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This role is internally known as Senior People Officer
As Senior People Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality People service across SSAFA. You'll provide trusted advice and guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
Based at SSAFA's Central Office in London, the role offers flexibility to work remotely in line with organisational needs. You must be willing and able to travel to the office at short notice when required.
This role is ideal for someone with solid HR generalist experience who is looking for the next exciting step in their career and wants to broaden their experience across:
Unlike many HR roles that focus on a single specialism, this position offers genuine variety and exposure across the People function. You'll have the opportunity to build a well-rounded skillset while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that supports our Armed Forces community.
About the team
You'll join a collaborative and supportive People & Organisational Development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent service and continuously improving the employee experience. We value partnership, professionalism, compassion and inclusion, working together to help colleagues and managers thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with:
This cross-organisational exposure will give you valuable insight into how different teams work together to support SSAFA's mission.
About you
You thrive on building relationships and working collaboratively with others. You enjoy helping people find practical solutions to challenges and can adapt your approach to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues, and managers, balancing empathy with sound judgement, You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
We're looking for someone who:
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 54,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 22 July 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
CRT is seeking a Development Officer to support Welsh coalfield communities to explore and secure ownership of land and buildings, helping strengthen community wealth building in former coalfield areas.
The post will support community organisations with ownership, sustainable economic models, investment readiness and resilience, while capturing learning to inform policy and practice across the UK.
About You
You will have experience in community wealth building, community ownership, regeneration or local economic development.
You will bring strong partnership, project management, communication and reporting skills, with knowledge of Welsh coalfield communities.
Why Join CRT?
Join CRT to protect valued assets, strengthen local economies and share best practice across UK coalfield communities.
Mae CRT yn chwilio am Swyddog Datblygu i gefnogi cymunedau meysydd glo Cymru i archwilio a sicrhau perchnogaeth tir ac adeiladau, gan helpu i gryfhau adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol mewn hen ardaloedd meysydd glo.
Bydd y swydd yn cefnogi sefydliadau cymunedol gyda pherchnogaeth, modelau economaidd cynaliadwy, parodrwydd buddsoddi a gwytnwch, tra'n cofnodi dysgu i lywio polisi ac ymarfer ledled y DU.
Amdanoch chi
Bydd gennych brofiad mewn adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol, perchnogaeth gymunedol, adfywio neu ddatblygu economaidd lleol.
Byddwch yn dod â sgiliau partneriaeth cryf, rheoli prosiectau, cyfathrebu ac adrodd, gyda gwybodaeth am gymunedau meysydd glo Cymru.
Pam Ymuno â CRT?
Ymunwch â CRT i ddiogelu asedau gwerthfawr, cryfhau economïau lleol a rhannu arfer gorau ar draws cymunedau'r DU.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: Full-time
Location: Remote, with at least one all staff in-person meet up annually in the UK
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Benefits: 40 days holiday + 2 activism days + 1 duvet day
Why this role matters
At HOST, we believe that anyone, anywhere, should be able to drive transformative climate and social action - without being held back by operational barriers, financial risk or hostile environments. We host the world’s changemakers so they can focus on delivering the impact only they can create.
The Finance Director plays a critical role in ensuring HOST’s financial management is robust, compliant, transparent and scalable across both our internal operations and our project hosting services. This role brings financial leadership to the organisation, supporting strong decision-making, reliable reporting, effective controls and continuous improvement across our finance function.
The role sits within HOST’s senior leadership and works closely with colleagues across the Delivery, Partnerships, Legal and Engagement circles, as well as the Board, to ensure we can deliver high-quality support to partners while managing risk and using resources well.
The role in a nutshell
The Finance Director leads the Finance Team and is responsible for HOST’s financial management, ensuring strong compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
The Finance Director is part of the HOST Leadership Team and would have line management responsibility for three Finance Managers within the Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee HOST’s financial management, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
Develop and monitor budgets for both HOST operations and hosted projects.
Provide regular financial reporting to the Leadership Team and Board.
Lead efforts to improve financial systems, controls and workflows.
Ensure robust financial oversight of hosted projects and HOST’s internal systems.
Contribute as an integral member of the Leadership Team, bringing financial insight to strategic and operational decision-making.
Manage cashflow strategy, including multi-currency considerations.
Oversee delivery of monthly management accounts.
Develop and report on profitability across HOST’s range of services and offerings.
Support HOST’s strategic direction by working with the Leadership Team on KPIs and organisational dashboards.
Ensure effective, timely and efficient delivery of the following by the finance function:
Records of income and expenditure, including grants, donations, receivables, consultancy receipts and invoices.
Transparent and accurate financial data in finance systems and other interconnected databases.
Regular weekly reconciliation of transactions, including oversight of bills to pay, bank statements and payment service providers for HOST.
Month-end reporting, including management reports and accounts such as income and expenditure statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and KPIs.
Restricted donor financial reports, ensuring alignment with accounting records and donor compliance requirements.
Payroll services for HOST and hosted projects.
Accounting reports for new services.
VAT preparation and submission.
Records of income and expenditure are maintained: grants, donations, receivables, and consultancy receipts, invoices
Transparent and accurate financial data in Xero and other interconnected databases
Regular weekly reconciliation of transactions in Xero, including oversight of bills to pay, bank statements, and payment service providers for HOST
Month-end reporting process by preparing management reports and accounts, such as income/expenditure statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and KPIs
Restricted donor financial reports, ensuring alignment with accounting records and donor compliance
Payroll service for HOST and hosted projects
Accounting reports for new services
Managing VAT preparation and submission
Knowledge and Experience
Proven experience as an SME finance leader
Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Experience implementing financial controls and processes.
Multi-currency cashflow and treasury management experience.
Experience setting budgets and forecasts.
Internal audit experience.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver projects to tight deadlines.
Minimum 5 years’ people management experience.
Excellent knowledge of cloud-based working.
Knowledge and experience using Sage or other similar accounting systems
Knowledge and experience of other relevant software applications, such as Excel, Teams, ClickUp etc.
ESG or sustainable finance experience.
Software implementation experience.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Planning and organising
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Initiative
Confidentiality
Reliability
Leadership of staff
Essential Abilities
Ability to confidently discuss financial narratives with senior leaders and Board members.
Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and time to meet priorities and deadlines.
Ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions to work-related issues.
Able to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of people, including handling queries in a tactful and confidential manner.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to business partner effectively with non-finance colleagues.
Good organisation and administrative skills.
Able to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to undertake a range of financial functions.
What success in this role looks like
Finance systems, reporting and controls are robust, reliable and audit ready.
Leadership Team and Board decisions are informed by clear, timely and useful financial insight.
Hosted partners receive accurate, consistent and responsive financial support.
The finance function continues to improve workflows, systems and reporting as HOST grows.
At HOST, we believe change starts with people who care.
If you’re passionate about building strong financial systems that help changemakers thrive - and want to play a key leadership role in supporting climate and social change around the world - we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
Our client is a Surrey-based charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse through refuge accommodation, advocacy and specialist support services. They help women and children rebuild their lives and move towards a future free from abuse. They are now looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to play a key role in securing the income needed to sustain and grow their impact.
Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising Manager will lead and develop fundraising across the organisation. While trusts and foundations fundraising will be a key focus, the role also offers the opportunity to grow income from corporates, community fundraising, individual giving and other sources. You'll build relationships with supporters and funders, develop compelling funding applications and propositions, line manage the Community Fundraiser, and help shape the future direction of fundraising at the organisation.
This role will suit a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record of securing trust and foundation funding. You will be an excellent communicator, confident building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and comfortable working both strategically and hands-on. Broader fundraising experience across areas such as corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising or events would be an advantage, alongside a genuine passion for supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Permanent
£35,000 to £40,000
Surrey - flexible hybrid working
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If you are interested in applying to this leadership position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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We're looking for an experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role at the heart of CILIP. Working closely with Trustees, Board and Committee Chairs, the Executive Team and the Presidential Team, you will help ensure that CILIP operates to the highest standards of governance, accountability and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and supporting effective decision-making.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Interim Finance Director, the Governance Manager will lead and coordinate governance, compliance and organisational processes across CILIP.
You will be responsible for supporting effective decision-making, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing expert governance support to the Board, Committees and Executive Team.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and is ideal for someone who enjoys driving good governance while ensuring operational excellence.
This is a fixed-term role for 9 months due to organisational planning requirements.
Key areas of delivery:
Governance and Board Support
Lead and continuously improve governance processes, support the effective operation of the Board and Committees, and provide advice on governance best practice.
Policy and Compliance
Oversee CILIP's policy governance framework, coordinate policy reviews and support compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Executive and Organisational Coordination
Support the Executive Team through the coordination of key meetings, events, organisational planning and corporate administration.
Presidential Team Support
Coordinate the activities of the Presidential Team, ensuring effective planning, stakeholder communication and logistical support.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to strengthen governance systems, improve ways of working and promote accountability and transparency across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced governance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders to ensure organisations operate effectively and compliantly.
You will bring:
You'll also be a professional, credible and resilient individual who can work independently while remaining highly collaborative, and who shares CILIP's commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and public benefit.
Desirable: Experience of company secretariat responsibilities, statutory filings, governance or board portal systems, and relevant governance or compliance qualifications.
ABOUT CILIP
CILIP is the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and share our belief in their power to change lives.
Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date CV along with a letter of application (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role based on the role description and person specification by 11:30pm on 26th July 2026
Interview dates:
First interviews will be held on 31st July 2026 via Teams
Second interviews will be held on 5th August via Teams
CILIP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application or recruitment process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Guided by Nene Park Trust's Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy, the Head of Fundraising will lead and develop a comprehensive fundraising programme across all income streams. You will need to be highly competent at applying to Trusts and Foundations, including Lottery funders - our most lucrative channel for charitable income, whilst also able to drive the growth of our corporate and individual fundraising programmes which are at an exciting stage of development.
As the senior member of the Fundraising Team, you will oversee and lead innovative fundraising campaigns, appeals and events, and build and steward lasting relationships with donors, partners and supporters at local and national levels.
You will lead and manage the Fundraising Team, setting clear objectives, supporting professional development and driving high performance aligned to the Trust's values and culture. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will ensure fundraising activity is well-coordinated, compliant and mpactful, helping to secure the income needed to realise the Trust's considerable ambitions.
Key areas of work:
Fundraising Strategy and Planning
Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Funding
Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships
Individual and Community Fundraising
Supporter Relations and Data
Team Leadership and Management
Knowledge, skills and expierence
Why Nene Park Trust?
As Gold accredited Investors in People, we recognise the high level of service we deliver is dependent upon our excellent staff team. That's why we're pleased to offer an extensive rewards package to recognise employees' commitment to the Trust. You can find out more about the benefits of working with us on our website.
More information and how to apply
Please visit the Nene Park Trust website to view the full recruitment pack and apply for this role. Completed application forms should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday 3rd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to become CEO of Rochdale and District Mind and guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of our communities.
About us
Rochdale and District Mind is an independent mental health charity that supports people facing mental health and wellbeing challenges. A part of the national Mind Federation and the Mind in Greater Manchester partnership, our goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination.
About the role
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an empathetic leader to shape our strategy and cultivate a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and support, fostering a spirit of celebration for achievements across all teams.
Your leadership will both shape our strategic vision and deliver our operational plans, ensuring robust governance and championing diversity and inclusivity. You will also spearhead the efficient, effective, and safe management of our organisation, in line with our mission, strategy and values.
Committed to mental health advocacy, you will elevate our impact for service users through meaningful co-production of services and by your ability to build effective relationships with partners and commissioners.
Collaborating closely with our dedicated Board of Trustees and experienced Senior Leadership team, you will oversee resource management, finances, and operations, upholding the highest standards throughout and ensuring our growth and long term sustainability.
About you
Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector.
Benefits:
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Rochdale and District Mind in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV.
Please respond to the following areas in your cover letter:
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
We would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria.
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday July 27 2026, and our candidate assessment schedule is anticipated as follows:
We would like to encourage candidates to apply early for the role where possible.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
REF-229 627
We exist to ensure that people do not face mental health issues alone and can lead their lives free from stigma and discrimination.
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Make a real difference in Hartlepool.
Lead fundraising that changes lives.
Fundraiser – Hartlepool Foodbank (Part‑Time, Fixed Term)
Contract & Benefits
Key Focus
Why Join Us
Apply Send application by 24 July 2026
Interviews: early August | Start: September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“IPSO protects the public interest by promoting high quality journalism and defends the public when editorial standards fall short.”
Charlotte Dewar, IPSO Chief Executive
IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation – is the regulator of most newspapers, magazines, and digital news in the UK. We are a small but influential and high-profile organisation with a clear and important purpose. We place a strong emphasis on personal development for staff and provide excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture.
We are recruiting a communications officer to cover maternity leave within our committed, friendly, and dynamic team.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in delivering IPSO’s communications activities, with a strong focus on digital channels and social media, internal communications, and day‑to‑day management of the IPSO website.
About the role
The key role responsibilities will be to:
Skills and experience
We are looking for an experienced and proactive communications officer to cover maternity leave for a minimum of six months, starting in August or September 2026.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will create clear, engaging content, monitor media coverage, and help ensure IPSO’s communications are accurate, accessible and aligned with its role as regulator of UK digital news, newspapers and magazines.
A personal interest in current affairs and the news industry is a must, but there is no need for a degree or qualification in this area. You will have strong interpersonal skills, an ability to get things done, and you will enjoy working with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.
You’ll also have excellent written skills and superb project management skills.
At IPSO, we want to create a culture which recognises, values, and respects that people are different. We believe that representing the diversity of the society in which we work is fundamental to our goals of protecting people and promoting freedom of expression.
We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where all our people can flourish and reach their full potential. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and we strongly encourage applications from a wide range of people regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender (identity, expression or reassignment), marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief and socio-economic background.
What we can offer you
This is a chance to deliver the communications of a high‑profile, independent regulator at the heart of the UK media landscape working on complex, high‑profile issues relating to journalism, regulation and press freedom.
This contract is for at least six months covering maternity leave. There is a competitive starting salary of £32,960, 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata), and excellent additional benefits.
The role is full-time, and IPSO offers hybrid working to all staff. All staff work two core days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our Central London office; members of the senior management team work an additional day in the office. New staff may be asked to come in for more days while they familiarise themselves with the organisation.
How to apply
Candidates are required to attach a Diversity Monitoring form, which can be found on our website. Please note that although this form is required for applications to be considered, candidates are free to opt out of any questions.
To apply, please read the full job description and forward your CV and you must include a cover letter outlining briefly why you are interested in the role and how you are suitable, along with the Diversity Monitoring form by midday on Monday 27 July.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 6 August in London.
IPSO will reimburse reasonable travel costs for attending interviews. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please include that information with your application. In-person interviews are preferred but IPSO conducts interviews by video call where needed and candidates choosing this option will not be disadvantaged. The job description for the position can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000–£47,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/home-based. Ideally within easy reach of Chelmsford and London. Regular travel to meet colleagues, funders and visit programmes across England.
Reporting to: CEO
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 12pm, 3 August
Shortlisting: 6 August
Interviews: Week commencing 24 August
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sporting Events Officer
Salary: £31,000–£33,000 per annum
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in our City office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Join Team Tommy’s and help save babies’ lives.
An exciting opportunity to join the Sporting Events fundraising team at Tommy’s and help raise over £2.4m towards vital life-saving research to help save babies’ lives. We have a multitude of running, trekking and challenge events in our portfolio, and this role has visibility across all of them. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising events experience and develop their career in a supportive, ambitious team.
As Sporting Events Officer, you'll support the delivery of Tommy’s sporting events programme, helping to recruit, engage and steward thousands of supporters while ensuring excellent event administration and supporter experience. You'll work across participant recruitment, fundraising, supporter communications, event delivery and data management, playing a key role in helping the team achieve its ambitious fundraising targets. [Sporting E...PACK 2026 | PDF]
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Why Tommy's?
Join a passionate organisation dedicated to stopping the heartbreak of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safer for everyone. You'll be part of a collaborative team, gain exposure to a wide range of fundraising events, and have opportunities to develop your career while making a genuine difference.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via CharityJob, outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
For full details of the role, including the complete job profile, responsibilities, person specification and further information about Tommy's, please refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Tommy’s is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.
Closing date: Monday 3 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
Thank you in advance for your interest in joining Team Tommy's. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Head of Operations
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DIRECTORATE: Corporate Services
LOCATION: RLSS UK HQ, Worcester/Hybrid (3 days per week at HQ)
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: HR Manager, Interim Head of Compliance, Head of Business Systems and IT
SALARY: £48,000 to £52,000 per annum
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the national charity supporting communities of all backgrounds to enjoy water safely and be free from drowning. Our vision is to have ‘Communities free from drowning’ and our strategic framework 2025-2030 details our goals over this period.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Head of Operations will play a central leadership role within RLSS UK, ensuring the charity operates effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will lead and support the RLSS UK HR, Business Systems and IT, and Compliance departments and provide high quality decision support to senior managers on areas within this portfolio. This is a strategic and hands-on operational role overseeing key areas of the corporate services directorate.
Our current Regulatory bodies are:
Maintaining and exceeding the standards, policies and procedures of these bodies are essential for ensuring our Awarding Organisation and Awarding Body status with the respective Regulators, enabling us to offer regulated qualifications. We also maintain compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help manage the organisation’s systems and culture needed to support high-quality delivery across a growing water safety education charity.
The role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic organisations, enjoys problem solving and optimising systems, understanding and making sense of complexity, and is motivated by supporting teams to deliver meaningful impact and achieving the organisation’s purpose ‘To prevent drowning, so everyone can enjoy water safely’.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organisational Leadership & Operations
People & HR Management
Compliance
Organisational Systems
Programme & Delivery Support
Other Duties & Responsibilities
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
We are looking for someone who:
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post
Closing Date – 11.59pm, Thursday 23 July 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 30 July 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.