Ensure long term financial sustainability and operational strength to a pioneering nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. About Tender Tender is a nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. Our innovative, interactive approach empowers children, young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to recognise unhealthy relationships, nurture healthy ones, and seek support if they need help. About the role This is a part-time (2.5 days) role, hybrid or totally remote. The Finance Director is a key member of Tender's senior leadership team, responsible for leading the organisation's financial strategy and ensuring that Tender's long term plans are underpinned by strong financial management. Working collaboratively with the SLT, the postholder will play a central role in finalising and executing Tender's strategy, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting and budgeting are aligned with organisational goals and support long term sustainability. This includes producing high quality financial reports, cashflow statements and analysis that guide strategic decision making at both senior leadership and Board level. You will have full oversight of Tender's financial operations, compliance and control environment, as well as oversee payroll, income, expenditure, VAT management, donor reporting and project budget monitoring. A key part of the role is ensuring that all financial processes are efficient, transparent and compliant, and that colleagues across the organisation are supported to understand and meet their financial responsibilities. The role requires an experienced finance professional with strategic leadership capability, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to colleagues with varying levels of financial expertise. Success in the role also relies on high ethical standards, sound judgement, the ability to influence and inspire and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and collaborative working. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
Ensure long term financial sustainability and operational strength to a pioneering nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. About Tender Tender is a nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. Our innovative, interactive approach empowers children, young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to recognise unhealthy relationships, nurture healthy ones, and seek support if they need help. About the role This is a part-time (2.5 days) role, hybrid or totally remote. The Finance Director is a key member of Tender's senior leadership team, responsible for leading the organisation's financial strategy and ensuring that Tender's long term plans are underpinned by strong financial management. Working collaboratively with the SLT, the postholder will play a central role in finalising and executing Tender's strategy, ensuring that financial planning, forecasting and budgeting are aligned with organisational goals and support long term sustainability. This includes producing high quality financial reports, cashflow statements and analysis that guide strategic decision making at both senior leadership and Board level. You will have full oversight of Tender's financial operations, compliance and control environment, as well as oversee payroll, income, expenditure, VAT management, donor reporting and project budget monitoring. A key part of the role is ensuring that all financial processes are efficient, transparent and compliant, and that colleagues across the organisation are supported to understand and meet their financial responsibilities. The role requires an experienced finance professional with strategic leadership capability, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to colleagues with varying levels of financial expertise. Success in the role also relies on high ethical standards, sound judgement, the ability to influence and inspire and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and collaborative working. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 7th April.
An exciting opportunity for a business development expert to shape the future of the PHG Foundation, help capitalise on its unique value and continue the mission of making science work for health. Location: Cambridge About PHG Foundation Originally founded as the Public Health Genetics Unit in 1997, we became the PHG Foundation as an independent charity in 2007, joining the University of Cambridge in 2018 as a linked exempt charity. Our talented staff team is governed by our Board of Trustees and supported by our expert Associates, Fellows and Senior Fellows. Our mission is to make science work for health. As a not for profit think tank, we help policymakers understand how new technologies could improve healthcare and health outcomes, and the actions needed to put innovations into practice. We use an independent and evidence-based approach to develop analysis and insights. At the start of 2025, we released our strategic plans for the next five years. Throughout this period, we will work with researchers, health professionals and policymakers and across the commercial, charitable and public sectors to anticipate and address challenges of translating science into health. About the role This is a new role that has been developed to support the Director in leading PHG through an exciting period of renewal. As Deputy Director of the Foundation and a member of the executive team, you will report to the Board and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future. The role has special responsibility for strategic business development, driving income generation to secure the Foundation's long-term sustainability and growth. It also oversees the external affairs function, bringing together brand, marketing and communications to maximise impact, visibility and influence. Who we are looking for We seek a relationship-driven, strategically minded leader with a genuine interest and understanding of life sciences research and health innovation. You will be comfortable working alongside scientific and academic colleagues across the organisation, with the credibility and curiosity to engage meaningfully with their work and the issues that matter to them. You will be familiar with developments such as the Human Genome Project, the growing role of AI in medicine and the importance of data and research infrastructure in enabling advances in healthcare. You will thrive in a small, not for profit organisation, combining commercial acumen with a collaborative, hands-on approach. A natural connector, you will be skilled at building and sustaining senior relationships across research, policy, industry and funding communities, helping to secure PHG's impact, income and long-term sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, help capitalise on its unique value and leading its teams through change. We look forward to the possibility of working together. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 30 th March 2026.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a business development expert to shape the future of the PHG Foundation, help capitalise on its unique value and continue the mission of making science work for health. Location: Cambridge About PHG Foundation Originally founded as the Public Health Genetics Unit in 1997, we became the PHG Foundation as an independent charity in 2007, joining the University of Cambridge in 2018 as a linked exempt charity. Our talented staff team is governed by our Board of Trustees and supported by our expert Associates, Fellows and Senior Fellows. Our mission is to make science work for health. As a not for profit think tank, we help policymakers understand how new technologies could improve healthcare and health outcomes, and the actions needed to put innovations into practice. We use an independent and evidence-based approach to develop analysis and insights. At the start of 2025, we released our strategic plans for the next five years. Throughout this period, we will work with researchers, health professionals and policymakers and across the commercial, charitable and public sectors to anticipate and address challenges of translating science into health. About the role This is a new role that has been developed to support the Director in leading PHG through an exciting period of renewal. As Deputy Director of the Foundation and a member of the executive team, you will report to the Board and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future. The role has special responsibility for strategic business development, driving income generation to secure the Foundation's long-term sustainability and growth. It also oversees the external affairs function, bringing together brand, marketing and communications to maximise impact, visibility and influence. Who we are looking for We seek a relationship-driven, strategically minded leader with a genuine interest and understanding of life sciences research and health innovation. You will be comfortable working alongside scientific and academic colleagues across the organisation, with the credibility and curiosity to engage meaningfully with their work and the issues that matter to them. You will be familiar with developments such as the Human Genome Project, the growing role of AI in medicine and the importance of data and research infrastructure in enabling advances in healthcare. You will thrive in a small, not for profit organisation, combining commercial acumen with a collaborative, hands-on approach. A natural connector, you will be skilled at building and sustaining senior relationships across research, policy, industry and funding communities, helping to secure PHG's impact, income and long-term sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, help capitalise on its unique value and leading its teams through change. We look forward to the possibility of working together. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 30 th March 2026.
West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead its London campus in Bloomsbury. West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead and develop its London campus in Bloomsbury. The London campus is home to KLC School of Design and forms a central part of West Dean's specialist creative education portfolio. It also provides significant opportunity for expanded professional development, partnerships and other London-based activity. The campus is currently underutilised relative to its potential, and this role will be instrumental in realising that opportunity. This appointment represents a substantial senior leadership role within West Dean, with responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and long-term sustainability of the London campus as a multi-activity creative education hub. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Associate Director will be accountable for the overall performance of the campus, including oversight of KLC School of Design and the development of additional educational and commercial activity aligned to West Dean's mission. The role carries responsibility for strengthening the academic portfolio, driving income growth, improving space utilisation, supporting new programme development, including CPD and executive education, and enabling partnership activity. While certain centrally managed functions will sit within wider institutional structures, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping, coordinating and maximising London-based provision. With accountability for financial performance, operational effectiveness, academic quality and student experience within agreed institutional frameworks, the postholder will ensure the campus operates as a high-performing and financially sustainable part of West Dean. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role cl ose at 9 a.m. Friday 10th April.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead its London campus in Bloomsbury. West Dean is seeking an exceptional Associate Director to lead and develop its London campus in Bloomsbury. The London campus is home to KLC School of Design and forms a central part of West Dean's specialist creative education portfolio. It also provides significant opportunity for expanded professional development, partnerships and other London-based activity. The campus is currently underutilised relative to its potential, and this role will be instrumental in realising that opportunity. This appointment represents a substantial senior leadership role within West Dean, with responsibility for the strategic direction, operational performance and long-term sustainability of the London campus as a multi-activity creative education hub. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the Associate Director will be accountable for the overall performance of the campus, including oversight of KLC School of Design and the development of additional educational and commercial activity aligned to West Dean's mission. The role carries responsibility for strengthening the academic portfolio, driving income growth, improving space utilisation, supporting new programme development, including CPD and executive education, and enabling partnership activity. While certain centrally managed functions will sit within wider institutional structures, the Associate Director will play a key role in shaping, coordinating and maximising London-based provision. With accountability for financial performance, operational effectiveness, academic quality and student experience within agreed institutional frameworks, the postholder will ensure the campus operates as a high-performing and financially sustainable part of West Dean. Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role cl ose at 9 a.m. Friday 10th April.
