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The Director of Place, Programmes and Delivery provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the charity’s programmes and projects, including our Place Expansion work, ensuring they are high-quality, impactful, and aligned with the organisation’s mission and values. The role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into effective delivery, embedding learning and improvement, and ensuring programmes are sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of funders.
You will have a strong understanding of risk management, developing senior relationships with key partner agencies, able to take decisive and proactive actions to ensure smooth execution of programmes.
You will be purposeful and collaborative with the ability to manage multiple complex programmes at one time. The current programmes you will be responsible for include: Safeguarding and Welfare, Playzones, and Place Expansion. You will also be responsible for all of our Project work.
Being the senior leader responsible for our Place Expansion work will be a substantial part of this role. Place-based working in this sector is still emerging and operates within complex local systems, requiring the ability to navigate, influence and align a wide range of partners, often with different priorities, accountabilities and constraints.
You will also be the lead senior officer responsible for Safeguarding.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Programmes, Delivery and Place contributes to organisational strategy, resource planning, and organisational culture. You will also regularly attend Board meetings and Sub-Committee meetings as required.
Find out more about this role at our online candidate information webinar on 8th June at 3pm. Join the session using the link in the recruitment pack or watch the recording of the session on our YouTube Channel.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website for full details of this role.
Who you are:
- Significant senior-level experience in programme or service delivery within the charity, public, or related sectors.
- Experience of managing and influencing complex relationships with external senior stakeholders at a strategic level and brokering solutions in environments where relationships can be both collaborative and contested.
- Proven experience of leading complex programmes and teams.
- Strong understanding of programme design, delivery and impact measurement.
- Experience of project management tools, resource planning and budget management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong commitment to, and knowledge of, safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Alignment with the values and mission of the organisation.
- You are able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London.
- You have lived experience of day-to-day life in London.
Key Details:
- Full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to discussing flexible working options.
- Salary: £75,000 per annum if full-time
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working: we use a model of 2 plus days per week in our central London office at House of Sport or a partner organization and working from home, with travel required throughout London
- Offering 28 days’ holiday + 8 public holidays + 5 volunteer days + Christmas Closure
- Competitive Pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Provider giving access to counselling and practical support
Timeline:
Deadline for applications: EoD on Tuesday 16th June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Investment team
The Investment team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our portfolio partners to improve and scale their impact.
The Investment team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in school engagement, school attainment and employment sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors between them. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 7). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The Investment team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
About this role
We believe that all young people deserve to succeed in school and in work, whatever their background. As we enter a challenging time with rising inflation and a likely recession, our work feels more vital than ever before. The role of Investment Director presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charities portfolio partners we serve, the team itself and the whole of Impetus.
We support a portfolio of 23 high potential charity and non-profit partners in the youth sector, helping them deliver benchmark-beating employment and education outcomes for young people, and to grow.
We believe the strength of our approach resides in three things:
- Building deep, trust-based, sustainable relationships with charity leaders by, investing time, kindness, integrity and honesty.
- Providing our charities multi-year, unrestricted funding to help them become sector-leading organisations and scale their impact.
- Offering tailored advice to charity leaders’ most pressing and strategic questions, including their mission, programme design, performance management, growth planning, and financial resilience.
Working with our portfolio partners is a privilege. The leaders we support are incredibly talented, passionate and keen for external advice, and the issues we work through with them are stimulating and stretching. Our senior management relationships are some of the most fulfilling relationships many of us have had in our careers, while the growth and impact performance of our partners are testament to charities’ commitment to disadvantaged young people and the influence we have on their development.
Charities and funders often comment on the quality of our people. Our team is analytical and data driven; we are deeply relational, low-ego and collaborative. We actively invest in our colleagues holding regular training and community of practice sessions, and use skills-based assessments to tailor development.
As an organisation we seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work and actively challenge our assumptions to better deliver change. Over the past two years we have taken action to help reduce racial inequality in the youth sector. In 2021 we launched our Connect Fund to support diverse leaders and their robust solutions to the entrenched employment gap faced by young people from ethnic minority backgrounds compared with their white peers. We have also built a highly regarded Leadership Academy for emerging youth sector leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds, with generous funding from State Street Foundation.
If you are looking for a role combining strategic thinking, analytical insight and influencing emerging leaders, as well as the opportunity to work with a supportive team to transform young lives, I hope you will apply to work with us.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sebastien Ergas
Portfolio Director
Key responsibilities
Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio
- Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment.
- Leading and delivering in-depth due diligence process within the scope of a grant round, to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential.
- Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support.
- Developing and presenting high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.
Managing partnerships with portfolio partners
- Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs.
- Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase.
- Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making evidence-based recommendations on progression or exit to Leads, Portfolio Director and the Investment Committee.
- Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding.
- Conducting annual partnership reviews with Sector Leads and partner CEOs.
- Working with Impetus finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.
Supporting portfolio partners
- Providing high quality advisory support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
- clarify theory of change
- define long term ambition
- develop growth strategy
- achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes
- strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities
- develop path to scale
- build financial resilience
- Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression.
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with portfolio partners that are aligned with the partner’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work.
- Collaborating with the Impetus Philanthropy team to support the development of additional funding opportunities for portfolio partners, enhancing their ability to deliver impact at scale.
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each portfolio partner that is managed by an Investment Director.
Support to Impetus
- Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature.
- Contributing insights and learning from portfolio work to inform Impetus’ strategy, model and delivery, providing evidence based recommendations to senior colleagues
- Contributing to internal priorities and working groups, bringing expertise and insight from portfolio work (e.g. team strategy discussions, digital improvement initiatives, or equity, diversity, and inclusion).
- Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events.
- Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy and agreed forums.
- Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage portfolio partners appropriately in these events.
- Line-manage and support one or more Investment Managers, setting clear objectives and providing coaching, feedback and development opportunities to enable them to deliver high quality work and achieve their individual, project and team goals
- Embedding inclusive and equitable practices in portfolio work, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered and barriers to participation are identified and addressed
Person specification
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner.
- A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals.
- Resilience, tenacity and initiative.
- Ability to adapt personal style to different leadership contexts, working inclusively and effectively with diverse leaders and organisations.
- Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Experience contributing expertise to team or organisational priorities, including sharing learning and supporting others’ development.
- Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity.
- Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work.
- Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors.
- Board experience in private, public or third sector.
- Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
- Lost learning through absence, suspensions, exclusions from school
- Stagnation in education attainment outcomes, which means many are missing out on key qualifications like GCSE English and maths
- The large numbers of young people out of education, training and employment
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button at the top of the page.
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 2026, Sunday 21st June 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on w/c 29th June 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 6th July 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

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Lead a national charity at a pivotal moment of change and make a life‑changing impact for individuals and families affected by rare craniofacial conditions.
Headlines Craniofacial Support is a UK-based charity providing information, advice and support to individuals and families affected by craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions. The charity works closely with professional partners, including the 5 NHS Designated Specialist Craniofacial Units across the UK.
Craniosynostosis is a condition where two or more of the plates in the skull fuse prematurely, requiring medical support from a young age. Around 350 children are born with craniosynostosis each year in the UK.
Established by group of parents in 1993, Headlines now has over 2,500 members. Within our charity offer we send out regular newsletters and an annual magazine, Headline News. We also support families to connect through events such as an annual Family Weekend, conferences and Days Out, and provide information through our helpline and access to psychological support. We have private social media groups and specific groups within our membership who meet regularly including Cranio Dads, Young Persons Network and a Teens Group.
After 8 successful years, our current Director will be retiring in 2026 and we are now seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and proactive individual to take up the reins.This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, respected national charity at an important moment of transition.
Strategic priorities for us, moving forward, include increasing our fundraising activities to ensure sustainability of the charity alongside the smooth running of our core activities in providing support, facilitating research and raising awareness.
Key responsibilities
The Executive Director will hold day-to-day responsibilities, working closely with the Chair and Trustee Board to provide effective leadership and operational management of the charity. Specifically, they will:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, liaising with members, health professionals and with wider community and provide day-to-day management of Headlines staff and activities, setting objectives in line with the operational plan.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and other legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
- Work on behalf of and with the Trustees to deliver the charity’s mission, goals, operational plans and long-term strategy, and act as a positive leader and role model, managing and motivating Headlines staff,
- Ensure effective financial management of Headlines working closely with trustees and the treasurer to ensure financial security and appropriate allocation of funds.
- Manage and enhance the event programme to meet charity objectives, including identifying and meeting members’ priorities and raising awareness of craniofacial conditions.
- Develop opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships with other organisations for the benefit of people with craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions. This also includes work overseas, predominantly in Europe with our medical and charity partners.
- Oversee communications and marketing activities to raise the profile of Headlines, its work and the needs of its members.
- Identify opportunities for growth, developing projects and keeping policies relevant, to enhance and expand the work of Headlines.
- Be responsible for generating funds through innovative and cost-effective fundraising activities and grant applications to maintain the long-term success of the charity.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the importance of the charity’s values and priorities.
- Evidence of inclusive, innovative and proactive leadership, with demonstrable experience of fundraising and income generation.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience organising events and activities.
- Experience of successfully managing budgets and developing new and sustainable funding streams.
- Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills and the ability to write reports for public consumption and for statutory obligations.
- A high level of digital literacy skills with an understanding of online technology and the application of social media.
- Proven track record in managing, leading and motivating staff and volunteers.
- Willingness to operate a hybrid model of working with most work taking place from home, working remotely with stakeholders and across the UK/ internationally for specific events.
- Experience of working within the charity sector, ideally at a management level and/or within financial management of the charitable sector, with sound knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and regulations applicable to a charitable organisation.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
- Experience of working for a health-related organisation.
- An awareness of the principles of inclusivity, accessibility or experience of working with individuals with visible differences.
- Degree or equivalent.
- Experience of commissioning research and liaising with research bodies.
Other information
Headlines hosts events and fundraising activities throughout the whole of the UK. All Headlines staff are expected to work flexibly to support those activities as required, e.g. attendance at Annual Family Weekend, conferences, member events, supporter receptions and other related scientific meetings and conferences. This may occasionally require travel and overnight stays. In addition, all staff are expected to be self-servicing in terms of administration and basic digital skills. Please note that the list of duties is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities might occasionally arise and the workload can vary across the year
Applicants need to submit the following:
• CV outlining your employment history and any relevant academic, professional or other
qualifications.
• Name and addresses of two referees, with at least one coming from your most recent employer.
• A supporting document demonstrating how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria set out in the person
specification, and why you are interested in working for Headlines.
Shortlist interviews will take place online via videocall, with successful candidates progressing to an in-person interview in London, on a date to be confirmed.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 20th June at midnight
Headlines is the leading UK charity supporting people with craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions.
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The Development Office at The King's School Canterbury plays a vital role in supporting the School's long-term vision and sustainability. Working at the intersection of fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement, it is responsible for building meaningful relationships with past pupils (OKS), parents, and supporters, and is entering a pivotal and ambitious phase of growth.
Guided by a bold five-year Philanthropy and Engagement Strategy, the Development Office places philanthropy and community engagement at the centre of its long-term vision to transform lives through education.
This is a moment of genuine momentum. Building on strong recent progress – including the revitalisation of major gifts activity, the successful launch of a regular giving programme, and the establishment of a unified King’s Association – the School has also recently completed Phase I of The Charter Awards, its ambitious fundraising campaign. Launched in 2023 to grow the School’s endowment to £50 million by the 500th anniversary of its 1541 Charter, the campaign has already exceeded expectations, raising over £3 million in just three years. Charter Awards bursaries are already transforming lives, enabling talented young people who would otherwise never have the opportunity to access a King’s education.
The King’s School now seeks an outstanding Director of Development to lead the next phase of this journey. The focus will be on scaling impact: strengthening the major gifts pipeline, expanding regular and legacy giving, and delivering high-impact fundraising aligned with the School’s strategic priorities.
This is a highly relational and outward-facing role, requiring close partnership with senior leadership, governors, and an international network of supporters to inspire philanthropic investment and deepen engagement across the global King’s community. The successful candidate will be supported by a Head of Development, a Development Officer, an Engagement Manager, and part-time Events and Admin Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s great schools at a defining moment in its development programme, where ambition, collaboration and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do.
For further information and to apply online, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9.00am on 8 June 2026.
Provisional date for first interviews: 11 and 12 June 2026.
Second interviews: 17 June 2026.
The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a Legal Director to join our friendly, outcome-focused and values-led team. This is a senior and highly influential role, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal leader who is passionate about improving the UK justice system and committed to advancing meaningful legal and policy reform. We are looking for someone who brings deep legal and policy expertise, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to leading and delivering impactful research and policy work.
The successful post holder will be an inspiring and experienced leader with a strong background in law, policy and justice system reform, and someone who enjoys both shaping strategic direction and supporting others to deliver high quality work. You will be motivated by JUSTICEʼs mission to strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights and improve access to justice, bringing the confidence, sound judgement and integrity required to lead at a senior level and represent the organisation externally.
You will have strategic responsibility for planning and delivering JUSTICEʼs legal and policy programme, ensuring alignment with the organisationʼs wider strategic goals and working closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Strategy and Impact and wider leadership team.
As a leading legal and policy expert, you will play a central role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government ministers and officials, parliamentarians, the judiciary, service delivery organisations, civil society partners and people with lived experience of the justice system. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help shape advocacy and influencing strategies designed to drive legal and policy reform across the UK.
You will oversee the planning, delivery and resourcing of JUSTICEʼs legal and policy work, ensuring strong project management, effective budget oversight and timely reporting on risks, progress and impact. You will also contribute to organisational sustainability by identifying funding opportunities and supporting fundraising efforts, recognising the importance of sustainable resourcing to the charityʼs long-term success.
If this sounds like something youʼd be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
JUSTICE is a law reform charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach.
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We are seeking a Director of Operations to join ERA at a pivotal moment of growth. This is a senior, strategic hire who will shape how ERA is structured, scaled, and sustained over the long term. In 2026, we are scaling to run two summer fellowships: an ERA:AI fellowship and an AIxBiosecurity fellowship, alongside at least two major conferences and a pipeline of new domain-specific programmes. We want to streamline our operations to match this scale.
Working closely with the Executive Director and Programme Director, you will take ownership of ERA's operational effectiveness, compliance, financial strategy, and team development. You will be the person who translates ERA's ambitious programme vision into the systems, structures, and culture that make it possible and who ensures that as we grow from a small core team to an organisation of 15–20+ people, we do not lose what makes us effective. This includes managing the visa and compliance infrastructure that underpins ERA's international fellowship model.
This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role. You will have real scope to shape the organisation's trajectory, building systems that stick, managing risk proactively, mentoring a growing operations team, and acting as a senior counsel to ERA's leadership. You will also be ERA's operational interface with our Board, including preparing materials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and flagging strategic risks.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Strategy & Scaling
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Set the strategic direction for ERA's operations function, ensuring it evolves alongside organisational growth
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Translate ERA's programme and organisational strategy into coherent operational frameworks and execution plans
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Lead ERA through its next phase of growth, from a small, generalist team to a larger, more structured organisation of 15–20+ staff managing the cultural and structural change this requires
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Design and implement systems, workflows, and processes that scale: robust, clear, and built to last beyond any individual
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Identify structural bottlenecks and scaling risks proactively, resolving them before they become crises
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Strengthen coordination between the operations, programmes, and research teams to ensure internal systems support high-quality external work
Financial Oversight
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Provide senior oversight of ERA's financial strategy, working closely with the (future) Finance Lead on multi-year planning, scenario modelling, and budgeting aligned with ERA's fundraising and growth plans
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Oversee financial reporting, controls, and compliance, maintaining standards appropriate to ERA's scale and funder expectations
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Manage stipend and reimbursement processing, grant financial reporting, and audit-readiness
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Integrate financial planning into organisational design and capacity decisions
Board Relations & Governance
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Prepare materials for Board meetings, ensuring ERA's leadership has clear, accurate information on operational and financial performance
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Ensure ERA meets all relevant legal and regulatory obligations — including charity law, data protection, employment law, and visa compliance
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Flag operational risks, resource constraints, and structural issues that require Board-level decisions
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Support ERA in developing governance structures appropriate to its growing scale and complexity
Team Leadership & Culture
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Lead, develop, and performance-manage ERA's operations team, building functional depth as the organisation grows
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Mentor junior operations staff, supporting their professional growth and expanding their capacity over time
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Help set the tone for ERA's culture and values as the organisation scales — modelling integrity, focus, and care for colleagues
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Coordinate across the senior team, acting as a thought partner and source of counsel for the Executive Director and leadership
Compliance, Risk & HR
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Oversee HR operations including employment contracts, visa and right-to-work compliance, onboarding, and staff policies
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Manage ERA's sponsor licence obligations, maintaining compliance with UKVI requirements and overseeing visa applications for a high volume of international fellows and staff - a core and recurring operational responsibility given ERA's programme model
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Develop and maintain ERA's risk management frameworks, ensuring risks are identified, owned, and mitigated
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Ensure adherence to all relevant legal, regulatory, and institutional policies across ERA's operations
About You
We are looking for a senior operational leader who combines strategic clarity with a genuine bias for execution. You might be a strong fit if you:
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Have significant experience in operational leadership ideally at director level or equivalent, with responsibility for overall organisational performance across multiple functions
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Have led organisations or teams through periods of significant growth and change including managing the transition from a small, informal team to a structured, scalable organisation
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Think in systems you design processes and structures that work without you, and you take satisfaction in building infrastructure that outlasts any individual
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Are a proactive problem-solver you anticipate issues before they arise, move quickly when they do, and stay calm under pressure
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Have experience managing upwards including working with or preparing materials for a Board of Directors, and flagging risks at the right level of the organisation
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Are a strong people manager and mentor you invest in your team's development, hold people to high standards with care, and build culture through example
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Are excited by ERA's mission, you understand why mitigating catastrophic risks from frontier AI matters and want to build an organisation capable of doing it well
Essential
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Demonstrated experience in a senior operational or director-level role, with broad responsibility across multiple functions
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Financial literacy and oversight experience, including familiarity with budgeting, reporting, and financial controls
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Experience managing compliance across employment law, data protection, and/or charity
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to work effectively with technical researchers, programme teams, and external stakeholders
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Experience managing and mentoring a team
Desirable
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Track record of leading organisational change and scaling operations through periods of growth
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Experience working with a Board of Directors or governance body
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Background in nonprofit, research, or academic environments
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Familiarity with UK employment law and compliance requirements including visa sponsorship management
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Understanding of AI safety, governance, or a related field
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is based in Cambridge, UK. We encourage and expect in-person presence, particularly during ERA's fellowship periods and conferences. Outside of these periods, we offer flexibility around hybrid working.
In exceptional cases, we may consider candidates based overseas, provided they are able to be present in Cambridge during programme delivery.
ERA is able to support visa applications for this role. Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on individual circumstances and the applicable route; we encourage candidates to discuss this with us early in the process.
Benefits
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Competitive salary, dependent on experience
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Professional development budget of £5,000
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Productivity budget of £2,000
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Employer pension contribution of 10%
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Four weeks of PTO recommended per year
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Private health insurance including dental and vision
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Flexible and hybrid working outside of programme periods
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A mission-driven, tight-knit team working on one of the most important challenges of our time
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The start date is flexible, and we may be willing to wait for an extended period of time for the best candidate, though we’d prefer successful candidates to start as soon as possible after receiving an offer.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications. Our process typically includes:
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Initial application (CV + short questions)
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Screening call
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Interviews with ERA team
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Paid work trial (two days, remote/in-person) and reference checks
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Employment offer
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Main Role & Responsibilities
The post holder is required to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all programme activity, ensuring all activity is delivered and evaluated effectively and in alignment with organisational goals.
The successful candidate will lead and develop programme teams and oversee engagement, planning and delivery, and monitor risk and opportunities. They will develop strong relationships representing the organisation externally, and ensure programmes demonstrate clear impact and meet quality standards.
Role Requirements
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Strategic Leadership & Direction
- Lead all programme activity and ensure alignment with organisational goals
- Translate vision and strategic goals into actionable programme, content and priorities
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and impact
- Contribute to wider organisational strategy and oversee the operationalisation of strategic goals
- Work closely with other heads of services to support strategic development
Programme Development & Design
- Oversee the development and evolution of programmes, content, and resources
- Ensure programmes are evidence-based, relevant, and high quality, aligning with quality standards, working closely with the insights team
- Lead needs assessments and stakeholder consultations to understand programme needs
- Embed inclusivity, accessibility, and best practice in all programme design
Programme Delivery & Operations
- Oversee the planning, implementation and delivery of all programmes
- Develop systems, processes, and timelines for consistent execution
- Manage programme budgets and resource allocation
- Identify and mitigate risks to delivery
- Identify opportunities for commercialisation of products and services
Performance, Monitoring & Impact Measurement
- Define KPIs and success metrics aligned to organisational outcomes
- Analyse data to assess programme effectiveness and impact
- Use insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decisions
- Report on performance to senior leadership, funders, and stakeholders
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
· Build and maintain strong relationships with:
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- Partners and collaborators
- Funders and commissioners
- Community or beneficiary groups
- Represent the organisation externally at meetings, events, and networks
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships to enhance programme reach
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, manage, and develop the delivery leadership team
- Participate in strategic development and oversee work within delivery and impact portfolio
- Work closely with other heads of services to provide support to the SLT
- Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance standards
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Quality Assurance & Governance
- Ensure programmes meet quality standards and organisational policies
- Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and safeguarding requirements
- Oversee documentation, reporting, and accountability processes
Resource & Content Oversight
- Ensure the development of high-quality programme materials and resources
- Oversee content consistency, branding, and alignment with organisational values
- Ensure resources are accessible and effectively utilised
Financial Oversight
- Manage programme budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery
- Monitor expenditure and ensure alignment with funding requirements
- Support fundraising and contribute to funding proposals as required
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Work with Insight and Innovation team to stay informed of sector trends and best practices
- Encourage innovation in programme design and delivery
- Pilot and scale new approaches based on evidence and feedback
· Oversee development of all programmes and associated content and resources
Person Specification
Essential
· Educated to degree level or have the equivalent experience
· A detailed understanding of education, Health and Social Care and family services and how to engage these sectors
· Confident leader with previous demonstrable experience in overseeing multiple programmes or portfolios with matrix management experience
· Proven track record of developing, delivering, and scaling programmes with measurable impact
· Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including partners, funders, and communities
· Experience managing budgets and resources effectively
· Experience of delivering regional and national programmes
· Strong understanding of programme design, delivery, and lifecycle management
· Understanding of partnership working and stakeholder engagement approaches
· Awareness of relevant policy, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements
· Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
· Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex programmes simultaneously
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement
· Ability to define KPIs and measure programme success effectively
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships
· Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams through coaching and performance management
· Strong commitment to quality, impact, and continuous improvement
· Collaborative and inclusive leadership style
· High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
· Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and changing environment
· Passionate about the organisation’s mission and values
Desirable
· Experience of working in gambling harms prevention sector or another similar or related field
· Experience of operationalising strategic plans
· Experience in developing harm prevention programmes and or interventions
· Knowledge of sector trends, innovation, and best practice
· Leadership qualification
· An understanding of public health frameworks and approach to harm prevention
· An understanding of PSHE, PSE, Learning for Life and Work
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Director of People to lead and integrate our People function, ensuring we have the right structures, capability and culture in place to deliver our organisational priorities. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has already operated at Director level, with direct experience of leading and managing a senior People/HR team. You will bring strong experience from a charity or not-for-profit organisation or a personal connection to the Armed Forces Community through service, family or lived experience.
We will only be considering candidates who are able to evidence the following criteria. Please See the Job Descriptions for more information:
- CIPD qualification at MCIPD or FCIPD level.
- Operated at Director level, with responsibility for leading a People/HR function in a complex organisation.
- Directly leading and managing a senior People/HR team.
- Significant experience working within a charity/not-for-profit organisation or a personal connection to the Armed Forces Community (serving, veteran, reservist, spouse/partner or family member).
- London-based, hub worker (2 days per week in London).
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the organisation’s People strategy, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities and future capability needs
- Oversee a full People function including HR operations, business partnering, talent, reward, learning and people data
- Act as a key advisor to the Executive team on workforce planning, organisational design, change and people risk
- Build strong leadership capability across the organisation and ensure managers are equipped to lead their teams effectively
- Use data, insight and evidence to shape decisions and improve organisational performance
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will have the opportunity to shape how we attract, develop and retain our people, while strengthening leadership capability and driving a consistent, high-quality people experience across the organisation. You will be joining at a time where there is real focus on building for the future, giving you space to influence, modernise and make a visible difference.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub. Please note that this in-person requirement is non-negotiable. Outside of these days, there is flexibility to work remotely/from home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



Contract
Full-time, permanent
(We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements)
Salary
£50,000 per annum
The Director of Operations for Edinburgh International Book Festival [EIBF] sits at the intersection of programme delivery, organisational management and operational leadership. The role combines events delivery with charity-wide management. This ensures that EIBF runs smoothly, festivals and events happen effectively, and all activity aligns with our charitable objectives and purpose.
The Director of Operations will lead all operational and logistical aspects of the annual Book Festival and year-round programmes. They will ensure effective governance, efficient systems, safe and compliant event delivery, and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to support the charity’s mission to promote engagement with, and enjoyment of, books, writing and ideas. They will manage relationships and contracts with site and production teams, and a range of other key stakeholders and partners. They will own and actively manage policy and systems management in the organisation, including oversight of digital infrastructure, as well as lead the HR function in a busy organisation.
Success in the role will balance the following elements:
- Leading the operational delivery of the Festival and programmes including effective stewarding of key relationships and contractors
- Optimising the culture of EIBF through effective management of HR and internal processes
- Effective management of EIBF planning, systems and processes, including digital transformation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic operations
- Strategic contribution
- Festival delivery
- People and resource management
- Governance and compliance
- Systems and process improvement
- Leadership and team management
Essential Person specification:
- Significant senior operational leadership experience within a complex, fast paced organisation
- Proven experience translating organisational strategy into effective operational delivery, systems and processes
- Experience leading organisational change, growth or transformation while maintaining operational resilience • Strong experience delivering complex live events or public programmes, including logistics, production, venues, and supplier management
- Experience managing contracts, procurement processes, and strategic operational partnerships
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, risk management, and health and safety
- Experience leading HR processes, people management, and organisational culture development
- Experience delivering systems development, digital transformation, or process improvement projects
- Strong understanding of organisational infrastructure including IT, CRM, ticketing. and data governance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work strategically while remaining practical and hands-on in a small, agile organisation
For more information on key responsibilities and person specifications please see full Job Description on EIBF website.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 2026.
Interviews will be held in central Edinburgh during the week of 6th July. Remote interview requests will be considered but in person is preferred.
The Director of Audiences role is a new role at Freelands Foundation, and the successful candidate will be first in post. They will be joining us at a time of growth and opportunity, as we start planning for a major building refurbishment to re-open as a “centre for visual art education” with the needs of our audiences embedded into our plans and designs. All this while still delivering programmes and awarding grants that create positive change across our sector, including our flagship £1.5m Freelands Awards and our expanding Freelands Studio Fellowships with UK universities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Audiences is responsible for one of the three core pillars of the Foundation. Alongside the Director of Programmes and the Director of Finance and Operations, they form the organisational leadership team who are responsible for delivering the Foundation's mission.
The Director of Audiences will lead the cohesive development and delivery of all Freelands Foundation's audience-facing work, delegating and managing delivery where appropriate, and ensuring that our audiences are identified and served in ways that meet our strategic objectives and align with our values.
They will lead the Audiences department that currently comprises the Head of Digital, Graphic Designer and Digital Content & Communications Coordinator.
Closing date: 12pm (noon) Tuesday, 30 Jun 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £53,712 - £56,652
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), a growing charity with a current annual budget of c£2million.
Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.
About the role
Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.
The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries.
As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.
We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.
About you
We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills. Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.
You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team. Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.
About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales.
For 29 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area. Our three-year strategy is centred around building partnerships that increase the scale and pace of nature recovery.
Closing date for applications is 9am, Mon 8th June 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 22nd June 2026.
For more information and to apply for the role please click on the 'Redirect to recruiter' button.
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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are currently transitioning from outsourced technology consultancy to in-house technology support and are looking to recruit a Director of Technology to transform the way we gather, manage and work with data across the organisation, reviewing and reshaping the core platforms that hold our donor, income, financial and people data.
Reporting to the Chief Executive key priorities of the role include:
- Leading the development and implementation of our technology, digital, AI and data strategy
- Identifying how technology and data management can best support all aspects of our organisation
- Strengthening confidence and capability in the effective use of technology and data, by identifying learning needs, helping to train colleagues and supporting the adoption of new systems to drive sustainable change.
- Advising the Senior Leadership Team on technology-related opportunities, risks and prioritisation.
- Identifying where improvements in systems integration and data flow optimisation are needed, proposing and agreeing solutions and leading on implementation
- Conducting a formal review of our CRMs, identifying alternatives and agreeing solutions with key stakeholders, leading on procurement, implementation and migration of any solutions.
You should have:
- Proven technical expertise and experience at a senior level, or a strong step-up candidate ready for a leadership role
- Strong background in IT infrastructure & business-driven data management.
- Proven track record of leading a major systems migration or platform consolidation end-to-end
- Daily use of AI productivity and automation tools (e.g. Claude, Microsoft Copilot) with a clear view on practical applications for a charity of WJR's scale.
- Practical DevOps and cloud experience, including servers, networking, security, Linux/Unix, and Azure.
- Experience with Data Visualisation, warehousing and database technologies (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Looker, BigQuery, Microsoft Fabric, PostgreSQL and MySQL)
- Knowledge of Data Privacy, Data Security, and Compliance regulations (GDPR).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate complex technical terminology for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to and empathy with the work and values of World Jewish Relief.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed
- Season ticket / travel to work loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role by answering the following question:
· Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification?
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract
Full-time, permanent
(We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements)
Salary
£55k per annum
This is a newly created role. with responsibility for financial management owned previously by the Executive Director, supported by the Head of Finance & Operations. In the refreshed structure operational and finance functions are separated.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, well governed, and able to deliver its mission effectively. You will lead the financial management of the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, high-quality reporting, and effective financial planning to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability. This is a hands-on, collaborative role in a busy team, spanning both strategic and operational finance.
Being a success in this role will essentially balance three things at the same time:
1. Financial stability, control and risk management
2. Artistic and charitable ambition
3. Long-term organisational resilience and sustainable growth
Over the last two years the Festival has refreshed a number of our platforms and ways of working, including updating our CRM, ticketing and finance systems (Xero). We have worked with an external consultancy firm who have reviewed our systems and processes in finance and recommended new approaches; we are seeking a financial leader who can continue to progress this transformation, embedding new systems and ways of working across the team, while managing the busy annual BAU finance operations. We are in year two of a refreshed Strategic Plan, with a focus on building organisational resilience, maximising income and building new revenue streams; our new Finance Director will play a key role in realising these ambitions.
The role will be the key liaison with the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial leadership
- Financial reporting and insight
- Festival and programme support
- Sustainability and development support
- Systems and data
- Compliance, governance and risk management
- Leadership and team management
Essential Knowledge, skills and experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent experience)
- Significant senior financial management experience including Xero accounting system
- Experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audits
- Strong understanding of financial controls and governance
- Experience presenting financial information to boards or trustees
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work strategically and operationally in a fast-paced environment
For full information on key responsibilities and person specifications please see full Job Description on Edinburgh International Book Festival Website.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 2026. Please complete the online application using the links on our website.
Interviews will be held in central Edinburgh during the week of 6th July. Remote interview requests will be considered but in person is preferred.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Forest Farm Peace Garden is a small East London charity offering ecotherapy and community gardening to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a strategic, hands‑on Director (21 hours per week) to lead our next chapter, working closely with a committed staff team, trustees and volunteers.
As Director you will hold overall responsibility for the charity’s vision, strategy and day‑to‑day operations, ensuring our programmes run safely, sustainably and in line with our values. You will lead on fundraising and finance, including developing and delivering a fundraising strategy, managing budgets and reporting to funders and the Board of Trustees.
You will line‑manage our Ecotherapy Worker, Gardener, and three sessional staff, nurture a positive, inclusive culture, and make sure staff and volunteers are supported to do their best work. Building relationships with local mental health services, community organisations and partners will be central to the role, helping us reach people who can benefit most from time in the garden.
This role would suit someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small organisation, and who is confident working independently while collaborating closely with others. If you care about mental health, social justice and nature connection, and want to help a much‑loved local project thrive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth
Keech Hospice
Charity People have partnered with Keech Hospice, a £15million turnover Hospice with sites in Luton and Bedford, in finding their next Executive Director of Finance, Operations and Growth. This is a pivotal moment to join the hospice strengthening their impact and secure their long-term future.
We are seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Finance, Operations & Growth to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a high-profile, mission-critical role that combines strategic financial leadership with operational excellence and commercial growth. You will play a central role in ensuring the Hospice's future sustainability, driving income diversification, and enabling transformational change that supports the delivery of exceptional care. You will be delivering an ambitious new strategy working closely with an inspiring CEO, collaborative and forward thinking SLT and Board of Trustees. Keech Hospice is in the top 25 of 100 Best Companies to work for.
Salary: circa £90,000 per annum there is a performance related incremental scale offered to all staff.
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours
Flexibility: the hospice has a flexible working policy available to all staff including partial home working (initially three days a week and will reduce to two days a week)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Shape and deliver the organisation's financial strategy, providing insightful analysis and robust planning to ensure long-term sustainability, effective risk management, and strong financial governance.
- Finance Function Excellence: Lead a high-performing finance function, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement in systems, processes, and business partnering across the organisation.
- Growth & Commercial Strategy: Lead and support the development and performance of trading and commercial income streams, including working with our excellent Ass. Director of Trading and Commercial , identifying new opportunities and forging strategic partnerships to diversify income.
- Operations, Estates & Sustainability: Provide strategic oversight of procurement, estates, facilities, and sustainability, ensuring efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking operations aligned to net zero and environmental goals.
- Transformation & Major Projects: Lead and sponsor strategic initiatives and capital programmes, developing robust business cases and ensuring effective delivery, governance, and realisation of benefits.
- Executive Leadership & Governance: Act as a key member of the Executive Team, building strong relationships with the Board and Audit and Risk committee, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
- Organisational Stewardship: Ensure effective use of resources, robust risk management, and strong organisational performance, while acting as an ambassador for Keech Hospice and upholding its values at all times.
Person Specification
- Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record in a Board or Executive-level finance leadership role, ideally within a complex, multi-faceted organisation.
- Sector specific: Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a charity or not-for-profit sector; Or strong desire to be working in a mission driven organisation
- Charity SORP: Strong understanding of Charity Commission requirements and SORP.
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Demonstrable success in financial strategy, commercial income generation, and driving sustainable organisational growth.
- Financial Expertise: Professionally qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with deep knowledge of financial governance, planning, reporting, and risk management.
- Operational Leadership: Experience overseeing operations, estates, procurement, or infrastructure, with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Change & Transformation Capability: Strong experience leading large-scale transformation programmes and delivering measurable organisational impact.
- Values-Driven Leader: A collaborative and inspiring leader who models integrity, builds high-performing teams, and is committed to the values and mission of hospice care.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three written questions to highlight their experience, approach, and leadership style.
Role will be closing on 24th June, 2026
First stage interview via MSTeams or in person 2nd July, 2026
Second stage in person 7th or 8th July, 2026 followed by an informal chat to "get to know" on 10th or 13th July, 2026
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that deliberately champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision-making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background - because diverse teams deliver stronger results.


