Chief development officer jobs

This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic vision, interpersonal finesse, analytical expertise, and leadership to drive revenue, expand our lottery’s reach, and enhance supporter engagement. You will forge impactful partnerships, develop innovative sales and marketing strategies, and lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction to meet ambitious financial targets.

About us

Balance is a creative and socially progressive charity in SW London looking for someone whose professional approach aligns with our values of Indepence, Empowerment, Partnership, Recognition and Sustainabilty. We are a growing business running strength based and person centred services across SW and Central London. 

About you

You will an enthusiastic and and independent creative professional with an ability to collaborate across our departmenal disciplines to shape our voice and public profile across a range of audiences. You may be an experienced professional looking for a move to the charity sector, a recent graduate looking for an opening to test your knowledge or someone with a commitment to transformative change and social inclusion for people living with a disability. 

If this is you we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Position: Communications Lead

Based: Flexibly from home and our corporate headquarters in Kingston upon Thames

Your Hours of work: Will be part-time based initially on 22 hours per week

Salary: £34,818 per annum paid pro rata based on a 22 hour working week.

Other Benefits include the following:

• 3% employers pension contribution
• A commitment to training and continual professional development
• Access to annual season ticket loan
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and other discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free employee assistance programme
• A day off for your birthday in addition to a generous holiday allowance

How to apply: Please apply submitting a CV and Suporting Statement adressing clearly each area set out in the Person Specification.

About the Role

Its purpose and associated values

• Building partnership through training, insight and support across the charity’s functions in respect of its promotion, marketing and communications.
• Work with the charity’s leadership to build professional communications and social media outputs to widen our market position and business sustainability.
• Developing resources, templates and content that will empower our staff to work more independently to shape the public narrative of their work and its impact.
• A commitment to communicating and marketing a public narrative that show cases the charity’s work in empowering the people who use its services to live independent and validated lives.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• Generate (or work with our managers to generate) engaging and accessible content for the charity across a range of digital and social media platforms.
• Lead on the collection and development of stories, as well as other content showcasing the quality of our work and its impact for those using our services.
• Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate communications around key milestones, launches, campaigns and events.
• Coordinate general communications and engagement planning with corporate and operational managers.
• Support the development and implementation of a communications and influencing plan as part of the charity’ corporate planning and strategic review process.
• Work closely with the charity’s corporate leadership to align messaging and communications activity across the business to help shape our working culture and values-based approach.
• Create compelling stories about what the charity does and the difference it makes in the lives of people who benefit from its services.

Analysis and data interpretation

• Provide overview and reporting on performance analytics related to the charity’s digital and social media outputs. Particularly against any benchmarks set at the commencement of any given financial year.
• Identify opportunities and development priorities for targeted and/or generic media output against any valuation of our performance metrics as reported above.
• Provide access and guidance on analytics and data metrics for departmental managers and leads to help shape future messaging and content generation.

Development Support

• To work closely with the charity’s leadership, its managers and operational leads in shaping our communications messaging and output.
• To design training and support to grow internal capacity across the charity in how to get the best out of our communications and social media tools.
• Monitor departmental social media and communications output and help shape their approaches to messaging what their services do and to whom.
• Develop plans, campaigns and promotional activity based on an understanding of the charity’s values, it target audiences and its strategic priorities for growth and sustainability.

Behaviours and Values

• To provide meaningful support to the organisations outward facing and public activity, promoting both its person-centred and strengths-based approach to its work.
• Maximise their role to facilitate the inclusion of people using our services in shaping a public narrative of their lives and the positive contribution they make to the communities in which they live.
   

Communication

• To model professional and effective communication skills professionally with all internal and external partnerships, representing the charity and its corporate position at meetings and events when necessary.
• To demonstrate flexibility in communication style as appropriate for different audiences, including the people we support, their families, internal colleagues, and colleagues from our Health & social care partners. Showing an awareness of people’s communication needs and adjustments that may need to be made.
• To demonstrate and model a consistent professional approach in communication via the multiple tools related to their post.
• To be a great listener including demonstrating a proactive approach to supporting a range of stakeholder in expressing their wishes and views.

 Additional responsibilities

• To demonstrate continued commitment to own personal development and learning.
• To attend reviews and meetings as required, and chair meetings where necessary.
• To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that access and sharing of and use of the information complies with relevant policies and procedures, including the Data Protection Act.
• To work in accordance and support the implementation of Balance policies, procedures, values and commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required from time to time.

£65,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based 

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Chief Executive Office.

In this strategic and dynamic role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive to support their day-to-day focus on the most critical priorities, while also providing leadership and coordination across the organisation. You will bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a solutions-focused mindset to help drive forward our vision and impact.

You will lead the Chief Executive Office team, ensuring its smooth and effective operation, while also playing a key role in strengthening governance by supporting the Board of Trustees alongside our Governance Manager. Your ability to be flexible and respond to organisational needs means you'll be instrumental in aligning priorities across the Executive and Strategic Leadership Teams and contributing to the success of the wider UNICEF network.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in high-level strategic and operational roles, ideally supporting senior leadership. You’ll need excellent judgement, influencing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 30th June 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Chief Executive Officer

Coventry, flexible and hybrid working

4 to 5 days per week (0.8 to 1.0 FTE)

£48,000 – £55,000 pro rata, depending on experience

Lead an innovative, values-driven team making a real difference for people with muscular dystrophy (MD)

Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre is a user-led charity dedicated to supporting people affected by muscular dystrophy - rare and sometimes life-limiting conditions that impact 110,000 people in the UK. We are one of only two dedicated MD therapy centres in the country and the only one in the Midlands.

We provide long-term, transformative physical therapies and community support to improve mobility, independence and quality of life. In 2025, we aim to support over 600 people through services at our Coventry HQ, satellites across the region, and online.

After a period of significant growth, we’re now focused on consolidating operations, improving systems, and preparing for the next stage in our development -guided by a new five-year strategy.

We’re looking for a compassionate, strategic and operationally-minded Chief Executive to lead us into this next phase. You’ll work closely with our Board, staff, volunteers, and service users to deliver sustainable growth, ensure operational excellence, and champion our community. We are a dynamic, supportive and committed team with a flexible working environment.

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a small but ambitious charity setting. As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of our strategic vision and operational plan.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations and embed robust systems for monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting to guide effective decision-making.
• Support and develop a collaborative and values-led team culture.
• Oversee finances and income generation, including statutory funding and voluntary income.
• Act as our lead spokesperson and build strong external partnerships across the health, charity, and policy sectors.

What we’re looking for

We’re open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, but we’re especially keen to hear from people who can demonstrate:

• Senior leadership experience in the charity, health or care sectors.
• Strong operational and team management skills – including experience improving systems and processes.
• Experience with strategic planning, income generation, and governance.
• A people-first leadership approach with a strong commitment to inclusion and user voice.
• A warm, grounded communicator with experience building trusted relationships with staff, volunteers, funders, and service users.

What we offer

• Employer-contributed pension scheme (contribution 3% qualifying earnings)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional days of leave accrued with service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free tea and coffee provided in the office
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and informal office environment

Why join us

• Opportunity to further shape and build a Charity and your role in a key phase of development.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with long-term, degenerative conditions
• Work with a supportive, passionate and collaborative team and Board.
• Experience first-hand the impact of our services and support on service-users and their families.

Are you looking for a new challenge and a great opportunity to make a positive difference at leadership level? Ambition Aspire Achieve is hiring a Deputy Chief Executive / Finance Manager, to support the charity’s growth and next phase of development.

About Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA):

Ambition Aspire Achieve is a well-established and highly respected children and young people’s charity rooted in Newham, east London. Founded in 2016, we now deliver high-quality, inclusive and accessible services to over 950 children and young people through our youth and play hubs in Canning Town and Stratford. We reach many more through a growing outreach programme delivered in schools and local communities across Newham. 

Our work is grounded in creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people can thrive. We place particular focus on those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or have additional needs, offering meaningful opportunities, enriching experiences and tailored support.

As we continue to grow and deepen our impact, we are seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven leader to join us in a newly created and pivotal role within our senior leadership team.

The Role: Deputy Chief Executive/Finance Manager

We are seeking a proactive and strategic leader, with strong financial and operational acumen to strengthen the charity’s internal infrastructure. The role will lead on financial management and oversight, supporting the Chief Executive at a senior level, playing a vital part in ensuring the AAA’s long-term financial resilience, equipped the charity to deliver its mission for years to come.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking charity professional to combine senior-level leadership with hands-on financial management and organisational insight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial oversight and budget planning support.
• Management daily finance operations including payroll, cash flow, audits and reporting
• Leading statutory compliance and financial risk management
• Supporting strategic planning and business development alongside the Chief Executive
• Representing the charity externally and deputising for the Chief Executive at senior forums
• Line managing and overseeing back-office functions
• Providing operational insight and help to develop infrastructure and systems

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking someone with proven experience in charity, public or social sector leadership who thrives on both strategic challenge and operational delivery. You will have a strong grasp of charity finance, exceptional communication, leadership and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. 

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 29 days)
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to make a tangible difference in young people’s lives
• Flexibility wherever possible to suit individual needs.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact AAA's Chief Executive Jonny Boux.

Application deadline: Friday 27th June 2025 at 5pm.

Ambition Aspire Achieve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is able to instigate and
deliver meaningful change and can work across organisational and sector boundaries. You
will understand the value of social action in communities and the crucial and unique role
of infrastructure support in the voluntary and community sector.

Working with the Trustee Board and the whole staff and volunteer team, we’re looking for a
leader with vision and integrity who has the skills, experience and drive to take on
challenges, capitalize on opportunities and create a sustainable future for our unique
organisation. This will involve leading both VAL the charity, managing our trading
subsidiary, VALYOU, and providing strategic advocacy on behalf of the voluntary and
community sector in the city.
You’ll be resilient, adaptable, innovative and persuasive, with the ability to maintain,
develop and create new relationships with key strategic partners in Leeds and West
Yorkshire. Driven by our values and a solutions-focused approach, you will be able to take
and deliver difficult decisions that enable VAL to continue to thrive as a sustainable and
agile organisation in constantly changing times.

This opportunity comes at a time when the VCSE sector are under increasing pressure, but
when the value of social action within communities has never been more important. At
VAL we take a solutions-focused approach to working with people, communities and
organisations to effect meaningful change, as outlined in our 2023-26 Strategy. Leading the
review and update of our organisational strategy will be a key priority for our new Chief
Officer.

If our work and mission align with your values and experience – both personal and
professional – we want to hear from you. We particularly welcome and encourage
applications from candidates from culturally diverse communities who are currently not
represented within our senior management team.

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is a registered charity in the UK. We focus on providing evidence-based psychological treatment and support to victims of collective violence around the world. As well as providing treatment for victims directly, we work with organisations and communities to manage, mitigate and prevent the impact of trauma.

This is an exciting time for the charity, as we move into our next phase of development. We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead us in the implementation of our Strategy 2025-2030 and our vision for change.

The CEO role is a highly rewarding one, offering the opportunity to join and lead our small, yet experienced and impactful team. The post offers the platform to work creatively and flexibly internationally, network with fantastic organisations and help to influence, shape and sustain TTI’s strategy and activities in this pivotal time in the organisation’s development.

This is a remote working role, with attendance at events or locations as required throughout the year. We offer a permanent employment contract and are looking for a minimum time commitment of 3 days per week – we are open to consider other flexible arrangements or up to 80% hours (within budget); Salary is based on full-time equivalent of £75,000pa. Opportunity for increase with securing of successful financial growth.

Key Areas of Responsibility include:

Leadership:

• Embedding and implementing through the team our 2025-2023 Strategy;
• Providing charity expertise and governance oversight;
• Providing leadership to the remote team following trauma-informed principles;
• Building organisational sustainability through existing donor relationship management and appropriate diversification in fundraising/income generation/donor relationships;
• Building strategic partnerships and alliances.

Strategy

• Provide leadership and direction, reporting to the Board of Directors, on all aspects of the ongoing refinement and implementation of TTIs Strategy, Theory of Change and annual delivery plans;
• Lead a robust culture of evaluation of our impact.

Organisational and finance

• Oversee TTI’s operational and fiscal function and performance, ensuring best practice in all we do.

Stakeholder management

• Publicly represent the organisation, enhancing visibility, developing brand awareness, and demonstrating the impact and value delivered by TTI.
• Engage continuously with donors and funders to build strong relationships and seek new and diverse funding and investment partnerships. 

Key experience and attributes you will need to bring:

• Minimum six years’ experience at senior leadership/management level, ideally gained in non-profit organisation or other humanitarian setting.
•  Some prior experience of interacting with a Board of Directors.
• Experience of financial compliance including demonstrable experience of actively setting and managing budgets, preparing cashflow projections and working with financial reports – this experience is likely to have been gained over at least 3 years’ active, first-hand participation.
• Prior experience of working in a growth environment, ideally having gained involvement in income generation/fundraising.
• Experience working with external funders, partners, and collaborators
• Demonstrate clear understanding of Charity Code and governance obligations including Charity Commission requirements and charity law.
• Possess and demonstrate strong leadership experience and ability to lead with a coaching / mentoring/ trauma-informed style in order to maintain organisational culture, valuing the people of the organisation. 

What we can offer you:

• 33 days' annual leave, pro rata to reflect contractual hours (including bank holidays and three mandatory days over the Christmas period)
• 3% Employer Pension contribution
• Commitment to staff wellbeing as a trauma informed organisation
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Flexible working to fit your personal circumstances
• Opportunity to lead the organisation and make your mark as the organisation grows

SAFEGUARDING and SAFER RECRUITMENT

TTI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks for all roles within the organisation, and for our roles working directly with our beneficiaries, at an enhanced level.

Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. All employees are expected to have a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and to comply with and have a commitment to best safeguarding practice at all times, immediately reporting any concerns regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection or the protection of Vulnerable Adults to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and/or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of the pre-employment screening process including disclosure checks, right to work and references.

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit a full CV and supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Closing date: 5pm on June 30th 2025

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is committed to supporting you with your application. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more.  We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact Jenny George. We can also arrange informal chats with the current CEO Quen Geuter upon request.

The Rainy Day Trust is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our small but mighty charity as we enter an exciting new strategic planning cycle. If you’re an enthusiastic, dynamic leader ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real change for those who’ve worked in the home-improvement sector, this is your opportunity to steer an 182-year-old charity into its next decade.

About Us
The Rainy Day Trust provides practical, financial and emotional support to people who work - or have worked - in the home-improvement and enhancement industries (builders’ merchants, DIY, garden centres, tradespeople and related sectors). We deliver grants, debt relief, apprenticeship funding, fuel-poverty assistance, legal advice, counselling and e-learning, partnering with industry peers to tackle poverty through both direct intervention and prevention. We pride ourselves on punching above our weight to ensure every beneficiary lives with dignity.

The Role
As CEO, you will work in partnership with the Board to finalise and own our new five-year business plan, ensuring its successful delivery. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership. overseeing service delivery, fundraising, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance, while modelling our core values of transparency, fairness, energy, inclusivity and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Co-create, implement and evaluate the new five-year strategy, business plan and budgets.
• Operational Management: Lead a small core team and manage partner relationships (e.g. Maximus for casework). Ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery and robust risk controls.
• Income Generation: Devise and deliver a diversified fundraising strategy (corporate partnerships, events, digital campaigns) to secure financial stability in a demanding climate.
• Governance & Compliance: Act as Nominated Individual to the Charity Commission; support the Board in trustee recruitment, training and governance best practice.
• External Relations: Serve as chief spokesperson; build and sustain partnerships across the home-improvement sector to raise awareness and influence.
• Culture & Values: Foster an organisational culture of learning, innovation, professionalism and integrity that reflects our values at every level.

Key Details

• Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
• Salary: circa £70,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (evenings and occasional weekends; UK travel required)
• Location: Head office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with travel across the UK

Person Specification

Essential

• Graduate or equivalent vocational qualification.
• At least 10 years’ senior-management experience in a comparable organisation (charity, social enterprise or commercial).
• Proven track record of income generation across varied channels.
• Experience of strategic planning, budget management and regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, SORP).
• Strong leadership skills: able to inspire small teams and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing; adept at presenting complex issues succinctly.
• Financially literate: able to interpret spreadsheets, set forecasts and manage risk.

Desirable

• Experience in the home-improvement, construction or retail sectors.
• Familiarity with mental-health or preventative-welfare work.
• Background in formal collaborations/joint ventures.

Attributes

• Values-driven, demonstrating integrity, empathy and inclusivity.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented, commercial mindset.
• Resilient under pressure, well organised and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Curious and innovative: open to new ideas and continuous learning.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 30th June 2025

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.

About Us
At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.

The Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified senior finance professional with:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role

• Strong technical understanding of charity finance and compliance

• Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, auditors, trustees, and other stakeholders

• The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing finance team

• A values-led approach aligned with YMCA’s purpose and ethos

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO and Board on financial direction and policy

• Lead the organisation’s budgeting, planning and reporting processes

• Ensure legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance across all financial activities

• Manage and develop the Finance Team, embedding strong processes and financial controls

• Produce annual operating plans and oversee financial KPIs

• Act as Company Secretary for YMCA Trinity Group and its subsidiaries

• Lead relationships with external auditors and financial specialists (e.g. tax, VAT, payroll)

• Maintain strong engagement with the Trustees, the FRaC Committee, and the Executive Team

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)

• Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme)

• Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding

• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Interview Dates
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July 2025 in Peterborough.

Contact Us
For an informal discussion on the role, contact Jonathan Martin (contact details can be found on LinkedIn). 

About Us

The Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance (GMWSA) was established in 2016 by seven organisations who provide support services to women across all ten boroughs in Greater Manchester (GM) who may be vulnerable or have unmet support needs.

We came together as the GMWSA in order to ensure that our collective voice is heard by policy makers and commissioners of services. We represent the interests of our beneficiaries and service users, we share good practice and experience and ensure that no service operates in isolation. GMWSA is now formed of nine Member and Associate Member women’s centres having a presence in each of the 10 local authority areas across GM all of whom are collectively funded to deliver support services across GM to women either involved in the Criminal Justice System, or whose vulnerability and marginalisation leaves them at risk of offending, but all also have individual funding streams to ensure their provision reaches every woman in need of support.

Alliance members offer a full range of services to women who need support around issues such as domestic abuse, housing, mental health, substance misuse, education, employment, training, and confidence/self-esteem, all delivered with a trauma responsive approach. 

This post is open to WOMEN ONLY, exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7(2) and in accordance with our safeguarding procedures, will require a DBS check.

Purpose of the Role 

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join GMWSA to transform the Alliance to meet future challenges around function and funding.

You will shape and implement the strategic direction of the Alliance, ensure the smooth running of the charity, provide leadership to staff, support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance duties and ensure the delivery of grants and contracts.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Direction

• Provide leadership and direction for the organisation and its staff in line with our vision.
• Clearly articulate and communicate GMWSAs vision, mission and values to staff, partners and others.
• Drive GMWSA’s strategy and business plan while establishing clear targets.
• Lead the development of innovative programs and services that align with GMWSA's mission.
• Ensure awareness of relevant current and changing legislation and good practice.
• Proactively build, maintain and leverage relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders and influencers to shape policy, secure support and ensure GMWSA’s voice is heard in key local and national forums.

Supporting the Board

• Responsibility for working with and advising the Board of Trustees with regard to strategic developments, delivery of grants and contracts, opportunities and challenges.
• Responsibility for working with the Board to develop the relationship with members.
• Support the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation is in all aspects legally and financially compliant and operating to best practice.
• Advise and work with the Chair and Board of Trustees in developing its structures.
• Ensure GMWSA has up-to-date policies on safeguarding, data protection and other regulatory requirements and that these are reviewed regularly and adhered to.
• Act as Company Secretary and Safeguarding Lead for the charity, undertaking appropriate training as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a risk management strategy to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks affecting GMWSA, including financial, legal, and reputational risks. 

External Affairs

• Promote and encourage multi-agency partnerships with third sector, statutory bodies and the funding and delivery of projects, following our code of ethics and strategy.
• Ensure effective participation in relevant local and regional networks and foster relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of systems to measure the organisation's impact, ensuring clear, evidence-based reporting of outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
• Lead on using evaluation findings to drive improvements in services, delivery models and organisational strategy.
• Represent the work of GMWSA in publicity and media opportunities, with quotes and interviews, ensuring a consistently good public image and reputation. 

Finances and Fundraising

• Accountable for fundraising from a range of sources to deliver GMWSA’s agreed strategic objectives in the medium term and working towards an increased sustainability in the long term.
• Responsibility for liaising with funders, writing applications and applying for grants from various government funds, trusts and foundations.
• Responsibility for securing corporate partnership.
• Ensure grants are spent appropriately within aims of the charity, the grants’ terms and in accordance with Charity Commissioner regulation.
• Ensure effective grant management processes are in place across member organisation in order to deliver grants and contracts.
• Report to funders in a timely and accurate way.
• Oversee budget management.
• Oversee all financial reporting ensuring it is accurate and done on a timely and regular basis, including the annual accounts/annual report.

People Management

• Provide leadership, direction and motivation for the team of staff, ensuring supervision and appraisals are carried out regularly.
• Lead on embedding EDI principles and ensuring the GMWSA’s policies and practices reflect its commitment to antidiscrimination and inclusivity.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen internal infrastructure to align with long term strategic goals.
• Ensure robust professional development opportunities for staff fostering an environment of learning and growth. 

Digital Transformation

• Ensure GMWSA is compliant with funder requirements to become IASME accredited.
• Develop and lead a digital transformation strategy to improve internal processes, communication, and service delivery, making the most of emerging technologies.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven ability to think strategically and develop and implement long-term plans.
• Experience of leading organisational change and managing periods of transition.
• Experience of managing a dedicated team with a range of roles and responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the charity sector, including relevant legislation, best practice, and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and financial management, including preparation for year-end in line with Charity SORP.
• Proven track record of securing funding from a range of sources, including trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and commissioners.
• Experience of managing commissioned services or programmes of work.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk management.
• Working knowledge of data protection regulations and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of national and regional policies relevant to our work, including a strong understanding of the VCFSE landscape in Greater Manchester.
• Understanding of the role of a Board of Trustees with experience enabling good governance and compliance.

Skills and Leadership Style

• A motivational and collaborative leadership style that fosters trust and enables people to thrive.
• Ability to develop and communicate a compelling strategic vision that inspires internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the organisation with credibility and impact.
• Strong written communication skills for funding applications, reports, policy responses, and wider communications.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Strong critical reasoning and listening skills; able to analyse and synthesise complex information and make sound decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balancing short-term pressures with long-term strategic goals.
• Proven ability to lead service and organisational development, including improving systems and processes for greater efficiency and impact.

Values and Personal Qualities

• High level of empathy and understanding of the challenges experienced by the communities we support.
• Committed to the values, vision, and social purpose of the Alliance.
• A strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively embedding these principles in our culture and practice.
• Personal resilience, with the ability to remain focused and effective under pressure.
• Open to alternative perspectives and committed to listening to diverse voices to inform decision-making.

Accountable to: The Board of Trustees

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Pension: 5%

Annual Leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, rising by 1 day per year of continued service to a maximum of 30 days. 

We're looking for a passionate, values-driven CEO to guide our charity into its next inspiring chapter. 

The Coalition registered as a charity in December 2023. We have spent the last 18 months developing the infrastructure of the organisation so we can meet the Charity Commission requirements. We developed a short strategic plan for a 2 year period to ensure we had all of the foundations in place to capitalise on our new charity status. This strategic plan ends in November 2025.

The CEO will set a new five-year strategy for the organisation by building on the solid foundations of the 2 year strategic plan and maximising the opportunities that charity status provides.

The CEO will have oversight across the whole organisation, often acting as the external ‘face’ of The Coalition with our stakeholders and partners. As such, they will represent us, and enable the Disabled community to have their voices heard to achieve equality and independence for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.  The CEO will promote the Social Model of Disability and champion accessibility across all services in Surrey.

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to deliver a world-class students’ union.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Friday 11th July 2025

Location: Hybrid/London (at least 3 days per week on-site)

About the LSE Students’ Union

LSE Students' Union (LSESU) is a £5.6m not-for-profit organisation for LSE students. We've been part of the LSE community since 1897, and all LSE students automatically become LSESU members when they enrol.

We exist to:

• Support students holistically in terms of their academic and student experience, serving as an independent source of advice and advocacy.
• Help students shape and lead their own academic and student experience by providing opportunities that foster connection and engagement, building their skills and future careers.
• Use our influence to forge and create change in the interests of students within the institution, the community, and wider society, by empowering the students themselves.

We are emerging from a change programme which has seen us significantly enhance our culture, governance, and partnerships. We are proud to have positive morale internally, with 93% of staff feeling they are trusted and well respected at work. We have enhanced our Trustee board and enjoy a great level of support and engagement from Trustees.

Our new approach to building partnerships with LSE is working exceptionally well, including investing in dedicated partnerships management roles within our staff structure. We are also excited to be opening a newly refurbished commercial offer in the very near future.

About the role

We have set an ambitious strategy for 2030, which our team is enthusiastic about. Our vision is to be a union today, empowering every student to shape tomorrow. This is a journey about us transforming the educational journey and student experience of our members, setting a global standard for a world-class students’ union. Our plan has three core pillars focused on partnerships, advancing student voices, and creating a lifelong sense of identity.

We are seeking a new Chief Executive to drive this strategy and deliver a world-class students’ union.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate brings proven senior leadership experience from a high-profile organisation, with expertise in managing complex situations and challenges, including those of a politically complex nature. You will have exceptional strategic vision and a successful track record in building institutional partnerships.

Your track record will show that you have led transformational change and provided empowering, inspiring leadership to your teams to achieve organisational goals.

Staff well-being, professional development, and having an inclusive culture where teams feel valued and motivated are important to us. Our new CEO will be responsible to the Trustee Board and the Sabbatical Officers, so we need a leader who is authentic, communicative, and committed to ethical leadership and decision-making.

We care deeply about the well-being of our team, but the nature of our work can mean that we need to respond rapidly to complex, emotional, and political challenges at a moment’s notice. Our leader will need the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure and adapt to change and challenges as needed.

We welcome all candidates with the leadership experience required to consider this post, including those who might be considering working within a Students’ Union for the first time. You will be supported by an exceptional team that is excited to work with a new CEO.

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 11th July 2025.

Role - The primary focus of the role is to provide good quality information and advice to VCSE organisations based in Redcar & Cleveland that will support their development needs, including (but not limited to) key areas such as governance, funding, marketing etc. The post holder will have a key role in the development, delivery and evaluation of the Enhance service training offer.

Background (Summary)

Enhance is the newly funded VCSE infrastructure support service in Redcar and Cleveland made possible through the collaboration of a number of funders to fill a gap in local provision. 

Lloyds Bank Foundation, Rank Foundation, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Tees Foundation and the Woodsmith Foundation have provided three years of funding and commissioned MVDA to develop and deliver a VCSE infrastructure service (Enhance) in Redcar and Cleveland.

Enhance will provide practical support to VCSE organisations based in the Redcar and Cleveland area who deliver services to local people and communities. 

The service model for Enhance is based on three key areas:

Improvement – Providing practical support through an information and advice service.  This will include for example advice on governance, funding, policy and practice

Growth - The development and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for all VCSEs in Redcar and Cleveland

Influence - Work to support the building and development of relationships; collaborative work across the VCSE sector and cross-sector partnerships

The service will be based in Redcar and Cleveland and will provide an outreach service in the more rural areas of the borough to ensure the services are accessible to all local VCSEs.

Full application pack available from: mvda.info/jobs/vcse-develeopment-officer

Finance Director

Location: Bromley By Bow Health Partnership - Tower Hamlets, London 

Hours: Full-time (Part-time and job share considered)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: c.£90-100k FTE dependent on experience

Benefits: NHS Pension | Employee Assistance Programme | Meaningful work within a nationally recognised health and wellbeing partnership

Are you a senior finance professional looking for a values-driven leadership role in a pioneering GP partnership?

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team at Bromley by Bow Health Partnership (BBBHP). This is a new role, spanning strategic leadership and operational management, offering the opportunity to shape and mature the financial governance, planning, and operations of our innovative, community-focused organisation.

About Us

Bromley by Bow Health Partnership is a four-site GP partnership. We work to create healthy communities, together with local partner organisations here in Tower Hamlets, employing over 200 staff across our 4 sites and have over 50,000 registered patients. We are co-located with the Bromley by Bow Centre charity. With them and other partners, we meet people’s needs through an integrated population health model designed to address the clinical, psychological and social determinants of health.

We have been an international influencer of health policy and play a leading role in our local Primary Care Network. We pioneered social prescribing nationally and we have trained many of the country’s Social Prescribing Link Workers while inspiring many others inside and outside the NHS. 

About the Role

As Finance Director, you will:

• Lead on financial strategy, governance, planning and reporting;

• Support the Partnership Board, Finance Subcommittee, Local Operating Boards and Executive Director with high-quality financial insights and planning;

• Oversee financial compliance and risk mitigation aligned with NHS, CQC and regulatory standards;

• Drive forward value for money, financial sustainability, and service efficiency;

• Support business development, contract negotiations, and wider corporate services including HR, IT, Estates, and Information Governance;

• Foster financial upskilling across clinical and non-clinical teams;

• Provide leadership in modernising systems, processes and reporting.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with people and making a real difference in their organisation and community.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:

• A strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and creating healthy communities;

• A collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership

• Demonstratable experience in senior leadership and financial management;

• Experience in change management and organisational development;

• A track record of financial transformation and systems implementation.

You’ll thrive in our values-led, partnership culture and be excited to join a team that blends professionalism with purpose.

Why Join Us

• Work for a pioneering, mission-led organisation that’s nationally recognised for its innovation and impact;

• To increase our impact by leading our journey to greater financial sustainability;

• To develop our corporate services, so they become more efficient and effective in supporting our larger organisation;

• To support committed locally-raised employees, many of who are impressive exemplars of social mobility

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black candidates, who are currently under-represented in the senior leadership team. 

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. 

Ready to Apply?

No agencies please.

To help with shortlisting candidates, please provide a covering letter on no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your career ambitions, proud achievements, strengths and areas of personal development.

We will try to accommodate requests for an informal discussion about the post.

Closing date: 27 June 2025 12pm 

First round interview date: 4 July 2025

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