. Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to provide a tailored cover letter. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Lawyer (UK Financial Sector Focus) on behalf of a UK charity working at the intersection of law, finance and sustainability, with a global reputation for producing rigorous legal analysis that helps clarify how existing legal frameworks apply to climate and nature-related financial risks. This newly created role will play a key part in shaping the organisation's expanding programme of work on investor fiduciary duties across the UK financial sector. This post is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. The role can be fully remote or hybrid, with access to a London co-working space, and will involve occasional travel. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of our client's UK investor fiduciary workstream, initially focusing on the insurance, pensions and banking sectors. This will involve scoping and commissioning authoritative legal analysis from leading commercial law firms and academics, translating complex legal findings into practical guidance for boards, trustees and their advisers, and tracking relevant regulatory and disclosure developments across the financial services landscape. The role involves building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including institutional investors, regulators, professional bodies, and the legal community, as well as representing the charity at conferences, roundtables and other external forums. Working closely with the Executive Director within a small and collaborative team, the successful candidate will also contribute to communications, strategic development and fundraising activity. We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with strong expertise in financial services law, ideally in insurance, banking, or pensions. Candidates should be able to demonstrate clear engagement with climate change or environmental sustainability, whether through their professional work, research, writing, pro bono activity, or other initiatives that connect legal practice with climate- and nature-related financial risks. To be successful, you need to bring a deep understanding of how financial institutions are structured and regulated, alongside a demonstrable commitment to addressing climate and nature-related financial risks through legal and governance frameworks. You will be a confident communicator, confident and effective in public speaking, with the ability to represent the organisation at conferences, roundtables and stakeholder events, and to communicate complex legal ideas clearly to diverse audiences. This role would suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of ownership in a small, purpose-driven organisation and who is motivated by the opportunity to apply their legal expertise to drive meaningful change. To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 3 May at 23:59 AM. Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to provide a tailored cover letter. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Group Director of Governance & Assurance And Company Secretary Stonewater Stonewater is one of the UK's leading social housing providers. We manage around 40,000 homes for more than 93,000 customers and are financially strong, ambitious and values driven. With a long term A+ credit rating and a G1/V2 governance and viability rating, we are a major national provider with a clear social purpose and a complex, growing group structure. As we deliver our Strategic Plan to 2030, we are undertaking significant and complex work to deliver our three core objectives: Customer-centred services - providing customer-centred services that are proactive and efficient, and that help us to retain and attract customers. Quality homes and neighbourhoods - we will supply, manage, and maintain homes and neighbourhoods that are safe, connected, efficient, affordable, and flexible. Maximising value - we will maximise the value we provide to our customers and communities through decision making and initiatives that support environmental and social sustainability. Against an increasingly challenging regulatory and operating environment, the Director of Governance & Assurance and Company Secretary will be a trusted adviser to our Board and Executive, and a key enabler of confident, well judged leadership across the Group. We are seeking a highly credible governance professional with senior company secretarial experience in a large, complex and regulated environment. You will bring a strong understanding of company, charity and community benefit society law, regulatory frameworks relevant to registered providers, and experience of strategic planning, performance and risk management. This is a unique, organisation wide role, combining Company Secretary to the Stonewater Group with Senior Risk Officer responsibility. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, with independent access to the Board Chair, Chief Executive and Risk & Assurance Committee Chair, you will ensure Stonewater and its subsidiaries operate within legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements, and that robust decision making, risk management and assurance arrangements are in place across the Group. Calm, authoritative and collaborative, able to build effective relationships, you will be a trusted adviser to the Chair, Board and non executives, providing high quality governance support, insight and challenge, across the Board, executive and wider organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape and safeguard the governance of one of the sector's most forward thinking housing organisations, ensuring Stonewater continues to operate with excellence, probity and ambition as it delivers for customers and communities. For further information please click Apply or for a confidential conversation call. Jude Watters on / Simon Wing on / Rosie Gunn on / Closing date: 9am Thursday 14th May 2026
May 02, 2026
Full time
Group Director of Governance & Assurance And Company Secretary Stonewater Stonewater is one of the UK's leading social housing providers. We manage around 40,000 homes for more than 93,000 customers and are financially strong, ambitious and values driven. With a long term A+ credit rating and a G1/V2 governance and viability rating, we are a major national provider with a clear social purpose and a complex, growing group structure. As we deliver our Strategic Plan to 2030, we are undertaking significant and complex work to deliver our three core objectives: Customer-centred services - providing customer-centred services that are proactive and efficient, and that help us to retain and attract customers. Quality homes and neighbourhoods - we will supply, manage, and maintain homes and neighbourhoods that are safe, connected, efficient, affordable, and flexible. Maximising value - we will maximise the value we provide to our customers and communities through decision making and initiatives that support environmental and social sustainability. Against an increasingly challenging regulatory and operating environment, the Director of Governance & Assurance and Company Secretary will be a trusted adviser to our Board and Executive, and a key enabler of confident, well judged leadership across the Group. We are seeking a highly credible governance professional with senior company secretarial experience in a large, complex and regulated environment. You will bring a strong understanding of company, charity and community benefit society law, regulatory frameworks relevant to registered providers, and experience of strategic planning, performance and risk management. This is a unique, organisation wide role, combining Company Secretary to the Stonewater Group with Senior Risk Officer responsibility. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, with independent access to the Board Chair, Chief Executive and Risk & Assurance Committee Chair, you will ensure Stonewater and its subsidiaries operate within legal, regulatory and constitutional requirements, and that robust decision making, risk management and assurance arrangements are in place across the Group. Calm, authoritative and collaborative, able to build effective relationships, you will be a trusted adviser to the Chair, Board and non executives, providing high quality governance support, insight and challenge, across the Board, executive and wider organisation. This is a rare opportunity to shape and safeguard the governance of one of the sector's most forward thinking housing organisations, ensuring Stonewater continues to operate with excellence, probity and ambition as it delivers for customers and communities. For further information please click Apply or for a confidential conversation call. Jude Watters on / Simon Wing on / Rosie Gunn on / Closing date: 9am Thursday 14th May 2026
Accounting for International Development
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Our partner is a UK environmental charity working to improve biodiversity, water quality and public engagement across a local river catchment, delivering a wide range of projects in partnership with public bodies and local communities. The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Finance Committee, providing oversight of financial performance and governance. Working closely with the Chief Executive and finance lead, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, supporting the development of financial policies, and ensuring appropriate controls and scrutiny are in place. The role also acts as a bridge between the Board and staff, offering both support and constructive challenge, while remaining strategic rather than operational. The ideal candidate will bring financial experience, either through professional qualification or relevant senior-level roles, along with an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, and confident contributing to strategic discussions. This role involves around 8 meetings per year, including Board and Finance Committee meetings, with in-person meetings on the outskirts of Oxford and some flexibility for remote participation. Please note that this is a voluntary role and there is therefore no remuneration. _ For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Our partner is a UK environmental charity working to improve biodiversity, water quality and public engagement across a local river catchment, delivering a wide range of projects in partnership with public bodies and local communities. The Treasurer will join the Board as a Trustee and chair the Finance Committee, providing oversight of financial performance and governance. Working closely with the Chief Executive and finance lead, the role includes reviewing budgets and financial reporting, supporting the development of financial policies, and ensuring appropriate controls and scrutiny are in place. The role also acts as a bridge between the Board and staff, offering both support and constructive challenge, while remaining strategic rather than operational. The ideal candidate will bring financial experience, either through professional qualification or relevant senior-level roles, along with an understanding of charity finance and governance. You will be comfortable operating at Board level, able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues, and confident contributing to strategic discussions. This role involves around 8 meetings per year, including Board and Finance Committee meetings, with in-person meetings on the outskirts of Oxford and some flexibility for remote participation. Please note that this is a voluntary role and there is therefore no remuneration. _ For more Trustee and Treasurer roles please visit the AfID website.
Do you have proven experience of working in an advice related environment, where there has been a focus on financial and housing issues, plus a real desire to help improve people's financial health? Then join Shelter as a Senior Partnerships Manager and you could soon be responsible for managing our innovative Breaking the Cycle programme . About Breaking the Cycle Breaking the Cycle is an innovative access-to-banking programme led by Shelter, designed to help people with no fixed address take a vital step out of homelessness by gaining access to basic banking services. Delivered in partnership with HSBC UK and a nationwide network of charities and local organisations, the programme supports vulnerable individuals-including those experiencing rough sleeping, seeking asylum, or escaping domestic abuse-to become financially included. Recognised by HM Treasury as a key initiative within its 2025 Financial Inclusion Strategy, Breaking the Cycle is now expanding through a 12-month pilot with five major high street banks, alongside UK Finance, representing over 300 firms across the sector. About the role The Senior Partnerships Manager will lead and shape the expansion of the Breaking the Cycle programme at Shelter, providing strategic direction and overseeing relationships with key financial institutions including HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander UK, Nationwide Building Society, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group. Responsible for delivering a high-profile expansion pilot in collaboration with UK Finance and HM Treasury, the role combines senior stakeholder management with programme leadership-driving growth, managing risk, and ensuring strong governance and safeguarding. Leading a team of Partnership Executives, the postholder will oversee onboarding of new partners, refine processes, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure effective delivery across a diverse charity network. They will also play a key role in promoting the programme through campaigns and external engagement, while delivering robust reporting, identifying future growth opportunities-including digital expansion-and securing long-term investment and impact. About you We're looking for a confident and collaborative professional with proven experience managing complex, multi-partner programmes or projects across diverse organisations. You'll bring a strong understanding of financial inclusion or similar initiatives, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders-from senior leaders to frontline delivery teams. Comfortable presenting both in-person and online, you'll also have experience chairing steering groups and driving alignment across partners. You'll be a team player who works effectively with internal colleagues to deliver wider organisational goals, and you'll be confident using a range of IT tools, including Microsoft Office and reporting systems, to manage, track and communicate impact. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to apply Please click ' Apply for Job ' below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Do you have proven experience of working in an advice related environment, where there has been a focus on financial and housing issues, plus a real desire to help improve people's financial health? Then join Shelter as a Senior Partnerships Manager and you could soon be responsible for managing our innovative Breaking the Cycle programme . About Breaking the Cycle Breaking the Cycle is an innovative access-to-banking programme led by Shelter, designed to help people with no fixed address take a vital step out of homelessness by gaining access to basic banking services. Delivered in partnership with HSBC UK and a nationwide network of charities and local organisations, the programme supports vulnerable individuals-including those experiencing rough sleeping, seeking asylum, or escaping domestic abuse-to become financially included. Recognised by HM Treasury as a key initiative within its 2025 Financial Inclusion Strategy, Breaking the Cycle is now expanding through a 12-month pilot with five major high street banks, alongside UK Finance, representing over 300 firms across the sector. About the role The Senior Partnerships Manager will lead and shape the expansion of the Breaking the Cycle programme at Shelter, providing strategic direction and overseeing relationships with key financial institutions including HSBC UK, Barclays, Santander UK, Nationwide Building Society, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group. Responsible for delivering a high-profile expansion pilot in collaboration with UK Finance and HM Treasury, the role combines senior stakeholder management with programme leadership-driving growth, managing risk, and ensuring strong governance and safeguarding. Leading a team of Partnership Executives, the postholder will oversee onboarding of new partners, refine processes, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure effective delivery across a diverse charity network. They will also play a key role in promoting the programme through campaigns and external engagement, while delivering robust reporting, identifying future growth opportunities-including digital expansion-and securing long-term investment and impact. About you We're looking for a confident and collaborative professional with proven experience managing complex, multi-partner programmes or projects across diverse organisations. You'll bring a strong understanding of financial inclusion or similar initiatives, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders-from senior leaders to frontline delivery teams. Comfortable presenting both in-person and online, you'll also have experience chairing steering groups and driving alignment across partners. You'll be a team player who works effectively with internal colleagues to deliver wider organisational goals, and you'll be confident using a range of IT tools, including Microsoft Office and reporting systems, to manage, track and communicate impact. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to apply Please click ' Apply for Job ' below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Finance Manager Join the team as the new Finance Manager! Are you a numbers loving problem solver with a passion for making a real difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager to join a warm, dedicated team to help continue delivering life changing support to people affected by cancer across the region. This is your chance to bring your financial expertise into a charity that genuinely values your skills, your ideas, and your commitment to good governance. You'll work closely with the CEO, trustees, fundraisers and shop team, becoming a key player in shaping future growth. Position: Finance Manager Location: Bradford/Hybrid (office attendance at least once a week on a Tue or Wed) Salary: £21.55 per hour + 3% pension contribution (FTE £42,501.16) Hours: Part-time, 15 per week (2 days) Contract: Permanent Close date: 18th May 2026 About the Role What you'll be doing Leading day to day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and presenting at Board meetings Managing project and grant budgets and reporting to funders Preparing payroll information and ensuring robust, compliant financial systems Supporting fundraising and retail teams with essential financial insight Overseeing audit/independent examination processes Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC requirements Using Xero, DEXT, Excel and other Microsoft tools to keep everything running smoothly About You What we're looking for A qualified accountant or QBE with strong financial management experience Ideally, experience in the charity or non profit sector Confident with charity finance regulations and reporting Skilled in accounting software and Excel Highly organised, analytical and a great communicator A team player who can also work independently Someone who shares our values and passion for supporting people affected by cancer If you're ready to bring your expertise to a charity that truly changes lives and want a role where your work has purpose every single day, we'd love to hear from you. Come and be part of something meaningful! About the Organisation This charity has been providing vital emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by serious illness for over 30 years. Rooted in the community, it continues to expand its reach and impact by developing partnerships, raising funds, and ensuring no one faces their journey alone. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Executive, Charity Fundraiser, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager How to Apply Please send a CV and covering statement outlining why you are the right person for this role. Safeguarding Statement This charity is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in its programmes and of all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Data Protection Statement For information about how your data is used as part of the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Join the team as the new Finance Manager! Are you a numbers loving problem solver with a passion for making a real difference? We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager to join a warm, dedicated team to help continue delivering life changing support to people affected by cancer across the region. This is your chance to bring your financial expertise into a charity that genuinely values your skills, your ideas, and your commitment to good governance. You'll work closely with the CEO, trustees, fundraisers and shop team, becoming a key player in shaping future growth. Position: Finance Manager Location: Bradford/Hybrid (office attendance at least once a week on a Tue or Wed) Salary: £21.55 per hour + 3% pension contribution (FTE £42,501.16) Hours: Part-time, 15 per week (2 days) Contract: Permanent Close date: 18th May 2026 About the Role What you'll be doing Leading day to day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management Producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and presenting at Board meetings Managing project and grant budgets and reporting to funders Preparing payroll information and ensuring robust, compliant financial systems Supporting fundraising and retail teams with essential financial insight Overseeing audit/independent examination processes Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC requirements Using Xero, DEXT, Excel and other Microsoft tools to keep everything running smoothly About You What we're looking for A qualified accountant or QBE with strong financial management experience Ideally, experience in the charity or non profit sector Confident with charity finance regulations and reporting Skilled in accounting software and Excel Highly organised, analytical and a great communicator A team player who can also work independently Someone who shares our values and passion for supporting people affected by cancer If you're ready to bring your expertise to a charity that truly changes lives and want a role where your work has purpose every single day, we'd love to hear from you. Come and be part of something meaningful! About the Organisation This charity has been providing vital emotional and practical support to individuals and families affected by serious illness for over 30 years. Rooted in the community, it continues to expand its reach and impact by developing partnerships, raising funds, and ensuring no one faces their journey alone. Other roles you may have experience of could include; Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Executive, Charity Fundraiser, Relationship Manager, Sponsorship Manager How to Apply Please send a CV and covering statement outlining why you are the right person for this role. Safeguarding Statement This charity is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in its programmes and of all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check. Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. Data Protection Statement For information about how your data is used as part of the recruitment process, please contact us. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.
SignHealth is a passionate and unique deaf-led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people. Our work is varied and aims to promote easier access to healthcare and information. We partner with the NHS and other services and take on projects, carry out research, and raise awareness. We also deliver our own services to reach deaf people in our shared language (BSL) in their moment of need, through domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services. The newly created role of Head of Technology and Business Systems will support the Executive with the development and delivery of technology and data strategies. Having grown rapidly as an organisation over the past few years, your contribution will be vital in implementing and strengthening SignHealth's technology and data management processes. SignHealth operates over 20 business systems spanning social care, therapies, fundraising, HR and finance, alongside a Microsoft 365 environment and outsourced IT support. The organisation is midway through a significant Transformation Programme and this role will provide the technical leadership needed to ensure these initiatives succeed. As part of this role, you will: Lead the strategic development of SignHealth's technology estate, managing vendor relationships, system procurement and licence optimisation across the full portfolio of business systems Build SignHealth's data and analytics capability, developing Power BI dashboards, automations and integrations to drive better performance reporting and decision-making Provide hands-on technical leadership for Transformation Programme projects, including CRM implementations, a finance system replacement and data management improvements Lead the responsible adoption of AI across the organisation, from policy development to staff training and tool selection Oversee cyber security, working towards Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensuring compliance with GDPR, the NHS Data Security Toolkit and other frameworks Champion a data-informed culture, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools and data are used to drive real impact This is an exciting new role - responsible for evolving SignHealth's technological environment, strengthening how we use data, and driving forward innovation to shape a future aligned with SignHealth's vision. If you have questions about the role and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Thandi Mtetwa at to arrange a conversation. To make an application please email the following to : Your CV (no more than 3 sides) A written answer to the following question: How does your experience match the essential criteria in the job description? We work with BSL interpreters throughout the process but if you have any other access needs, please do let us know. We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance. Link to BSL video and website:
May 02, 2026
Full time
SignHealth is a passionate and unique deaf-led charity, committed to creating a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people. Our work is varied and aims to promote easier access to healthcare and information. We partner with the NHS and other services and take on projects, carry out research, and raise awareness. We also deliver our own services to reach deaf people in our shared language (BSL) in their moment of need, through domestic abuse support, therapy, advocacy and residential services. The newly created role of Head of Technology and Business Systems will support the Executive with the development and delivery of technology and data strategies. Having grown rapidly as an organisation over the past few years, your contribution will be vital in implementing and strengthening SignHealth's technology and data management processes. SignHealth operates over 20 business systems spanning social care, therapies, fundraising, HR and finance, alongside a Microsoft 365 environment and outsourced IT support. The organisation is midway through a significant Transformation Programme and this role will provide the technical leadership needed to ensure these initiatives succeed. As part of this role, you will: Lead the strategic development of SignHealth's technology estate, managing vendor relationships, system procurement and licence optimisation across the full portfolio of business systems Build SignHealth's data and analytics capability, developing Power BI dashboards, automations and integrations to drive better performance reporting and decision-making Provide hands-on technical leadership for Transformation Programme projects, including CRM implementations, a finance system replacement and data management improvements Lead the responsible adoption of AI across the organisation, from policy development to staff training and tool selection Oversee cyber security, working towards Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensuring compliance with GDPR, the NHS Data Security Toolkit and other frameworks Champion a data-informed culture, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools and data are used to drive real impact This is an exciting new role - responsible for evolving SignHealth's technological environment, strengthening how we use data, and driving forward innovation to shape a future aligned with SignHealth's vision. If you have questions about the role and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Thandi Mtetwa at to arrange a conversation. To make an application please email the following to : Your CV (no more than 3 sides) A written answer to the following question: How does your experience match the essential criteria in the job description? We work with BSL interpreters throughout the process but if you have any other access needs, please do let us know. We positively encourage applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour and people from the LGBT+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process. Offers of work are subject to: Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, satisfactory references and Medical Health clearance. Link to BSL video and website:
Interim Director of Finance and Operations Initial up to 6 month fixed-term contract Part Time 2-4 days per week, flexible Hybrid, 1-2 days on site in Angel, London £90, 000 Pro Rata Our client champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. They re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women s incomes. They offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. They bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. They work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace, and their research provides insight into what young women s lives are really like, fuelling their campaigns for change. This is a critical executive role, providing strategic financial and operational leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team while they recruit for the permanent position. During this interim period, the postholder will bring stability and expertise to the Finance and Operations function, effectively manage the team, ensure robust financial leadership and systems, while driving forward key organisational projects, including the CRM/data programme. Main responsibilities and key deliverables: Effectively lead and manage the Finance and Operations Team Provide strategic financial leadership including of the audit process, board reporting and, assisted by our outsourced investment advisors, oversight of the charity s endowment and investments Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and externally Drive forward the timely delivery of the cross organisational data/CRM project, with external expert advice About you: Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) essential Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to lead others to achieve required results. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Digitally confident, with advanced skills in MS Excel and finance and accounting software (experience with Xero desirable) Significant experience of leadership, management and development of staff. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date CV via the Prospectus website using the link below, and indicate your preferred number of part-time working days within your application. Candidates of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus. Timeline Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May Midnight Interviews with the organisation: 15th May, in person CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged. Please note that candidates must be available for a start date in May/June 2026
May 02, 2026
Full time
Interim Director of Finance and Operations Initial up to 6 month fixed-term contract Part Time 2-4 days per week, flexible Hybrid, 1-2 days on site in Angel, London £90, 000 Pro Rata Our client champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. They re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women s incomes. They offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. They bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. They work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace, and their research provides insight into what young women s lives are really like, fuelling their campaigns for change. This is a critical executive role, providing strategic financial and operational leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team while they recruit for the permanent position. During this interim period, the postholder will bring stability and expertise to the Finance and Operations function, effectively manage the team, ensure robust financial leadership and systems, while driving forward key organisational projects, including the CRM/data programme. Main responsibilities and key deliverables: Effectively lead and manage the Finance and Operations Team Provide strategic financial leadership including of the audit process, board reporting and, assisted by our outsourced investment advisors, oversight of the charity s endowment and investments Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and externally Drive forward the timely delivery of the cross organisational data/CRM project, with external expert advice About you: Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) essential Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to lead others to achieve required results. Excellent organisational and project management skills. Digitally confident, with advanced skills in MS Excel and finance and accounting software (experience with Xero desirable) Significant experience of leadership, management and development of staff. How to Apply Please submit an up-to-date CV via the Prospectus website using the link below, and indicate your preferred number of part-time working days within your application. Candidates of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus. Timeline Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May Midnight Interviews with the organisation: 15th May, in person CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged. Please note that candidates must be available for a start date in May/June 2026
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Work & Impact to lead our life changing work with young people. As Director of Youth Work & Impact, you will shape and drive the entire youth work offer across both Youth Zones. You'll lead programme development, ensure delivery is high quality and inclusive, and make sure our work has measurable impact on the lives of children and young people aged 8-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) You will establish and oversee a robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework, to measure outcomes, track delivery against KPIs, and provide clear insights that inform strategic decisions by the CEO and Board. Alongside this, you will lead safeguarding as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage programme budgets, and provide line management to senior operational staff. Through strong leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to high performance, you will ensure both Youth Zones deliver inspiring, impactful and safe experiences for every young person who walks through our doors, creating opportunities for them to have a voice and influence decisions that affect them You'll also be a visible leader across Greater Manchester - representing Empower Youth Zones at key events and meetings, strengthening partnerships and advocating for our work. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of a growing movement dedicated to giving every young person the chance to realise their full potential and thrive. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Lead strategic and operational planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of youth delivery programmes across HideOut and Salford Youth Zones, embedding the national youth work curriculum into all programme areas. Through effective leadership and line management of the Heads of Youth Work, ensure programme design and delivery aligns with organisational objectives and meets the needs of young people. Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation framework (linking Onside's Excellence Framework) across operational Youth Zone delivery to inform the CEO and Board (measure impact, monitor delivery plan and KPIs against strategy) ensuring a high level of quality assurance, accountability and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders, national and regional youth sector infrastructure organisations and other key stakeholders. Act as the charity's lead representative at local events, conferences and meetings (Local, GM & City Wide Youth Partnerships, VCS boards, Local Authority Partnership and neighbourhood groups etc) to advocate for our work. Provide strategic leadership and management of every aspect of the Youth Zone's services to young people, including our work with external partners ensure they meet performance and safeguarding standards. Take responsibility as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are upheld across all programme activities, supporting the wider team to manage any concerns or incidents appropriately, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Embed a pro-active planning culture throughout the organisation with effective planning taking place at all levels, to execute the Charity's strategic goals in the most efficient and effective way, that delivers our priorities and contributes to the core values of the charity. Set and manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and value for money, and work with Finance to meet financial planning, reporting and management requirements. Support the CEO to develop the risk register for the charity so trustees can easily identify major issues and ensure effective mitigation procedures are in place and regularly reviewed. Through effective Line Management of Empower's Head of Youth Work and Partnerships and Data and Insights Manager, ensure they have all the support and resources needed to enable the Charity to be fully compliant with all relevant reporting requirements and ensure necessary processes and procedures are in place across both youth zones. Work closely with the Director of People to develop, implement and regularly review a workforce development plan for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people, ensuring professional youth work values and principles are embedded throughout our practise. Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practice across programme delivery using equity impact assessments and ensuring EDI is a core component of training and onboarding for all partners and stakeholders. To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by someone acting on Chief Executive's behalf, in addition to the role-specific tasks and responsibilities detailed above. WHAT ELSE WILL I NEED TO DO? Be a role model for young people and present a positive "can do" attitude. Take personal responsibility for own actions. Provide strong leadership to the programmes team, setting clear direction and fostering a high -performance culture. Represent Empower Youth Zones positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners. Champion innovation and continuous improvement in programme delivery. Comply with all policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible. Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, both within the organisation and with external partners. Assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone. Actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership
May 02, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Work & Impact to lead our life changing work with young people. As Director of Youth Work & Impact, you will shape and drive the entire youth work offer across both Youth Zones. You'll lead programme development, ensure delivery is high quality and inclusive, and make sure our work has measurable impact on the lives of children and young people aged 8-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) You will establish and oversee a robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework, to measure outcomes, track delivery against KPIs, and provide clear insights that inform strategic decisions by the CEO and Board. Alongside this, you will lead safeguarding as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage programme budgets, and provide line management to senior operational staff. Through strong leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to high performance, you will ensure both Youth Zones deliver inspiring, impactful and safe experiences for every young person who walks through our doors, creating opportunities for them to have a voice and influence decisions that affect them You'll also be a visible leader across Greater Manchester - representing Empower Youth Zones at key events and meetings, strengthening partnerships and advocating for our work. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of a growing movement dedicated to giving every young person the chance to realise their full potential and thrive. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Lead strategic and operational planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of youth delivery programmes across HideOut and Salford Youth Zones, embedding the national youth work curriculum into all programme areas. Through effective leadership and line management of the Heads of Youth Work, ensure programme design and delivery aligns with organisational objectives and meets the needs of young people. Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation framework (linking Onside's Excellence Framework) across operational Youth Zone delivery to inform the CEO and Board (measure impact, monitor delivery plan and KPIs against strategy) ensuring a high level of quality assurance, accountability and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders, national and regional youth sector infrastructure organisations and other key stakeholders. Act as the charity's lead representative at local events, conferences and meetings (Local, GM & City Wide Youth Partnerships, VCS boards, Local Authority Partnership and neighbourhood groups etc) to advocate for our work. Provide strategic leadership and management of every aspect of the Youth Zone's services to young people, including our work with external partners ensure they meet performance and safeguarding standards. Take responsibility as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are upheld across all programme activities, supporting the wider team to manage any concerns or incidents appropriately, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Embed a pro-active planning culture throughout the organisation with effective planning taking place at all levels, to execute the Charity's strategic goals in the most efficient and effective way, that delivers our priorities and contributes to the core values of the charity. Set and manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and value for money, and work with Finance to meet financial planning, reporting and management requirements. Support the CEO to develop the risk register for the charity so trustees can easily identify major issues and ensure effective mitigation procedures are in place and regularly reviewed. Through effective Line Management of Empower's Head of Youth Work and Partnerships and Data and Insights Manager, ensure they have all the support and resources needed to enable the Charity to be fully compliant with all relevant reporting requirements and ensure necessary processes and procedures are in place across both youth zones. Work closely with the Director of People to develop, implement and regularly review a workforce development plan for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people, ensuring professional youth work values and principles are embedded throughout our practise. Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practice across programme delivery using equity impact assessments and ensuring EDI is a core component of training and onboarding for all partners and stakeholders. To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by someone acting on Chief Executive's behalf, in addition to the role-specific tasks and responsibilities detailed above. WHAT ELSE WILL I NEED TO DO? Be a role model for young people and present a positive "can do" attitude. Take personal responsibility for own actions. Provide strong leadership to the programmes team, setting clear direction and fostering a high -performance culture. Represent Empower Youth Zones positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners. Champion innovation and continuous improvement in programme delivery. Comply with all policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible. Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, both within the organisation and with external partners. Assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone. Actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Programmes (CMDP) Mat-Cover Level: Level 6 Salary: £40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly) Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships Location: The Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 1 year with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) extension subject to funding. Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g. one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (potentially June with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers, and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We are looking for a Head of Programmes who believes in this vision and is capable of building the leadership of young people that enables them to turn the resources they have into the power they need to make the change they want. It will be your job to help grow the Changemaker Development programme, train and organise Changemakers, create magic and spark the hope for something more! If this excites you, then please apply. Before you skim the job description, please remember you dont have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1.You will be responsible for the Changemaker Development Programme (CMDP) including but limited to: Working with the Associate Director of Programmes and Associate Director of Partnerships to coordinate programmes planning and delivery timelines for CMDP. Managing cross programmatic projects to standardise processes and practices in the Programmes Department Designing and developing the recruitment process for Alumni to join the CMDP and create a targeted recruitment strategy to grow the Alumni Changemaker pool Managing the monitoring and evaluation of the programme including quantitative and qualitative data, and facilitate the process of ongoing learning being integrated into the programme Working with Programmes Leadership Team to coordinate and deliver a holistic safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care strategy across TAA s work with young people Responsible for holding the CMDP budget and ensuring that it is managed and spent in accordance with TAA expenses procedure e.g. signing off expenses up to £1,000 expenditure and escalating to Director of Programmes and Partnerships for amounts exceeding this. 2. You will be accountable for the learning design and delivery to include but not limited: Leading the design of the CMDP curriculum to agreed TAA standards engaging key stakeholders, e.g. alumni, programmes team, external partners Supporting Alumni Changemakers to design, deliver and facilitate social justice workshops in line with established pedagogical approaches at TAA. Leading the development of learning journeys for Alumni Changemakers. Working during school holidays for camps, and in the evenings to accommodate school hours, which may include regular evening work and unsocial hours during programme delivery. 3.You will be the port of call for the Changemakers and Community Organisers who will help run the programme, and a regular and trusted individual whom the young people know and can connect with. To include but not limited to: You will support the Changemakers in co-creating this space with young people in the community and helping them identify ways to bring participants along into the membership. You will be managing the Changemakers who are delivering the programme - and updating both the Community Director and Director of Programmes and Partnerships on their progress and development. You will hold the budget for the programme - keeping track of expenses and thinking through ways to keep costs down. You will ensure that you provide accurate and timely financial information to the budget lead for your work and to the Finance, HR & Operations team You will be responsible for holding relationships with Alumni Changemakers and holding the relational culture of the CMDP to ensure we have a brilliant atmosphere for learning, nurturing and growth for Alumni Changemakers, including but not limited to: Taking responsibility for the pastoral care of Alumni Changemakers on placement including building the pastoral care approach with the Programmes Leadership Team. Taking responsibility for building and nurturing key relationships with fellow social justice activists, organisers and educators in the sector who can support, challenge and inspire our Alumni Changemakers. Representing TAA at any applicable events, in the press and in activist circles Building and nurturing relationships with alumni/members. 4.You will be accountable for the learning design and development of the Leadership Development Framework. To include but not limited to: Designing and developing a cohesive, high-quality curriculum aligned to TAA s strategic goals and organisational values Establishing and embedding a clear pedagogical approach that underpins all delivery and supports effective facilitation Creating structured learning journeys that support the progression and development of young people as leaders Developing and maintaining facilitator guides, resources and tools to ensure consistency and quality across delivery Working with staff and members to ensure curriculum and pedagogy are effectively understood and implemented Reviewing delivery, gathering feedback and insights from members, and iterating on the curriculum and approach to continuously improve quality and impact 5.You will ensure that your programmatic activities are managed as well-oiled machines through pulling in the right people at the right time and ensuring that key milestones are met: Responsible for ensuring effective departmental administration including delegating key administrative tasks to relevant staff You will be working with the Director of Programme and Partnerships, Director of Community, the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team and others to think about the safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing needs of the young people participating in the programme and beyond. You will ensure safeguarding and Health and Safety standards are met across the programmes team and other critical policies and practices within the organisation, working proactively with relevant leads to understand requirements and operationalise effectively You will contribute towards risk management standards and ensure Health and Safety standards are met across programmatic and community team You will be responsible for managing and overseeing a suite of behind-the-scenes systems . click apply for full job details
May 02, 2026
Full time
SUMMARY Position Title: Head of Programmes (CMDP) Mat-Cover Level: Level 6 Salary: £40, 000 - 46, 000 (FTE yearly) Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships Location: The Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 2 days work from our office (Pro rata for part time) Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/weekly), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 1 year with potential for Part time (e.g., 32hrs/weekly) extension subject to funding. Hours: TAA has flexible working hours, with some expected evenings (e.g. one 9pm finish once every two weeks) and weekends due to the nature of the role. All extra hours are reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL). Start date: As soon as possible (potentially June with consideration for notice period) Benefits: TAA laptop (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.). The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action. Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers, and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo. We are looking for a Head of Programmes who believes in this vision and is capable of building the leadership of young people that enables them to turn the resources they have into the power they need to make the change they want. It will be your job to help grow the Changemaker Development programme, train and organise Changemakers, create magic and spark the hope for something more! If this excites you, then please apply. Before you skim the job description, please remember you dont have to tick all the boxes for each role to apply. Charity experience is not a requirement! We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including the staff here at The Advocacy Academy. Let s name it for what it is - a manifestation of the oppression many of us face on a day to day. If this role pulls you and you believe you could make a difference, then apply anyway or reach out to us to discuss more! AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 1.You will be responsible for the Changemaker Development Programme (CMDP) including but limited to: Working with the Associate Director of Programmes and Associate Director of Partnerships to coordinate programmes planning and delivery timelines for CMDP. Managing cross programmatic projects to standardise processes and practices in the Programmes Department Designing and developing the recruitment process for Alumni to join the CMDP and create a targeted recruitment strategy to grow the Alumni Changemaker pool Managing the monitoring and evaluation of the programme including quantitative and qualitative data, and facilitate the process of ongoing learning being integrated into the programme Working with Programmes Leadership Team to coordinate and deliver a holistic safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care strategy across TAA s work with young people Responsible for holding the CMDP budget and ensuring that it is managed and spent in accordance with TAA expenses procedure e.g. signing off expenses up to £1,000 expenditure and escalating to Director of Programmes and Partnerships for amounts exceeding this. 2. You will be accountable for the learning design and delivery to include but not limited: Leading the design of the CMDP curriculum to agreed TAA standards engaging key stakeholders, e.g. alumni, programmes team, external partners Supporting Alumni Changemakers to design, deliver and facilitate social justice workshops in line with established pedagogical approaches at TAA. Leading the development of learning journeys for Alumni Changemakers. Working during school holidays for camps, and in the evenings to accommodate school hours, which may include regular evening work and unsocial hours during programme delivery. 3.You will be the port of call for the Changemakers and Community Organisers who will help run the programme, and a regular and trusted individual whom the young people know and can connect with. To include but not limited to: You will support the Changemakers in co-creating this space with young people in the community and helping them identify ways to bring participants along into the membership. You will be managing the Changemakers who are delivering the programme - and updating both the Community Director and Director of Programmes and Partnerships on their progress and development. You will hold the budget for the programme - keeping track of expenses and thinking through ways to keep costs down. You will ensure that you provide accurate and timely financial information to the budget lead for your work and to the Finance, HR & Operations team You will be responsible for holding relationships with Alumni Changemakers and holding the relational culture of the CMDP to ensure we have a brilliant atmosphere for learning, nurturing and growth for Alumni Changemakers, including but not limited to: Taking responsibility for the pastoral care of Alumni Changemakers on placement including building the pastoral care approach with the Programmes Leadership Team. Taking responsibility for building and nurturing key relationships with fellow social justice activists, organisers and educators in the sector who can support, challenge and inspire our Alumni Changemakers. Representing TAA at any applicable events, in the press and in activist circles Building and nurturing relationships with alumni/members. 4.You will be accountable for the learning design and development of the Leadership Development Framework. To include but not limited to: Designing and developing a cohesive, high-quality curriculum aligned to TAA s strategic goals and organisational values Establishing and embedding a clear pedagogical approach that underpins all delivery and supports effective facilitation Creating structured learning journeys that support the progression and development of young people as leaders Developing and maintaining facilitator guides, resources and tools to ensure consistency and quality across delivery Working with staff and members to ensure curriculum and pedagogy are effectively understood and implemented Reviewing delivery, gathering feedback and insights from members, and iterating on the curriculum and approach to continuously improve quality and impact 5.You will ensure that your programmatic activities are managed as well-oiled machines through pulling in the right people at the right time and ensuring that key milestones are met: Responsible for ensuring effective departmental administration including delegating key administrative tasks to relevant staff You will be working with the Director of Programme and Partnerships, Director of Community, the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team and others to think about the safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing needs of the young people participating in the programme and beyond. You will ensure safeguarding and Health and Safety standards are met across the programmes team and other critical policies and practices within the organisation, working proactively with relevant leads to understand requirements and operationalise effectively You will contribute towards risk management standards and ensure Health and Safety standards are met across programmatic and community team You will be responsible for managing and overseeing a suite of behind-the-scenes systems . click apply for full job details
Help end avoidable blindness worldwide Right now, 1.1 billion people are living with vision loss - yet the vast majority of this is preventable or treatable. Behind every statistic is a child missing out on education, a parent unable to work, a community held back. At Orbis UK, we are part of a global organisation that trains eye care professionals, delivers life-changing treatments, and invests in innovative solutions - from our Flying Eye Hospital to global telehealth platform -so that no one is needlessly blind. In 2025, the UK team raised £7.1m. These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma. The organisation s ambition is to grow our income to £10 million per year within the next five years. To achieve our next phase of growth and impact, we are looking for a Director of Finance & Operations who shares their ambition to expand access to eye care in the countries where it is needed most. Why this role matters As part of the senior leadership team, you will ensure Orbis UK is financially strong, operationally effective, and ready to expand our reach. Your leadership will directly support programmes that restore sight, train clinicians, and strengthen health systems in the communities where we work. Your impact You will: Ensure every pound is used effectively to maximise Orbis UK s life-changing impact Provide the financial insight that shapes strategic decisions Lead the teams that ensure the smooth running of the organisation - finance, HR, IT, and operations Strengthen governance, accountability, and sustainability as the organisation grows Partner with colleagues in the UK and internationally to deliver lasting change Who we re looking for You are more than technically excellent - you are purpose-driven. You ll bring: A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) Experience leading finance in a complex organisation, ideally with charity or public sector exposure The ability to translate financial insight into clear, strategic direction A collaborative leadership style and confidence working with senior stakeholders A genuine commitment to global equity and social impact Join us Orbis is not a large organisation; it depends more than most on the value added by the individual. If you believe you can bring not only strong professional skills, but also the personal qualities, commitment to our charitable aims, and collaborative spirit that make a meaningful difference in a small team like ours, we would love to hear from you strongly encourage you to apply. Recruitment timetable Application deadline Sunday 17th May, midnight Shortlisting Wednesday 27th May First stage interviews w/c 1st June Final interviews w/c 8th June To apply, send your CV and cover letter via the link by Sunday 17th May, midnight. For an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas, via the Allen Lane agency website. We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, and particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented at senior levels, including those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and disabled or neurodivergent candidates. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role itself, we ll work with you to make that happen.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Help end avoidable blindness worldwide Right now, 1.1 billion people are living with vision loss - yet the vast majority of this is preventable or treatable. Behind every statistic is a child missing out on education, a parent unable to work, a community held back. At Orbis UK, we are part of a global organisation that trains eye care professionals, delivers life-changing treatments, and invests in innovative solutions - from our Flying Eye Hospital to global telehealth platform -so that no one is needlessly blind. In 2025, the UK team raised £7.1m. These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma. The organisation s ambition is to grow our income to £10 million per year within the next five years. To achieve our next phase of growth and impact, we are looking for a Director of Finance & Operations who shares their ambition to expand access to eye care in the countries where it is needed most. Why this role matters As part of the senior leadership team, you will ensure Orbis UK is financially strong, operationally effective, and ready to expand our reach. Your leadership will directly support programmes that restore sight, train clinicians, and strengthen health systems in the communities where we work. Your impact You will: Ensure every pound is used effectively to maximise Orbis UK s life-changing impact Provide the financial insight that shapes strategic decisions Lead the teams that ensure the smooth running of the organisation - finance, HR, IT, and operations Strengthen governance, accountability, and sustainability as the organisation grows Partner with colleagues in the UK and internationally to deliver lasting change Who we re looking for You are more than technically excellent - you are purpose-driven. You ll bring: A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) Experience leading finance in a complex organisation, ideally with charity or public sector exposure The ability to translate financial insight into clear, strategic direction A collaborative leadership style and confidence working with senior stakeholders A genuine commitment to global equity and social impact Join us Orbis is not a large organisation; it depends more than most on the value added by the individual. If you believe you can bring not only strong professional skills, but also the personal qualities, commitment to our charitable aims, and collaborative spirit that make a meaningful difference in a small team like ours, we would love to hear from you strongly encourage you to apply. Recruitment timetable Application deadline Sunday 17th May, midnight Shortlisting Wednesday 27th May First stage interviews w/c 1st June Final interviews w/c 8th June To apply, send your CV and cover letter via the link by Sunday 17th May, midnight. For an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas, via the Allen Lane agency website. We re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, and particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented at senior levels, including those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and disabled or neurodivergent candidates. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role itself, we ll work with you to make that happen.
Head of Finance driving sustainability and shaping long-term financial resilience. Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public. As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company. Essentials: ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral. Terms and Benefits : Part time - 0.5 FTE / 2.5 days per week, with flexible working arrangements across the year (flexible and annualised working) 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required. Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment on or email . Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance driving sustainability and shaping long-term financial resilience. Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public. As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company. Essentials: ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral. Terms and Benefits : Part time - 0.5 FTE / 2.5 days per week, with flexible working arrangements across the year (flexible and annualised working) 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required. Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment on or email . Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
We are currently working with One Trust to recruit their next Finance Trustee. Founded in 2015, One Trust was established in response to the need for specialist, well-resourced provision tailored to individuals with learning disabilities and those with profound and complex needs. As a charity, they are committed to pushing boundaries, exploring new ideas, and adapting to changing priorities to develop effective ways of enabling people to live fulfilling lives. Their pledge is to invest all resources into delivering outstanding provision and support, while sharing their learning to positively influence the wider learning disability community. One Trust is now looking to strengthen its Board with the appointment of a Finance Trustee. This role requires a qualified accountant with both strategic and operational financial experience. You will use your expertise to oversee the charity's financial affairs, providing constructive challenge, advice, and support to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Executive. Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity is well run, financially sound, legally compliant, and working towards its charitable objectives. The role of Trustee is both an important and highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee positions are voluntary and unremunerated; however, reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. One Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and are keen for the Board to better reflect the communities they serve. Applications are therefore welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives and insights. For further information or to apply, please contact Heidi Earp, Director at Langton Not 4 Profit, the retained consultants supporting this appointment.
May 01, 2026
Full time
We are currently working with One Trust to recruit their next Finance Trustee. Founded in 2015, One Trust was established in response to the need for specialist, well-resourced provision tailored to individuals with learning disabilities and those with profound and complex needs. As a charity, they are committed to pushing boundaries, exploring new ideas, and adapting to changing priorities to develop effective ways of enabling people to live fulfilling lives. Their pledge is to invest all resources into delivering outstanding provision and support, while sharing their learning to positively influence the wider learning disability community. One Trust is now looking to strengthen its Board with the appointment of a Finance Trustee. This role requires a qualified accountant with both strategic and operational financial experience. You will use your expertise to oversee the charity's financial affairs, providing constructive challenge, advice, and support to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Executive. Trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charity is well run, financially sound, legally compliant, and working towards its charitable objectives. The role of Trustee is both an important and highly rewarding way to support an organisation. Please note that Trustee positions are voluntary and unremunerated; however, reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. One Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and values diversity. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and are keen for the Board to better reflect the communities they serve. Applications are therefore welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives and insights. For further information or to apply, please contact Heidi Earp, Director at Langton Not 4 Profit, the retained consultants supporting this appointment.
Empower Youth Zones is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton (East Manchester) which opened in 2020, and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, which opened to young people in June 2025. HideOut and Salford Youth Zone provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to. What is the Role? We are looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Work & Impact to lead our life changing work with young people. As Director of Youth Work & Impact, you will shape and drive the entire youth work offer across both Youth Zones. You'll lead programme development, ensure delivery is high quality and inclusive, and make sure our work has measurable impact on the lives of children and young people aged 8-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) You will establish and oversee a robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework, to measure outcomes, track delivery against KPIs, and provide clear insights that inform strategic decisions by the CEO and Board. Alongside this, you will lead safeguarding as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage programme budgets, and provide line management to senior operational staff. Through strong leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to high performance, you will ensure both Youth Zones deliver inspiring, impactful and safe experiences for every young person who walks through our doors, creating opportunities for them to have a voice and influence decisions that affect them You'll also be a visible leader across Greater Manchester - representing Empower Youth Zones at key events and meetings, strengthening partnerships and advocating for our work. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of a growing movement dedicated to giving every young person the chance to realise their full potential and thrive. What will I be doing? Lead strategic and operational planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of youth delivery programmes across HideOut and Salford Youth Zones, embedding the national youth work curriculum into all programme areas. Through effective leadership and line management of the Heads of Youth Work, ensure programme design and delivery aligns with organisational objectives and meets the needs of young people. Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation framework (linking Onside's Excellence Framework) across operational Youth Zone delivery to inform the CEO and Board (measure impact, monitor delivery plan and KPIs against strategy) ensuring a high level of quality assurance, accountability and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders, national and regional youth sector infrastructure organisations and other key stakeholders. Act as the charity's lead representative at local events, conferences and meetings (Local, GM & City Wide Youth Partnerships, VCS boards, Local Authority Partnership and neighbourhood groups etc) to advocate for our work Provide strategic leadership and management of every aspect of the Youth Zone's services to young people, including our work with external partners ensure they meet performance and safeguarding standards Take responsibility as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are upheld across all programme activities, supporting the wider team to manage any concerns or incidents appropriately, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Embed a pro-active planning culture throughout the organisation with effective planning taking place at all levels, to execute the Charity's strategic goals in the most efficient and effective way, that delivers our priorities and contributes to the core values of the charity Set and manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and value for money, and work with Finance to meet financial planning, reporting and management requirements. Support the CEO to develop the risk register for the charity so trustees can easily identify major issues and ensure effective mitigation procedures are in place and regularly reviewed Through effective Line Management of Empower's Head of Youth Work and Partnerships and Data and Insights Manager, ensure they have all the support and resources needed to enable the Charity to be fully compliant with all relevant reporting requirements and ensure necessary processes and procedures are in place across both youth zones. Work closely with the Director of People to develop, implement and regularly review a workforce development plan for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people, ensuring professional youth work values and principles are embedded throughout our practise Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practice across programme delivery using equity impact assessments and ensuring EDI is a core component of training and onboarding for all partners and stakeholders. To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by someone acting on Chief Executive's behalf, in addition to the role-specific tasks and responsibilities detailed above. What else will I need to do? Be a role model for young people and present a positive "can do" attitude Take personal responsibility for own actions Provide strong leadership to the programmes team, setting clear direction and fostering a high -performance culture Represent Empower Youth Zones positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners Champion innovation and continuous improvement in programme delivery Comply with all policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, both within the organisation and with external partners Assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone Actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Empower Youth Zones is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. These include HideOut Youth Zone located in Gorton (East Manchester) which opened in 2020, and Salford Youth Zone located in Pendleton, which opened to young people in June 2025. HideOut and Salford Youth Zone provide children and young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 for those with additional needs with somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to. What is the Role? We are looking for an exceptional Director of Youth Work & Impact to lead our life changing work with young people. As Director of Youth Work & Impact, you will shape and drive the entire youth work offer across both Youth Zones. You'll lead programme development, ensure delivery is high quality and inclusive, and make sure our work has measurable impact on the lives of children and young people aged 8-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) You will establish and oversee a robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework, to measure outcomes, track delivery against KPIs, and provide clear insights that inform strategic decisions by the CEO and Board. Alongside this, you will lead safeguarding as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage programme budgets, and provide line management to senior operational staff. Through strong leadership, strategic planning and a commitment to high performance, you will ensure both Youth Zones deliver inspiring, impactful and safe experiences for every young person who walks through our doors, creating opportunities for them to have a voice and influence decisions that affect them You'll also be a visible leader across Greater Manchester - representing Empower Youth Zones at key events and meetings, strengthening partnerships and advocating for our work. This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of a growing movement dedicated to giving every young person the chance to realise their full potential and thrive. What will I be doing? Lead strategic and operational planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of youth delivery programmes across HideOut and Salford Youth Zones, embedding the national youth work curriculum into all programme areas. Through effective leadership and line management of the Heads of Youth Work, ensure programme design and delivery aligns with organisational objectives and meets the needs of young people. Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation framework (linking Onside's Excellence Framework) across operational Youth Zone delivery to inform the CEO and Board (measure impact, monitor delivery plan and KPIs against strategy) ensuring a high level of quality assurance, accountability and continuous improvement. Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders, national and regional youth sector infrastructure organisations and other key stakeholders. Act as the charity's lead representative at local events, conferences and meetings (Local, GM & City Wide Youth Partnerships, VCS boards, Local Authority Partnership and neighbourhood groups etc) to advocate for our work Provide strategic leadership and management of every aspect of the Youth Zone's services to young people, including our work with external partners ensure they meet performance and safeguarding standards Take responsibility as Empower's Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are upheld across all programme activities, supporting the wider team to manage any concerns or incidents appropriately, creating a safe and inclusive environment. Embed a pro-active planning culture throughout the organisation with effective planning taking place at all levels, to execute the Charity's strategic goals in the most efficient and effective way, that delivers our priorities and contributes to the core values of the charity Set and manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and value for money, and work with Finance to meet financial planning, reporting and management requirements. Support the CEO to develop the risk register for the charity so trustees can easily identify major issues and ensure effective mitigation procedures are in place and regularly reviewed Through effective Line Management of Empower's Head of Youth Work and Partnerships and Data and Insights Manager, ensure they have all the support and resources needed to enable the Charity to be fully compliant with all relevant reporting requirements and ensure necessary processes and procedures are in place across both youth zones. Work closely with the Director of People to develop, implement and regularly review a workforce development plan for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people, ensuring professional youth work values and principles are embedded throughout our practise Integrate equity, diversity and inclusion principles and practice across programme delivery using equity impact assessments and ensuring EDI is a core component of training and onboarding for all partners and stakeholders. To undertake any other reasonably required duties as instructed by someone acting on Chief Executive's behalf, in addition to the role-specific tasks and responsibilities detailed above. What else will I need to do? Be a role model for young people and present a positive "can do" attitude Take personal responsibility for own actions Provide strong leadership to the programmes team, setting clear direction and fostering a high -performance culture Represent Empower Youth Zones positively and effectively in all dealings with internal colleagues, and external partners Champion innovation and continuous improvement in programme delivery Comply with all policies and procedures, with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety and equality and diversity to ensure all activities are accessible Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment, both within the organisation and with external partners Assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone Actively promote the Youth Zone and positively contribute towards increasing Youth Zone membership.
EASST (Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport)
EASST is seeking an exceptional leader to build on the strong foundations EASST has laid by its outgoing founder, ensuring that the organisation s impact continues to grow and that we remain at the forefront of road safety and sustainable mobility across the region and beyond. The Director General functions as the Chief Executive of the charity, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to fulfil EASST's mission and objectives. The postholder acts as a key ambassador for the charity, ensuring effective governance, sustainable funding and finances, and the development of robust relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the wider community. The Director General also leads EASST Expertise, EASST's wholly owned trading subsidiary, serving as a Director of the company and providing strategic oversight of its consultancy operations. Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the charity s strategic plans and activities, in collaboration with and reporting to the Board of Trustees. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as EASST s primary spokesperson, promoting the charity to donors, beneficiaries, partners, policymakers, and the public. Governance: Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Board on progress, risks, and opportunities. Project Delivery: Lead and manage delivery of specific development projects as needed by the organisation. Financial Management: Oversee the charity's finances, including budgeting, financial planning, fundraising strategies, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability. Operational Responsibility: Oversee the charity s operations, including programme delivery, and the development of policies and procedures. Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with donors, grant-makers, corporate partners, and supporters. Team Leadership: Develop and motivate staff, who operate as a remote team, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities, reporting outcomes to Trustees and stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. Qualifications Demonstrable experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, not-for-profit, or public sector. Significant experience working at a senior level in the field of Road Safety and/or Sustainable Transportation. An understanding of global road safety challenges, global conventions and initiatives. Experience in EASST countries of operation is desirable and proficiency in a regional language is an advantage. Familiarity/experience/contacts with international organisations promoting, supporting or funding road safety is desirable. Strong strategic planning and management skills. Excellent and persuasive communicator and relationship-builder. Understanding of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and best practice in fundraising and programme delivery. Collaborative, resilient, and committed to the charity s mission and values. The postholder must have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and be conscious and respectful of other cultures. Key Relationships Board of Trustees Charity staff (currently a team of four) EASST partners in our countries of operation Funders, donors and international organisations involved in road safety governance Project collaborators, including other road safety charities and consultants Governments, public authorities and decision-makers in EASST s partner countries Beneficiaries of EASST s programmes and work. Terms and Conditions Location: Based in the United Kingdom, with the right to work in the UK. The team currently works remotely with no office base. Travel: Significant travel may be required both within the region served by EASST and to conferences and other events. Hours: This is a full-time post and will require flexibility to meet the demands of funders and the partner network. Salary: The salary offered for this post is up to £70K (negotiable) plus 10% pension contribution and 30 days holiday per year. The post holder is appointed by the Trustees and will report to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis.
May 01, 2026
Full time
EASST is seeking an exceptional leader to build on the strong foundations EASST has laid by its outgoing founder, ensuring that the organisation s impact continues to grow and that we remain at the forefront of road safety and sustainable mobility across the region and beyond. The Director General functions as the Chief Executive of the charity, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to fulfil EASST's mission and objectives. The postholder acts as a key ambassador for the charity, ensuring effective governance, sustainable funding and finances, and the development of robust relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the wider community. The Director General also leads EASST Expertise, EASST's wholly owned trading subsidiary, serving as a Director of the company and providing strategic oversight of its consultancy operations. Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the charity s strategic plans and activities, in collaboration with and reporting to the Board of Trustees. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as EASST s primary spokesperson, promoting the charity to donors, beneficiaries, partners, policymakers, and the public. Governance: Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Board on progress, risks, and opportunities. Project Delivery: Lead and manage delivery of specific development projects as needed by the organisation. Financial Management: Oversee the charity's finances, including budgeting, financial planning, fundraising strategies, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability. Operational Responsibility: Oversee the charity s operations, including programme delivery, and the development of policies and procedures. Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with donors, grant-makers, corporate partners, and supporters. Team Leadership: Develop and motivate staff, who operate as a remote team, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities, reporting outcomes to Trustees and stakeholders and driving continuous improvement. Qualifications Demonstrable experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, not-for-profit, or public sector. Significant experience working at a senior level in the field of Road Safety and/or Sustainable Transportation. An understanding of global road safety challenges, global conventions and initiatives. Experience in EASST countries of operation is desirable and proficiency in a regional language is an advantage. Familiarity/experience/contacts with international organisations promoting, supporting or funding road safety is desirable. Strong strategic planning and management skills. Excellent and persuasive communicator and relationship-builder. Understanding of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and best practice in fundraising and programme delivery. Collaborative, resilient, and committed to the charity s mission and values. The postholder must have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and be conscious and respectful of other cultures. Key Relationships Board of Trustees Charity staff (currently a team of four) EASST partners in our countries of operation Funders, donors and international organisations involved in road safety governance Project collaborators, including other road safety charities and consultants Governments, public authorities and decision-makers in EASST s partner countries Beneficiaries of EASST s programmes and work. Terms and Conditions Location: Based in the United Kingdom, with the right to work in the UK. The team currently works remotely with no office base. Travel: Significant travel may be required both within the region served by EASST and to conferences and other events. Hours: This is a full-time post and will require flexibility to meet the demands of funders and the partner network. Salary: The salary offered for this post is up to £70K (negotiable) plus 10% pension contribution and 30 days holiday per year. The post holder is appointed by the Trustees and will report to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis.
The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
The Premier League Foundation is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Grants and Compliance Manager on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Central Operations team, you will help ensure the Foundation operates as an effective and efficient charity by maintaining robust, high quality grant management processes. Working closely with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Senior Impact and Insight Manager, you will oversee all grant making activity, from application through to monitoring, reporting and end of grant procedures. You will ensure that grantees comply with funder requirements, and that our grant making practices reflect, promote and continue to evolve in line with sector best practice. You will collaborate closely with the Programmes Team and the Impact and Insights Team to ensure they have the tools and frameworks needed to monitor grant delivery and performance in line with Premier League programme expectations and funder requirements. Supported by the Governance and Grants Executive, you will track how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and lead the ongoing improvement of grant making systems and processes. A core part of the role will be leading the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice - a governance framework designed specifically for the unique needs and context of professional football club charities. You will ensure the Code continues to evolve with governance best practice and will work directly with Premier League club charities to create regular opportunities for sharing good practice, supporting them to achieve full compliance with the Code and to strengthen their effectiveness and efficiency as charitable organisations. Working alongside the Head of Governance and Operations, you will also help ensure the Foundation maintains strong governance and operational excellence, including our own compliance with the Code and ongoing improvements to internal systems and processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively and will bring a strong understanding of progressive grant making and the role that good governance plays in delivering the Foundation's charitable objectives. They will be confident in embedding these principles across the organisation and wider network and will demonstrate a clear commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Who we are The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League. More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community. Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. The role: Oversee the Premier League Foundation's grant management function, ensuring timely, high-quality and consistent processes for grant assessment, approval, delivery, monitoring and reporting. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of grant-making processes to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Provide advice and support on the design and development of application and grant-making processes for new programmes and funds. Work with the Head of Governance and Operations and the Finance team to support grant payment processes, including quarterly grant payments as required. Oversee the management of grant agreements, supported by the Foundation Governance and Grants Executive, and establish processes to ensure all grant-related documentation is quality assured and appropriately maintained. Contribute to reports relating to governance and grant management including mid-year and end of year monitoring updates for Premier League Foundation Board meetings. Support the Programmes Team in producing engaging and informative reports on programme performance and impact for our funding partners and other relevant stakeholders as required. Communicate regularly with club charities to provide updates, respond to queries, and build strong, collaborative relationships. Work with impact and insight colleagues to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for grant-funded projects. Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure the impact of funded projects is measured, documented, and communicated effectively. Oversee the development and implementation of the Capability Code of Practice and the Capability Audit process, working collaboratively with funding partners and key stakeholders to assess the governance and management arrangements of funded organisations, and to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the network Develop and maintain strong relationships with the 20 Premier League football club charities to ensure compliance with the Capability Code of Practice, providing tailored support, advice and guidance to aid the effective implementation of their Capability Action Plans Lead the Premier League Foundation's internal self assessment against the Capability Code of Practice, monitoring progress and evaluating performance against the actions set out in our Capability Action Plan. Lead the delivery of the bi annual Capability Code of Practice Conference, as well as other grant making or governance related networking opportunities, events and training sessions Line-manage the Governance and Grants Executive, providing regular supervision, workload management, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development. Ensure the Foundation is well connected to other initiatives and organisations in the sector and stay informed of trends in grant funding practice to inform operational improvements. Represent the Premier League Foundation in a professional and positive manner when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, always reflecting the organisation's values. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required, and are commensurate with the job role, in furtherance of the objectives of the Premier League Foundation. Requirements for the role: Strong written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, impactful board reports. Experience working in governance, grant management or compliance within the voluntary, community, and/or sports sector. Knowledge and understanding of best practice, initiatives and legislation relating to charitable grant giving. Strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex network of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work at pace, manage pressure, exercise sound judgement and resolve problems effectively. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences across different formats, with written communication to an excellent standard. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with partners. High level of computer proficiency, particularly with excel. An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and how they relate to the role. Willingness to travel within England and Wales as required. Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance. To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact
Senior Partnerships Executive, Global s Make Some Noise About us Global s Make Some Noise is a charity that funds and champions vital projects across the UK. Whether they re supporting families facing a life-limiting illness, people struggling with their mental health, escaping domestic abuse, or trying to make ends meet, they are lifelines in their communities. Our goal is to ensure that nobody faces life s toughest challenges alone. We are the official charity of Global. Salary Guide salary: circa £30,000 depending upon experience. Your New Role: Senior Partnerships Executive Global s Make Some Noise This role sits at the intersection of media and charity, combining commercial partnership development with purpose-led impact. You ll work with leading UK and global brands, internal teams, and on-air talent to deliver high-profile fundraising campaigns across Global s media platforms. As a Senior Partnerships Executive, you will secure and manage strategic brand partnerships that generate fundraising income for Global s Make Some Noise. You ll be responsible for developing new business, managing existing relationships, and delivering integrated campaigns across radio, digital, outdoor, and talent-led activations. Key Responsibilities New Business Development (40%) Identify, develop and secure new corporate partnerships that generate significant fundraising income through purpose-led sponsorships and campaigns. You ll build and manage a strong pipeline, deliver persuasive pitches, and develop creative partnership proposals aligned with key campaigns such as Make Some Noise Day. Partnership Management (40%) Manage and grow existing brand partnerships, ensuring seamless delivery of campaigns and excellent partner experience. You ll collaborate with internal teams including Campaigns, Talent, Finance, Legal and Commercial Planning to ensure all activity is delivered on time, on brand, and on budget. Campaign Delivery & Reporting (20%) Support the execution of integrated campaigns across Global s radio, digital, outdoor and talent platforms. You ll produce post-campaign reports, develop case studies, and support income tracking, forecasting and performance reporting to inform future partnerships. What You ll Love About This Role Think Big: Work with leading brands and Global s iconic stations including Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, LBC and Classic FM to deliver high-impact fundraising partnerships. Own It: Take responsibility for partnerships from initial pitch through to delivery and reporting, directly contributing to vital fundraising income. Keep it Simple: Turn complex briefs into clear, compelling partnership solutions that deliver impact for both brands and charities. Better Together: Collaborate across Global s teams and talent network to deliver standout campaigns that reach millions of listeners and supporters. What Success Looks Like In your first few months, you ll have: Built a strong understanding of Global s media platforms and how they support partnership delivery Secured new brand partnerships through proactive outreach and strong pitching Delivered successful campaigns across multiple platforms Developed strong internal and external stakeholder relationships What You ll Need New Business Expertise: Proven experience generating and converting a pipeline of new commercial or partnership opportunities Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal ability to craft and deliver compelling pitches Project Management: Experience managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment Creative Thinking: Ability to develop innovative, commercially viable partnership ideas Commercial Awareness: Understanding of media, sponsorship and brand partnership models Passion for Impact: Motivation to deliver work that supports meaningful charitable outcomes Building Trust: Creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Senior Partnerships Executive, Global s Make Some Noise About us Global s Make Some Noise is a charity that funds and champions vital projects across the UK. Whether they re supporting families facing a life-limiting illness, people struggling with their mental health, escaping domestic abuse, or trying to make ends meet, they are lifelines in their communities. Our goal is to ensure that nobody faces life s toughest challenges alone. We are the official charity of Global. Salary Guide salary: circa £30,000 depending upon experience. Your New Role: Senior Partnerships Executive Global s Make Some Noise This role sits at the intersection of media and charity, combining commercial partnership development with purpose-led impact. You ll work with leading UK and global brands, internal teams, and on-air talent to deliver high-profile fundraising campaigns across Global s media platforms. As a Senior Partnerships Executive, you will secure and manage strategic brand partnerships that generate fundraising income for Global s Make Some Noise. You ll be responsible for developing new business, managing existing relationships, and delivering integrated campaigns across radio, digital, outdoor, and talent-led activations. Key Responsibilities New Business Development (40%) Identify, develop and secure new corporate partnerships that generate significant fundraising income through purpose-led sponsorships and campaigns. You ll build and manage a strong pipeline, deliver persuasive pitches, and develop creative partnership proposals aligned with key campaigns such as Make Some Noise Day. Partnership Management (40%) Manage and grow existing brand partnerships, ensuring seamless delivery of campaigns and excellent partner experience. You ll collaborate with internal teams including Campaigns, Talent, Finance, Legal and Commercial Planning to ensure all activity is delivered on time, on brand, and on budget. Campaign Delivery & Reporting (20%) Support the execution of integrated campaigns across Global s radio, digital, outdoor and talent platforms. You ll produce post-campaign reports, develop case studies, and support income tracking, forecasting and performance reporting to inform future partnerships. What You ll Love About This Role Think Big: Work with leading brands and Global s iconic stations including Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, LBC and Classic FM to deliver high-impact fundraising partnerships. Own It: Take responsibility for partnerships from initial pitch through to delivery and reporting, directly contributing to vital fundraising income. Keep it Simple: Turn complex briefs into clear, compelling partnership solutions that deliver impact for both brands and charities. Better Together: Collaborate across Global s teams and talent network to deliver standout campaigns that reach millions of listeners and supporters. What Success Looks Like In your first few months, you ll have: Built a strong understanding of Global s media platforms and how they support partnership delivery Secured new brand partnerships through proactive outreach and strong pitching Delivered successful campaigns across multiple platforms Developed strong internal and external stakeholder relationships What You ll Need New Business Expertise: Proven experience generating and converting a pipeline of new commercial or partnership opportunities Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal ability to craft and deliver compelling pitches Project Management: Experience managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment Creative Thinking: Ability to develop innovative, commercially viable partnership ideas Commercial Awareness: Understanding of media, sponsorship and brand partnership models Passion for Impact: Motivation to deliver work that supports meaningful charitable outcomes Building Trust: Creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity: Borough Service Manager - Ealing Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) Salary: £33,845 p.a. A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Borough Service Manager to run the 7 days a week service in Southall and the weekend service in Acton. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems. Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION: BOROUGH SERVICE MANAGER TITLE: Borough Service Manager - Ealing SALARY: £33,845 p.a. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) BASED AT: Southall and Acton Ealing Borough REPORTS TO: Operations Manager JOB PURPOSE: To manage and develop the Weekend Social Club on behalf of the organisation within the agreed business plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.Running a Service The Borough Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the running of a service is done in line with Build on Belief mission to offer a place where clients users and volunteers can get on-going peer support from others with similar experiences through a range of activities, in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines (hereafter referred to as SOPOG). 2. Staff Management The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for a small team and will be in charge of ensuring that their Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteers work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG. They will be responsible for the supervision of their Service Support Workers and the Team Leaders. The remaining volunteers will be supervised by Build on Belief Service Support Workers. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for ensuring their Service Support Workers complete accurate timesheets, comply with the Annual Leave policy, report absence, and keep accurate financial records and petty cash and supervise volunteers in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will support the Service Support Workers in ensuring that all required reporting and paperwork is submitted on time and to acceptable levels of competency. 3. Finance The Borough Service Manager is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting related to the day to day running of their service in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for all petty cash activities in the service centre ensuring the following: • All financial matter relating to petty cash and vouchers are undertaken in line with the guidelines set down in the SOPOG. • For the reporting of all financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer within the timelines set down in the SOPOG. • For accurate and immediate reporting of any financial irregularities to the Chief Operating Officer within 24 hours of them coming to notice. 4. Training While the in-house training programme will still be delivered centrally, or on-line the Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring that they, and/or their Service Support Workers deliver the following workshops to their volunteer teams three times per calendar year: • Boundaries and Confidentiality • Safeguarding • Communication Skills • Dealing with Difficult Behaviour • Diversity & Discrimination 5. BoB Policies and Procedures As per their contract of employment, Borough Service Managers are responsible for abiding by all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures and to make sure Service Support Workers and Volunteers also comply with the policies that are applicable to them. This includes the Standards of Practice and Operating Guidelines. In addition to compliance with the Serious Incident Policy, all Team Leaders and Service Support Workers are responsible for reporting all incidents occurring in their service as detailed below. The Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring the guidelines below are adhered to without exception. 6. Incident Reporting The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring Incident Reporting is done within both the guidelines and timelines set out in the SOPOG. •All incidents, including those that may be considered minor, persistent, and abusive language being and example, will be reported in writing within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Incidents that take place on-line or through other digital activity will also be reported in writing within 24 hours. •Incidents will be recorded on the Build on Belief incident report form and sent to the Chief Executive. They will be password protected. •It is expected that the Chief Executive will be notified by telephone of serious incidents on the day of their occurrence. When the Chief Executive is unavailable, through sickness or annual leave, it is expected that the incident will be reported by telephone to the Head of Services. •Where applicable, incidents will be uploaded onto Datix within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Any incident that results in an individual being excluded from a service, however short a period, will be considered an incident and must be reported in writing within 24 hours of its occurrence. It should be noted; there are no exceptions to the above. 7. Relationship Management The Borough Service Manager will be accountable to work in partnership with the service providers ensuring an effective and constructive relationship with them as well as engagement with the local community, in compliance with the SOPOG rules and the Code of Conduct making sure all issues and incidents are reported to the Chief Executive. 8. General •To promote and represent the BoB Social Club to service users and service professionals in the Borough, ensuring access to any service user who might benefit from the project. •To ensure the services provided by the Social Club are run in a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory fashion in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines. •To ensure the Social Club meets the needs of the service user community in the Borough, and to carry out development work to the service when necessary. •To ensure the Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteer work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG, and receive supervision as detailed in those policies. •To ensure that incidents are dealt with effectively and within the guidelines set down in the Policies and Procedures and SOPOG, and that all such incidents are reported in writing as detailed in those policies. •To work with the Operations Manager regarding the development of the weekend service and the management of volunteers. •To record statistical data relating to service users attending the Social Club and submit monthly reports to the Operations Manager. To provide end of year statistical reports and analysis of said data, working with the Operations Manager. •To promote Social Club services and events to service users and service professionals within the Borough in conjunction with the other Managers of BoB services. •To work with other members of staff to ensure the service is run in line with the Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines for the charity. •To attend Build on Belief Management Committee Meeting in the role Borough Service Manager, and other such meetings as may be deemed necessary, and to work within those meetings for the best interests of the Social Club and the local partnership. •To prepare for and attend monthly supervision session with the Operations Manager. •To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation. NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK. PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Required Experience Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs. Knowledge and Skills Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team to improve the service delivery.) Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital. Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing. Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point. Personal qualities: The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times. Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands. Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues click apply for full job details
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity: Borough Service Manager - Ealing Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) Salary: £33,845 p.a. A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Borough Service Manager to run the 7 days a week service in Southall and the weekend service in Acton. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems. Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 JOB DESCRIPTION: BOROUGH SERVICE MANAGER TITLE: Borough Service Manager - Ealing SALARY: £33,845 p.a. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory) BASED AT: Southall and Acton Ealing Borough REPORTS TO: Operations Manager JOB PURPOSE: To manage and develop the Weekend Social Club on behalf of the organisation within the agreed business plan. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1.Running a Service The Borough Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the running of a service is done in line with Build on Belief mission to offer a place where clients users and volunteers can get on-going peer support from others with similar experiences through a range of activities, in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines (hereafter referred to as SOPOG). 2. Staff Management The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for a small team and will be in charge of ensuring that their Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteers work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG. They will be responsible for the supervision of their Service Support Workers and the Team Leaders. The remaining volunteers will be supervised by Build on Belief Service Support Workers. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for ensuring their Service Support Workers complete accurate timesheets, comply with the Annual Leave policy, report absence, and keep accurate financial records and petty cash and supervise volunteers in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will support the Service Support Workers in ensuring that all required reporting and paperwork is submitted on time and to acceptable levels of competency. 3. Finance The Borough Service Manager is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting related to the day to day running of their service in accordance with the SOPOG. The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for all petty cash activities in the service centre ensuring the following: • All financial matter relating to petty cash and vouchers are undertaken in line with the guidelines set down in the SOPOG. • For the reporting of all financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer within the timelines set down in the SOPOG. • For accurate and immediate reporting of any financial irregularities to the Chief Operating Officer within 24 hours of them coming to notice. 4. Training While the in-house training programme will still be delivered centrally, or on-line the Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring that they, and/or their Service Support Workers deliver the following workshops to their volunteer teams three times per calendar year: • Boundaries and Confidentiality • Safeguarding • Communication Skills • Dealing with Difficult Behaviour • Diversity & Discrimination 5. BoB Policies and Procedures As per their contract of employment, Borough Service Managers are responsible for abiding by all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures and to make sure Service Support Workers and Volunteers also comply with the policies that are applicable to them. This includes the Standards of Practice and Operating Guidelines. In addition to compliance with the Serious Incident Policy, all Team Leaders and Service Support Workers are responsible for reporting all incidents occurring in their service as detailed below. The Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring the guidelines below are adhered to without exception. 6. Incident Reporting The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring Incident Reporting is done within both the guidelines and timelines set out in the SOPOG. •All incidents, including those that may be considered minor, persistent, and abusive language being and example, will be reported in writing within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Incidents that take place on-line or through other digital activity will also be reported in writing within 24 hours. •Incidents will be recorded on the Build on Belief incident report form and sent to the Chief Executive. They will be password protected. •It is expected that the Chief Executive will be notified by telephone of serious incidents on the day of their occurrence. When the Chief Executive is unavailable, through sickness or annual leave, it is expected that the incident will be reported by telephone to the Head of Services. •Where applicable, incidents will be uploaded onto Datix within 24 hours of their occurrence. •Any incident that results in an individual being excluded from a service, however short a period, will be considered an incident and must be reported in writing within 24 hours of its occurrence. It should be noted; there are no exceptions to the above. 7. Relationship Management The Borough Service Manager will be accountable to work in partnership with the service providers ensuring an effective and constructive relationship with them as well as engagement with the local community, in compliance with the SOPOG rules and the Code of Conduct making sure all issues and incidents are reported to the Chief Executive. 8. General •To promote and represent the BoB Social Club to service users and service professionals in the Borough, ensuring access to any service user who might benefit from the project. •To ensure the services provided by the Social Club are run in a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory fashion in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines. •To ensure the Social Club meets the needs of the service user community in the Borough, and to carry out development work to the service when necessary. •To ensure the Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteer work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG, and receive supervision as detailed in those policies. •To ensure that incidents are dealt with effectively and within the guidelines set down in the Policies and Procedures and SOPOG, and that all such incidents are reported in writing as detailed in those policies. •To work with the Operations Manager regarding the development of the weekend service and the management of volunteers. •To record statistical data relating to service users attending the Social Club and submit monthly reports to the Operations Manager. To provide end of year statistical reports and analysis of said data, working with the Operations Manager. •To promote Social Club services and events to service users and service professionals within the Borough in conjunction with the other Managers of BoB services. •To work with other members of staff to ensure the service is run in line with the Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines for the charity. •To attend Build on Belief Management Committee Meeting in the role Borough Service Manager, and other such meetings as may be deemed necessary, and to work within those meetings for the best interests of the Social Club and the local partnership. •To prepare for and attend monthly supervision session with the Operations Manager. •To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation. NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK. PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Required Experience Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs. Knowledge and Skills Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team to improve the service delivery.) Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital. Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing. Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point. Personal qualities: The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times. Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands. Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues click apply for full job details
Dance City (Dance North Ltd.)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region. Role Profile and Person Specification Key deliverables Lead on Dance City s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme. Ensure there is alignment between Dance City s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget. Grow the organisation s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy. Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City. Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders. Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team. Role profile Leadership and governance Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board. Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs. Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities. Deploy Trustees skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth. Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team. Advocacy, profile and civic engagement Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City s role in dance leadership. Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region. Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors. Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public. Creative Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City. Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences. Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City. Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues. Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning. Brand, commercial performance and income Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand. Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme. Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships. Finance and operations Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities. Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City s facilities and infrastructure. Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility. Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately. People and culture Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff. Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues. Person specification Essential Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries. Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations. Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride. Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity. An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change. A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources. A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders. Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development. A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events. Desirable Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme. An extensive network in the cultural sector. Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects. Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant. We believe that difference is our strength. Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region. Role Profile and Person Specification Key deliverables Lead on Dance City s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme. Ensure there is alignment between Dance City s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget. Grow the organisation s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy. Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City. Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders. Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team. Role profile Leadership and governance Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board. Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs. Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities. Deploy Trustees skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth. Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team. Advocacy, profile and civic engagement Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City s role in dance leadership. Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region. Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors. Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public. Creative Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City. Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences. Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City. Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues. Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning. Brand, commercial performance and income Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand. Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme. Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners. Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships. Finance and operations Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities. Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City s facilities and infrastructure. Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility. Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately. People and culture Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement. Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff. Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues. Person specification Essential Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries. Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations. Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride. Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity. An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change. A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources. A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders. Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development. A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events. Desirable Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme. An extensive network in the cultural sector. Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects. Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent. Equity, diversity and inclusion At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant. We believe that difference is our strength. Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation isn't your average workplace. We are a local charity dedicated to growing people and communities through diverse social enterprises from healthy food at our urban farm and cycling workshop refurbishing bikes to childcare and person-centred learning. We work specifically with young people looking for new ways to learn and develop, providing them with a community where they can truly belong. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage our core administrative operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it s about ensuring our social enterprises have the solid foundation they need to make a difference. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be a key member of our Executive team . Your work will focus on three critical areas: Finance & Reporting: You ll lead transactional processing in Xero, manage cash flow, and provide vital financial reports to our enterprise leads. Human Resources: You will oversee our recruitment life cycle, manage staff training (specifically Child Protection), and ensure our personnel files and DBS records are bulletproof. Facilities & Compliance: From negotiating utility contracts to taking ownership of Health and Safety and risk assessments, you ll keep our physical and digital environment safe and efficient Take a look at the attached job description for more information about the role, visit our website to see what we do, get in touch if you like to talk more.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Milton Keynes Christian Foundation isn't your average workplace. We are a local charity dedicated to growing people and communities through diverse social enterprises from healthy food at our urban farm and cycling workshop refurbishing bikes to childcare and person-centred learning. We work specifically with young people looking for new ways to learn and develop, providing them with a community where they can truly belong. We are looking for an experienced professional to manage our core administrative operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it s about ensuring our social enterprises have the solid foundation they need to make a difference. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be a key member of our Executive team . Your work will focus on three critical areas: Finance & Reporting: You ll lead transactional processing in Xero, manage cash flow, and provide vital financial reports to our enterprise leads. Human Resources: You will oversee our recruitment life cycle, manage staff training (specifically Child Protection), and ensure our personnel files and DBS records are bulletproof. Facilities & Compliance: From negotiating utility contracts to taking ownership of Health and Safety and risk assessments, you ll keep our physical and digital environment safe and efficient Take a look at the attached job description for more information about the role, visit our website to see what we do, get in touch if you like to talk more.
Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public. As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company. Essentials: ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral. Benefits: Flexible and annualised working arrangements 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required. Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment. Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public. As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company. Essentials: ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral. Benefits: Flexible and annualised working arrangements 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required. Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment. Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
