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Age International's vision is a world where every older person is included and valued. Its mission is to inspire and channel UK and international support so that older people in challenging situations across the world can improve their lives.
The CEO of Age International provides leadership to a committed and dynamic charity which champions the rights, and improves the lives, of older people in low- and middle-income countries.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Age International at a pivotal moment for the rights and wellbeing of older people globally. As CEO you will provide inspirational leadership to an organisation with a strong reputation, deep expertise and a clear purpose: to ensure that older people everywhere can live with dignity, security and choice.
While the current strategy is defined, you will deliver this and then shape a new, ambitious strategy in years to come, working to influence policy, mobilise resources and nurture powerful partnerships that bring about lasting change.
With credibility, compassion and determination, you will champion the voices of older people internationally and lead Age International into its next chapter of impact and influence.
Please view the attached role description for full details.
Person specification:
Essential:
* Strategic vision, forward-looking, clear-thinking strategist able to read the environment and lead strategy processes.
* Passionate, values-based leader, committed to advancing the rights of older people.
* Senior leadership and governance experience in a complex organisation, preferably in the charitable / NGO sector.
* Strong experience of international development and humanitarian programme development and management, and related policy issues.
* Experienced income generator with financial acumen.
* Collaborative, relational team builder and manager committed to diversity equality and inclusion, able to use soft-power to build support.
* Partnership-builder creating impact greater than the sum of the parts.
* Confident external affairs representative, manager of stakeholder engagement and spokesperson, including for the media.
* Advocate and confident influencer able to drive policy change
* Engaging and effective communicator and campaigner, able to explain impact, inspire support and grow profile.
* Calm manager of change who is both agile and pragmatic.
* Thrives working in a small team on a big mission.
* Willing to travel internationally on programme monitoring visits and for conferences.
Desirable:
* Understanding of UN processes, health system strengthening, income security and social pensions, able to articulate the impact of gender discrimination and climate change on older people internationally.
* Experience as a CEO or of overseeing organisational management, policies and compliance.
* Technology and digital skills.
* Experience of leading public change campaigning.
* Experience as a Trustee.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
The closing date for applications is 14th September, 2026.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Anonymisation
Please submit your CV as a Word document. It will be anonymised by our recruitment system.
Please provide a supporting statement that explains how you meet the competencies in the job description. Age UK acknowledges that AI may be used to support applications, however we expect candidates to personalise their experience, knowledge and skills. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
Please do not include your name, or any other personal information in your supporting statement, to assist our inclusive recruitment process.
Please do not use heavy formatting for either your CV or supporting statement, as the system is unable to anonymise these.
All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if you are invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Safeguarding
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
- Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Personal attributes:
- Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
- Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
- Excellent judgement
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.