Deputy CEO
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience) 
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract 
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 
Location: Brockley, South East London; at the moment we are working flexibly and remotely

Childnet is a children’s charity with a mission to help make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people. Since 1995 we have had a positive impact with our empowering, youth-led, evidence-based, collaborative approach to empower children and young people to use the internet safely and positively.

We are looking to recruit a Deputy CEO, a key role within the organisation that provides the opportunity for hands-on as well as strategic working. It is a full-time position and works across a range of exciting projects and activities at Childnet. This role would suit an enthusiastic team player who is passionate about making a positive difference for children and young people online.

In this role, you will

• Work collaboratively as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), comprising the CEO, Business Manager and Deputy CEO, and attend trustees meetings.
• Lead on the development and implementation of Childnet’s fundraising strategy, alongside the Business Manager who provides the HR function.
• Manage the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as the Programme Manager for the Childnet Digital Leaders team, supporting them to deliver engaging programmes, communications and marketing.
• Work closely with colleagues across the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), acting as a Deputy Director and working closely with our partners the Internet Watch Foundation and SWGfL to ensure that the UK Safer Internet Centre achieves its goals to educate and support the general public, educators, families and young people to stay safe online. A significant part of your role is to coordinate Safer Internet Day

Some of the skills you will need are

• Experience of programme and project management – including planning, development, implementation, evaluation and reporting
• Effective team leadership and/or line management experience
• Demonstrable fundraising experience and success, including proposal writing for corporates and charitable trusts, and for UK and local government
• Experience of financial and budget management (including setting, monitoring and reporting on team and/or project budgets)
• Experience of working with children and young people

In return at Childnet, you can enjoy a range of employee benefits including a generous employer’s pension scheme of 10% and annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus statutory holidays.

For further information, please click the apply button!

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 3rd November 2021.  
Interviews: Will be held via Zoom on 11th November 2021, with second round interviews on 18th November 2021.

This new post of Executive Director will focus on raising the profile of Breck Foundation with the aim of increasing awareness of the educational programme and growth of the Foundations work.  They will identify opportunities and secure further funding through stategic and commercial partnerships, sponsorship, trusts and foundations.  Through effective leadership they will oversee its developmet into a robust and resilient programme, giving leadership to the Breck Foundation, raising its public profile and brand awareness through media and PR strategy.  They will ensure all policies, procedures and systems are compliant with relevant best practice and legislation, as well as following Charity Commission guidelines diligently.

They will build strategic relationships with Ministers, political decision makers, and technology companies to influence future technology and safeguarding policy.  They will build relationships with relevant NGO's, media and potential partners to grow awareness and campaigning.  They will develop an ambassador/patron programme to enhance the profile and awareness of Breck Foundation.

Through organisational leadership they will advance on business and financial planning for the Breck Foundation whilst strengthening reporting of performance.  They will support the board of trustees to ensure sound governance of the charity including management of risk.  They will increase the resilience of the Breck Foundation, leading on the organisational development, staffing requirements, staff performance and working planning, team building, training and development.  The will build the fundraising strategy and approach ensuring compliance with the Fundraising Regulator as well as securing a broad income base.

Through effective management they will increase the awareness and understanding for the programme with parents and children through proficient promotion and communications.  They will hold oversight and development of Breck Foundation education progamme including the Breck Ambassador Programme to ensure the rigorous maintenance of quality standards across the programme.

They will be a passionate and proactive leader with a commitment to safeguarding children and  building the charity to improve children's online develpment and resilience.

Sense about Science is a unique campaigning charity that has turned the case for sound science and evidence into a popular cause. It has launched important initiatives to expand and protect open discussions of evidence, including Transparency of Evidence to secure openness for the public about the evidence behind policy, AllTrials, a global campaign for the reporting of clinical trial results; ‘Ask for Evidence’, which engages the public in requesting and making sense of evidence for claims; and Making Sense of Risk, a global self-education initiative for communities. It has challenged practices and changed the behaviour of governments, media and corporations in the use of scientific evidence.

This is a new senior role, created to support the director and increase our leadership team to build substantially on these gains and meet ambitious goals for public empowerment with evidence know-how. This will include, in addition to the above, international development of our work on data science accountability, a UK inquiry into the evidence people needed during the pandemic and internationally promoting a public-centred approach to official statistics. The Campaigns director will both lead on the planning and delivery of significant areas of campaigns, research and policy work, with direct reports from the policy, research and communications team, and deputise for the director in these areas.

Job description

The campaigns director will:

• Have primary responsibility for maintaining and promoting progress achieved in campaigns to improve discussion of evidence in public life. These include AllTrials, libel reform, the Maddox prize, Evidence Matters in parliament and transparency of evidence in government decision making.
• Lead our Ask for Evidence campaign, developing a renewed strategy that builds on the national ambassador scheme and resource hub.
• Develop and direct a programme of comment based on our experience, approach and values.
• Ensure our communications have the impact we require in a wide range of arenas, including government and media and among our expert networks and members of the public who support and donate to our work.
• Support the director on our global campaign to establish ‘evidence know-how’ as a duty of nations, with a particular focus on data science, statistics and risk.
• Support the director in the preparation of influential meetings and activities; and deputise for the director in internal and external activities, meetings and talks.

The role will involve:

• Representing Sense about Science and building relationships with community, research, government and media organisations, including convening and leading meetings and presenting at events.
• Writing effective reports and communications.
• Ensuring that the work of the team reflects our tone and approach and helps to achieve our goals.
• Integrating responsive decisions with programmed work.
• Engaging other organisations in efforts to achieve our charitable objectives.
• Supporting the effectiveness of the director and board, and contributing to the overall goals of the charity by:
  • Providing good assessments of progress and early warnings of conditions that may affect it.
  • Ensuring effective management of the policy, research and communications team, supporting staff to develop plans and the skills and confidence to deliver them. 
  • Working closely with the Head of programmes and operations to manage the planning and delivery of Sense about Science’s strategic objectives, financial needs and organisational goals.
  • Trouble shooting, problem solving and finding ways to make our incredible networks and small resources achieve the best outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to achieving the aims of Sense about Science
• Significant experience in investigating issues related to evidence, policy making and society – including securing participation and information, and presenting research and insights in a way that is influential and accessible.
• A bold and competent approach to research methods, evidential standards and assessing and analysing information.
• A portfolio of well-written reports, briefings and presentations.
• Experience in running presentations and training.
• Experience in speaking, chairing and interviewing, with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in supporting director and board level activity.
• Competence in managing relationships and resources in an effective, imaginative way, suited to a small charity.
• A university degree and good general knowledge of public life
• Confidence and unflappability

However, if you don’t have a CV that matches all these requirements but you are absolutely convinced you are right for the post, feel free to write to us to make the case. There is great scope in this job to develop the role.

Salary £65,000 p/a. Central London (W1). Will include some travel and out of hours activity.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter no longer than one page by 5.30pm Wednesday 20th October.

We expect to receive a large number of applications for this post. So, unfortunately, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.

We are continuing to work with a small Exeter based charity, Balloons, who work hard to support children and young people (C&YP) affected by bereavement in the Exeter, Mid and East Devon areas.  The charity is now ready to appoint their second Chief Executive Officer on the retirement of the incumbent CEO Sara Bennett, to enable them to grow and develop their services further to continue to reach those C&YP who need them. We had hoped to attract candidates who could offer qualifications and experience in counselling/therapy but now realise we need to be throw our net a bit wider and are keen to hear from candidates who can offer leadership experience gained within an organisation that supports children and young people. 

We are looking for someone who can lead the charity into the future, using their expertise and knowledge to drive, innovate and enhance the business of Balloons. Applicants will have previous strategic management experience and be effective operationally. They may have some knowledge and experience of the delivery of psychological wellbeing services. Interested applicants should bear in mind the small size of the charity.

More specifically we are seeking:

• Degree level education and maybe a relevant qualification in clinical or therapeutic practice, as well as a business, management, or leadership qualification.
• Able to demonstrate successful leadership of a non-profit organisation.
• Innovation, vision, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional people management skills.
• A track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategies.
• Financial acumen.
• Previous experience of working with a voluntary board of trustees.
• Previous experience of leading an organisation which uses volunteers.
• Knowledge and experience of psychological wellbeing and safeguarding processes when working with C&YP.
• A genuine interest in this area of work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that a long-term strategy is in place for financial and operational security, and that the charity is fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance the level of funding available to the charity.
• Have responsibility for day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Work with the clinical management team to ensure that effective processes are in place so that the charity remains responsive to the needs of grieving C&YP
• Lead, manage and support the staff team to maximise their personal contributions.
• Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.
• Seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the charity.
• Oversee the use of digital technology.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected charity delivering meaningful and valued services to C&YP, and to lead a small staff team to ensure they continue to grow and flourish both as part of the organisation and individually. 

If you would like to play a key role in the future of Balloons, please see the recruitment process in the attached Information Pack

The role

This is a really exciting time to join our team at Breast Cancer Now. Having recently launched our new Turning the Tide strategy, we’re more focused and determined than ever to make an impact for people affected by breast cancer.

We’re looking for a Press & PR Manager (maternity cover) to join our ambitious Press, PR & Celebrity Team and play a key role in cementing our place as the ‘go to’ organisation for breast cancer. Focusing on our Services & Influencing charitable work, the right person for the role will build the charity’s profile, championing our bold, challenging, patient-focused and expert voice. This includes securing targeted coverage for our policy and campaigns work to influence decision makers, getting important health messages out to healthcare professionals and the public, and ensuring anyone affected by breast cancer knows that we are here for them the whole way through via our life-changing support services. You’ll create and collaborate on powerful stories and will have innovative ideas about how to get cut-through in the media so our stories get heard in a competitive environment.

About you

You’ll be great at building trusted, influential relationships with colleagues across the charity up to senior management and CEO level, and with journalists, external contacts across the services and influencing arena, and advocates and ambassadors of Breast Cancer Now. You’ll work collaboratively and at pace, without compromising on quality of work, to keep our services and influencing work front and centre of our press and PR activity.

An impactful writer for a range of audiences and across different channels. You’ll have a detailed understanding and passion for policy and campaigns, public health and support services work, along with a creative approach and instinctive sense for what makes a good ‘news’ story, and use your experience and expertise to put Breast Cancer Now at the heart of the external news agenda around breast cancer through both proactive and reactive work.

You’ll be excited to join our ambitious, focused and supportive wider Fundraising, Communications and Engagement Directorate which has a focus and drive to reach and engage more people than ever before in our work and to develop our fundraising to continue to be a sustainable organisation for the future. You will play a key role as a manager within this Directorate. We have an open and supportive learning and development culture and are all taking a hybrid approach to working with a mix of working from home and from the office.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives, and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Thursday 28 October 2021 at 9am

Interview date Virtually via Microsoft teams Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 November 2021

Location - Flexible (across Oxon, Bucks and Milton Keynes).

Connection Support is excited to announce a new post being created to implement our charity’s latest strategy to generate and diversify its income. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, professionalism, personable and persuasive communication both in person and writing to the process of establishing a distinct, charity focused fundraising strategy to generate supplementary income through grants, individual givers, events and other means, during this very exciting time for us.

From a fundraising/charity background, you have experience and a proven track record of fundraising from individual and company donors and grant making organisations and can facilitate people to plan and work together so that income generation targets are achieved.

You will be part of our senior management team working together to help us to reach more vulnerable people and make a greater difference to peoples lives.

Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.

Our Centre of Excellence, delivered in partnership with NCFE, is the first of its kind launched in the UK in 2020, and cited in the Government’s Skills for Jobs white paper as being a high-quality development programme. The programme draws on our unique insights into global skills systems to over 80 countries and nations to mainstream excellence in skills development. Through our partnership with NCFE, we are transferring innovations in teaching and training to educators, influencing standards of practice across technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Central to the programme is our team of High-Performance Skills Coaches, who lead the development and delivery of a transformative workforce development programme drawing from a global network of experts. They train, coach and mentor educators across various institutions to supercharge the quality of teaching, training, and assessment, embedding world-class practices and techniques.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on their industry expertise in digital skills, engineering and manufacturing or green technology and their experience in TVET, by having access to a global network of experts and a mandate to bring that learning back into the UK.

The successful candidate will also receive professional development through training, coaching and mentoring to support them in the role of High-Performance Skills Coach.

At WorldSkills UK, we have big ambitions to help the next generation, our education system, and the economy.

We are working to help create a world-class further education system that tackles vocational snobbery head on, so more young people get better opportunities and are not written off because going to university isn’t right for them.

We are working to showcase that the WorldSkills UK way of mainstreaming global best practice is working to drive up standards in training, helping more young people and employers succeed.

We are working to help create a more inclusive skills system that gives more young people from diverse backgrounds a better chance of success in work and life.

We are a unique platform working with leaders in education, business and governments across the UK and our partners across the world.

As an employer ourselves we aim to be truly inclusive, offering a hybrid and collaborative working culture. We pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and are happy to discuss flexible working options with suitable candidates. Although operating from a London-based headquarters, we welcome applications from candidates across the UK and will always consider requests to work from other locations on a case-by-case basis subject to business requirements.

Join us, if you are ambitious to shape the future of further education, change lives and help create a world-class skills economy for the UK. Because when young people succeed, we all succeed.

WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, we are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers succeed.

We are a proud member of WorldSkills, a global movement of over 80 countries. WorldSkills supports young people across the world via competitions-based training, assessment and benchmarking, with members’ national teams ultimately testing their ability to achieve world-class standards in the biennial ‘skills olympics’. The insights we gain from training as part of this global network help us raise standards across the UK.

At WorldSkills UK we strongly value equity, diversity and inclusion and recognise that it is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. WorldSkills UK is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those from diverse groups, such as women, members of the BAME and LGBTQ+ communities, to join us as at WorldSkills UK.

We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process for candidates to perform to the best of their ability.

An exciting opportunity has come up to join NELFT and lead its NHS Charity, Health Way Foundation, for a 12-month period. Health Way Foundation is a growing charity supporting NELFT to provide exceptional care for its patients and staff. Through fundraising, donations and grants we fund projects, non-essential equipment and activities that improve environments, support innovation and enhance wellbeing in order to help patients access the best possible care when they need it the most. We work with volunteers, partners and colleagues and provide an important link between the Trust and its communities.

There may be some requirements to attend in person on occasion (e.g. for a specific event or for an occasional meeting perhaps) but the majority of the role can be carried out remotely