An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the UK’s foremost patient safety and justice charity as we look to appoint a new Chief Executive.

Our current chief executive, Peter Walsh, is retiring at the end of 2022 after 20 year’s service.  As we begin our 40th anniversary celebrations, we are looking for an inspirational, entrepreneurial and dynamic leader.  You will have the opportunity to help us build on our achievements over the last 40 years and to shape our future, defining the strategic direction, driving progress and results and  leading a team of more than 20 individuals who are committed to and passionate about patient safety for years to come. 

Your responsibilities will include strategic development, leadership, trustee support, partnership and business development, operations and delivery, policy and campaigning, promotion and profile raising of the Charity, together with governance and compliance.

AvMA values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all sections of society.

Healthwatch Hackney (HWH) is committed to enabling local people to have real influence in shaping and developing current and future health and care services. We are looking to recruit an Executive Director to provide strong, inspirational executive leadership and direction for HWH. We are strongly committed to supporting local people to co-design services and holding to account those who fund and provide health and social care, for the quality, effectiveness and access to those services.

You will work with the Chair, Board, our staff team and delivery partners, to achieve the organisation’s strategic business objectives and ensure that activities are carried out effectively and contracts delivered to a high quality. You will also ensure a growing and sustainable future for the HWH and represent the organisation at key strategic and policy meetings.

The successful candidate will be a skilled all-rounder with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion, with experience in strategic and business planning, operational delivery, and the ability to negotiate with and influence leaders and commissioners of our services. Excellent presentational and communication skills are required. A track record of successful fundraising would be an advantage.

Please download Executive Director application pack. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Deadline for applications is Noon 6th June 2022. Interviews to be held on the week beginning 20th June 2022. No late applications will be accepted

Starting at £50,051

Full time (35 hours/week), including some evening and weekend work

Hybrid working possible

Permanent contract, subject to funding

28 days holiday/year

Reporting to: Chair, Healthwatch Hackney

Based in Hackney

As a registered charity, English Heritage is governed by a board of trustees who delegate day-to-day responsibility for the running of the organisation to a senior management team. Sir Tim Laurence is Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Kate Mavor is our Chief Executive.

As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Chairman, you will be responsible for supporting the CEO and Chairman in line with English Heritage's priorities and strategic objectives, as well as managing a Business Support Assistant, to ensure the smooth running of the CEO and Chairman's office.

You will also work closely with the Head of Governance to support the CEO and Chairman with Trustee Board and Committee meetings and visits.

You'll be based at English Heritage's Wood Street office, situated in the heart of the City of London. Although you'll be based here most of the time, there will also be the opportunity to travel to some of our stunning historic sites as part of your role.

This role provides the Chief Executive and Chairman with comprehensive support to ensure the smooth running of their office. This includes diary management, management of incoming and outgoing correspondence, support at internal and external meetings and planning ahead to ensure that effective use is made of the time available.

We strive to be an inclusive employer and are always looking for people who reflect the diversity of the country today, to help us make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve. We continually look for new ways to promote the past in a way that is inclusive to all and that celebrates the cultural diversity of England's heritage.

From remote sites to inner city monuments, from regional teams to our Head Office, the diversity of our teams is critical to making sure our shared heritage is inclusive, exciting and accessible.

You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

By joining us, you'll enjoy the rewards of a great team environment in inspiring locations, helping to make our site a wonderful place to visit. You'll also be joining our charity, which through our 400+ historic monuments, buildings and sites, brings the story of England to life for over 10 million visitors each year. We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous pension, 25 days leave a year and free entry to all English Heritage properties for you, another adult and up to 6 children (under the age of 19).

Closing date: 29/05/2022 23:59:59

The Association for Science Education wishes to recruit a motivated and strategic Chief Executive. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to be at the forefront of one of the most influential organisations for science education at all levels in the UK.

We are eager to hear from you if you have:

• Ideally 5 years leadership and management experience at a senior level
• A track record of leading excellent service delivery
• Experience of forging excellent relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Experience of developing and inspiring staff teams
• Experience of engaging with and motivating teams of volunteers
• Robust financial management and strategic planning skills
• Experience in risk management and development of income streams
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A commitment to the development of Science Education
• A willingness to travel when required

Salary in the range of £62,000 to £72,000 to be negotiated
Interviews for this post will be held at ASE Headquarters in Hatfield on 30 June 2022
An application pack is downloadable from the ASE website

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon on Thursday, 9 June, 2022

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or other category protected by law.

About Switchback

Switchback is an award-winning small charity supporting young Londoners to find their way out of the justice system and build stable, rewarding lives. Building on 14 years of impact, we work with others to inspire change across the justice system and beyond.

Switchback’s pioneering, intensive approach works. In stark contrast to the national average – which sees around half of those leaving prison every year back inside within 12 months – just 9% of Switchback Trainees reoffend. In fact, over 50% go into long-term employment, while 65% reach Switchback’s unique benchmark of Real, Lasting Change. 

About this role

Switchback is a unique organisation looking for an outstanding leader to take it to the next level as our new Chief Executive. Fourteen years after its foundation, Switchback has developed enormously. It's now a £1 million a year, award-winning charity with a team of 20 brilliant people, consistently delivering sector-leading impact through its pioneering long-term work with young Londoners leaving prison. Crucially, the young men we support, Switchback Trainees, remain at the heart of everything we do. 

Today we're stronger than ever and at an incredibly exciting point - not only reaching more young men but also starting to forge real change in policy and practice across the criminal justice system. We're confident in our approach and ambitious to achieve more, as detailed in our new 3-year plan 2022-25: A Platform For Change. This is an enviable opportunity for any incoming Chief Executive.

About you

We’re looking for an outstanding leader who is strongly aligned with our values and has the vision, experience and sense of adventure needed to drive Switchback into a new era. The charity has matured into a dynamic and high-impact organisation that punches well above its weight, so we're looking for someone who can understand and build on those foundations, rather than reinvent the wheel. We want someone with a track record of leadership – although not necessarily as a Chief Executive, as this is less about past achievements and more about attitude and approach. 

We’re looking for someone able to support a brilliant team to do their best work. Someone who's tenacious, empathetic and approachable. Someone who's flexible and hungry to create change for young people and across the system. You'll be passionate about our mission and inspired to help Switchback deliver our ambitious new 3-year plan to its fullest potential.

Most important, the right candidate will have an unwavering commitment to our Trainees and a passionate belief in the strength and potential of every individual. They'll also be comfortable with complexity – seeing the value in encouraging and challenging Trainees to take responsibility, while also confronting the systemic social and racial injustices which hold people back.

If you think you can be that person, please download and read the full Job Pack available on the Switchback website. 

Public Voice is a Community Interest Company founded in 2014 that first began trading in April 2015 when it assumed the Healthwatch Haringey contract.  Our first five years of operation have seen substantial growth and development resulting in a more diverse range of contracts and services across the health, social care and housing and regeneration sectors.

Our main focus as an organisation is on helping clients, stakeholders and citizens to achieve service improvement through user engagement. We do this using a variety of approaches from research, consultation and engagement to proactively working with service commissioners, providers and users to co-design or co-produce new and improved services, drawing on user views and lived experience.

We are looking to recruit a new CEO to lead our team and work with the Board. S/he will provide vision, leadership, enterprise, management and operational direction to Public Voice CIC, and its subsidiary Haringey Circle CIC. Ensuring both of these CIC’s long-term sustainability, further growth and development in line with overall vision and values is of vital importance. Working with the Chair and other Board members, you will also ensure that Public Voice and any related companies are underpinned by robust governance arrangements, sound systems of financial and performance management and evidence-based decision making.  You will work to maintain and further develop the reputation of the company(s) with key partners and stakeholders and promote our core value of service improvement through user engagement.

Responsibilities:

• To lead and develop the 35 strong Public Voice team
• To prepare a strategic plan and annual budget for approval by the Board
• To operate within the annual budget and ensure management, operational and HR policies are up to date
• To build and maintain an effective working relationship with the Chair and Board, including regular reports to the Board and attendance at Board and sub-committee meetings
• To act as the public face externally for Public Voice and promote the organisation’s vision and aims

Successful candidate will need to be:

• A strong, inclusive, creative leader
• Forward thinking with people, connections and culture
• Good at relationship and building networks
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the health and social care sectors
• Able to write reports and bids and understand working with governance
• Educated to degree or equivalent (health/social care related) and/or have relevant post graduate qualification e.g.: MBA or master’s degree

Please apply by visiting the Thewlis Graham website. You can do this by clicking to apply, and following the instructions in the candidate brief quoting reference U0905R. The closing date is 4pm on 18 May.

For a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis or for any other information please email Sarah. You will find her details on the Thewlis Graham website.

We’re looking for a new CEO who can build on the strong foundations of our small but ambitious charity. We need someone with:

• A passion for inclusive sex education;
• The ability to deliver an ambitious strategy for the future of the charity;
• Top-class people management skills; someone who can inspire and develop our talented team of staff;
• Strong governance and financial management capabilities;
• A track record for driving income growth, and a clear vision of how to drive income growth in this role;
• Experience communicating with a wide-range of stakeholders including headteachers, funders, academics and journalists.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive leader to 
join us as Chief Executive at Keep Wales Tidy. 
After completing many years’ service, the current head of our organisation is retiring. As we begin our 50th anniversary celebrations, we are looking for an inspirational leader to help us build on our achievements and cement our reputation as a leading environmental charity. 
Reporting to the Chair of our Board, you will work closely with our Trustees and executive management team to provide clear, strategic direction. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of more than 70 committed and passionate individuals, nurturing  an innovative and supportive culture.
The quality of our local environment, our green spaces, waterways, beaches, and the air that we breathe is essential to protecting biodiversity for the future and building our resilience to the global climate emergency.
Through our programmes and projects, Keep Wales Tidy has set the stage for working together with government, public bodies, schools, and local communities to take positive sustainable action. National initiatives like Caru Cymru and Local Places for Nature have opened up opportunities to engage communities across Wales, with long term benefits for our health, well-being and natural environment; while international programmes such as Eco-Schools have enabled us to share our learning with global partners. 
Do you have the qualities, skills and experience to lead an ambitious and trusted charity? If you share our vision of a beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by everyone, we would love to receive your application to join us. 
How to apply
Please visit our website for more information on the role and how to apply.
The closing date for applications is midday 6 June
Preliminary stakeholder meetings and formal interviews will take place during the week commencing 20 June.

We will be in touch with successful and unsuccessful candidates no later than 14 June. 
Further details 
Keep Wales Tidy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, accredited by Investors in People.
The post is part-funded through the Welsh Government Rural Communities -Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Union. 

At Lewisham Local we are passionate about what we do and the difference we make! Our ethos is all about connecting people in Lewisham and creating a community that gives, shares and works together for local people to build happier, healthier lives. We have built a very strong, talent and dedicated staff team and a committed Board that works together to deliver the greatest possible benefit for Lewisham residents. We pride ourselves on being flexible and responding to needs and opportunities, making the most of what we have. We have long been an innovative and dynamic local charity and are looking for a Chief Executive who has the passion, skills and commitment to build on our track-record and continue connecting our diverse community.

If you are passionate about Lewisham and you think you have the right blend of skills to lead our charity, we'd love to hear from you!

In the 4th decade of serving our community, The Food Chain plays a crucial role in meeting the nutrition and support needs of the most vulnerable and marginalised people living with HIV in London at times of crisis in their lives.  We have just moved in to a new kitchen and are ready to develop new forms of income and activities including a community cafe and catering facilities. We are looking for an individual to lead us through a significant period of change, developing our strategy while maintaining focus on our core services. 

We support 200 households every week in the form of HIV specialist dietetic advice, home delivered groceries, communal meals, nutrition and cookery classes.  Our experienced small team of staff is helped by around 150 fantastic volunteers each year. 

Leukaemia UK invest in ground-breaking research to find kinder, more effective treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we fund world-class research to discover better treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we invest in the next generation of leading scientists, we improve care for those diagnosed with blood cancers, we pioneer new treatments, facilities and care for people and their loved ones living with a blood cancer diagnosis and we invest in future haematologists.

We’re a small but growing charity with big ambitions for those affected by leukaemia and we are now seeking a proven and experienced Executive Assistant, for an interim contract of 6 months, someone who is bright, resourceful, and super organised to work with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to help drive forward our new strategy which aims to save and improve more lives.

Scope of Role:

The role of Executive Assistant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team on strategic and operational planning, governance, and organisational development. You will be a critical player in the smooth running of the charity and responsible for liaising with and driving great relationships in and outside the charity. This vital position requires both the ability to grasp the big picture with excellent organisational, communication, planning and writing skills.

Your experience and skills will include:

• Previous EA / PA experience essential
• Proven attention to detail and ability to manage complex schedules and matters
• High accuracy and able to act at pace
• Discretion and trust and able to handle all matters respectfully and confidentially
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of individuals
• Desirable, previous charity experience

This role is full time, on a fixed term for 6 months, based in Central London with hybrid working - some office working and some working from home. Part time may also be considered for a 4-day week.

For the full list of responsibilities, please download the Role profile.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Location is flexible – can be home based, Shelter office based or a combination, regular travel to London and other locations expected

Shelter is working to mitigate the acute effects of the housing emergency, and to eliminate its underlying causes. Day by day, we fight housing injustice, secure housing rights where they are under threat, and work to change the national conversation about the right to a home and the provision of social housing. Everything we do is directed towards a strategic goal of system change. We’re doing this not only through our campaigning and policy work, but also through the provision of an incredibly broad range of services: from helplines to professional advice and training, legal support to local community groups, our employees and volunteers across England are building a formidable body of action and influence that’s changing the way we think and talk about home.

Our retiring Executive Director of Services, Alison Mohammed, has built a high-performing, experienced and committed team, which is constantly evolving in response to the changing profile of need. As we enter the second period of our 10-year strategy, we’ve achieved a huge amount, but there’s always more to do. So we want to appoint an equally ambitious successor who can build on our recent transformation and progress, and keep us at the forefront of innovation in the sector. It’s a big job – possibly one of the most complex in Shelter, with a number of challenges and intersecting risks – but it’s also a role in which you’ll have an immediate, direct impact on making life better for many thousands of people each year.

Candidates will be experienced, self-aware, resilient and proven leaders within a comparable organisation. Your professional credibility will be derived from a record of sustained achievement in delivering services that promote social justice and human flourishing. A sophisticated understanding of the safeguarding challenges we face is essential. We’re looking for creativity and examples of radical rethinking, because without that skill we won’t get where we need to be; but you’ll also be a measured, emotionally intelligent and collegiate leader. You’ll exemplify continual learning and development, and will model our values of trust, inclusion, compassion and fearlessness, with equity and a focus on lived experience at the heart of everything you do.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home; our enemy is the social injustices at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our hiring decisions we take pride in our aspiration to be inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. We particularly welcome candidates from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and/or other marginalised identities, including those with lived experience of the housing emergency.

Closing date: 23 June 2022.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK (RMHC UK) is looking for a new CEO to work with the Board to create and deliver an ambitious strategy, lead us into the future and build on all of the tremendous work that the retiring current CEO and the team have done over the last 15 years in providing ‘home away from home' accommodation for families who have a child in hospital.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK operates a portfolio of 13 houses across the UK, providing accommodation and support for families who need to stay with their child during their time in hospital. We have over 500 rooms and every year we support around 7,000 families at one of the most difficult points in their lives.

The charity has an income of £15 million of which around 60% is derived from relationships with McDonald’s, their Franchisees, Suppliers and Customers. Maintaining and developing relationships with these stakeholders is paramount.

Key details:

Role title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: circa £125,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week

Location: National role based in East Finchley Head Office with some home working

As well as a personal alignment with work and values of RMHC, the successful candidate will have experience of:

• being a CEO or have worked at SMT level with wide-ranging responsibility at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
• developing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including service users / clients, employees, non-executive board members and large corporates
• developing and implementing wide reaching strategic plans translating vision to reality
• leading and developing senior teams to achieve organisational goals
• successful organisational development
• oversight of budgets of comparable scale and complexity

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

If you would like to receive an information pack for this role with details of how to apply please send an expression of interest and a CV or professional profile in confidence to Aled Morris at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 6th June 2022

Jai Dog Rescue is seeking their first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to help them shape and build a vibrant and sustainable charity. Jai Dog Rescue was launched with the ambition to ease the challenging lives of 8 million stray dogs roaming the streets of Thailand. Through its determination and hard work, Jai Dog Rescue has successfully sterilised over 4,000 dogs, rescuing hundreds more. Their shelter has gone from strength to strength as they have built and developed world class facilities. From their dedicated dog play park to their on-site quarantine and clinic, Jai Dog Rescue is committed to providing sanctuary for Thailand's strays in the best way possible.

Key details:

Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Jai Dog Rescue

Location: London (hybrid working is an option)

Salary: circa £65,000

Contract: Full time, permanent

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

? Experience of working with and reporting to a Board of Trustees.
? Demonstrable track record in fundraising (particularly with major donors/HNWI) and of creating a robust strategy for growth.
? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong leadership style.
? The ability to multi-task and oversee a wide portfolio of responsibilities, meeting demanding expectations and timelines.
? The ideal candidate will also have good knowledge and understanding of grant applications and other funding sources.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact either Faye Marshall or Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Faye Marshall: [email protected] | 020 7820 7303

Hannah Laking: [email protected] | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 6th June 2022.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.