An exciting and rare opportunity to shape and build an organisation. PANS PANDAS UK is a charity supporting people with PANS and PANDAS, medical conditions which are not widely understood or accepted. You can learn more at our website.

Currently entirely run by volunteers, PANS PANDAS UK now seeks an experienced sector professional to join us as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our transition to a staffed, professional, sustainable and increasingly influential charity.

The role would suit someone with deep experience of the UK charity sector and of change management. It will evolve as the organisation evolves. Our successful candidate will be a hybrid between a strategic-thinking senior manager, a practical shaper, and someone able to work closely with volunteers, fundraisers, patients and other stakeholders.

A full candidate information pack is available, and application is by submission of a CV and letter via our retained consultant.

The deadline for submissions is 18:00 on Monday 01 November 2021.

PANS PANDAS UK is registered charity 1178484. No agencies please.

Marketing and Communications Executive

Full-time, with part-time (4 days and/or term-time) considered for the right candidate

About Challenge Partners

Who we are: Challenge Partners is a practitioner-led education charity that enables collaboration and challenge between schools to enhance the life chances of all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

How we do it: The Challenge Partners central team works closely with school leaders and other education professionals to facilitate a variety of programmes and networks for schools in our partnership. We ensure the knowledge and skills of the best in our network are available to everyone, reducing the variability in education provision whilst improving the performance of all schools, leaders, and pupils in the partnership.

Our team: We are a small, but growing, team of around 25 people. We are dedicated to working hard for our schools whilst enjoying what we do and who we work with. You will be working in a friendly and dynamic group with backgrounds in education, the wider social enterprise and charity sector, and the corporate world. The majority of roles are school-facing, and team members work closely with leaders in our schools to generate and refine ideas and create maximum value for the network.

Job purpose

This is an exciting role in which you will work closely with our Network Development Team to devise, implement and monitor communications and marketing activities and assets to further enhance our profile and reach, and substantially increase subscriptions to Challenge Partners.

Reporting to the Head of Knowledge Exchange and Engagement - who leads our communications activity - you will also contribute to our wider communications and engagement activities; events and publications; and work to spread excellent practice across schools and trusts in our network and beyond through our digital knowledge exchange programme.

To fulfil this role, we are looking for a proactive, highly-organised and personable individual, with two years’ or more experience in digital marketing and communications, who is able to take the lead on exciting projects including the redesign of our website and production of our annual report.

Key responsibilities This is a varied role and on any one day you could be planning digital marketing campaigns, writing for social media, filming at events, monitoring our engagement, writing for our website, or project managing key marketing activity.

Responsibilities include:

Communications and marketing for growth and influence: you will plan and deliver campaigns, create and curate content; monitor and evaluate campaigns using Google Analytics, social media analytics and other key metrics.

Enhancing our brand and communications activity: project manage redevelopment of our website; ensure all customer-facing communications are branded to a high standard and uphold our house style; coordinate external communications across Challenge Partners; train and advise other team members on areas of communications such as: tweeting, filming videos and crafting engaging emails.

Events and publications: project manage production or our Annual Impact Report, working with designers and co-ordinating content; promote national network events including National Conference.

Knowledge exchange: film and edit video; help to write, design and distribute our partnership e email newsletter.

Other responsibilities as required: all Challenge Partners staff are expected and encouraged to work collaboratively on projects outside their immediate areas of responsibility throughout the year.

Person Specification

At least two years’ experience in marketing and communications. Specific skills and attitudes we are looking for include:

• Creativity and excellent written and oral communication skills and an ability to write for different audiences
• Experience in website content management, social media, and other marketing/external communications
• Digital marketing expertise including use of Google Adwords and Analytics
• Project management experience
• A can-do attitude and ability to prioritise effectively to meet competing demands, through organisation and time management
• Outstanding attention to detail, and pride in your work
• An ability to edit marketing leaflets and images to promote our work, designs skills would be a bonus
• High computer literacy, with experience of using software including: G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/Premier Elements or similar, Mailchimp

• Experience of Salesforce would be an advantage
• The ability to deal with people diplomatically at all levels, building a rapport
• A passion for education, and desire to make a difference

Personal Characteristics:

Our team is very important to us, and we are looking for someone who shares our key values:

● Excellence- we are always looking for ways to improve because we are determined to achieve the best for every child, teacher and leader.

● Equity- we treat each other fairly, with trust, care and respect. We seek the best for every child, and know that those who have the least, need our combined expertise the most.

● Courageous leadership- we speak up and take responsibility for all children, making sure that we do not harm others in doing our best for our own schools

● Challenge- We expect the best of ourselves and each other, and value challenge which helps us improve

● Collaboration- We listen to, share with and learn from each other, developing our practice together so that every child benefits from our combined wisdom and creativity

● Innovation- We use and generate research, we innovate with discipline and evaluate intelligently in pursuit of better outcomes for all children, especially the most disadvantaged.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

● 25 days of paid holiday per year

● An employer contributed pension - matched up to 5% of your own contribution

● Private health insurance

● Flexible working hours, involving remote and office work

● A supportive and friendly team

● A chance to make a real difference to educational outcomes

Salary

Salary £23,000 -  £27,500

How to apply and our recruitment process

Challenge Partners is committed to further enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within our team and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Applications are welcomed from individuals who would like to work part-time (minimum 4 days a week), term-time, job-share, flexibly or on secondment.

If you would like to be a part of our team, then please apply via Charity Job no later than midnight on Tuesday 2 November providing:

● A CV of no more than two pages which includes your current salary

● A statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role and the person specification

Please note that we will disregard your application if we do not receive a CV and role-specific cover letter.

Appointment will be dependent on receipt of satisfactory references and completing a DBS check.

Please state in your covering statement whether you wish to apply full-time, part-time, job-share, flexible working or on secondment.

Next Steps:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to telephone interviews on Friday 5 November.

Successful candidates will then be invited to final interviews on Tuesday 9 November.

You should also notify us if you have any issues with the proposed timeline.

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This newly created role of Chief of Staff offers an exciting opportunity to join a trail blazing charity on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty in the UK.   We are a small yet fast-growing and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.

As member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and other senior executives in the charity to improve the effectiveness of the CEO and the management team. The role will participate at trustee board meetings and SLT meetings.
To be successful, the Chief of Staff needs strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior managers. The successful candidate will demonstrate great attention to detail, high levels of organisation as well as being both an analytical and strategic thinker.
The candidate should have high levels of empathy and understanding of what motivates staff, must have strong written communication skills and be able to produce presentations that are clear and well organised. Being able to establish a strong working relationship with the CEO with good chemistry is essential

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

This role provides high-quality executive personal assistance and administrative support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, to the part-time Chairman and to other Board members. In addition, the post-holder is responsible for the administration of meetings and other arrangements associated with The Careers & Enterprise Company Board and Senior Leadership Team. The role requires an adaptable individual who can flex their style and pace. The post-holder will be part of the Operations Support team and will work with the Internal Operations Manager and wider Operations team to ensure effective delivery.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 x A4 pages with a minimum font of 11). In your cover letter, please demonstrate how you meet the job profile, in particular the following:

• Managing complex diaries
• Managing senior-level stakeholders
• Working proactively in an ambiguous environment

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on 25th October 2021.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our organisation and drive forward our plans to deliver a person-centred service to people with sight loss living in North Somerset.

You will have excellent communication skills; a high level of financial literacy; and a sound knowledge of the voluntary sector, its governance arrangements and relationship with local partners including the statutory sector.  You will develop and maintain productive alliances in order to raise the profile of service user needs and aspirations, and will lead our fundraising efforts.

We need someone with a vision for the future and an ability to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.  An empathy for people living with a disability is essential, as is a positive, flexible approach to team working.  You will be based in our office in Weston super Mare but should be prepared to travel across North Somerset as required.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4th November 2021.

Interviews for this post will be held on Thursday 11th November.

The charity 

Established 140 years ago, we are there for everyone working in education. 

Through our free helpline, grants, counselling, guidance, professional and organisational development services, we work with hundreds of organisations and thousands of staff across the sector. The impact can be lifesaving and more teachers, lecturers and support staff turn to us for help each year.

We have ambitious plans for the future, as we grow to meet the needs of an ever-changing education sector. We are focused on our vision of everyone working in education feeling respected, supported and resilient.With 34% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload, the work we do is very important. 

The vacancy 

We are looking for a diligent individual who can support our CEO with diary management, meeting preparation, relationship management, event attendance and travel administration and ad-hoc research.

You will also support and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships. Work closely with the Chair of the Trustees and all individual Trustees as well as the Leadership team and senior management.

In return you can expect a friendly and flexible work environment, generous holiday and pension arrangements, company sick pay, and more. 

How to apply 

Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the role requirements outlined in the Job Description/Person specification for this role.

Follow the apply button to our recruitment portal where you can upload your CV and Supporting Statement. 

Closing date is Friday 22nd October, however we do recommend early applications as we may opt to interview on a rolling basis, and so the vacancy could close early. 

Tourettes Action is the only UK-wide charity advocating for and providing support to people with Tourette Syndrome and their families. This year is our 40th anniversary year, and we have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, creative and imaginative Chief Executive to lead our next stage of growth and development.

We’ve identified our priorities for the next five years:

• To continue to consolidate and build our funding base
• To ensure our activities and support are available across the UK to all people with Tourette Syndrome and their families
• To offer new services
• To increase the power of our voice, taking full advantage of digital media
• To increase our impact and ability to influence national policy to secure better access to diagnosis and treatment across the country

To lead our team tackling these challenges, you are likely to be:

• Experienced at inspiring, leading, and developing an effective team
• A creative and strategic thinker and problem solver
• Able to prioritise tasks and delegate
• An articulate and persuasive advocate
• Experienced at campaigning using traditional and social media
• Experienced in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• Understanding of, and open to learning more about, Tourette Syndrome and understanding of the needs of the people who seek our help

In this role, you will work four or five days a week, working flexibly from home and the office in Farnborough, Hampshire.

To apply, please download the application pack and then return a CV of no more than three pages and a one-page cover letter to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: 6.00 pm on Monday, 1 November 2021

Tourettes Action is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds (including neuro diverse) and people with lived experience of disability. We are open to flexible working requests.

Arachne is a registered charity and company by guarantee and has over 35 years’ experience in providing a range of free, accessible support and services. The main aim is to improve and sustain the quality of life and resilience of an ethnically diverse range of women and their families who are disadvantaged by physical/mental health problems, language barriers, difficulties accessing mainstream services or are 'hard-to-reach'.

Our three main areas of work are: welfare advice, health promotion, training/education.  In addition, we work in partnership/network and liaise with a diverse range of statutory and non-statutory organisations.

As part of our new project bid to The National Lottery Community Fund, we have secured funding for a new post of Chief Executive to lead Arachne through an important stage in its future development towards sustainability.

The aim of this post is to empower Arachne and strengthen its capacity.  In addition, to lead the review, development and implementation of the strategic plan to address community need and the impact of the local and national policy agenda, underpinned by robust financial management, good governance and general management. The post holder will work closely with the Board of Trustees and lead a small staff team.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, creative, dynamic and determined female to lead Arachne and inspire, manage and develop the team. The successful candidate needs to have an excellent track record of fundraising, meeting financial targets, have outstanding communication skills, an innovative and creative approach, the ability to develop strong and positive relationships with internal and external audiences and able to balance and respond to a large and varied workload.  Underlining this they will need to have an excellent understanding of the challenges that face grassroots organisations in the current financial climate. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the needs and experiences of migrants in the UK, and a clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.

Can you lead Lewisham’s key advice charity to deliver excellent services and through change?

At Citizens Advice Lewisham, we help people find a way forward. Our informed, independent advice assists service users to overcome life’s challenges – from managing money to understanding their housing rights; from navigating benefit rules to clarifying their employment rights. Every year, we support thousands of people in need, giving them a voice and a chance to make things better. You can play an important part in our vital work.

We are a leading advice agency in the diverse South East London borough, with a turnover of £1.5m, 40 staff and up to 50 volunteers, supporting over 20,000 people each year.

We are a charity in our own right - legally independent from but proudly affiliated to national Citizens Advice – raising our funds from statutory authorities, trusts, lottery distribution boards, and donations.

Joining us in this key role, you will:

• be responsible, alongside our Trustees, for the strategy and direction of CAL;
• lead a skilled and committed staff and volunteer team;
• lead external stakeholder liaison;
• blend innovation with tradition in service delivery, recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers in order to overcome fundraising challenges.

To be successful, you will have:

• strong leadership skills;
• knowledge of the charity sector;
• experience of working in advice or a related field;
• excellent communication and business skills;
• experience with finance and change management.

In return, benefits include 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years’ service) and up to 7.5% pension contribution.

For further information and to apply, click the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.30am on 8th November 2021

Interview date: 19th November 2021

Please note, we do not accept CVs. No agencies, please.

Beaumond House Hospice Care provides personalised care for people and their families when every moment matters. We aim to achieve outstanding hospice care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well.

Our next Chief Executive Officer, working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, will be responsible for the overall success of our charity. They will work in partnership with the Board of Trustees to determine and manage any operational action required. They will lead the leadership team who are responsible for implementing strategy and business plans, ensuring high standards of financial stewardship, regulatory compliance and service delivery.

Key details: Chief Executive Officer at Beaumond House Hospice Care
Salary: £60,000
Location: Newark

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Ability to demonstrate a profound understanding and empathy for, the vital care and support that Beaumond House offers to its patients, carers and families
• Track record of experience at CEO or Director level
• Track record of general fundraising and/or submitting funding applications.
• Experience of commissioning, with evidence of working with commissioners either NHS or Local Authorities.
• Inspirational leadership skills, with proven track record of leading senior teams to achieve significant targets within agreed timescales and budgets, including creating a positive working culture

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button. 

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 12th November 2021.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader to build on a strong foundation to expand and grow our services across Kent. 

The Kent MS Therapy Centre Charity (“KMSTC”) aims to radically improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and those who care for them.

We aim to:

• Provide a range of complementary therapies and specialist clinics
• Give advice, support, and information to those living with MS, their carers and families, in an   environment which encourages mutual support and friendship
• Become a Centre of Excellence which enables self-management of the condition

JOB PURPOSE 

The Chief Executive Officer will enhance the senior leadership team at the charity. The individual will lead the delivery of our objectives for financial sustainability and improved access to services for potential members across Kent.

The existing team is highly effective operationally, and we are looking for a leader who will drive forward the positive culture within KMSTC: which is defined by a passion to support the members and a desire to learn. 

Applicants will need a blend of strategic and commercial experience, as well as the ability to oversee the day-to-day operational challenges of running a busy centre to meet member satisfaction targets. 

The CEO will work closely with the board of trustees to develop and implement the centre’s long-term strategy.

In addition, the CEO will play an important part in income-generation activities, building the centre’s wider public reputation and in forming relationships with key strategic partners.

See attachment for more detail on main duties and responsibilities. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrable experience of leading a similar service-oriented organisation. 
• Evidence of significant personal success in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives.  
• Ability to think strategically, be flexible and to organise and prioritise a complex workload with tight deadlines and budgets. 
• Ability to identify future strategies and translate into operational plans. 
• Strategic financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting and review. 
• Ability to develop a team, drive performance, and improve quality. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and in public presentations. 
• The ability to work autonomously within an agreed framework of accountability. 
• Competent IT skills and the ability to complete administrative tasks related to the role. 
• Good employment law knowledge to enable the right people decisions to be made. 
• Understanding of legal requirements and principles of good practice in the management and governance of charities. 
• Experience of stakeholder management. 

You are very welcome to contact the reception team at the Centre to arrange a visit in advance of making your application. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

1. Applications will be longlisted against the best fit to the criteria in the job description.
2. Longlisted candidates will be invited to an informal video interview with the Chair of Trustees.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to meet the existing team, interview in person and prepare a short presentation for a panel of Trustees.
4. Interviews will be held in November (date tbc). 
5. Start date Q1 2022. 

LCTS is at a significant point in its journey and is looking for a CEO to lead the organisation forward into a sustainable future building on its proud legacy. Central to this is to develop a long-term strategy and the ability to develop business growth opportunities that will maximise the capability of LCTS’ people, its vehicle fleet and vision.

Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS) is an independent charity that has operating bases in Edinburgh and Midlothian.

We are passionate about enabling isolated people to lead a fuller life and have been providing safe high-quality accessible transport for groups in Edinburgh and Midlothian for many years.  In addition, we provide scheduled community bus services in remote parts of Midlothian.

We have an enviable reputation throughout Scotland and beyond for providing premium driver training through our wholly owned subsidiary, Transport Training Skills (UK) Ltd.

Our advice and information service is valued by many charities and others operating their own vehicles.

Embracing change has always been part of our ethos, and we have recently identified a new opportunity to deliver on our commitment to improving marginalised people's access to transport.

Would you like the opportunity to lead our committed team of staff and volunteers, backed by a supportive Board of Trustees?

Chief Executive Officer – HEY Credit Union

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

Relocation and benefits package: Negotiable

Location:Hull city centre

Reporting to:The Board of Directors

HEY Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative, owned and run by its members in the Humber Region and beyond, for whom it provides fair and responsible savings and loans. 

Established in 1999, we are a high performing credit union; membership, savings, loans and assets are all growing, capital exceeds the regulatory requirement, and we enjoy excellent feedback from service users.

We are ambitious about further scaling-up to serve more people, offer more services relevant to their needs, and make an even bigger difference to our members’ lives.

With our inaugural CEO’s planned retirement early next year, the Board of Directors are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual with the passion to lead us on the next phase of our exciting development journey and drive the organisation forward to achieve its vision. 

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for:

• working with the Board to develop and implement our Strategic Business Plan and ensure that our vision, values and objectives are delivered effectively; 
• planning and promoting new products, channels and delivery processes to ensure ongoing improvements to member services, supporting our members’ financial wellbeing;
• developing networks and activities and forging partnerships, to maximise HEY Credit Union’s opportunities and profile within the community served;
• compliance with all regulatory and financial controls and maintaining effective working relationships with the Board and other stakeholders;
• leading, managing and supporting HEY Credit Union’s team of staff and volunteer colleagues.

The Person

The successful candidate will be passionate about the core values and ethos of the credit union movement and ideally have:

• Experience of managing a credit union or other financial institution.
• Experience of developing and managing business plans and budgets and providing service delivery to a high standard.
• Evidence of understanding consumer needs and improving service delivery.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Experience of maintaining effective relationships with a board of directors.
• Significant and proven leadership and management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of current and emerging financial markets, opportunities, and their influences on the credit union.

If you are keen to join us and develop your career in the credit union movement, we’d love to hear from you.

Application process

To apply, please send a tailored CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the position of CEO and how you feel your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, to arrive no later than 5 pm Monday 1st November 2021. 

Please email your application to Kathryn Rawding, External HR Consultant. 

Please see our Candidate Information Pack for more details.

Bexley Voluntary Service Council is an infrastructure charity (CVS) set up to strengthen and support our local voluntary and community groups to be resilient and offer high quality support to the community.

As we emerge from the pandemic, BVSC is positioned to bring together partners and communities that together will improve health and wellbeing and address inequalities.  The sector has many challenges ahead of them; BVSC is a leader in enabling the sector to rise to those challenges

We are seeking a visionary, inclusive leader with energy, integrity, and commitment to support both large local charities and small grassroots organisations through these uncertain times