We are seeking a dynamic, personable Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership at Haberdashers' Knights Academy, a school that sits at the heart of its community, with a clear commitment to excellence, inclusion and opportunity for every child. Role Purpose As Principal you are accountable and responsible for standards within the school and for the performance of it. You are critical to its' success and that of the Trust. You,. alongside the Local Governing Body, are responsible for implementing the vision and strategic direction of the school, within the context of the Trust ethos and values. You will provide strategic, and operational leadership for the school and across the trust. This includes striving to maintain high standards in all aspects, for all pupils and all staff. You will contribute to the collective success of Haberdashers' Academies Trust South by embodying its ethos and values, and by championing equity and excellence. You will seek to model 'Together Stronger' in all that you do as an Executive Leader. Key Responsibilities: 1. Build a strong and impactful Haberdashers' Experience, from three to forever Implement the key priorities of the trust to support pupils to flourish from three to forever. Implement a curriculum which supports the development of powerful knowledge, and which aligns with the Trust's principles, recognising this is the bedrock of the school. The curriculum will reflect our commitment to diversity, promote equality and equity, and actively challenge discrimination and bias. Prioritise the Haberdashers' Advantage programme within the school and across the Trust, recognising the value and importance of developing individuals with character by providing a broad range of opportunities within and outside of the classroom. Recognising the importance of consistency for pupils, secure high-quality teaching in all areas by implementing the Haberdashers' Principles to enable all pupils to make strong progress, regardless of their background. Use intelligent insight to inform ongoing review and improvement planning, intervention where needed, and resource allocation. Strive to implement our Success For All strategy to close gaps in progress and experience for disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND and those with protected characteristics, ensuring equity of access, opportunity, and outcomes for all learners. 2. Secure and maintain a Positive Culture for Learning Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain a culture of ambition, high expectation, and optimism for all, in every aspect of school life. Create and model an inclusive environment which reflects the trusts commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) where all pupils and staff feel a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity. Ensure pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development are central to the life of the school and that all 'pastoral' and welfare structures provide excellent support, particularly for those with barriers to their learning. Ensure a strong, positive, and inclusive culture and behaviour for learning ethos, where all pupils can learn and all staff can teach, free from disruption. This ethos will go beyond compliance and support active engagement in learning. Policies will be implemented firmly, fairly, and consistently. Promote student voice and agency, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and heard. 3. Support and champion the development of Great People Key Responsibilities Create an environment where all staff believe they can do their best work. This includes adopting a starting point of assumed success, providing constructive development feedback when needed, carrying out ongoing review in line with the Trust's ethos and supporting staff to feel safe as they develop as professionals. In partnership with the Trust HR team and the Habs Institute, to take the lead on recruitment, development, progression, and retention of high-quality staff who are aligned with the Trust's values and vision. In doing so, promote and apply the Trust's EEDI strategy. Provide high-quality professional development and coaching to support continuous improvement, in partnership with the Habs Institute. Build leadership capacity at all levels, promoting and enabling strong and effective line management and securing succession planning. Conduct Appraisals in line with Trust policy providing clarity, fairness, and developmental intent. To manage the performance of staff and take the lead in addressing any issues as they arise, in line with the Trust ethos and associated policies and processes. Actively support flexible working, wellbeing, and inclusive practice, ensuring all staff can thrive and progress. 4. Build relationships with Stakeholders and the Community Key Responsibilities Develop strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders including families, the local community, Governors, Trustees, and the Haberdashers' Company. Ensure all communication and engagement strategies are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. Work collaboratively with other Trust leaders, Principals, and Trust teams to share best practice and drive collective improvement; setting strategic priorities and monitoring progress. Always represent the school positively, supporting its ethos and mission. Engage effectively and actively with the local authority, external agencies, partners, and regulators as required and appropriate, to support continued improvement. Advocate for the needs of all pupils and families, particularly those who may be marginalised or underrepresented. Organisational Management Key Responsibilities Ensure the efficient and effective use of financial, physical, and human resources; working closely with the Trust teams which oversee these areas. This includes budget setting and monitoring, within the confines of the finance structures. Monitor the impact of these areas to ensure organisational systems, policies, and practices are secure, support efficient and effective working practices which in turn support the wellbeing of staff. Ensure policies and procedures are implemented consistently and fairly, complying with equality legislation. Maintain robust systems for health and safety, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management, working with the relevant Trust teams to ensure best practice. Lead school improvement planning, accurate self-evaluation, and accountability processes within the school and contribute to those across the trust, ensuring clarity and consistency. This will include preparations for Ofsted when needed. Use all resources strategically to secure high standards, support inclusion, and reduce barriers to participation and achievement. 6. Being a 'Leader Who Cares' You are integral to the success of our Trust and achieving our mission for pupils. Your leadership behaviours matter. It is important you feel empowered with a sense of autonomy so that you can be you. We have an aligned Leaders Who Care framework and are committed to being brave, candid, and clear in our leadership. This is to provide clarity on what we think is important, but we encourage our leaders to bring themselves to their roles. In this way, they will excel and we will be stronger as a trust. Key Responsibilities Model the Trust ethos and values in all that you do, recognising that you are a critical role model for staff, pupils, their families, and the communities we serve. Model the leaders who care framework , modelling ethical leadership by being brave, candid, and clear. Uphold the Trust commitment to EEDI and inclusion through your leadership behaviours; being self-aware, and respecting difference. Engage actively in your own professional learning, coaching, and Trust-wide leadership development; committing to ongoing learning, including in EEDI, and using this to inform leadership practice and decision-making. Manage your workload and wellbeing effectively, asking for help and support if needed, and modelling healthy and sustainable leadership practices. Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in everything you do. Uphold our commitment to safeguarding and report any concerns in accordance with Trust policy and KCSIE. We work hard as leaders within our Trust as we know what we do matters. Your wellbeing is important. You will be encouraged to take time away from work at weekend and holidays and to model that for others. Within the above you will be expected to follow Trust policies and statutory requirements. Any deviation from statutory guidance should be discussed with the CEO. Your support You are entitled to support in your development and in times of challenge. You will be directly line managed by the CEO who will maintain regular contact with you. You will also work closely with the LGB and the Chair in particular. The trust teams will support you in achieving your objectives . click apply for full job details
May 08, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a dynamic, personable Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership at Haberdashers' Knights Academy, a school that sits at the heart of its community, with a clear commitment to excellence, inclusion and opportunity for every child. Role Purpose As Principal you are accountable and responsible for standards within the school and for the performance of it. You are critical to its' success and that of the Trust. You,. alongside the Local Governing Body, are responsible for implementing the vision and strategic direction of the school, within the context of the Trust ethos and values. You will provide strategic, and operational leadership for the school and across the trust. This includes striving to maintain high standards in all aspects, for all pupils and all staff. You will contribute to the collective success of Haberdashers' Academies Trust South by embodying its ethos and values, and by championing equity and excellence. You will seek to model 'Together Stronger' in all that you do as an Executive Leader. Key Responsibilities: 1. Build a strong and impactful Haberdashers' Experience, from three to forever Implement the key priorities of the trust to support pupils to flourish from three to forever. Implement a curriculum which supports the development of powerful knowledge, and which aligns with the Trust's principles, recognising this is the bedrock of the school. The curriculum will reflect our commitment to diversity, promote equality and equity, and actively challenge discrimination and bias. Prioritise the Haberdashers' Advantage programme within the school and across the Trust, recognising the value and importance of developing individuals with character by providing a broad range of opportunities within and outside of the classroom. Recognising the importance of consistency for pupils, secure high-quality teaching in all areas by implementing the Haberdashers' Principles to enable all pupils to make strong progress, regardless of their background. Use intelligent insight to inform ongoing review and improvement planning, intervention where needed, and resource allocation. Strive to implement our Success For All strategy to close gaps in progress and experience for disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND and those with protected characteristics, ensuring equity of access, opportunity, and outcomes for all learners. 2. Secure and maintain a Positive Culture for Learning Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain a culture of ambition, high expectation, and optimism for all, in every aspect of school life. Create and model an inclusive environment which reflects the trusts commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) where all pupils and staff feel a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or identity. Ensure pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and personal development are central to the life of the school and that all 'pastoral' and welfare structures provide excellent support, particularly for those with barriers to their learning. Ensure a strong, positive, and inclusive culture and behaviour for learning ethos, where all pupils can learn and all staff can teach, free from disruption. This ethos will go beyond compliance and support active engagement in learning. Policies will be implemented firmly, fairly, and consistently. Promote student voice and agency, ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and heard. 3. Support and champion the development of Great People Key Responsibilities Create an environment where all staff believe they can do their best work. This includes adopting a starting point of assumed success, providing constructive development feedback when needed, carrying out ongoing review in line with the Trust's ethos and supporting staff to feel safe as they develop as professionals. In partnership with the Trust HR team and the Habs Institute, to take the lead on recruitment, development, progression, and retention of high-quality staff who are aligned with the Trust's values and vision. In doing so, promote and apply the Trust's EEDI strategy. Provide high-quality professional development and coaching to support continuous improvement, in partnership with the Habs Institute. Build leadership capacity at all levels, promoting and enabling strong and effective line management and securing succession planning. Conduct Appraisals in line with Trust policy providing clarity, fairness, and developmental intent. To manage the performance of staff and take the lead in addressing any issues as they arise, in line with the Trust ethos and associated policies and processes. Actively support flexible working, wellbeing, and inclusive practice, ensuring all staff can thrive and progress. 4. Build relationships with Stakeholders and the Community Key Responsibilities Develop strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders including families, the local community, Governors, Trustees, and the Haberdashers' Company. Ensure all communication and engagement strategies are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve. Work collaboratively with other Trust leaders, Principals, and Trust teams to share best practice and drive collective improvement; setting strategic priorities and monitoring progress. Always represent the school positively, supporting its ethos and mission. Engage effectively and actively with the local authority, external agencies, partners, and regulators as required and appropriate, to support continued improvement. Advocate for the needs of all pupils and families, particularly those who may be marginalised or underrepresented. Organisational Management Key Responsibilities Ensure the efficient and effective use of financial, physical, and human resources; working closely with the Trust teams which oversee these areas. This includes budget setting and monitoring, within the confines of the finance structures. Monitor the impact of these areas to ensure organisational systems, policies, and practices are secure, support efficient and effective working practices which in turn support the wellbeing of staff. Ensure policies and procedures are implemented consistently and fairly, complying with equality legislation. Maintain robust systems for health and safety, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management, working with the relevant Trust teams to ensure best practice. Lead school improvement planning, accurate self-evaluation, and accountability processes within the school and contribute to those across the trust, ensuring clarity and consistency. This will include preparations for Ofsted when needed. Use all resources strategically to secure high standards, support inclusion, and reduce barriers to participation and achievement. 6. Being a 'Leader Who Cares' You are integral to the success of our Trust and achieving our mission for pupils. Your leadership behaviours matter. It is important you feel empowered with a sense of autonomy so that you can be you. We have an aligned Leaders Who Care framework and are committed to being brave, candid, and clear in our leadership. This is to provide clarity on what we think is important, but we encourage our leaders to bring themselves to their roles. In this way, they will excel and we will be stronger as a trust. Key Responsibilities Model the Trust ethos and values in all that you do, recognising that you are a critical role model for staff, pupils, their families, and the communities we serve. Model the leaders who care framework , modelling ethical leadership by being brave, candid, and clear. Uphold the Trust commitment to EEDI and inclusion through your leadership behaviours; being self-aware, and respecting difference. Engage actively in your own professional learning, coaching, and Trust-wide leadership development; committing to ongoing learning, including in EEDI, and using this to inform leadership practice and decision-making. Manage your workload and wellbeing effectively, asking for help and support if needed, and modelling healthy and sustainable leadership practices. Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in everything you do. Uphold our commitment to safeguarding and report any concerns in accordance with Trust policy and KCSIE. We work hard as leaders within our Trust as we know what we do matters. Your wellbeing is important. You will be encouraged to take time away from work at weekend and holidays and to model that for others. Within the above you will be expected to follow Trust policies and statutory requirements. Any deviation from statutory guidance should be discussed with the CEO. Your support You are entitled to support in your development and in times of challenge. You will be directly line managed by the CEO who will maintain regular contact with you. You will also work closely with the LGB and the Chair in particular. The trust teams will support you in achieving your objectives . click apply for full job details
Great opportunity to lead and support our charity's team through the next phase of development to drive One Medicine forward. Job Purpose To lead the operational delivery of Humanimal Trust s charitable aims and strategic objectives, as set by the Board of Trustees, ensuring that plans are translated into clear priorities, well-managed programmes and effective day-to-day operations. The postholder will line manage the operational team, oversee the finances and the fundraising activities, and maintain strong governance and compliance within Charity Commission requirements, at all times representing the Trust s One Medicine purpose with professionalism and integrity. Dimensions Line management responsibility for the operational team Budget responsibility: manage agreed operational budgets and monitor expenditure against plan Oversee delivery of the annual business plan and operational work programme Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, supporters, partners and suppliers Oversee the fundraising activities Main Responsibilities and Role Provide visible operational leadership for Humanimal Trust, championing One Medicine and role-modelling the Trust s values Translate Board-approved strategy into clear operational priorities, delivery plans and measurable outcomes Line-manage the operational team: allocate work, set objectives, provide coaching, and manage performance and wellbeing Maintain and improve operational policies, procedures and controls in line with charity regulation, GDPR/data protection and recognised good practice Ensure effective delivery of core operational functions (administration, supporter care, governance support, data management and supplier coordination) Protect the Trust s reputation by maintaining high standards of quality, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management Monitor progress against the operational plan, tracking risks, issues and dependencies and reporting regularly to the Chair/Trustees Lead on team resourcing and capability: recruitment planning (where applicable), induction, training and continuous improvement Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to support good governance, prepare papers, and ensure actions and decisions are implemented Attend and present at Board meetings Finance Manage day-to-day financial processes for the Trust, ensuring appropriate approvals, controls and timely processing Oversee expense claims and supplier payments in line with policy; ensure accurate records are maintained for audit and reporting Track and report on income/expenditure and operational costs, highlighting variances and supporting budget planning with Trustees and finance support (where in place) Maintain a clear audit trail for key financial decisions, contracts and delegated approvals Planning and Organising Develop and implement operational plans that translate Trustee priorities into clear workstreams, milestones and accountabilities Plan, organise and prioritise team workload and resources to deliver objectives, balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term planning Maintain and review the organisational risk register, escalating issues and ensuring proportionate mitigations are in place Maintain and review the Trust s policies and guidance documents Monitor and report delivery, performance and compliance (e.g., quarterly/annually as agreed), supporting effective governance and continuous improvement Decision Making Make operational decisions to deliver the Trust s agreed plans within delegated authority, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Chair/Trustees Lead and line-manage the operational team, including recruitment planning (where applicable), workload allocation and resource deployment Liaise with external partners, supporters, volunteers, suppliers and professional advisers to support delivery and maintain effective relationships Liaise with the Chair of Trustees and the Trustees on a regular basis. Evaluate and improve processes, systems and ways of working to enhance quality, efficiency, supporter experience and internal control Identify learning and development needs for the team and support continuous improvement and professional development Manage operational capacity and prioritisation, ensuring resources are aligned to the Trust s delivery commitments Approve expenditure, contracts and commitments within delegated authority and in line with policy Internal and External Relationships Internal Chair of Trustees and Board of Trustees (including sub-committees), providing timely updates, papers and delivery reporting Operational team and volunteers, providing leadership, coordination and support External Supporters, donors, partner organisations, volunteers, suppliers and professional advisers (e.g., finance, HR, legal), acting as an operational point of contact as required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Style Required Essential Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with strong digital/IT capability (MS Office and CRM/databases) and a clear understanding of GDPR/data protection. Proven experience in an operational leadership/management role, delivering organisational plans, improving processes and achieving measurable outcomes. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with Trustees, colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders. Strong people management skills, supporting staff through change, setting clear expectations and creating an inclusive, high-performing team culture. Demonstrable experience working in or with a charity/not-for-profit, with a good understanding of governance, compliance and supporter-facing operations (experience in human health, animal health or science an advantage). Strong judgement and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities, budgets and risks and to deliver reliably in a small-organisation environment. Desirable Understanding of the UK charity regulatory environment and good governance practice. Experience working with Boards/Trustees, including preparing papers, reporting on delivery and supporting effective decision-making. Knowledge and experience of fundraising operations and supporter care. Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, One Medicine. Job Context and Special Features This role is a key senior management position within Humanimal Trust, with responsibility for ensuring that strategy is translated into effective delivery, that the operational team is supported to perform at its best, and that the Trust operates with strong governance, compliance and financial control. This is a one-year fixed term appointment for a 28-hour (3.5 day) working week, starting at the earliest opportunity. The role is home-based in the UK, with occasional travel to other locations in the country.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Great opportunity to lead and support our charity's team through the next phase of development to drive One Medicine forward. Job Purpose To lead the operational delivery of Humanimal Trust s charitable aims and strategic objectives, as set by the Board of Trustees, ensuring that plans are translated into clear priorities, well-managed programmes and effective day-to-day operations. The postholder will line manage the operational team, oversee the finances and the fundraising activities, and maintain strong governance and compliance within Charity Commission requirements, at all times representing the Trust s One Medicine purpose with professionalism and integrity. Dimensions Line management responsibility for the operational team Budget responsibility: manage agreed operational budgets and monitor expenditure against plan Oversee delivery of the annual business plan and operational work programme Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, supporters, partners and suppliers Oversee the fundraising activities Main Responsibilities and Role Provide visible operational leadership for Humanimal Trust, championing One Medicine and role-modelling the Trust s values Translate Board-approved strategy into clear operational priorities, delivery plans and measurable outcomes Line-manage the operational team: allocate work, set objectives, provide coaching, and manage performance and wellbeing Maintain and improve operational policies, procedures and controls in line with charity regulation, GDPR/data protection and recognised good practice Ensure effective delivery of core operational functions (administration, supporter care, governance support, data management and supplier coordination) Protect the Trust s reputation by maintaining high standards of quality, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management Monitor progress against the operational plan, tracking risks, issues and dependencies and reporting regularly to the Chair/Trustees Lead on team resourcing and capability: recruitment planning (where applicable), induction, training and continuous improvement Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to support good governance, prepare papers, and ensure actions and decisions are implemented Attend and present at Board meetings Finance Manage day-to-day financial processes for the Trust, ensuring appropriate approvals, controls and timely processing Oversee expense claims and supplier payments in line with policy; ensure accurate records are maintained for audit and reporting Track and report on income/expenditure and operational costs, highlighting variances and supporting budget planning with Trustees and finance support (where in place) Maintain a clear audit trail for key financial decisions, contracts and delegated approvals Planning and Organising Develop and implement operational plans that translate Trustee priorities into clear workstreams, milestones and accountabilities Plan, organise and prioritise team workload and resources to deliver objectives, balancing immediate operational needs with longer-term planning Maintain and review the organisational risk register, escalating issues and ensuring proportionate mitigations are in place Maintain and review the Trust s policies and guidance documents Monitor and report delivery, performance and compliance (e.g., quarterly/annually as agreed), supporting effective governance and continuous improvement Decision Making Make operational decisions to deliver the Trust s agreed plans within delegated authority, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Chair/Trustees Lead and line-manage the operational team, including recruitment planning (where applicable), workload allocation and resource deployment Liaise with external partners, supporters, volunteers, suppliers and professional advisers to support delivery and maintain effective relationships Liaise with the Chair of Trustees and the Trustees on a regular basis. Evaluate and improve processes, systems and ways of working to enhance quality, efficiency, supporter experience and internal control Identify learning and development needs for the team and support continuous improvement and professional development Manage operational capacity and prioritisation, ensuring resources are aligned to the Trust s delivery commitments Approve expenditure, contracts and commitments within delegated authority and in line with policy Internal and External Relationships Internal Chair of Trustees and Board of Trustees (including sub-committees), providing timely updates, papers and delivery reporting Operational team and volunteers, providing leadership, coordination and support External Supporters, donors, partner organisations, volunteers, suppliers and professional advisers (e.g., finance, HR, legal), acting as an operational point of contact as required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Style Required Essential Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with strong digital/IT capability (MS Office and CRM/databases) and a clear understanding of GDPR/data protection. Proven experience in an operational leadership/management role, delivering organisational plans, improving processes and achieving measurable outcomes. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with Trustees, colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders. Strong people management skills, supporting staff through change, setting clear expectations and creating an inclusive, high-performing team culture. Demonstrable experience working in or with a charity/not-for-profit, with a good understanding of governance, compliance and supporter-facing operations (experience in human health, animal health or science an advantage). Strong judgement and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities, budgets and risks and to deliver reliably in a small-organisation environment. Desirable Understanding of the UK charity regulatory environment and good governance practice. Experience working with Boards/Trustees, including preparing papers, reporting on delivery and supporting effective decision-making. Knowledge and experience of fundraising operations and supporter care. Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, One Medicine. Job Context and Special Features This role is a key senior management position within Humanimal Trust, with responsibility for ensuring that strategy is translated into effective delivery, that the operational team is supported to perform at its best, and that the Trust operates with strong governance, compliance and financial control. This is a one-year fixed term appointment for a 28-hour (3.5 day) working week, starting at the earliest opportunity. The role is home-based in the UK, with occasional travel to other locations in the country.
The London School of Economics and Political Science Students' Union (LSESU) is a high-profile, student-led charity representing and supporting over 11,000 students at one of the world's leading social science institutions. Our aim is to help students make the most of all the lifechanging experiences available to them during their time at LSE. The Union plays a vital role in ensuring that student voices shape the LSE experience and influence wider conversations across the higher education sector. We are currently embarking on a defining period of transformation. With a newly appointed Chief Executive in post and a major review of our governance, democratic and commercial strategies underway, we are entering a phase of significant development and growth. Our goal is to balance robust student representation with long-term organisational sustainability, ensuring we deliver maximum impact for the students we serve. We are seeking three experienced and strategic Lay Trustees to join our Board and provide the professional expertise required to navigate this next chapter. One of these appointees will also take on the responsibilities of Deputy Chair, acting as a mentor to our elected student leadership and serving as a vital bridge between the Board and the Executive team. As a Lay Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight, ensuring the Union operates with clarity and accountability. You will use your professional wisdom to coach our student leaders, navigate complex reputational risks, and support the Senior Leadership Team in delivering a renewed partnership strategy. Lay Trustee (one role to be appointed as Deputy Chair) Organisation: LSE Students' Union (LSESU) Remuneration: These roles are a voluntary commitment. Reasonable expenses such as travel or childcare may be claimed. Location: Holborn, Central London (Hybrid). Meetings are held on the LSE campus or virtually. Time commitment: Approximately 10-12 days per year. The Deputy Chair will require an additional 2-4 hours per month for coaching and executive liaison. About you We are seeking seasoned professionals and collaborative leaders with: Established Board Experience: A proven track record of strategic leadership at Board level. This role is intended for an experienced trustee who can provide immediate stability and insight. Specialist Expertise: Significant experience in at least one of our priority areas: Governance & Leadership: Experience as a Chair or Vice-Chair (essential for the Deputy Chair appointment). Commercial & Venue Management: Pragmatic experience in asset maximisation, hospitality, or strategic partnerships. Advocacy & Campaigning: Expertise in navigating legal/regulatory constraints within a charity, think-tank, or government context. HR & People Strategy: Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, high-level complaints, or organisational change. Mentorship & Coaching Skills: A genuine desire to empower young, elected leaders, helping them navigate the complexities of board leadership while respecting democratic boundaries. Strategic Resilience: An "unflappable" approach to risk management, with the ability to remain objective and decisive in a fast-paced, politically active environment. Values-Led Approach: A deep commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life and a passion for student voice, equity, and inclusion. Crucially, you will understand how to provide both support and challenge to a CEO, helping to guide the organisation through a period of transformation with wisdom and pragmatic judgment. How to Apply For further information, please click on the Apply button. If you have any queries, please contact our retained advisor Omar Begg via email with a copy of your CV: Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: May 10. Interviews with Prospectus: May 19 - May 22. Interviews with LSE Students' Union: w/c June 1.
May 08, 2026
Full time
The London School of Economics and Political Science Students' Union (LSESU) is a high-profile, student-led charity representing and supporting over 11,000 students at one of the world's leading social science institutions. Our aim is to help students make the most of all the lifechanging experiences available to them during their time at LSE. The Union plays a vital role in ensuring that student voices shape the LSE experience and influence wider conversations across the higher education sector. We are currently embarking on a defining period of transformation. With a newly appointed Chief Executive in post and a major review of our governance, democratic and commercial strategies underway, we are entering a phase of significant development and growth. Our goal is to balance robust student representation with long-term organisational sustainability, ensuring we deliver maximum impact for the students we serve. We are seeking three experienced and strategic Lay Trustees to join our Board and provide the professional expertise required to navigate this next chapter. One of these appointees will also take on the responsibilities of Deputy Chair, acting as a mentor to our elected student leadership and serving as a vital bridge between the Board and the Executive team. As a Lay Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight, ensuring the Union operates with clarity and accountability. You will use your professional wisdom to coach our student leaders, navigate complex reputational risks, and support the Senior Leadership Team in delivering a renewed partnership strategy. Lay Trustee (one role to be appointed as Deputy Chair) Organisation: LSE Students' Union (LSESU) Remuneration: These roles are a voluntary commitment. Reasonable expenses such as travel or childcare may be claimed. Location: Holborn, Central London (Hybrid). Meetings are held on the LSE campus or virtually. Time commitment: Approximately 10-12 days per year. The Deputy Chair will require an additional 2-4 hours per month for coaching and executive liaison. About you We are seeking seasoned professionals and collaborative leaders with: Established Board Experience: A proven track record of strategic leadership at Board level. This role is intended for an experienced trustee who can provide immediate stability and insight. Specialist Expertise: Significant experience in at least one of our priority areas: Governance & Leadership: Experience as a Chair or Vice-Chair (essential for the Deputy Chair appointment). Commercial & Venue Management: Pragmatic experience in asset maximisation, hospitality, or strategic partnerships. Advocacy & Campaigning: Expertise in navigating legal/regulatory constraints within a charity, think-tank, or government context. HR & People Strategy: Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, high-level complaints, or organisational change. Mentorship & Coaching Skills: A genuine desire to empower young, elected leaders, helping them navigate the complexities of board leadership while respecting democratic boundaries. Strategic Resilience: An "unflappable" approach to risk management, with the ability to remain objective and decisive in a fast-paced, politically active environment. Values-Led Approach: A deep commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life and a passion for student voice, equity, and inclusion. Crucially, you will understand how to provide both support and challenge to a CEO, helping to guide the organisation through a period of transformation with wisdom and pragmatic judgment. How to Apply For further information, please click on the Apply button. If you have any queries, please contact our retained advisor Omar Begg via email with a copy of your CV: Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: May 10. Interviews with Prospectus: May 19 - May 22. Interviews with LSE Students' Union: w/c June 1.
Friends of the Dales is seeking an outstanding Executive Director to lead our next chapter. We are an independent, dynamic and resilient charity working to protect and enhance the special landscapes, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales, while supporting the wellbeing of local communities and encouraging people from all backgrounds to value, enjoy and protect this remarkable place. This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to build on our strong reputation, recent strategic review and ambitious campaigning work. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, bringing energy, credibility and expertise to a charity with a proud history and a growing future. About Friends of the Dales Friends of the Dales is an independent membership and campaigning charity dedicated to the Yorkshire Dales. We campaign on issues including nature recovery, wildlife, farming, access, housing, transport, climate resilience, landscape management and sustainable rural communities. Founded in 1981, we are known for our critical and supportive local voice and our collaborative approach to campaigning and influencing policy. We work with partner organisations, local communities, trustees, volunteers and supporters to protect and improve the Dales for future generations. We also work with the network of National Park Societies and Campaign for National Parks, and we have a strong commitment to widening diversity and inclusion across our charity and the communities we serve. The Role The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, operational management and external representation for the charity. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will be responsible for delivering the Board s strategic direction and business plan, growing the supporter base, strengthening financial resilience and ensuring our campaigning remains impactful and aligned with our mission and values. This is a varied and influential role requiring a confident, collaborative and hands-on leader who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers, members, supporters and external partners to help shape the future of the charity. What We re Looking For We are seeking a candidate with: Senior leadership experience or aligned and transferable experience and skills in a charity, membership organisation or similar environment. Direct experience or transferable experience of campaigning, influencing, advocacy or policy work. Strong organisational leadership and operational management skills. Knowledge and experience of fundraising, membership growth, partnership working and charity operations. The ability to inspire staff, trustees, volunteers, members and supporters. A values-driven approach and a strong understanding of, or connection to, the Yorkshire Dales and the issues affecting it. Experience in a similar setting may be transferable, and we welcome candidates who can demonstrate the skills, insight and leadership needed to succeed in the role. Working Arrangements This is a permanent role, offered as either: Part-time: 4 days per week, or. Full-time: 37 hours per week. The salary is £50,000 per annum FTE, with part-time hours paid pro rata. The role is based at Canal Wharf, Eshton Road, Gargrave, BD23 3PN, with some flexibility around working hours and location by agreement. Regular travel across the Yorkshire Dales and occasional evening and weekend working will be required. Ideally, the successful candidate will live in, or within approximately 30 miles of, the perimeter of the Yorkshire Dales. We offer: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years service, plus English bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours. Additional paid leave over the Christmas and New Year office closure. An enhanced employer pension contribution of 5% via NEST. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship. How to Apply To apply please read the full candidate briefing - available on the Friends of the Dales website - and submit: A current CV, including any gaps in employment. A supporting statement of no more than 2,000 words, explaining why you wish to apply and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Details of two referees, including one from your current or most recent senior leadership role, with confirmation that you are happy for us to contact them if shortlisted. Any dates when you may be unavailable or difficult to contact. Any adjustments or accommodations you may require at the interview or presentation stage. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-day selection event in the Yorkshire Dales, including a short presentation and panel interview. Full details of the presentation topic and interview questions will be shared in advance. Recruitment Timetable Monday 18 May 2026, 5pm: Closing date. Week commencing 25 May 2026: Review of applications and shortlisting. Week commencing 15 June 2026: Shortlisted candidates invited to the Yorkshire Dales selection day. Week commencing 29 June 2026: Candidates informed of outcome. Equal Opportunities Friends of the Dales is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and we will respect the privacy of any initial approach or expression of interest, whether formal or informal. Informal Discussion For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Riley, Chair of Trustees after reviewing the appointment brief.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Friends of the Dales is seeking an outstanding Executive Director to lead our next chapter. We are an independent, dynamic and resilient charity working to protect and enhance the special landscapes, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales, while supporting the wellbeing of local communities and encouraging people from all backgrounds to value, enjoy and protect this remarkable place. This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to build on our strong reputation, recent strategic review and ambitious campaigning work. We are looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, bringing energy, credibility and expertise to a charity with a proud history and a growing future. About Friends of the Dales Friends of the Dales is an independent membership and campaigning charity dedicated to the Yorkshire Dales. We campaign on issues including nature recovery, wildlife, farming, access, housing, transport, climate resilience, landscape management and sustainable rural communities. Founded in 1981, we are known for our critical and supportive local voice and our collaborative approach to campaigning and influencing policy. We work with partner organisations, local communities, trustees, volunteers and supporters to protect and improve the Dales for future generations. We also work with the network of National Park Societies and Campaign for National Parks, and we have a strong commitment to widening diversity and inclusion across our charity and the communities we serve. The Role The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, operational management and external representation for the charity. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will be responsible for delivering the Board s strategic direction and business plan, growing the supporter base, strengthening financial resilience and ensuring our campaigning remains impactful and aligned with our mission and values. This is a varied and influential role requiring a confident, collaborative and hands-on leader who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers, members, supporters and external partners to help shape the future of the charity. What We re Looking For We are seeking a candidate with: Senior leadership experience or aligned and transferable experience and skills in a charity, membership organisation or similar environment. Direct experience or transferable experience of campaigning, influencing, advocacy or policy work. Strong organisational leadership and operational management skills. Knowledge and experience of fundraising, membership growth, partnership working and charity operations. The ability to inspire staff, trustees, volunteers, members and supporters. A values-driven approach and a strong understanding of, or connection to, the Yorkshire Dales and the issues affecting it. Experience in a similar setting may be transferable, and we welcome candidates who can demonstrate the skills, insight and leadership needed to succeed in the role. Working Arrangements This is a permanent role, offered as either: Part-time: 4 days per week, or. Full-time: 37 hours per week. The salary is £50,000 per annum FTE, with part-time hours paid pro rata. The role is based at Canal Wharf, Eshton Road, Gargrave, BD23 3PN, with some flexibility around working hours and location by agreement. Regular travel across the Yorkshire Dales and occasional evening and weekend working will be required. Ideally, the successful candidate will live in, or within approximately 30 miles of, the perimeter of the Yorkshire Dales. We offer: 22 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after five years service, plus English bank holidays, pro rata for part-time hours. Additional paid leave over the Christmas and New Year office closure. An enhanced employer pension contribution of 5% via NEST. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship. How to Apply To apply please read the full candidate briefing - available on the Friends of the Dales website - and submit: A current CV, including any gaps in employment. A supporting statement of no more than 2,000 words, explaining why you wish to apply and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Details of two referees, including one from your current or most recent senior leadership role, with confirmation that you are happy for us to contact them if shortlisted. Any dates when you may be unavailable or difficult to contact. Any adjustments or accommodations you may require at the interview or presentation stage. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one-day selection event in the Yorkshire Dales, including a short presentation and panel interview. Full details of the presentation topic and interview questions will be shared in advance. Recruitment Timetable Monday 18 May 2026, 5pm: Closing date. Week commencing 25 May 2026: Review of applications and shortlisting. Week commencing 15 June 2026: Shortlisted candidates invited to the Yorkshire Dales selection day. Week commencing 29 June 2026: Candidates informed of outcome. Equal Opportunities Friends of the Dales is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and we will respect the privacy of any initial approach or expression of interest, whether formal or informal. Informal Discussion For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jonathan Riley, Chair of Trustees after reviewing the appointment brief.
AMERICAN MUSEUM IN BRITAIN
Limpley Stoke, Somerset
Trustee Role The Museum is a registered charity and carries out its charitable objectives through the presentation of its historic rooms, its decorative art and folk-art collections, and its special exhibitions, learning programmes, and gardens. Our organisation is the only one of its kind outside the boundaries of the United States. We welcomed over 60,000 visitors last year, most of them British. The American Museum & Gardens is looking for new trustees to join us in shaping our future as we embark on a period of significant growth. You will help us to achieve our mission to educate, stimulate and inspire our visitors to further the understanding of American history and culture. Building on the success of the development of our magnificent gardens the Museum now has ambitious plans to develop our historic rooms, displays of decorative art and folk-art collections, exhibitions and learning programmes. You will be working alongside our Chair, Thomas Sheppard DL, who was appointed in 2025, and our new Director Lucy Littlewood, who joined us in March of this year. Who we are looking for: We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can make a strong contribution to the oversight and governance of the charity and support the next phase of the Museum's development, especially those with experience of philanthropy, commercial income generation and financial investment, marketing and communications. We are keen to receive applications from people with a wide range of life experiences. Who we are: The American Museum & Gardens is entering a bold new chapter - one defined by growth, transformation, and transatlantic engagement. As the only museum of Americana outside the United States, the Museum offers a unique platform for cultural exchange, storytelling, and public engagement. Set in 120 acres of historic parkland just outside the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, American Museum & Gardens combines the tranquility of the countryside with the cultural vibrancy of the city. It is a destination for families, learners, and explorers - offering immersive exhibitions, beautiful gardens, and a rich programme of events. Why now: The Museum is adapting to a fast changing economic, social and cultural environment and has ambitious capital plans. We are currently shaping a new vision for the future of the organisation which will help us to achieve bold ambitions and long-term sustainability. Three experienced Trustees have recently come to the ends of their terms, and we wish to renew and diversify the skills represented on our Board. We ask that you dedicate the time and effort required to fully participate as a Trustee. This includes meeting four times a year either in Bath, London, or virtually, as well as participating in sub committees and visiting the Museum for exhibitions and events. What's in it for you: This is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the only Museum dedicated to American arts and culture outside of the USA, and to shape its future. You'll be sharing your expertise with and learning from fellow Trustees as well as our exceptionally talented staff and volunteers. Most importantly you will be playing a key role in the Museum's future. How to apply: We will provide full support, training and induction for new Trustees. Please download the Trustee role description for further information via the button below. To apply please send your CV, a short summary of experience and a paragraph describing the contribution you can make to Joy Hutchinson. You are also welcome to call Thomas or Anne for an informal conversation, please contact Joy in the first instance if you wish to do so. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 1st June 2026.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Trustee Role The Museum is a registered charity and carries out its charitable objectives through the presentation of its historic rooms, its decorative art and folk-art collections, and its special exhibitions, learning programmes, and gardens. Our organisation is the only one of its kind outside the boundaries of the United States. We welcomed over 60,000 visitors last year, most of them British. The American Museum & Gardens is looking for new trustees to join us in shaping our future as we embark on a period of significant growth. You will help us to achieve our mission to educate, stimulate and inspire our visitors to further the understanding of American history and culture. Building on the success of the development of our magnificent gardens the Museum now has ambitious plans to develop our historic rooms, displays of decorative art and folk-art collections, exhibitions and learning programmes. You will be working alongside our Chair, Thomas Sheppard DL, who was appointed in 2025, and our new Director Lucy Littlewood, who joined us in March of this year. Who we are looking for: We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can make a strong contribution to the oversight and governance of the charity and support the next phase of the Museum's development, especially those with experience of philanthropy, commercial income generation and financial investment, marketing and communications. We are keen to receive applications from people with a wide range of life experiences. Who we are: The American Museum & Gardens is entering a bold new chapter - one defined by growth, transformation, and transatlantic engagement. As the only museum of Americana outside the United States, the Museum offers a unique platform for cultural exchange, storytelling, and public engagement. Set in 120 acres of historic parkland just outside the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, American Museum & Gardens combines the tranquility of the countryside with the cultural vibrancy of the city. It is a destination for families, learners, and explorers - offering immersive exhibitions, beautiful gardens, and a rich programme of events. Why now: The Museum is adapting to a fast changing economic, social and cultural environment and has ambitious capital plans. We are currently shaping a new vision for the future of the organisation which will help us to achieve bold ambitions and long-term sustainability. Three experienced Trustees have recently come to the ends of their terms, and we wish to renew and diversify the skills represented on our Board. We ask that you dedicate the time and effort required to fully participate as a Trustee. This includes meeting four times a year either in Bath, London, or virtually, as well as participating in sub committees and visiting the Museum for exhibitions and events. What's in it for you: This is an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the only Museum dedicated to American arts and culture outside of the USA, and to shape its future. You'll be sharing your expertise with and learning from fellow Trustees as well as our exceptionally talented staff and volunteers. Most importantly you will be playing a key role in the Museum's future. How to apply: We will provide full support, training and induction for new Trustees. Please download the Trustee role description for further information via the button below. To apply please send your CV, a short summary of experience and a paragraph describing the contribution you can make to Joy Hutchinson. You are also welcome to call Thomas or Anne for an informal conversation, please contact Joy in the first instance if you wish to do so. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026 and interviews will take place week commencing 1st June 2026.
Director of Fundraising - London office / hybrid (2 days per week) Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum : Full time, permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a national charity supporting people affected by spinal cord injury, to recruit their new Director of Fundraising . This is a pivotal, senior leadership role at an exciting point in this charity organisation's journey. With income at £3.6m and plans to reach £5m by 2030 , the Director of Fundraising will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth and further developing the organisation's high performing, values led fundraising function. About the organisation Founded in 1986, the charity exists to ensure that no one faces spinal cord injury alone. Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury. The charity provides life changing services including mentoring, wheelchair skills training, family support, residential courses and return to work. Their Limitless Ambition strategy () sets out bold plans to expand reach, deepen impact and strengthen the organisation for the future. The role Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum Full time, permanent role Generous annual leave and pension Strong commitment to flexible working and inclusion Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) employer Hybrid working, 2 office days per week ( Wandsworth, South London ) As Director of Fundraising , you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO and leading income growth across a broad and diversified fundraising portfolio. You will: Lead delivery of fundraising strategy , growing income from £3.6m to £5m+ Provide inspiring leadership to senior fundraising leaders and teams Strengthen fundraising systems, performance frameworks and governance Build strong relationships with trustees, the Fundraising Development Board, major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations Champion ethical, values led and inclusive fundraising practice Use insight, data and innovation (including responsible use of new technologies) to improve performance and decision making This is a role for a strategic, credible leader who enjoys translating ambition into income and impact. About you You will bring a strong track record of leading and delivering significant fundraising growth, alongside: Senior leadership experience within fundraising Expertise across high value income streams (corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts/foundations,) Experience working with boards, senior volunteers and high level stakeholders Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, financial awareness and communication skills A leadership style that is collaborative, values driven and inclusive Alignment with the organisation's values and mission Experience in health, disability or adjacent sectors is welcome, but not essential. Location Hybrid working, with offices based in Wandsworth, South London . How to apply To request a full application pack, please submit your updated CV. Key dates Closing date: Wednesday 13th May Invitations to interview: 18th May First stage interviews (online): 26th May Second stage interviews (in person): 2nd June Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with .
May 07, 2026
Full time
Director of Fundraising - London office / hybrid (2 days per week) Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum : Full time, permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a national charity supporting people affected by spinal cord injury, to recruit their new Director of Fundraising . This is a pivotal, senior leadership role at an exciting point in this charity organisation's journey. With income at £3.6m and plans to reach £5m by 2030 , the Director of Fundraising will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth and further developing the organisation's high performing, values led fundraising function. About the organisation Founded in 1986, the charity exists to ensure that no one faces spinal cord injury alone. Every two hours, someone in the UK sustains a spinal cord injury. The charity provides life changing services including mentoring, wheelchair skills training, family support, residential courses and return to work. Their Limitless Ambition strategy () sets out bold plans to expand reach, deepen impact and strengthen the organisation for the future. The role Salary: £72,000 - £80,000 per annum Full time, permanent role Generous annual leave and pension Strong commitment to flexible working and inclusion Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) employer Hybrid working, 2 office days per week ( Wandsworth, South London ) As Director of Fundraising , you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO and leading income growth across a broad and diversified fundraising portfolio. You will: Lead delivery of fundraising strategy , growing income from £3.6m to £5m+ Provide inspiring leadership to senior fundraising leaders and teams Strengthen fundraising systems, performance frameworks and governance Build strong relationships with trustees, the Fundraising Development Board, major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations Champion ethical, values led and inclusive fundraising practice Use insight, data and innovation (including responsible use of new technologies) to improve performance and decision making This is a role for a strategic, credible leader who enjoys translating ambition into income and impact. About you You will bring a strong track record of leading and delivering significant fundraising growth, alongside: Senior leadership experience within fundraising Expertise across high value income streams (corporate partnerships, major gifts, trusts/foundations,) Experience working with boards, senior volunteers and high level stakeholders Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, financial awareness and communication skills A leadership style that is collaborative, values driven and inclusive Alignment with the organisation's values and mission Experience in health, disability or adjacent sectors is welcome, but not essential. Location Hybrid working, with offices based in Wandsworth, South London . How to apply To request a full application pack, please submit your updated CV. Key dates Closing date: Wednesday 13th May Invitations to interview: 18th May First stage interviews (online): 26th May Second stage interviews (in person): 2nd June Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with .
We are a growing movement of people with lived experience, working together to change how recovery is understood, supported and delivered - not just in communities, but across whole systems. Over the past few years, we've built something powerful: a recovery community of over 2,000 people, a voice that is being heard and a model that is influencing how services are designed. Now, we are stepping into our next chapter. Following the resignation of our Chair, we are looking for a new Chair of Trustees, someone who doesn't just want to oversee a charity, but who wants to help lead a movement. We are also recruiting new Trustees who bring expertise, perspective and energy. We are looking for people who are willing to challenge, support and help us go further. This is not about maintaining the status quo. This is about helping us push boundaries, shift power, and continue building something that genuinely changes lives. If you think you have the experience, skills and commitment for a role on our Board, we would love to hear from you. Chair of Trustees ABOUT THE ROLE Yes, governance matters. Yes, structure matters. But this role is about more than agendas and compliance. As Chair, you will help hold the space between grassroots energy and strategic leadership, ensuring we stay true to our values while continuing to grow, influence and evolve. You will work closely with the CEO, not just as oversight, but as a trusted partner, offering support, challenge and perspective as the organisation navigates growth, complexity and opportunity. You will lead a Board that reflects our ambition: thoughtful, committed, and not afraid to ask difficult questions. Most importantly, you will help ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of everything we do, not as a token, but as a driving force for change. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are not looking for someone who simply wants to "give back" from a distance. We are looking for someone who: Understands the power of lived experience, whether personally or professionally Is comfortable operating in a space that is evolving, sometimes messy, and full of energy Can balance governance with humanity Is willing to challenge constructively and be challenged in return Believes that systems can and should change You will bring experience of Chairing a charity, but more importantly, you will bring curiosity, humility and a genuine commitment to our mission. Trustee Opportunities ROLE OF A TRUSTEE Alongside the Chair, we are also seeking to strengthen our Board through the recruitment of new Trustees.We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Legal Financial / Accountancy Governance Fundraising & Income Generation Networks / Partnerships Trustees will: Contribute to strategic direction and decision-making Ensure effective governance and oversight Monitor financial performance and organisational risk Act as ambassadors for the organisation Support the CEO and senior team through insight and expertise WE'RE LOOKING FOR : Professional knowledge Real-world perspective Honest challenge A willingness to listen and learn You don't need to have been a Trustee before. But you do need to care and be ready to contribute. Time commitment: Quarterly Board meetings, plus occasional additional meetings and preparation time. The Chair role will require additional time. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for the role of Chair or Trustee, please send: A copy of your CV A short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability Details of two referees Send applications to: For more information about the roles, please take a look at our application pack.
May 07, 2026
Full time
We are a growing movement of people with lived experience, working together to change how recovery is understood, supported and delivered - not just in communities, but across whole systems. Over the past few years, we've built something powerful: a recovery community of over 2,000 people, a voice that is being heard and a model that is influencing how services are designed. Now, we are stepping into our next chapter. Following the resignation of our Chair, we are looking for a new Chair of Trustees, someone who doesn't just want to oversee a charity, but who wants to help lead a movement. We are also recruiting new Trustees who bring expertise, perspective and energy. We are looking for people who are willing to challenge, support and help us go further. This is not about maintaining the status quo. This is about helping us push boundaries, shift power, and continue building something that genuinely changes lives. If you think you have the experience, skills and commitment for a role on our Board, we would love to hear from you. Chair of Trustees ABOUT THE ROLE Yes, governance matters. Yes, structure matters. But this role is about more than agendas and compliance. As Chair, you will help hold the space between grassroots energy and strategic leadership, ensuring we stay true to our values while continuing to grow, influence and evolve. You will work closely with the CEO, not just as oversight, but as a trusted partner, offering support, challenge and perspective as the organisation navigates growth, complexity and opportunity. You will lead a Board that reflects our ambition: thoughtful, committed, and not afraid to ask difficult questions. Most importantly, you will help ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of everything we do, not as a token, but as a driving force for change. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are not looking for someone who simply wants to "give back" from a distance. We are looking for someone who: Understands the power of lived experience, whether personally or professionally Is comfortable operating in a space that is evolving, sometimes messy, and full of energy Can balance governance with humanity Is willing to challenge constructively and be challenged in return Believes that systems can and should change You will bring experience of Chairing a charity, but more importantly, you will bring curiosity, humility and a genuine commitment to our mission. Trustee Opportunities ROLE OF A TRUSTEE Alongside the Chair, we are also seeking to strengthen our Board through the recruitment of new Trustees.We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Legal Financial / Accountancy Governance Fundraising & Income Generation Networks / Partnerships Trustees will: Contribute to strategic direction and decision-making Ensure effective governance and oversight Monitor financial performance and organisational risk Act as ambassadors for the organisation Support the CEO and senior team through insight and expertise WE'RE LOOKING FOR : Professional knowledge Real-world perspective Honest challenge A willingness to listen and learn You don't need to have been a Trustee before. But you do need to care and be ready to contribute. Time commitment: Quarterly Board meetings, plus occasional additional meetings and preparation time. The Chair role will require additional time. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for the role of Chair or Trustee, please send: A copy of your CV A short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability Details of two referees Send applications to: For more information about the roles, please take a look at our application pack.
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre
Wrexham, Clwyd
As Treasurer, you will support financial sustainability and vital counselling services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse across North Wales. About Stepping Stones North Wales Stepping Stones is a charity based in North Wales that offers free individual counselling, support, psychoeducational courses and resources as well as group work to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. What will you be doing? The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the Charity's financial affairs in line with best practice, the governing document, and all legal and regulatory requirements. They will regularly report to the Board of Trustees on the organisation's financial position and overall financial health. The Treasurer will ensure that robust and appropriate financial controls, systems, and procedures are in place and operating effectively. Please see candidate pack (by follow the link provided) for further details. Time commitment and location Quarterly Board meetings (mostly online, with one in person in Wrexham), with a longer AGM in October. Around 1 hour per month reviewing financial information, plus occasional reading. Optional attendance at counsellor development days. The role requires approximately 3-4 hours per month. What are we looking for? We're looking for a financially confident, values driven individual who can bring clarity and sound judgement to financial matters. You'll be comfortable managing budgets, interpreting financial data, and communicating insights clearly. A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) is preferred, with training available for those new to charity finance. You'll have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and high integrity. Experience in charity finance, fund accounting, grant reporting, or financial risk management would be an advantage. You'll be committed to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands on approach. Reliable, flexible, and collaborative, you'll contribute positively to discussions, offer constructive challenge, and help foster a strong Board culture. Resilience and the ability to navigate complex environments are essential. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented on trustee boards, and those passionate about advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and accessible, offering reasonable adjustments where needed to support all applicants. What difference will you make? By joining our Trustee Board, you'll become part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation where your time and expertise are truly valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-helping ensure survivors across North Wales and beyond can access the support they need and deserve. This role offers the chance to contribute to the next phase of growth for a vital, survivor centred charity, while developing your leadership skills and gaining valuable experience in governance. You'll work collaboratively with others, using your skills to make a real difference, and will be reimbursed for reasonable out of pocket expenses. Before you apply The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting SSNW with their Treasurer recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply, please send a CV with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to our Board. Please add anything else that you think is relevant to your application. This might include personal, organisational or counselling experience; paid or unpaid work etc. If you would like to talk to one of the TrusteeWorks team or the Chair of the Trustee Board at SSNW before you apply, please contact the TrusteeWorks team to arrange it. Please send applications and enquiries to: Deadline Applications will be accepted until 9am on Monday the 1st of June.
May 07, 2026
Full time
As Treasurer, you will support financial sustainability and vital counselling services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse across North Wales. About Stepping Stones North Wales Stepping Stones is a charity based in North Wales that offers free individual counselling, support, psychoeducational courses and resources as well as group work to adult survivors of child sexual abuse. What will you be doing? The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing the Charity's financial affairs in line with best practice, the governing document, and all legal and regulatory requirements. They will regularly report to the Board of Trustees on the organisation's financial position and overall financial health. The Treasurer will ensure that robust and appropriate financial controls, systems, and procedures are in place and operating effectively. Please see candidate pack (by follow the link provided) for further details. Time commitment and location Quarterly Board meetings (mostly online, with one in person in Wrexham), with a longer AGM in October. Around 1 hour per month reviewing financial information, plus occasional reading. Optional attendance at counsellor development days. The role requires approximately 3-4 hours per month. What are we looking for? We're looking for a financially confident, values driven individual who can bring clarity and sound judgement to financial matters. You'll be comfortable managing budgets, interpreting financial data, and communicating insights clearly. A qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) is preferred, with training available for those new to charity finance. You'll have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and high integrity. Experience in charity finance, fund accounting, grant reporting, or financial risk management would be an advantage. You'll be committed to supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands on approach. Reliable, flexible, and collaborative, you'll contribute positively to discussions, offer constructive challenge, and help foster a strong Board culture. Resilience and the ability to navigate complex environments are essential. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented on trustee boards, and those passionate about advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and accessible, offering reasonable adjustments where needed to support all applicants. What difference will you make? By joining our Trustee Board, you'll become part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation where your time and expertise are truly valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-helping ensure survivors across North Wales and beyond can access the support they need and deserve. This role offers the chance to contribute to the next phase of growth for a vital, survivor centred charity, while developing your leadership skills and gaining valuable experience in governance. You'll work collaboratively with others, using your skills to make a real difference, and will be reimbursed for reasonable out of pocket expenses. Before you apply The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting SSNW with their Treasurer recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply, please send a CV with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to our Board. Please add anything else that you think is relevant to your application. This might include personal, organisational or counselling experience; paid or unpaid work etc. If you would like to talk to one of the TrusteeWorks team or the Chair of the Trustee Board at SSNW before you apply, please contact the TrusteeWorks team to arrange it. Please send applications and enquiries to: Deadline Applications will be accepted until 9am on Monday the 1st of June.
Support Pure Insight as Interim Chief Executive, providing stability, handover support and income generation leadership for a vital care-experienced young people s charity. Location: Hybrid, primarily remote with regular travel across Greater Manchester Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 21st May 2026. About Pure Insight Pure Insight is a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care to build positive, fulfilling and connected lives. Founded and shaped by people with lived experience, the charity understands the realities many care-experienced young people face and provides long-term, trauma-informed support that helps them feel valued, supported and not alone. Our work spans mentoring, emotional well-being and mental health support, peer and group activity, support for care leaver parents, employment support and close work with local authorities and other partners. At the heart of Pure Insight is a belief in belonging, long-term support and community. The charity is ambitious for the future and is looking for a CEO who can help shape that future with care, clarity and courage. About the role This is an important interim role for a well-regarded charity supporting care-experienced young people across the North West. Following dedicated leadership from the founder CEO, who will be leaving the organisation in July, Pure Insight is looking for an interim leader who can provide stability, support a strong handover and help the charity maintain momentum while the permanent CEO recruitment process progresses. The interim CEO will join at a critical point for the organisation. Ideally starting in early to mid-June, you will work closely with the founder CEO ahead of her departure, helping to capture knowledge, strengthen continuity and ensure the organisation is well placed for the months ahead. Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board, the Interim CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity for an initial period expected to run until at least the end of September. The immediate priorities for the interim CEO will include supporting operational leadership, ensuring a smooth handover, maintaining organisational focus and bringing additional capacity around fundraising, bid writing and income generation you will ensure the charity can continue to build financial resilience during the interim period. This is likely to be a part-time interim role, anticipated to be around three days per week. The organisation is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, ideally in early to mid-June, to allow for a meaningful handover period with the outgoing founder CEO. The successful candidate will help ensure that Pure Insight remains stable, focused and well supported during this leadership transition. You will work closely with the senior team, trustees and outgoing CEO to capture key organisational knowledge, maintain service quality, support operational decision-making and provide confidence to staff, funders and partners. Key responsibilities Provide calm, values-led interim leadership during a period of transition. Work closely with the outgoing founder CEO to support an effective handover. Provide operational oversight and support to the senior team. Maintain focus on service quality, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. Support fundraising, bid writing and income generation activity. Work with the Chair and Board to ensure organisational stability and continuity. Help prepare the charity for the arrival of a permanent CEO. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced interim or senior charity leader who can quickly build trust, bring structure and provide steady leadership. You will be comfortable working in a small, emotionally sensitive and mission-led organisation. You will understand the importance of continuity, communication and judgement during a leadership transition. The ideal candidate will bring: Senior leadership experience in a charity or mission-driven organisation. Experience as a CEO, Interim CEO, Director or senior operational leader. Strong operational and people leadership skills. Experience in fundraising, bid writing or income generation. The ability to support a founder-led handover with care and sensitivity. Good judgement, emotional intelligence and a calm leadership style. An understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding or working with vulnerable young people. Why join Pure Insight? This is a meaningful opportunity to support a well-regarded charity at an important moment in its development. You will help provide continuity for a committed team, an engaged Board and the young people Pure Insight supports, while contributing practical leadership, fundraising insight and transition support. For an experienced interim leader, this is a chance to make a tangible difference quickly, helping Pure Insight move through change with confidence, care and stability. Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website where you will find full details of the role and how to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 21st May 2026.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Support Pure Insight as Interim Chief Executive, providing stability, handover support and income generation leadership for a vital care-experienced young people s charity. Location: Hybrid, primarily remote with regular travel across Greater Manchester Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 21st May 2026. About Pure Insight Pure Insight is a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care to build positive, fulfilling and connected lives. Founded and shaped by people with lived experience, the charity understands the realities many care-experienced young people face and provides long-term, trauma-informed support that helps them feel valued, supported and not alone. Our work spans mentoring, emotional well-being and mental health support, peer and group activity, support for care leaver parents, employment support and close work with local authorities and other partners. At the heart of Pure Insight is a belief in belonging, long-term support and community. The charity is ambitious for the future and is looking for a CEO who can help shape that future with care, clarity and courage. About the role This is an important interim role for a well-regarded charity supporting care-experienced young people across the North West. Following dedicated leadership from the founder CEO, who will be leaving the organisation in July, Pure Insight is looking for an interim leader who can provide stability, support a strong handover and help the charity maintain momentum while the permanent CEO recruitment process progresses. The interim CEO will join at a critical point for the organisation. Ideally starting in early to mid-June, you will work closely with the founder CEO ahead of her departure, helping to capture knowledge, strengthen continuity and ensure the organisation is well placed for the months ahead. Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board, the Interim CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity for an initial period expected to run until at least the end of September. The immediate priorities for the interim CEO will include supporting operational leadership, ensuring a smooth handover, maintaining organisational focus and bringing additional capacity around fundraising, bid writing and income generation you will ensure the charity can continue to build financial resilience during the interim period. This is likely to be a part-time interim role, anticipated to be around three days per week. The organisation is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, ideally in early to mid-June, to allow for a meaningful handover period with the outgoing founder CEO. The successful candidate will help ensure that Pure Insight remains stable, focused and well supported during this leadership transition. You will work closely with the senior team, trustees and outgoing CEO to capture key organisational knowledge, maintain service quality, support operational decision-making and provide confidence to staff, funders and partners. Key responsibilities Provide calm, values-led interim leadership during a period of transition. Work closely with the outgoing founder CEO to support an effective handover. Provide operational oversight and support to the senior team. Maintain focus on service quality, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. Support fundraising, bid writing and income generation activity. Work with the Chair and Board to ensure organisational stability and continuity. Help prepare the charity for the arrival of a permanent CEO. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced interim or senior charity leader who can quickly build trust, bring structure and provide steady leadership. You will be comfortable working in a small, emotionally sensitive and mission-led organisation. You will understand the importance of continuity, communication and judgement during a leadership transition. The ideal candidate will bring: Senior leadership experience in a charity or mission-driven organisation. Experience as a CEO, Interim CEO, Director or senior operational leader. Strong operational and people leadership skills. Experience in fundraising, bid writing or income generation. The ability to support a founder-led handover with care and sensitivity. Good judgement, emotional intelligence and a calm leadership style. An understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding or working with vulnerable young people. Why join Pure Insight? This is a meaningful opportunity to support a well-regarded charity at an important moment in its development. You will help provide continuity for a committed team, an engaged Board and the young people Pure Insight supports, while contributing practical leadership, fundraising insight and transition support. For an experienced interim leader, this is a chance to make a tangible difference quickly, helping Pure Insight move through change with confidence, care and stability. Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website where you will find full details of the role and how to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 21st May 2026.
Are you an Experienced PA/EA?Are you looking for 20-24 hrs a week? - With some flexibility? Would you like to work for a Charity? If so, Reed are exclusively supporting the below role.Initially being offered on a Temp basis for 3 months - with the option to potentially go perm. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide professional, confidential support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for an EA or PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing irregular and reactive workloads, and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders. The role combines core executive support, governance and board liaison, and organisational coordination. The workload is largely driven by incoming priorities rather than proactive diary filling, requiring strong judgement, adaptability, and excellent attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support Provide high-level EA support including diary and email management Manage and prioritise irregular and varied tasks as they arise Prepare, format and brand documents Review contracts and correspondence, tagging individuals for action or response Act as a key point of contact, facilitating effective communication across the organisation Board Liaison & Governance Liaise with a Board trustees Support the Chair with governance administration Prepare board agendas and papers Transfer and track actions Take accurate minutes for bi-monthly Board meetings (held on Mondays from 5:30pm, lasting approximately two hours) Facilitation & Coordination Facilitate action plans across teams Support health and safety coordination Book and liaise with contractors as required Ensure timely follow-up and accurate coordination of actions Confidentiality & Integrity Handle highly sensitive information Maintain strict confidentiality at all times Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Experience supporting senior leaders and/or boards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information Proficiency in Microsoft Office This role requires: An Enhanced DBS check For Immediate consideration - please apply now!
May 07, 2026
Seasonal
Are you an Experienced PA/EA?Are you looking for 20-24 hrs a week? - With some flexibility? Would you like to work for a Charity? If so, Reed are exclusively supporting the below role.Initially being offered on a Temp basis for 3 months - with the option to potentially go perm. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide professional, confidential support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for an EA or PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable managing irregular and reactive workloads, and enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders. The role combines core executive support, governance and board liaison, and organisational coordination. The workload is largely driven by incoming priorities rather than proactive diary filling, requiring strong judgement, adaptability, and excellent attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support Provide high-level EA support including diary and email management Manage and prioritise irregular and varied tasks as they arise Prepare, format and brand documents Review contracts and correspondence, tagging individuals for action or response Act as a key point of contact, facilitating effective communication across the organisation Board Liaison & Governance Liaise with a Board trustees Support the Chair with governance administration Prepare board agendas and papers Transfer and track actions Take accurate minutes for bi-monthly Board meetings (held on Mondays from 5:30pm, lasting approximately two hours) Facilitation & Coordination Facilitate action plans across teams Support health and safety coordination Book and liaise with contractors as required Ensure timely follow-up and accurate coordination of actions Confidentiality & Integrity Handle highly sensitive information Maintain strict confidentiality at all times Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Experience supporting senior leaders and/or boards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information Proficiency in Microsoft Office This role requires: An Enhanced DBS check For Immediate consideration - please apply now!
About the Role We are seeking an experienced freelance Finance Committee Clerk to support the administration and governance of our Finance Committee. This is a light-touch but important role, providing professional clerking support to ensure our committee meetings are well-structured, properly documented, and compliant with good governance practice. The Finance Committee meets four times per year and comprises five members: the Treasurer (Chair), the CEO, and three trustees. The clerk plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping meetings running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Coordinate meeting dates, send invitations, and manage attendance ahead of each quarterly meeting Prepare and circulate agendas in collaboration with the Chair and CEO (at least two weeks before each meeting) Confirm quorum and ensure all supporting papers are distributed no later than five working days before the meeting Attend all Finance Committee meetings and take accurate, concise minutes capturing key discussion points, decisions made, and action points with owners and deadlines Circulate draft minutes to the Chair within one week of each meeting and finalise following review Maintain a live log of action points and follow up with relevant staff ahead of the next meeting Maintain a secure archive of all meeting documents and decisions for audit and continuity purposes Person Specification Essential Proven experience clerking for a Board, committee, or similar governance body (charity, housing association, NHS, local government, or equivalent) Excellent minute-taking skills able to capture decisions and actions accurately and concisely Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion able to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) Desirable Familiarity with charity governance frameworks and sector norms Experience working with finance-focused committees or boards Understanding of committee papers such as management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts (financial expertise is not required) Terms of Engagement This is a freelance engagement. The successful candidate will be self-employed and will invoice us on a quarterly basis. A short services agreement will be provided covering scope, fee, confidentiality, and notice period.
May 07, 2026
Full time
About the Role We are seeking an experienced freelance Finance Committee Clerk to support the administration and governance of our Finance Committee. This is a light-touch but important role, providing professional clerking support to ensure our committee meetings are well-structured, properly documented, and compliant with good governance practice. The Finance Committee meets four times per year and comprises five members: the Treasurer (Chair), the CEO, and three trustees. The clerk plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping meetings running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Coordinate meeting dates, send invitations, and manage attendance ahead of each quarterly meeting Prepare and circulate agendas in collaboration with the Chair and CEO (at least two weeks before each meeting) Confirm quorum and ensure all supporting papers are distributed no later than five working days before the meeting Attend all Finance Committee meetings and take accurate, concise minutes capturing key discussion points, decisions made, and action points with owners and deadlines Circulate draft minutes to the Chair within one week of each meeting and finalise following review Maintain a live log of action points and follow up with relevant staff ahead of the next meeting Maintain a secure archive of all meeting documents and decisions for audit and continuity purposes Person Specification Essential Proven experience clerking for a Board, committee, or similar governance body (charity, housing association, NHS, local government, or equivalent) Excellent minute-taking skills able to capture decisions and actions accurately and concisely Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion able to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) Desirable Familiarity with charity governance frameworks and sector norms Experience working with finance-focused committees or boards Understanding of committee papers such as management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts (financial expertise is not required) Terms of Engagement This is a freelance engagement. The successful candidate will be self-employed and will invoice us on a quarterly basis. A short services agreement will be provided covering scope, fee, confidentiality, and notice period.
Accountable to: CEO Place of work : The Southmead Project, BS10 6AS Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Interview date: Friday 29th May Salary: £48,000 p/a pro rata Contract: 1 year fixed term (covering a maternity leave position) The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We welcome people of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language, religion and cultural background. We value the differences between people and affirm each person as an individual. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of that person s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of that person s choice Employer pension contribution of 5% Generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave Cycle to work scheme Optional private counselling for up to 12 sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person s choice Therapeutic Management To manage and support a staff team, including the Head of Active Recovery, a Counselling Lead, Nexus Counselling Manager, a Family Support Group Facilitator, and administrators. To oversee all of the charity s therapeutic services and ensure that efficient and high-quality services are delivered. To be the charity s Designated Safeguarding Lead to respond effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns. To ensure staff are sufficiently trained in adult and child safeguarding and that training records are kept up-to-date. To oversee the charity s pre-trial therapy processes and be a point of contact for the police. To develop and improve the charity s therapeutic services, including any expansion of the services. To manage therapeutic recruitment, inductions and training. To hold monthly staff meetings and service team meetings when needed. To oversee the individual and group supervision arrangements and reporting for all staff. To manage and have overall responsibility for the ongoing use of an online Case Management System, ensuring that data is inputted accurately for reporting purposes. To support the charity s quality assurance and development of its services through monitoring and responding to client feedback and outcomes data. To develop the charity s survivor voice work and ensure that the charity s services are informed by survivors and their lived experience. To manage any complaints raised by clients. Leadership To work collaboratively as part of a Leadership Team to make decisions and resolve issues affecting the day-to-day running of the charity and management of its staff team. To strategically plan and develop the therapeutic services of the charity. To develop relationships with partner agencies and professionals to raise awareness of our therapeutic services and strengthen our work. To build and maintain a positive working relationship with the Board of Trustees. To attend and contribute to trustee meetings and trustee working group meetings, reporting on the therapeutic services and any clinical matters arising. To assist in promoting the charity by attending all relevant meetings directly connected with your work. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity. Client Work To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online / by phone and face-to-face, with a caseload of approximately 4 clients. To maintain confidential and accurate counselling notes of all sessions. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. To work to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical guidelines. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Person Specification ESSENTIAL: Diploma in Counselling (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course or equivalent); and to have BACP accreditation or be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent. To be a registered member of BACP, UKCP, NCS or equivalent professional body, with over 5 years of supervised counselling experience. Significant experience of providing one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse and carrying out initial assessments and risk assessments. Significant knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting this client group and the impact of trauma. Significant line management and appraisal experience with the ability to effectively co-ordinate a team. The ability to support staff to foster a positive working environment and deliver a high quality of service. Experience of recruiting staff, including inductions and training. Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and supporting others to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and in the best interests of the client or those at risk. The ability to work with clients online or by phone. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a leadership team and ability to contribute to an organisation s future development. Experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with partner agencies and professionals. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to confidently use and support others with an online Case Management System. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A commitment to identifying ongoing personal development and training needs and to take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. The ability to keep accurate and confidential records of client work. Experience of being a client in a formal counselling relationship. Experience of and commitment to working with diversity. To have the capacity to work flexibly within a small professional team. The ability to manage own time and work load effectively. The ability to chair meetings DESIRABLE: Training in trauma processing approaches, such as EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, and Rewind Technique. Experience of working within a community-based organisation. Experience of working with people that have used drugs or alcohol to cope with trauma. Experience of running therapeutic groups. Experience of delivering training.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Accountable to: CEO Place of work : The Southmead Project, BS10 6AS Hours: 4 days per week (30 hours) between 9.00am and 5.00pm Interview date: Friday 29th May Salary: £48,000 p/a pro rata Contract: 1 year fixed term (covering a maternity leave position) The Southmead Project is an equal opportunities employer providing free specialist counselling and support for survivors of abuse across Bristol and surrounding areas. Our recruitment is done in line with safer recruitment practices. We welcome people of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability, language, religion and cultural background. We value the differences between people and affirm each person as an individual. We value our team very highly and pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We provide the following benefits to encourage a supported, well-rounded and enriched practice: Paid supervision for 1.5 hours per month, with an external supervisor of that person s choice Line management for 1 hour per month Training budget of £500 per year to spend on relevant training of that person s choice Employer pension contribution of 5% Generous annual leave allowance and paid sick leave Cycle to work scheme Optional private counselling for up to 12 sessions per year with an external counsellor of that person s choice Therapeutic Management To manage and support a staff team, including the Head of Active Recovery, a Counselling Lead, Nexus Counselling Manager, a Family Support Group Facilitator, and administrators. To oversee all of the charity s therapeutic services and ensure that efficient and high-quality services are delivered. To be the charity s Designated Safeguarding Lead to respond effectively and efficiently to safeguarding concerns. To ensure staff are sufficiently trained in adult and child safeguarding and that training records are kept up-to-date. To oversee the charity s pre-trial therapy processes and be a point of contact for the police. To develop and improve the charity s therapeutic services, including any expansion of the services. To manage therapeutic recruitment, inductions and training. To hold monthly staff meetings and service team meetings when needed. To oversee the individual and group supervision arrangements and reporting for all staff. To manage and have overall responsibility for the ongoing use of an online Case Management System, ensuring that data is inputted accurately for reporting purposes. To support the charity s quality assurance and development of its services through monitoring and responding to client feedback and outcomes data. To develop the charity s survivor voice work and ensure that the charity s services are informed by survivors and their lived experience. To manage any complaints raised by clients. Leadership To work collaboratively as part of a Leadership Team to make decisions and resolve issues affecting the day-to-day running of the charity and management of its staff team. To strategically plan and develop the therapeutic services of the charity. To develop relationships with partner agencies and professionals to raise awareness of our therapeutic services and strengthen our work. To build and maintain a positive working relationship with the Board of Trustees. To attend and contribute to trustee meetings and trustee working group meetings, reporting on the therapeutic services and any clinical matters arising. To assist in promoting the charity by attending all relevant meetings directly connected with your work. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of the charity. Client Work To provide one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse of all genders, both online / by phone and face-to-face, with a caseload of approximately 4 clients. To maintain confidential and accurate counselling notes of all sessions. To attend monthly one-to-one clinical supervision with a supervisor approved by the Southmead Project. (Supervision is a requirement of this charity as members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). To attend monthly one-to-one line management meetings. To work to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical guidelines. To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies. All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. Person Specification ESSENTIAL: Diploma in Counselling (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited course or equivalent); and to have BACP accreditation or be working towards BACP accreditation or equivalent. To be a registered member of BACP, UKCP, NCS or equivalent professional body, with over 5 years of supervised counselling experience. Significant experience of providing one-to-one counselling for survivors of abuse and carrying out initial assessments and risk assessments. Significant knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting this client group and the impact of trauma. Significant line management and appraisal experience with the ability to effectively co-ordinate a team. The ability to support staff to foster a positive working environment and deliver a high quality of service. Experience of recruiting staff, including inductions and training. Experience of managing safeguarding concerns and supporting others to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and in the best interests of the client or those at risk. The ability to work with clients online or by phone. Experience of working collaboratively as part of a leadership team and ability to contribute to an organisation s future development. Experience of developing and maintaining working relationships with partner agencies and professionals. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Excellent IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to confidently use and support others with an online Case Management System. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A commitment to identifying ongoing personal development and training needs and to take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. The ability to keep accurate and confidential records of client work. Experience of being a client in a formal counselling relationship. Experience of and commitment to working with diversity. To have the capacity to work flexibly within a small professional team. The ability to manage own time and work load effectively. The ability to chair meetings DESIRABLE: Training in trauma processing approaches, such as EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), brainspotting, trauma-focused CBT, and Rewind Technique. Experience of working within a community-based organisation. Experience of working with people that have used drugs or alcohol to cope with trauma. Experience of running therapeutic groups. Experience of delivering training.
As Director of Community Partnership (Engagement & Compliance Support), you will ensure that Progressive Judaism communities are confident, compliant and well supported in areas including governance, safeguarding, HR and communications. Working closely with community Chairs, trustees, clergy and senior volunteers, you will provide first-line support and triage, coordinate specialist advice and oversee compliance frameworks that reduce risk and build long-term sustainability. Alongside the Director of Programming & Training, you will ensure that insight from community engagement actively shapes how the Movement evolves to meet changing needs. This is a highly relational role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on support, and offers the chance to make a real, tangible difference to communities across the UK. About you - You will bring: • Experience working in the charity, membership or community sector, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance. • Confidence supporting trustees, Chairs and volunteer leaders in complex or sensitive situations. • A calm, thoughtful approach to risk, safeguarding and decision-making. • The ability to explain complex issues clearly, empathetically and pragmatically. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and follow-through. • Emotional intelligence, professionalism and cultural sensitivity. • A clear commitment to Progressive Jewish values, inclusion, safeguarding and community wellbeing. Experience in synagogue or faith-based leadership and formal governance training (e.g. via NCVO) are welcome but not essential.
May 06, 2026
Full time
As Director of Community Partnership (Engagement & Compliance Support), you will ensure that Progressive Judaism communities are confident, compliant and well supported in areas including governance, safeguarding, HR and communications. Working closely with community Chairs, trustees, clergy and senior volunteers, you will provide first-line support and triage, coordinate specialist advice and oversee compliance frameworks that reduce risk and build long-term sustainability. Alongside the Director of Programming & Training, you will ensure that insight from community engagement actively shapes how the Movement evolves to meet changing needs. This is a highly relational role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on support, and offers the chance to make a real, tangible difference to communities across the UK. About you - You will bring: • Experience working in the charity, membership or community sector, with a strong understanding of governance and compliance. • Confidence supporting trustees, Chairs and volunteer leaders in complex or sensitive situations. • A calm, thoughtful approach to risk, safeguarding and decision-making. • The ability to explain complex issues clearly, empathetically and pragmatically. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with care and follow-through. • Emotional intelligence, professionalism and cultural sensitivity. • A clear commitment to Progressive Jewish values, inclusion, safeguarding and community wellbeing. Experience in synagogue or faith-based leadership and formal governance training (e.g. via NCVO) are welcome but not essential.
Locations 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, GB 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FG, GB Job Schedule Full time Job Description Pinsent Masons Pensions Solutions (PMPS) Pensions Consultant -Birmingham or London Overview We're looking for a proactive and organised Pensions Consultant to join our friendly and growing PMPS team. You'll play a key role in managing largescale pension schemes and pensions projects, working closely with our trustee directors, senior consultants and partners, plus the wider Pensions Group. If you enjoy building relationships, driving matters and projects and taking ownership of your work in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect next step for you. Who we are PMPS provides practical, commercially focused consultancy and governance services for large, complex pension arrangements. Its multidisciplinary team combines legal, consultancy and administrative expertise to support DB, DC and master trust schemes. These reach across sectors including financial services, energy, manufacturing and retail, typically ranging from £500M to £5BN in assets. Clients include high street banks, large energy companies, manufacturing companies and high street retailers. PMPS works closely with senior stakeholders such as trustee Chairs, HR and Finance Directors and business leaders. It also incorporates Trustee Solutions Limited, a professional independent trustee responsible for large commercial group life master trusts covering over 750,000 employees. Led by Partner Christina Bowyer, PMPS operates within one of the UK's leading pensions legal practices, recognised for its collaborative culture and market leading expertise, and supporting trustees, corporates and pension providers. What you'll be doing This is a varied role where you'll support the smooth running of pension schemes and help deliver a high quality service to clients. Key responsibilities include: Scheme Management Working with trustee Chairs to draft agendas and prepare meeting papers Co ordinating with trustee advisers to ensure appropriate adviser support Attending trustee board and committee meetings (both in person and virtual) Presenting reports at trustee board and committee meetings Preparing and agreeing formal minutes Driving meeting actions ensuring deadlines are met Organising trustee training Supporting senior consultants and partners with the day to day scheme management, including: Handling member complaints and supporting IDRP processes Managing trustee discretion cases and trustee elections Supporting regular projects (valuations, accounts, scheme returns) Maintaining risk registers, policies and internal controls Preparing scheme business plans, calendars and timelines Managing scheme budgets, invoices and routine payments Preparing clear, compliant member communications Client mailbox management You may also supervise Pension Officers and paralegals where appropriate. Group Life & Excepted Group Life Supporting death in service cases sensitively and preparing recommendations Managing the client mailbox and delegating work Project Management Preparing project plans and attending/running project meetings Taking ownership of project plans, actions and deadlines Business Development Supporting pitches for new work Attending conferences and webinars to raise personal and team profile Helping organise business development events with senior consultants and partners Qualifications & Experience Are working towards RPC or PMI qualification Have 3/5 years' pensions experience Ideally have worked within a consultancy or administration practice Have experience in scheme management and client relationships Skills & Strengths A proactive flexible and confident individual Highly organised and content to work using own initiative and as part of a team Confident communicator, both written and verbal with excellent attention to detail Strong pensions knowledge and a willingness to keep learning IT literate, particularly with Word, Excel and PowerPoint Able to easily build rapport with a wide range of people Comfortable managing competing workloads and deadlines What we'll offer you A welcoming, collaborative team that genuinely supports each other Opportunities to take early responsibility and work closely with clients A clear career development path with access to training and 1:1 support Exposure to high profile pensions projects across the industry A culture where your contribution is recognised and valued Interested? We'd love to hear from you Please apply through our recruitment portal. If you'd like an informal chat about the role, contact: Steffy Lam - Lateral Recruitment Advisor Our commitment to inclusion At Pinsent Masons, we want everyone to feel they belong. We value individuality and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, GB 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FG, GB Job Schedule Full time Job Description Pinsent Masons Pensions Solutions (PMPS) Pensions Consultant -Birmingham or London Overview We're looking for a proactive and organised Pensions Consultant to join our friendly and growing PMPS team. You'll play a key role in managing largescale pension schemes and pensions projects, working closely with our trustee directors, senior consultants and partners, plus the wider Pensions Group. If you enjoy building relationships, driving matters and projects and taking ownership of your work in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect next step for you. Who we are PMPS provides practical, commercially focused consultancy and governance services for large, complex pension arrangements. Its multidisciplinary team combines legal, consultancy and administrative expertise to support DB, DC and master trust schemes. These reach across sectors including financial services, energy, manufacturing and retail, typically ranging from £500M to £5BN in assets. Clients include high street banks, large energy companies, manufacturing companies and high street retailers. PMPS works closely with senior stakeholders such as trustee Chairs, HR and Finance Directors and business leaders. It also incorporates Trustee Solutions Limited, a professional independent trustee responsible for large commercial group life master trusts covering over 750,000 employees. Led by Partner Christina Bowyer, PMPS operates within one of the UK's leading pensions legal practices, recognised for its collaborative culture and market leading expertise, and supporting trustees, corporates and pension providers. What you'll be doing This is a varied role where you'll support the smooth running of pension schemes and help deliver a high quality service to clients. Key responsibilities include: Scheme Management Working with trustee Chairs to draft agendas and prepare meeting papers Co ordinating with trustee advisers to ensure appropriate adviser support Attending trustee board and committee meetings (both in person and virtual) Presenting reports at trustee board and committee meetings Preparing and agreeing formal minutes Driving meeting actions ensuring deadlines are met Organising trustee training Supporting senior consultants and partners with the day to day scheme management, including: Handling member complaints and supporting IDRP processes Managing trustee discretion cases and trustee elections Supporting regular projects (valuations, accounts, scheme returns) Maintaining risk registers, policies and internal controls Preparing scheme business plans, calendars and timelines Managing scheme budgets, invoices and routine payments Preparing clear, compliant member communications Client mailbox management You may also supervise Pension Officers and paralegals where appropriate. Group Life & Excepted Group Life Supporting death in service cases sensitively and preparing recommendations Managing the client mailbox and delegating work Project Management Preparing project plans and attending/running project meetings Taking ownership of project plans, actions and deadlines Business Development Supporting pitches for new work Attending conferences and webinars to raise personal and team profile Helping organise business development events with senior consultants and partners Qualifications & Experience Are working towards RPC or PMI qualification Have 3/5 years' pensions experience Ideally have worked within a consultancy or administration practice Have experience in scheme management and client relationships Skills & Strengths A proactive flexible and confident individual Highly organised and content to work using own initiative and as part of a team Confident communicator, both written and verbal with excellent attention to detail Strong pensions knowledge and a willingness to keep learning IT literate, particularly with Word, Excel and PowerPoint Able to easily build rapport with a wide range of people Comfortable managing competing workloads and deadlines What we'll offer you A welcoming, collaborative team that genuinely supports each other Opportunities to take early responsibility and work closely with clients A clear career development path with access to training and 1:1 support Exposure to high profile pensions projects across the industry A culture where your contribution is recognised and valued Interested? We'd love to hear from you Please apply through our recruitment portal. If you'd like an informal chat about the role, contact: Steffy Lam - Lateral Recruitment Advisor Our commitment to inclusion At Pinsent Masons, we want everyone to feel they belong. We value individuality and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
About Keech Hospice Care Keech Hospice Care provides specialist palliative care for adults and children with terminal or life limiting conditions. Our mission is to provide the best quality of life for our patients and their families as they prepare for a dignified death. Our multi professional approach involves medical, nursing, social, spiritual and emotional care and is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Access to our services is available to all, free from discrimination on such grounds as disability, political view or other opinion, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, wealth or otherwise and marital status. We spend £14m a year, employ almost 300 staff members and work with 1500 volunteers to provide services to the communities we serve. Main duties of the job The trustee provides clinical leadership and oversight to support Keech Hospice Care in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. The trustee contributes to the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring clinical quality, patient safety and service sustainability are prioritised. The trustee ensures the charity fulfils its duties in line with its governing documents, relevant law and regulation. The trustee acts in good faith in the best interests of beneficiaries using clinical expertise to support effective use of resources. The trustee works collaboratively with other trustees, the chief executive and senior leaders to ensure strong governance and accountability. The trustee promotes and protects the values, integrity, reputation and public confidence in Keech Hospice Care. The trustee attends board meetings, participates in reviews and serves on committees or working groups as required. The trustee maintains awareness of clinical services, the wider health system and developments in palliative and end of life care. The trustee participates in provider visits and upholds the principles of public life including integrity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Job responsibilities Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring Keech Hospice achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Keech Hospice Care has a clear strategy and that our work and goals align with our vision. They support the team to enable growth and thrive, thereby supporting patients and families who use our services. Board members have a collective, legal responsibility. They are ultimately responsible for everything the charity does and how it does it. The overriding duty of trustees is to act in good faith within charity law and to make sure the charity pursues its aims (as set out in the governing document); uses its assets exclusively to pursue those aims; and acts in the interests of its beneficiaries. Key Responsibilities Strategic Impact: Contribute to determining the overall strategic direction of Keech Hospice Care. Decisions directly impact the services provided and the lives of patients and families. Legal Responsibility: Act in good faith, ensuring the charity pursues its aims and uses its assets effectively. Collaboration: Work with other trustees, the Chief Executive, the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders to collectively drive success. Governance: Maintain high standards of governance that generate confidence among stakeholders and staff. Integrity: Promote and protect Keech Hospice Care's values, integrity, image and reputation. Roles and Commitments: Attend board meetings; participate in the Board's annual work programme of reviews; undertake portfolio roles as directed by the Chair; be involved in the work of committees or working groups; promote the charity with external stakeholders; participate in provider visits; perform duties in accordance with the Seven Principles of Public Life. Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the charity; ensure legal stewardship and guard against conflicts of interest. What we are looking for? Commitment to Keech Hospice Care and an empathy with its aims, ethos and values. Ability to attend board meetings, participate actively and advocate for our mission. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to carrying out trustee duties. Skills and Experience Finance: Financial management and/or accountancy experience. Track record of securing value for money and effectiveness. Management: Experience in change management and organisational transformation, retail and fundraising management. Clinical: Experience in the health sector in general and end of life care in particular. Board: Experience at a board or senior manager level in a public, private or charity sector context. Experience of defining strategy, mergers & acquisitions, KPIs, governance, compliance, audit & risk management. Digital: Experience of online retail, recruitment, CRM systems, procurement & implementation of IT systems, use of AI/ML. Human Resources: Recruitment & retention of staff and/or volunteers. EDI: Working with young people, older adults, people from diverse backgrounds and/or special needs. Legal: Qualified lawyer, preferably with corporate experience. Personal Criteria No conflict of interest between your business activities and your role as trustee in line with the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles). Ability to question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately. Ability to listen sensitively to the views of others inside and outside of the board and to gain the trust and respect of other board and senior management team members. Ability to seek and obtain full and satisfactory answers within the environment of the board. Ability to role model our values and to challenge trustees when they are being compromised. Willingness to learn and develop new skills and volunteer for specific committees and ad hoc workstreams as necessary. No prior experience required as a charity trustee - anyone with relevant skills and time is welcome to apply. Priority for applicants under 35, from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background, or living with a disability, as these groups are under represented on our board. Greater diversity helps us make better decisions and better represent the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. Passion for making a difference in the community and skills/experience in the health sector, end of life care, or at a senior board/manager level in a public, private or charity sector. The role can be demanding but is deeply rewarding and you will be part of a friendly, energetic team. Support through trustee induction, training and peer to peer mentoring will be provided. Reasonable travel expenses arising from trustee duties can be covered. What you will gain Serving as a trustee can help you develop a variety of valuable skills: financial acumen, strategic thinking, governance, leadership, risk management, collaboration, communication, problem solving, ethical judgment and networking. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Depending on experience - this is a voluntary role.
May 02, 2026
Full time
About Keech Hospice Care Keech Hospice Care provides specialist palliative care for adults and children with terminal or life limiting conditions. Our mission is to provide the best quality of life for our patients and their families as they prepare for a dignified death. Our multi professional approach involves medical, nursing, social, spiritual and emotional care and is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Access to our services is available to all, free from discrimination on such grounds as disability, political view or other opinion, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation, wealth or otherwise and marital status. We spend £14m a year, employ almost 300 staff members and work with 1500 volunteers to provide services to the communities we serve. Main duties of the job The trustee provides clinical leadership and oversight to support Keech Hospice Care in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. The trustee contributes to the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring clinical quality, patient safety and service sustainability are prioritised. The trustee ensures the charity fulfils its duties in line with its governing documents, relevant law and regulation. The trustee acts in good faith in the best interests of beneficiaries using clinical expertise to support effective use of resources. The trustee works collaboratively with other trustees, the chief executive and senior leaders to ensure strong governance and accountability. The trustee promotes and protects the values, integrity, reputation and public confidence in Keech Hospice Care. The trustee attends board meetings, participates in reviews and serves on committees or working groups as required. The trustee maintains awareness of clinical services, the wider health system and developments in palliative and end of life care. The trustee participates in provider visits and upholds the principles of public life including integrity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Job responsibilities Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring Keech Hospice achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Keech Hospice Care has a clear strategy and that our work and goals align with our vision. They support the team to enable growth and thrive, thereby supporting patients and families who use our services. Board members have a collective, legal responsibility. They are ultimately responsible for everything the charity does and how it does it. The overriding duty of trustees is to act in good faith within charity law and to make sure the charity pursues its aims (as set out in the governing document); uses its assets exclusively to pursue those aims; and acts in the interests of its beneficiaries. Key Responsibilities Strategic Impact: Contribute to determining the overall strategic direction of Keech Hospice Care. Decisions directly impact the services provided and the lives of patients and families. Legal Responsibility: Act in good faith, ensuring the charity pursues its aims and uses its assets effectively. Collaboration: Work with other trustees, the Chief Executive, the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders to collectively drive success. Governance: Maintain high standards of governance that generate confidence among stakeholders and staff. Integrity: Promote and protect Keech Hospice Care's values, integrity, image and reputation. Roles and Commitments: Attend board meetings; participate in the Board's annual work programme of reviews; undertake portfolio roles as directed by the Chair; be involved in the work of committees or working groups; promote the charity with external stakeholders; participate in provider visits; perform duties in accordance with the Seven Principles of Public Life. Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the charity; ensure legal stewardship and guard against conflicts of interest. What we are looking for? Commitment to Keech Hospice Care and an empathy with its aims, ethos and values. Ability to attend board meetings, participate actively and advocate for our mission. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to carrying out trustee duties. Skills and Experience Finance: Financial management and/or accountancy experience. Track record of securing value for money and effectiveness. Management: Experience in change management and organisational transformation, retail and fundraising management. Clinical: Experience in the health sector in general and end of life care in particular. Board: Experience at a board or senior manager level in a public, private or charity sector context. Experience of defining strategy, mergers & acquisitions, KPIs, governance, compliance, audit & risk management. Digital: Experience of online retail, recruitment, CRM systems, procurement & implementation of IT systems, use of AI/ML. Human Resources: Recruitment & retention of staff and/or volunteers. EDI: Working with young people, older adults, people from diverse backgrounds and/or special needs. Legal: Qualified lawyer, preferably with corporate experience. Personal Criteria No conflict of interest between your business activities and your role as trustee in line with the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles). Ability to question intelligently, debate constructively, challenge rigorously and decide dispassionately. Ability to listen sensitively to the views of others inside and outside of the board and to gain the trust and respect of other board and senior management team members. Ability to seek and obtain full and satisfactory answers within the environment of the board. Ability to role model our values and to challenge trustees when they are being compromised. Willingness to learn and develop new skills and volunteer for specific committees and ad hoc workstreams as necessary. No prior experience required as a charity trustee - anyone with relevant skills and time is welcome to apply. Priority for applicants under 35, from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background, or living with a disability, as these groups are under represented on our board. Greater diversity helps us make better decisions and better represent the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve. Passion for making a difference in the community and skills/experience in the health sector, end of life care, or at a senior board/manager level in a public, private or charity sector. The role can be demanding but is deeply rewarding and you will be part of a friendly, energetic team. Support through trustee induction, training and peer to peer mentoring will be provided. Reasonable travel expenses arising from trustee duties can be covered. What you will gain Serving as a trustee can help you develop a variety of valuable skills: financial acumen, strategic thinking, governance, leadership, risk management, collaboration, communication, problem solving, ethical judgment and networking. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Depending on experience - this is a voluntary role.
This is an unpaid role with an initial term of 3 years, typically renewable for a further two terms. Our current Chair is retiring after long service, so now we are seeking a Chair who will help us build on this success and support the next phase of our development. We are looking for a collaborative and generous leader who shares our belief in the power of theatre and who is excited by the opportunity to play a key role in shaping its future. You will have leadership experience in a professional organisation and a demonstrable understanding of the key role of good governance in a successful organisation. We imagine that you will already have worked with boards, from the perspective of either a Board member or an executive, but you don't need to have previous experience as a Chair (although if you do, that would be great too). It's essential that our Chair shows real commitment to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent region and can articulate a strong case for the value of culture and the importance of supporting live theatre here. For further details including how to register your interest, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided. Deadline for expressions of interest - Tuesday 26 May at 12noon.
May 01, 2026
Full time
This is an unpaid role with an initial term of 3 years, typically renewable for a further two terms. Our current Chair is retiring after long service, so now we are seeking a Chair who will help us build on this success and support the next phase of our development. We are looking for a collaborative and generous leader who shares our belief in the power of theatre and who is excited by the opportunity to play a key role in shaping its future. You will have leadership experience in a professional organisation and a demonstrable understanding of the key role of good governance in a successful organisation. We imagine that you will already have worked with boards, from the perspective of either a Board member or an executive, but you don't need to have previous experience as a Chair (although if you do, that would be great too). It's essential that our Chair shows real commitment to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent region and can articulate a strong case for the value of culture and the importance of supporting live theatre here. For further details including how to register your interest, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided. Deadline for expressions of interest - Tuesday 26 May at 12noon.
Executive Officer - (Job ref: EXO001) Salary: £24,521.29 - £27,000 gross per annum (FTE), depending on experience Hours: 25 - 28 hours per week - work pattern to be agreed with successful candidate Location: Hybrid working - home and library base (Exeter/Newton Abbot/Cullompton Library- to be agreed with successful candidate) Closing date: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026 The Executive Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of Libraries Unlimited and the trading subsidiary Libraries Unlimited Enterprises, by providing high quality administrative and governance support to the Board, Executive and Leadership Teams. The person will ensure compliance with Libraries Unlimited's legal and regulatory responsibilities as a charity and its governing documents and policies. The Executive Officer provides personal assistant support to the Chief Executive along with general administrative support for the Chair, the Executive and Leadership teams. As a membership charity, Libraries Unlimited values the active involvement of its members, who are employees, Friends Groups and trustees. The Executive Officer plays an important role in ensuring the organisation maximises the active involvement and support of its members. To read the full job description and submit your application form, please visit the Vacancies page on the Libraries Unlimited website
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Executive Officer - (Job ref: EXO001) Salary: £24,521.29 - £27,000 gross per annum (FTE), depending on experience Hours: 25 - 28 hours per week - work pattern to be agreed with successful candidate Location: Hybrid working - home and library base (Exeter/Newton Abbot/Cullompton Library- to be agreed with successful candidate) Closing date: 9am on Monday 18th May 2026 Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026 The Executive Officer plays a key role in the smooth running of Libraries Unlimited and the trading subsidiary Libraries Unlimited Enterprises, by providing high quality administrative and governance support to the Board, Executive and Leadership Teams. The person will ensure compliance with Libraries Unlimited's legal and regulatory responsibilities as a charity and its governing documents and policies. The Executive Officer provides personal assistant support to the Chief Executive along with general administrative support for the Chair, the Executive and Leadership teams. As a membership charity, Libraries Unlimited values the active involvement of its members, who are employees, Friends Groups and trustees. The Executive Officer plays an important role in ensuring the organisation maximises the active involvement and support of its members. To read the full job description and submit your application form, please visit the Vacancies page on the Libraries Unlimited website
EasyWebRecruitment.com
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Board Trustee - Clinical Compliance Location : Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hours : Part time Salary: under renumeration About The Charity The charity exists to give everybody within their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need them. ABOUT THE BOARD TheirTrustees are collectively responsible for ensuring they are well funded, properly managed and compliant with the relevant legislation, so we can carry out their charitable mission. Trustees provide oversight, perspective and supportive challenge to an experienced Executive Team. The Trustees set their strategic priorities, make major policy decisions, including approving their annual budget, and monitor their performance. Their Board is currently made up of 11 Trustees, bringing experience and expert knowledge in a range of fields including: HR, governance, finance, medical, aviation, marketing and fundraising. The Board has four committees: Fundraising & Engagement, Medical & Operations, Risk, Finance & Planning and Remuneration (in In line with best practices, each Committee is chaired by a nominated Trustee). Each Trustee sits on at least one Committee. ABOUT THE ROLE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION They are seeking an individual with proven experience of robust governance and compliance processes gained in a variety of healthcare settings. This Trustee will help to guide and assure the Board that the regulated healthcare activity is being managed and supervised appropriately. Confident in the quality and patient safety arena, and with a focus on the patient experience and clinical effectiveness, we are looking for someone who will bring their subject matter expertise to assist with Board understanding and strategic decision-making. The Trustee will be a member of the charity s Medical and Operations Committee, as well as a member of the Board. Their general Trustee Role Profile can be accessed via the link below. ROLE PROFILE The following person specification criteria also apply: Essential - Experience in healthcare. Essential - Experience of CQC regulatory requirements Essential - Understanding of clinical governance. TIME COMMITTMENT The Board and Committees each meet at least four times a year, and there are usually at least two other sessions, such as team building or strategic development, each year. The Board meets in person and the Committees usually meet virtually. The Trustee will be a member of the Board and will also serve on the Medical and Operations Committee. In addition to Board and Committee meetings, other contact usually electronic or by telephone will be necessary. CONFLICT OF INTEREST All candidates will be asked to disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, and these will be discussed with the candidate to establish whether and what action is needed to avoid a conflict or the perception of a conflict. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT An offer of appointment will be made once all candidates have been interviewed and will be subject to satisfactory completion of eligibility checks, including reference checks. The appointment will be made for a three year term, renewable once. You will also be a Director and Member of their Charitable Company. There are also other requirements that you must be able to comply with, such as their Code of Conduct and their Fit and Proper Persons Policy. HOW TO APPLY Applications should be made by no later than 23.59 on the 7th of October 2025. Please ensure that you include: A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements, along with any other relevant experience. A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application. They hope to hold interviews on the 14th of October 2025. These will be held in person at Stokenchurch House, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3SX You may also have experience in the following: Trustee, Voluntary, Foodbank, Poverty Relief, Vulnerable People, Finance, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Board Membership, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc REF-
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Board Trustee - Clinical Compliance Location : Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Hours : Part time Salary: under renumeration About The Charity The charity exists to give everybody within their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need them. ABOUT THE BOARD TheirTrustees are collectively responsible for ensuring they are well funded, properly managed and compliant with the relevant legislation, so we can carry out their charitable mission. Trustees provide oversight, perspective and supportive challenge to an experienced Executive Team. The Trustees set their strategic priorities, make major policy decisions, including approving their annual budget, and monitor their performance. Their Board is currently made up of 11 Trustees, bringing experience and expert knowledge in a range of fields including: HR, governance, finance, medical, aviation, marketing and fundraising. The Board has four committees: Fundraising & Engagement, Medical & Operations, Risk, Finance & Planning and Remuneration (in In line with best practices, each Committee is chaired by a nominated Trustee). Each Trustee sits on at least one Committee. ABOUT THE ROLE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION They are seeking an individual with proven experience of robust governance and compliance processes gained in a variety of healthcare settings. This Trustee will help to guide and assure the Board that the regulated healthcare activity is being managed and supervised appropriately. Confident in the quality and patient safety arena, and with a focus on the patient experience and clinical effectiveness, we are looking for someone who will bring their subject matter expertise to assist with Board understanding and strategic decision-making. The Trustee will be a member of the charity s Medical and Operations Committee, as well as a member of the Board. Their general Trustee Role Profile can be accessed via the link below. ROLE PROFILE The following person specification criteria also apply: Essential - Experience in healthcare. Essential - Experience of CQC regulatory requirements Essential - Understanding of clinical governance. TIME COMMITTMENT The Board and Committees each meet at least four times a year, and there are usually at least two other sessions, such as team building or strategic development, each year. The Board meets in person and the Committees usually meet virtually. The Trustee will be a member of the Board and will also serve on the Medical and Operations Committee. In addition to Board and Committee meetings, other contact usually electronic or by telephone will be necessary. CONFLICT OF INTEREST All candidates will be asked to disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, and these will be discussed with the candidate to establish whether and what action is needed to avoid a conflict or the perception of a conflict. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT An offer of appointment will be made once all candidates have been interviewed and will be subject to satisfactory completion of eligibility checks, including reference checks. The appointment will be made for a three year term, renewable once. You will also be a Director and Member of their Charitable Company. There are also other requirements that you must be able to comply with, such as their Code of Conduct and their Fit and Proper Persons Policy. HOW TO APPLY Applications should be made by no later than 23.59 on the 7th of October 2025. Please ensure that you include: A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements, along with any other relevant experience. A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application. They hope to hold interviews on the 14th of October 2025. These will be held in person at Stokenchurch House, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3SX You may also have experience in the following: Trustee, Voluntary, Foodbank, Poverty Relief, Vulnerable People, Finance, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Board Membership, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc REF-
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Chief Executive - Children's Charity Location: Imara Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working available) Contract type : Permanent Hours: 37.5 (flexible working options available) Salary: £53,000 pa About the role: As CEO, you'll provide strategic leadership, ensuring our values of Acceptance, Seeking Justice, Creative Empowerment, Holding Our Ground, and Compassionate Commitment are at the heart of everything we do. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will: Shape the long-term vision and strategy of the charity. Oversee operations, finances, partnerships, and service development. Advocate for children and families, raising awareness of the issues they face. Lead and inspire our team, building a culture of collaboration and creativity. Represent Imara externally, strengthening partnerships and supporting income generation. About you: We're looking for an experienced leader with: Strong strategic, financial, and operational management skills. Charity sector knowledge (or transferable experience). Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Resilience and empathy when working with sensitive issues. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll lead a passionate, supportive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a vital local charity. How to apply: For more information about Imara and our work, please visit our website. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from survivors with lived experience. Closing date for applications is 12 midday on 31st October 2025, however we reserve the right to close applications early. Benefits: We aim to provide a trauma informed approach to all employees and volunteers through the provision of Wellbeing days; flexible working; external clinical supervision; Employee Assistance Package (including alternative therapies); regular training and team days. In addition to this, we offer 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays per annum (pro-rata) REF-
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Chief Executive - Children's Charity Location: Imara Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working available) Contract type : Permanent Hours: 37.5 (flexible working options available) Salary: £53,000 pa About the role: As CEO, you'll provide strategic leadership, ensuring our values of Acceptance, Seeking Justice, Creative Empowerment, Holding Our Ground, and Compassionate Commitment are at the heart of everything we do. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will: Shape the long-term vision and strategy of the charity. Oversee operations, finances, partnerships, and service development. Advocate for children and families, raising awareness of the issues they face. Lead and inspire our team, building a culture of collaboration and creativity. Represent Imara externally, strengthening partnerships and supporting income generation. About you: We're looking for an experienced leader with: Strong strategic, financial, and operational management skills. Charity sector knowledge (or transferable experience). Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Resilience and empathy when working with sensitive issues. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll lead a passionate, supportive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a vital local charity. How to apply: For more information about Imara and our work, please visit our website. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from survivors with lived experience. Closing date for applications is 12 midday on 31st October 2025, however we reserve the right to close applications early. Benefits: We aim to provide a trauma informed approach to all employees and volunteers through the provision of Wellbeing days; flexible working; external clinical supervision; Employee Assistance Package (including alternative therapies); regular training and team days. In addition to this, we offer 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays per annum (pro-rata) REF-
