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Lead with purpose. Work with flexibility. Make a lasting difference.
ESCAPE Family Supplort is seeking an inspirational Chief Executive to lead an award winning, highly respected, trauma-informed charity, supporting families and children affected by a loved one's addictin and makuing a real difference in Northumberland.
This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, influence services, and drive meaningful impact for families affected by addiction within a values led, collaborative organisation.
As one of the very few charities of our size to hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation, we offer an exceptional working culture built on trust, empowerment and strong relationships.
You will work with a commited team and board and engage with partners at local, regional and national level to shape the future of our services.
This role offers the chance to lead with purpose, influence change and leave a lasting legacy.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a CEO role that offers genuine flexibility, meaningful impact and an outstanding organisational culture.
ABOUT ESCAPE
Founded from lived experience, ESCAPE is the only organisation in Northumberland dedicated to supporting families affected by addiction. Our work changes lives - every day. We are:
About the role
As Chief Executive you will:
You will play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation and strengthening its impact.
Why join ESCAPE?
Flexible leadership role
Exceptional Culture
Meaningful impact
Who we are looking for
This role could suit:
What we offer
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit ESCAPE's website for application form and full recruitment pack.
Closing date for applicait9ons: 26th June 2026 at 17.00
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Flexible: monthly co-working days in London and additional regular stakeholder meetings as required nationwide.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Full time; 37.5 hours a week , We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working
Contract : Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role overview
The Head of MAT and School Partnerships will build and lead a high-impact portfolio of strategic MAT partnerships that improve recruitment, retention and long-term success for career change teachers while strengthening outcomes for schools and pupils.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Now Teach’s next phase of growth and impact. The postholder will play a central role in shaping how we work with MATs nationally and how career change teachers are recruited, supported and retained within schools serving disadvantaged communities.
You will also work closely with the Director of Network and Head of Impact to develop a school engagement, impact and advocacy strategy across the 500 schools where our 1,000-strong Now Teacher Network currently teach.
In this role you will……
Lead the design, delivery and evolution of Now Teach’s MAT partnership strategy aimed at ensuring Now Teacher impact in schools. You will support teams to deliver on their agreed recruitment targets and network offer commitments , establishing and growing a portfolio of deeply engaged partners who get it right for their career change teachers.
You will create and maintain strategic relationships, act as a sector expert for growth opportunities, influence and negotiate at senior levels and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Strong judgement and relentless customer focus will be essential as you build customer loyalty and enhance MAT and school advocacy and ultimately, our impact.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the further development, execution and continuous improvement of the charity’s MAT and School strategy
Feed your knowledge into decisions that will support us to increase our footprint in schools serving areas of greater socio-economic disadvantage
Use partnership insight and data to inform organisational strategy and decision-making
As a member of the extended leadership team, you will contribute to wider organisational planning, decision-making and strategic development
Partner Development and Account Management
Identify and action external landscape opportunities leading on relationships with relevant sector partners
Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospective MAT partners who embed the Now Teach model successfully and champion its impact across the sector
Shape the development of CRM and partnership management systems that enable high-quality and scalable account management
Maintain robust partnership governance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and organisational standards
Design and deliver an approach for engaging existing partner schools to strengthen relationships and maximise Network impact.
Oversee a suite of messaging and materials that can be used to brief external audiences and pitch to potential partners supported by Now Teach Communications colleagues
Manage a lighter touch relationship rhythm with a wider set of training providers in our portfolio.
Cross-Organisational Delivery
Define and embed scalable partnership delivery models across recruitment and network teams to ensure successful delivery of agreed partnership models with up to 8 priority partners in year 1 growing to up to 15 over the next 3 years
Work with the Leadership team to implement required changes so that by 2030, 70% of new Now Teach recruits are placed with priority partners and experience an integrated Network offer achieving sector-leading satisfaction scores from Now Teachers and partner schools
Deliver on our ambition for 60% of all new Now Teachers to be teaching in schools serving areas of greater disadvantage by 2030
Business Development & External Influence
Secure partnership income targets, negotiate partnership contributions, and drive commercial sustainability, working closely with COO/Finance Manager on ongoing cost models.
Position Now Teach as a leading strategic partner for MATs seeking to recruit and retain high-quality career change teachers
Represent Now Teach externally across the education sector, building credibility and influence with MAT leaders, system partners and sector stakeholders
Maintain deep understanding of MAT priorities, workforce challenges and sector developments
Impact, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the Head of Impact to monitor and evaluate partnership work
Identify insights and trends that support continuous improvement and work collaboratively across teams to iterate our future partnership models
Deliver and monitor data sharing agreements with priority partners working closely with our Data Manager and Head of Technology to ensure high quality and robust data sets
Monitor and report on pipeline progress and established success metrics as part of the leadership team, course correcting as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Who you are (qualities/values)
You thrive when operating in ambiguity and can implement new approaches from the ground up
You enjoy being part of a small team where people work together to drive work forward
You are highly self-directed and comfortable leading complex workstreams independently
You are credible operating with senior education leaders and understand the realities facing MATs and schools
You’re skilled at aligning colleagues (internally and externally) around a shared delivery plan
You’re committed to your own personal and professional development
You’re passionate about ensuring that schools and students benefit from the inspiring professional and life experience of career change teachers.
What you’ll need to succeed in this role
Ability to think strategically and spot opportunities to maximise organisational impact
Proven track record of translating strategy into scalable operational delivery and measurable impact
Proven experience building and managing senior strategic partnerships, ideally within education, public sector or mission-driven organisations to achieve success metrics
Experience influencing senior stakeholders including CEOs, MAT executives or system leaders and shaping compelling propositions
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
A relentless focus on exceptional partner experience and reputation enhancement
Strong ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
WORKING AT NOW TEACH
Our people join and stay because they value Now Teach’s flexibility, close-knit team culture and social purpose. 32% of employees at all levels of the organisation work part time and everyone works flexibly, with time off in lieu part of our standard working practices. We are a small, collaborative and supportive team of nearly 20 people. We are non-hierarchical, and we set clear expectations and celebrate the successes of teams and individuals.
Our Vision
Schools and students benefit from the inspiring professional and life experience of career change teachers.
Our Values
Now Teach has four core values which encompass how we work together to delivery our vision and mission: Drive impact through expertise; Focus on who matters most; Make change happen; and Build connections that amplify.
Our culture and values are central to us encouraging and supporting people into teaching. Without our positive, honest, and flexible approach we wouldn’t be able to adapt to meet the needs of Now Teachers. We have been named as one of Escape the City’s Top 100 Employers in 2021 and 2022 and have been recognised as a Working Mums’ Top Employer and at the Working Dads Employer Awards. We have won awards for our Culture, Flexible Working and Excellence in Public Service.
In return we offer you
As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for Christmas closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, enhanced parental leave policies, a rewards platform with employee discounts, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and an annual professional development budget for each employee.
Working arrangements
Full time/part time role, flexible working patterns possible. Now Teach are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.
Application Process
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages for the cover letter)
Applications close on 15th June
First stage interviews will take place on 24th June online
Second stage interviews (if appropriate) will take place on 1st July in person at a location in London
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact us and ask to speak to the Operations Team.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Safe Recruitment Procedure
Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraising Assistant - North
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Liberty is seeking an experienced, dynamic and ambitious Individual Giving Manager to implement a recently adopted individual giving strategy, lead a fast-paced team, and drive forward the next phase of increased public fundraising.
We are looking for someone experienced in digital communications and conversion, excited by the chance to work across a range of human rights issues, and who brings solid experience in leading a team.
Our current priorities are to maximise the success and profitability of supporter acquisition and conversion (mostly digital), forming tailored, data-driven supporter journeys (online and offline), creating a culture of testing, evaluating and optimising, and delivering engaging, integrated fundraising campaigns based on Liberty’s public campaigning and legal cases, and the investigative journalism of Liberty Investigates.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 15 June 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Thursday 2 July 2026 and Friday 3 July 2026.
Second round interviews will be held in the office on Monday 13 July 2026.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.