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Scope and senior accountability

Hold delegated senior responsibility for the performance, quality, workforce, safeguarding and development of the children and family services portfolio.

Lead EHWP+ as a key commissioned programme, ensuring that delivery remains aligned with contract requirements, local need, agreed outcomes and Spring North’s values.

Hold senior accountability for the effective management and delivery of counselling and therapeutic services within the portfolio, including service quality, practitioner practice, professional standards, supervision arrangements and continuous improvement.

Balance strategic direction with strong operational grip, intervening early where delivery, safety, quality, finance or partnership performance is at risk.

Contribute to whole-organisation leadership, growth, resilience and culture as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.

4. Key accountabilities

4.1 Strategic leadership of children and family services

• Develop and implement a clear strategic direction for EHWP+ and the wider children and family services portfolio, aligned with Spring North’s organisational strategy and local commissioning priorities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the changing needs of children, young people, parents and carers, using data, lived experience, professional insight and community intelligence to shape priorities.
• Create a more connected portfolio by linking existing services, clarifying pathways and reducing gaps, duplication and avoidable hand-offs for families.
• Promote early help, prevention, relationship-based and strengths-based approaches that improve emotional health, wellbeing, resilience and family outcomes.
• Keep abreast of policy, legislation, evidence and emerging practice affecting children, young people and families, translating these into proportionate action.

4.2 EHWP+ programme leadership and delivery

• Provide senior leadership and direction to the EHWP+ team, creating a shared focus on access, quality, outcomes, partnership delivery and continuous improvement.
• Lead the operational delivery of counselling and therapeutic provision, ensuring clear service models, referral and allocation arrangements, appropriate caseload management, safe thresholds, effective practitioner deployment and consistent therapeutic practice across employed teams and delivery partners.
• Ensure counselling and therapeutic interventions are delivered by appropriately qualified and competent practitioners, with suitable induction, supervision, continuing professional development and access to specialist or clinical advice where required.
•  Ensure that service plans, capacity, resources and delivery arrangements are sufficient to meet contractual commitments and respond appropriately to local need.
• Establish clear management arrangements, decision-making routes and performance expectations across employed teams and delivery partners.
•  Review delivery data, caseload or activity information, outcomes, waiting times, feedback and emerging risks; agree and monitor corrective action where required.
• Ensure that the voice of children, young people, parents and carers is visible in-service design, review and improvement.
• Support effective mobilisation, change and service redesign when contracts, need or evidence require a different delivery response.

Mustard Tree is a charity dedicated to combating poverty and preventing homelessness across Greater Manchester. For more than 30 years, we have supported people by providing essential items through our community shops and helping individuals build brighter futures through 1-2-1 support, training programmes, employment support and community activities.

We are entering an exciting period of growth, expanding our reach and increasing our impact. The Head of Services role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Service Manager who is ready to take on a new challenge, helping to shape and develop our services while making a lasting difference in the lives of people facing hardship and homelessness.

The Head of Services is responsible for the operational leadership of the charity's services, ensuring high-quality, safe, person-centred support for people experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, and social exclusion. You will provide leadership and support managers to deliver excellent outcomes for service users and will also contribute to organisational strategy, performance, culture, and sustainability. 

As a member of our SLT, you'll be leading alongside a team of kind and empathetic people who share a passion about helping our service users. Our SLT members each bring different perspectives, have a strong commitment to supporting each other and their teams and are not afraid to challenge or be challenged in order to make a tangible, lasting and positive difference.

Our client is a leading independent think tank and advocacy organisation. For over 50 years, we have worked to challenge inequalities and create a more just and equitable society through high-quality research, evidence-based policy development, and public engagement. Our work seeks not only to understand inequality but to challenge the structures and systems that sustain it. We are a values-led organisation – uncompromising on quality, rooted in care, thoughtfully courageous, and committed to solidarity and social justice.

We are seeking a resilient, confident, and strategically minded Director of Finance and Operations to lead our core operational and enabling functions. Working closely with the CEO as a trusted partner, you will ensure the organisation has the financial resilience, operational infrastructure, and governance frameworks needed to deliver its mission.

Key priorities for the role include bringing structure, stability, and clarity to a deeply passionate, activist-driven team of 15 people. You will build agile systems that enable a dual focus: balancing long-term strategic projects with fast-paced, responsive work, championing this reactive work as a natural and vital part of our impact.

Director of Finance and Operations
Our Client
Salary: £68,985 to £77,643 (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)
Location: Hybrid – two days a week in the office in London
Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week (0.8 to 1 FTE)

About you

We are seeking a highly collaborative and objective leader, with:

• A demonstrable background in a senior finance and/or operations leadership role within the charity, not-for-profit, public, or values-led sector.
• A recognised accountancy qualification or demonstrable equivalent senior-level financial management expertise gained through practice.
• A proven track record of building, structuring, and developing an operations team from the ground up.
• Experience working within a mission-driven or activist charity environment, possessing a strong understanding of how to support and manage the unique dynamics of a deeply passionate workforce.
• Resilience, confidence, and grit, with the ability to bring structure and clarity during times of organisational change or transition.
• Agility and adaptability, with the ability to shift gears quickly to manage a dual environment of long-term projects and fast-paced, responsive work.
• Diplomatic leadership capabilities to balance and bridge the rights and responsibilities of a mission-driven team.
• An objective, clear, and firm approach when establishing and embedding operational systems, processes, and expectations.
• Strong financial and analytical proficiency to interpret, present, and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences including Boards and senior leadership teams.

Crucially, you will share a demonstrable commitment to social justice, equity-centred leadership, and fostering inclusive organisational cultures.

How to Apply

For further information, to access the microsite and to apply to this role, please click 'redirect to recruiter'

If you have any queries, please contact our retained advisor via email with a copy of your CV.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications is 27th September.

Make a difference every day by helping a growing autism charity deliver the very best support for autistic people and their families.

Space4Autism is looking for an experienced, organised and people-focused Business & Operations Manager to help drive our organisation forward and ensure everything behind the scenes runs effectively.

Space4Autism has been a lifeline for autistic individuals and their families across Cheshire East since 2005. What started as a parent-founded, volunteer-run charity has grown into an organisation delivering over 4,000 activities a year - social clubs for children and young people, parent and carer support, services for autistic adults, an autism-friendly community café, a charity shop offering work experience for autistic adults, training and workshops, and space for private hire. Everything we do is guided by one simple promise: we listen, we help, we care. 

Now, as we grow, we need someone who can help us grow well - a Business & Operations Manager who will work hand-in-hand with our CEO to keep the organisation running smoothly, sustainably, and with the same care we bring to every family we support. 

The opportunity…

This is a hands-on senior leadership role for a pragmatic, confident operator who's just as comfortable in a budget spreadsheet as they are supporting a team, and who genuinely wants their work to change lives. You'll be a trusted partner to the CEO, taking ownership of the day-to-day so that strategy turns into action - across business planning, finance, funding, people, operations, and governance.

You'll report directly to the CEO and line manage the whole Space4Autism team, giving you real influence over how the charity runs and grows.

What you'll be doing…

Business planning & strategy: help shape, implement, and monitor our business plan, turn strategic goals into clear action plans, and keep leadership priorities, projects, and timelines on track. You'll attend Trustee Board meetings and bring your insight, challenges, and ideas to the table.

Budgets & finance: support budget planning, monitoring, and reporting, and keep a close eye on spend so we stay financially sustainable, working alongside our finance team and external accountants.

Funding & income: help drive our funding strategy and income diversification, track grant requirements and deadlines, and coordinate funding applications and stakeholder communications.

Operations: own the smooth running of the organisation day to day: improving systems and processes, spotting operational risks before they become problems, and supporting governance and compliance.

People Management & Leadership: line manage the whole team, lead on recruitment, and support onboarding, performance, and development, building a working culture that's positive, collaborative, and accountable.

Policy & governance: develop and maintain our policies and procedures, keeping us compliant with legislation and best practice, and supporting our wider governance and compliance reporting.

What we're looking for…

· Strong business management and operational leadership experience

· Proven financial and budget management capability

· Experience managing people, teams, and organisational processes

· Sound knowledge of governance and compliance, including regulatory frameworks, safeguarding, and best practice

· Somebody who is able to occasionally attend off-site fundraisers and other events outside of core working hours

· A track record of supporting organisational growth — scaling services, managing change, building capacity

· A confident, pragmatic decision maker with sharp problem-solving skills

· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities

· A hands-on style that works both strategically and operationally

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

It would also be great if you have…

· Experience building strategic relationships and partnerships

· A background in the charity, healthcare, or NHS sectors

· Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, or regulatory frameworks

· An understanding of autism services or neurodiversity-informed practice

· Experience working in a growing organisation or service environment

You'll fit right in if you're…

Proactive and solutions-focused, calm under pressure, a collaborative leader with a strong sense of accountability and integrity and genuinely passionate about improving outcomes for autistic individuals and their families.

What you’ll get in return…

· Salary of £38,000 - £42,000 DOE

· Enrollment into employee pension scheme

· 31 days holidays including bank holidays

· Wellbeing social days

· Charity discount scheme

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to know…

Please submit your most up to date CV via this advert. It is highly desirable that you also attach a cover letter to highlight your relevant experience and motivations for wanting to join Space4Autism.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone discussion prior to final shortlisting. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a competency-based interview where you will also be tasked with preparing a short presentation.

If you are successful in the competency-based interview, you will be invited to attend a final meeting with the CEO to ensure you align and to answer any questions you may have about the role and the charity.

We are anticipating a high volume of applications for this role and while we will endeavor to respond to all applications, if you have not been contacted prior to the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Disability Confident Employer

Space4Autism is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (reg no. DCS021234). We guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for this role, as set out in the job specification.

If you'd like to apply under this scheme, please let us know by stating this clearly on your CV / covering letter and telling us that you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme. You're welcome to share as much or as little detail about your disability as you're comfortable with, we only need enough information to confirm you meet the criteria.

If you're invited to interview, please also let us know of any reasonable adjustments you'd need to take part. For example, accessible interview arrangements, extra time, alternative formats for materials, or a different interview format. You can tell us this at the same time as applying, or at any point once you've been invited, and it won't affect your application in any way.

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Position: Global Programme Coordinator, Environmental Defenders

Location: London (minimum of 3 days per week in the office) 

Salary range: £50,000-60,000 

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Applications: Please apply by 6pm on 9th October 2026

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.

Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.

Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.

EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. Join Us.

The role

EJF is seeking a proactive, versatile and experienced coordinator to strengthen and expand our Environmental Defenders programme training, equipping and supporting frontline campaigners, and investigative journalists in the Global South. This senior role is a rare opportunity to support inspirational grassroots leaders dedicated to protecting the natural world and the human rights dependent upon it. Your contribution will be integral to our mission to Protect People and Planet. 

The Coordinator will be responsible for supporting established partnerships as well as identifying outstanding people and organisations to benefit from the programme. You will oversee the production and dissemination of an extensive portfolio of training tools and guides, lead remote and field-based training potentially including research and investigations, cameras, drones and filmmaking, campaigns and communications. You will have the skills and experience to quickly identify and respond to needs, including those that will deliver long-term campaign outcomes and organisational resilience. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage a four-person team and work closely with EJF’s extended teams in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America; the role requires regular and, occasionally, extended travel.

With superb organisational and communication skills, you are efficient in remote project management, able to quickly assess, synthesise, and apply information, agree on strategic priorities, and develop bespoke approaches that optimise outcomes and mitigate risks.

You are adept at tracking deliverables, bringing teams and project partners together to achieve meaningful conservation impact and share progress through inspirational communications outputs, including film, reports and grant reporting. 

Key responsibilities

• Capacity strengthening -design capacity-strengthening programmes, review content developed by other team members, and deliver training to environmental defenders (on investigation, film, advocacy, storytelling, governance and security). Ensure high-quality, holistic support is provided to EJF partners through regular catchups, sharing funding opportunities, and providing strategic guidance on organisational development.

• Resource hub management – support the launch of the Environmental Reporting Resource Hub, ensuring environmental defenders from the Global South have access to these resources. Update content, create new materials, and coordinate translations and dissemination as necessary to optimise use and impact.

• Global coordination and support – coordinate with colleagues (regional leads, video producers, investigators, trainers, and campaigners) across target countries to provide support to environmental defenders. Facilitate knowledge sharing between teams to strengthen existing capacity and provide insights where necessary.

• Subgrants management - monitor subgrants provided to environmental defenders, review activity progress and financial reports, and identify potential new subgrantees.

• Financial monitoring - monitor the budgets and spending of different projects, develop budgets for new activities, training, and travel, review post-trip expenses, and ensure superb value for money. 

• Monitoring and evaluation - evaluate the progress of different activities, identify lessons learned and successes, and report findings to the CEO and funders.

• Partnerships and advocacy - work with colleagues nationally and internationally to identify opportunities to amplify grassroots messages through communications and advocacy. Expand EJF’s network with organisations supporting environmental defenders, represent EJF at conferences, and engage strategically with global advocacy efforts.

• Communications – draft compelling communications for EJF outreach, including development of news and features-led communications (UK and international) to support the programme, the issues and the campaign impacts. 

• Programme expansion and communications - increase the visibility of the Environmental Defenders Programme strategically, identify new funding opportunities, support the development and submission of funding applications, and identify new avenues to expand EJF’s work.

• Line management – manager a four-person team, supporting their professional development and providing strategic guidance on the programmes they lead.

Essential skills and experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a related field, involving international action and remote travel (environment, capacity-strengthening, human rights, international development), ideally in an NGO setting. 

• Excellent project management and organisational skills, coordinating multiple activities, overseeing budgets, monitoring impact, prioritising workloads.

• Experience designing bespoke capacity-strengthening programmes and delivering in-person as well as online training to NGOs, journalists, activists or other defenders from the Global South.

• Sound understanding of the realities of small organisations and their organisational development (developing the team, policies, systems, etc).

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience coordinating with teams across time zones. You must be a team player, supportive of colleagues and partners while also needing to make tough decisions.

• Strong budget management skills, including excellent attention to detail, the ability to maximise resources and deliver exemplary cost-effectiveness.

• Solutions-oriented, calm under pressure, and an independent worker who is happy to take feedback and direction.

• First-class communication skills and the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. 

• Reliable, determined, creative, positive, and resourceful.

• A deep-rooted commitment to environmental justice and a determination to change our world. 

Desirable skills and experience

• Proficiency in other languages, preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese, (Bahasa, Thai or Tagalog are also considered a plus).

• Experience assessing NGOs and managing subgrants. 

• A defined understanding of global environmental justice, ocean-related issues, and challenges to environmental defenders and reporters and a demonstrable commitment to biodiversity conservation, climate protection and the defence of related human rights. 

• Experience with advocacy, policy-change, media and communications.

• Experience with risk management (digital and physical security).

• Film and photographic skills.

• Documentary/journalistic experience.

EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental and human rights sectors to apply. 

What we offer

We offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:

• 22 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.

• Private healthcare package.

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Being part of a global team and movement delivering real-world impact for people and planet.

Application process

Please submit your application by uploading the following via the application form linked on our website.

1. A personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages)

2. Your CV (max 2 pages)

The deadline for applications is 6pm (UK) 9 October, 2026. We will review applications as they are received, and encourage early submission.

Interview processes for different roles will vary, but is likely to include three stages: a short screening call, a panel interview with a task relevant to the role, and a final interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

Wellbeing and Volunteer Coordinator

Marauders Men's Health Charity
Hours: 20 hours per week (part-time)
Salary: £26,520 per annum pro rata
Location: Remote
Contract: Fixed-term until March 2028
Responsible to: CEO

About Marauders Men's Health Charity

Marauders Men's Health Charity is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of men and creating opportunities for men to connect, build supportive relationships and access the help they need.

We recognise that men can face significant barriers to talking about their mental and physical health. Through our activities, support, volunteering and community engagement, we aim to create welcoming, inclusive spaces where men feel able to participate, connect and thrive.

We are looking for a passionate and organised Wellbeing and Volunteer Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our wellbeing activities and developing our volunteer network.

The Role

The Wellbeing and Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and developing Marauders' wellbeing activities while supporting, recruiting and engaging volunteers across the charity.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships and creating positive opportunities within the community.

You will be an important point of contact for volunteers and participants, helping to ensure that our activities are safe, welcoming, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the men we support.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently, but also enjoy being part of a small, committed team. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to improving men's health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Wellbeing Coordination

• Coordinate and support the delivery of Marauders' wellbeing activities, groups, sessions and events.

• Help develop activities that encourage men to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel comfortable and valued.

• Build positive relationships with participants and identify opportunities to improve their experience.

• Monitor attendance patterns and personally connect with disengaged members to provide targeted encouragement and support.

• Work with the CEO to develop wellbeing plans for beneficiaries

• Gather feedback from participants and use this to inform the development of activities and services.

• Assist with planning, promoting and evaluating wellbeing programmes and events.

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, welcome, support and retain volunteers across the charity.

• Develop positive and supportive relationships with volunteers.

• Coordinate volunteer rotas, roles and activities.

• Ensure volunteers receive appropriate induction, guidance, training and ongoing support.

• Help volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities and boundaries.

• Recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions.

• Maintain accurate volunteer records and ensure relevant checks, documentation and training are kept up to date.

• Identify opportunities for volunteers to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

• Organise volunteer meetings, briefings and opportunities for feedback.

• Support the development of a positive, inclusive and rewarding volunteer culture.

Community Engagement

• Build relationships with local organisations, community groups and relevant services.

• Promote Marauders' activities and volunteering opportunities within the local community.

• Attend community events and represent the charity in a professional and positive manner.

• Help identify opportunities to reach men who may benefit from Marauders' support.

• Support partnership working with organisations involved in men's health, wellbeing and community development.

Administration, Monitoring and Safeguarding

• Maintain accurate records relating to participants, volunteers and activities.

• Support monitoring and evaluation of projects and services.

• Contribute to reports, funding applications and evidence of impact where required.

• Follow Marauders' policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, confidentiality and data protection.

• Identify and appropriately report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns in line with organisational procedures.

• Support risk assessments and ensure activities are delivered safely.

• Undertake other reasonable duties that support the effective operation and development of the charity.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working with people in a community, voluntary, wellbeing, health or support setting.

• Experience of coordinating volunteers, activities, groups or community projects.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confidence working independently and using initiative.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• A non-judgemental, empathetic and inclusive approach.

• An understanding of the importance of men's health and wellbeing.

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Good IT and administrative skills.

• Willingness to work some evenings or weekends when required for events or activities.

Desirable

• Experience of working specifically with men and/or men's health.

• Experience of supporting people experiencing mental health or wellbeing challenges.

• Experience of recruiting, training or managing volunteers.

• Knowledge of local community and voluntary-sector services.

• Experience of partnership working with health, community or voluntary organisations.

• Relevant qualifications or training in health, wellbeing, community development, volunteering or a related field.

• Experience of monitoring outcomes and evaluating community programmes.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

• Approachable and empathetic

• Positive and encouraging

• Organised and reliable

• Proactive and self-motivated

• A confident communicator

• Inclusive and non-judgemental

• Adaptable and resilient

• Passionate about improving men's health and wellbeing

What We Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to men's health and wellbeing.

• A supportive and friendly working environment.

• The opportunity to develop and shape Marauders' volunteer programme and wellbeing activities.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to work closely with volunteers, community organisations and the men we support.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays! (pro rata)

• 5% pension employer contribution

• Flexible hours

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Marauders Men's Health Charity is committed to creating an inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Safeguarding

Marauders Men's Health Charity is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all participants, volunteers and staff. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks and comply with all relevant organisational policies and procedures.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining your interest in the role, relevant experience and what you could bring to Marauders Men's Health Charity.

Closing date: October 10th
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP

Join a passionate committed team with a lead role in driving forward social justice through community-led action and partnership development!

You will work in alliance with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners to support creative organising for gender, housing, climate, and economic justice across Manchester neighbourhoods. This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities).

You will need:

• A deep understanding of the context for facilitating community action and community-led development projects in areas experiencing long term and intersecting inequalities.
• The ability to maintain a positive ‘can do’ attitude while negotiating complex and potentially obstructive political or relational dynamics.
• Skills & experience in the following areas: community-led action; advocacy; campaigns, fundraising, communications, leadership development, brokering partnerships, equality diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, safeguarding.

Role summary: You will work with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners on the strategic development of community action, projects, and partnerships that reduce health inequalities and promote social justice. This will include networking and building relationships with existing and potential statutory and non-statutory partners; bringing in appropriate expertise to achieve community-led development projects; direct support for community action such as community-led research projects and partnerships; community mapping, visioning and action planning; supporting reflection and evaluation; and sharing learning widely. You will also supervise the coordination support provided to affiliated groups and leaders by our Community Action Coordinator (Manchester); ensuring a community-led process underpins leadership and associational development.

Please download the application pack for further information and a full job description noting that this is a 0.6% FTE 3-year fixed term contract (actual salary pro rata).

Note that Community Savers is a majority women-led and transinclusive movement. Membership is open to anyone of any gender identity and community action aims to benefit all people in the areas where we work. Leadership and governance structures seek to celebrate and amplify the voices of working class women.

A varied, practical support role at the heart of Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Executive Assistant
Salary: Starting in the region of £25,526 per annum, pro rata for part time
Salary band: Rank 5 (£25,526 - £28,978 per annum FTE)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time or Part Time
Location: Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, SY14 8EF – Hybrid Working

About Us

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is the region’s leading independent wildlife charity working across Cheshire, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington and Wirral for over 60 years.

Wildlife is in decline and the climate crisis is accelerating — but change is possible. At Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we’re working towards a bold vision: by 2030, nature is in recovery and more people are taking action for wildlife.

About You and the Role

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we’re working for a wilder future across Cheshire. We’re looking for a capable, conscientious Executive Assistant to help our CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees stay organised, informed and on track.

This is a hands-on administrative role in a small, friendly charity. You’ll help arrange meetings, share papers, track actions, maintain records, support communications and make sure the right people have what they need at the right time.

The role will suit someone organised, dependable and detail-focused: a practical all-rounder who takes pride in accuracy, follows through on tasks and enjoys keeping things running smoothly.

You may have experience as an administrator, team assistant, office coordinator, secretary, governance assistant or similar. You’ll be confident using common office systems, communicating clearly and warmly, and handling confidential information with care.

In return, you’ll join a welcoming organisation with varied work, great benefits, flexible full or part-time hours and the chance to support work that helps nature recover across Cheshire.

At Cheshire Wildlife Trust we embrace agile working with a focus on supporting you to achieve your objectives alongside a healthy work-life balance. We operate a hybrid working policy with most staff working at least part of the week from home and/or out on site.

We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants. We’re happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

You may be required to carry out a DBS check for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

No agencies please.

Do you have a passion for empowering young people and creating safer communities? Crimestoppers is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Fearless Youth Coordinator to lead the delivery of its Fearless and Bystander Approach programmes across South Wales, helping young people understand the issues affecting them and make informed decisions about reporting crime. You will work directly with young people to address key issues such as violence and serious organised crime, while also evaluating programme impact, supporting awareness campaigns, developing resources and identifying opportunities to expand the reach of the service. With a strong focus on safeguarding, collaboration and community engagement, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across South Wales.

Please read the full job pack, before submitting your CV and covering letter.

FTC until March 2027 | Full time | Based in South Wales (Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Merthyr), with travel| £28,186 | DBS required

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a community-led social enterprise in London’s South Bank to recruit for a newly created Governance Manager role on a part-time basis, 2.5 days per week.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Governance Manager provides specialist leadership for governance, statutory compliance, regulatory assurance and governance policy management across the organisation. This role sets the governance framework, maintains compliance standards, advises senior leaders and Boards, and ensures escalation of governance, legal, constitutional or regulatory issues where required. The Governance Manager also leads Board and committee governance administration, including scheduling, meeting logistics, formal minutes, action tracking and formal governance records, working alongside the EA and Governance Co-ordinator, where CEO/COO diary coordination, leadership administration or wider organisational coordination is required.

The successful candidate will bring experience of governance and compliance having worked in a similar role previously. This includes experience of maintaining governance frameworks and registers as well as supporting Boards and senior level stakeholders. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills with a strong attention to detail and organisational skills. You will also bring a passion for the mission with a drive to help streamline and improve processes and systems.

To apply please click through to the job advert on the Prospectus website and submit your CV and a 1-2 page supporting statement. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the organisation and why you feel this role would be a good fit for you. You should also bring out examples to showcase your skills and experience in relation to the job description (click on Appointment Brief button on the Prospectus website for the full job pack)

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.  As a member of our leadership team they will work cross-functionally, colaborating with other key members of the team.  They will provide operational excellence by mapping workflows, and use their data skills to provide insights to refine and support service delivery and demonstrate impact.  This is a strategic and hands on role.  Ultimately, the ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can elevate the charity's reputation, nurture community relationships, and translate high-level strategy into practical, impactful operations.

To apply for this role:

Please provide your CV (maximum 2 pages) and supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role - providing clear examples of experience, skills and knowledge (no more than 1 page).

We’re keen to understand your individual experience and voice, so please write your supporting statement without the use of AI-generated content

About the Role: 

The Operations Manager is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing the operational effectiveness of the organisation. You will ensure our team has the tools, systems and support they need to deliver life-changing services to families.  The role is also pivotal in shaping how we measure and demonstrate the impact of our work.  This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role at the heart of a growing, values-driven organisation.  Demonstrable operations experience is essential.

Reports to: 

Managing Director 

Responsible for:

Business Support Administrator

Data Consultant

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collaboratively with the Managing Director and other senior leaders to:

• Build strong relationships with counterparts within the Home-Start London network and at Home-Start UK.

• Contribute to strategic planning and collaborate with external advisors on specialist projects as required.

• Deliver against the organisational priorities and objectives as defined in the business plan.

• Develop our services and ways of working to ensure the charity’s long term sustainability. 

• Support the team to work efficiently and effectively - according to the strategy policies and commitments we have signed up to.

• Work closely with the Family Services Manager, to ensure our data needs are aligned with our Impact Measurements.

Operations 

• Oversee the implementation and development of operational policies and procedures, including GDPR and H&S, ensuring compliance.

• Manage the operations budget and ensure efficient use of resources.

• Maintain and streamline administrative systems (eg: Google drive, Google Forms, Charity Log, telephony/communications systems).

• Lead key operational projects and oversee all office administration, tech support and premises management.

• Lead on end to end project management of HSUK Quality Assurance requirements as well as our National Data requirement.

• Manage data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including Charity Log.  This includes project managing and supporting delivery of our Annual Data review.

• Support governance processes and liaise with the Board of Trustees when required.

Impact and Evaluation

• Lead the organisation’s impact delivery, through supporting data collection and evaluation across multiple platforms including Charity Log.

• Work with the Family Services Manager to ensure outcomes of family experiences inform service design and delivery.

• Produce tailored reports and insights to inform funding applications, Impact Reports and Trustee Reports as required.

• Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Communications Manager.

• Champion the voices of children and families, using data to support storytelling to demonstrate real-life impact.

Team Management

• Line manage the Operations Team (Business support Administrator, Database Consultant).

• Provide direction to the Business Support Administrator to enable effective and efficient day to day running of the organisation. 

• Manage team in accordance with the Home-Start Wandsworth procedures, policies and values. 

• Support effective management of any non home-visiting Volunteers supporting the organisation’s work . 

Essential skills and experience:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Proven experience in operations management, ideally in a charity/not for profit setting

• Strong knowledge of service evaluation and data analysis

• Skilled in communicating complex information clearly and accessibly

• IT confident and adaptable to new systems and tools (Charity Log, Monday CRM, Slack etc)

• Experience of leadership / managing a small team

• Excellent written and verbal communication. 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills. 

• Working knowledge of GDPR legislation and implementation of associated policy

• Experience of Board level reporting against objectives and/or data led reporting.

• Curious and passionate about using data to tell compelling stories of impact

• Project management expertise

• Understanding of local community needs and services

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are excited to share an opportunity to join our central Transformation team as our Head of Marketing. In this role you will lead strategic marketing and brand development across the Trust, raising the profile and appeal of our schools to drive pupil numbers and attract brilliant candidates to work at Ormiston. You will lead the marketing team to support schools to develop and deliver marketing campaigns, manage their websites, and engage different audiences on social media.

You will also act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across the Trust, and lead marketing for special projects such as new schools joining the trust and key trust-wide initiatives.

This is a home based, national role with regular travel to the Birmingham office, OAT academies and other locations as required.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

You'll bring strong experience leading and managing a marketing team, with a proven track record of developing and delivering multi-channel marketing strategies and campaigns across digital, print and out-of-home. You'll be confident acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, including the CEO, Executive Office and Principals, translating organisational goals into effective marketing plans.

The ability to manage priorities in a busy, complex environment, working across multiple stakeholders, is critical to this role.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team. 

The closing date for applications is 25 September with interviews due to take place the week commencing  5 October 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Help shape the future of CEOE

The Centre for Education Operational Excellence (CEOE) is entering an exciting new phase — we are now looking for an experienced operational leader to help build the next chapter of CEOE’s growth. You’ll play a pivotal role in building a more integrated, resilient and scalable organisation, reinforcing the foundations for long-term growth.

CEOE brings together ISBL, Solutions, Research and International. As CEOE enters an exciting new chapter, we’re looking for a leader who can connect the Group, strengthen how we operate, and turn new opportunities into sustainable, consistent, high-quality delivery.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead cross-Group operational coordination. Your skillset will transform how we work, reduce duplication and key-person dependency, improve management information, support technology-enabled change and create more capacity for strategic leadership and growth.

You will be someone who can

· Lead organisational change and operational transformation in a complex environment.

· Bring teams, systems and processes together across different areas of activity.

· Move confidently between strategic thinking and practical implementation.

· Use data, technology and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and service quality.

· Build trusted relationships and influence senior colleagues with sound judgement.

Your opportunity

This is a pivotal opportunity to shape how CEOE operates and support its next phase of development. In your first year, you’ll help build an integrated operating model, drive our technology roadmap, strengthen organisational resilience and create the foundations for sustainable growth. 

Ready to help shape CEOE’s next chapter? Here’s how to apply

Please submit your CV and a two-page cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience meets the person specification. For more information, please contact our recruitment partners Propelo.

Applications close at 23:59 on Thursday 24 September 2026.

Application sifting will take place on Friday 25 September, with interviews during the week commencing Monday 28 September 2026.

CEOE welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and is committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to recruit a Director of Finance on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded children's hospice at a pivotal stage of its development, taking a leading role in strengthening financial performance, improving organisational effectiveness and helping shape the charity's next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional Finance Director role. Noah's Ark has undergone significant transformation in recent years, moving from a predominantly community-based service to operating a 24/7 hospice facility at The Ark. The successful candidate will join at a critical point in this journey, with the opportunity to strengthen the finance function whilst working closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team to ensure the charity is making the best possible use of its resources and delivering maximum value for children and families.

For an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader, this is an opportunity to combine strong financial leadership with genuine organisational impact, helping to shape a more effective operating model and contributing directly to the future direction of the charity.

The role

• Partner with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape the charity's financial and strategic direction during a period of organisational change.
• Stabilise and strengthen the finance function, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls and accurate, insightful reporting.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, including modelling different care delivery approaches, investment decisions and longer-term strategic scenarios.
• Support the charity to improve its financial position, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and ensure resources are being deployed to maximum effect.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external reporting, audit and regulatory requirements, ensuring the charity maintains strong financial governance and compliance.
• Ensure effective management of reserves, investments, cash flow, liquidity, insurance and restricted funds.
• Contribute to the development of the charity's next multi-year strategic plan, bringing commercial discipline, financial insight and a practical focus on delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and productivity improvements across the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues to turn insight into action.
• Support the design and implementation of new IT and financial systems, ensuring they provide the information and controls required to support an effective organisation.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear expectations, building capability and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Play an active role in wider organisational leadership, bringing constructive challenge and financial insight to decisions beyond the traditional finance remit.

The organisation

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, alongside their families. Its purpose-built hospice, The Ark, opened in 2019 and provides a unique environment where children can receive specialist care, therapy, bereavement support and family services in a safe and welcoming setting.

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, Noah's Ark supports families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, delivering care wherever it is needed - in the family home, within the community or at The Ark.

This is an organisation with a warm, supportive culture and a strong commitment to its values of Kindness, Excellence and Courage. It is now looking for a finance leader who can combine that collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge constructively, make difficult decisions and drive meaningful improvement.

Essential criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience leading a finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, audit and statutory reporting.
• Demonstrable experience producing and interpreting high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making.
• Experience leading and developing teams, with the confidence to set expectations, address underperformance and hold colleagues accountable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on and self-starting appr