Jubilee Debt Campaign is recruiting a new Executive Director to lead our work tackling poverty and inequality caused by unjust debt.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and people-centred leader, with a strong strategic mindset and campaigning approach, and deep commitment to our vision, mission and values.

You will have significant experience in strategy and policy development, managing staff and teams, and fundraising from trusts and foundations, as well as a track record of influencing decision-makers, experience of being a media spokesperson, and a keen interest in organisational development. 

As Executive Director, you will be responsible for the effective leadership of Jubilee Debt Campaign, including setting our strategic direction, overseeing the development and delivery of our projects and campaigns, building the organisation and our funding base, managing the team, building and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and representing the organisation externally. 

This is a permanent role being offered on a full-time basis (5 days / 35 hours per week). Applications for job shares or annualised hours will be considered. 

We offer: 

• Pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary plus 1% of the average organisational salary

• An annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year plus bank holidays 

• Flexi-time working arrangements outside the core hours of 10am-4pm 

• Access to other benefits including interest-free season ticket loans and tax savings on bikes and home technology equipment via salary sacrifice schemes 

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women and from People of Colour, and encourage applicants who are unsure if they meet the requirements of the role to get in touch to discuss their suitability. 

The role will be working from home until Jubilee Debt Campaign decides it is safe for staff to return to working in the office.

Based in Croydon, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) is a specialist sexual violence centre providing an exceptional standard of therapeutic support for women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse. We are the Rape Crisis Centre for South London and are a multi-cultural workforce that serves women from all backgrounds, religions and circumstances, providing services to survivors of sexual violence for over 35 years.

RASASC comprises four broad departments: Counselling, Helpline, Advocacy, and Training. Our work involves delivering the National Rape Crisis Helpline for female survivors of sexual violence aged 14 and over, their families & friends; Providing Counselling, Group Therapy, Self Esteem Workshops, Prevention workshops with young people; Offering training/Talks/Information & Guidance about the effects and treatment of survivors for other professionals; Advocacy support & information for survivors going through the Criminal Justice System, Outreach to Women Involved in Prostitution, and IDVA Services.

Following a retirement, we are now seeking our new CEO to lead our organisation at this critical time, and during a period of significant change and cultural transformation. Accountable to the Board of Trustees this role is primarily responsible for the strategic management, leadership, governance and development of RASASC, and key to this is:

• Leading and managing the RASASC transformation strategy to clearly define and position internal procedures, behaviours and ways of working.
• Providing effective leadership and management of the team and organisation to maximise its effectiveness whilst maintaining strong, effective working relationships both internally & externally to grow RASASC’s influence and reach for the benefit of survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
• Finding and developing opportunities for growth and strategic leadership, to ensure RASASC has the resources required to carry out the charity’s objectives.
• Promoting and embedding the vision, values and feminist ethos of RASASC throughout the whole organisation and building partnerships with external agencies.
• Working with the Chair and Board to ensure a clear vision for the future of the organisation and ensuring that this is clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Being responsible to the Board for the design, implementation, and delivery of the organisation’s five-year strategic plan.
• Leading, managing and motivating staff and volunteers to deliver the Charity’s services ensuring a culture conducive to team working, continuous improvement and learning.
• Promoting the objectives of the charity externally and influencing key stakeholders to meet the needs and rights of survivors of rape & sexual abuse, including contributing to relevant policy and campaign developments.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record as CEO or in CEO-type role; ideally gained in the voluntary sector
• Experience of developing teams within a strong values framework
• Experience of leading significant organisational & cultural change
• Experience of successful fundraising and sound understanding of fundraising opportunities
• Experience of promoting an organisation externally, affecting change and securing growth
• Proven track record in relationship-building with stakeholders, services, survivors and funders
• Commitment to feminist & anti-racist principles
• Working knowledge of violence against women and girls
• Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial and human resources management
• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Good knowledge of operational requirements for GDPR compliance

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• Leadership experience gained in the Violence against Women & Girls (VAWG) sector
• Evidence of influencing local and/or national policy development and change through working with government and other key stakeholders
• Experience of positive working relationships with trade unions
• Experience as a data controller for GDPR compliance
• Knowledge & understanding of governmental and statutory bodies, their policies and procedures relating to violence against women and girls.

Qualifications

Relevant degree, professional qualifications or proven equivalent experience

Terms & Conditions

• This is a full-time role; however we offer a flexible approach to working hours and location; and are open to discussing candidates’ preferences during interview
• Salary £60-65K
• Annual leave is 23 days a year plus 8 bank holidays plus 8 additional days over Christmas and New Year when the office closes
• NEST pension scheme; 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• There will be a 6-month probation period for this role

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to being representative of our society, our service-users, and bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to shape what we do and how we work. In line with this, we are particularly keen to receive applications from women who are minoritised on the basis of their race or ethnicity, sexuality, or disabled status.

Please apply to us by submitting you CV and a covering letter clearly explaining how your skills and experiences make you a strong candidate for the role to:

Closing date for applications is Friday, 19th March.

This is a re-advertisement - previous applicants need not apply

ISWAN is a leading international seafarers’ welfare NGO that promotes the welfare of seafarers worldwide. Our current CEO is retiring in May 2021, and we are looking for a new leader to take the organisation to its next stage. With offices in the UK, India, and the Philippines, ISWAN runs a range of programmes and services that improve the physical and mental wellbeing of seafarers worldwide. The main programme is SeafarerHelp, the free and confidential twenty four hour helpline for seafarers and their families. Over recent years ISWAN has developed a widely respected programme that seeks to improve the mental wellbeing of seafarers. ISWAN is a membership organisation with members from shipping companies, unions, insurers, welfare agencies, and governments.

Responsible for twenty two staff the role requires the ability to develop constructive partnerships with a range of different organisations, including funders, in the maritime world. The role will also require working closely with the board of trustees.

We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and inspiring individual. We need the new CEO to lead and shape ISWAN’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will have experience in service delivery, fundraising and business development, marketing and communications; corporate governance; finance and, ideally, knowledge of seafarers and shipping.

We promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. Our policies seek to ensure job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice.  We are committed to applying this throughout all areas of employment. 

Application by letter (strictly no more than 800 words) and CV (strictly no more than 3 A4 pages) 

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £45 – £50,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract: Full time (but will consider part-time, flexible hours and job share)

Annual leave: 30 days

Pension: 5.6%

We are recruiting a new CEO to join our team.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation locally and nationally for providing people in need with legal advice and representation and campaigning on access to justice issues.

The law centre was established in November 1979 to assist those most vulnerable and disadvantaged to access their legal rights, to promote social inclusion and reduce homelessness and poverty. These goals still remain at the core of our vision to uphold equality and social justice.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th March 2021

This leadership role requires a highly competent, driven and hands-on individual to provide strategic, communications and operational support for this small but leading national charity at an exciting stage in its development. Key to this will be ensuring that any of the 16 million people living with high blood pressure in the UK have easy access to the best and most up to date information and medical advice.

Our vision is for everyone to know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height or weight and take steps to keep them healthy, both now and in the future.

Responsible for developing the charity’s business plan and securing funding to deliver and sustain it, you will inspire and manage a small but committed team and work comfortably with our Board of Trustees (many of which are the authority on blood pressure management and research).  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate vision and creativity, as well as the skills and hands-on experience in senior management and fundraising. As an inspiring leader, you will build strong relationships with our supporters, donors, stakeholders and the media whilst ensuring that the charity is the number one ‘go to’ to help lower the nation's blood pressure and prevent stroke and heart disease. 

The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJO) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to lead the Charity.

CJO is an African Caribbean Women and Families charity with over 38 years’ experience of providing services in the London Borough of Hackney and surrounding boroughs. We work primarily to eliminate the worst aspects of poverty and deprivation within our community. We use a multifaceted approach, with a strong focus on improving life chances, addressing gender-based violence and providing therapeutic interventions. Our work has never been more important.

Please download and review the Executive Director - Job Description (available under 'Additional documents') to determine your interest in and suitability for the position.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to be the supportive force that empowers our CEO. The ideal person for the role will have high capacity, be a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Candidates should have previous experience in an office environment performing a broad range of both strategic and administrative duties and strong track record in providing support within a changing environment.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. As well as delivering excellence in strategy and innovation, the post-holder will also be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This role will be partly based at our London office, with flexibility for home-working. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in the organisation.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Wednesday 17 March 2021. To apply, please download and complete the application form and submit it via the Home for Good website. 

Chief Executive Officer 
£130,000 per annum 

Flexible location – with regular travel to Chesterfield and London

We are Versus Arthritis.

We’re the 18 million people with arthritis and related conditions across the UK.

Together, we’re working to achieve a world where no one is limited by the pain, isolation and fatigue that arthritis can cause. Our galvanised community shapes government policy, invests in cutting-edge research, and ensures that every person with arthritis, no matter where they live in the UK, has access to the support and services they need to live well.  

You are a bold, inspiring, visible CEO who can help us grow.

You will help us grow our influence so that we can make an even bigger impact now and sustain our work in the future. You will bring an innovative, creative leadership approach to support our leadership team at a pivotal time in our organisation’s history, and you will help us invigorate our operations and empower us all to achieve a national impact. You will help us reach farther, support more people, and achieve our vision of a world free of the pain of arthritis.

Are you ready to join in with the push against arthritis?

For more information and to apply, click on the HOW TO APPLY link.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Monday 8 March 2021. 

The Jane Goodall Institute UK (JGI UK) seeks to inform and empower people of all ages to learn about the problems facing our planet and to become involved in supporting our core programmes to provide solutions. Building on 60 years of research at Gombe in western Tanzania, programmes for conservation, education, captive primate welfare and the legacy of an icon, you will be joining a global community where individual actions combine to create global impact.

The CEO will lead the transformation of the organisational culture of JGI UK as part of a global community of JGIs:

1. We are a global family with a common purpose

2. We act locally but think globally

3. We are responsive, active communicators

4. We are committed to collaboration

5. We are solutions-focused

Job Description: Chief Executive – The Jane Goodall Institute UK

• Location: Home based (but commutable to London)
• Competitive Salary (pro rata option available)
• Hours negotiable
• Accountable to the Board of Trustees of the Jane Goodall Institute UK

CEO Role:

The Jane Goodall Institute UK seeks a passionate and enthusiastic Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity. Animals, People, and the Environment. That is who and what we care deeply about. If your passions align with this, then we invite you apply to join our team. 

We’re looking for a transformational leader to help us fulfil our promise for a better world to communities in the UK and across the globe. As CEO, you will be an engaging and capable champion using your exceptional management and public speaking abilities to ensure we deliver on our strategic objectives and make a tangible impact in line with our charitable purposes. Working closely with an engaged Staff and Board of Trustees, you will make things happen by creating and executing strategic initiatives that expand programs and services in the UK and around the world.

With your visionary talent, you will lead us forward to achieve our fiduciary and financial commitments while embracing unshakeable ethics. You will be in charge of developing our fundraising strategy and focus on creating partnerships with both corporates and non-profit organisations that will contribute to fundraising goals. You will lead the communications with donors as well as our marketing and digital communication strategy.

The Person:

As a transformational leader, you understand how to affect positive societal change. In addition, you:

• Are recognized for building relationships in multi-stakeholder environments
• Have delivered results to other global organizations, combining the best of charitable, public and private sector approaches with insightful leadership experience
• Bring an immediate knowledge of charities, evidence of life-long learning, excellence in communication, political acuity, and a network of contacts
• Have a strong branding and digital marketing / communication experience for well-established brands 
• Are experienced in managing funding programs, business development and sponsorship strategies for large charities or organisations
• Have an in-depth appreciation of organization governance will ensure a trusting and meaningful partnership with the Board of Trustees

Founded in 2014 by a small group of individuals conscious that one of the wealthiest cities in the world experiences food poverty and staggering food waste daily, City Harvest's goal is to connect all available surplus food with those who desperately need it.

City Harvest is now well established as London’s emergency response unit for surplus food, with our vans being recognised as symbols of hope for those facing hunger. To date, City Harvest has delivered 17.5 million meals, whilst offsetting food wastage and CO2 emissions.

We provide a lifeline of support for beneficiaries, not only through food but the social connection our food forges. The physical and emotional loads some have had to carry is astounding and City Harvest stands as a pillar of support for vulnerable Londoners. Through the long-lasting relationships with our 340 charity partners, we have been able to reach millions.  

Demand for our food grows exponentially and we intend to be equipped to meet it. We have just moved into a new depot, significantly increasing our warehouse capacity, and have received strong support from our funders year on year.

Having established City Harvest and taken it to this strong growth position, our founder and CEO, Laura Winningham, has decided to step aside to enable a new CEO to come in and take the charity to the next level.

Key details:

Role: City Harvest - CEO

Salary: circa £80,000

Hours of work: Full time

Location: Acton, West London, with some home working

Our next CEO will have:

• Experience of senior strategic leadership experience in the running of a £5-15 million turnover organisation.
• Proven team leadership experience, developing teams to achieve and exceed organisational goals.
• Experience in running all aspects of a small but growing organisation.
• An understanding of the charity sector and a demonstrable alignment with the mission, work and values of City Harvest.

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

If you think this might be the challenge for you, please send an expression of interest in confidence to Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button to receive the full information pack. 

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22nd March.

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with exceptional leadership skills to join Citizens Advice Watford as our new Chief Officer.

About the role

As Chief Officer, you will play a key role in enabling the organisation to grow to provide high quality services to clients whilst maintaining and developing relationships with funders to provide the resources to operate on a sustainable basis. You will be at the forefront of our service delivery, identifying opportunities for organisational and technological developments and developing common practices to ensure systems and processes are used effectively.

With a track record of good financial management, you will maintain and monitor service budgets and finance administration systems ensuring these are in line with financial regulations. You will also oversee the timely delivery of financial reports and statements for funding, grant aid, contracts and other initiatives.

Reporting to the Trustee Board, you will present business plan and strategy reports and consult on financial, staffing and service delivery issues as well as on compliance with legislation and requirements of the Citizens Advice membership scheme.

About you

We are seeking an individual with experience of leading and managing an organisation, with a track record of successful income generation through fundraising and marketing and the ability to influence external change with funding bodies and donors. You will have a good understanding of advice service delivery and charity governance.

With demonstrable experience of strategic development implementation and change management, you will be capable of leading staff at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues and have a strong commitment to organisational and staff development.

About us

Citizens Advice Watford is an independent local registered charity and a member of the national Citizens Advice network, one of the most recognised advice brands in UK. Our clients are often the most vulnerable in our local communities, all of whom rely on the high-quality advice and information we provide.

Located in the heart of the Watford community, our team of around 60 dedicated volunteers and 14 staff provides advice and support face to face, over the phone, and by email and webchat.

Citizens Advice Watford is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. 145,000 people in the UK have Parkinson’s, and there is no cure - yet.

We are part of a demanding and caring community and their needs drive the support, services, information and advice that we deliver.

We are working at pace to harness the rapid advancements in technology and medical science to improve our services, and develop new treatments that slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s and manage its symptoms and side effects.

Our Chief Executive of 15 years is stepping down, creating an opportunity for an exceptional leader who has the passion, ambition and drive to make a difference for the 1 million people, including loved ones, affected by this relentless condition.

For more information, please contact our recruitment partner, Odgers Berndtson who are managing this vacancy on behalf of Parkinson’s UK.

With unemployment expected to reach new highs and millions already out of work, creating employment and supporting business has never been more crucial. The Work Avenue Foundation (Work Avenue) provides people in the Jewish community with essential lifelong skills to support themselves and their families by helping people into work and supporting the building of sustainable businesses.

Work Avenue helps people to achieve financial independence, with a focus on dignity. In the past year, as well as adapting to deliver our services virtually, we have complimented our key services of Employment and Business Support with new programs to ensure more people in our community can access wider training programs, to empower them to secure employment.

Chief Executive Officer

Work Avenue

Finchley, London

Circa £100,000

We are looking for an inspirational leader to grow Work Avenue to its next level of impact. Working closely with the Board and building on our strong reputation, the CEO will review the current landscape and identify new opportunities to ensure we can reach and support more members of our community. This will include developing our networks with businesses to create win:win solutions to current employment challenges. In addition, the CEO will develop and maintain our relationships with donors and supporters, ensure we continue to deliver sustainable income and build our profile within Anglo-Jewry. They will also provide the leadership and resources for our passionate team, enabling them to achieve the best in their roles.

In order to continue to develop and provide the best possible service for our community, we seek a creative and innovative individual with inspirational leadership experience and a track record of developing organisations to excel, from developing external opportunities to maintaining support for staff. Our new CEO will have worked within or alongside business and will be able to develop new opportunities within the business community. They will also bring experience of building and maintaining a breadth of stakeholder relationships, including funders, and a track record of raising an organisation's profile. As a credible and adaptable leader, the incoming CEO will be a strong communicator and a supportive leader who is able to juggle multiple priorities and the aspiration of a small team with large ambitions.

To download the candidate information pack and for further details on how to apply please download this on the Prospectus website.

If having reviewed the candidate information pack you have any questions, please contact Anna Gardet or Roberta Giubilini at Prospectus with a copy of your CV.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 6th April 2021

Interviews with Prospectus: 12-15th April 2021

Interviews with Work Avenue: 21st April 2021

Refugee Action has supported refugees and people seeking asylum since 1981.  We work with people who have survived war and persecution, following their arrival in the UK. We help them to obtain the support they need to live with dignity. Then we empower them to build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK.

Our vision is that refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.

Chief Executive

Refugee Action

Can be based in London, Manchester, Bradford, Liverpool or Birmingham. Flexible working requests and job share applications welcome.

£72,000 - £76,000 plus London weighting

We work to achieve our vision through working collaboratively with local and national partners to provide front-line services, campaigning to tackle the root cause of problems faced by refugees and people seeking asylum, and working to connect and support other organisations so we are stronger as a sector. 

This is a unique opportunity for an inclusive, courageous, collaborative leader to work with a highly talented and committed board and staff team to develop and drive Refugee Action forward with passion and humility. You will bring a track record of successful leadership in securing systemic change, through campaigns, services and / or capacity building.   We are keen to attract candidates with lived experience as a refugee or person seeking asylum.

Deadline for applications:  Monday 22nd March

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.