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We are looking to recruit a dynamic person for the role of Charity Manager, who will develop and shape our charity for the future. You will lead our dedicated team and have overall responsibility for running the Charity.
You will manage the Charity on behalf of the Trustees, co-ordinate a team of seven staff, support volunteers, ensure excellent standards of animal care are maintained and develop our fundraising and community engagement work. You will also be responsible for budgeting, compliance, health and Safety ensuring the charity is safe, welcoming and well run.
You will work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop a coherent strategic business plan, reporting regularly on operations and planned objectives.
Key responsibilities
Lead and develop a committed team
Oversee all aspects of site operations and animal welfare
Manage budgets, financial reporting and resources
Develop sustainable fundraising opportunities and income generation, building community partnerships
Ensure compliance with UK legislation and charity governance
Represent the Charity with professionalism and compassion
Shape, develop and lead strategic and business planning
Provide regular detailed strategic reports to the Board of Trustees
What you will bring to the team
Experience managing teams and operations
An understanding of animal welfare and charity regulations
Excellent communication and leadership skills
A calm, resilient and compassionate approach
Benefits
28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
Employer pension contribution in line with statutory requirements
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and lead a charity that puts animals first, we’d love to hear from you.
Email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet our requirements: Closing date: 31st March 2026
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The Charity Delivery Lead will drive the success of key charity and community programs and charity initiatives across our 13 venues. Line managing staff in a matrix model, you will provide operational guidance, a delivery framework, and expert advice to ensure that each program is successfully implemented and achieves its objectives. You will collaborate closely with the General Manager of each venue, ensuring the alignment of charity initiatives with broader venue goals.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery Support
Provide expert advice and practical frameworks to Charity Officers as they deliver and facilitate key programs such as Fun, Food & Golf, Community Cafes, and This Girl Can. Ensure each program aligns with the charity’s mission and goals.
Program Coordination & Monitoring
Ensure that programs are delivered efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard across all venues. Support Charity Officers in tracking program outcomes and assessing impact, making adjustments as needed.
Training & Development
Provide training, resources, and support to Charity Officers to ensure they have the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver high-quality community programs. Share best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Framework & Process Development:
Develop and implement operational frameworks, guidelines, and processes for program delivery, ensuring consistency across all 13 venues. Provide ongoing feedback and recommendations to improve program quality and participant satisfaction and outcomes.
Reporting & Communication:
Report regularly to the Chief People Officer on program performance, challenges, and successes. Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders (including Trustees), demonstrating the impact of charity programs and their alignment with the overall strategy.
Collaborative Working:
Work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote charity programs across different channels, including social media, local events, and the charity’s website. Help raise awareness of the charity’s work and encourage broader community participation.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Ensure that all programs adhere to safeguarding guidelines, especially for vulnerable groups such as those impacted by dementia and children. Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Person Specification
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience (3+ years) in community program delivery, charity work, or sports-related initiatives, with a focus on social impact and inclusivity.
- Strong knowledge of program design and delivery, particularly in sports, health, and community development.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities, local venues, and external stakeholders.
- Experience supporting and mentoring teams, even without direct line management responsibilities.
- Ability to create and implement structured frameworks and processes to improve program delivery and achieve outcomes.
- A genuine passion for using golf/ sport as a tool to improve lives and create positive change within communities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives across multiple venues.
- An understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing guidelines and practises, particularly in working with vulnerable groups having performed the role of Welfare Officer, Designated Safeguarding Lead or equivalent.
Desirable
- Familiarity with programs related to dementia care, women and girls' sports participation, or community wellness.
- Knowledge of fundraising, grant applications, or sponsorship in the charity sector.
- Experience in working with or within community-based organisations.
- A relevant qualification in community development, sports management, or a related field is advantageous but not essential.
Revolutionising golf by breaking down barriers to create inclusive, modern hubs that foster community, wellbeing, and social connection for all.
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Head of Operations
A senior leadership role where your decisions will directly improve young people’s lives.
The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF) is a small, ambitious youth charity with a big mission: to transform the lives of young people through high‑quality 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and personalised support.
We are now seeking a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping how our charity runs – strengthening our systems, supporting our people, and ensuring we are sustainable, compliant and impact‑driven as we grow.
This is a genuinely senior role, working closely with the CEO and Trustees, where your judgement will be trusted and your impact will be visible every day.
About the role
As Head of Operations, you will lead JHF’s operational strategy and oversee delivery across operations, finance, people, systems, programmes and compliance.
You will line manage a small, committed team and deputise for the CEO when required.
This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who thrives in a small organisation where leadership is visible and change is possible.
Why join JHF?
- A senior leadership role with real influence over how the organisation operates
- The opportunity to shape and improve systems
- Close working relationships with the CEO and Trustees
- A manageable team size that allows for thoughtful, people‑centred leadership
- Clear, visible impact where your work directly supports better outcomes for young people
- A values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition for impact
- A supportive organisation that values learning, wellbeing and sustainable ways of working
We have strong operational foundations in place and have been awarded a CAF Resilience Grant to further strengthen our financial and operational sustainability – a key focus for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and implement JHF’s operational strategy alongside the CEO and Trustees
- Oversee day‑to‑day operations across programmes, finance, HR and administration
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
- Act as senior lead for governance, risk, GDPR and information security
- Own and develop our bespoke database to improve efficiency, reporting and impact measurement
- Provide high‑quality operational insight and data to inform Board decision‑making
- Support programme delivery to balance impact, quality, compliance and sustainability
- Lead and support staff development, wellbeing and inclusive practice
About you
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally in a charity, youth, education or people‑centred organisation
- Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
- Experience leading small, multi‑disciplinary teams
- Confidence overseeing service delivery, compliance and risk
- Experience owning or leading organisational systems or digital change
- A values‑driven, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safeguarding young people
We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a strong commitment to our mission, we would love to hear from you.
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St Martins, the long standing and well respected charity supporting people out of homelessness, is looking to recruit a Chief Executive following the retirement of our current CEO.
As our new Chief Executive, you will collaborate with our dedicated teams and the Board of Trustees to drive forward the vital work of St Martins, focusing on our six key priorities:
· prevent homelessness wherever possible
· deliver effective support
· deliver sustained support
· continue to be an employer of choice
· continue to be well managed and efficient
· communicate clearly
We are looking for :
· A current CEO or Director with experience in one or more of the following fields: social housing, homelessness, social care or related fields
· Proven track record of delivering organisational strategy and managing complex change.
· Proven experience of managing complex budgets exceeding £10 million, to support the long‑term sustainability of a charity during periods of change .
· Proven experience in governance and in building productive, collaborative relationships with a Board of Trustees.
· Evidence of successful income generation through fundraising, grants, and partnerships.
· Experience of media relations (including TV and radio)
· Experience interpreting complex financial and performance data to support effective evaluation and enable sound strategic decision-making.
· Experience of effective collaborative working with partner organisations and sectors.
To maximise independent living and prevent homelessness in our community by offering a hand up – housing, support and care – to the most vulnerable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Manager
MCKS Charitable Foundation UK
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to help build and shape the charity’s corporate partnerships and fundraising programme, securing funding that will help grow MCKS Charitable Foundation’s support from 180 schools to 500 schools across the UK.
Through our school pantry programmes and breakfast clubs, MCKS Charitable Foundation supports children and families experiencing food insecurity, helping ensure pupils can start the school day nourished and ready to learn.
Our goal is to support 500 schools, helping thousands of children and families access essential food support each week.This role will play a central part in securing the partnerships and funding needed to achieve that ambition.
As Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Manager, you will help develop sustainable income streams through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and national fundraising initiatives.
This is an opportunity for a fundraiser who wants to build meaningful partnerships, shape strategy and help grow a national charity.
About the Role
Working closely with the charity’s leadership and trustees, you will help develop and deliver a diversified fundraising strategy that supports the charity’s growth.
You will focus on building strong relationships with organisations aligned with our mission and developing funding opportunities that enable the charity to expand its reach and impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Corporate Partnerships
- Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity’s mission
- Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses
- Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities
- Manage relationships with corporate partners and provide impact reporting
Trusts & Foundations
- Research and apply to relevant grant-making trusts and foundations
- Develop compelling funding proposals and applications
- Manage relationships with funders and oversee reporting
Fundraising Campaigns
- Support the development of national fundraising campaigns, including Fuel for Five
- Develop fundraising resources for schools, communities and supporters
- Identify opportunities for collaborative fundraising activities
Donor Engagement & CRM
- Support the implementation and management of the charity’s fundraising CRM system
- Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity
- Track fundraising performance and provide updates to leadership and trustees
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development
- A confident relationship builder with strong networking skills
- Comfortable developing proposals and securing funding
- Proactive and able to work independently within a growing charity
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential if you have strong partnership or fundraising experience.
Why This Role Matters
MCKS Charitable Foundation currently supports around 180 schools across the UK through its school pantry programmes. Through strategic partnerships and fundraising, this role will help expand that support to 500 schools nationally, ensuring more children and families have access to essential food support through their schools.
This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own pipeline, develop partnership proposals and oversee reporting to funders and partners.
In your first year, the focus will be on building a strong fundraising pipeline capable of generating £150,000+ in future income and securing £75,000–£150,000 in new funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and fundraising initiatives.
Your work will play a direct role in enabling the charity to grow its support for schools and sustainably scale its impact.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will involve building a strong and sustainable fundraising pipeline, securing new corporate partnerships and developing funding relationships that enable the charity to expand its reach.
You will be comfortable taking ownership of fundraising activity, identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and building long-term partnerships that deliver meaningful support for schools and families.
This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and seeing the direct impact of their work on a growing charity.
To alleviate suffering and strengthen communities by delivering practical, structured support programmes that help children and families access the fo


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Do you see yourself helping children and adults with additional needs to achieve the best life possible? Building confidence, gaining independence, experiencing freedom, having fun?
TVAP is a charity supporting children and adults with additional needs, their siblings, parents and carers. Our specialist indoor and outdoor play, recreational and learning facilities are located on a fantastic 2.5 acre site in Taplow, near Maidenhead. Here, our visitors can experience a unique range of adventurous, therapeutic and educational play activities in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
We are looking for a Head of Charity to lead TVAP to achieve an increased impact in meeting the expectations and needs of our visitors in the ever-changing SEND environment. Working with the Board, the Head of Charity will strategically review the current landscape, new opportunities and funding possibilities to best support our visitors.
Our new Head of Charity will:
- Review the strategy and develop a multi-year implementation plan
- Maximise TVAP’s impact and reach in the community through a focused service offering
- Lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders
- Lead and inspire our dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
We are seeking someone with proven experience in a senior leadership role, who brings:
- A proven track record of delivering high quality services, achieving change and maximising opportunities
- Solid experience of building strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including trustees, visitors, staff, funders and partners
- Experience of developing income and an understanding of managing finances
- Experience of leading, managing and inspiring teams in a collaborative working environment
- A passion for helping people achieve ‘The best life possible’ in ways tailored to their unique needs.
TVAP is committed to the active promotion of inclusivity and equal opportunities as an employer and in the provision of its services and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you’re interested to know more, please click on 'how to apply', where you'll see the full application pack which provides further information.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Monday March 23rd 2026
Initial interviews: Week of 13th April 2026
Final assessments: Saturday 25th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you pride yourself on being a great communicator, strategic thinker and a good leader? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? If so, we have the job for you.
Job Title: Head of Charity
Location: Home-based, with regular travel to TALK groups, meetings and events across Guildford, Ashford, Walton-on-Thames, Woking and surrounding areas
Working Hours:4 days per week, with flexibility as required
Salary: £36-£40K (£45-50K FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent (subject to a 3-month probationary period)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time work); Company Pension Scheme
Accountable To: Board of Trustees, through the Chair
About us
TALK Surrey CIO is a small local charity dedicated to supporting people affected by stroke and aphasia, an acquired language and communication difficulty. People with aphasia can often feel isolated and lose their confidence. We provide group activities, home visits, and community services designed to improve quality of life and foster social connections. Our team of trained volunteers and two existing part-time staff provide an inclusive and supportive group environment for our members to practise their communication skills, share experiences and enjoy each others' company.
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate Head of Charity to be responsible for leading our organisation, ensuring our services are high-quality, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of our members. You would be responsible for the overall leadership, management and development of TALK, including thinking ahead to expand our range of services. You will ensure the charity is well governed, financially sustainable and delivering high-quality, person-centred services aligned to its mission.
You would work closely with Trustees, staff, volunteers, members and other stakeholders to shape the charity’s future, strengthen partnerships, and ensure effective service delivery.
About you
Ideally you will have:
- Experience in managing or leading a small organisation, charity or service.
- Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience developing and improving services based on user need and evidence.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience supporting, supervising or managing staff and/or volunteers.
- High emotional intelligence and commitment to person-centred services.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally to TALK groups and meetings.
Experience working in the voluntary or charity sector and an understanding of charity governance, compliance and accountability would be desirable, as would some knowledge of stroke, aphasia or related health and social care services. Other desirable attributes are: Experience of fundraising, grant management or income development and Experience of volunteer management and community engagement.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description
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Join the Fire Fighters Charity as our Volunteering Manager and lead the development of a dynamic, inclusive volunteering programme that supports the wellbeing of the UK’s fire services community.
You’ll shape and deliver our national volunteering strategy, design an exceptional volunteer journey, build strong relationships, and ensure volunteers feel supported, valued and inspired. Working across teams, you’ll embed volunteering into our services, champion best practice and use insight to drive continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has strong experience in volunteer management and volunteer strategy implementation
· Brings strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery
· Builds great relationships and influences at all levels
· Understands safeguarding, data protection and inclusive practice
· Is passionate about creating positive, impactful volunteer experiences
If you want a role with purpose and the chance to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us grow a thriving volunteer community.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



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The Beit Trust works for the benefit of the people of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. It funds sustainable projects in health, education, social welfare and the natural environment, building infrastructure and catalysing human self-improvement. The Trust does not fundraise and relies solely on the endowment of its founder, Alfred Beit.
The Secretary works closely with the Chairman and Board of Trustees in developing the Trust’s strategic plan, and will ensure it operates to the highest standards of governance, transparency and impact, while developing strong relationships with partners, beneficiaries and regulators.
Experience in at least one of the beneficial countries and/or Africa more widely is important.
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Join us and lead the growth of a thriving, mission driven charity. As our Commercial Services Director, you will shape and drive the sustainable income that powers life changing services for older people across Lincolnshire.
Working at both a strategic and operational level, you will provide visionary leadership across Age UK Lincolnshire’s commercial portfolio. Partnering closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, Executive Team, staff, volunteers and the older people we serve, you will help set organisational direction, identify future opportunities, and ensure strong oversight of performance, policies and priorities.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this commercially focused role is responsible for generating income and overseeing all income producing services within the charity. You will balance ambition with purpose—ensuring that our charitable aims are upheld and that older people remain at the heart of every service and development.
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping, developing and delivering the future of our commercial activities. You will lead the growth of existing services and pioneer new income streams across the region, expanding our reach so that more older people can benefit from high quality support. This position combines strategic innovation with hands on delivery, offering the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of older people in Lincolnshire.
The post-holder needs to be a confident communicator who is self-driven, proactive and dedicated, with an enthusiastic and positive approach to delivering and developing services for older people. Knowledge and experience in the charity sector and business development is desirable. The post-holder would also ideally have knowledge of the Health and Social Care Sector.
Please go to our Age UK Lincolnshire website to view the full recruitment pack.
Please provide:
A covering letter explaining your motivation to apply, how your experience has prepared you to
be the Commercial Services Director for Age UK Lincolnshire and your ideas for the role.
A full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience, knowledge and achievements).
Contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission following acceptance of job offer).
To improve lives of older people.
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Cymdeithas Elusennol Ynys Môn is seeking an experienced Honorary Treasurer to provide professional financial advice and guidance to its Board of Trustees. This is a paid, advisory role (non-trustee) focused on financial oversight, risk management, and supporting informed, sustainable decision-making.
Working closely with the Board and CEO, the postholder will help ensure the charity’s finances are well-managed, transparent, and compliant with charity law and accounting standards, including SORP. The role involves approximately two days per month, with hybrid working arrangements.
This is role offers the opportunity to apply senior financial expertise to the stewardship of a charitable fund for the benefit of communities across Ynys Môn, now and for future generations.
Applicants should hold a recognised professional financial qualification or have equivalent senior-level financial experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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One of London’s historic “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries, the Cemetery Park is now a Local Nature Reserve and a vital green space in the heart of the East End — where biodiversity, heritage and community come together.
Founded in 1990, the Friends are an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting and caring for this unique site. Now, we are looking for a values-driven, collaborative leader to help strengthen our organisation for the future.
About the role
This is a senior leadership position within a collaborative charity structure. You will:
– Work closely with the Board of Trustees on strategy and governance
– Lead on finance, fundraising and organisational sustainability
– Support and develop staff and volunteers
– Represent the charity externally
– Work in close partnership with our longstanding Cemetery Park Manager
Importantly, this is not a corporate CEO role. It is an opportunity to lead within a community-rooted, place-based charity where humility, partnership and emotional intelligence matter as much as strategy.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has senior experience in a charity or values-led organisation
- Understands governance and financial sustainability
- Can build trust with staff, volunteers and stakeholders
- Is excited by heritage, conservation and community
As a small charity, this role balances strategic thinking with hands-on involvement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pathway Project is an inspiring Domestic Abuse Charity that makes a difference, it's a great place to work, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy and we need a Finance Manager who can match our energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity supporting the CEO with the Finance Strategy.
She will be driven, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including the Charity Commission and Charity SORP (FRS 102).
She will work closely with the CEO, SMT and Trustees and she will provide clear, timely financial information to support sound operational and strategic decision-making and help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
Please apply via CharityJob apply, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact the CEO Sam Booth , the office number is available on the website
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About Us
We are a dedicated charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent, and valued lives. Our work is rooted in respect, inclusion, and person centred practice. As the charity continues to develop, we are strengthening our strategic capacity to grow income, partnerships, and profile.
Role Purpose
To lead and deliver the charity’s income generation and external engagement strategy, ensuring sustainable growth in funding and a strong community profile that reflects the organisation’s mission and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Income Generation & Fundraising Strategy
Develop and implement a rolling 3-year fundraising strategy.
Identify, research and secure grant funding from trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
Prepare compelling funding applications and impact reports.
Develop individual and community fundraising initiatives.
Explore corporate partnerships and sponsorship.
Grants & Donor Engagement
Maintain positive relationships with funders, donors, and supporters.
Support the development of collaborative projects and joint funding opportunities.
Prepare clear and timely funding reports and impact updates.
Support trustee involvement in fundraising where appropriate.
Marketing & Communications
Oversee website content and development.
Lead social media and digital engagement.
Represent the charity at meetings, events, and networks to strengthen visibility and influence.
Promote the charity’s services, values, and impact within the local community.
Person Specification
Proven track record in grant applications & fundraising.
Strong written communication skills.
Experience in charity marketing or communications desirable.
Ability to work strategically and independently.
Understanding of the learning disability or social care sector desirable.
Strong digital skills.
Organised and self-motivated.
Comfortable working closely with trustees and senior staff.
CLOSING DATE 31st March 2026
To provide support to adults with learning disabilities & associated special needs by actively involving them in creating services meeting their needs
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Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to guide a respected mental health charity through the next exciting stage of its journey?
York Mind is a vibrant and compassionate organisation dedicated to promoting recovery from mental ill-health, improving emotional wellbeing and supporting independent living. Through a wide range of services, including 1:1 support, advocacy, social activities, training and workplace wellbeing programmes. York Mind provides both face-to-face and digital support to people across the region.
Driven by the belief that mental health matters and that everyone has the right to thrive, York Mind works tirelessly to challenge stigma and ensure that support is accessible to those who need it. Last year alone the organisation supported more than 4,500 people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them move towards healthier and more fulfilling lives. Guided by values such as Being Brave, Standing Up, Developing Together, Actively Seeking and Being Pragmatic, the team is united by a shared commitment to making a genuine difference.
We now have a career-defining opportunity for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead York Mind into its next chapter, strengthening its impact and ensuring more people receive the support they deserve.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, management and development of York Mind.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing clear strategic leadership and direction for the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values.
- Working closely with the Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the long-term strategy and ensure effective governance.
- Leading and inspiring a committed team to deliver high-quality services that support recovery, wellbeing and independence.
- Ensuring strong financial management and sustainability, including developing income streams and funding opportunities.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with partners, commissioners, local authorities, communities and the wider voluntary sector.
- Championing mental health awareness and advocating for the needs of people experiencing mental ill-health across the region.
The Person
We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will bring the credibility, energy and vision required to lead a growing and impactful charity.
Key skills and experience include:
- A strong track record of senior strategic leadership, ideally within the charity, public or health sector.
- Experience of working effectively with Boards or Trustees to deliver robust governance and organisational oversight.
- Demonstrable financial and organisational management experience, ensuring sustainability and operational excellence.
- Excellent networking, partnership and influencing skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to inspire staff, partners and the wider community.
- A genuine commitment to York Mind’s mission and values and to improving mental health outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a highly respected organisation making a tangible difference to people’s lives. As CEO of York Mind, you will have the chance to shape the future of mental health support across the region, working with a passionate team and committed trustees to expand the charity’s reach and impact.
If you believe you could lead York Mind through the next phase of its journey, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 10th April
Interviews: 27th and 28th April
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Leanne at Charity Horizons.
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the person specification and your interest in the role.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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