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The Head of Nursing and Quality is a senior strategic and operational leader within The Children’s Trust, responsible for delivering the highest standards of nursing, clinical care, safety, and clinical governance across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing and Quality, the postholder provides professional leadership for the nursing and care workforce, oversees the day to day clinical management of the organisation and deputises for the Director of Nursing and Quality / Registered Manager as required.
This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks, including CQC, OFSTED Care, National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes, and national patient safety requirements, while fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and improvement. The postholder will lead on the development of evidence-based practice, ensuring services are safe, equitable, responsive, and aligned with The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives.
Interview date: Friday 2 January 2026
This role is not open for sponsorship.
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Professional Practice
- Provide highly visible, credible leadership to nursing and care teams across the organisation.
- Act as a key delegate and deputy for the Director of Nursing and Quality / Registered Manager.
- Champion a culture that promotes safe, equitable, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
- Ensure children, young people, and families are meaningfully involved in shaping service delivery and evaluating their experience.
- Lead the development and delivery of organisational initiatives, contributing to strategic objectives, the business plan, and the organisational dashboard.
- Proactively network externally to promote the organisation’s clinical and professional profile.
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with CQC, OFSTED Care, National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes, NMC standards, and other applicable legislation.
- Lead audits of CQC and Ofsted standards, identifying gaps and implementing robust action plans.
- Assist in the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective organisation-wide clinical governance framework.
- Jointly coordinate the completion of the annual Quality Account.
- Lead clinical policy development, ensuring all clinical policies are evidence-based, current, and understood by staff.
Patient Safety, Clinical Risk and Incident Management
- Lead a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement within the Nursing and Care directorate.
- Implement and oversee the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and annual associated plan alongside the Head of Clinical Governance.
- Ensure timely review and oversight of incident reporting, risk assessments, serious incident investigations, and associated actions.
- Promote and strengthen organisational processes for identifying, mitigating, and monitoring clinical risks.
- Communicate themes and learning from incidents across the organisation.
Workforce Leadership, Development and Management
- Provide professional leadership to nursing, care, safeguarding, respiratory, pharmacy, clinical governance and clinical education teams.
- Line manage: Business Support Manager, Senior Clinical Lead, Lead Respiratory Nurse and three house managers, and associated teams.
- Ensure robust workforce planning, including appropriate skill mix and safe staffing.
- Lead recruitment and retention strategies for nursing and care services in partnership with the People Team.
- Ensure regular, high-quality clinical supervision, appraisal, and professional development opportunities.
- Oversee NMC revalidation processes and compliance with professional standards.
- Build high-performing teams through motivation, recognition, coaching, and consistent performance management.
Nursing and Care Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for the nursing and care education team and line manager this through the Senior Clinical Lead.
- Ensure a safe and effective education provision aligned with national standards and NMC, and other regulatory requirements.
Safeguarding
- Ensure strong collaboration with safeguarding professionals ensuring safeguarding governance, policy implementation, training compliance, and multi-agency collaboration.
- Provide senior oversight of safeguarding concerns, investigations, and learning in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Quality, and wider safeguarding team.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Provide leadership for infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with national guidelines.
- Monitor infection data, oversee IPC audits, and initiate improvement strategies.
- Promote best practice in all clinical and residential settings.
Documentation, Information Management and Digital Systems
- Ensure safe, accurate and secure medical and care records, with regular audit for compliance.
- Maximise use of digital systems to support clinical decision-making, documentation, and governance.
- Ensure clear, consistent standards for record-keeping across all clinical and care areas.
Resource, Budget and Performance Management
- Hold delegated responsibility for staffing and non-staffing budgets across nursing, care, and residential services.
- Lead capital and equipment planning to ensure all clinical environments are safe and fit for purpose.
- Review and ensure effective skill mix and resource allocation.
- Set SMART objectives for direct reports and monitor performance through structured quarterly reviews.
Senior Leadership and Organisational Responsibilities
- Serve as a critical member of the Nursing and Care Senior Leadership Team.
- Participate in the senior site manager weekend rota.
- Communicate organisational messages effectively and relay staff feedback to senior leaders.
- Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s scope and organisational requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and The Children's Trust policies.
Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience
- Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
- Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
- Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
- Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
- Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
- Motivates self and other.
Education:
- Registered Nurse.
- Leadership / management qualification.
- Master’s degree in relevant subject.
Experience:
- Evidence of recent management and leadership experience at equivalent to Band 8c or above, for a minimum of two years.
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
- Experience of working with children and families with complex health needs.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:
- Dynamic, passionate, open, collaborative, and supportive leadership style.
- Able to build teams and delegate.
- Able to problem solve and make informed decisions, and take charge of events.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong influencing skills in depth knowledge of all relevant regulatory legislation, with experience of implementing and working to them.
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient safety.
- Experience of leading a service and of transformational change.
- Experience managing projects.
- Experience of effective partnership working, with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of managing budgets.
Personal Qualities:
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Children’s Trust.
- Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
- Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Do you have a creative flair and a passion for collaboration? We’re looking for someone to help shape and deliver a public engagement and events programme that showcases Headway East London’s occupational projects in art, food and music, strengthens partnerships, and raises awareness of brain injury.
The role is to work closely with our members, you will co-produce events, workshops and creative projects that highlight their experiences and talents. Also, nurture and develop relationships with partners and stakeholders, identify new opportunities for collaboration and ensure members are meaningfully involved in all aspects of engagement.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Public Engagement Programme Delivery
- Support the delivery of a public engagement programme that raises awareness of brain injury and showcase our creative work in art, food, and music.
- Work closely with the Director of Development and staff teams to identify and develop opportunities for public engagement (e.g. exhibitions, performances, and community events).
Member Co-production and Creative Participation
- Work closely with members to support their participation in projects and events, ensuring their voices and experiences contribute to the planning and delivery.
- Support in facilitating steering groups or member planning sessions to shape ideas and gather feedback for improvements.
Partnerships and External Relationships
- Support in building and maintaining positive relationships with local organisations, cultural venues, and community partners to broaden our reach and profile.
- Represent Headway East London at events, meetings and community forums, acting as a positive ambassador for the organisation and its members.
Event, Operations and Delivery
- Support all logistical aspects of events, including venue booking, liaising with suppliers, organising materials, and coordinating volunteers.
- Contribute to event promotion and audience engagement, including managing guest lists, ticketing, and attendee communications.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Support the collection of feedback, stories, and data from events and projects to evaluate their success and impact.
- Support with monitoring and reporting processes that inform fundraising, communications, and project planning.
Key Relationships - Internal and External
Internal: All staff, Members (service users) and their families, Volunteers
External: Public audiences - supporters and funders Partner organisations, Corporate stakeholders, Contractors
Other
Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability.
Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Job Title: Funding and Income Generation Manager
Hours: 30 Hours a week
Salary: Organisational Band D (£31,060 - £33,803 FTE)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation in a newly created role at a time when
we’re looking to redesign our fund-raising activities through a mixture of activities and
events, sourcing new and nurturing current corporate partnerships and developing
commercial initiatives by making the most of our current assets.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will work in partnership with the current Grant Funding
Manager (who is primarily responsible for major grant applications), whilst you will have
responsibility for pursuing a wide range of other income generation opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone with a strong track record in charity income generation who
thrives on working as part of a team yet can also work independently. You will need to be
highly motivated, well organised and have good time management skills, used to working to
targets and comfortable in providing updates and reports to the senior management team.
Based at the Factory in Porth, you’ll need to have your own transport as travel between the
various hubs will be necessary, as well as the occasional visits to potential funders and key
stakeholders.
The role requires a DBS check and the right to work in the UK
Main Duties
To help raise awareness of Valleys Kids and the work we do.
To identify new sources of income and build on current income streams to support
the work of the charity.
To provide support to the various business unit managers in their own fundraising
activities.
To engage with the public, local community groups and businesses to develop
additional sources of income.
To organise and manage community and corporate fundraising events.
To attend community and corporate networking events where necessary.
To actively participate in the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy
and budget.
To provide regular reports to the directors as and when required and work toward
monthly targets.
To work collaboratively with the organisation’s directors and the current freelance Grant
Funding Manager
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience in fundraising, income generation or business development
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building
Strong time management and organisational skills
Budget management and reporting experience
Competency in working with general IT software (e.g. Word, Excel)
Knowledge of the local voluntary sector
Additional benefits for our employees:
An Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service Benefit
25 days Holiday a year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
Opportunities for hybrid working
Reimbursement of essential travel expenses at agrees rates
Employer contributed pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to create a community where every person feels supported, enabled, and empowered to overcome hardship and realise their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
Purpose of the role:
To facilitate training workshops for kinship carers across England, as part of the national training team, through an annual programme of Kinship roadshows and in-person and online workshops.
To contribute to the continual development and improvement of the Kinship training programme by developing new content and refining existing materials in line with insight, data, and feedback from kinship carers.
This role is home-based with frequent travel across England
Key responsibilities include:
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Co-facilitate professional, high-quality training to kinship carers in England.
- Experience managing challenging or sensitive situations during training while maintaining clear boundaries, using Kinship's safeguarding framework where necessary.
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Ensure training is accessible, inclusive, and adapted to meet the diverse needs of participants.
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Meet training KPIs, including participants reporting they feel better supported (90%) and have increased understanding of the subject (80%).
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Contribute to the continuous development of training resources using insights, data, and feedback from kinship carers.
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Maintain a consistent and engaging approach across all training experiences.
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Use Salesforce effectively as the case management system to support training delivery, learning, and evaluation.
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Demonstrate confident and frictionless use of Zoom, including breakout rooms and interactive tools, to deliver engaging online training sessions.
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Actively support and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience includes:
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Substantial experience delivering engaging online and in-person training and workshops for diverse audiences.
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Proven experience in professional facilitation using a range of techniques to engage participants.
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Demonstrable expertise using Zoom (including breakout rooms and tools) and PowerPoint to deliver high-quality training.
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Experience managing challenging or sensitive situations during training while maintaining clear boundaries.
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Proven ability to deliver training that achieves measurable impact and learning outcomes.
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Demonstrated use of a non-judgemental approach reflected in both language and behaviour.
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Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with high attention to detail.
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Ability to collaborate effectively and work innovatively to achieve positive outcomes for kinship carers.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob by attaching your CV and a covering letter, and responding to the following four questions:
Q1 - With reference to the job description, describe how your experience and values are a good fit for this role at Kinship? (max 250 words)
Q2 - Tell us about your experience delivering training workshops to diverse audiences. (max 250 words)
Q3 - Co-facilitation is an important aspect of delivering engaging and effective workshops, both online and in person. Can you describe your understanding of co-facilitation and outline the key components that make it successful? (max 250 words)
Q4 - Describe three things which are key to delivering an engaging and high-quality online training session (max 250 words).
Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.
Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
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If you’re a purpose‑driven CEO with a deep passion for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to steer a trusted charity as it transforms for a sustainable future.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue is embarking on an exciting phase of strategic revitalisation. As a leading animal welfare charity with a proud history since 1965, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the animals in our care receive the very best support.
As Chief Executive of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, you’ll lead a proud organisation delivering rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, and providing lifetime care for animals with complex needs across Dorset and Devon since 1965. You’ll harness the charity’s tangible local footprint across three rescue centres and a network of retail shops to elevate outcomes, scale supporter engagement, and embed operational excellence.
You’ll be the catalyst for significant strategic change—partnering closely with the Board of Trustees to set bold transformational objectives and KPIs. You’ll transform our operating model to meet current and future needs, oversee a data and IT modernisation programme to strengthen insight, efficiency and compliance (from donor management and welfare tracking to retail operations), steward budgets and risk with rigour, and act as the charity’s primary spokesperson to media, partners and the wider community.
The role is full‑time, based at Head Office in Church Knowle, Dorset, with regular travel across centres and shops, and offers a competitive package including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. We welcome experienced CEOs and senior leaders who bring strategic planning, change delivery and inclusive leadership.
The Role
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission and vision. You will be responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of a revitalised strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our values and ambitions
- Driving operational excellence across all areas, including animal welfare, fundraising, retail, and administration
- Championing a ‘One Charity’ culture, embedding consistent ethics and best practices across all teams and locations
- Acting as the primary spokesperson, enhancing our profile and engagement with supporters, partners, and the wider community
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and the effective use of data and technology to support organisational goals
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and charity governance requirements
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about animal welfare and ethical leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or related sectors
- Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and income generation
- Experience in data and IT management, including digital transformation
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare
Experience in retail operations, fundraising, and working with Boards of Trustees is desirable.
What We Offer
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility for additional hours as required
- Competitive salary (£65-80k depending on experience) and benefits, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), business expenses, and mobile phone provision
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and the communities we serve
Join us at this pivotal moment and help shape the future of Margaret Green Animal Rescue. If you are ready to lead with vision, compassion, and drive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The CST Client Advisor will play a pivotal role in assisting clients transitioning from military to civilian life by providing tracking, referral, and job matching services.
Working closely with the Central Support Team (CST), the CST Client Advisor will offer advice and guidance to both clients and employers, utilising the Meganexus CRM and the CTP internet platform.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Monday 15 December 2025
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children
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Yeldall Manor is seeking a visionary, faith-driven, and servant-hearted Chief Executive Officer to lead our Christian charity into its next chapter.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian residential rehabilitation centre supporting men who are struggling with addiction. Rooted in our Basis of Faith, Ethos Statement, and Values, we offer hope, healing, and transformation through Christ-centred care.
For nearly 50 years, Yeldall has been a place of restoration and new beginnings — helping men break free from addiction and rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose and faith.
As CEO, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, spiritual guidance, and compassionate oversight across all aspects of the organisation. You will bring the experience, insight, and communication skills needed to inspire and equip our dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners — ensuring that Yeldall continues to flourish in its mission and ministry.
We are seeking a visionary leader with a committed Christian faith — someone who can uphold and model the ethos and values of Yeldall Manor while supporting residents in their spiritual journey. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, able to guide teams through change and growth, and a gifted communicator who can inspire trust and collaboration across staff, residents, and external partners.
A passion for supporting individuals in recovery and personal transformation is essential. If you are in recovery yourself, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) basis. We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate.
If this opportunity excites you and you feel called to lead and serve in this way, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We would like to fill this post as soon as possible, so please apply by 12pm on Sunday 7th December 2025.
Join us at Yeldall Manor — and help shape a future of hope, healing, and lasting change.
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
1. Current CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Response to Screening Question
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Direction: Lead PBI UK, representing it to external stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, collaborators and the legal community. Oversee day-to-day operations to align with the strategic and operational evolution of the broader PBI. In collaboration with staff and the Board, ensure PBI’s sustainable development and maintain effective internal policies and practices.
- Fundraising and Communications: Collaborate with PBI UK staff to create an annual fundraising plan and oversee its implementation, covering both private (individuals, major donors, legacies, corporates, community) and public (trusts, foundations, some institutional) streams. Lead major donor relations, support staff in engaging trusts and individual donors, supervise key proposals, and network strategically to find new fundraising opportunities for PBI UK. Success will require overseeing and supporting the development and implementation of a communications strategy, ensuring effective supervision regarding communication with stakeholders and external representation before a wide range of stakeholders jointly with PB UK staff.
- People and Culture: Supervise and oversee development of the PBI UK Office team, monitoring performance, training and wellbeing of staff and recruitment strategies.
- Financial Management, Risks and Controls: Jointly with the Finance Manager, monitor, supervise and analyse the financial situation of PBI UK in line with budgets and risks identified by the Board, escalate any relevant actions to the Board and undertake forecasting and pipelining to ensure appropriate and compliant financial controls and systems are in place.
- Policy and Advocacy: Jointly with the Advocacy Manager, supervise the development and implementation of PBI UK’s advocacy and policy strategy with strategic partners including human rights defenders, law firms, other NGOs, FCDO representatives and other civil society organisations/coalitions. Work with the PBI UK team to develop operational projects and opportunities. Give strategic direction and practical support to the implementation of advocacy on policy, countries and cases.
- Liaison with Broader PBI: Lead liaison with PBI’s International Office and other global bodies, ensuring that PBI UK evolves in a way which contributes to PBI’s global evolution, and maintaining good relationships with other PBI teams.
- Liaison with PBI’s Boards and Ambassadors: Work closely with the Finance Manager and PBI UK staff in the production of PBI UK’s annual budget and plan, using PBI UK’s resources effectively and efficiently. Ensure effective implementation of Board decisions, with receipt of clear delegation of authority. Develop relevant policies for Board approval and ensure compliance, and keep the Chair informed of all important matters. Make recommendations to the Board on the appointment of new trustees (including necessary skills).
- Business Strategy and People Management: Successfully implement the strategy and fulfil the objectives of PBI UK with the guidance of the Board and the support of PBI UK staff. Develop a strong working relationship with the IC and other PBI bodies.
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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity to recruit for a new Finance Director. This is a permanent vacancy, hybrid working from their London office and remotely. Our client is looking for someone to start ideally in January 2026.
The Finance Director will form part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and report into the Chief Executive Officer. You will lead a small team to deliver high quality professional finance services to the charity. You will be responsible for the financial systems and processes and day-to-day accounting activities.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams and will; improve the understanding of the charity’s performance; influence decision-making; deliver analysis and insight on business opportunities and support options and scenarios planning including funding applications.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience of having led a finance function previously, ideally from within the charity sector. You will be resilient and driven to develop, implement and improve financial policies. Your financial analysis and reporting skills will be exceptional, and you’ll have the ability to manage people, setting clear goals and priorities for your team whilst providing support and challenge where needed.
To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may then be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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Goodman Masson are partnered with an award-winning, pioneering organisation dedicated to preventing human suffering caused by armed conflict, as they seek a Finance & Operations Director to join their Directors' Group.
They work globally with civil society, protecting human rights and promoting humanitarian action. Their brand is built on strategic engagement, reputation, and impact.
You Will Be:
- The financial compass, driving fiscal excellence, rigorous control, and compliance across international operations.
- A strategic partner shaping long-term organisational strategy, providing expert financial advice, and managing organisational risk.
- Hands-on in day-to-day functions, ensuring best-practice financial systems, leading statutory reporting, and managing fund investment compliance.
- A mentor cultivating a high-performing, supportive Finance Team.
You Will Have:
- 10+ years of senior leadership experience in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Leadership experience within an international charity setting.
- Deep technical expertise in Charity SORP, regulatory compliance, and managing complex international finance/currencies.
- Proven experience supporting governance through Board liaison (Audit/Risk).
Salary range is £70,000 - £80,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits.
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
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Anaphylaxis UK is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to people at risk of anaphylaxis, taking forward its mission at an exciting moment of development and growth.
About Us
Anaphylaxis UK is the UK’s leading charity supporting individuals, families and carers living with serious allergies and anaphylaxis. For over 30 years we have provided evidence-based information, training and advocacy to improve safety, inclusion and quality of life for people at risk of severe allergic reactions. Our services include a dedicated helpline, the AllergyWise® training portfolio (including the Safer Schools Programme), accredited factsheets, an expanding digital offer and partnerships with healthcare, research and industry partners. We champion research, influence policy and work directly with schools, businesses and healthcare settings to reduce risk and anxiety for people with allergies.
The Role
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, financial stewardship and external representation of Anaphylaxis UK. You will lead delivery of the charity’s strategic ambitions, grow and diversify income, and work collaboratively with a committed small staff team and an active Board of Trustees.
Key responsibilities
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Lead strategy delivery, balancing service quality and financial sustainability.
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Oversee governance, reporting, budgeting, risk and regulatory compliance.
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Grow and diversify income to strengthen financial resilience.
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Provide ethical leadership, manage senior staff and build an inclusive culture.
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Develop strategic partnerships and act as public representative.
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Deliver high-quality services and drive digital innovation.
Key details
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Job title: Chief Executive Officer
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Salary: £70,000–£75,000 per annum
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Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
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Location: Hybrid - home based with regular in-person staff and Board meetings (including an average of one weekly meeting with third-party agents in central London); travel across the UK as required.
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Hours / working pattern: Hybrid working with regular face-to-face commitments and attendance at relevant UK conferences.
As our next CEO, you will demonstrate:
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Minimum five years’ executive (CEO-level or equivalent) leadership with proven strategic and change delivery.
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Strong business development track record, including diversifying income (fundraising, commercial, grants/partnerships).
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Solid financial competence: budgeting, control, reporting and financial stewardship.
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Experience working with boards, good corporate governance and risk management.
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Proven ability to deliver and improve high-quality services.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing across government, health, research and industry.
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Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust with staff, trustees and partners.
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Willingness to travel sustainably as required.
Desirable
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Knowledge of allergy, health or education sectors, or experience in health-related charities.
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Experience developing digital services and improving accessibility of information.
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Experience with corporate partnerships, schools or training delivery.
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Degree or relevant professional qualification.
Please download the appointment brief for full details, including how to apply,
If you would like an informal conversation about this position, please contact in confidence our consultant, Jenny Hills, at Harris Hill via the apply button with suitable times to speak, and optional but appreciated, a CV or professional profile.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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My client is a large, well established brand in the charity sector. Operating nationally, it works closely with a network of local partners, delivering services, advice, advocacy, and support aimed at enabling individuals to live well.
Never one to stand still, the organisation is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its users and is currently in the early stages of a strategic review. As part of this change programme, they are now looking to recruit an interim Finance Director, to deliver on current projects as well as pave the wave for future transformation.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of a robust and forward-looking finance strategy, ensuring long-term organisational sustainability, strong financial stewardship, and full regulatory compliance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and performance analysis, supported by the FP & A team.
- Direct all aspects of financial control, ensuring the delivery of high-quality external audits, transparent statutory reporting, and strong internal controls.
- Lead the continued optimisation of the organisation’s finance systems, including the current implementation of Business Central.
- Champion continuous improvement and simplification of financial processes, controls, and ways of working.
- Lead, and retain a high-performing, customer-focused Finance team.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- Demonstrable experience of previously working in a large Not-for-Profit organisation at a similar senor level.
- Broad technical expertise across management accounting, financial accounting, charity accounting, and audit.
- Senior-level change and project management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce concise, accessible Board-level reporting.
My client offers a very flexible hybrid working policy.
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Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years.
Today, the organisation is leading the way in helping people adjust positively to life after a spinal cord injury. The organisation's services are delivered by people who've been there, who understand the journey, and know how to support others. Whether it's building practical skills through wheelchair skills training, boosting confidence via participation in life-changing courses, or supporting families through challenging times, Back Up is there for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for a part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point in the early stages of their new strategy, as they launch a new brand and head into their 40th birthday year with the vision to ensure everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential - no matter their age, background, injury level or any other factor.
Part time Director of Communications and Marketing
Contract: Permanent role
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)
Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London
Closing date for applications: Monday 15th December at 9am
Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Wednesday 7th January, with second round being held in person on Tuesday 15th January
The Director of Communications and Marketing will combine strategic leadership with a readiness to get hands-on where needed, building sustainable systems, processes, and team capacity that set Back Up to achieve long-term success.
Your core responsibilities will include:
* Building on existing plans develop and deliver a comprehensive 2030 communications and marketing strategy aligned with organisational and departmental plans.
* Serve as strategic communications advisor to the CEO and SLT on reputation, brand positioning, and stakeholder engagement; and lead cross departmental collaboration to deliver shared objectives
* Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key media, influencers, and sector organisations.
* Oversee the successful phased launch and roll-out of Back Up's new brand across all channels from January 2025.
* Ensure storytelling is compelling, authentic, and inclusive, reflecting the lived experience of people with spinal cord injury.
* Oversee creative strategy, commissioning, and content planning, ensuring quality and alignment with Back Up's mission.
* Champion accessible communications that reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
* Provide strategic oversight of digital marketing and online engagement, including social media, to grow reach and impact.
* Champion the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in communications, ensuring robust governance and responsible practice.
* Introduce systems and processes to measure digital performance and optimise engagement.
* Line manage a team of five in total with direct line management responsibility for two Communications and Marketing Managers, ensuring clarity, accountability, and professional development.
* Model a creative, ambitious, and positive culture in line with Back Up's values.
* Build long-term team capability in brand, digital, and storytelling.
* Manage external agencies, freelancers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality outputs.
* Maintain strong financial management and risk controls within agreed budgets, and report clearly and regularly to CEO, SLT, and Board on communications impact, reputation, and reach.
We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
* Previous Director-level leadership experience of communications and marketing functions (charity or comparable sector).
* Proven track record in developing and delivering successful communication and marketing strategies.
* Strong expertise in brand management, digital engagement, and integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
* Experience leading a significant brand roll-out or website redevelopment project.
* Understanding of digital transformation, including CRM/data integration, marketing automation, and analytics.
* Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive communications practices.
* Familiarity with the ethical application of AI and emerging digital tools in communications.
* Strong financial and risk management skills.
* Outstanding storytelling, presentation, and influencing skills, with gravitas to act as an organisational ambassador.
* Ability to lead through change, build effective partnerships, and inspire teams.
* Alignment with Back Up's values: we embrace challenge, we have fun, we build inclusive communities, and we are ambitious for each other.
Additionally, we're particularly keen to speak to anyone who has lived experience of disability or spinal cord injury, however this is in no way essential.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.
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Interview Date(s): 1st Interview: Tuesday 9th December 2025 & 2nd Interview: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Location: Camden (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,360 - £59,455 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will also consider part time working 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Deputy Director of Fundraising at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team driving forward our trusts and foundations grant applications and our unrestricted funding portfolio. We work alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.
About the Role
We are seeking a forward thinking, creative and motivated individual who can envision and manage commissioned tenders, grant funding, individual giving, corporate partnerships and our training and consultancy functions.
You will be a highly skilled and successful fundraiser and business development professional.
The role will manage the statutory and non-statutory income generation team including tenders, grants and fundraising staff to achieve a net target of approximately £2m per annum. This team plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity enabling us to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
About You
You will be someone who is committed to the Solace values, who thrives on leading a team to achieve challenging targets and who has excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will also enjoy managing time and projects to achieve strategic success.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen with Samphire! We are looking to recruit an Accountant due to staff retirement. This will be a permanent role subject to funding.
Samphire’s vision is to change attitudes towards migration. We seek to improve the lives of people released from immigration detention and experiencing destitution in the UK, and to support the development of well-informed, cohesive and diverse communities in the Dover area and beyond.
Accountant
Salary: £25,000 – 30,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Hours of work: 18.5 hrs/week, Flexible – Mondays required for Team Meetings.
The Accountant will support the Director with the financial requirements of running of the charity, including ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to Charity Law, payroll requirements and fundraising, in conjunction with Treasurer, Director and Trustees.
For a Job Description & Person Specification, please see attachments.
If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments please get in touch.
Please send your CV and a covering letter that addresses the Person Specification and outlines why you are suited to the role, and passionate about changing attitudes towards migration.
The job application will remain open until the 9th January 2026. Interviews will take place in Samphire’s Office during w/c 19th January 2026. The interview will involve a competency task.
For further questions, please contact Charlie Zosseder at Samphire
Please note that Samphire is not in a position to provide Skilled work visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This post is currently funded from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund & Justice Together Initiatives.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Improving lives, empowering people and changing attitudes towards migration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.