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Woman’s Trust is a leading, specialist mental health charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we stand at a powerful moment of growth and transformation. Each year, our trauma-informed, women-led services provide life-changing counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to women and children across London. Our ambition is to scale this work to reach many more nationally. With a dedicated team of 45 staff, a strong financial foundation and annual income of £1.3m and a deeply committed Board of Trustees, we are poised to shape an ambitious new strategy for the years ahead.

We are now seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead Woman’s Trust into this next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected organisation whose work is not only transformative but often life-saving. The CEO will steer our strategic and operational development, strengthen and expand partnerships, grow sustainable income, and champion our voice across policy, public campaigns and mental health advocacy. Alongside a dedicated and collaborative team and Board, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing innovative services—supporting women and children, survivors navigating the justice system, and peer-led support groups—ensuring we remain responsive to the needs and experiences of those we serve.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with the ambition needed to position Woman’s Trust for growth. Confident in representing your organisation at a policy and advocacy level, you will act as a powerful ambassador for survivors’ mental health, influencing systems, shaping debate and strengthening our public voice. With strong financial and governance insight and the ability to build trusted, values-driven relationships across sectors, you will model a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you will uphold our feminist, inclusive and survivor-centred values, nurturing an empowering and equitable culture for our staff, volunteers, partners, and—most importantly—the women and children we serve.

To read more about the opportunity and our work, including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.

If you have the passion, clarity and commitment to champion the mental health and wellbeing of women and children survivors—and the leadership to guide Woman’s Trust into a bold new era—we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21 December 2025

People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 22 December - 6 January 2026

Woman’s Trust Panel Interviews:

· First Stage (online): 14 January 2026

· Second Stage (in-person): 21 January 2026

Please note:

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Are you a passionate, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong partnerships and trusts experience, but also a good understanding of developing individual giving journeys? Are you excited by the opportunity to manage a new fundraising programme in a small, growing organisation? Then this might be just the role for you.

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Senior Fundraising Manager to build on our past fundraising activity, diversifying income streams and nurturing new and existing partnerships with industry. In this role, you will also develop our member donations income stream and maximise our fundraising potential with the wider public, including patients and families with experience of intensive care. Working closely with the Head of Communications and Membership Engagement, you will contribute to shaping the fundraising strategy to support our new and enhanced organisational strategy and brand strategy.

Working closely with other members of the senior management team, including the Head of Sponsorship and Events, you will help develop relationships with industry for the long term and in relation to our yearly State of the Art Congress, aimed at the intensive care community.

You’ll have a strong track record in building and managing partnerships, securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, and delivering successful fundraising campaigns. You will be a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and relationship-builder who is motivated by making a difference. Able to juggle both management and hands-on, operational activities, you’ll be keen to get stuck in and make a difference.

You will sit in a small, dynamic and supportive team also responsible for communications and membership engagement, and you’ll work with closely with them to integrate fundraising messages within our broader communications. You will also have a dotted line to other key teams within the organisation, in a matrix-style working set-up.

As an organisation, we have just reviewed our organisational strategy under the leadership of our new CEO, which means a lot of exciting developments are afoot needing additional funding. As part of this growth, we will be growing our offer for patients and families, which will have strong links to the fundraising strategy you will help manage.

Join the Diocese of Leicester as our HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional who wants to make a real difference in a faith organization? The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a proactive and collaborative HR Manager to help shape a positive working culture and support our staff and clergy across Leicester and Leicestershire.

About the Role

• Deliver a comprehensive and professional HR service across the Diocese.
• Advise senior leaders, clergy, and managers on HR matters.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and exit processes.
• Support organisational development, change management, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and Church of England requirements.
• Provide HR guidance for clergy appointments, discipline, grievance, and wellbeing.
• Coordinate onboarding programmes and ongoing learning.
• Champion staff wellbeing and inclusive practices.
• Support parishes with HR advice and resources.

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, and CIPD membership.
• Significant HR experience, ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and clergy.
• Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
• Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of the Diocese of Leicester.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven diocesan team in a diverse Diocese.
• Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum 50% office presence).
• Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days pro rata plus bank holidays).
• Opportunity to shape HR practice and make a lasting impact.

This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) with a salary of £39-42k pro rata.

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025

Interview Date: 17th December 2025

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We are seeking an experienced Retail Manager who is passionate about serving the community and protecting the environment to join our team.

Job Title: Retail Manager

Location: Flint

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Services

Responsible for: Retail & Logistics Assistants, Warehouse Assistant, Volunteers

Number of hours per week: Full Time – 37.5 hours (including regular Saturdays)

Salary: £30,000

Purpose of the job:

This role will provide strategic leadership for our retail income streams, ensuring excellent customer service and the meeting of key performance targets. Leading on and driving the continued success of the retail operations, increasing sales and profits from the existing outlet, online operations, and any future new commercial opportunities.

The Retail Manager will provide strong, effective leadership to the staff and volunteers, managing and supporting as appropriate to ensure they operate as an effective and motivated team. Being customer centric to ensure that the outlet provides an excellent experience to all those who access our services.

For further information about this role and how to apply, please go to our website.

Closing Date: 5th December 2025

Interviews: 12th December 2025

Interviews will be held at Refurbs, 1-3 Aber Park Industrial Estate, Aber Road, Flint, CH6 5EX

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We, therefore, encourage applicants to apply early if they wish to be considered for this post.

We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equality, diversity and inclusivity is central to our mission and to our impact.

Susan’s Farm is an energetic organisation delivering a broad range of activities. Our charitable purpose is to transform people’s lives through learning and therapeutic experiences on an organic working livestock farm. After six years as a charity, and following a recent governance and staffing review, we are now seeking to appoint a dedicated managing director to oversee all aspects of the charity’s work. The Managing Director will join a small but committed staff team and report to enthusiastic board of trustees.

Susan’s Farm is based in Houghton, a small village 3 miles from Carlisle and delivers its educational activities on site as well as on the other half of our farm near Armathwaite and for a neighbouring farmer at Aglionby. We have a small learning centre at Houghton and also work closely with Cumbria Wildlife Trust whose Northern office is on land adjacent to our farm.

We have three main strands of delivery; primary school visits, alternative provision placements and care farmer placements and are certified by Social Farms & Gardens. We are a beef and sheep Organic and Pasture for Life certified Farm. We also have hens and geese and some horticultural activity. Our farm produce is sold direct to the customer.

Susan’s Farm is a registered charity converting from a CIC in 2019.   Before that our founder, Susan Aglionby ran educational activities on the farm over a period of more than 20 years. Over the last six years considerable effort has been devoted to professionalising the organisation and our delivery work and we are no ready for the next stage.

ROLE FOCUS: 

To support, manage and provide dynamic leadership to Susan’s Farm and its staff and services. Working with the Board of Trustees to ensure that Susan’s Farm meets its requirements, as a charity in delivering services, and to maintain its reputation as a national and local leader in working to provide services to its beneficiaries through the experience of a farm. To further develop the organisation and the services it offers promoting the charity’s principles. 

Closing Date 3rd December 2025. Interviews in the week commencing 15th December.

Application forms are available on our website.

For a conversation about the role or to arrange a visit please contact our office.

Chief Executive Officer

We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring leader, with significant experience at senior executive level, to become the new Chief Executive (CEO).

Are you a strategic thinker who can accelerate the charity's impact and deliver on its mission while navigating the evolving policy backdrop?

If you are a natural leader who will continue to build on the strength of our high performing team, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Chief Executive (CEO)

Location: remote and will require you to have a safe and secure space to work from home. There will be frequent travel within Britain, including overnight stays.

Hours:  37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £74,624 per annum

Benefits Include:  25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays (in lieu of public holidays). Flexible approach to hours of work. Pension contribution of 3%, one-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices, monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th December 2025.  We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.

Online interviews will be held on Monday, 5th January 2026.

In-person interviews will be held in London on Monday, 12th January 2026.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 17th December 2025. If you have not heard from us by this date, please accept our thanks for applying and assume that you were not shortlisted on this occasion.

Job offers will be subject to two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Reporting to the board, the CEO holds key relationships with the board of trustees and 18 employees, exerting an influential and expert thought-leadership presence with key partners across the environmental sector from NGOs and practitioners to policy makers. You will be confident and proactive in engaging with new and existing major donors and funders.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic Leadership
• Operations
• Human Resources
• Finance and Fundraising
• Governance
• Policy

About You

You will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of inspiring and motivating internal and external teams through periods of growth and change

We are looking for a leader who has energy, passion and commitment for the role, a person aligned with the charity’s values and inspired by its values, mission and vision.

You will have experience of:

• Working at senior executive level, preferably having run an organisation before as Executive Director, Chief Executive or equivalent, in the charity, conservation or environmental sectors.
• Working collaboratively and effectively with teams and boards of trustees.
• Identifying, cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners, from government bodies to community organisations to potential and existing donors.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategic and operational plans.
• Proven ability to inspire, lead and motivate teams to achieve strategic goals, fostering a strong culture of collaboration.
• Building an inclusive intercultural environment where staff of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive.

To apply please upload a 2pp CV and 1pp covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, we can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.

About the Organisation

Join a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Beavers were once a common and influential part of the British countryside, and as such, the team wants to reconnect people to this part of our heritage.  We provide practical solutions to help people co-exist with beavers. We influence legislation that rebuilds ecosystems and strengthens our resilience in this ecological and climate crisis.

Our small charity is run by a small but committed team with a diverse skill set and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration. Across Scotland, England and Wales, our decentralised structure keeps us close to the communities we support and ensures the work we do is effective and sustainable.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics.

You may have experience in roles including CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer, COO, CFO, Deputy CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Head of.  #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you a brilliant event coordinator? Do you have experience developing training events? Can you spot opportunities to inspire, educate and engage audiences?  

The SLA supports approximately 2000 members with advice, training and advocacy across the UK. The Events Manager will form an essential part of the SLA team working to run a high quality, inspiring and engaging events and training to help us deliver on our mission to support members, so that more children and young people reach their full potential through the school library. You will lead on the organisation of our annual conference; develop and maintain a calendar of events and training for members and non-member audiences; and support the team with all event related administration and logistics.  Events at the SLA include member meet ups (in person and online), events in our branch network across 23 regions, professional development and training, and our SLA Awards ceremonies.

Your work will be at the forefront of our member offer, helping to build links with membership, support members, build relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors, delivering high-quality training and impactful events offer across the year. An agile and flexible thinker, you will be creative, with a flair for spotting opportunities for professional development, and have a keen eye for detail with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Using your project management experience, you will work with the CEO, SLA team colleagues and subject matter experts and facilitators to develop and deliver a high quality and competitive calendar of events and training. 

This is a full time role (37 hours per week) working throughout the year. Find out more about the role including full job description and how to apply by downloading the job specification pack. 

Application deadline: 19th December 

Interviews: First round interview (online): 13th/14th January

Second round interview in person TBC: 20th/22nd January 

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.   

Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified. 

Do you want to manage the fundraising strategy for the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance? 

Chapter Zero Alliance is at an exciting inflection point, supporting a high-impact chapter network active in over 70 countries through our programme: the Climate Governance Initiative. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Development to play a pivotal role in diversifying and growing our income, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. This is a unique opportunity to help us translate a critical global need into tangible, well-funded programmes that drive measurable change on corporate boards worldwide. 

Offer and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum 

• Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week (0.8 part-time considered) 

• Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office) 

• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown 

• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required) 

• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan 

The Role: Senior Manager, Global Development  

You'll bring significant development experience, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to the identification, securing, and management of significant grants from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts, and statutory funders globally. You'll build and nurture high-value relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and establish the robust infrastructure for effective grant management across our global network. 

Key Responsibilities - Drive Strategy and Deliver Impact 

• Fundraising Strategy and Pipeline Management: Contribute to the design of an ambitious global grant fundraising strategy and manage its implementation. You'll conduct market research, qualify new opportunities, and maintain a robust prospect pipeline to expand our existing funding base. This will involve the coordination and project management of outreach and engagement activities. 

• Proposal Development and Budgeting: Lead the creation of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, aligned with funder priorities and including accurate, transparent budgets. 

• Donor Stewardship and Reporting: Be a key representative for Chapter Zero Alliance with funders, serving as a key liaison for funder-related operational queries. You'll work with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting, managing communications to foster long-term engagement.

• Grant Management and Administration: Oversee our current funding portfolio, manage grant administration, collaborate with Finance on forecasting. 

• Internal Coordination: Facilitate and support our Development Working Group as well as manage core systems: CRM, funder contacts and documentation. Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, and project teams across our global network to align fundraising with programme delivery and provide critical performance analysis.

Who We're Looking For 

This role requires a dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant grant funding. You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder with exceptional bid-writing skills and an innate ability to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

Essential Expertise 

• Significant experience working in institutional fundraising or partnership management within the non-profit or development sector. 

• Knowledge of the climate-related trust and grants sector internationally and in the UK. 

• Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving income targets (minimum six-figure funds, including multi-year grants) from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts or statutory sources. 

• Strategic relationship-building skills working with grant makers and partners. 

• Effective bid writing, delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals and reports tailored to align with grant priorities.

• Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs, grant compliance and reporting. 

• Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing fundraising within the charity sector, including the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission’s expectations around fundraising practices, and data protection obligations under GDPR. 

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills - you can navigate multiple deadlines and competing global priorities with ease. 

Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart 

• Experience coordinating cross-departmental or cross-regional working groups. 

• A genuine passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors - understanding the urgency of our mission. 

• Experience using CRM/project management/fundraising databases. Core Competencies 

• Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, able to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. 

• Project management. 

• Able to balance short-term priorities with longer-term strategic activities. 

• High attention to detail and highly accurate. 

• Collaborative working style and proactive attitude. 

• Commitment to our mission, values, and ethical fundraising principles. 

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office arrangements.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes in line with our Data Protection Policy. 

Interviews will be held during December and January.

Job Title: Programme & Project Manager - Transformation

Reports to: Managing Director - Transformation

Employment Type: Full-time

Grade: Manager - Senior

Salary: £60,000 to £67,000 per annum

Contract: 18 - month fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and remote split

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. 

Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty.  BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. BSC is about to implement its next five-year strategy in 2026, which will offer new opportunities to target social issues at a national scale.

The opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with proven programme and project management experience to support delivery of a series of organisational change projects that are central to equipping BSC to deliver our mission in the future.

Our organisational development has three main pillars: - Embedding a new strategy and effective decision-making around its implementation - A programme to transform our digital and data capabilities - Embedding new organisational values and a re-energised common approach to people management and development

This is a varied role that requires a logical and thoughtful approach to multiple work streams with rigour and purpose in a timely and professional manner. We celebrate innovation and this role would suit someone who is excited by making systems work well, suggesting recommendations for adaptation and improvement, and who is comfortable with working across multiple teams, stakeholders and deadlines.

We are committed to every team member’s learning and development which makes this role well suited to someone who is keen and curious to learn new things and develop new skills.

What you will do:

Effective project management of key elements of the “Essentials” data and digital transformation programme:

o Support the Managing Director – Transformation in the standing up and continuous operation of a Minimum Viable Governance framework, ensuring adherence to the protocols you establish.

o Drive Iterative Planning & Adjustment: Maintain and continuously update the integrated programme plan, rapidly facilitating adjustments in project direction and scope as learnings emerge from Workstream Leads and the investment team.

o Act as the dedicated PMO Execution Lead for the entire Essentials Programme, providing centralised control, reporting, and rigour across all five Workstreams.

o Supporting the Managing Director – Transformation and the leads of all the programme workstreams in co-ordinating activities and keeping the whole programme on track

o Establishing and operating systems to track the realisation of benefits from the programme

o Ensuring that key choices and decisions are escalated to the right forums at the right time

o Establish effective technology and systems to support programme management

Effective project management of strategy implementation:

oSupporting the Managing Director – Strategy operationalising key aspects of our 2026-30 strategy

oEstablishing and embedding systems within teams to track and the progress of priority projects and cross-BSC initiatives aligned to our new strategy

oEstablishing and operating a quarterly process for reviewing progress against goals for priority projects to support effective prioritisation and allocation of resources in line with organisational priorities  

oWorking with the Strategy MD to ensure effective communication around strategy implementation, progress and decision making across the senior team

Effective management of people initiatives:

o Supporting the Managing Director – People and Talent in the roll-out of a revised “BSC Way” of people management and new BSC values – helping co-ordinate and sequence activities

o Supporting the People and Talent team in implementing effective tracking and management systems for reporting on progress

o Supporting the Senior Management Team EDI Champion in leading the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group to drive our EDI work and report on its progress

Integration Management & Investment Alignment:

o Serve as the central liaison and integration manager Investment Team projects

o Enforce Transformation Standards: Proactively ensure the cross-company project delivery aligns with the Essential Programme strategy to maintain programme coherence.

What you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Experience operating within a rapidly maturing PMO environment, specifically acting   as the execution support function for a senior transformation leader.

• Demonstrable experience of end-to-end project management across multiple complex projects and programmes of delivery at pace

• Experience of supporting change management processes and projects

• Demonstrable commitment to improving people’s lives in the UK.

• Demonstrable experience of strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

• Experience and confidence using technology (and AI tools) to enable effective project delivery.

• Confident and competent use of Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience of working within the financial services, charity or social enterprise sector

• Experience of technology-enabled change programmes and/or HR/people development programmes

• Experience of broader software platforms, for example Salesforce CRM and project management tools

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills

• Operational Rigour & Governance Execution: Proven ability to implement and enforce project controls (risk, issues, decisions, reporting) defined by senior leadership, ensuring compliance across workstreams.

• Data-Driven - Exceptional skill in collecting, synthesising, and visually representing project data (progress, risk, benefits) to support effective leadership team decision-making.

• Influence without Authority: Superior skill in managing senior stakeholders, including the five Workstream Leads and the Investment Project Manager, to ensure adherence to standards and timely delivery of inputs

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and ability to establish excellent working relationships internally and externally

• Enthusiastic, proactive and curious to learn new things and develop new skills

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Good at finding innovative solutions to problems

• Excellent judgement, discretion and utmost integrity

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Prioritises effectively and takes ownership of tasks

• Flexible & thrives in a dynamic and varied role

Embody Better Society Capital core values:

Ø  Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.

Ø  Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change

Ø  Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.

Ø  Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence

Ø  Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Other terms

Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.

Right to work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

How to apply:

Closing Date:  11.59pm on Sunday 7th December 2025

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. You will be asked some work-based questions which are reviewed anonymously by the hiring panel. Please note, while you will upload your CV, it will not be viewed by panel members at this stage, so we ask that you give full consideration to each answer.

NB we screen for answers generated by Gen AI. To get a 5 star score, we ask that your Applied answers are authentic and reflect your own knowledge, skills and motivations.

Interviews

• Round 1 interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025

• Round 2 interviews will be held w/c 5 January 2026

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.

If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

You can find out more about our recruitment approach here

Chief Executive Officer - ECT Charity

Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites; minimum three days per week in office
Salary: circa £80,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Are you ready to deliver a pragmatic financial reset, rebuild income and scale at the sector leading community transport organisation that delivers tangible impact across London, Dorset and Cheshire?

About ECT Charity

ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our network and resources to develop our training and consultancy, build strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models.

Role priorities (first 12–18 months)

• Deliver a sustainable financial model and restore reserves.
• Redesign operations for the new scale (depot footprint and operations strategy).
• Leverage our networks and resources to develop commercial opportunities (partnerships, training, consultancy).
• Rebuild business development capability and secure partnership income.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and staff retention.

Who you are

• Senior leader with experience of multi-site operations or similar scale.
• Proven track record of financial turnaround, contract negotiation and estate management.
• Strong partnership, commercialisation and Board reporting skills.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership; willing to be office-based (min three days/week) and travel; driving licence preferred.
• (Desirable) Experience in community transport, social enterprise or productisation/licensing.

Why ECT?

• Lead a sector-recognised charity with a marketable toolkit and immediate partnership routes.
• Combine financial rigour with mission-aligned commercial innovation.
• Shape ECT’s recovery and long-term sustainability.

For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button  to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions.

How to apply (permanent)

Email the address in the appointment brief with Permanent CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Please attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest.

As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please download and read the full brief for details. The deadline for applications for the interim position is 9am, Monday 8th December 2025

For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times.

Closing date for applications — Permanent CEO role: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026.

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.

Are you ready to stabilise ECT Charity - the sector-leading community transport charity - through a rapid transition and prepare it for longer-term leadership?

Interim Chief Executive — ECT Charity

Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites (on-site presence required)
Salary: circa £80,000
Contract: Fixed-term (3–9 months), full-time - immediate start desirable

About ECT Charity

About ECT Charity

ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our resources and networks for training and consultancy, leveraging strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models.

Key responsibilities (first 100 days)

• Stabilise cashflow: short-term budget, scenario planning and conservative forecasts.
• Maintain core services and compliance while managing depot/contract transitions.
• Lead staff and stakeholder communications and wellbeing support.
• Negotiate estate and contract outcomes; protect the Toolkit product and rebuild business development.
• Report regularly to the Board and prepare a clear handover pack.

Who you are

• Experienced in turnaround and operational leadership in constrained finances.
• Strong crisis management, negotiation and trustee reporting skills.
• Able to start immediately or with short notice (early January preferred).
• Hands-on, mobile between sites; driving licence preferred.
• (Desirable) Community transport knowledge or productisation/licensing experience.

Why ECT?

• Protect vital services across Dorset, Cheshire and London while shaping commercial routes.
• Influence sector conversations and build partnership income from a stable Dorset base.
• Work with an engaged Board through a fast, high-impact transition.

For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions.

How to apply:

Please email the address in the appointment brief with Interim CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) showing how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest.

As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please request and read the full brief for details.

For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December 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.

Business Manager – Institute for Turnaround

Salary: £35,000-£42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: 35-hour week with flexible working as required.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Office-based role in the City of London with some working from home (typically onsite Tuesday-Thursday, with flexibility required)

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Context:  The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) is the UK’s leading membership organisation for turnaround experts. Our members and corporate partner organisations help underperforming businesses avoid unnecessary insolvencies. IFT members preserve jobs and livelihoods, uphold local industries, protect economic value and strengthen public service organisations.

This role will suit an experienced administrative professional whose emotional intelligence is highly developed, who is tech savvy, quick to learn and who can take ownership of projects and problem-solve with maturity in a complex and fast-paced environment.

You will be working with a small high performing and friendly team who are busy supporting senior and smart business leaders by providing unparalleled accreditation, professional development, knowledge and networking opportunities and advocacy for turnaround excellence.

Recruitment process:

· The recruitment process will comprise an interview involving a presentation from you, plus a short task.

· Interviews will take place in person/on site during the week commencing 15th December

Application:

· Please find the JD and person specification attached. 

· Submit CV and a short covering letter setting out suitability according to the person specification  by 5pm on Thursday 4th December.

• We will not be able to consider CVs without a cover letter addressing the person specification.

• No AI generated applications please.
• No agencies please.

CamRARE is celebrating a decade of progress and impact and is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead our next chapter of growth. 

As our Managing Director and founding member prepares for her planned retirement, Cambridge Rare Disease Network (CamRARE) is seeking a dynamic and visionary new leader to guide the charity into its next decade. You will drive strategic growth, strengthen partnerships, ensure long-term sustainability, and champion innovation, research, and community impact for people affected by rare and undiagnosed conditions. 

You will inspire and empower a passionate and talented team of staff, trustees, volunteers, families and partners, while building strong connections across our networks to expand our reach, visibility, and influence. As an energetic and forward-thinking leader, you will bring the drive and expertise to strengthen partnerships, grow income through innovative fundraising and strategic collaborations, and champion CamRARE as a trusted voice within the rare community and beyond.

Why choose a career at Cambridge Rare Disease Network?

#purpose – We’re on a mission to make life with a rare condition easier through community, collaboration and connections. Your role is to lead this mission to directly contribute to a better future for those living with rare conditions.

#growth – We’re a small, ambitious team where you’ll have opportunities to shape and grow with us. You will use your experience and knowledge to make a measurable impact.

#diversity and inclusion– We value the diversity and unique insights each person brings. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

About Cambridge Rare Disease Network

There are over 10,000 rare conditions that affect 400 million people globally. Receiving a diagnosis can take years. Most rare diseases have no treatment. Coordination of care is often poor.

We’re on a mission to make life easier for those affected—uniting individuals, families, patient groups, researchers, industry, clinicians and policymakers to accelerate solutions and improve lives. Through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and creativity, we aim to make the journey smoother for people living with rare and undiagnosed conditions and their families.

• CamRARE connects patients, advocates, research experts, and leaders—catalysing action to drive solutions and create lasting change
• Connects knowledge with lived experience to transform the journey toward better diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals and their families
• Connects, educates, and supports the rare disease community - locally and globally - to improve outcomes and transform lives

Leading CamRARE

As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the charity, oversee governance and operations, develop and execute the strategy set by the Board of Trustees, and build key external partnerships. This role leads fundraising efforts and develops high-level external stakeholder relationships with Government bodies, including healthcare organisations/departments, Industry, patient and charity organisations, and Research Institutions involved in rare disease. This is a key role to build, strengthen and nurture the charity's connection with the rare disease community, empowering them and fostering an inclusive and supportive network.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals and their families living with rare conditions.
• Has proven experience of 10+ years in a senior leadership role with a track record of delivering impact.
• Has experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and leading change.
• Brings creativity, adaptability and a “can-do” attitude.
• Has experience in income generation and managing stakeholder relationships.Has strong team management skills with a focus on development and building an inclusive workplace culture.
• Has experience in financial management and resource allocation.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Has sound knowledge of issues affecting the voluntary sector
• Enjoys working independently, hands-on as part of a team and effectively with remote teams
• Experience in and enjoys networking and partnership building, can communicate effectively with a broad range of people
• Experienced in business delivery aligned to financial targets, core objectives and strategy implementation
• Has experience leading events and campaigns

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering Youth Futures Foundation’s Employer Strategy.

You will embed and scale evidence-based practice across employer networks to create systemic change in how employers recruit, develop and retain young people.

This role suits someone skilled at translating strategy into delivery — influencing employer behaviour and embedding Youth Futures’ evidence into employer practice.

• You will bring experience of driving behaviour or practice change through partnerships, combined with a passion for tackling youth unemployment and a strong interest in equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
• You will need solid relationship-building and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage people and performance to deliver measurable impact.
• An understanding of how inclusive employment practices and workplace cultures can improve outcomes for young people — particularly those facing disadvantage.

This role can be based at our Birmingham, Leeds or London hub. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.

For more information on this role, please download our recruitment pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.