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Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.
This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.
You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.
Person specification
Key requirements include:
- Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively.
- Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.
Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.
First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August
Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At UHCW Charity, we believe everyone deserves the best possible care when they need it most. As the official charity for University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - including University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby - we go beyond what the NHS alone can provide. With the support of our community and partners, we fund everything from state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced hospital environments to pioneering research and staff wellbeing initiatives.
We're now looking for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising Manager to help drive our fundraising to the next level. Leading our corporate, community and events fundraising, you'll build meaningful relationships with supporters, inspire new partnerships, oversee high-quality fundraising events and campaigns, and ensure every supporter has an exceptional experience. You'll also line manage our Fundraising Assistant and play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Charity.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate team where your ideas, leadership and expertise will have a direct impact on patients, families and NHS staff across Coventry and Warwickshire. Together with our supporters, we're proud to help create the best possible experience for every patient and their loved ones, every day.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
UHCW Charity enhances NHS care by funding equipment, research and better spaces, improving experiences for patients and families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Help Shape the Future of People and Volunteering at The Shakespeare Hospice
We're looking for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, volunteers and continuous improvement. In this newly refreshed role, you'll play a vital part in modernising our people processes, enhancing our volunteer programme and helping ensure The Shakespeare Hospice remains an employer and volunteer organisation of choice within our community.
Make a Difference Through People
At The Shakespeare Hospice, our mission is to provide exceptional care and support to patients, families and loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses. Behind this vital work is a dedicated team of employees and volunteers who make a real difference every day.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate HR & Volunteer Manager to join our People & Workforce Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR professional who is passionate about supporting people, fostering positive workplace cultures and recognising the invaluable contribution volunteers make within our community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of People & Workforce, you will play a key role in delivering professional HR support across the Hospice while leading and developing our volunteer programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating positive change. As the Hospice continues to evolve, a key focus during your first year will be to help modernise, streamline and improve people and volunteer processes, ensuring they are efficient, fit for purpose and provide an excellent experience for employees, volunteers and managers alike.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to identify opportunities for improvement, simplify ways of working, enhance systems and processes, and support the development of a modern, people-focused HR function.
You will:
- Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters.
- Lead the review, development and modernisation of HR and volunteer processes, policies and systems.
- Identify opportunities to streamline administration, improve efficiency and enhance the employee and volunteer experience.
- Lead and develop recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Produce workforce data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, onboarding, engagement and recognition.
About You
We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional but also someone who enjoys improving the way things work.
You will be comfortable challenging existing practices, introducing new ideas and helping to build efficient and effective people processes. You'll be excited by the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help shape the future of HR and volunteering at The Shakespeare Hospice.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join The Shakespeare Hospice at a pivotal time. Alongside providing expert HR and volunteer leadership, you'll have the opportunity to influence and modernise key people processes, helping to create an outstanding experience for our employees, volunteers and managers while supporting the Hospice's long-term ambitions.
To Apply
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on employees, volunteers and the wider community, we would love to hear from you.
Please provide a CV and cover letter - guide two A4 pages detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Full details of the role can be found here.
The Shakespeare Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications.We reserve the right to extend the closing date for this vacancy should the need arise.
All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy.
Please provide a CV and cover letter - guide two A4 pages detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
For everyone in our community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement to be able to access compassionate care and the support they need