Chief Executive Officer – Age UK York

Salary £52,000 p.a.

Hours 35 hours a week

Age UK York is seeking a dynamic, forward thinking individual, new Chief Executive Officer, passionate about older people and able to develop and sustain a wide range of key services through changing times.

As an independent registered charity, we are seeking someone who will be responsible for delivering our mission: to make a positive difference for older people in York, by putting older people, and the people around them, at the heart of all we do. By doing so we will be part of the whole City's aim to make York a great place to grow old. 

The new CEO will provide leadership, strategic direction and operational management to ensure we are able to respond effectively to the changing needs and wishes of older people in York and the surrounding area. This will require the ability to lead and manage a staff team of 100 people and a valuable body of 200 volunteers. You will be able to influence key stakeholders and work in partnership with other organisations in the City, raising awareness of the issues affecting older people and influencing policy-making by the statutory organisations nationally  and within the York to ensure a positive response to identified needs. You will ensure high quality, sustainable and accountable services to meet the needs of older people and their carers.

You will be educated to degree level, have senior management/leadership experience in a relevant organisation, experience of strategic planning and organisational change, knowledge of current national and local health and social care agendas and experience of financial planning, management and control and of income generation and risk management in order to  manage a care-providing business with an annual turnover of over £1.5 million.

You will work with and be supported by a Board of Trustees and will have knowledge of and experience of working with a small Trustee Board.

Closing date for applications is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 7th January 2022.

Interviews will be held in York on Friday 21st January 2022

We are open to the possibility of fulfilling the role on a part-time/flexible basis or as a job share

Citizens Advice Bristol offers an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established local charity that makes a real difference in its community.

We are an independent local charity and a member of the Citizens Advice national network. The Citizens Advice service offers free confidential advice online, over the phone and in-person. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward, whoever they are, whatever their problem.

Due to the constraints imposed by the pandemic, our service has rapidly adapted to providing advice in new ways. The new CEO will be consolidating those changes and further developing the service. We are seeking a CEO who relishes leading through change and is excited about the opportunity to influence the future of Citizens Advice Bristol.

The Chief Executive Officer’s role is demanding but extremely rewarding, leading a large, dedicated team of volunteers and expert paid staff and securing the resources and partnerships needed to provide an excellent advice service for Bristol citizens. Ideally, you will have proven leadership experience gained in the voluntary sector, though you may not have experience of advice services. You will be able to deliver strategic development and planning, financial and operational management, income generation, external relationships, and people leadership. 

As CEO, you would work with an amazingly committed and talented group of individuals, in a dynamic and, at times, challenging environment, where the breadth of responsibilities means that no two days are ever the same. You will be supported by a dedicated Trust Board that offers considerable flexibility and independence - of thought and operation.

We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from under-represented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best person for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.

For an application pack containing all the details about the role and how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Sunday 9 January 2022 

Interviews: Monday 17 January 2022

We have a flexible working policy at NCVO, but as CEO, it is important that there is regular visibility in our London office for at least two days per week. Regular travel around the UK will also be required. 

NCVO is the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations. Together we champion voluntary action, the compassionate people who make a daily difference, supporting the collective impact made across the country. With our members at the heart of everything we do, we unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers by speaking up and supporting each other to make a bigger difference. For stronger communities. For everyone.

After a period with an interim CEO, we are now seeking to appoint a permanent leader for our organisation. They will be a powerful communicator both in listening to our members and other charities, and in influencing stakeholders including government and the media.  Their natural way of working will be to seek to collaborate and partner with others to achieve meaningful and long-lasting outcomes which benefit voluntary organisations, volunteering, and wider society.

Our leadership team are working to embed our new culture and ways of working. Driven by our values of being open, collaborative, inclusive and ambitious, this will underpin how NCVO approaches everything it does, and culture change sits at the heart of our new strategy.

We are looking for a leader who can truly inspire and influence, who lives our values and can lead our culture change as we continue to support charities and volunteers to make a bigger difference.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, both in our organisation and in the wider voluntary sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

Please send a CV and supporting statement via the Saxton Bampflyde website, available via the Apply button, quoting the reference UATAGA. 

Closing date:  10 January 2022 (9am)

Interviews:  interviews will take place initially with Saxton Bampflyde as our recruitment agency and then shortlisted candidates will be interviewed during February 2022.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff)
• the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year
• the option to take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme
• training and development opportunities.

We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

Can you envisage a future where workplaces are inclusive and diverse? 

Are you a charismatic leader, a natural communicator who can inspire change in others?

The British Association for Supported Employment is a national membership organisation which has been led by Huw Davies since its inception. Huw has is retiring in 2022 and BASE is seeking to appoint a suitable experienced person to lead and develop this small but mighty charity. You will also have overall responsibility for our trading arm, Inclusive Trading CIC.

Our Background

BASE is governed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) currently comprising 10 elected regional leads, all who hold relevant sector roles, and an additional 3 co-optees with industry specific expertise and remit. The NEC has an established role in scrutinising, challenging and supporting operational staff, processes and the strategic direction of BASE as an organisation.

Our Vision

BASE strives towards a future where inclusive and diverse workforces are the rule and not the exception and employers are supported and empowered to reach a much wider talent pool across the disabled community. 

What we can offer you

More than anything, we can offer you an opportunity to work with us to improve countless lives by working to improve employment rates for people who are the most disadvantaged in the UK economy. Are you up for the challenge?

To apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Huw Davies at BASE.

For informal discussion, please contact Huw Davies.

Closing date: 4 January 2022

Interview dates: 10-11 January 2022

BASE is a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 180 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them, with a particular focus on people affected by inequality and disadvantage.

We are looking for a personable and capable Executive Assistant for our Chief Executive, Charlotte Augst. The role will provide high-level support across a range of areas, enabling Charlotte to focus on leading the charity, growing the National Voices coalition and maintaining our considerable influencing success.

This is a varied role which requires someone who can think on their feet at the same time as ensuring high-quality administrative and organisational support. The postholder will have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders from across our member charities, the NHS and government, whilst supporting a growing organisation to undertake vital work that makes a tangible difference to people using health and care services.

National Voices has a strong commitment to tackling inequality and racism. We especially welcome applications from Black and Brown people/people from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic communities (BAME), or candidates with lived experience of using health and care services. You do not need a university degree to do this role, if you can demonstrate you have the required skills and experiences.

For a full job description and application form, visit the National Voices website

Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 7 December. Initial virtual interviews will take place on Friday 17 December.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

DUE TO AN INTERNAL PROMOTION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT OUR CEO AT A TIME OF EXPANSION AND GROWTH FOR ADVANCE

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (FTE)

Location: Hammersmith Head Office with potential travel to other Advance service locations  

Hours: 28 hours per week; we would consider working patterns covering 4 or 5 days

Contract: Permanent  

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

The role

The Executive Support Officer will provide support and assistance to the CEO.  She will ensure a high standard of professional support is provided and administrative systems are established and maintained, to ensure the CEO is able to maximise use of her time to efficiently lead the organisation.

Excellent communication and organisational skills, strong organisational skills, strong IT skills and a proactive approach, will enable the post-holder to deal with internal and external communications, produce high-quality written work, organise and process information and co-ordinate meetings and events.

What you will bring:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and database entry
• At least 2 years practical experience of providing personal assistant support at a senior level, and of maintaining and implementing effective systems
• Experience of working independently and to tight and evolving deadlines, with significant exposure to multi-tasking and prioritising within a high-pressure work environment and managing competing demands
• The ability to write clearly and concisely, with strong written and verbal English 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A pro-active approach and willingness to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels to engender a coordinated approach to communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with a range of professionals, confident liaising at all levels
• The ability to handle confidential matters with utmost discretion
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively
• A helpful and calm manner, with a proactive and positive approach to work

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th December

Interviews will take place w/c 13th December.

To apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role and outlining your interest in the position.  

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The job holder is accountable for providing a range of administrative services primarily to Sparkle's CEO but also occasionally to other members of the Sparkle Team, for example, the Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

The CEO works out of London, Dubai and Malawi and other members of the Sparkle UK team are home based. Therefore, almost all of the support to be provided is virtual / online. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supporting Chief Executive Officer  

• Provide a full range of administrative support for the CEO which includes, but is not limited to the following activities: 

• Manage the CEOs diary and the schedule meetings

• Manage the CEOs email inbox, answering questions, directing emails as appropriate and referring emails to the CEO

• Oversee projects and seek status updates on work been undertaken by colleagues in both Malawi, UAE and the UK

• Organise events with partners, donors, external bodies

• Attend meetings on behalf of the CEO when the CEO is unable to do so. These meetings may be online or may be physical which may require travel 

• Undertake research about potential partners / donors / other possible opportunities

• Develop PowerPoint presentations and other supporting documentation for meetings

• Prepare memos, letters, invoices, statements and other ad hoc documents as required 

• Where appropriate ensure CEO is briefed ahead of meetings

• Organise travel (UK and international) for CEO

• Ensure subscriptions / memberships are kept up to date and be the point of contact for appropriate bodies etc

• Support CEO with development of proposals and CSR initiatives

• Support CEO with raising profile of Sparkle across the UAE, UK and Malawi through social media, speaking engagements and networking events

• Ensure that all of the work undertaken by the CEO is stored / filed on Sparkles databases in line with any data protection regulations

Supporting Trustees and Trustee Meetings  

• Provide occasional administrative support to members of the Board of Trustees, primarily the Chair of the Trustees 

• Attend quarterly Trustee meetings and any ad hoc Trustee meetings and take note and actions. Support the Trustees by ensuring that all actions are followed up

Organising Sparkle wide events  

• Regularly organise events, which will mainly be online events such as Team Meetings, “Sparkle Getting to Know You” call 

• Working alongside the Fundraising Manager, Volunteer and Admin Officer and the Marketing Officer provide administrative support for Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteers, Client events as required

Budget & Expenses  

• Manage incoming invoices on behalf of Sparkle and liaise with bookkeeper

• Track costs against budget for the CEO reporting back on a regular basis

• Manage all aspects of the CEOs expenses

Point of Contact  

• Answer and deal with Sparkle’s incoming telephone calls and direct messages to CEO online 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  

• Ongoing contact, mainly online with the CEO

• Work closely with members of the UK team, the Malawi team and UAE volunteers 

• Regular contact with the Chair of the Trustees and other Board Directors

• Contact with partners and donors

IDEAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Strong affinity with the mission and values of The Sparkle Foundation and the voluntary and charity sector. 

• Ability and willingness to assist in Sparkle fundraising and marketing events and activities   

• Experience of providing administrative support to at least one senior executive

• Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills and the ability to act as first point of contact on a range of questions from external bodies including partners and also Sparkle Trustees, employees and volunteers 

• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and multitask with minimum supervision 

• Friendly, positive and personable manner with a flexible approach

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail   

• Excellent standard of written English, ability to write clear formal letters and emails   

• Excellent IT skills including MS Office 

• Experience with a CRM system

Start Date: 3rd of January 

Location:  Islington

Salary:  £28,500 - £30,000 Per anum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Vacancy Reference: S029

Closing date: 20th December 2021 at noon.

Interview date:  29th December 2021

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

You will be working closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, the Executive Team comprises of the CEO, COO, Director of Business Development, Director of Services.

About the Role

Busy but rewarding environment, you will be attending several meetings with or Senior Management Team where you will be responsible for taking accurate minutes and distributing accordingly.  The role entails someone who has previous experience at working at Board level and can co-ordinate several diaries.  Dealing with some sensitive information where it will require confidentiality.

This role will require some late evenings and occasional weekends, it will require someone to agile work and be able to juggle priorities.

About You

You will need to be organised, have excellent IT skills, and be a clear communicator both verbal and written.  Be a team player and be prepared to be instrumental in supporting the Executive team and Board in moving our Charity forward, alongside our Staff, Service Users and Partners. 

You will be handling sensitive information which will require you to be GDPR compliant.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Executive Assistant

Part time: 22.5 hours per week

The Poppy Factory has an opportunity for an experienced and highly organised individual to provide administrative support to the CEO and senior managers. This is an excellent opportunity to join The Poppy Factory as we enter an exciting period of change and growth following a large-scale redevelopment of our Richmond site, whilst extending our activities to support disabled veterans into employment.

Are you:

• An experienced Executive Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with high profile stakeholders?
• Someone who thrives on managing a varied and complex workload?
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills, experienced in successfully delivering high profile events?
• A creative problem-solver who understands the importance of asking the right questions, and is thoughtful and tenacious in working with others to identify a range of possible solutions?
• Able to respond to fast changing circumstances with flexibility, patience and efficiency?
• Collaborative and customer-oriented, with a hands-on approach?

The successful candidate for this role will have a sound track record of delivering high level administrative support. 

Company benefits 

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  We provide competitive terms and conditions of employment including:

• A generous Company Pension scheme
• Company-paid life assurance

How to apply

For the full job description and more information about the role please refer to the Candidate Pack. 

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please address your covering letter to Deirdre Mills, Chief Executive. 

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage candidates to apply promptly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.

As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates. 

We are a family friendly employer.

Job Title: Executive and Board Assistant

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £30-35,000 depending on experience

Location: Home-based / Flexible

We are working with the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP), a membership organisation working with tea companies, development organisations and governments to improve the lives of tea workers, farmers and the environment in which they live and work.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least three years’ work experience in a similar role
• Experience of developing and maintaining systems and processes
• Self-organised, with meticulous attention to detail
• Unflappable under pressure – particularly in event organisation and stakeholder management
• Comfortable with multi-tasking
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Zoom and online conference systems

You’ll be passionate about the ETP mission and vision, for “a tea industry that is socially just and environmentally sustainable”, as well as being motivated by achieving the best results and committed to finding solutions to challenges.  The successful candidate will be resilient, working within a busy and multi-cultural organisation, as well as handling sensitive information.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 4 January 2022

Interviews: Rolling

However, due to the nature of the role we are reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found

Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a tenacious and strategically-minded individual to lead our growing organisation. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

If you would like to learn more about the Managing Director role, please contact us via our website and we can send you a recording of our recent webinar.

Who you are:

Responsible for the overall vision and mission of THL UK, the successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about our mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food, in order to strategically lead our programs. Experience in corporate campaigning and/or political campaigning is highly desirable.

About you:

• You have a strong ability to conceptualise strategic initiatives to further THL UK’s mission, making sure our day-to-day activities support those initiatives. 

• You're a natural problem-solver with the ability to deal with the present while foreseeing and addressing future issues.

• You're a confident spokesperson and advocate of THL’s mission. 

• You appreciate the value of inclusivity, and prioritising equity and a healthy working culture, leading this from the top.

• You're well-organised and efficient, and can multitask effectively. 

• You're a strong strategic decision-maker and an informed opinion leader.

• You're a great listener, and this informs your decision-making.

• You're able to foster close collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• You can work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board, the Managing Director oversees a number of areas:

Leadership:

• Collaborates with the board of trustees (BOT) and Chairperson of the Board and the Leadership Team to create actionable goals for the team and creates clear, ambitious plans for achieving those goals. Working with the Leadership Team and the BOT set the annual budget and forecast fundraising priorities for the future.

• Acts as a public face of the organisation in the UK through speaking events, the media and through THL publications.

• Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• Fosters a culture of equity and inclusiveness.

Program Management:

• Oversees the program work in the UK (and other relevant EU programs). This will also involve working closely with the Open Wing Alliance and THL US’ Executive team.

• Provide the board with regular updates on program advancement at board meetings, which are held every quarter.

Development and Financial Management:

• Works with the Chairperson of the Board and Head of Development to plan and fundraise for expansion in the UK through major donor meetings. This will include providing regular updates and communications to donors who have offered earmarked support for UK expansion.

• Work with staff and the BOT to prepare a comprehensive budget (currently £1.1 million and likely to grow to over £2 million in the next 2 years).

• Manage charity documents and ensure filing in a timely manner.

• Maintain charitable status, ensuring all charity laws are followed.

• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the BOT.

HR Management:

• Supports the recruitment and interview process for new hires in the UK in collaboration with the Operations department.

• Leads and supports the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.

Risk Management:

• Works with the Operations department, Leadership Team and pro-bono outside counsel to reduce risks created by our programs.

• Ensures scientific credibility.

Personnel Management:

• Manages and leads the team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members. 

• Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidance.

• Supports teams in the development of their campaigning strategies.

• Manages Time Off requests from direct line managed staff.

• Signs off expenses of direct line managed staff.

Key Competencies:

Leadership: Has a clear, strategic vision for the department and rallies the team toward realising that vision. Balances and coordinates the interests of the team and other departments. Leads with integrity and mutual respect, and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience. Believes firmly in promoting a healthy work culture, leading by example and prioritises equity and inclusion.

Thought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on the mission of THL and outcomes we’re seeking. You are the go to person for animal welfare and what our work means in the context of reducing suffering.

Strategic Thinking: Looks at consequences, implications, interdependencies, and indirect effects, all in both the short and longer term. Looks beyond the immediate goal or issue and with the greater context, not just the content of the moment. Is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations.

Management: Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.

Tenacity: The ability to display confidence and relentlessness, especially when faced with confrontational or particularly difficult situations and interactions.

Decision making: An active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others. You can make quick and calculated thinking and decision-making in both high-pressure situations and broader strategy discussions.

Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates the needs of the organisation and board.

Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Managing Director salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English.

2. ​Have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK)

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Two part skills test (remote group assessment and individual written task)
• Screening interview (via video call) 
• Second interview (via video call) 
• Final interview (via video call)

We will invite successful applicants to an assessment day which we will run on December 10th 2021 online. The closing date for applications for this day is December 5th 2021.

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We aim to bring about positive change for people living in Southwark by championing, supporting and working with the wonderful and diverse organisations and individuals that make up the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Southwark.

We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more. We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf. We host Healthwatch Southwark and have strong and productive links with the VCS in Southwark, its funders, Southwark Council, Partnership Southwark and others. We are now looking to recruit for a new CEO, and I am delighted you are considering applying for it.

This is an exciting role for a change maker and social activist with political acumen and excellent senior leadership, diplomacy, team working and interpersonal skills. If you are committed to supporting and advocating on behalf of our member oganisations at a strategic and localism level, and as comfortable working with local residents as you are with politicians and public servants, then this could be the perfect job for you. A new CEO will join Community Southwark at an exciting time for the organisation and following a period of change you will get the chance to implement and embed a number of organisational changes such as a move to new premises and implementing the 2022- 2026 strategy to name just a few. While the 2022-2026 strategy will not complete until early 2022, it is likely focus will be .

- The needs of ethnic minority led groups in Southwark.

- Strengthening the representation and advocacy for Southwark VCS;

- Ensuring the sustainability of Community Southwark by fundraising for our own building via our Designated Property Fund.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Nicola Howard, Chair of the Board of Trustees

About the role

Acting as ambassador for Southwark VCS, you will provide the public face for our activities, supporting the voluntary sector and wider communities in Southwark. You will lead the organisation and its membership in building the local VCS capacity and direction in collaboration with others. A key element of the role will be to maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in local government, Partnership Southwark and business acting as a conduit between all these sectors.

VCS Representation • .

VCS Development • .

CS Strategy and Governance • .

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CS Financial Management •.

CS Operations •. 

Next Steps

Closing date: 9 AM on Monday, 3rd January 2022  (NB - AD WILL BE EXTENDED TO CLOSING DATE)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday, 7th January 2022

Interviews: Friday, 14th January 2022

Preferred Start Date: Monday, 14th March 2022

Be Free Young Carers is an award winning charity that seeks to improve the lives of young carers living in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Districts. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced leader.

Be Free Young Carers operates throughout South Oxfordshire, the Vale of White Horse Districts and will establish a presence in the Oxford City District in 2022 as a next step in its expansion plans. We offer support and advice dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of young carers.

We are the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire and provide advice, guidance, offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental well-being.

In the post pandemic period, like many charities in Oxfordshire, we have seen an increase in demand. It is also clear that a significant unmet need to support young carers exists. We have a strategy to expand the geographical remit of young carers we can support in the County. Our strategy will result in young carers across Oxfordshire receiving vital support they urgently need.

Working with a dedicated, professional and highly motivated team the CEO’s role will be to inspire and lead, ensuring the sustainability of the existing charity footprint, and delivering the expansion strategy. This is an exciting time to join a thriving, growing, commercially minded charity and a rare opportunity for someone to lead a significant programme of work in its early stages of development.

The CEO is responsible for the leadership, the overall strategic direction of the Charity, working with the Chair and Board, and the delivery of all its activities to ensure it meets the needs of the children and families it exists for in the most effective way for the future.

The role is full time, but we will consider flexible time and working arrangements. Closing date is 2 January 2022..

Chief Executive Vacancy – HIVE Portsmouth

Are you a creative, experienced entrepreneurial leader with a desire to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Portsmouth?

We are looking for the right person to lead HIVE Portsmouth through its next stage of development. You will need to be a natural collaborator and networker with an existing knowledge of the City, and someone with an understanding and desire to work with the complexities of the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

You will also need to be highly adaptable, flexible, and able to work with uncertainty. Working with the Board of Trustees and other partnership members of the senior management team you will ensure that HIVE Portsmouth remains responsive to the needs of the Sector and the City.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

Salary £50,000 full time (dependant on experience)

Closing date for applications 12 December 2021

Interviews and assessment process will be held on 11th and 12th January 2022. Please ensure you are available on both days.