Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This newly created role of Chief of Staff offers an exciting opportunity to join a trail blazing charity on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty in the UK.   We are a small yet fast-growing and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.

As member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and other senior executives in the charity to improve the effectiveness of the CEO and the management team. The role will participate at trustee board meetings and SLT meetings.
To be successful, the Chief of Staff needs strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior managers. The successful candidate will demonstrate great attention to detail, high levels of organisation as well as being both an analytical and strategic thinker.
The candidate should have high levels of empathy and understanding of what motivates staff, must have strong written communication skills and be able to produce presentations that are clear and well organised. Being able to establish a strong working relationship with the CEO with good chemistry is essential

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Arachne is a registered charity and company by guarantee and has over 35 years’ experience in providing a range of free, accessible support and services. The main aim is to improve and sustain the quality of life and resilience of an ethnically diverse range of women and their families who are disadvantaged by physical/mental health problems, language barriers, difficulties accessing mainstream services or are 'hard-to-reach'.

Our three main areas of work are: welfare advice, health promotion, training/education.  In addition, we work in partnership/network and liaise with a diverse range of statutory and non-statutory organisations.

As part of our new project bid to The National Lottery Community Fund, we have secured funding for a new post of Chief Executive to lead Arachne through an important stage in its future development towards sustainability.

The aim of this post is to empower Arachne and strengthen its capacity.  In addition, to lead the review, development and implementation of the strategic plan to address community need and the impact of the local and national policy agenda, underpinned by robust financial management, good governance and general management. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees and lead a small staff team.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, creative, dynamic and determined female to lead Arachne and inspire, manage and develop the team. The successful candidate needs to have an excellent track record of fundraising, meeting financial targets, have outstanding communication skills, an innovative and creative approach, the ability to develop strong and positive relationships with internal and external audiences and able to balance and respond to a large and varied workload.  Underlining this they will need to have an excellent understanding of the challenges that face grassroots organisations in the current financial climate. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the needs and experiences of migrants in the UK, and a clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.

LCTS is at a significant point in its journey and is looking for a CEO to lead the organisation forward into a sustainable future building on its proud legacy. Central to this is to develop a long-term strategy and the ability to develop business growth opportunities that will maximise the capability of LCTS’ people, its vehicle fleet and vision.

Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS) is an independent charity that has operating bases in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

We are passionate about enabling isolated people to lead a fuller life and have been providing safe high-quality accessible transport for groups in Edinburgh and Midlothian for many years.  In addition, we provide scheduled community bus services in remote parts of Midlothian.

We have an enviable reputation throughout Scotland and beyond for providing premium driver training through our wholly owned subsidiary, Transport Training Skills (UK) Ltd.

Our advice and information service is valued by many charities and others operating their own vehicles.

Embracing change has always been part of our ethos, and we have recently identified a new opportunity to deliver on our commitment to improving marginalised people's access to transport.

Would you like the opportunity to lead our committed team of staff and volunteers, backed by a supportive Board of Trustees?

Chief Executive Officer – HEY Credit Union

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

Relocation and benefits package: Negotiable

Location:Hull city centre

Reporting to:The Board of Directors

HEY Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative, owned and run by its members in the Humber Region and beyond, for whom it provides fair and responsible savings and loans. 

Established in 1999, we are a high performing credit union; membership, savings, loans and assets are all growing, capital exceeds the regulatory requirement, and we enjoy excellent feedback from service users.

We are ambitious about further scaling-up to serve more people, offer more services relevant to their needs, and make an even bigger difference to our members’ lives.

With our inaugural CEO’s planned retirement early next year, the Board of Directors are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual with the passion to lead us on the next phase of our exciting development journey and drive the organisation forward to achieve its vision. 

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for:

• working with the Board to develop and implement our Strategic Business Plan and ensure that our vision, values and objectives are delivered effectively; 
• planning and promoting new products, channels and delivery processes to ensure ongoing improvements to member services, supporting our members’ financial wellbeing;
• developing networks and activities and forging partnerships, to maximise HEY Credit Union’s opportunities and profile within the community served;
• compliance with all regulatory and financial controls and maintaining effective working relationships with the Board and other stakeholders;
• leading, managing and supporting HEY Credit Union’s team of staff and volunteer colleagues.

The Person

The successful candidate will be passionate about the core values and ethos of the credit union movement and ideally have:

• Experience of managing a credit union or other financial institution.
• Experience of developing and managing business plans and budgets and providing service delivery to a high standard.
• Evidence of understanding consumer needs and improving service delivery.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Experience of maintaining effective relationships with a board of directors.
• Significant and proven leadership and management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of current and emerging financial markets, opportunities, and their influences on the credit union.

If you are keen to join us and develop your career in the credit union movement, we’d love to hear from you.

Application process

To apply, please send a tailored CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the position of CEO and how you feel your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, to arrive no later than 5 pm Monday 1st November 2021. 

Please email your application to Kathryn Rawding, External HR Consultant. 

Please see our Candidate Information Pack for more details.

Tourettes Action is the only UK-wide charity advocating for and providing support to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. This year is our 40th anniversary year, and we have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, creative and imaginative Chief Executive to lead our next stage of growth and development.

We’ve identified our priorities for the next five years:

• To continue to consolidate and build our funding base
• To ensure our activities and support are available across the UK to all people with Tourette Syndrome and their families
• To offer new services
• To increase the power of our voice, taking full advantage of digital media
• To increase our impact and ability to influence national policy to secure better access to diagnosis and treatment across the country

To lead our team tackling these challenges, you are likely to be:

• Experienced at inspiring, leading, and developing an effective team
• A creative and strategic thinker and problem solver
• Able to prioritise tasks and delegate
• An articulate and persuasive advocate
• Experienced at campaigning using traditional and social media
• Experienced in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• Understanding of, and open to learning more about, Tourette Syndrome and understanding of the needs of the people who seek our help

In this role, you will work four or five days a week, working flexibly from home and the office in Farnborough, Hampshire.

To apply, please download the application pack and then return a CV of no more than three pages and a one-page cover letter to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: 6.00 pm on Monday, 1 November 2021

Tourettes Action is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds (including neuro diverse) and people with lived experience of disability. We are open to flexible working requests.

Are you the dynamic, entrepreneurial and resilient person we are looking for to lead our organisation forward?

We are seeking someone who has the business development expertise to build on our past successes and to develop existing and new services for older people. 

Though operating in a rapidly changing environment, we have maintained our strong track record of delivering advice, care and preventative services and we are ambitious to achieve more. 

You will bring knowledge and understanding of health and social care as it affects older people, experience of leadership and management at a senior level and the personality to build and maintain effective relationships with older people and key agencies across the city and nationally.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 25th October 2021. Interviews will take place on the 1st November.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted. An application form and details of how to apply are available in the recruitment pack below. 

We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who will provide strategic direction for the charity and its staff; have responsibility for the delivery of a growing range of support and awareness activities; and directly contribute to improving statutory services and research in dermatology across the UK.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Oversee the development and implementation of the charity’s strategy and vision.

· Ensure the continuous improvement of our services’ quality and impact.

· Lead and motivate all staff, line manage the senior management team

· Manage risk and work with the board of trustees to ensure the charity complies with regulation

· Maximise the charity’s financial long-term sustainability and secure project funding

· Be the voice of our beneficiaries within statutory and academic networks across the UK

· Ensure the charity’s values and culture underpin everything EOS does

The successful candidate must have sound leadership experience in the voluntary sector, knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent financial management skills, including securing and managing large grants for projects. You will be a confident and passionate communicator, with an ability to create positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Hours: FT, worked flexibly

Place of work: Home and Office based (Linlithgow, West Lothian) – subject to negotiation

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000

Duration: Permanent

Leave: 28 days + office closure over Christmas and New Year

Pension: Employer’s contribution: 4%, employee’s contribution: 4%

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our organisation and drive forward our plans to deliver a person-centred service to people with sight loss living in North Somerset.

You will have excellent communication skills; a high level of financial literacy; and a sound knowledge of the voluntary sector, its governance arrangements and relationship with local partners including the statutory sector.  You will develop and maintain productive alliances in order to raise the profile of service user needs and aspirations, and will lead our fundraising efforts.

We need someone with a vision for the future and an ability to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.  An empathy for people living with a disability is essential, as is a positive, flexible approach to team working.  You will be based in our office in Weston super Mare but should be prepared to travel across North Somerset as required.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th November 2021.

Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 11th November.

Chief Executive Officer - Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, Bristol.

The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People is seeking a skilled, competent, knowledgeable and experienced professional who is passionate about Deaf and hard of hearing people in Bristol.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) at a senior level. We are looking for an exceptional CEO to lead the strategic vision for CfD. You will be a skilled, competent, knowledgeable and experienced professional who is passionate about Deaf and hard of hearing issues in Bristol. You will help shape the business plan for the next five years, lead and deliver on an exciting portfolio of existing projects and work closely with the local Deaf community and hard of hearing people who live in Bristol, organisations, voluntary groups and other stakeholders and partners to fulfil the aims and objectives of the centre. This is as a great opportunity to make positive impact in the Deaf community.

We’re committed to diversity and keen to employ a CEO who will support the trustees as we shape the future of Centre of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People.

To see this ad in British Sign Language, please visit our website.

Bexley Voluntary Service Council is an infrastructure charity (CVS) set up to strengthen and support our local voluntary and community groups to be resilient and offer high quality support to the community.

As we emerge from the pandemic, BVSC is positioned to bring together partners and communities that together will improve health and wellbeing and address inequalities.  The sector has many challenges ahead of them; BVSC is a leader in enabling the sector to rise to those challenges

We are seeking a visionary, inclusive leader with energy, integrity, and commitment to support both large local charities and small grassroots organisations through these uncertain times

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Hackney Foodbank (HFB) in their search for a new CEO.
HFB supports people in the London Borough of Hackney who are in crisis or trapped in poverty. Our vision is to end poverty and hunger in Hackney and the surrounding areas. A dynamic charity with exceptionally strong links with the community, we take a dignified and compassionate approach to supporting people who are in crisis or trapped in poverty. In the last 18 months we have supported 10,244 people which is almost two and half times as many as in the previous 18 months. We expect need for our services to continue to grow over the next 18 months. We are proud of our achievements, which have resulted from being bold, working in partnership and focusing on what works.
Despite the challenges of the last 18 months, HFB has achieved a period of rapid growth, and the new CEO will join at a pivotal time to continue this journey of success and positive impact in the communities we serve.
We are seeking a visionary, strategic and courageous leader to help us achieve our next phase of growth and in turn help us to serve our communities better. This leader will embrace the ambition of ending hunger within our communities, engage with integrity with our key partners and embrace our values of catalysing community-led change.
Our new CEO will drive Hackney Foodbank's strategy, recently agreed by the Board and Hackney Foodbank team.
We are searching for a passionate and driven individual; in turn you can expect to be part of a new but committed and entrepreneurial team; you will work with an inspirational and passionate group of stakeholders and Board members; you will build on a track record of excellence and impact and be at the forefront of one of the leading organisations working on social change in the local area.
As CEO you will be responsible for the vision, implementation, operation, management, ethos, and coordination of all our charitable activities including the food bank franchise in the borough of Hackney. Following a period of organisational change and intense strategic and business development planning, Hackney Foodbank is looking for an outstanding leader to embed the restructure and lead on the next phase of our three-year strategy. while looking forward to longer term strategy and business development. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, progressive, empathetic, and flexible.

Terms of Appointment
Location: The role is based in London, with the need to regularly visit our five centres and partners and communities in the London Borough of Hackney. As CEO you will need a willingness and ability to work outside of normal office hours as required and to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.
Salary range is £50,000 - £55,000. It is expected that the successful candidate will start towards the lower end of this range. A starting salary towards the higher end may be offered in exceptional circumstances to outstanding candidates

How to apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to HFB on this appointment.
Candidates should apply for this role through this website with an updated version of your CV.
In the first instance you will be sent the recruitment pack with details about the role and the recruitment process. Tiku van Houtem is also available to answer any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you would like a confidential discussion. [email protected]

The closing date for applications is noon on 5th November 2021
Interviews will take place week commencing 15th November 2021.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Deputy CEO
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience) 
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract 
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 
Location: Brockley, South East London; at the moment we are working flexibly and remotely

Childnet is a children’s charity with a mission to help make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people. Since 1995 we have had a positive impact with our empowering, youth-led, evidence-based, collaborative approach to empower children and young people to use the internet safely and positively.

We are looking to recruit a Deputy CEO, a key role within the organisation that provides the opportunity for hands-on as well as strategic working. It is a full-time position and works across a range of exciting projects and activities at Childnet. This role would suit an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about making a positive difference for children and young people online.

In this role, you will

• Work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), comprising the CEO, Business Manager and Deputy CEO, and attend trustees meetings.
• Lead on the development and implementation of Childnet’s fundraising strategy, alongside the Business Manager who provides the HR function.
• Manage the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as the Programme Manager for the Childnet Digital Leaders team, supporting them to deliver engaging programmes, communications and marketing.
• Work closely with colleagues across the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), acting as a Deputy Director and working closely with our partners the Internet Watch Foundation and SWGfL to ensure that the UK Safer Internet Centre achieves its goals to educate and support the general public, educators, families and young people to stay safe online. A significant part of your role is to coordinate Safer Internet Day

Some of the skills you will need are

• Experience of programme and project management – including planning, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting
• Effective team leadership and/or line management experience
• Demonstrable fundraising experience and success, including proposal writing for corporates and charitable trusts, and for UK and local government
• Experience of financial and budget management (including setting, monitoring and reporting on team and/or project budgets)
• Experience of working with children and young people

In return at Childnet, you can enjoy a range of employee benefits including a generous employer’s pension scheme of 10% and annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus statutory holidays.

For further information, please click the apply button!

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 3rd November 2021.  
Interviews: Will be held via Zoom on 11th November 2021, with second round interviews on 18th November 2021.

Chief Executive Officer - Home-Start Hertfordshire was launched in April 2016, created from the merger of six of Hertfordshire's successful and highly valued local Home-Start schemes into a single entity.  We want to strengthen our reach into our communities, to enable us to meet increasing demand and allow more vulnerable children and families to benefit. Therefore, a passionate, committed, highly motivated Chief Executive Officer is now required.

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking leader, who would be aligned with our vision and passionate about our cause and aims? As the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide Home-Start Herts with a strong strategic lead, develop innovative new partnerships and take us forward utilising lessons we have learned through surviving the impact of the Covid pandemic.

As our Chief Executive Officer, you will work with the Trustee Board and management team to develop the organisation’s strategy, resources and services including collaboration with other organisations, so that services are relevant, and financially sustainable. You will also work with the Chair to ensure the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters to enable it to fulfil its governance responsibilities.

Other key duties will include:

• Oversee the implementation of identified income generation, media, marketing, and communications strategies in line with the business plan targets.
• Oversee the development of the service in line with the business plan targets.
• Act as the main spokesperson to influence government, local government, NHS, our partners, corporate sponsors and the general public in the furtherance of Home-Start Hertfordshire’s mission, aims and service delivery.

To be considered for our Chief Executive Officer role you will have the ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision. You need the ability to lead, manage and motivate a diverse team of highly motivated and experienced staff to achieve specified service outcomes. Previous experience will include working/advising at board level gained in charity, not for profit, or commercial sectors. You will have excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to communicate persuasively with potential funders, donors, and sponsors as well as networking skills that enable you to develop and maintain effective external partnerships. You will need an understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and how this should be applied to an organisation.

In return you will have the opportunity to work within a fantastic organisation. On offer is a salary of £45,000 per annum + expenses.

If you have all the relevant skills and experience and would like to join our charity, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We will then ask candidates that we wish to apply for the role, to complete and return an application form.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with the Osborne Partnership in their search for a new Chief Executive Officer.

The Osborne Partnership is a charity located in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The charity s original aims were to improve educational and employment opportunities for its beneficiaries (adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs known as Partners ) who lived in the borough. However, more recently the charity has started to draw beneficiaries from neighbouring boroughs and has developed additional programmes to provide meaningful activities which address identified needs and empower beneficiaries to develop new skills, encourage independence, build the self-confidence and the self-esteem necessary to make the most of life opportunities.

The charity is seeking a new CEO to take responsibility for the strategic planning, development and management of the Osborne Partnership and to oversee its day to day services and operations.

Job title: Chief Executive
Salary: £50,000
Reports to: Charity Board of Trustees
Responsible for: Senior staff team
Location: Osborne Partnership, Dagenham, Essex.

Key responsibilities:

- To guide the Charity s strategic and financial decision-making process through working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to determine organisational policy, strategic and annual business development plans and related budget proposals.
- To ensure Osborne Partnership is both financially stable and focusses on strategic growth to further develop the organisation.
- To engender a climate of best practise and continuous improvement in the services that Osborne Partnership provides.
- To act as Company Secretary for Osborne Partnership as required.

Skills and experience required:

- Experience within the voluntary, day service, training sector at a senior management and strategic level.
- Experience of understanding and assessing the need of a service that delivers meaningful day services and training opportunities and experience of shaping and delivering programmes for funding applications.
- Experience/knowledge of supporting people with learning disabilities/ with multiple needs.
- A good knowledge and understanding of a voluntary sector and/or training/day service-based organisation.
- Knowledge and practical understanding of the ingredients for successful change management.
- Knowledge and understanding of engendering a best practice climate of continuous improvement.
- Knowledge and practical understanding of finance management, how to construct, monitor, manage and review budgets, manage risk and take appropriate action.

Closing date: 1st November '21
1st stage interview: 22nd November '21
2nd stage interview: 29th November '21

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply please contact Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.