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Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c.£75 - 80,000 per annum
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: The role is, of necessity, office based, although flexibility for home working is expected where appropriate. Evening and weekend work will be required to attend networking and other events.
At Sussex community Foundation we are approaching our 20th anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic chief executive to lead us into the next 20 years, enabling us to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place.
At Sussex Community Foundation we bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. In our first 20 years we have built a reputation across the county as an authoritative voice in local philanthropy, attracting and retaining new Fundholders to the Foundation.
As a leading grant maker in the county, our reputation within the voluntary sector is incredibly important to us. We want to ensure that our future Chief Executive builds on these trusted relationships.
We have an experienced and influential Board who will support you in your role, backed up by an enthusiastic and committed team of experts in both fundraising and grant making.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Mark Spofforth OBE FCA - Chair of Trustees
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 - noon
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**No Agencies please**
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To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.



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Want to work in a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is protecting children’s health by transforming the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team empowering Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. As our Director of Finance and Operations you will make a real difference to our mission to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, people, digital, operations and governance. They ensure the charity is financially sustainable, well-run, compliant and values-driven, so that our resources, systems and culture are aligned with our mission.
They will be accountable for the following areas:
Strategic leadership & organisational development
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Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and translating it into robust financial, people and operational plans.
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Lead the annual organisational planning cycle, ensuring objectives, budgets and KPIs are aligned to the strategy and are realistic, affordable and measurable.
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Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, learning and collaboration across the charity, role-modelling our values in leadership and decision making.
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Provide clear, insight-driven analysis and recommendations to support major strategic decisions (e.g. growth, new programmes, partnerships, investments, cost management).
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Lead and develop the Finance & Operations team (Finance, Fundraising, HR, IT/systems, operations) building a high-performing, service-oriented function that supports colleagues to deliver impact.
Financial strategy, planning & stewardship
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Develop and keep under review the charity’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, appropriate reserves and effective use of resources.
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Lead and coordinate the annual budget and medium-term financial planning process, working closely with budget holders to create robust, activity-based budgets.
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With the support of the Senior Finance Manager, provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the CEO, Leadership Team and Board, including management accounts, restricted funds reporting, cashflow and forecasts.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and Charity Commission / Companies House requirements.
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Lead the relationship with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process, ensuring high-quality statutory accounts and a culture of continuous improvement in financial controls.
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Oversee financial aspects of funding bids, contracts and grant reporting, including costing models, financial due diligence and project / restricted fund monitoring.
People, culture & HR
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Champion Bite Back’s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all your work.
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Provide strategic oversight of HR, working closely with the HR & People Manager on people strategy, workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.
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Champion a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture. Lead on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the organisation, shaping recruitment, policies, culture and practices so that staff from all backgrounds feel welcomed, represented, supported and able to flourish.
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Lead the organisation-wide objective-setting and performance management framework, ensuring clear expectations, regular feedback and fair, constructive review processes.
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Oversee learning and development approaches so that staff and managers have the skills, tools and support to perform at their best and develop their careers.
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Ensure all people-related policies and procedures (including safeguarding where appropriate), are up-to-date, legally compliant, values-aligned and consistently implemented.
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Oversee pensions, insurance, payroll and benefits ensuring these are well-managed, compliant and provide value for money.
Digital, data, IT & systems
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Work alongside the Digicomms team to support the organisation’s digital and technology strategy, ensuring systems and tools are fit for purpose and future-focused.
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Ensure the charity’s CRM (Salesforce) is effectively governed, embedded and used across the organisation, with clear ownership, training and data standards.
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Oversee data protection and information security, ensuring GDPR compliance, robust data governance and adherence to frameworks such as Cyber Essentials where relevant.
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Manage relationships with IT and systems suppliers, ensuring contracts are well-specified, performance is monitored and services deliver value for money.
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Lead the design and continuous improvement of cross-organisational systems and processes to reduce duplication, improve user experience and increase efficiency.
Operations, facilities & supplier management
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Oversee the effective management of the charity’s co-working space in Fivefields and any hybrid / remote working arrangements, ensuring they are safe, inclusive and support collaborative working.
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Plan for future workspace needs in line with organisational growth, culture and budget.
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Lead procurement and supplier management, together with the Operations & Contracts Manager, for key operational services, ensuring contracts are well-managed and aligned with our ethical, environmental and sustainability commitments.
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Ensure robust health and safety arrangements are in place and implemented across all activities, including appropriate policies, risk assessments and training.
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Oversee business continuity planning and disaster recovery arrangements so that critical operations can continue in the event of disruption.
Governance, risk & compliance
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Act as Company Secretary and secretary to the Board, ensuring effective governance processes and high-quality information flows between the executive and trustees.
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Ensure timely and accurate compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and any other regulatory or funder requirements, including statutory filings and returns.
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Lead the development, maintenance and regular review of the organisational risk register, ensuring an appropriate appetite for risk and clear mitigation actions.
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Provide assurance to the Board and its committees on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance frameworks across finance, HR, data protection, health & safety and other key areas.
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Coordinate the review, approval, communication and implementation of organisational policies, ensuring staff are inducted, trained and clear on their responsibilities.
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Support the Chair and CEO in planning Board and committee agendas, ensuring trustees are well-supported to discharge their duties and have appropriate information to make decisions.
Please apply with a CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re a good fit for this role. Your covering statement must include answers to the four questions we ask in the application pack. If you do not answer these questions we will not be able to consider your application.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Merton is seeking an inspiring and strategic Director to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation.
This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.
About Home-Start Merton – Making a difference to young families
We believe strong families make strong communities.
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life.
Operating across London borough of Merton, we are a small but vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements.
Our Charity Director Role
As Director, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence.
You’ll lead our talented team of employees, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Merton.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services.
- Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance.
- Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy.
- Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners.
- Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability.
About You
You are:
- Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery.
- A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources.
- A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams.
- Skilled in partnership development and community engagement.
- Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
- Lead one of London’s most respected family charities.
- Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability.
- Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board.
- Enjoy flexible, hybrid working.
How to Apply
If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.
Apply via CharityJob or reach out to our Chair for an informal conversation.
Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025
Home-Start Merton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kingston Bereavement Support
Service Manager
Kingston upon Thames (On-site)
£45,000 - £49,000 (DOE) pro rata
Part-time 0.4 or 0.6 per week depending on experience and availability.
Permanent via Website
About The Role
Kingston Bereavement Support (KBS) is the only bereavement service in Kingston Upon Thames. We are a registered provider to local GPs and an organisational member of the Childhood Bereavement Network. We are organisational members of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and we work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
The Service Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of a high-quality service for our clients. This role will drive continuous learning, service improvements, and strong partnership engagement to ensure that KBS provides the best support possible. We are looking for a committed and passionate person who can work as part of a small team to provide a professional, effective, and quality service, ensuring that equal opportunities are available for everyone.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of managing experienced staff including personal development and objective setting.
- Experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating service or organisation provision.
- Practical experience of operational functions, ideally including IT, finance and marketing.
- A track record of fundraising through grants and other channels.
- Excellent leadership skills demonstrated in organisations experiencing major change.
Recruitment Process
Safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification documents and complete the application form.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
No agencies please.
Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interviews: Likely to be online week beginning 19th January 2026
Our Benefits
We are a small and dedicated team.
- Annual Leave of 25 days and eight Bank Holidays (pro rata according to contracted hours).
- Access to learning and development to enable you to progress your career.
- An attractive pension scheme.
Kingston Bereavement Support is a local charity established in 1988. We support children, young people, adults and families with bereavement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a person who can lead LWPT through ongoing development of the organisation in coordination with both staff and trustees. The person needs to be able to maintain a clear strategic plan for the organisation that allows the organisation to stay focussed on what we plan to do to the benefit of both beneficiaries and supporters. The right person is able to maintain a healthy focus on income and expenditure in order to ensure that LWPT can meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Essential for the right applicant:
• A Christian with a good knowledge of the Christian communities in the UK.
• Someone who is an active member of a local church.
• Is able to affirm the historic creeds of the Christian church.
• A personal commitment to the development of the next generation of Christian Bible teachers in the UK.
• The ability to work from home with good wifi access.
• Ability to travel to the main office in Watford twice a month.
£60k pa FTE. This is a 0.8FTE role
Submit a CV, covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for this post
LWPT was created to develop leaders in UK churches. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeNFG_671Y You must be keen on leadership development.
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic direction for the charity, employing a collaborative leadership style to ensure that the achievement of the charity’s vision and objectives is supported by an engaged and culturally healthy staff team.
You will ensure the projects are run in-line with our policies, legal requirements, and budgets, with an overarching understanding of the charity’s finances and fundraising.
You will also be a figurehead for the organisation, effectively networking, partnering and influencing across sectors.
Lastly, but most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative power of connection across division, and how the projects we create serve this core purpose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity Lead
Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting expectant mothers to leave abusive relationships and protect their unborn babies. Following successful fundraising and network-building in Portsmouth, they have appointed Charisma to support the recruitment of a Charity Lead, to lead and launch their Portsmouth project.
As their first paid employee, the Charity Lead, reporting to the Board of Trustees, will lead the day to day operational, strategic and business functions of the charity. You will be agreeing budgets and managing finances (with support and input from our Board and accountants), recruiting and mentoring volunteer teams, ambassadors, and future paid team members, driving fundraising via corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and other income streams. With a responsibility for ensuring the charity’s sustainability, growth, and impact you will be the face and voice, representing the charity at meetings, events and in the media.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in charity operations, including finance, HR, marketing, and fundraising, with a strong understanding of policy compliance and development.
- Trauma informed and skilled in safeguarding and survivor support, with experience working sensitively with victims/survivors of abuse and protecting vulnerable adults and children.
- Excellent communicator and networker, able to build strong partnerships and represent the charity with professionalism and empathy.
- Organised, analytical, and self-motivated, with proven leadership ability, high computer literacy (Microsoft 365), and a results-focused, KPI-driven approach.
- Values-led and committed to growth, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, and alignment with the charity’s ethos and commitment to continuous development.
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance. This is a home-based role, and it is essential that you can work in a private working space with secure WIFI.
An Enhanced DBS check is also required (exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV including full work history, and supporting statement.
Please note: If you are passionate about Free to Fly’s mission and believe you have the right skills to carry out this role although you do not meet all the essential criteria, but you feel that you satisfy the majority of these, please do apply. Please include a recognition of the areas where you are aware that you do not meet the criteria in your supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.
Location: Portsmouth (Home based)
Closing date: 14th December 2025
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Chief Executive Officer
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)
• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.
The Role: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.
Job Description
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.
2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.
3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.
5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.
About Wandsworth Community Transport
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.
Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.
Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector
To Apply
Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.
As Chief Executive, you will:
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Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
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Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
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Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.
If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)
Location: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd 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.
The Vacancy
Job Title: CEO YMCA Newcastle
Location: Newcastle
Salary: TBC
Weekly Hours: TBC
Reference: YMC1157145
About YMCA Newcastle
YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement — one of the world’s oldest and largest youth organisations — and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity, we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle, including youth work, housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes, alongside private rented flats, managed in partnership with a local managing agent,.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high-quality, impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastle’s youth, housing and community services.
Managing supported housing provision.
Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.
Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle – and, in time, Gateshead.
Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
Managing commercial interests, including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.
About You
You’ll be a dynamic, values-driven leader with at least five years’ senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands-on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.
Why Join Us?
Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.
Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values-based culture.
Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.
YMCA Newcastle is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Our mission is to provide opportunities, resources, and support so that our community and its young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance leader to make a real impact.
As our Head of Governance, you’ll shape how governance operates across the organisation, lead a talented team, and support strategic decisions that affect thousands of professionals.
This pivotal role places you at the heart of a prestigious College, working closely with the President, CEO, and senior officers to ensure we meet the highest standards of governance and compliance. You’ll combine strategic insight with strong communication and people skills, acting as the vital link between staff and elected doctors.
What you’ll do:
- Lead governance strategy: Ensure our governance structure meets constitutional requirements and best practice standards.
- Drive compliance: Oversee GDPR and data protection, ensuring robust processes and training across the College.
- Manage elections & policies: Run Officer and committee elections, develop governance frameworks, and maintain accurate records.
- Lead a high-performing team: Inspire and develop a motivated Governance team delivering exceptional service.
- Collaborate widely: Work across departments on projects with governance and GDPR elements, and contribute to college-wide management discussions.
What you’ll need:
- Significant experience in governance within a membership or not-for-profit setting.
- Expertise in data protection law and practice.
- Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams.
- Exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and adaptability.
If you’d like to be part of an organisation that shapes the future of healthcare, working in a collaborative, professional environment where your expertise truly matters then please find out more about the Head of Governance role and the RCR from the candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the opportunity
Action Tutoring is the largest tutoring charity in the country. At the heart of our work is closing the attainment gap for pupils facing disadvantage in the UK by harnessing the power of tutoring. We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Interim Chief Executive Officer (maternity cover) to lead our growing charity, ensuring the charity continues to achieve benchmark-beating results for the pupils we support. In 2025-26, our work will reach 7,000 pupils supported by more than 80 staff and 2,500 volunteer tutors. This role would suit someone with experience of interim senior leadership roles, wanting to make a difference in an area with proven impact on outcomes for children and young people.
Closing date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025
Interviews: Between 8th and 16th January 2026
Start date: Ideally, Monday, 23rd March 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed-term, 9 to 12-month maternity cover. We are open to discussions regarding the working pattern, and welcome applications for 0.8 FTE up to 1 FTE. A full working week is 37.5 hours. We offer flexible working hours. The core working hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Applications from candidates seeking a secondment are welcome.
Location: Hybrid working with 2 or 3 days per week, in London, dependent on meetings and occasionally with short notice. Our London office address is: Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria, SW1W 0DH
Duties and Responsibilities
The Interim CEO (maternity cover) is responsible for maintaining the high performance of the charity, overseeing the delivery of key strategic goals in line with our mission and aims. During the period of this appointment, you will lead the organisation through its annual school sales process (Spring 26), ensure the successful delivery of a key strategic project testing AI in our delivery model (Summer and Autumn 26) and set the organisation up for success in a new academic year (Autumn 26).
Vision, Strategy and Delivery
- Working with the Board to implement the vision and mission of the charity.
- Responsible for implementing the agreed strategy.
People and Cultural Leadership
- Overall people and cultural leadership, empowering the team the maintain the positive working culture with behaviours that align closely to the charity’s values.
- Ensuring operational excellence is maintained across the organisation.
Advocacy
- Representing Action Tutoring externally to a range of stakeholders, including school leaders, policymakers, the media and funders, to raise the profile of Action Tutoring and awareness of the cause.
- Sustain constructive working relationships with other education charities, sharing good practice and working collaboratively to improve educational outcomes.
Finance and Fundraising
- Overseeing financial management of the charity supported by the Director of Finance & Operations.
- Lead fundraising alongside the Head of Philanthropy to ensure fundraising targets set by the Board are met.
Line Management
- Direct line management of the Senior Leadership Team (3 Directors), the Head of Impact & Quality and the Head of Philanthropy, covering the five departments of the organisati
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
- The right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Proven track record as a CEO in a not-for-profit organisation, experience as an Interim CEO is desirable but not essential. The ability to get up to speed quickly will be vital.
- Experience of working within a delivery-based organisation and an understanding of how to ensure quality, efficiency, and impact in that context.
- Commercial mindset, with proven success in fundraising and/or sales targets to meet set targets and secure income for ongoing operations.
- Experience overseeing pilots of new delivery modes, applying a theory of change approach to learning.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans and complex projects to achieve organisational vision and mission.
- Strong communication skills, with experience representing organisations externally to various stakeholders (e.g., school leaders, partners, funders).
- Understanding of the education sector, and the needs and drivers of stakeholders across the education space.
- Ability to diagnose and dissect complex problems and encourage scalable solutions to novel issues.
- Experience in empowering senior leaders and the wider organisations to meet ambitious targets.
- Ability to foster a positive working culture, aligned with Action Tutoring’s values.
- Strong financial management skills.
- Knowledge of governance structures and experience in working closely with a board of trustees, including managing strategic risk.
- Comfortable with data and committed to driving impact across the organisation.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have the following personal attributes:
- Passion for addressing educational disadvantage and closing the attainment gap.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong, constructive relationships with other organisations and charities, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices.
- High ethical standards and personal integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability in leadership.
- Resilient and adaptable with the ability to thrive in an evolving and challenging external environment, and to adjust to shifts in the education landscape.
- Strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events and creating memorable experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) wants you on our team as our new Events Administrator!
We are at an ambitious and exciting stage, redesigning and expanding our portfolio of learning products and delivering a growing programme of in-person, online and hybrid events including major conferences like our Global AI Conference.
As our Events Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of meetings and conferences that make a real difference to clinical care. Working closely with our Conference Organiser and the wider Learning Team, as well as colleagues in marketing, sponsorship and external stakeholders, you’ll help us deliver events that inspire, educate and connect healthcare professionals worldwide.
What you’ll do
- Support the planning and delivery of high-quality events across the UK and globally.
- Coordinate logistics, manage registrations, and ensure delegates and speakers have an exceptional experience.
- Work with subject matter experts, sponsors and partners to bring events to life.
- Provide outstanding customer service and troubleshoot on the day to keep everything running smoothly.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in event administration and logistics (in-person, online and hybrid).
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and online event platforms (e.g., Zoom).
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for delivering great experiences.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Are you a Product Development Manager looking to make a significant and critical impact?
The Royal College of Radiologists are looking for a Learning Programmes Development Manager to lead the design, development, Go To Market planning and launch of new short courses. In this role you’ll drive horizon scanning and ideation, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our portfolio to meet both educational and commercial goals.
RCR Learning supports the professional development of clinical radiologists and oncologists throughout their careers. We design and deliver innovative learning programmes that respond to the real challenges of clinical practice. Our portfolio includes in-person, live online and blended courses alongside lecture series and conferences and we’re ambitious to grow.
In this is strategic, hands-on role you’ll shape our portfolio, drive innovation, and deliver high-impact education that improves patient care.
What you’ll do:
- Own and manage the new product development (NPD) process for live and blended learning programmes.
- Lead the end-to-end design, development and pilot delivery of CPD courses and other learning programmes.
- Lead go to market (GTM) planning and execution for new and re-launched learning programmes to achieve RCR Learning’s commercial targets.
- Plan, undertake and synthesise market research and user testing activities to ensure new products are innovative, meet market demand and are financially viable.
- Lead reviews and redevelopment of existing short courses, ensuring products evolve to meet learners’ needs and market changes.
What you’ll need:
- Proven success in developing programmes which blend educational rigour with industry/market relevance.
- Strong experience in learning design, product development and GTM planning.
- Commercial acumen and a user-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving patient care through education. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact in the medical education space.
If you bring experience in product development, learning design for mid-career professionals and a commercial outlook, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Race Equality Foundation is seeking a creative and highly organised communicator to help amplify our evidence-based work and deliver impactful events that support real change for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities. Working closely with our Communications and Public Affairs Manager, you’ll gain hands-on experience in parliamentary engagement, media relations and strategic communications.
In this role, you will:
- Manage social media and create engaging digital content
- Lead planning and delivery of conferences, webinars & training
- Coordinate comms requests across project teams
- Produce newsletters, website updates & publications
- Build evaluation processes and track impact data
We’re looking for:
- Strong writing and digital content skills
- Experience managing social media & events
- Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to race equality and social justice
Closing date: Monday 8 December 2025, 23:59 GMT
Interviews: 15-17 December 2025
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of racism and/or marginalisation. The Race Equality Foundation is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive workplace.
How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal. We will require the submission of an application form and a supporting statement. We will not accept applications via CV.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.