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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity operations and finance professional to join as our inaugural Operations and Finance Manager. As we continue to grow our impact, we are seeking an exceptional Operations and Finance Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Chair to help strengthen our operations and oversee our finances. This is a role combining strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery. You will, support our Chief Executive and Executive Chair to develop and implement organisational strategy while ensuring our people, systems, governance and finances support the effective delivery of our mission. You will join a close-knit team that punches above its weight, with real influence on policy affecting millions of babies worldwide. If you're an experienced charity operations and finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We review applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow St Luke's corporate partnerships programme. The Corporate Partnerships Officer will play a leading role in generating new income and developing relationships with businesses whose values align with our mission. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships that support St Luke's work through sponsorship, charitable giving, employee fundraising, volunteering and wider social value initiatives.
This role will focus primarily on new business development and income generation while supporting the development of long-term, mutually beneficial corporate relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Partnership Development
· Identify, research and prioritise prospective corporate partners whose values, CSR, ESG and social value objectives align with St Luke's mission
· Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects using effective prospect research, networking and outreach activities
· Develop, cultivate and convert relationships with business decision-makers and corporate stakeholders
· Secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities that generate sustainable income and community impact
· Deliver agreed income targets and partnership KPIs
· Generate new opportunities through networking, referrals, events and direct engagement
Proposal Development and Income Generation
· Develop compelling and tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, presentations and pitches
· Create funding opportunities across St Luke's programmes and services including digital inclusion, employment and skills, health and wellbeing, food security and social isolation initiatives
· Negotiate partnership agreements and secure financial support from businesses
· Work with colleagues to develop innovative and attractive corporate engagement opportunities
Relationship Management
· Support the successful onboarding of newly secured partners
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and achieve their partnership objectives
· Identify opportunities to increase partner engagement through employee fundraising, events and volunteering
· Support partnership renewals and the longer-term development of corporate relationships
Marketing and External Engagement
· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of St Luke's corporate partnerships offer
· Produce engaging partnership materials, impact reports, case studies and promotional content
· Represent St Luke's at networking events, business forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings
· Act as an ambassador for St Luke's and promote the organisation's values and impact
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate records of partnerships, prospects, meetings and income activity using CRM and reporting systems
· Monitor progress against agreed targets and KPIs
· Provide regular reports on pipeline development, income generation and partnership activity
· Gather and communicate impact data and stories that demonstrate the value of corporate support
General Responsibilities
· Promote equity, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of the role
· Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and organisational policies
· Attend meetings, events and occasional evening/weekend engagements as required
· Undertake other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all of the following key competencies during the selection process if you are shortlisted.
Essential Experience and Skills:
· Experience of generating income, securing partnerships, winning new business or delivering against sales targets.
· Experience building and managing relationships with external stakeholders.
· Experience producing persuasive proposals, funding applications, presentations or business pitches.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
· Ability to identify opportunities and take initiative.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
· Experience using databases, CRM systems or fundraising platforms.
· Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Essential Knowledge and Attributes:
· Understanding of, or strong interest in, corporate fundraising, business development, sponsorship or partnerships.
· Understanding of, or interest in, CSR, ESG and social value agendas.
· Commitment to the values and mission of St Luke's.
· Genuine interest in community development and social impact.
· Professional, enthusiastic and results-focused approach.
Desirable:
· Experience within the charity, voluntary or community sector.
· Experience of corporate fundraising or sponsorship.
· Knowledge of the London business community.
· Experience organising networking or stakeholder engagement events.
· Experience supporting employee volunteering or community engagement programmes.
We're looking for someone with experience of verging or similar church support work to provide Maternity Cover for up to 12 months. Starting in December 2026 the successful applicant will be involved with major services and events marking the Centenary of both the Cathedral and Diocese of Portsmouth.
Good social skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own inititiave. The ability to work closely with and relate well to all Cathedral staff, ministry team, congregation, volunteers, visitors, and members of the general public will also be required.
The two Assistant Vergers and Precinct Officers (AVPOs) carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of the Head Verger and Precinct Manager. Work includes: the careful setting up and delivery of all liturgical matters; ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all working in, visiting, or using the Cathedral and Cathedral House and precinct and ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the Cathedral for all.
Essential experience and skills
- Sympathy with the Christian faith.
- At least one year’s experience as a church or cathedral verger or in a similar role.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a range of duties including practical ‘hands- on’ work.
- Attention to detail and an ability to assess priorities including when under pressure.
- Understanding of liturgy or willingness to learn.
- Ability to be a good team player and work collaboratively with Ministry Team, staff and volunteers.
- Willing to work alone.
- Good administrative and IT skills.
- Good understanding of the importance of security, maintenance and health and safety.
- Good social and communication skills.
- Have an open and welcoming attitude to all including volunteers and members of the general public.
- A trained First Aider (or willing to be trained upon appointment to an appropriate level).·
- Ability to work flexibly over seven days and evenings including holiday periods.
Desirable experience
- A communicant member of the Church of England.
- Previous experience in a liturgical capacity.
- Experience of working in an environment where paid and voluntary staff work side by side.
- Experience of delivering events.
- Experience of caretaking duties.
Personal qualities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and imagination.
- In sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.
- Highly collaborative.
- Ability to lift and carry furniture, climb stairs, walk, and stand unaided for significant periods of time and work at height.
- Ability to work with senior level colleagues and with the general public.
- Committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity.
- Committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.
Benefits of working at Portsmouth Cathedral:
- Generous leave allowance of 27 days (pro rata for part-time posts) plus all public holidays
- Employer pension contributions of 7%, 1% employee contribution
- Commitment to professional development and training.
- Cash health plan
Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary). An enhanced DBS is required for this role, and face or online training will be required.
Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.
Closing date for applications: 23.59 Sunday 11 October
Interviews will be held on Monday 19 October in person
Candidates invited to interview will be send a short application form and Confidential Declaration Form to complete.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rays of Sunshine, recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, is looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our small, ambitious and collaborative team.
This is a varied part-time role at the heart of the organisation, working closely with the CEO to provide high-quality executive support and help coordinate governance, projects, organisational priorities and key operational activity.
You will be joining Rays of Sunshine at an exciting point in our development, with a clear focus on strengthening how we work, delivering our ambitions well and continuing to grow our impact for seriously ill children and their families.
This is much more than a traditional diary-management role. You will work closely with the CEO across a broad range of priorities, helping to create structure, maintain momentum and ensure important actions are followed through. The role will involve coordinating meetings, briefings and actions; supporting Committee and governance processes; helping to keep key organisational projects on track; and providing practical support across operational activity.
You will also play an important role in the wider rhythm of the organisation, helping to coordinate team meetings, collaborative sessions, away days, staff engagement activity and actions arising from staff feedback.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident working independently. You will need excellent judgement and absolute discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. You will be someone who can anticipate what is needed, take ownership of tasks through to completion and build strong relationships with colleagues, Trustees, advisers, partners and suppliers.
Our team is small, values-led and ambitious. We value collaboration, kindness, accountability and a willingness to get stuck in. Because of our size, everyone has a visible impact, and this role will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of an organisation, understands how to keep things moving and takes pride in doing the small things exceptionally well.
Experience in governance or the charity sector would be helpful but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with strong EA or senior coordination experience, excellent judgement and the ability to bring structure and pace to a busy environment.
At Rays of Sunshine, we brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families through magical wishes, hospital services and our wider Wish Community. This is an opportunity to use your skills in a role where the quality of your work will directly support the effectiveness and impact of the charity.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews held on a rolling basis on or before 8 October 2026. An immediate start is desirable, so early applications are encouraged.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator
Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.
Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.
Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.
We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.
Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.
Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose and Offer
We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.
You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.
✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.
✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.
✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.
✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.
✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.
Areas of Work and Responsibility
Executive support to the CEO
· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.
· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.
Leadership and governance coordination and support
· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.
· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records.
Workstreams and projects coordination
· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.
· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.
· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.
Administration, systems and information management
· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems.
· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.
Communication and stakeholder support
· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.
· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation.
· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.
· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.
· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.
· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.
· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.
Personal and professional attributes
· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.
· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.
· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.
For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
@CommSaversCLASS bring people together to drive social change and reduce inequalities through practical, community-led solutions.


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Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is looking for a Director of Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for our community-based services. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring services are high quality, responsive to local need, financially sustainable and delivered in line with contractual, legal and organisational requirements.
The role will provide leadership and oversight to relevant Contract Managers, Team Leads and service teams, ensuring effective performance management, contract delivery, budget control, risk management, partnership working and continuous improvement. The postholder will contribute to WCT-wide strategy and work closely with the CEO, fellow Senior Leadership Team members and the Board of Trustees.
About Worcester Community Trust
Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is a registered charity that runs six community centres across Worcester, providing facilities and services for people of all ages. We aim to be at the heart of thriving communities — connecting people, building confidence, and empowering positive change.
Our services aim to increase feelings of wellbeing, reduce loneliness and isolation, offer specialist support for survivors of domestic violence, support people into training, education and employment and work with people to deliver local services especially for young people, families and older people.
Vision: To work with residents to build communities where people feel connected, supported and empowered
Mission: Bringing Communities Together by enabling the provision of services and activities for all.
Our values:
- Collaborative – we acheive more together with local people and partners.
- Inclusive – we welcome diversity and value uniqueness.
- Ambitious – we drive progress through innovation and creativity.
- Delivering Excellence – we invest in our people and infrastructure to provide high-quality services.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategic Leadership and Service Development
- Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to WCT’s organisational strategy, business planning and future development.
- Provide strategic leadership for the community-based services portfolio, ensuring services remain relevant, effective and aligned with WCT’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Use service data, community insight, evaluation and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and growth.
- Work with the CEO and colleagues to identify funding and partnership opportunities that support the sustainability and development of services.
People Leadership and Management
- Lead, support and develop managers and team leads within the service area, setting clear expectations and ensuring effective supervision, performance management and communication.
- Promote a positive, accountable and inclusive culture that encourages teamwork, professional development, initiative and continuous improvement.
- Ensure staffing structures, deployment and resources are appropriate to contractual requirements, service demand and available budgets.
- Support recruitment, induction, development and, where required, formal peoplemanagement processes in line with WCT policy.
Contract, Performance and Quality Management
- Oversee the implementation and delivery of multiple contracts, grants and commissioned services across the community-based portfolio.
- Ensure clear systems are in place to monitor outputs, outcomes, quality, contractual milestones and service-user experience.
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative information and produce clear, accurate reports for funders, commissioners, the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Ensure subcontracted or partner-delivered activity is appropriately monitored and managed where applicable.
- Address underperformance promptly and support managers to implement effective improvement plans.
Financial Management and Sustainability
- Lead the development and management of service budgets, including budgets of significant value, ensuring expenditure remains within agreed funding and organisational parameters.
- Monitor income, expenditure, forecasts and variances in partnership with the Head of Finance & Resources and relevant managers.
- Ensure resources are used efficiently and that services demonstrate value for money and financial sustainability.
- Contribute to funding applications, tenders, business cases and service-costing activity where required.
Risk, Governance and Compliance
- Identify, assess and manage risks relating to service delivery and ensure significant risks are escalated through WCT’s organisational risk-management arrangements.
- Ensure services comply with contractual requirements, WCT policies, data protection requirements, safeguarding arrangements and relevant legislation and guidance.
- Contribute to the development and review of organisational policies and procedures within the postholder’s areas of responsibility.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and information-governance standards.
Partnerships and Representation
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders, statutory agencies, VCSE organisations, local communities and other partners.
- Represent WCT professionally at strategic and operational partnership meetings, networks and forums.
- Promote collaboration across WCT services and with external partners to improve pathways, reduce duplication and strengthen outcomes for local people.
- Protect and enhance the reputation of WCT in all internal and external relationships.
Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Organisational Responsibilities
- Actively promote a culture in which safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and ensure
concerns within the service area are managed and escalated in accordance with WCT
procedures. - Adhere to WCT’s safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR, equality, professional boundaries, social media and Code of Conduct requirements.
- Complete mandatory training and maintain the knowledge required for the responsibilities of the role.
- Promote equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for employees, volunteers, partners and service users.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the post, as reasonably required by the CEO.
- Adhere to WCT’s safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR, equality, professional boundaries, social media and Code of Conduct requirements.
- Complete mandatory training and maintain the knowledge required for the responsibilities of the role.
- Promote equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for employees, volunteers, partners and service users.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the post, as reasonably required by the CEO.
For full details including a Person Specification, please download the Recruitment Pack here
What you get…
- Be part of an amazing, welcoming passionate community.
- Put your skills to use to create positive social impact.
- A voice and input into shaping and influence services and decisions.
What we offer…
- Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for PT staff) plus an extra day of birthday leave and two additional self-care days
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Access to Westfield Health which provides a range of benefits towards health & wellbeing as well as support with essential healthcare (after completion of probationary period)
- Free Parking
- Life Assurance and a pension contribution of 3%
- Access to professional bereavement and probate support
- An annual celebration and investment review
- A blue light card scheme
Representing the City
WCT is committed to equality of opportunity, fairness and inclusion, and to being representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
To work with residents to build communities where people feel connected, supported and empowered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Who we are
We are OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Proudly led by and for our community, we are here to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ person affected by cancer. Our passion to support others is born out of personal experience; we understand what it’s like to not see yourself reflected in the services you use, and feel like you are left in the margins at a time when you most need personalised support. That is why we host peer support, educate healthcare professionals and help to shape national policy so that nobody has to go through cancer alone.
The position
The Chief Medical Officer is one of three new senior leadership roles we're creating alongside our CEO, the first time OUTpatients has built a leadership team of this kind. Although the role is part-time, just one day a week, its influence is not: you'll be the clinical conscience of everything we produce, and a trusted voice for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer within the NHS and medical sector.
Working at the intersection of oncology and LGBTIQ+ health equity, you'll ensure our resources, training and peer support are always backed by rigorous clinical evidence and safe, reliable quality standards, giving our small team the confidence to support people safely. Beyond quality assurance, you'll act as a trusted spokesperson and policy voice, opening doors within the NHS and cancer sector that a patient-led charity alone cannot.
Working closely with our incoming Chief Operating Officer and Head of Fundraising & Business Development, and reporting directly to our CEO, your clinical judgement will directly shape how safely and credibly we're able to grow.
To learn more about the role, please read the attached Job Description.
We exist to improve the experiences and outcomes of LGBTIQ+ people living with and beyond cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who can help us grow our fundraising and generate vital income to support our work with unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead on developing fundraising opportunities, from researching trusts and foundations and preparing high-quality funding applications, to building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters.
About the role
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding opportunities and help us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers.
Your work will include:
- Researching trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities
- Preparing funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest
- Developing community fundraising and individual giving
- Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Developing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities
- Supporting local people and groups who want to fundraise for us
- Preparing reports for funders and helping us demonstrate the impact of their support
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, business development, grant applications or income generation, alongside strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and shares our commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.
Please visit our website to download the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced leader to support and the assist the Board of Trustees to carry out the objectives and fulfil the mission of Roshni Ghar.
Job Title: Chief Executive
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Office based, Keighley BD21 2JH
Responsible to: Roshni Ghar Board of Trustees via the Chair of Trustees
Language: Requirement for this position, is the ability to speak Urdu, Punjabi or Bangla.
Disclosure: The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (Working with Vulnerable Adults and children)
Exemption: This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. (Due to the nature and sensitivity of the client group, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder be a woman. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.).
About Us
Roshni Ghar provides a culturally appropriate service to support the mental health needs of ethnic minority women in the Airedale area of Bradford Metropolitan District.
We utilise a service user informed approach that promotes recovery and well-being through participation, inclusion, and choice.
We help to tackle inequalities and promote equality and diversity in partner organisations.
We strive to continuously adapt and improve services to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the community served.
Our core services
We provide culturally and spiritually sensitive support for ethnic minority women experiencing mental and emotional distress, empowering them to engage more responsively with mainstream and other relevant services where they may experience barriers.
We do this through 1 to 1 key working, group work, including peer group support, promoting a better understanding of mental distress and mental health promotion and illness prevention, signposting and working with other services to promote the equality and diversity agenda.
We support and enable an active service user voice not only in developing our own services, but also in service development for other health and social care organisations.
We encourage social inclusion and promote access to educational and vocational opportunities.
We also provide a safe space for women to explore issues relevant to their mental health and well-being.
Key objectives of the post
The new CEO will enthusiastically support and assist the Board of Trustees in carrying out the objectives and fulfilling the Mission Statement of Roshni Ghar, work within and promote the service user led ethos of Roshni Ghar.
They will maintain and develop high-quality services which aim to reduce the emotional and mental distress experienced by ethnic minority women and exceed the current funding levels in order to expand the organisation. They will continue and further develop the commitment to ensure that Roshni Ghar provides a range of culturally appropriate activities and services and continue and further develop the strong track record of community engagement and the strong emphasis on partnership working.
Key areas of responsibility
- To have overall responsibility for operational, service and performance management issues.
- To provide support and help assist in the development of all members of Roshni Ghar.
- To be responsible for ensuring an excellent level of communication between all stake holders of Roshni Ghar.
- To be responsible for modelling and encouraging an attitude of trust, support and respect towards and between all parties involved in the organisation.
- To take overall responsibility for developing, implementing and reviewing policies and to ensure that all policies relating to induction and training are adhered to.
- To work alongside the Board of Trustees to continuously improve quality standards and the reputation of Roshni Ghar.
- To work closely with the Company Secretary and Chairperson to ensure that all actions are taken in accordance with the Articles of Association and applicable charity and company law.
- To participate in regular supervision and line manage a number of staff, students and volunteers
The CEO will work closely alongside all internal stakeholders of Roshni Ghar to plan, implement and evaluate the organisation’s Business Plan, as well as alongside the Board of Trustees to seek out, develop and evaluate new business opportunities. They will seek out and acquire new fundraising opportunities and, equally, to promote our services citywide.
This role will also improve and develop effective relationships with partner organisations, establish and develop profitable relationships and partnerships with funders, community mental health teams, and the wider voluntary sector and actively endorse and positively promote Roshni Ghar across all aspects of the media.
Management responsibilities will include ensuring financial sustainability and growth of the organisation and ensuring that Roshni Ghar continues to meet the high standards set by Funders. The CEO will be responsible for all activities relating to human resources and work alongside the Board of Trustees to develop and implement all organisational policies and procedures. They will also actively ensure that all feedback procedures and communications are operating effectively and perform any other tasks as identified by the Trustees, and commensurate with the grade of this position.
The successful candidate will have a relevant professional qualification, proven experience in leadership and developmental management in one or more organisations, experience of managing Budgets, Risk, Quality and safety as well as experience of leading outcomes-based management processes. They will be able to speak Urdu, Punjabi or Bangla , will have worked in a mental health setting with ethnic minority women and will be familiar with changing statutory care funding requirements and the social, medical and public health models of mental health.
Essential skills and abilities for this position include resilience, high level interpersonal and relationship building, communication and presentation skills, financial scrutiny, people management skills, interpersonal and relationship building skills alongside data analysis, reporting and data use.
The CEO will be committed to service-user involvement in the design, delivery and review of services, an inclusive approach which welcomes and relates to people from many different backgrounds, have a positive attitude towards those with mental health difficulties and able to respect and value people unconditionally and an optimistic and motivational for people with mental health difficulties.
The closing date for this position is 23:59 on Tuesday 6th October.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our online portal to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Working as part of the operations team, the you will help maintain the systems, processes and practical foundations
that enable the organisation to function effectively. This includes supporting people operations and HR administration,
leading on governance and advisory meeting administration, acting as the first point of contact for IT queries, and helping
FEA’s events run smoothly.
Acting as a trusted point of support for colleagues, you will help create a responsive and well-organised
working environment where staff, trustees and members feel enabled to do their best work. The role requires exceptional
organisation, sound judgement and a genuine pride in quality. By ensuring that the practical aspects of the organisation
run reliably and well, you will help create the conditions that allow the Fair Education Alliance to deliver its
mission and drive progress towards a fairer education system.
No child’s success should be limited by their socioeconomic background.
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Ready to shape the future of the UK's nuclear profession? Come and lead our events programme, volunteer communities and income-generating partnerships.
The Nuclear Institute is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Events and Communities Director. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, driving member engagement, growing income and strengthening the professional networks that support nearly 6,000 members across the nuclear sector.
What you'll do
· Lead a nationally recognised portfolio of conferences, awards, webinars and events
· Grow sponsorship, partnership and commercial income
· Support and develop thriving member communities and volunteer networks
· Own budgets, forecasts, pricing decisions and financial performance
· Build relationships with senior industry stakeholders and corporate partners
· Lead and inspire a small, high-performing team
What we're looking for
You'll be a confident leader with experience in events, partnerships, membership, commercial growth or community engagement. You'll bring strong commercial judgement, excellent relationship-building skills and a track record of delivering results.
Why join us?
· Fully remote working
· Flexible and compressed working options
· Performance-related pay
· Private medical insurance and pension
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Your birthday off
If you're excited by the opportunity to grow income, strengthen professional communities and help shape the future of the nuclear sector, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, contact CEO Robert Gofton
We are the professional membership body dedicated to nuclear, representing over 5500 professionals, and upholding professional standards for nuclear.
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About HCL:
Open 51 weeks a year, HCL provides accommodation for a Nursery, a professional kitchen and community Café and a flexible space with rooms to hire for a range of activities providing educational and health and social activities such as hosting community meetings and refugee services, a venue for blood transfusion services and a polling station, ESOL and adult learning and social events, bingo and lunch clubs and dancing classes all aimed at combating social isolation, loneliness and anxiety.
Strategic Leadership
- To create a deliverable strategic plan, identify and respond to major external issues.
- Translate our vision into clear operational goals, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
Financial & Governance Oversight
- Stabilise HCL Financially.
- Rebuild relationships with external partners through collaborative working.
- Develop a funding plan for future stability.
- Seek to negotiate Heads of Terms on the lease of the building from Salford Diocese by 2030 or have developed a relocation plan or closure of the centre.
Team Management
- Lead, inspire, and support the management team.
- improve staffing wellbeing, motivation and esteem,
- Implement a plan of continuous professional development.
Partnerships
- Advocacy: Represent HCL publicly, raising awareness of our cause with media, stakeholders, and the community
- Represent HCL at key meetings with existing and potential funders and stakeholders.
- To develop a partnership collaborative strategy across the local voluntary sector, building networks, reducing duplication of and creating effective efficient well governed services for the betterment of the lives of our community.
Core duties are:
- Work closely with and support the Board in the overall strategic, financial and organisational development to secure its long-term sustainability.
- Financial planning, management and reporting.
- Identify funding opportunities and deliver bid development.
- Support Board development in line with modernising effective board Governance.
Organisational Management
- Lead the delivery of new projects and contracts once funding and contracts have been secured, ensuring the provision of all appropriate monitoring information.
- Work with the Senior Management Team to plan the effective delivery of services to ensure the highest possible standards are achieved.
- Ensure the effective delivery of services, by the deployment of staff and volunteers, which is value for money.
- Lead a whole company approach to promoting and publicising the range of activities and services available to the local community.
Operational Management
- Be responsible for HCL's day-to-day operation including, health & safety, safeguarding policies and procedures, customer service and the relationship with our landlord.
- Ensure that all HCL's relevant legal obligations are met.
- Support the use of IT and digital media across HCL's work by ensuring IT systems are secure, well maintained and managed with a development plan to meet HCL's needs.
People
- Co-ordinate and contribute to staff recruitment, selection processes and contracting.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of staff, identifying, organising and supporting team and individuals' training and learning and development opportunities.
- Lead and manage HCL's equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and equal opportunities strategies and practices.
- Promote and ensure good practice and compliance with relevant employment law and health & safety regulations in HCL's building and any external sites where staff are working.
Legal and contracting
- Be responsible for legal compliance and good practice across HCLs business processes in line with charity and company law.
- Monitor HCL's funding agreements ensuring accurate and timely reporting to funders.
Please see the Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
We are recognised as the wellbeing hub for Haslingden, providing services that respond to local community needs.
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Would you like to join our caring and ambitious team, using your strong communication and organisational skills to provide an excellent supporter journey, underpinned by positivity and empathy?
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We are undergoing significant changes, with a transformational new strategy to multiply our income, ultimately funding research that will find a cure.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused person who enjoys getting things right, communicating with others and making a positive difference to the supporter experience.
This is an Officer-level role, ideal for someone with experience in administration, supporter care, fundraising, marketing or a similar role who is looking to develop their skills and build a career in charity fundraising and marketing. You don’t need to be an expert in legacy or In Memory fundraising - what matters most is that you’re curious, willing to learn and confident working with both people and processes.
As part of our Legacy and In Memory team, you’ll play an important role in delivering excellent supporter care. You’ll have a varied mix of responsibilities, from processing donations and correspondence and responding to enquiries from existing and future supporters, to supporting marketing campaigns, identifying and supporting the production of marketing materials and helping us build strong, lasting relationships with our supporters.
You’ll be someone who takes pride in providing a high standard of stewardship, is comfortable managing administrative tasks and can communicate with warmth, sensitivity and empathy - particularly when supporting people who are remembering someone they have lost.
Our team is ambitious and curious, and we’re always looking for new ways to grow income and supporter engagement through legacies and In Memory giving. You’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas, learn from others and contribute to a positive team culture where we support and challenge each other to do our best work.
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine organisation, communication, creativity and purpose, while developing your fundraising and marketing experience and helping the Macular Society make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What we provide in return
In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 27 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
Macular Society is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability in the covering letter/application email
• Where the minimum (essential) criteria have been met, we will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and welcome applications from all parts of the community, in particular people with lived experience of sight loss.
We offer a flexible approach to working in this role, including the potential opportunity to work compressed hours over fewer days, or spreading out the hours out across the working week.
It is important that you can work from our Andover office for all, or some, of your hours, in order to process and fulfil postal correspondence and donations.
To apply: Please email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the job description and person specification
In line with our value of “Showing we care”, we ask that the covering letter is written in your own words and not heavily reliant on AI-generated content.
Closing date: 23.59, Monday 28 September 2026
Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the published date.
Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026
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Post purpose
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Carer Voice and Engagement Officer to join our team at The Carers' Centre.
This rewarding role will help ensure that unpaid carers have opportunities to share their experiences, influence local services and see the impact of their involvement. Working with adult carers, young carers and young adult carers, you will coordinate participation activities that are welcoming, meaningful and inclusive.
You will build relationships with carers, colleagues and partner organisations, creating opportunities for carers to shape services, raise awareness and contribute to positive change. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting people, supporting others to build confidence and ensuring lived experience helps drive improvement.
By ensuring participation is inclusive, well organised and genuinely influential, you will help strengthen the voice of carers across Bath and North East Somerset while contributing to the continued development of The Carers' Centre and the wider caring community.
Key responsibilities
Carer Voice and Participation
- Coordinate and support Carers Voice, Young Carers Council and other participation forums.
- Assist in the delivery of age-appropriate engagement activities that build confidence and participation skills.
- Encourage carers from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and influence services.
- Ensure carers receive feedback about how their involvement has made a difference.
- Support carers to participate in service improvement, consultations and decision-making opportunities.
- Promote meaningful and inclusive involvement across all services.
Engagement and Community Connection
- Build positive relationships with carers, partners and community organisations.
- Coordinate requests for carer involvement from local services and partner organisations.
- Support carers to represent lived experience within local groups, networks and projects.
- Work with colleagues to create accessible and welcoming opportunities for involvement.
- Promote the value and impact of unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.
Communications and Development
- Coordinate participation communications, updates and engagement opportunities.
- Develop positive working relationships with local organisations, community groups, statutory services and partner agencies.
- Support carers to build confidence and develop skills through training and lived experience opportunities.
- Work with colleagues to promote participation and celebrate the difference carers make.
- Encourage involvement from carers who may not traditionally engage with services.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions and support provided.
- Collect monitoring data, feedback and outcome information in line with organisational requirements.
- Support the delivery of programme evaluation activities.
- Utilise organisational systems, including Salesforce, to record activity and outcomes.
General
- Adhere to the Carers’ Charter and provide a professional carer-focused information, advice and support service.
- Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and actively participate in shaping future delivery.
- Undertake safeguarding training, adhere to organisational safeguarding policies and follow all safeguarding procedures.
- Take responsibility for ensuring communications and record keeping comply with GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
- Ensure that you work within The Carers’ Centre policy framework.
- Recognise the importance of fundraising and positively contribute to organisational sustainability where appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties, in consultation with your line manager, as are consistent with the responsibilities of this post.
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