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.

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

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. 

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of its growth and development. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and energetic senior player to lead a small executive team along with many highly dedicated and capable Institute members as it embarks on a number of key development projects which will continue to grow its charitable activities and its influence in the food sector. The role is a key point of contact and ambassador for the Institute with many senior and influential stakeholders within the food sector and governments. 

We are looking for a strong strategic and conceptual thinker who can communicate with and influence people at all levels. The individual will have attained a BSc or equivalent level and have demonstrable experience in leadership and people management. They will have a broad understanding of the food (or associated) sector (and preferably experience working in the sector). Ideally, the individual will already have experience managing or running a charity and so, will have a practical understanding of charity governance best practice.

With multiple activities from publishing through to professional recognition and from scientific and technical events and communication through to supporting the next generation of talent, the Institute is looking for a leader who can work creatively and yet in a focussed way to ensure all these activities are progressed.

Ideally, they will have previously worked for a professional membership body and are likely to have experience in the food sector.

About the role:

Full-time, permanent

London-based (Hammersmith) with some home working – the individual will be required to attend physical meetings – often in London and may include some international travel.

Salary: On application

About the Institute

IFST is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.

As a charity and independent professional body, IFST is in a prime position to provide impartial, science-based information. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed papers, guides, periodicals and reports, we host events, webinars, lectures and conferences throughout the year.

We also aim to be a source of professionalism in our field that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of food science and technology. We provide independent professional recognition of knowledge and skills. Our professional registers and accreditation schemes are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector as the benchmark for skills and expertise for food technical professionals. 

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based

• Professional

• Innovative

• Independent

• Food Science Community

IFST’s EDI Statement: We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group (including members, employees, job applicants, officeholders, volunteers, consultants, members of committees and panels or participants in research) is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

To apply: please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement by no later than 5:00pm on 20 June.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.