Chief Executive Officer Jobs

Somewhere to shelter, feel safe, leave your possessions and put down roots is one of the most fundamental requirements for human beings, here at Threshold Housing Link we are supporting over 80 service users to do just that.

Our Mission:
To end homelessness. To help vulnerable people create a better life and independence.

Our Aims:
1. To prevent homelessness in Swindon
2. To alleviate the associated social exclusion of homelessness and actively assist recovery from its effects
3. Influence policy that affects homeless and socially excluded people

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Salary: Between £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Location: Swindon

About Threshold
Threshold Housing Link is the leading homeless charity in Swindon, committed for over 50 years to providing shelter, support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness. We believe in creating a society where everyone has a safe place to call home. Our mission is to address the root causes of homelessness and empower those in need to rebuild their lives with dignity and respect. We are dedicated to making a significant and lasting impact in the fight against homelessness.

About the role
You will be a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and your key focus will be to lead the organisation during an ambitious expansion programme.

You will possess a blend of strong financial competency, an open and transparent management style, and a deep understanding of or experience with the homeless or other charitable causes. You will play a key role in strengthening the workforce, creating a high-quality senior management team and a strong team of motivated employees. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will develop the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget and business plan and ensure excellent governance. You will act as an ambassador for the Organisation, provide the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in local government and other associated charities, the media and businesses.

To apply, please send a current CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining why you are interested in the role. 

Closing date for applications:
31 December 2023.

Interview stages:
• Telephone screening w/c 1 January 2024
• First interview w/c 8 January 2024
• Final interview w/c 15 January 2024

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Right to work in the UK essential.

About Jimmy’s Cambridge

Jimmy’s opened in 1995 as Cambridge’s first all-year-round night shelter and now offers a much wider range of housing and support. It remains one of the most prominent organisations within the community supporting people who have been rough sleeping in Cambridge. Jimmy’s vision is that no one should have to sleep rough in Cambridge. We provide safe places that people can call home, from emergency accommodation within our East Road hostel and longer-term support in our multiple needs centre to 10 supported houses and 22 modular homes. All are important stepping stones to independent living.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to provide leadership and to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of Jimmy’s, working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team. They will be expected to build meaningful relationships with a wide range of people, including the wider staff team, volunteers, residents, partner organisations, supporters, and funders, to help ensure Jimmy’s is able to continue to provide the best possible service to people who would otherwise be rough sleeping.

The last four years have been a time of significant change for Jimmy’s, and the current year has therefore been a “year of consolidation” as we ensure our systems, policies and procedures meet current best practice and enable us to provide the best possible support to our residents, to our staff and to our volunteers.

The new Chief Executive will continue this drive for best practice as we enter the third year of our three-year strategy and consider how Jimmy’s can best meet the needs of people who find themselves rough sleeping with nowhere to go except to Jimmy’s and how we best ensure we can fund these services.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV and the completed application form together with a covering letter detailing your interest in the post and explaining how you meet the requirements detailed in the Person Specification. Please send to Lottie Pheasant, whose contact details can be found in the Application Pack.

Closing date: Friday 5 January 2024
First interviews (Zoom): Sunday 14 January 2024
Second interviews (in person in Cambridge): Saturday 20 January 2024
Final interviews and meeting key personnel (in person in Cambridge): Saturday 27 January 2024

Join us to become Lewisham Local's new Chief Executive!

We are looking for a new visionary leader to build on our existing success and further our impact to benefit Lewisham's communities.

Lewisham Local connects people and organisations to give, share and work together to create happier and healthier communities.

We are looking for an experienced person with an excellent understanding of developing community based work and building credible partnerships with local organisations. You will lead our team to develop new and existing projects that: promote local giving in Lewisham, strengthen Lewisham's voluntary organisations, promote good healthy food and encourage everyone to volunteer and boost their health and wellbeing.

You will be an exceptional communicator, able to build strong partnerships across all sectors. Your ambition and creativity will be able to develop new opportunities for the charity.

Either you will know the Lewisham community well or be willing to quickly understand the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve. Your excellent leadership qualities will be able to develop our staff team and work effectively to utilise our Trustees' skills and experience to benefit the charity.

If you would like a discussion with the Chair before applying please contact recruitment @ lewishamlocal. com

We are committed to our staff team reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve and strongly welcome applications from minority communities.

Shortlisting is determined by candidates providing sufficient evidence of their skills and experience against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Two references from the previous and current employer and a character reference will be taken up for the successful candidate, and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.

We are committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Process

9am on 8th January 2024 – Closing Date

w/c 22nd January 2024 - First Stage Interviews

w/c 29th January 2024 - Second Stage Interviews

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in an established and well-respected organisation. Rainbow Haven's mission is to provide a place of welcome, support and opportunity for refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants. We are seeking a Joint CEO (Operations) who is passionate about working with people living on the margins of, or excluded from, mainstream society, who shares our vision and ethos.  As Joint CEO, you will be working with Joint CEO (Strategy and Finance). Your role will be to support a friendly, hard working and committed staff team in delivering a range of information, advice and wellbeing services.  You will be responsible for ensuring our services are of high quality and that Rainbow Haven provides a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

The key elements of the Joint CEO (Operations) role are:

• Service delivery and development Staff team management and development Organisational and operational oversight

Responsibilities include:

Oversee the delivery and development of the Rainbow Haven programme to ensure the delivery of high-quality responsive services.

• Develop and support awareness and understanding of the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants within the organisation and with the TEMCA Trustee Board, partners and the wider community. Build on feedback from service users, volunteers, staff, trustees, the local community and partners to develop and maintain standards and a range of services and activities that meet service users’ needs, supporting their well-being and progression. Explore and oversee the development of new areas of service delivery in line with the strategic plan, funding opportunities and staff capacity. Working with the appropriate staff members, liaise with operational partners providing services at or for Rainbow Haven, to ensure effective working relationships that benefit service users. Provide written reports to the TEMCA Board that promote understanding of Rainbow Haven’s work and development, the staff and volunteer teams and service user needs; report on changing needs, new trends and issues arising from the work and the wider context in which the work takes place.

Manage, supervise and support the staff team and individual staff members.

• Ensure Rainbow Haven provides a supportive working environment in which staff and volunteer well-being is prioritised, for individuals and the whole team. Provide regular formal and informal support to individual staff members, ensuring they feel supported to do their work well, achieve their potential and are able to develop their skills and areas of responsibility through appropriate support, work reviews and training. Provide leadership and managerial support to the whole staff team through team meetings, development days, whole team training, and team building activities. Support those staff with responsibilities for overseeing work placements, volunteers and students to provide high quality supervision; promote and support further opportunities and experience for these team members. Take the lead on recruitment for paid placement roles and support the TEMCA Board with the recruitment and selection of new staff members. Ensure appropriate employment contracts are in place and that these and other HR policies reflect current good practice.

Monitoring and evaluation

• Oversee accessible monitoring and evaluation systems and develop these to ensure data and additional information can be collected and provided in various formats as required. Review monitoring information to evaluate service delivery, service user trends and areas for development and build this into longer-term planning. Ensure monitoring and evaluation information is collated and made available to staff, trustees, funders and partners as required.

Oversee the organisational infrastructure to ensure Rainbow Haven maintains high standards of work practice and safety.

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Data Protection and all other operational and workplace policies, ensuring that all staff and volunteers receive appropriate training, are aware of, understand and follow the policies. Review Rainbow Haven policies, reporting to the TEMCA Board, to ensure operational policies are kept up to date and revised within the correct timeframe. Ensure all other legal and operational requirements are adhered to, including external and internal registrations, agreements and assessments. Maintain a good working relationship with the United Reform Church in its role as landlord, reporting maintenance issues, responding to their requests and addressing any concerns raised by them.

Other areas of work as required

• Work flexibly with the Joint CEO (Strategy and Finance) to provide necessary cover, as required.  Occasional other activities as required by the TEMCA Board. 

Shared/joint responsibilities Joint CEO (Strategy and Funding) and Joint CEO (Operations)

• Values and vision In collaboration with the TEMCA Board of Trustees the two Joint CEOs are together responsible for the effective management of Rainbow Haven and the development and delivery of all its activities and functions.  Specifically, the Joint CEOs are together responsible for ensuring that Rainbow Haven: Offers a place of welcome, support, opportunity and inclusion for refugees, asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants Is a place where all staff, volunteers, partners and supporters feel included, supported and valued.

Strategy and Governance

• Together with the TEMCA Board of Trustees, develop and implement Rainbow Haven’s long-term strategic plans. Work with staff and volunteers to respond to changing needs and priorities, and plan and deliver new activities and services as appropriate. Provide regular reports to the TEMCA Board on all areas of Rainbow Haven’s work and development, ensuring the Board has accurate and timely information necessary for effective decision-making Act as accessible and knowledgeable link between the Board and the staff team.

Location:  Based in Rainbow Haven, 113 Abbey Hey Lane, Manchester M18 8TJ, with flexibility for some home working as agreed with the Trustee Board and subject to the needs of the organisation. 

Responsible to: TEMCA Trustee Board

Salary: Salary £42,840 per annum FTE; this equates to £30,000 pro rata for a 3.5 day/24.5 hours per week appointment. We aim to review and increase salaries annually in line with inflation, subject to available resources.

Contract length: Permanent

Hours of work: 24.5 hours per week, including paid break time.  These hours are to be worked over 4 days each week (usually Monday – Thursday), with exact days and hours determined by the preference of the appointed candidate and subject to the needs of the organisation, other staff and service delivery being met.  Some home working is possible but, given the nature of the role, it is expected that the CEO (Operations) will work at Rainbow Haven for the majority of their time.  Occasional off-site meetings may be required; occasional evening and weekend work may also be required, with time off in lieu for any excess hours worked. 

We’re looking for a brilliant new CEO to lead our growing intergenerational charity. You’ll be taking over from the charity’s co-founders, leading a fantastic team through an exciting time of transition as we grow our programmes and increase our impact.

InCommon is a charity bringing generations together to build connected, inclusive and age-friendly communities. Founded in 2017 by co-founders Charlotte and Laura, InCommon has already connected more than 2,000 people of all ages through delightful intergenerational workshops, creative projects, social action campaigns, and more.

The new CEO role will be leading a team of 5 and reporting to our Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities include:

• Shaping and delivering InCommon’s strategy in partnership with Trustees, team members and participants

• Leading the team: championing, supporting, motivating and holding space; line managing senior team members

• Fundraising and partnerships-building to ensure long term sustainability; managing organisational finances and budgets

• Supporting the team to deliver impactful direct programmes and an innovative online platform facilitating grassroots intergenerational projects across the country

• Overseeing InCommon’s external communications and being our voice to the world

• Being responsible for the day to day operations of the charity and ensuring we offer a safe and effective service

• Playing a role in building a national movement of intergenerational connection

We are seeking someone who embodies the values of InCommon and who shares our vision of bringing people of all ages together.

About you:

• You are a compassionate and collaborative leader. You value, look after and motivate the teams you work with

• You can plan strategically, manage uncertainty and juggle multiple moving parts

• You love to learn and would relish the challenge of growing with the charity

• You’re an effective and insightful professional experienced in third sector leadership

• You understand and value frontline programme delivery, including the importance of excellent safeguarding

• You’re comfortable with numbers and budget responsibility

• You are a skilled and confident communicator

One of our core values is 'We include everyone' and we are committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. If you have any specific requirements (e.g. access, communication etc.) we should be aware of as part of the recruitment and selection process then please let us know.

You can find much more information and how to apply in our recruitment pack.

The new Executive Director will be responsible for leading the organisation in developing a new strategy to guide us through the next phase of the organisation’s growth, while leading the team through an unsteady political and economic climate.

Grants fundraising is of particular importance to the role, and the successful candidate will be the lead person responsible for securing funding for our campaigning and organising work, and maintaining strong relationships with major donors. 

Our Executive Director will lead an experienced team and an organisation that deeply values collaborative working, consultative decision making, and a commitment to transparency. 

This role is being offered on a part-time basis of between 0.6 and 0.8 FTE.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about addressing health, climate, racial and economic injustice, and understands the vital role that health professionals have in making the connections between these issues and working for peace, to make the world a better, fairer and safer place.

You will have an understanding of the national and international framework within which Medact operates, and you will be able to demonstrate that your values and politics align with those of our organisation. Ideally you will have experience of working in health or with health workers, so that you have an appreciation of the culture within which they work and the potential of their contribution.

You will have strong leadership skills so that, valuing the collaborative approach of our team and respecting varying views, you are able to arrive at clear decisions. You will also have a track record in fundraising in similar fields and a good knowledge of the range of potential supporters.

Key dates

Closing date: 2nd January 2024 

Interviews: w/c 22nd January 2024 

We aim to let candidates know the outcome of their application by the end of January 2024. 

Our recruitment principles

Medact aims to be an inclusive and supportive employer, and we recognise that recruitment processes don’t work for everyone. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the NGO sector, and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We welcome applications from people with marginalised identities or lived experience of the issues Medact works on. If you have any questions or uncertainties about this position, and whether you are right for it, please do get in touch.

CAPE a dedicated mental health charity in West London that provides life transforming and lifesaving services to people suffering from complex mental health issues is seeking a new Chief Executive.

Job title: CEO CAPE

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Salary: £60-65,000 per annum. (25 days leave + bank holidays) + pension contribution and EAP membership

Location: West London. W3 Montpelier Avenue, London W52XP

About CAPE

CAPE began more than 25 years ago with a focus to serve the unmet social and support needs presented by those experiencing complex mental ill health. The service has developed, piloting new models of working and has shifted its emphasis by delivering strength based 1:1 psychological support and focused therapeutic services. CAPE helps our clients to articulate their own individual needs and assists in signposting to other specialist and community services. This is a challenging time as the demand for our service is high but an exciting one as we look for a new leader to help us set our future direction and expand our services.

Our income is around £600,000 per annum supported principally by local authority funding, National Lottery and other Trusts and Foundations. Our trading arm Cape Shops London supports the charity through its earned income and Gift Aid donations.

About the role

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about mental health

Has experience of working in the voluntary sector

Is an experienced CEO or someone who is ready to take the step into a CEO role

Is an effective ambassador, who can engage, lead and motivate people to deliver our ambitious goals.

For further information about CAPE please visit our website.

To apply, please send a current CV and cover letter no more than 2 pages outlining why you are interested in the role.

1st Interviews: Week Commencing 8th January 2024

Candidates are encouraged to direct any questions to our current CEO Tracey Harrington

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Right to work in the UK essential.

Cambridge Community Arts are searching for an Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - two year, fixed term contract. 

In Spring 2024, the founder and CEO of Cambridge Community Arts (CCA) will begin a two year career break. We’re hiring for a CEO (two year, fixed term contract) to lead the charity during that time, providing continuity for learners, staff and partners and visionary strategic planning for the future.

The successful candidate will lead CCA from our 10th anniversary in March 2024 to our next chapter, directly improving the quality of life of our communities across Cambridge and the surrounding areas. Joining us at this exciting time will also give the responsibility for creating and leading the vision and strategic planning to boost CCA for success in 2024-2026 and beyond, enabling the Interim CEO to make a discernible impact.

About the role

• Leading the charity with vision from our 10th anniversary in March 2024, the Interim CEO will provide strategic leadership to the charity and the dedicated and talented team, and will be responsible for fundraising
• You will embody our core values. You will be: welcoming, empathetic, inclusive, respectful and empowering
• The role has initially been offered as a two year fixed term contract, full-time or part-time (80%). The role can be delivered over 4 – 5 working days a week and flexibility is required
• The post is based in Cambridge and hybrid-working is possible; combining home working and substantial, meaningful in-person time in the Cambridge office
• The role has a starting salary range of £40 - 45,000 (pro rata)

About the charity

Since 2014, CCA has delivered over 200 creative courses to over 2,000 people. CCA’s…

…vision is of healthier communities empowered by their own creativity.

...charitable objective is to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society, particularly but not exclusively through the provision of arts-based activities.

…mission is to support personal growth and improved health through quality arts activities

Deadline: 7 January 2024.
Please download the job information pack for full details.

Executive Director

Complicité, an internationally acclaimed touring theatre company, is in search of an Executive Director. In this dynamic position, you will take the reins in orchestrating and implementing the company's artistic program spanning various art forms. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in constructing a robust business framework, safeguarding the company's ability to continue its immense creative journey, so far spanning four decades. 

Joining Complicité means becoming a part of an international touring theatre led by Artistic Director and co-founder Simon McBurney. As the Executive Director, you'll play a crucial role in steering the company towards its artistic aspirations. By joining us, you'll contribute to a legacy recognised as "the most influential and consistently interesting theatre company working in Britain" (The Times).

Our ideal candidate will be an exceptional and versatile individual who will lead the company in delivering its artistic vision and create new opportunities for commercial income, based on the company’s existing assets, specialist skills, international market positioning and our values.

"You might have worked all your life in theatre. You might be a theatre fan with business leadership experience. Your background might be in film, tech, marketing, management or education. You might be an innovator and leader in the commercial or charitable sector who knows and cares deeply about the company and its work. You will certainly have the entrepreneurial insight to see the company’s potential with fresh eyes, to support its growth and develop its earning potential across established and emerging media and plot a course for its continued success." Tom Morris, Chair of Complicité

Embark on a transformative journey with Complicité by applying for the position of Executive Director. Seize this opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of a globally-renowned theatre company.

Salary: £60k - £70k pro rata, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent. The Company envisages the role to be full time but is open to a conversation about flexible working hours and to co-working arrangements. Evening and weekend work will be required to fit the company’s production schedule,  for which Time Off in Lieu is given.

Deadline: 10am on Monday 18th December 2023

A full job description and further information is available in the job pack.  We recommend that candidates read the job pack before applying for this role.

HOW TO APPLY
Please find the Job Pack and Equality Monitoring Form attached below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter (no more than 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are suited to the role The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 18 December 2023. We look forward to receiving your application.

the3million is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation and make sure it stays at the forefront of protecting the rights of the EU citizens and their family members living in the UK. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving our mission, strategy, and operations. You will lead a passionate team, work with stakeholders, and be a key advocate for our cause. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management and advocacy, along with a deep understanding of immigration and human rights issues.

About the3million

We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens and their family members in the UK. Our vision is a world where EU citizens can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. Our work ranges from monitoring the implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, advocating for the inclusion of EU citizens throughout all sections of society, informing people of their rights, and giving EU citizens a voice in British society to build powerful allyships in order to change the narrative on migration as a whole. 

We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors and the media on specific issues affecting EU citizens’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change. 

We were formed through the efforts of volunteers from many different backgrounds who came together in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum in 2016. We hold on to that can-do, nimble spirit and informal, friendly and non-hierarchical collegiality.

the3million was incorporated as a limited by guarantee not-for-profit company with Companies House in November 2017. As such, the role of members of the Board of Directors is similar, though not identical, to that of Charity Trustees. 

What does the role involve? 

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Board, staff, and the wider grassroots network and make sure the vision, strategy and direction of the organisation are up to date and relevant to the needs of those we work with.

The purpose of the job is to lead the3million on a day-to-day basis within the parameters required by law, in conjunction with the organisation’s Board of Directors.

The post-holder will have particular regard to the obligations of the3million as a limited liability company to ensure that the organisation remains financially viable, as well as identify, manage and mitigate risks in a timely manner working with the Board.

Specific responsibilities will include: 

Leading and managing the organisation 

1. To provide vision, leadership and direction on all work at the3million. 

2. To help define the organisation’s strategy, in consultation with the Board, staff and our grassroots communities. This will include vision and mission, and how to operationalise and resource them, keeping the values of the organisation at the core of the activities.

3. To implement, deliver and review the organisational strategy.

4. To ensure that the organisation has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented. 

5. To oversee the work of all employees of the3million and persons sub-contracted to provide services to, or on behalf of, the3million, whilst ensuring that all such work of employees and sub-contractors is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding which has been procured for the purpose of each aspect of the3million’s work and taking full account of the3million’s aims and values. 

6. To review projects and activities and provide guidance to staff members individually and collectively on actions to advance the3million’s goals. 

7. To otherwise ensure that the3million fulfils all its obligations to be a good employer and to meet the necessary standards of employment law and health and safety regulations, and be a leading example with regard to equal opportunities in terms of staff relations and relations with the general public. 

8. To have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Directors and ensuring that income is maintained and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed. 

9. To be the3million’s lead person in relation to external partners and stakeholders, representing the3million’s interests in activities that are carried out in partnership with such external bodies. 

10. To maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation. 

11. To ensure that the3million is an anti-oppressive organisation and remains an ally to individuals, groups and communities experiencing oppression and discrimination.

Delivery and Promotion of the organisation 

1. To represent the3million in public forums such as speaking at conferences, attending sector policy forums, producing written material for the organisation’s own publications/promotional material as well as any appropriate external channels (such as policy briefings, newsletters, and social media).

2. To build and maintain effective relationships with all principal supporters and other stakeholders in order to advance the organisation’s aims. 

3. To establish mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries on the3million’s performance, as part of the project management function. 

4. To work with the the3million team to identify and develop key policy and campaign areas. 

5. To seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the organisation. 

6. To represent the organisation in the press and public appearances when required. 

7. In all other matters to assume responsibility for the work and reputation of the3million which is consistent with its standing as a well-run, dynamic organisation working to advance the interests of migrants. 

Working with the Board 

1. To provide advice and guidance to Board members as required, in order to contribute to the effective governance of the organisation. 

2. To provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities. 

3. To advise the Board on, and to bring forward responses to, any new organisational or policy developments or challenges for the3million as an organisation and with particular regard to the current economic circumstances. 

4. To ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. 

5. Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement/involvement of all members of the Board. 

6. The postholder may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business as requested by the Board. 

Person Specification 

The post-holder will have: 

1. Previous experience of working in a Director/ Chief Executive or Senior Management role of over 3 years. 

2. Comprehensive knowledge of local, regional, and national issues concerning EU citizen migrants' situations.

3. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the UK political environment, including the issue of the influence of public opinion.

4. Experience or understanding of campaigning, influencing and strategies to achieve policy change.

5. A comprehensive understanding of the NGO environment in the UK and a grasp of the role that other stakeholders play in influencing public opinion and the direction of immigration policy. 

6. Experience and understanding of organisation operations and governance structures. 

7. Understanding and experience of fundraising, with particular reference to the current strained conditions, especially within the not-for-profit sector, including grants, community fundraising and income generation. 

8. Experience of partnership and relationship building within the NGO sectors, and with relevant external organisations and companies. 

9. Proven track record in financial management. 

10. Outstanding communication skills in English. 

11. Ability to deliver projects to the highest standard. 

12. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish credibility quickly with the3million stakeholders. 

13. The ability to supervise the work of staff and volunteers in an appropriate manner. 

14. Firm commitment to supporting the rights of all migrants, irrespective of nationality, immigration status, or other matters. 

The applicant must be currently based in the UK.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Previous experience in the migration sector or campaigning is desirable but not mandatory, as we value transferable skills gained in diverse settings.

We hold core values of inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. Our organisation is people-led, and we embrace diversity, recognising the enrichment it brings. We are committed to listening to, engaging with, and representing a wide spectrum of individuals.

We are particularly eager to hear from candidates with lived experience of migration. If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector we also strongly encourage you to apply. This could include coming from a community that experiences racism, living with a disability, not having been to University or having been in receipt of free school meals as a child.

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

Salary and Working Conditions 

Staff team: The CEO will be line-managed by the Board of Directors. 

Duration of Contract: This post is a permanent position, with an initial six months probation period.

Gross salary: £46,214 

Place of work: Remote with travel across the UK.

Holiday entitlement: 29 days per annum, in addition to public holidays. 

Application Instructions

To apply, send us your CV including any gaps and reasons in your employment history and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification marked. Where relevant, use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. If you are on LinkedIn, please share with us the URL of your profile. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

We welcome job share proposals for this role. 

Please also download and fill in the equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million equitable. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk. 

Deadline for applications: 10th December 2023, 23:59 

An invitation to interview will be sent w/c 18th December and interviews will take place early January 2024.

We are seeking a new CEO to lead the organisation into its next phase, building on its significant successes, and taking it to the next level. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about improving life for both people and nature in Sussex, especially in disadvantaged communities. 

Our Permaculture ethics are central to everything we do:

Earthcare - enhancing natural resources and biodiversity; celebrating seasons

Peoplecare – valuing diversity, embracing differences; supporting health and well-being by connecting people to nature and to healthy food

Fairshare – inspiring people to create solutions for sharing resources wisely, today and for future generations.

About Brighton Permaculture Trust

We teach 30+ courses a year in permaculture, eco-building, orchard management and food-growing. We plant 100 trees each year in school and community orchards. We save 30 tonnes of locally grown fruit from going to waste and turn it into delicious juice, cider, crumble and jams.

We run over 450 volunteering sessions a year, giving our volunteers opportunities to connect with nature and learn new skills.

We manage a permaculture demonstration plot, Racehill orchard and several other small orchards for the benefit of wildlife and the community. We are in the process of acquiring stewardship of a small plot of woodland in central Brighton that will be managed as an urban oasis for wildlife.

The trustees have recently led an extensive review of our mission, vision and values.

Role summary

The current CEO is moving on to pastures new and we are seeking an experienced leader with strong strategy and communication skills to take this vital work forward.

Working closely with a committed and extensive team of volunteers and paid staff, and with the support of an established and engaged board of Trustees, you will be steering the work on our vision and leading the team to deliver it.

As the leader of a relatively small charity, you will be engaged with many operational aspects of the organisation.

Taking on the stewardship of the new plot of land will be one of the operational priorities in the first year.

You will be managing our annual income of around £200K, 3 part-time managers (Admin; Orchards; Food waste) plus a team of 25 workers and key volunteers engaged in ongoing roles.

Hours can be worked flexibly, though you will need to attend in-person meetings, events and site visits, including some weekends and evenings. We have a working 'Fruit Factory' at Stanmer Park, but not an office, so all desk work and online meetings will need to be done remotely.

We are looking for a collaborative, creative and ambitious leader who can build on our continued success, in serving individuals and communities, to reduce health inequalities.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with skills in strategic and operational development successful implementation and identifying new and innovative opportunities to continue our work. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and the energy and persistence to see tasks through to successful completion as you continue to develop our thriving organisation.

You will require a comprehensive understanding of and enthusiasm for non-clinical interventions, including Social Prescribing and community-based health development programmes to tackle the wider social determinants that impact on health and wellbeing. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the MS Society to recruit an Interim Executive Director of Services and Support.

The MS Society makes sure people affected by MS are at the centre of everything the Society does. It provides award winning support and information, connects people and campaigns at all levels and funds ground-breaking research.

The Society’s vision is a world free from the effects of MS and their mission focuses on transforming the lives of people in their community and stopping MS.

The Interim Executive Director of Services and Support will provide strategic leadership for the provision of high quality and impactful services and support to people with MS across the UK.

As a member of the Executive Group, the postholder will contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation as a whole, to ensure the achievement of organisational goals and deliver the maximum impact for people affected by MS.

Job title: Interim Executive Director of Services and Support

Location: London office with flexibility to work remotely

Salary: £97,268 p.a. (FTE)

Contract: Duration of 6 months starting in January/February 2024

To apply please forward a CV and supporting statement to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button before the closing date – 9am, Friday 22nd December 2023.

If you would like to receive an information pack or have an informal conversation about the position, please contact Nick with your contact details and a suitable time to chat.

Harris Hill 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.

JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Advice Wokingham 

SALARY: circa £50,000 

HOURS: Full or part time with some flexible working arrangements.  

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

CLOSING DATE: 7th January 2023  

INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 15th January  

LOCATION:  Wokingham

Citizens Advice Wokingham is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to bring a fresh vision and approach to the organisation, putting the client and the team first.  This is an exciting opportunity to support what is working well and continue to make further changes to update our strategy, strengthen the focus on client delivery and improve efficiency.

The role involves leading a team of passionate staff and volunteers with the opportunity to set a positive culture where everyone feels motivated, informed and able to deliver their best.

This opportunity would suit someone looking to consolidate their career with a local charity that makes a vital difference to the community, or who is looking to develop their career and take up their first CEO role. Could this be you?

Citizens Advice Wokingham (CAW) has been supporting residents of Wokingham Borough since 1977.  We have very good relationships with the local council and other key funders.  Since lockdown we have provided the One Front Door Service for the Borough, acting as the first point of contact for residents, and signposting them to other organisations or offering advice and support.   Significant recent achievements include;

• During 2022, the Bureau helped 1 in 20 households in the borough.

• CAW’s income at the end of the 2022/2023 financial year will have increased by 184% since the 2018/19 financial year.

• In 2022 CAW helped 5,663 unique clients - a 148% increase in the number of people helped since 2018/19.

• CAW has secured changes and influence locally - there is now a council tax protocol in place, and the Bureau was part of a 5-strong partnership co-producing and signing the Borough's Tackling Poverty Strategy.

• CAW is active in 17 town and parishes in the borough, with its Mobile Advice Unit as well as two offices.

We are now looking for a Chief Executive who will build on these successes and lead our team to achieve even more.  The CEO will be supported by a highly committed Board of Trustees who are keen to promote a positive working environment with a focus on honest, open communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Board to develop a strategy that reflects the mission, vision, and values of CAW and delivers the organisation’s services across Wokingham Borough and in partnership, where appropriate, with other organisations.

• Establish sustainable and diverse funding opportunities and ensure all human and financial resources are managed properly and effectively.

• Provide high quality leadership and develop a positive and inclusive organisational culture that promotes teamwork, creativity, and collaboration.

• Promote the interests of the charity at local and national levels and forge strong links and partnerships with funders and key stakeholders.

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring high quality services are delivered to clients and compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice.

• Develop and improve the efficiency of the services within the organisation and across the area of Wokingham Borough.

• Ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the organisation through effective budgeting, resource management and financial controls. 

• Deliver regular and accurate reports to the Board of Trustees to enable them to have clear oversight of the business performance, risks & issues.

    Essential criteria:

• Understanding of the Voluntary and Community sector and, in particular, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment that the advice sector operates within.

• Understanding of, and a commitment to, the Aims and Principles of the Citizens Advice service, including the service’s equality and diversity policies.

• Demonstrable experience of leading a team that motivates and develops all staff and volunteers to their full potential, with experience of developing a positive culture. 

• Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control and the ability to prepare and manage a budget.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including funding bodies and donors using open and honest communication skills.

• Track record of successful income generation through fundraising, commissioning, grants and marketing activities.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of working with the Citizens Advice service

• Demonstrable understanding of the operations of local and national government, the administration of public and legal service services, and commissioning.

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

If you have a passion for making a difference and have the skills and experience to lead Citizens Advice Wokingham, we would really like to hear from you.  

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th January 2023.  

Citizens Advice Wokingham values diversity and promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently under-represented in our workforce.