Director Of Communications Jobs

Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese.

About the Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 88 parishes, including the Channel Islands, Rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Faith, our mission is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church and to highlight the inspiring work of our parish communities in sharing the Gospel and building God’s Kingdom. We have recently launched our Ten-Year Mission Plan You Will be My Witnesses which will shape the diocese over the next decade.

Job Purpose

The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. This includes representing the Catholic church teaching positively, optimising multi-channel communications to reach a wide constituency, supporting key departments, managing media relations, and leading on crisis communication planning and response.

Providing high quality written management reports about the communications function using key performance indicators is part of the postholders responsibility.

The role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, promoting the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church.

The Postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the Diocesan Bishop to support the delivery of the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan “You will be My Witnesses” and to provide an excellent operational day to day communications function.

Please note there is a travel requirement, you must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Hybrid/Flexible Working by agreement with the Line Manager. Core hours in office to be confirmed on appointment. Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Key Internal and External Relationships

• Bishop of Portsmouth
• Chief Operating Officer
• Bishop’s Office
• Clergy, Directors, and Senior Officers of the Diocesan Curia
• Fundraising Manager
• Catholic Schools and Academies office
• Parish Priests and Administrators
• Committee Chairs (e.g., Bamenda and Caritas)
• Catholic Media
• Local Media
• Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Communications

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Communications Strategy

• Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
• Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
• Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.

 

External Communications

• Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
• Drafting material appropriate for publication.
• Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
• Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
• Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about handling.
• Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
• Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
• Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
• Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
• Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.

 

Internal Communications

• Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
• Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
• Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
• Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.

 

Website and Digital Presence

• Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
• Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
• Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.

 

Support to Key Departments

• Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
• Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
• Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
• Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'.

Meeting Attendance and Reporting

• Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
• Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
• Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
• Professional approach to Online meetings.

Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
• Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.

 

Ad Hoc Duties

• Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.

Values

• Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
• Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.

 

Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
• Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
• Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
• Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
• Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
• Experience in budget management.
• Clean Driving Licence and own transport. 

Desirable

• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
• Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
• Experience in Charity sector communications. 

Want to find out more?

Please refer to the attached Applicant Briefing Pack - Communications Manager for more information and contact details, if you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role with the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth's Chief Operating Officer.

The main responsibilities for this role will be for the management and strategic development of the key functions within the resource directorate, which are Finance, Facilities and Estate Management, Human Resources and Corporate Governance.

As a member of the director level Leadership Team you will bring foresight to short and long-term goals to enable the charity to remain agile in a volatile and competitive market.

This role offers a great opportunity to make a substantial contribution to shaping the future of Combat Stress and we are looking for tenacious and ambitious individuals who want to make a mark and transform veterans' lives.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead the Resources Directorate, managing the Directorate budgets and staff resources providing reports to the Executive Teams, Board as required.

The Director of Resources will be a member of the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services, Director of Resources, Director of Fundraising and Director of Communication and Strategy. The Clinical Director will have a standing invitation to attend the Executive Team Meetings when deemed necessary.

The Director of Resources will also be a member of the Operational Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services and Clinical Director.

Lead the implementation of transformational projects which are Resources Directorate led, input to the implementation of transformational projects which are led by other Directors as required.

Finance

Develop medium term financial plans to support the delivery of Combat Stress's strategy and ensure financial sustainability.

Lead the management of Combat Stress's balance sheet and financial reserves, ensuring that the general reserves are maintained at an appropriate level to manage the charity's financial risk and designated funds are managed so that capital is available when required to meet strategic development needs and other requirements.

Lead the investment strategy, ensuring that effective investment management and monitoring is in place.

Lead the pension strategy, ensuring that this continues to support the recruitment and retention of a skilled and committed workforce. Lead the management of the legacy Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, liaising with Trustees as required.

Lead the management of the charity's tax obligations including VAT and corporation tax and oversee the completion of returns.

Oversee the production of budgets, management accounts for the charity and the trading company monthly and the provision of financial services for the charity including treasury, payroll, expenses, pensions and general, purchase and sales ledgers ensuring that those operate efficiently and in accordance with agreed standards and performance indicators.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across finance delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

People

Oversee the development of people within the charity including appraisals, performance management, training, recognition and succession planning.

Oversee the implementation of changes which affect staff numbers or reporting lines within the charity.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across the people team delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

Company Secretary

Act as the Company Secretary, ensuring that the organisation fulfils all statutory and other requirements in relation to its financial statements, Annual Report and Accounts and all other necessary compliance.

Lead the risk management process for the charity, working with the Directors to identify risks and mitigating actions.

Ensure that proper insurance arrangements are in place to cover potential risks and liabilities.

Oversee the setup and recording of committee and board meetings.

Oversee the project management processes for the charity.

Hold the responsibility for statutory regulations including the Data Protection Officer and Money Laundering Officer.

Property

Lead the provision of suitable office, community, consultation, storage and training space to meet the charity's needs.

Lead the portfolio management of property to optimise its value to the charity.

Oversee the day-to-day management of the charity's property including managing leases, maintenance, gardening and cleaning.

What we offer:
You will work within a much loved charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

• 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Death in Service Scheme

About Young Westminster Foundation:

The Young Westminster Foundation was established in 2017 to support young people growing up in Westminster to have healthy, safe and bright futures. The foundation is a cross-sector partnership, working with youth organisations, schools, businesses, funders, government and Westminster City Council and is part of the wider YPF network supporting children across North-West London.

We are a membership organisation, supporting local youth organisations through grants, training, research and networking opportunities. Forging partnerships with businesses, public sector partners, individuals and major funders, our work helps strengthen services for all young people Westminster.

Our aims:

• Members: Helping youth clubs and youth organisations to thrive
• Partnerships: Fostering a community who care about Westminster’s young people
• Funding: Generating long term investment for youth organisations and young people in Westminster
• Knowledge: Listening, learning and sharing

​The Role: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Communications and Engagement to join the team and be part of the Senior Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the charity's communications, focusing on building our profile as well as outreach to our growing community of member charities, businesses and strategic partners. You will ensure YWF's voice is impactful and authentic, blending creativity and strategy to elevate our organisation's presence and strengthen its relationships with young people, member organisations, the public and partners.

 You will cover digital, events and external communications, working closely with the team. This is a permanent part-time role (3 or 4 days per week) with flexible working options.

This is a hands-on role working within a small and busy charity. The scope of the role is varied and will evolve as YWF continues to develop, but will broadly involve the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the CEO, create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote the charity’s work and to maximise opportunities of key partner engagement
• Take stock of our current communications activity and lead efforts to elevate the charity's visibility and profile, including reporting and acting on analytics from the various platforms
• Oversee and implement communications across all platforms, including digital, print, and events. This includes creating regular business and member newsletters, website updates and events comms
• Oversee branding and communication guidelines, ensuring that staff are supported to follow and adhere to them
• Working closely with our Business Development Lead to support corporate fundraising efforts
• Work with our Evaluation and Data Specialist to develop communications proposals and maximise the use of in-house and external data
• Work closely with the team to develop compelling stories and formats and align communications strategy with the charity's mission and objectives
• Work closely with the Westminster Youth Hubs supporting them in their marketing and communications, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing and helping build capacity
• Work closely with external agencies, including videographers and photographers, to create engaging content for YWF
• Work closely with our partner YPF Young K&C on the development of the OurCity Website
• Supporting the YWF Social media intern in the creation of content and templates aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring high quality is maintained
• Line Management of YWF staff
• Where appropriate, represent YWF at events

​Who Are We Looking For?

• We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
• Understanding of strategies to grow influence and elevate an organisation's profile by fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Proven experience in developing and executing communications strategies, content development and creation of campaigns, including culturally sensitive communications that resonate with diverse audiences
• Proven experience in gathering, analysing and leveraging analytics to inform and enhance communication strategies and engagement initiatives
• Understanding of organisational branding
• Proven experience of managing social media accounts, websites and marketing tools including Canva and mailchimp
• Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower YWF team members
• An understanding of the charity sector and children and young people and the issues facing both

​What else?

Interpersonal skills – you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have experience of developing relationships with a range of people

Mucking in – working in a small team with tight resources you will not be shy about helping out with getting things done but in return you will get flexible working arrangements and a fun working environment

The cause – you will be passionate about our vision to support children and young people and be aware of the issues young Londoners are facing

At YWF we offer an attractive package of benefits to our staff. This includes:

• Competitive pay package and pension scheme
• Annual leave – 28 days plus Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Sabbatical scheme
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion:

Young Westminster Foundation works with and supports diverse communities. Our member organisations are grassroots non-profits supporting young people in our communities. Many of these organisations are led by global majority groups.  As YPFs we work with our members to elevate their work and voices. We recognise the impact of poverty and racism on our communities and aim to work actively alongside communities rather than ‘doing to them’ and take an intersectional approach.  We also acknowledge the additional impact of discrimination experienced by women, disabled people and LGBT+ people of the global majority. As part of our commitment to equity, inclusion and cultural competency across our network, we ensure diverse communities are represented and supported in our organisation and structures and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Accessibility: Please note that our office is located on the second floor without lift access.

Application: As part of your application, please upload a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience and skills profile.

We're Transforming Lives for Good, a national Christian Charity that helps churches to bring a hope and a future for struggling children. At an exciting time of growth, we're searching for a Director of Marketing, Communications and Advocacy to oversee and manage all aspects of our marketing and communication strategy. This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead a department, different projects and influence across the organisation. As a Director, you will be part of the Core Team and involved in the wider leadership of the charity.

You will be part of a team that campaigns and communicates the work of TLG through a variety of channels and will champion brand awareness, creativity and consistency throughout the charity. You will also have a passion for advocating on behalf of struggling children and developing our influence in this area. As a growing charity, we are focused on becoming a household name in order to make substantial difference for struggling children across the country and we are expectant for the impact the successful candidate will bring to this role.  If you are passionate about telling the TLG story and raising awareness of the issues that children are facing in the UK today, we'd love for you to get in touch.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Initial Interviews (Online) - 10th February 

Final Interviews (In Person) - 24th February 

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and a commitment to making a real impact? Elrha is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Operations to drive our organisational effectiveness, ensuring that our systems, processes, and teams support the delivery of high-quality and impactful work in a constantly changing environment. 

About the Role 

As a key member of the Directors Group, you will lead our finance, HR, grant management operations, procurement, and governance functions. You’ll work closely with our Directors Group and Board of Trustees to ensure sustainable growth and operational alignment with our mission and values. Your leadership will help us build strong relationships with funders, steer effective change management, oversee organisational risk management, and drive improvements in efficiency and compliance. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and support high-performing teams to deliver operational excellence across finance, HR, procurement, governance and grant management. 
• Provide strategic leadership on organisational risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness. 
• Drive the implementation of systems and processes to enhance efficiency and support our vision. 
• Collaborate with the Board and senior leadership to align operational priorities with our strategy. 
• Champion Elrha’s values and lead our commitment to becoming a climate-responsible organisation. 

What We’re Looking For 

You’ll bring significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, HR, and operational management, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector. You’re a proven leader, skilled at driving organisational change, managing complex funding streams, and fostering an inclusive and productive culture. With excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, you’re adept at navigating challenges and delivering results. 

We offer: 

• Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required. 
• As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours. 
• Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (25 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform. 

Note for applicants: 

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• Please read through the Information for Candidates document as well as the Job Description for further information to support your application and complete your personal statement. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 
• We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a very high volume of applications. 

Closing date:  2nd February 2025 

Interview dates:  18th & 19th February 2025 

The Goldsmiths Company is reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. As part of this evolution, we are seeking an experienced and passionate leader, with charity/ not for profit experience to become the first Director of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation.  

A contemporary company with deep roots in the past, the Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies. Founded in 1327 and now with a 1600-strong membership, the Company has contributed to national life for seven centuries. It advances the trade and craft of silversmithing and jewellery through training, exhibitions and public engagement. It also operates the London Assay Office, which protects trade and consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals. 

Philanthropy has been at the heart of the Company’s work since 1327; the current Goldsmiths’ Company Charity was founded in the 19th century. Today, supported by its endowment, it makes grants of c. £3.5 million each year.  The Goldsmiths Company is now reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. Marking this evolution, the charity will be called the Goldsmiths’ Foundation and is recruiting for its first Director. 

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s mission is to transform life-chances by supporting technical and vocational education through grant-making and advocacy. With a focus on goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery and allied trades, it will support skills and training in the creative industries and other fields, as well as general charitable endeavours. 

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They will support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they will manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they will cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Role purpose

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they also cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Management

• Work closely with the Foundation’s Chair and maintain a strong working relationship with the Trustee Board, supporting them in development of the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Manage grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Keep the Board informed on progress against objectives and on delivery of outcomes and impact. 

• Support the Foundation’s Advisory Group (a group of Goldsmiths’ Company members who are experienced in grant-making), including preparing summaries of applications received, and providing guidance on assessing grant applications. 

• Work closely with the Chief Executive / Clerk, Director of Finance and other colleagues in the Senior Leadership team to ensure alignment and coherence across all the group’s activities. 

• Manage, develop and empower the Foundation team to deliver high-impact funding programmes. 

• With the Board, ensure ongoing effective and compliant governance in line with current good practice, to include an annual review of the Foundation using the Charity Governance Code. 

Grant-making and Impact Reporting 

• Oversee and manage delivery of the Foundation’s grant-making programme, ensuring alignment with current best practice in philanthropic funding. Prepare grant-making policies, manage calls for applications, and analyse applications for review by the Advisory Group and Board of Trustees.

• Keep up to date on current topics in the third sector to ensure that the Board of Trustees is informed, and the Foundation can respond appropriately. 

• Identify strategic funding needs and gaps in the Foundation’s areas of interest to inform current and future grant allocation and proactive initiatives. 

• Oversee and monitor funding beneficiaries, cultivating a strong partnership approach to ensure delivery against agreed objectives. 

• Work closely with the Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre (one of the Foundation’s principle beneficiaries) to ensure strong delivery and positive impact in fulfilment of its mission. 

• Lead and direct the Foundation’s overall approach to impact measurement, evaluation and reporting, including commissioning research and summative and formative impact reports.

External Relationships 

• Proactively develop and maintain external relationships with existing and prospective grantees, other funders, representatives of the craft and trade, training and education institutions, and the wider charity sector. 

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on devising and executing an effective communications strategy to raise awareness of the Foundation’s activities and positive impact. 

• Represent the Foundation externally at charity, creative industries and membership events. 

Finance & Investments 

• Set, monitor and manage the Foundation’s annual budget for approval by the Trustees. 

• Attend and report to the Finance and Risk Committee, Court of Wardens and Court of Assistants (Board equivalent) meetings, as required. 

• Attend Investment Committee meetings, as required, contributing to effective stewardship and management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, including ESG considerations. 

• Oversee the Management Services Agreement with the Goldsmiths’ Company and annual benchmarking of services commissioned from the Company by the Foundation. 

• With the Company’s Membership Team, devise and oversee a proactive fundraising strategy encouraging philanthropic giving from the Company’s membership. 

General 

• Foster and promote strong working relationships between the Foundation and the wider Goldsmiths’ Company to support the effective fulfilment of the mission of each. 

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks, as required by the Chair of Trustees or the Goldsmiths’ Company Chief Executive / Clerk. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• Substantial senior leadership experience at a charity, foundation or non-profit. 

• Experience of charity governance and reporting to a non-executive board or Trustee board. 

• Experience of building and maintaining effective, meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners. 

• Experience of commissioning impact reporting and using findings to steer strategy and delivery. 

• Experience of leading teams, effectively managing people, and of developing and leading a positive, inclusive and empowering working culture. 

• Experience in at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas: the silversmithing and jewellery craft and trade, the wider creative industries, and/or the vocational training and education system.

Essential Skills and Knowledge 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 

• Strong financial literacy, with the ability to set and manage budgets. 

• Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively. 

• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in philanthropic, progressive grant-making. 

• Understanding of the systemic issues that cause disadvantage and how they can be addressed. 

Essential Qualities and Attributes 

• Excellent team player, with a collegiate and collaborative working style. 

• Open and collaborative, with an ability to listen as well as to persuade and influence. 

• Personal and professional integrity. 

• Proven commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in practice. 

• Well-honed external relationships and networking skills, able to relate effectively with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, sectors and experiences.

• Genuine interest in, and appetite to learn about, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s wider work.

• Curious and open-minded, with a commitment to ongoing professional development 

• Demonstrable commitment and passion to address inequities and to enable people to develop the skills to fulfil their potential.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Direct experience at a grant-making or funding body. 

• Professional knowledge and experience of the technical and vocational training, education and skills sector. 

• Knowledge and experience of the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery-making craft, trade and industry. 

• Experience at a membership organisation. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the City of London and/or of Livery Companies. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary: £80,000-90,000 per annum. 

• Generous Benefits: Company pension contribution up to 14%, Simply Health cash plan, and more. 

• Flexible Hours: 33.75 hours per week, typically 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (based at Goldsmiths’ Hall with at least 3 days a week in the Hall and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week), some flexibility may be required.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: office base in Central Croydon with service delivery across the Borough, flexibility for remote working with regular attendance in the office

Salary: £54-59k

30 days paid leave + Bank Holidays

Start date: 1st April

 About Croydon Drop In:

Following the departure of our Deputy Chief Executive Officer after 19 years of service, we are seeking to appoint a new Director of Finance and Business Operations to support CDI through the next stage of our journey. We have grown significantly in the last four years, and there has never been more need for our services than now. This senior role is crucial in supporting CDI to consolidate our position and strengthen our infrastructure, processes and governance.

Croydon Drop In (CDI) has been serving children and young people in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978. We are deeply embedded in and trusted by local communities. Each year, we work with over 5,000 children, young people and families, providing life-changing support, advice and guidance.

We are a proud member of Youth Access and operate a Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS), partnering closely with the NHS, Local Authority, Education Providers, the Police and other Voluntary and Community Sectors organisations.

About You:

We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will be passionate about children and young people and share our desire to see all children and young people thrive and overcome adversity.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced business operations professional, with significant financial management experience. You will be an effective leader who is able to expertly lead teams through change, taking a partnering approach.

You may already have held a Director position in your current organisation, or you may be ready for the next step in your career.

 Closing date for applications: Sunday 9th February

Interview date: Week commencing 17th February

Full time, starting salary of £51,174 per annum

This is a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity to join a dynamic and highly engaged team and scope the strategic potential for development at Bootham. The school is committed to broadening social impact by offering an increasing number of bursaries, as part of its wider strategic development, alongside its extensive capital development programme.

Joining Bootham will see you become part of an exceptional team of staff, all of whom are committed to the wellbeing of every student, supporting and challenging them to be the best they can be in their academic studies and in all aspects of life.

Bootham is a very different kind of school – please visit our website and if you like what you see, we would love to hear from you.

Further details can be found in the brochure attached.

Closing date for applications is 3 February 2025 at 9:00 am

Interviews are scheduled for 10 February 2025

Bootham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and other safeguarding checks including social media check.

To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied

Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.

We are recruiting for a Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership team here at Refuge.

Job Title: Director of Corporate Services

Location: Flexible/Hybrid with the ability to attend the London Office (Vauxhall) at least once a week
Salary: £88,000 per annum (Inclusive of £3,000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Refuge isthe largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.

Do you have significant experience leading corporate service functions and overseeing the management of physical and financial resources to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join oursenior leadership team, acting as trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with experience of managing multiple income streams including housing, voluntary, contract and trading income. You will have a comprehensive understanding of objective centric risk management, alongside the ability to lead strategic projects.

You will be rewarded not only through a competitive pay and reward package, but through the ability to grow and develop alongside hundreds of inspiring colleagues at all levels across Refuge dedicated to the important work that we do. 

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 27 January 2025

First Round Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025, remotely

Second Round Interview Date: Week commencing 17 February 2025, in person

To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied

Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 9.00am on Monday 27 January 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Director of People and Culture, L'Arche in the UK

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: National Leader / CEO
Direct reports: HR Advisor, Head of Learning and Development, Soulful Internship Programme Leader
Salary: £72,800 (plus London weighting where appropriate)
Location: Hybrid, with 2-3 days a week in our London office. Please contact us if you would like to explore being based in another another L’Arche location (with 3-4 days a month in the London office). Regular travel to L’Arche Communities UK-wide, and to national meetings.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Contract: Temporary. This is a maternity cover post available until May 2026 (or until the current postholder returns, or resigns and is replaced, if earlier).

If you are a relational leader with HR and change experience, could you give us a year of your energy and expertise, to deliver and develop our vision?

Main purpose of the role:

Lead people vision, strategy, systems, and services that make L’Arche a great place to work, belong, and grow in Community - so that we live out our mission and values.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead L'Arche to be a life-giving place for people to work, belong and grow.
- Recruitment, retention, remuneration, wellbeing and belonging.
- Learning and development.
- HR Structures, strategy, and services.

Key criteria for success:

During the year of maternity cover as Director, you will work with people across L'Arche to:

- Get to know the people, mission, ethos, and daily realities of L'Arche.
- Oversee ongoing performance and flourishing of the national HR and L&D teams, lead HR leads in the Communities, and provide HR advice to leadership.
- Lead our ongoing programme to refresh terms and conditions, consulting and communicating proactively and transparently.
- Lead a campaign to achieve consistent, confident, and values-led line management across L'Arche.
- Develop stronger national HR and L&D structures and resources, and people functions in the Communities.
- Lead national recruitment initiatives, especially expanding the "soulful intern" programme.
- Contribute to wider initiatives, including on financial management, EDI, volunteering and attendance management. 

Essential criteria:

- Significant management experience of HR systems and decision-making, and employee learning and development.
- Either: CIPD Level 7 / equivalent qualification, OR substantial experience of people and systems leadership.
- Understanding of employment law and of current best practice in people and culture, HR, and learning and development.
- Experience of leading change.
- Experience of planning and managing budgets and analysing financial risks and opportunities.

ABOUT L'ARCHE 

L'Arche is a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a human society can be.

L'Arche in the UK is a registered charity and a regulated provider of care and support. Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services. 

Our UK annual turnover is about £20m. Well over a thousand people across the UK belong to a L'Arche Community, including about 300 people with learning disabilities and more than 700 employees and volunteers. 

If you join our friendly and supportive organisation, you will be well supported and gain access to a variety of additional benefits that come with working with us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about.
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

A full role description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 16 February 2025. 
The first round of interviews will be online, between 25 February and 4 March.

To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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About ELBA
ELBA's mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and communities to drive social change and create opportunities for all. The organisation is dedicated to tackling the systemic issues of social mobility, poverty, and inequality, particularly in East London and surrounding areas. ELBA achieves this by mobilising the resources, skills, and expertise of the business sector to support over 36,000 beneficiaries each year.

At the core of ELBA's mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By fostering partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA aims to create sustainable change, improve access to services, education and employment, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through its programmes and interventions, ELBA works to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and that barriers to opportunity are dismantled.

Each year, over 100 corporations and regional stakeholders channel their efforts, volunteers, resources, and social impact strategies through ELBA to achieve meaningful impact. The organisation is widely trusted and recognised for designing, managing, and measuring award-winning corporate-community investment partnerships. ELBA collaborates with leading organisations across financial services, law, insurance, professional services, real estate, and technology as well as with local charities, schools, universities, the NHS, and local authorities.

Job Purpose

The Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing ELBA's operational functions to maximise community impact and strengthen corporate partnerships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that programme teams are empowered, supported, and held accountable for achieving their objectives. The Operations Director will work closely with the CEO and Partnership Directors to sustain ELBA’s position as a leader in Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV), social mobility, and place-based initiatives.

Working for ELBA

As well as a competitive salary we have a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active wellbeing and equalities programme led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; bicycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline. In our staff survey our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and great agency in how they deliver their objectives.

ELBA is a very diverse organisation, representative of the community we serve in East London. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management: Oversee Heads of Programmes, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; provide resources, support, and professional development to ensure teams meet objectives.

2. Operational Strategy: Develop and improve systems, processes, and KPIs aligned with strategic goals; champion Salesforce adoption and digital transformation.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance internal efficiencies, reduce silos, and align operational and programme activities with community and corporate needs.

4. Impact Measurement: Strengthen impact reporting frameworks, promote data-driven programme management, and ensure transparent reporting on partnerships.

5. Resource Management: Oversee budget planning and resource allocation; ensure financial efficiency and support programme delivery.

6. Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk management processes, and conduct regular operational audits.

7. Sector Leadership: Support ELBA’s leadership in ESV, social mobility, and community impact by staying ahead of sector trends and driving operational excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.

• Operational excellence with a focus on systems, processes, and reporting.

• Stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making (Salesforce preferred).

• Strong focus on impact measurement and resource efficiency.

Person Specification:

• Extensive senior operations and line management experience.

• Expertise in ESV, community development, and corporate partnerships.

• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.

• Skilled in resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in digital transformation and CRM systems.

Desirable:

• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

• Understanding of social impact measurement and safeguarding policies.

ELBA wants to represent the diverse community we support and aims to be an inclusive employer in terms of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation & background. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications. 

Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.

Associate Director Membership and Engagement
Circa £70,000 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Permanent

The Associate Director of Membership and Engagement is a significant role with responsibility for ensuring that the College has a strong, modern approach to its membership engagement, brand and marketing activities as well as promoting compelling and innovative online and offline content.

As Associate Director of Membership and Engagement, you will lead and develop the College’s membership engagement strategy and lead on communications planning, as well as managing the Membership Team, Creative, Content and Marketing Team and Events Team.

With the Heads and their teams driving delivery, you will be responsible for overseeing coherent delivery of these functions as well as leading on the College-wide strategy.

Responsible for driving the creation and continuous improvement of the member value proposition through effective partnerships with divisions across the College, key partners and most critically our members, you will lead the delivery of our digital first approach to communications activity, taking best advantage of multimedia channels of communications.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Membership, Policy & External Affairs, and deputising when necessary, you will foster cross-functional collaboration, working with other divisions to align our communications and engagement activity. You will also take responsibility for our membership and annual conference income, identifying opportunities for growth to maximise influence and impact.

This is a fast-paced, busy and exciting role that will see you juggling reputational risk, working closely with the Executive Director and wider Extended Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team. You will find opportunities to further awareness and understanding of the College’s work.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience, you should have a background in membership operations or of delivering membership services and events and have an excellent grasp of what it takes to run effective, high-profile member engagement activities.

You will be skilled at leading multi-disciplinary teams and be a big-picture thinker who is excellent at making things happen at pace in a complex organisation. A natural creative with outstanding communications instincts, you should have proven knowledge and experience of developing and delivering high-impact, highly integrated communications and campaigns.

With a successful track record of directing the development of an organisation's digital presence including use of digital tools and search engine optimisation, and continuous feedback tools, you will also have the planning and organisational skills to formulate long-term strategic plans to benefit the College-wide strategy.

Excellent liaison and consultation skills and the ability to persuade at a senior level as well as experience of public speaking are essential. Membership of an appropriate professional body – e.g. CIM, would be desirable. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 23 January 2025.

About the Client:

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance. With an innovative, year-round programme of performances and learning activities, this is the place where artists come together to create dance, and where we welcome everyone to experience dance and be inspired.

Our aim is to reflect and respond to the world through dance: enabling artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds; sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.

The Director of IT is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the Sadler’s Wells IT infrastructure run smoothly and securely, using it to improve processes and efficiency.

The post reports to the Director of Finance and Business Performance and is part of the Senior Management Team. With the upcoming growth of our organisation the role will develop with the postholder.

Key strategic and operational accountabilities:

•  IT procurement and vendor management
•  Cyber security and compliance
•  Process improvement
•  Data Control

Responsibilities:

Strategy planning

• Lead a review of departmental delivery and propose a roadmap for improvement. Sharing KPI frameworks and measures as required.
• Lead strategic planning for IT systems, building strong relationships with stakeholders to anticipate and understand future needs to meet the organisation strategic objectives.

Operational Management

• Ensure that the organisation has the IT infrastructure needed to support the business and maintain a roadmap of improvements and maintenance
• Ensure the smooth running of service delivery and positive user experience
• Embrace digital ways of working to adapt, grow and continue to deliver our mission in a changing cultural landscape.

Vendor, contract and budget management

•  Lead the procurement, project and vendor management for new systems and the re-tender of existing systems along with developing strong relationships with key suppliers
• Manage the IT budget and ensure that value for money is achieved.

Security and compliance

• Implement robust security measures to protect the organisation from cyber threat and ensure the team stay up to date with industry best practice
• Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies to minimise data and/or systems risks and maintain stability of systems.
•  Provide strategic oversight to ensure that all data is collected, stored and managed efficiently and effectively and within GDPR guidelines and best practice.

Leadership

•  Provide clear, effective and visible leadership to the IT team, ensuring that all team members are stimulated, motivated and guided to contribute fully to the success of the organisation.
• Develop talent within teams, reviewing and measuring performance, building confidence and growing skills.
• Empower team members to identify innovative approaches to enhance ways of working.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience in IT governance.
• Ability to be ‘on call’ for emergencies and business continuity recovery
• Experience of managing risk and Cyber security.
• Experienced IT leader, with a customer focused approach.
• Experience of public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
• Results-driven with a proven track record of high achievement through data and systems teams.
• Demonstrable experience in project management, driving organisation-wide initiatives, through collaboration.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate business needs to data and systems solutions.
• Ability to lead and monitor several projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with ability to articulate messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of procurement to achieve best value for the organisation.
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances.
• Well-developed change management skills with the ability of understand the strategic “big picture” and set a clear direction.
• Ability to translate ideas into effective action speedily and within a finite budget.
• Ability to work collaboratively and bring teams together into a cohesive and effective unit.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Convincing presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A strong empathy with Sadler’s Wells’ values, mission and objectives
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom

Experience of working within Performing Arts is highly desirable.  Please apply online if you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with people who have current or recent experience of financial hardship and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

Our vision is that everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive.

Our purpose is to offer support to those of us facing financial shocks and together challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity.

As Director of Impact, Digital & Data, you will work with colleagues at all levels and with our Board, leading on data maturity, providing insights, fostering a culture of innovation through our theory of change and influencing strategic decision making to ensure we deliver the greatest impact. Along with our Head of Insights & Impact and Head of Digital & Design, you will push the boundaries of our use of data and AI across the organisation, using analytics and automation to design better tailored products and deliver greater impact for people facing financial uncertainty. You will also seek out cross-sector partnerships with other values-led organisations so that we can use our insights to develop a deeper understanding of both national and local trends related to financial insecurity, enabling us to create lasting, system-wide change together.

This is a rare role in our sector, and a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference, helping to lead an organisation that achieves real impact for people facing financial insecurity and is determined to change the system that affects so many of us.

About You

We are looking for experienced leaders with deep knowledge and expertise in the areas of digital innovation (including the adoption of AI), data & insights and strategy development. We are not necessarily looking for someone with direct experience across all these areas, and while knowledge of issues relating to financial insecurity is useful, we are also not looking for someone with a particular CV or sector background. We know that Turn2us will benefit from leaders with new perspectives and ways of thinking, so we’re actively encouraging broad interest from impactful leaders who bring transferable skills from a wide range of backgrounds. But an ability and curiosity to learn is key, as is the confidence to acknowledge the things that you don’t know.

This role requires persuasive leadership and exceptional relationship building skills within a matrix environment, and so a good level of emotional intelligence is important. You will be at your most comfortable working collaboratively and selflessly as part of a Leadership Team and able to embed yourself and your team across an organisation’s work in a way that is viewed as supportive and constructive rather than over stepping.

This is a genuinely exciting and critical role: for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, the people for whom our organisation exists. We are always eager to receive approaches from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you can demonstrate a clear commitment to our values and ethos, and a deep personal commitment to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter that provides responses to five questions (detailed on Tall Roots' website and in the candidate pack). If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Annie Regan-Tighe at Tall Roots.