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About School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.
The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.
90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.
Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.
We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.
“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”
- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO
The Role
The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.
Strategy and Direction
● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador
● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team
● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals
● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan
Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact
● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people
● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention
● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement
Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations
● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events
● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy
● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile
Leading People, Culture and Operations
● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team
● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values
● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence
Governance and the Board
● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees
● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting
● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements
About You
Essential
● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees
● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative
● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams
● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors
● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level
● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery
● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable
● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds
● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience
● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape
● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities
Personal Attributes
● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage
● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks
● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it
Terms of Appointment
Contract type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff
Salary
£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP
Reports to
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Direct reports
Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations
Travel
Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events
Trustee meetings
Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to our 5 country offices worldwide, we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Executive Officer to the CEO plays a central role within the CEO Office, supporting the Chief Executive Officer in delivering effective leadership and ensuring alignment across the organisation.
The postholder is responsible for providing high-level executive support to the CEO while acting as a key coordination point across the organisation. The role ensures the effective management of priorities, information flow, and follow-up on leadership actions, enabling the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to operate efficiently and effectively.
In addition, the role leads internal communications and staff engagement, ensuring that organisational priorities, decisions, and key messages are clearly communicated and understood across teams.
This is a proactive and fast-paced role requiring strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills, with a focus on supporting leadership effectiveness, organisational alignment, and operational efficiency.
About the Role:
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO, ensuring effective management of time, priorities, and workload.
- Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics.
- Develop, maintain, and review an effective system for briefing the CEO ahead of meetings and engagements.
- Act as a central coordination point for information flowing to and from the CEO, as requested.
- Coordinate and collate departmental reports and documentation for CEO review.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and senior contacts.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.
This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a requirement to work from the office for two/three days per week, and additional days where required to meet organisational needs.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience in an Executive Officer or similar role supporting senior leadership.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful internal communications and staff engagement strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and create compelling communications materials tailored to specific audiences and channels.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as our Executive Officer to the CEO and play a key role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to deliver effective leadership and organisational alignment. You'll coordinate strategic priorities, manage key communications, and help ensure decisions and actions are delivered efficiently across the organisation. If you're highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting Muslim Aid's humanitarian mission.
Benefits of working with us:
- 25 days’ annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working - 2/3 days per week in the office
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Pre-employment Checks:
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable communities, Muslim Aid operates rigorous safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) procedures in our recruitment process. We are committed to the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to SEA. As a result, any employment with Muslim Aid is subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory professional references, including safeguarding-specific enquiries.
- A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check where applicable.
- A review of right-to-work documentation for the country in which the role is based.
We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate asex quickly as possible.
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead a well-established and highly respected charity, dedicated to improving the lives of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape.
S.H.E. UK is seeking an exceptional, community-focused leader with a strong track record in fundraising, relationship building and organisational development. At an exciting point in our journey, we are looking for a CEO who can strengthen and sustain our foundations, inspire support across our communities, diversify income streams, and translate our ambitious new strategy into meaningful action.
You will bring proven experience of securing sustainable funding from a range of sources, including grants, donors, community supporters and strategic partnerships. Equally important is your ability to lead with compassion, champion survivor-centred services, and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership, ensuring the charity remains resilient, impactful and well governed. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, governance and service delivery, while creating the conditions for long-term sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and compassionate leader to build on our achievements, bring our strategy to life, and help shape the next chapter of S.H.E. UK's development. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week working in person from our Mansfield base.
If you are passionate about creating lasting change, have a proven track record of leadership, and are committed to improving the lives of survivors, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator
Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.
Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.
Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.
We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.
Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.
Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose and Offer
We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.
You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.
✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.
✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.
✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.
✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.
✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.
Areas of Work and Responsibility
Executive support to the CEO
· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.
· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.
Leadership and governance coordination and support
· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.
· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records.
Workstreams and projects coordination
· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.
· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.
· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.
Administration, systems and information management
· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems.
· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.
Communication and stakeholder support
· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.
· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation.
· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.
· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.
· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.
· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.
· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.
Personal and professional attributes
· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.
· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.
· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.
For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office & Property Compliance Administrator
Part-time permanent – Initially 3 days (21 hours) pw/ (0.6 FTE) subject to review after 6 months
£30,000 FTE (£18,000 for 0.6 FTE)
Office base Liverpool Street/Moorgate – Commonweal operates a flexible hybrid working policy requiring staff to attend the office base at least 2 days per week, one of which is our Tuesday anchor day when all staff are in the office.
Commonweal is an independent charity, with a small core staff team of 9, overseen by a voluntary Board of Trustees, working to investigate, pilot and champion housing based solutions to social injustice. Using our charitable resources, we provide experts and partner organisations with the opportunity to trial and test new approaches designed to enhance housing equality and justice. Independently evaluating each of our projects we share our experiences, using this learning to inspire new thinking. Through the replication of what works and the lessons from what doesn’t, we influence changes in policy and practice. In addition, we commission other research identifying and spotlighting new areas of housing injustice.
Commonweal owns a small portfolio of properties that are leased to our project partners – charities, housing and support organisations delivering services to people experiencing housing injustice. This role will be central to ensuring that we fulfil our responsibilities as a property owner and that our partners and managing agents meet their property and compliance obligations.
You will maintain oversight of key property compliance requirements, ensuring certificates, inspections and other documentation are in place and up to date, proactively following up outstanding actions and escalating issues where necessary. Working closely with our managing agents, retained surveyor, contractors and project partners, you will help ensure we have an accurate and up-to-date picture of our properties, including repairs and planned works, void properties and those being prepared for occupation.
Commonweal also periodically buys and sells properties as new projects begin and others come to an end. You will provide administrative coordination for these processes, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and helping to keep actions and deadlines on track.
Alongside our property portfolio, the Office & Property Compliance Administrator will coordinate and deliver the core administration that underpins Commonweal's work. This varied role brings together governance and Board administration, property and compliance coordination, and oversight of our office systems and environment.
You will:
- Manage the compliance administration of our property portfolio, maintaining accurate records of compliance requirements, certificates, inspections, key dates and associated documentation.
- Proactively monitor outstanding property actions, repairs and works, liaising with managing agents, our surveyor, contractors and project partners to obtain updates, follow up overdue actions and escalate concerns where necessary.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the status of our properties, including voids, outstanding works and readiness for occupation, providing reliable information for operational and Board reporting.
- Provide administrative coordination for property acquisitions and disposals, liaising with estate agents, solicitors and other professional advisers and tracking actions through to completion.
- Provide high-quality governance support to our Board of Trustees, including scheduling meetings, collating agendas and papers, circulating Board packs and taking accurate minutes.
- Oversee the smooth running of our office, including IT and supplier contracts and health & safety administration.
- Act as a first point of contact for general enquiries and provide reliable administrative support to the CEO, DCEO and wider team.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience of supporting Boards or committees, including minute-taking.
- Experience of property, housing, lettings or compliance administration, or demonstrable experience of managing detailed records, actions and deadlines within another regulated environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable information.
- A proactive approach – someone who is comfortable following up outstanding actions, chasing information and identifying when something needs attention or escalation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence working with suppliers, contractors and other external organisations.
- A collaborative and professional style and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Previous knowledge of property compliance requirements would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable administrative and coordination skills and the ability to develop their property knowledge.
This is a varied and important role at the heart of Commonweal, helping to ensure that our properties, governance and organisational systems are well managed, accurate and compliant, and that colleagues and Trustees have the reliable information they need.
Closing date 22nd September 2026
Interviews will be held w/c 28th September in person at our London office.
Please ensure your covering letter is tailored to this specific role and describe how you meet the person specification (attached) and include your relevant experience.
An independent housing based social justice and action learning charity helping expert organisations to find 'housing solutions to social injustice'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to our 5 country offices worldwide, we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Governance & Performance Manager ensures effective organisational governance, performance oversight, and alignment between strategy and delivery.
The postholder is responsible for leading the coordination of governance processes, Board and Committee cycles, organisational performance frameworks, strategic project management and executive reporting. The role ensures that organisational priorities are translated into clear plans, supported by strong metrics and KPIs, tracked effectively, and reported with accuracy, insight, and consistency.
Working closely with the CEO and Leadership Team, the role strengthens accountability, and enables data-driven decision-making through high-quality performance reporting and analysis.
A key focus of the role is to develop and embed an integrated business planning and performance management framework, ensuring alignment between departmental KPIs, strategic objectives, and organisational outcomes.
The Governance and Performance Manager owns design, judgement, quality assurance and insight, whereas the Governance and Performance Officer owns coordination, tracking, records, follow-up and administrative support.
About the Role:
- Lead the planning and coordination of Board and Committee cycles, including forward planning, agendas, papers, and meeting schedules.
- Ensure Board and Committee papers are high-quality, timely, and aligned with governance standards.
- Oversee Board and Committee minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-up to ensure effective implementation of decisions.
- Develop high-quality, insight-driven performance reports for the CEO, Leadership Team and Board.
- Provide analysis, trends, and actionable recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
- Lead the planning, coordination and development of the organisation’s annual report, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, performance data and organisational achievements as well as the timelines of external auditors, trustees and statutory requirements.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.
This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a requirement to work from the office for two/three days per week, and additional days where required to meet organisational needs.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Degree or equivalent experience in business, management, public administration, or related field.
- Significant experience in supporting Trustees and Leadership in organisational governance.
- Significant experience in performance management and organisational reporting.
- Experience coordinating complex organisational initiatives or projects.
- Ability to summarise complex information and present clear, actionable recommendations
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as our Governance & Performance Manager and play a key role in strengthening governance, driving organisational performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the CEO and Leadership Team, you'll help translate strategy into measurable outcomes, lead governance and performance reporting, and embed effective planning frameworks across the organisation. We’d love to hear from you if you're passionate about governance, performance improvement, and making a meaningful impact through strong organisational leadership.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days’ annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working - 2/3 days per week in the office
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Pre-employment Checks:
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable communities, Muslim Aid operates rigorous safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) procedures in our recruitment process. We are committed to the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to SEA. As a result, any employment with Muslim Aid is subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory professional references, including safeguarding-specific enquiries.
- A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check where applicable.
- A review of right-to-work documentation for the country in which the role is based.
We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Academies Trust is looking for an exceptional Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of our organisation — running our Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, our staff, and the wider world.
In this dual role, you'll act as trusted adviser to our CEO and Deputy CEO, managing correspondence, priorities and special projects across the Trust. You'll lead our entire communications agenda including internal, external, press and public affairs, building a strategy that helps every one of our schools feel connected to our mission, and that raises Ormiston's voice and influence across the education sector.
You'll work closely with our National Leadership Group, Principals and senior leaders, and you'll have real scope to shape how a large, multi-layered organisation talks to itself and to the outside world.
About you
You'll bring senior leadership experience, ideally gained managing a press office or public affairs function, and you'll be confident operating as a trusted adviser to CEO-level and Principal-level stakeholders. You'll have a track record managing communications across multiple channels in a large, complex organisation, and be a confident user of technology and AI, with a clear view of how AI will change communications and administration. Experience in education, the public sector, or working with ministers, regulators or national media would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to distil complex information for different audiences and communicate it clearly and simply. You'll bring calm, decisive leadership under pressure, including experience managing high-profile issues or reputational risk. This role requires you to combine excellent project management with the ability to build and sustain relationships across an organisation and beyond it.
Above all, you'll bring a genuine commitment to Ormiston's mission and values, and the creativity and critical thinking to solve problems in a fast-paced, changing environment.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews due to take place the week commencing 5 October 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Information about Headway Gloucestershire:-
Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through the following services
- OurCommunity Links Service provides outreach information, specialist brain injury recoveryadvice for people with an acquired brain injury and their families and supports them as they come toterms with the changed circumstances brought about by brain injury. The service includes benefits advice and collaborative working with other organisations such as Adult Social Services, Housing Providers and other VCSE organisations
- Our Enablement Service is centre based and open every weekday offering activities that focus on the five elements of rehabilitation: emotional functioning; cognitive functioning; learning; social interaction and behaviour. This takes the form of a structured timetable so that those with an acquired brain injury can select the activities thathelp them work towards their goals.We work one to one and also employ a group format to harness theunique recovery benefits of peer contact and support.
- OurCarer Support Groups provide a relaxed environment withinthe community where people with an acquired brain injury and their families can meet new people, share experiences and support each other.We provide training events, social events and facilitate familysupport groups.
- Our Peer Support Groups provide an opportunity once a month in different locations for people with an acquired brain injury to discuss topics of interest and to share challenges, tips and provide positive support.
- Our Community Hubs are delivered in locations around the county in community venues and are tailored to the needs of the group for up to 3 hours. They include physical exercise sessions, focussed discussion groups, advice and support related to acquired brain injury and the opportunity to develop a local support network
- Our Hospital Liaison service is where we attend the Gloucester Royal Hospital once every two weeks at an agreed time to offer support to individuals and their family during the early stages of rehabilitation.
Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.
CEO Role
You will lead and motivate a small team of staff and volunteers and work with them to provide a person centred, enabling and outcome focused support service to people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. You will seek opportunities for planned development and growth and build on the success of our existing services to increase our offer.
You will act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the charity, demonstrating integrity and commitment to key stakeholders, partners and donors to ensure the best outcomes for people affected by brain injury in the Gloucestershire area.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we work together with health and social care partners to monitor and understand the needs of people with brain injury in Gloucestershire and influence the pathway for rehabilitation and longer-term support.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a small organisation in the charity or care sector, developing strategy and business plans, a track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers.
Headway Gloucestershire is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Salary
£50,000 - £52,000 (Pro Rata) with a possible bonus for meeting agreed fundraising targets
Based at
Headway House, Gloucester
Hours
37.5 hours per week with the option of some flexibility depending on business need
Contract
Permanent
Responsible to
The Board of Trustees
To find out more about this role, please email us.
To apply for this position please send your CV and maximum of a two-page personal statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.
We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.

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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
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To create a deliverable strategic plan, identify and respond to major external issues.
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Translate our vision into clear operational goals, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
Financial & Governance Oversight:
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Stabilise HCL Financially. Manage annual budgets, monitor financial health, and ensure compliance with UK charity law.
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Rebuild relationships with external partners through collaborative working.
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Develop a funding plan for future stability.
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Seek to negotiate Heads of Terms on the lease of the building from Salford Diocese by 2030 or have developed a relocation plan or closure of the centre.
Team Management:
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Lead, inspire, and support the management team.
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improve staffing wellbeing, motivation and esteem,
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Implement a plan of continuous professional development.
Partnerships:
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Advocacy: Represent HCL publicly, raising awareness of our cause with media, stakeholders, and the community
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Represent HCL at key meetings with existing and potential funders and stakeholders.
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Work with the management team to ensure the regular update and implementation of marketing and audience development strategies and initiatives.
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To develop a partnership collaborative strategy across the local voluntary sector, building networks, reducing duplication of and creating effective efficient well governed services for the betterment of the lives of our community.
Core duties are:
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Work closely with and support the Board in the overall strategic, financial and organisational development to secure its long-term sustainability.
Financial planning, management and reporting
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Work with the Board to formulate multi-year business plans and related budgets, as well as preparing annual budget and cash flow forecasts for discussion with the Board of Trustees. This will involve working closely with HCL staff team to agree project budgets including income projections.
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Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage the day-to-day financial operations, that robust sign-off procedures are in place and all statutory legal obligations to HMRC (supported by external agency), Charity Commission and Companies House are met, and that all required filings are made in a timely fashion,
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Oversea production of accurate and timely quarterly management accounts and cashflow returns.
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Present quarterly financial reports and advice to the Board of Trustees and funders as required.
Liaise HCL accountants and collaborate closely with the Chair to oversee the timely production of annual end of year accounts.
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Identify funding opportunities and deliver bid development.
Governance
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Plan and provide administrative support to the Board of Trustees’ meetings.
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Support the recruitment, induction and training of new trustees.
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Support Board development in line with modernising effective board Governance.
Organisational Management
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Contribute to good internal communication and business process management, including chairing team meetings as appropriate.
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Develop a robust a Risk Management Strategy and Register for review and approval at Board of Trustees quarterly meetings.
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Lead the delivery of new projects and contracts once funding and contracts have been secured, ensuring the provision of all appropriate monitoring information.
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Work with the Senior Management Team to plan the effective delivery of services to ensure the highest possible standards are achieved.
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Ensure the effective delivery of services, by the deployment of staff and volunteers, which is value for money.
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Lead a whole company approach to promoting and publicising the range of activities and services available to the local community.
Operational Management
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Be responsible for HCL’s day-to-day operation including, health & safety, safeguarding policies and procedures, customer service and the relationship with our landlord.
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Liaise and conduct risk assessments with use of rooms when hired by external agency or individual.
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Be responsible for annual renewal of Public and Employee Liability Insurances.
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Ensure that all HCL’s relevant legal obligations are met.
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Be responsible for HCL’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans ensuring they are updated on a regular basis.
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Support the use of IT and digital media across HCL’s work by ensuring IT systems are secure, well maintained and managed with a development plan to meet HCL’s needs.
People
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Co-ordinate and contribute to staff recruitment, selection processes and contracting.
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Create a Digital Strategy & Marketing Profile to satisfy requirements for the growth of new business and social/community engagement.
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Conduct regular performance reviews of staff, identifying, organising and supporting team and individuals’ training and learning and development opportunities.
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Lead and manage HCL’s equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and equal opportunities strategies and practices.
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Promote and ensure good practice and compliance with relevant employment law and health & safety regulations in HCL’s building and any external sites where staff are working, seeking external professional advice when required.
Legal and contracting:
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Oversee purchasing and contracting across HCL’s operations making sure that the financial implications of contracts have been allowed for in all budgets.
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Be responsible for legal compliance and good practice across HCLs business processes in line with charity and company law.
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Monitor HCL’s funding agreements ensuring accurate and timely reporting to funders.
Other
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Undertake training, learning, and development as required.
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Implement environmental and carbon reduction policies,
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Keep up to date with financial, administrative, and operational best practice together with legal and tax changes.
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Ensure the organisation is fully Information Commissioners Office/GDPR compliant.
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Take responsibility for data collection and evaluation e.g. Rossendale Men’s Shed, Social Prescribing and ad hoc Council or Lottery funded Projects.
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Work outside of office hours as agreed.
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Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Chair.
We are recognised as the wellbeing hub for Haslingden, providing services that respond to local community needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the MSA Trust to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is the UK and Ireland’s leading charity supporting people affected by multiple system atrophy (MSA) – a rare neurological disease with no known cause or cure.
We are here to support everyone affected by MSA including people diagnosed with MSA, carers, family members and friends, and healthcare professionals.
We do this by offering a range of support services, information and education, funding research and raising awareness and advocating for people with MSA.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead the charity forward in its next stage of development.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, strong financial and operational management capability.
- Have a clear empathy with MSA Trust’s cause.
If you are inspired and excited by what the MSA Trust does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £70,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: London, N1 with hybrid working in place
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about the MSA Trust, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9 October 2026
Both the MSA Trust and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit 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.
Responsibilities
People and Team Leadership
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Line manage the Fundraising Manager, providing regular supervision, support, and performance development
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Lead the planning and delivery of all-hands meetings and team development programmes, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
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Maintain oversight of team resource mapping, ensuring capacity is well-managed across the organisation
Impact and Evaluation
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Lead the design and ongoing development of Routes' impact evaluation framework, ensuring it captures meaningful data about the difference our work makes
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Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of impact data throughout the year, using findings to inform programme development and organisational decision-making
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Write and produce Routes' annual impact report, communicating our work and outcomes compellingly to funders, partners, and the wider sector
Income Generation
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Support the Fundraising Manager with grant applications, funder relationships, and income generation activity as needed
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Manage the sales pipeline for the mentoring programme, including prospecting, relationship development, and conversion of corporate and organisational clients
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Source and manage CSR partnerships, building relationships with corporate partners and ensuring existing partnerships are well-stewarded
Operations
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Lead on the creation, review, and approval of organisational policies, ensuring Routes' policies are up to date, legally compliant, and reflective of our values
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Oversee day-to-day office administration and organisational housekeeping
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Manage organisational insurance, ensuring appropriate cover is maintained and reviewed annually
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Oversee staff IT, laptops, phones, and software subscriptions, including troubleshooting and managing supplier relationships
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Draft and manage organisational contracts, including supplier, partner, and service agreements
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Lead on the conversion of Routes from a CIC to a CIO, working with legal advisors, the board, and relevant statutory bodies to manage the process
Strategy
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Contribute to the development and delivery of Routes' organisational strategy, bringing insight from your areas of responsibility
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Lead on the development and implementation of Routes' income generation strategy, working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Co-CEO
Communications
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Write thought leadership pieces for the Routes blog, contributing to Routes' voice and visibility in the sector
Leadership Development and Learning
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Take ownership of your own professional development, using the annual training budget to attend relevant training, events, and sector learning opportunities that strengthen your contribution to Routes and the wider sector
There are some areas of responsibility that sit under the other Co-CEO, but we would expect the person in this role to maintain some oversight or involvement in to enable smooth co-working between the roles. These are:
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Safeguarding: Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) when required, ensuring Routes meets its safeguarding obligations and that staff and volunteers are appropriately supported
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Finance: Attend and contribute to monthly finance meetings, planned by other Co-CEO, maintaining a clear understanding of the organisation's financial position and flagging any concerns to the Co-CEO and board
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Governance: Attend board meetings, providing updates on areas of responsibility and supporting the board to fulfil its governance function
Person Specification
Experience
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Experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector
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Demonstrable experience of managing and developing staff, with a coaching and supportive leadership style
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Experience of income generation in a charity or social enterprise context, including either grant fundraising, corporate partnerships, or programme sales
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Experience of designing or overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and producing reports that communicate impact clearly
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Experience of managing operational and governance responsibilities, including policy development and working with a board
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Experience leading teams in challenging, fast-changing and resource-constrained environments
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Experience of working with or for communities facing marginalisation, discrimination, or structural disadvantage, and a deep understanding of the barriers refugee and asylum seeking women face in the UK
Skills and Knowledge
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Ability to balance day to day operational oversight with long term strategic planning, ensuring that Routes’ work remains in line with values and objectives whilst responding to the changing needs of participants and the external landscape
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Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write compellingly for different audiences
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Financially literate, with the ability to read and engage meaningfully with management accounts and budgets
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage a broad and varied portfolio without dropping the ball
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Comfortable working with data, both quantitative and qualitative, and using it to draw meaningful conclusions
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Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with a wide range of stakeholders including funders, corporate partners, board members, and colleagues
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Sound understanding of CIC/charity governance and good practice, and the ability to make confident decisions independently while knowing when to consult
Values and Approach
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Deep personal commitment to gender equality, racial justice, and the rights of refugees and asylum seeking people
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Understanding of the importance of implementing trauma informed practices and a commitment to accessible working practices for all
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A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, shares power, and brings out the best in others
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Comfortable with ambiguity and change, able to hold complexity without becoming overwhelmed by it
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Honest, transparent, and accountable, someone who says what they mean and follows through on commitments
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Energised by working in a small, values-led organisation where everyone mucks in
Additionally, it would be desirable for you to be trained as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, but training on this can be provided.
A Note on Experience
We know that leadership experience takes many forms, and that people from marginalised communities, including those with lived experience of the asylum system, are often underrepresented at senior levels in the charity sector despite having exactly the qualities and understanding this role requires. We warmly encourage applications from people who may not follow a conventional career trajectory but who can demonstrate the skills, values, and commitment we are looking for. If you are unsure whether your experience is the right fit, please do get in touch before applying, we would rather have that conversation than miss out on the right person.
Routes exists to grow the resources of refugee and asylum seeking women to ensure that they have equal access to jobs and education in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you play a crucial role within our busy and friendly team and take responsibility for managing our benevolent fund?
We are looking to recruit an Administration and Grants Officer to support the output of our HQ, including benevolent fund caseload management, member support, and general Association output. Some travel is expected to support membership events inc. evenings & weekends, with occasional overnight stays. We offer generous holiday entitlement, 6% employer pension contribution, free parking, access to gym/swimming pool, canteen, café and shop.
We are the UK’s largest membership organisation of female veterans and serving women - a financially sustainable £8m charity which aims to provide camaraderie, benevolence and support to women who have served in the Army. Additionally, we aim to exert influence within the military charity sector to broaden support for all female veterans of the UK Armed Forces.
Our benevolent fund awards over £200k in grants per year to an average of 120 applicants, from minor requests to major grants, and annual maintenance. We organise both national and local events for our members to attend where they meet up with old friends, remember those we have lost, support each other, have fun and make new and lasting memories. We have approaching 5000 active members which we hope to grow as we reach out to many more female veterans eligible to join our Association.
You will:
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have experience of working in a member or public-facing organisation, supporting and liaising with a diverse cohort of individuals in a wide variety of interests and needs
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have experience of managing caseloads and carrying out detailed casework
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have a sound knowledge of how individual grants are awarded
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have a strong understanding of the work of SSAFA, TRBL & other caseworking and almonising agencies
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understand the value of strong communication and be experienced in engaging people from many walks of life, tailoring your communication style to a variety of audiences
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be skilled at building positive working relationships, with a friendly and engaging manner
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be highly organised with great attention to detail, and work well within a small staff team where each team member is expected to pitch in and work collaboratively
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Be engaging and welcoming, able to attend events and interact with members of the public
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees with a number of sub-committees, all volunteers. We are a small staff team of 5, led by a CEO, who are motivated by the good work we do to support some amazing, brave and pioneering women. We are proud of the work we do to support female veterans, many of whom are now well into retirement. Some have fallen on hard times and need our financial support, whilst others may be lonely or have reduced mobility, and rely on our association to keep them in touch with like-minded comrades.
We are an inclusive employer seeking to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, committed to supporting our staff and the female veterans we serve. All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.
If you are a motivated, self-starting and engaging individual with a passion for working with people and supporting their needs, then we look forward to receiving your application by way of a CV and a detailed supporting statement demonstrating your suitability for the role with regard to the above person specification.
Supporting female veterans of the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF


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REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK, achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Our community of volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to focus on leading and developing a diverse programme of fundraising activities that will generate sustainable income and support the organisation’s very compelling cause. REMAP is unique.
Our new Fundraising Manager will be ambitious and enthusiastic, with outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills who is able to develop excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and staff. They will:
- Develop and deliver an effective fundraising plans
- Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
- Manage applications, reporting and fundraising targets
- Work closely with REMAP's CEO and colleagues to communicate the impact of our work
To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the personal specification by the deadline of midnight on Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place online via Teams on 12th & 13th October 2026.
REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.
Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feelunderstood andempoweredto be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:
Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Support – We are supportive, caring and kind.
Community – We connect people and build community.
Trust – We earn trust and create safety.
Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly.
About the role
We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations.
This role involves overseeing the charity’s financial management, producing budgets and management accounts, monitoring cashflow, ensuring financial compliance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation.
The successful candidate will join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees and playing a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth
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What you’ll do:
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Lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations
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Oversee the charity’s financial management
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Produce budgets and management accounts
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Monitor cashflow
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Ensure financial compliance
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Support strategic decision-making
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Ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation
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Join the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees
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Play a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth
Salary Band: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE (DOE)
Contract Type: 1 year fixed-term contract with potential to extend
Reports to: CEO
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week Monday – Friday
Location: Bromley-based. Must be able to work in the office on Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week working from home or at venues within the Bromley borough as required.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is
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A resilient, solution-focused professional
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Able to work efficiently on their own initiative and collaboratively within a small, dedicated team
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Passionate about supporting the work of a local charity and contributing to positive outcomes for autistic people and their families
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A team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can build productive relationships with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders
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Confident presenting financial information and supporting organisational decision-making
They will ideally have experience of charity finance, including budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, financial compliance and financial reporting. Knowledge of Charity SORP and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous.
We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believe in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values.
The ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role.
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and
support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic pride.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
How to apply
Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully. This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.
Please apply with
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your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;
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a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:
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your motivation for the role
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your motivation for working for us
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your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2026
Interviews to take place: w/c 5th October 2026
The information you provide remains anonymous and is stored and processed separately to the recruitment campaign.
Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without sponsorship.
We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Head of Organisational Strategy and Operations (known internally as Infrastructure Lead) is a senior strategic leadership role within Healing Justice Ldn, working closely alongside the Executive Director to help shape and steward the organisational infrastructure, systems, and coordination practices needed for HJL’ s next phase of development.
The role exists to strengthen the connective infrastructure that enables HJL’ s organisational arms to operate autonomously while remaining aligned, collaborative, sustainable, and responsive within rapidly changing political, social, and movement landscapes.
Rather than focusing primarily on operational administration or hierarchical management, the role centres on developing values-aligned systems, organisational practices, and ways of working that support collective care, adaptability, organisational health, and long-term sustainability. Working across programmes, research, narrative strategy, operations, and leadership, the post holder will support communication, coordination, learning, and organisational coherence across the organisation while strengthening distributed leadership.
This role would suit someone who has previously held senior leadership responsibility across multiple organisational areas within a values-led, justice-oriented, community-based, or movement environment. As a newly created role within an evolving organisational structure, the responsibilities, focus, and ways of working within the role may continue to develop over time in response to organisational learning, growth, and changing needs.
Responsibilities
Organisational stewardship & coordination
- Shape and steward HJL’ s organisational infrastructure, systems, and long-term sustainability alongside the Executive Director and wider leadership.
- Support strategic coherence, communication, and coordination across HJL’ s organisational arms, including programmes, research, narrative strategy, operations, and infrastructure.
- Develop organisational systems, structures, and practices that support autonomy, collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and collective wellbeing.
- Support organisational decision-making, governance, and ways of working that reflect HJL’ s commitments to disability justice, racial justice, accessibility, collective care, and community accountability.
- Help strengthen organisational resilience and responsiveness within changing political, social, funding, and movement conditions.
Infrastructure & organisational development
- Lead the development and stewardship of values-aligned organisational systems, policies, and internal processes.
- Build and strengthen the connective infrastructure that supports collaboration, shared learning, and coordination across different organisational areas.
- Support organisational learning, reflection, adaptation, and knowledge sharing processes across teams and leadership.
- Help create structures and organisational cultures that support sustainable collaboration, leadership development, conflict navigation, and organisational wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with advisors, external partners, and leadership to support organisational sustainability and adaptive development.
Organisational sustainability & external relationships (Operational sustainability)
- Work alongside the Executive Director and external finance partners to support organisational sustainability, financial planning, and resource stewardship.
- Contribute to fundraising strategy, partnership development, and relationship-building with funders, collaborators, and aligned organisations.
- Support infrastructure connected to organisational growth, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across HJL s wider ecosystem of collaborators, movement partners, advisors, and aligned organisations.
Organisational health, risk and resilience (Risk, Resilience & Infrastructure)
- Identify, map and respond to organisational vulnerabilities, operational challenges and external pressures affecting HJL’ s work and sustainability.
- Support systems and practices related to safeguarding, accountability, evaluation, organisational learning, and collective wellbeing.
- Support the organisation to navigate complexity, uncertainty, conflict, and change in ways that remain adaptive, relational, and values-aligned.
Person specification
Experience & Capabilities
We recognise that people develop leadership experience through many different pathways and do not expect applicants to meet every area listed below.
We are particularly interested in people who bring systems thinking, organisational leadership experience, and experience working within complex, values-led environments.
You may bring:
- Significant experience working within community-based, justice-oriented, movement, or values-led organisations.
- Experience holding strategic responsibility across multiple organisational areas such as organisational development, governance, operations, partnerships, sustainability, fundraising, or people management.
- Experience developing or evolving organisational systems, structures, policies, or ways of working within changing or complex environments.
- Experience supporting organisational growth, transition, resilience, or change.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with funders, partners, advisors, communities, or wider movement ecosystems.
- Systems thinking, facilitation, coordination, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to navigate complexity, ambiguity, conflict, and organisational change with emotional maturity and relational awareness.
- Ability to support collaboration and coherence across multiple teams, work streams, or organisational areas without relying on hierarchical management approaches.
- Understanding of equity-centred, accessibility-informed, trauma-informed, and relational approaches to organisational development and leadership.
- Commitment to collective care, disability justice, racial justice, and community accountability.
Benefits
- 4% Pension contribution
- Individual professional development budget
- Enhanced annual leave provisions beyond the statutory minimum including a summer and winter break
- Staff training on somatics, trauma and resilience
- Free office refreshments
- Season ticket loan
- Enhanced parental leave pay
Introductory / Q&A Webinar
Interested in learning more about the role and our organisation? Join us for a one-hour webinar hosted by our Executive Director, Farzana Khan. We'll share insights into the role, our work and what you can expect from joining the organisation. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.
The webinar will take place at 5pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026 (click apply link for details on how to join the webinar).
Recruitment Timeline
- Applications Open: Wednesday 9th September 2026
- Introductory / Q&A Webinar: 15th September 2026 at 5pm BST
- Applications Close: Monday 21st September 2026 at 3pm BST
- 1st stage virtual interview: w/c 5th October 2026
- 2nd stage in person interview and task: w/c 12th October 2026
- Appointment made by Monday 19th October 2026
About Healing Justice Ldn
Healing Justice Ldn (HJL) is a community-led organisation working at the intersections of health justice, collective care, healing, and systems change. Rooted in disability justice, transformative practice, and liberation work, HJL develops community-led approaches to wellbeing that address the structural impacts of racism, ableism, state violence, and inequality.
Through research, training, political education, movement support, and healing practice, HJL works to build the infrastructures, relationships, and capacities needed for long-term collective resilience and liberation. The organisation supports communities, organisers, practitioners, and movements to develop sustainable approaches to health, care, and social transformation.
HJL operates through an evolving organisational model centred around autonomy, connection, collaboration, and collective stewardship. Different organisational “ arms ” hold distinct areas of practice while remaining connected through shared values, coordination structures, and relational infrastructure.
As HJL enters a new phase of organisational development, there is an increasing need for organisational infrastructure, systems, governance, and connective coordination that can support sustainable growth while remaining responsive and accountable within rapidly changing political, social, and movement landscapes.