Epilepsy Research UK is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to driving and enabling life changing, life saving research into epilepsy.  We are currently funding over 70 projects in hospitals and academic institutions throughout the UK, with collaborations across the world.  As well as funding research, we are also leading a national strategic programme of work that aims to radically advance research into epilepsy through investment, collaboration and action. 

It’s an exciting time to join the charity!

We are a small, highly ambitious, dynamic team that is non-hierarchical with a warm and positive culture. We care about our community, and we are seeking someone who is committed to the same standards and values.

The role will encompass working closely with the CEO to support the smooth running of the business.  The successful candidate will be front and centre of our day to day and will ensure our supporters and researchers receive an engaging and friendly experience. We would ideally like someone numerate who, alongside our Finance Manager, will reconcile our month-end income process.

If you’d like to have an informal chat, please share a brief CV and we’ll get back to you quickly.

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

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

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. 

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!

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.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the Tintra Foundation to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer.

The Tintra Foundation is a not-for-profit founded by Tintra Bank plc to support charitable projects aligned with the Foundation's strong ethos of protecting and enabling. The Foundation's vision is to protect and preserve ancient knowledge and ways of the Indigenous communities around the world before it reaches extinction.

The CEO will further establish, lead and develop the Tintra Foundation. Working with a high degree of autonomy, they will shape the work of the foundation and ensure it is delivered effectively. This role combines strategic planning, leadership, operational delivery within a start-up business environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to really make a difference. We are looking for someone who potentially has a background in NGOs, within operations, directing programs or could have been a CEO at another charity. A passion for protecting indigenous cultures & ancient knowledge, and an interest in cutting edge AI technology will be essential.

Key details:
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: London / remote working
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for someone with experience in the day-to-day running of a charity, who has been involved in a charity at the start and knows what it takes to get it going. You will embrace the challenge of building a strong charitable Foundation that will make a difference on the world stage.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at [email protected]

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 27th May 2022

Both the Tintra Foundation and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit 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.

The Executive Director has a critical role in the impactful and efficient management of the Breteau Foundation and all of our global programs. We are seeking a self-driven and highly competent interim executive director to lead our organisation in line with our mission and objectives and support and enhance our organisational strategy, operations and growth.

Responsibilities:

Duties for the Interim Executive Director will include but not be limited to: 

• Work closely with the board of directors and management team, informing, assessing, and addressing issues that affect the organisation

• Oversee the daily operations of the Foundation, providing executive direction of all program strategy, compliance, quality assurance, and program efficiency

• Manage our high quality educational offering, ensuring projects deliver outstanding pedagogy and utilise our team of experts within the broader BF team. This includes regular review, adaptation and creation of educational content, educational based marketing and communications.

• Lead an effective global team dedicated to fulfilling the organisation’s mission through highly successful program implementation, efficient operations and a strong culture and work climate that attracts and retains staff.

• Manage our culturally diverse staff, partners, contractors, volunteers whose skills, cultures and spoken languages reflect the communities Breteau Foundation serves. 

• Oversee all external communication materials including, website, marketing materials, PR, annual letter, impact and social media content

• Manage the Foundation budget, complete reporting requirements optimising financial operations and maximising efficiencies. 

• Serve as an interim face of the organisation, actively participating in external events, developing strategic partnerships, building visibility & credibility, and brand in the market, in order to maximise the expansion of the program.

• Manage, coordinate, and execute the global collection of impact data from program teams & partner organisations to produce key insights which can easily inform multiple audiences across our network of supporters.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years of senior management experience, Education or Non profit sector preferred

• Strong public relations, marketing, campaign and strategic experience preferred 

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles related to nonprofits

• Proven success working with a board of directors

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to strategy & planning

• Dynamic and charismatic team player comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders and networks

• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

• Experience with budget management and reporting

• Outstanding people and project management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge & experience with technology in education desired 

About the Breteau Foundation

Established in 2014, the Breteau Foundation is a global non-profit organization that has provided quality and inclusive education to the most disadvantaged primary schools and children in 11 countries worldwide. We specialise in EdTech; providing schools with computer tablets loaded with world-class apps that are aligned to local languages & national curriculums.  We also deliver extensive teacher training & strategic support to school leaders to build capability & confidence so that schools are autonomous  in 2 years.

In direct response to the Covid pandemic, the Foundation has diversified its response to include literacy and numeracy based tablet programs for offline learning at home, a STEAM (Science, engineering, technology Arts & Maths) programme to support at home learning that encourage students to use problem solving, creativity, entrepreneurship and teamwork to create solutions to real-world problems. We give children & families hope, insight to the world via technology with more opportunity & pathways to brighter futures.

The organisation:

An international development NGO

The role:

To lead a well-respected international development NGO with the support of a 4-person Senior Management Team to campaign for an end to global poverty.

To have an outwardly facing role in order to represent the organisation and develop powerful relationships with political decision makers, NGO partners, funders and in the media.

In order to work towards the organisation’s goals, the Chief Executive will build partnerships and play key roles in relevant networks to create opportunities and support income generation.

The candidate

Over 6 years’ experience in a leadership position, within campaigning, government international development, policy or public affairs. Having gained significant knowledge of the UK and international development policy environments

Direct experience of managing staff at a senior level – including appraisals performance management. And of working with trustees to enable them to work effectively.

An effortless communicator and organisational representative with the ability to forge relationship in Westminster & Whitehall, with funders and international development NGO partners

Deadline: Tuesday 31st May

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: The successful candidate will have previous experience in an administrative or personal assistant role, be unflappable, very organised, and able to stay on top of a busy and varied workload where it is crucial to managing the CEO & COO’s time and activities skilfully and confidentially. You will have a high level of communication skills (both written and verbal), and be able to engage with people skillfully and warmly at all levels. You must be very flexible with a can-do positive attitude and be able to use your initiative to proactively drive deadlines and forward plan ensuring tasks are completed. You must be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional and personal diary management for the CEO & COO, including all internal and external meetings

• Schedule monthly programme catch ups including CEO, COO, Head of People and Heads of programmes, produce the agenda and minutes

• Schedule bi-monthly strategy meetings including CEO, COO, Head of People and Heads of programmes, produce the agenda, minutes and book venue

• Production of meeting agenda and minutes for weekly team meeting 

• Travel arrangements for the CEO & COO

• Processing all expenses for the CEO & COO

• Support CEO & COO with team comms 

• Administrative support for any RefuAid events

• Conduct research as and when required 

• PA duties for the CEO  

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: 

• Excellent administrative and time management skills

• Highly organised, diligent with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills on the telephone, in writing and in-person

• Good IT skills; specifically, Microsoft Office but additional software programs would be an advantage

• A commitment to understanding the sensitive nature of our work and communication of our work and values

• Interest in the importance of long-term solutions in refugee-hosting communities, specifically in breaking down the language barrier

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude; flexible and adaptable

• Collaborative team player who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the aims of RefuAid

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and OISC regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members.

ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members.  ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official enquiries. We promote the advising and representation of immigrants, provide information to members and others on domestic and European immigration, asylum and nationality law, and secure a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law practice.

This exciting opportunity will see the new Chief Executive provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for ILPA and, provide advocacy on behalf of the profession and members. The Chief Executive will work closely with our Chair and skilled Board of Trustees to drive forward our agenda and strategy.   

We’re looking for someone with extensive leadership experience from within the charity sector, who is a strategic thinker, with excellent diplomacy and relationship management skills. You will be an inspiring leader who can take us forward on our journey, building on our success. You will be someone who can embrace our values, build and model a positive culture and have the ability to drive strategic development and set a clear and compelling direction for ILPA.

Naturally people-focused, you will be able to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and partners and build relationships. We are looking for an individual with faultless integrity, sensitivity of the complex external landscape, and self-awareness to enable them to negotiate, influence and operate as a credible and effective ambassador. Diplomatic, tactical, and agile, you will be able to work across a complex landscape. With sound financial acumen, you must have the ability to identify new opportunities for funding and income development.

Ultimately, you will be able to demonstrate a proactive commitment to promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law and an ability to conduct advocacy on behalf of the profession.

At ILPA, we recognise the value of a diverse team, and we encourage applications from people with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

If you think this describes you, then please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners.

Closing date: 9 a.m., Friday 24th June 2022

Please click 'Apply via Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and contact the advising consultant for further information about this role. 

Business Support Manager, President and Chief Executive’s Office

Job Title: Business Support Manager, President and Chief Executive’s Office

Salary: £29,887- £35,161

Band: 3b

Job Summary:

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and dynamic team that provides a range of administrative, governance and compliance services across RCS England. You will have opportunity to use your organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth management of the President and Chief Executive’s office. Working closely with the President, your role will be varied and interesting and will bring you into contact with a wide range of people.

Key elements of this role are to:

• provide pro-active, high level, professional support to the President, managing the PA to the President and Chief Executive ensuring the smooth and professional management of the President’s Office including correspondence and diary, and ensuring briefings and support are provided for meetings
• support the Head of Governance in the effective operation of President’s Groups and Projects and Chief Executive’s Groups, leading on a number of projects.
• manage and maintain office services operations and procedures

This role would suit someone with strong PA, operations or office management experience and an interest in the work of the College.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day to day functions of the President’s Office and act as the main point of contact for the President’s office
• Work with the PA to plan and manage the President’s diary ensuring all relevant internal and external meetings are supported by high quality briefings and manage the President’s correspondence
• Coordinate internal diaries and meetings for the Chief Executive. Drafting a range of materials including briefings and presentations and ensuring appropriate
• Ensure professional executive support is provided to the Dean of the FDS
• Manage and provide support for a number of key Committee meetings

About you

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Skills/Experience

• Experience of managing a busy office at high level either in a similar role or with transferrable skills and experience.
• Ability to manage own projects, problem solve and develop solutions
• Demonstrable people management skills
• The ability to take day to day decisions to manage the President’s activities
• Strong planning, organising and management skills.
• Proactive and flexible in managing workloads, dealing with tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, demonstrating ability to deliver work on time and to a high standard, consistently meeting targets, planning ahead and prioritising.
• Excellent written communication

What we can offer you

• 27 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 college closure days
• Flexible working
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements
• Variety of learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme & Employee Assistance Scheme

Interested Candidates:

If you wish to apply please email your CV and a short cover letter setting out why you are suitable for the role.

Any personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us in accordance with our recruitment processes. If unsuccessful in your application, your information will be held by us on our database for a period of 6 months before deletion.

Closing date: Friday 03 June 2022

If you would like to find out more about the role please get in touch with Natalie Breeze, Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age and disability.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England is committed to protecting your privacy. We are registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). All College employees are responsible for records held, created and used as part of their work for the College including patient/client, corporate and administrative records. Records are managed according to the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and ensure confidentiality. The College ensures that staff are trained to handle the information you submit to us with care and discretion, seeking advice where necessary.

Please note that this advert may close early if we reach the maximum applications

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Officer to support the work of the Connexional Secretary of the Methodist Church in Britain in his role of managing the Connexional Team and engaging with internal and external leaders and stakeholders in the life of the Methodist Church. The postholder will support the Senior Executive Officer within the Connexional Secretary’s support team.

The role will offer high level support to the Connexional Secretary and Senior Executive Officer on a wide range of matters, particularly by undertaking research, preparing briefing papers, and drafting reports for governance bodies.
The postholder will also be responsible for arranging staff meetings, managing events, and supporting projects within the Connexional Team and groups within the Methodist Church in Britain.

The role will require someone who is enthusiastic and with a creative and imaginative approach to developing policies and procedures, and to solving problems. You will be assertive, self-motivated, well organised, and have excellent written communication skills.

In return we offer a pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (with an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and on-site Wellbeing Advisers.

As an inclusive organisation we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete an online application form. 

Closing date: 26th May 2022
Interviews: 10th June 2022