We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

Executive Director

c.£60,000 pa + benefits

Location: London EC2, though consideration could be given for some remote working

The International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005. We facilitate the provision of pro bono legal expertise from our volunteers to government agencies, to civil society groups, to communities, and others, principally, but not exclusively, in Africa. Our key thematic focuses are to combat bribery and corruption, support tax reform, and curb illicit financial flows – areas in which our staff and volunteers have deep technical knowledge and experience – to promote economic justice.

We are client-led and respond to requests from local actors to build their capacity, whether through formal training sessions, workshops, representation, or advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives. To provide this assistance we draw on a bank of highly qualified lawyers from the UK and other countries who offer their services for free. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions. 

The role of Executive Director is a key appointment within ILP. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will undertake full direction of this small but highly effective organisation. This involves managing a small team of staff and interns and a wider network of volunteers, maintaining our reputation as a provider of high-quality pro-bono legal advice, developing the strategic vision and new areas of work, consolidating and strengthening ILP’s institutional basis through effective fundraising, as well as nurturing partnerships with all our stakeholders.

We are seeking a person with experience of innovative applications of the law to achieve policy reform in a sustainable development context; deep expertise in one of our programmatic areas; as well as proven experience in fundraising, budgeting, and programme management. 

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for ILP’s work, building on its existing focus areas and developing new themes, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and programme staff
• Lead on the formulation of new initiatives in line with that vision, as approved by the Trustees
• Manage fundraising efforts and take responsibility for all stages of the fundraising, building relationships with foundations, private law firms, and individual donors
• Identify new opportunities for ILP to develop its portfolio, expand our bank of volunteers and the clients that we have assisted
• Build on our reputation for providing high quality legal support, including by ensuring that goals are met and that quality of delivery is maintained
• Represent ILP in a variety of fora, ensuring our work is communicated to key stakeholders.

Programme Management

• Deliver high quality programmatic work for at least one of ILP’s thematic priorities
• Oversee/manage/support ILP programmes and staff, ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation
• Build relationships with existing and new clients and volunteers
• Oversee the implementation of policies and guidelines for operations
• Oversee all employment obligations including payroll, pensions, employment entitlements
• Oversee the ILP budget and budget process.

Are you suitably qualified for this position and looking for a new challenge? Maybe you are a lawyer and keen to use your experience and knowledge within an organisation working internationally? Or perhaps you have been working for a civil society organisation, and would like the opportunity to bring legal expertise to strengthen the capacity of reform-minded government officials or national organisations to bring lasting change. Whilst this role is advertised as a full-time, permanent position, there could be flexibility for a 4 day week, rather than 5 and this will be discussed at interview stage.

The Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you are interested in joining ILP, please send a covering letter with a detailed account of how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this position, along with your CV by email to our Advising Consultant, Sue Sowerby. Sue will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.

Closing date for applications: 31st December 2020

ILP is an Equal Opportunities Employer • Charity No.: 1114502

The International Lawyers Project is committed to equality in employment and service delivery. Our Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion, marital status, sexuality, age or disability and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.  All those working for ILP are expected to actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of their work.

Chief Executive Officer for the South West MS Centre

Salary: £35k to £45k per annum (pro rata for reduced hours), dependant on skills, qualifications and experience.

Location: at our therapy centre in Exeter with some travel in Devon.

Hours: Full time role (4 days considered)

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is an exceptional and inspirational leader, who has the aspiration, integrity and ability to help us shape the future of our charity.

The Chief Executive will be working with the staff and trustees to provide collaborative leadership and be responsible for the management of the charity. Together with the Chair and the Board of Trustees they will create an environment of growth and create and develop opportunities to enhance our services and our charity.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of small charity management and if possible some clinical/medical management experience.
• Experience of working at a strategic level developing and implementing new services and products.
• Rounded management skills to include risk management, HR and Health and Safety and financial planning.
• Proven commercial acumen and business management and income generation.
• Thorough understanding of marketing and fund raising strategy.
• The ability to build strong networks with potential external sponsors.
• The ability to inspire confidence and develop our vision, cultivating valuable internal and external relationships.

To learn more about our charity visit our website.

We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce.

To apply please in the first instance send your CV and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 5 pm on 18th December 2020. Interview date 26th January 2021. Interviews will comply with social distancing protocols.

Full Time: 34.5 hours a week

Salary: £68,000 - £72,000 dependent on skills and experience

Based: New Anstey House, Gateway Drive, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7XY – (During current lockdown conditions the post holder will be expected to work mostly from home)

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and visionary person for this exciting role with Epilepsy Action, the UK’s leading epilepsy charity.

You will be responsible for overseeing, managing, developing, integrating and co-ordinating all operational activity across the organisation in line with the charity’s current business strategy and charitable objectives.

You will ensure work is cost effective, timely, conforms to relevant standards and best practice and delivers agreed targets; ensuring that the charity’s services are provided effectively and efficiently and within the resources allocated; ensuring the optimum use of resources and the maximisation of income.

As a member of Epilepsy Action’s senior management team, you will advise departmental directors, other senior managers and departments on operational issues and provide strategic guidance.

You will significantly contribute to the consultation, planning and decision-making processes associated with the development and implementation of Epilepsy Action’s services, practices and policies more widely.

We will offer you great flexible working conditions, a range of employee benefits including a contributory pension plan and a commitment to develop your skills and provide necessary training.

For a full description of our requirements and information on how to apply please visit our website via the Apply button.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 30 November at 10am

Interviews: w/c 7 December and w/c 14 December (to be performed remotely)

Job Ref: DCE1120

Epilepsy Action is a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from disabled people.

We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification.  Please show how you meet the essential criteria in the supporting information section.

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic homelessness charity in South London.

The 999 Club is a small, community charity making a big impact on ending rough sleeping in Lewisham. They offer a range of services for homeless people, from those sleeping rough, to those who are vulnerably housed; sofa surfing or living in temporary accommodation. People who have nowhere to live can come to the Gateway centre to have a shower, do their laundry, eat breakfast and can also access healthcare from visiting nurses, mental health workers and health professionals.

The 999 Club Advice and Support service offers guidance so that people can identify what help they are entitled to through housing provision and benefits, and maintains strong links with private landlords willing to accept former rough sleepers as tenants. They also provide individual support, including accompanying people to appeals and court hearings.

999 Club are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join the team on a permanent basis.

Location: Lewisham South London

Salary: circa 60,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

In your role as CEO you will support the Board of Trustees in the development of long-term strategies and the direction of travel for the 999 Club, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organisation. You will be responsible and accountable for securing infrastructural, financial and human resources and ensuring that they are effectively deployed to achieve the organisation's business plan and deliver value for money.

A crucial part of this post will be to develop and maintain effective networks and partnerships with the 999 Club's stakeholders to ensure the organisation delivers its aims and objectives and the needs of its service users. You will be an advocate for the needs of homeless people across the 999 Club's area of operation, actively listening to service users and ensuring there are effective channels in place for their involvement in the work of the organisation including the planning and delivery of its services.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 21st December 2020

First Stage Interview: Thursday 7th January 2021

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About the role

Our Students’ Union is the representative body of students at the University of Bath. We believe that when students come together, they can shape the communities they are part of for the better. Through our student leaders, elected representatives, staff and trustees, we grow and support communities of students as they provide opportunities for others and positively change the world around us.

We support a diverse range of activities, from helping students get their voice heard, providing advice, hosting student groups and offering a range of commercial events and venues, to ensure that students can have the transformative educational experience they deserve.

We enjoy an excellent relationship with our University partner and in recent years have modernised our infrastructure and developed a new cause-based strategy which will help us shape and evolve what we do in new and exciting ways. We have recently taken on two new additional venues which will allow us to provide more spaces on campus and in the city for students to socialise and enjoy extra-curricular activities, with dedicated spaces for art and community outreach as part of this.

Our new Chief Executive will pick up our new strategy as we set about re-inventing the Students’ Union for the 21st century, and help us agree a new bold set of inclusive values that are fit for a modern SU. We can then work towards delivering the ambitions set out in the plan.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal Chief Executive is someone with has high levels of emotional intelligence, who role models inclusive leadership and can thrive when working with multiple stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

We currently benefit from a good financial position but, like most charities, we could benefit from further diversifying our income streams and looking for more efficient ways to deliver our KPIs. It will be important that you have strong financial acumen and experience in income generation and leading sizeable budgets.

We are developing an action plan to help us deliver a structured approach to bringing together all equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in one place; this includes us working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation. We strongly encourage any candidate who has a track record of demonstrating inclusive leadership to consider this opportunity, and especially welcome candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot Partners' website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 6th January 2021

A health charity based in Central London are looking for a Head of Chief Executive's Private Office. The successful candidate would need to ensure the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive are equipped with the support, information, insights and processes to enable them to operate with maximum efficiency, effectiveness and impact in leading the organisation and to enable the Chief Executive to work effectively with the Trustees in ensuring the good governance of the charity.
Key responsibilities
To manage key business processes and projects to ensure the smooth running of the Board of Trustees, Trustee Committees, Chief Executive's Office and the Senior Management Team.
Line management of the Executive Assistant
Proactive management of busy and complex diaries of the Chief and Deputy Chief Executive, and ensuring key relationships are effectively facilitated
Working with colleagues from across the organisation to ensure the Chief and Deputy Executive have full briefing, speeches and advisory support on all meetings, visits and events. Participating fully in those briefings
Respond promptly to letters or enquiries by gathering information, coordination with staff or others, drafting responses, and discusses such requests, complaints or inquiries with the Chief Executive.
Research and follow-up on status of relevant projects or pending issues.
Work closely with the Heads of Corporate Informatics, Programmes and Risk, Health Influencing, Social Policy, Campaigns, Media, Comms and Integrated Governance, in addition to various managers particularly Public Affairs
Monitor the budget, including monitoring variances in the Chief Executive Department budget.
Comply with policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies, for which all employees owe a duty of care both to themselves and others, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Person specification
Extensive experience supporting a high-profile Chief Executive, Director or Board Chair
Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required, liaising effectively at all levels internal and externally.
Excellent administration skills, including minute-taking, presentation and preparation
A positive assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressure and conflicting priorities.
Track record of providing in-depth and timely political, policy, donor and other briefings to a chief executive
Experience of project management
Experience of managing and preparing a budget
Experience of giving presentations.

Closing date: 9AM, Friday 4th December 2020

About the role

The culture of the National Extension College (NEC) is one of friendliness, hard work, informality and respect. We are fortunate to work with staff, authors, tutors, directors and trustees of the very highest calibre. We know that the traditional UK model of education delivery based within schools and colleges doesn’t meet the needs of all, and we are proud to support more than 4,000 students each year to successfully achieve their qualifications and progress into higher education, further training or employment.

Our success is not based on traditional external quality metrics – it is based on students achieving what they set out to achieve.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the most senior staff member, reporting to the Council of Trustees, and leads all aspects of our organisational strategy, finance, risk, commercial development, and the delivery of transformative education through an expert and committed staff team.

With our current CEO’s long and successful career with the organisation coming to an end, we look forward to a new CEO building on Dr Ros Morpeth’s legacy and developing a new strategy for NEC that will see us enhance our offer to students and customers, and extend our national reach and overall presence in the sector.

Who we are looking for

Having been saved from administration by the incumbent CEO in 2011, following NEC’s merger with another organisation, our initial focus was one of survival. We have come a long way since that time.

Now in a much stronger position and through having strategically adapted to market demands, we now look to appoint a new CEO who can build a new strategy and see NEC further develop its national impact and grow our market share.

First and foremost, our next CEO must be an educationalist and truly believe in our charitable mission. You will have expert knowledge of digital learning pedagogies, an entrepreneurial mind-set, and the ability to balance business and partnership development with high-quality education and support for our students.

Whilst this may be your first CEO role, we do expect you to have experience of strategic planning and reporting to a non-executive board. Our Council of Trustees are experts in their fields and have high expectations of the new CEO’s ability to manage future risks, take a strategic view of the opportunities available in the sector, and develop business plans and proposals to help inform long-term decision making.

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot Partners' website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: 12noon, Monday 4th January 2021

OUR AIM

To provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect peoples lives

OUR PRINCIPALS

The Citizens Advice Service provides free independent confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.

Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch (CABR) is an independent registered charity covering the Bromsgrove and Redditch area.

We are a member of National Citizens Advice, the leading UK Advice Charity. The main areas we help our clients with are in debt, benefits, housing and employment and we offer information and advice to a large number of clients to a high, accredited standard of quality. We dealt with 5630 clients in 2019/20 and circa 20000 issues. The core areas are debt, benefits, employment and housing.

LOCATION

Based in Bromsgrove with some travel to key stakeholders within Bromsgrove and Redditch with some flexibility for home working

SALARY – circa £37000 per annum- 37 hours per week.

PERMANENT – FULL TIME

Reporting to the Trustee Board you have overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of advice provided by Bromsgrove and Redditch CA- ensuring we meet the standards required under the Performance and Quality Framework (PQF) and the objectives of the Strategic Business and Development Plan.

Your direct reports will be the CA Service Manager, Senior management team, Paid staff team and volunteers responsible for service delivery.

You will have specific responsibility for all external liaison and activity and will be a proven relationship builder who has exemplary interpersonal skills to strengthen our reputation.

Our network includes National CA, Bromsgrove District Council, Redditch Borough Council, other funders and stakeholders and the local community,

You will have a proven track record of maintaining and developing funding streams to enable continued support for our core service along with specialist service delivery to meet local needs.

You will ideally have managed or been a key influencer on a significant transformation project.

COVID19 has had a profound impact on the delivery of our advice service. Supported by a committed staff and volunteer team we have mobilised home working to continue helping local people in need by phone and email during this period.

Undoubtedly the landscape for local charities has dramatically changed and we are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who can navigate us through the next steps in offering an excellent service to our clients.

If you have a passion to serve your local community and would wish to lead this great organisation in our next chapter in offering excellent service to our clients,then in the first instance please click on the 'Apply' button to  submit your CV with a covering letter on how you meet our requirements.

Please note that relevant candidates will be asked to complete an Application form at a later stage to comply with our application process. 

It is envisaged that interviews will be held online on  either 1st December or 7th December 2020.

WMUK is the only charity in the UK focused solely on Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM), a rare type of blood cancer. It is a slow growing, incurable cancer with its own distinct characteristics that require specialist treatment and care in centres of expertise. Around 400 people are diagnosed each year in the UK, with around 4000 people living with WM.

WMUK is a small, agile and ambitious organisation. We are looking for a new CEO to lead us through the next phase of our development. You will have the experience and energy to lead the delivery of WMUK’s five-year strategy and our plans for the future. Supported by an engaged Board of trustees, you will have the opportunity to develop new areas of work, help establish exciting new programmes, and ultimately make a real impact for our WM community.

We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and presence to provide highly effective and inspiring leadership.

An understanding of and empathy with health issues would be an advantage as well the ability to lead technological change through digital technology and social media.

The post holder will be articulate and influential and be proficient at presenting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The role is perfect for an experienced CEO within the charitable sector who is seeking a new challenge, or someone with senior level experience in a relevant environment who is looking to step into their first CEO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and accountability for WMUK aims, strategy and business plans, resourcing, organisation and operational planning and delivery of performance management.
• Delegate to, support and empower the team in delivery of their work.
• Identify and lead on strategic relationships with key stakeholders implicated in the success of WMUK’s plans in order to drive and support business objectives.
• Design, implement, and lead on transformational strategic initiatives and projects, in particular research and policy.
• Be the external face of the organisation, champion and effectively implement the WMUK brand, profile and messaging, and play a key role in positioning WMUK as a leading authoritative voice on WM and rare diseases generally.
• Actively seek election to and effectively represent WMUK on relevant highlevel committees and task-forces aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit support from and steward philanthropic and high-level donors.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate: 

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at Director/CEO level or equivalent
• Working effectively with a Board of trustees
• Leading across different disciplines, teams and projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the medical, research and associated academic environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the policy environment and the NHS, particularly in relation to medicines regulators.
• Successful experience of influencing and developing partnerships with a range of senior external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of fundraising, including Trusts, major donors and community fundraising.
• Detailed understanding of charity finances and the legal and constitutional responsibilities of a not-for-profit organisation.
• Good knowledge of developing and maintaining robust governance.

Skills and abilities

• Capacity to lead, inspire and motivate high performing teams.
• Engagement skills, including the ability to persuade and influence, build high value partnerships, and act as an ambassador for WMUK.
• Experience of developing and leading the implementation and delivery of a mid to long-term strategic plan.
• Excellent financial acumen and skills including the preparation and control of budgets, and a proven record of driving financial and operational growth.

Personal style and behaviours

• Excellent team player with a collaborative leadership style.
• Self-starter with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Diplomatic style with a personal demeanour that instils trust and confidence quickly.
• Collaborative and participative leadership style.
• Confident, resilient and forward-thinking.
• Committed to putting people affected by WM at the heart of our organisational strategy. 

The above is provided for guidance, is not contractual or an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have. The role may be changed in line with the requirements of WMUK at any time after discussions with the post holder. 

Please submit your CV, along with a written application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role 

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential
candidates at the earliest opportunity.

We’re a small national charity, representing our movement of specialist member Rape Crisis Centres. We amplify the voices and promote the needs and rights of women and girls who’ve been impacted by sexual violence and abuse of any kind at any time.

We’re looking for a feminist woman, committed to substantive equality, anti-racism and anti-oppression, with the skills and knowledge to ensure RCEW is well-managed, resilient and highly regarded.

We particularly welcome applications from Black and minoritised women.

Flexible location, with regular access to Leeds and London

If you think you could be our next CEO, we’d love to hear from you.

Find more information about this opportunity in the full CEO Brief on the Rape Crisis England and Wales website.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday 14 December 2020

First round of interviews and selection activities: week beginning 11 January 2021

*We require the post-holder to be female - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies. RCEW and member Rape Crisis Centres provide women-only safe space for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK. 

Summary of the role: 

Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of Muslim Aid and lead Muslim Aid into its next phase of development and growth. The post holder will provide vision and leadership to Muslim Aid and the leadership team to ensure that the objectives of Muslim Aid are implemented.

The post holder will be responsible for building strategic partnerships and representing Muslim Aid in the sector, media and high-level key stakeholders. The post holder will grow Muslim Aid’s profile by promoting the impact it makes in the countries we work in.  

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be:

• To provide effective leadership to Muslim Aid and be responsible for the management and administration of its strategic, policy and accountability framework laid down by the Board of Trustees.
• Together with the Chair enable the Board of Trustees to carry out its duties and responsibilities in the oversight, management and proper governance of Muslim Aid.
• To have overall responsibility for income generation and funding through sustainable and reliable income streams via government agencies, institutional donors, public donations, trusts and high net worth partnerships and collaborations.
• To develop, foster and manage effective relationships and Muslim Aid’s profile with internal and external stakeholders.
• To actively liaise and communicate with all legal, regulatory, government and non-government agencies and other key organisations on behalf of Muslim Aid.

About You:

You will have inspirational leadership skills, a proven track record of business development and a strong passion for serving humanity. You will have senior management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, with an understanding of effective program development, advocacy with some fundraising credentials.  You must have a clear and proper understanding of Islam in order to adhere to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. You must have sound knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in order to effectively manage charity funds.

To be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering a plan to develop the organisation in a systematic approach – one that aligns strategy, people and processes and builds effective new systems.
• Experience in creating a financially sustainable organisation with diversified income streams.
• Ability to create a durable bond between our donor communities and wider mainstream society by anchoring our programmatic work domestically.
• Ability to generate new opportunities and skills to identify and realise key partnerships and funding.
• Ability to lead in influencing and advocate on behalf those we help to raise awareness amongst the communities we work in. Convene and participate in meetings that advocate for change, increase awareness and support for the causes we support.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a focused and inspiring CEO who will enjoy full strategic responsibility in leading Muslim Aid during a period of transformation. You will build on, lead and mentor the leadership team to deliver exceptional results. This role is an exciting opportunity of developing an organisation driven by innovation, data and digital to improve the organisation’s performance, program delivery, efficiency and donor satisfaction.

You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check and an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants we may be unable to contact you, but if you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in contact with yo

Centre for London is seeking a new Chief Executive who is passionate about cities and public policy to support our committed team and deliver our strategic vision. 

As Chief Executive your role will vary from day to day, from meeting and sharing ideas with policymakers, to fundraising for new projects, writing persuasive opinion pieces for newspapers, chairing panel discussions and leading motivational sessions with the team.

There has never been a more pressing need for politically independent thought and reliable evidence-led research to guide the capital through the present crisis and the challenging years ahead.

You will join Centre for London just as a new mayoral term gets underway and will ensure our ideas have traction within City Hall through London’s recovery and beyond. You will lead the team as we undertake our largest engagement programme yet through our London Futures review, which aims to build a vision for London’s future with Londoners. You will develop the next phase of our strategic plan, creating a sustainable business model, and will be ready to work with the team to raise the funds necessary to achieve our mission.

Application information 

If you are excited about this opportunity and fit the criteria we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Applicants are asked to submit:

• A blog that would be appropriate to be shared on Centre for London’s website to share your thoughts on the role of a think tank like Centre for London in addressing the city’s critical challenges. The blog should be 500 words maximum, saved as a PDF with your initials as the title. This will be reviewed without reference to your personal information.
• A CV and cover letter, which should show how your experience and achievements to date would make you a suitable candidate for this role. Your file should be saved as a single PDF with your initials as the title. It should be no more than four pages in total (including both the CV and cover letter). 

The process will include two interviews with trustees and the opportunity to meet with members of the team. These interviews will be conducted over Zoom or Microsoft Teams, unless applicants have access issues that require use of a different platform. We will speak with all candidates and will share some of the interview questions ahead of the interview.

Full details of application process can be found on our website.