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Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Academies Trust is looking for an exceptional Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of our organisation — running our Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, our staff, and the wider world.
In this dual role, you'll act as trusted adviser to our CEO and Deputy CEO, managing correspondence, priorities and special projects across the Trust. You'll lead our entire communications agenda including internal, external, press and public affairs, building a strategy that helps every one of our schools feel connected to our mission, and that raises Ormiston's voice and influence across the education sector.
You'll work closely with our National Leadership Group, Principals and senior leaders, and you'll have real scope to shape how a large, multi-layered organisation talks to itself and to the outside world.
About you
You'll bring senior leadership experience, ideally gained managing a press office or public affairs function, and you'll be confident operating as a trusted adviser to CEO-level and Principal-level stakeholders. You'll have a track record managing communications across multiple channels in a large, complex organisation, and be a confident user of technology and AI, with a clear view of how AI will change communications and administration. Experience in education, the public sector, or working with ministers, regulators or national media would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to distil complex information for different audiences and communicate it clearly and simply. You'll bring calm, decisive leadership under pressure, including experience managing high-profile issues or reputational risk. This role requires you to combine excellent project management with the ability to build and sustain relationships across an organisation and beyond it.
Above all, you'll bring a genuine commitment to Ormiston's mission and values, and the creativity and critical thinking to solve problems in a fast-paced, changing environment.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews due to take place the week commencing 5 October 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are?
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.
Introduction to the role
The Digital Communications Coordinator will coordinate the digital communications for Surrey Coalition of Disabled People as well as the projects/networks that we coordinate such as The Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN).
Purpose of the role
To lead on the coordination, design and delivery of vibrant and engaging communications for The Coalition.
We want to expand our reach and increase our engagement.
You will help us to achieve this:
- Through building our existing social media channels as well as researching/implementing new channels
- Keeping The Coalition website updated with fresh and engaging content
- Developing marketing materials for our events/social activities and services/projects
- Being the expert in digital accessibility
Main responsibilities
- Craft/develop content for the Coalition’s social media channels including You Tube and the website
- Co-ordinate and develop an ongoing schedule of new content for each of the social media platforms, ensuring this is in line with the overall organisation’s activities
- Monitor networks/trending topics to ensure that the Coalition maximises any opportunities to respond to appropriate topics
- Provide analysis of the effectiveness of our content through regular reporting including key metrics such as reach, impressions and engagement
- Keep the website updated – including making changes to pages as well as building new ones
- To ensure that our communications are available in a wide range of formats that meets the accessibility needs of our membership
- Working with the wider staff and volunteer team, to identify and generate compelling case studies and examples of our work
- To be the brand guardian for the organisation
- To develop the knowledge of the staff team around effective communications, and contribute to team training and development
- To develop Coalition News, our quarterly Newsletter
- To attend member events to capture content for communications across all channels
- To support fundraising with developing appropriate content for funding applications and reporting
- Help develop and implement a 3 year communications and marketing strategy for the charity
- Draft press releases as required and liaise with members, staff and journalists to organise coverage.
We are looking for someone with:
- Outstanding organisation and planning skills (E)
- Excellent written communication skills and experience with copywriting for social media platforms (E)
- Some experience of creating and editing basic graphics, video and animation using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Effects and/or photo editing software (E)
- Experience of editing web pages and building web pages (E)
- Able to analyse and evaluate reports from social media activity (E)
- A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)
- A creative flair, ideas and understanding of current media trends, identifying opportunities etc. (E)
- Experience of working in a Disabled Peoples Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector (D)
- Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer (D)
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful).
What we offer you:
- Flexible working hours
- Induction training and support
- On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training
- 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Plan
- Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)
- Pre-agreed expenses
- A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference!
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and take the next step into a broad senior leadership role.
As Head of Income Generation and Communications, you will lead Cosmic’s fundraising, marketing and communications function, with responsibility for sustainable income growth, team leadership and strengthening our profile. You will oversee a varied portfolio spanning community and challenge fundraising, corporate partnerships, major donors, events, volunteering and supporter stewardship, while also setting the direction for our communications, brand and digital activity.
This is a role with real scope to shape our future. You will work closely with the CEO and Trustees, lead a small team and external communications support, and develop a three-to-five-year strategy that turns ambition into clear plans, targets and results.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in fundraising and income generation, experience of managing people and performance, and the confidence to oversee communications and volunteering strategically. You do not need to be a communications specialist, but you should understand how strong storytelling, supporter engagement and volunteer involvement can help drive income and impact.
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid, primarily based near St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington
To apply, please submit your CV and responses to the screening questions. You are welcome to include a covering letter if you wish, but this is optional.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is one of the UK’s leading education charities, working in 29 secondary schools across England, Scotland, and Wales. Using rugby as a key delivery tool, we support young people who are struggling to engage in early secondary education - often because of anxiety, low confidence, disrupted home lives, or behavioural challenges rooted in trauma. For many of the children we support, life has already brought more hardship than most adults experience in a lifetime. Our purpose is clear: to help young people facing complex challenges break the cycle and move towards a safer, stronger, more hopeful future.
The SOHK Schools Programme is a two-year intervention working with cohorts of around 20 pupils from Year 7 through to Year 9. Pupils are selected by the school and are typically among the hardest to reach young people. Each week, we deliver half a day of rugby training and classroom sessions built around our 3Cs framework, covering topics such as growth mindset, goal setting, and decision-making, alongside monthly one-to-one sessions with every pupil. The programme’s impact is evaluated by SOHK staff, teachers, parents, and the pupils themselves.
90% of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part, with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme.
Since 2023, SOHK has been proud to partner with Impetus, a charity that invests in and supports organisations helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed. This partnership combines investment with strategic and organisational development support, helping to strengthen our impact and set SOHK up for sustainable growth.
We are proud to be delivering long-term programmes that meaningfully reach hundreds of young people each year - but the societal need is vast. Our ambitious four-year strategic plan targets growth, aiming to bring our impactful programme to hundreds more young people each year.
“Despite the usual challenges that every education or sport for development charity faces, School of Hard Knocks really is unique. It is not so much what we deliver at a programme level (which is of course brilliant) but who we are as a team. If you are a values-led leader and love the idea of ‘team’, then School of Hard Knocks is the place for you.”
- Ken Cowen, Founder and outgoing CEO
The Role
The CEO is the public face and leader of SOHK, responsible for the overall strategic direction, vision, and management of the charity - ensuring SOHK meets its mission and strategic objectives while maintaining strong relationships with Trustees, staff, supporters, and the wider SOHK community. We’re looking for a mission-driven charity leader and effective fundraiser, capable of building a sustainable growth model.
Strategy and Direction
● Be the face and voice of the charity - its principal ambassador
● Lead the development and periodic review of SOHK’s strategy with the Trustees and Senior Management Team
● Translate the 2026-30 strategy into organisational priorities, plans, and goals
● Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and the lived experience of young people remain central to every decision and growth plan
Programme Delivery, Quality and Impact
● Hold a high bar for programme quality and outcomes for young people
● Line-manage and support the Director of Programmes, working with delivery teams and partners to build a world-class, evidence-based intervention
● Ensure SOHK can evidence the impact of its programmes, with insights feeding back into constant improvement
Income Generation, Fundraising and External Relations
● Lead income generation across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and challenges and events
● Line-manage and support the Head of Fundraising in executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy
● Hold senior relationships with funders and partners, building SOHK’s brand, reputation, and profile
Leading People, Culture and Operations
● Build and lead a high-performing Senior Management Team
● Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with SOHK’s values
● Line-manage and support the Director of Finance & Operations, ensuring operational excellence
Governance and the Board
● Act as the primary link between the organisation and the Trustees
● Attend all Trustee meetings (held quarterly) and provide timely, accurate reporting
● Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Charity Commission requirements
About You
Essential
● Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, education, youth, or social impact sector - whether as CEO or as part of an executive team - including working directly with a Board of Trustees
● Demonstrated success in building or significantly growing an organisation, programme, or initiative
● A collaborative and values-led leadership style, with the ability to inspire trust, hold people to account, and build high-performing teams
● Strong track record of income generation, including securing significant funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, or major donors
● Experience of financial oversight, budgeting, and organisational planning at a senior level
● Strategic thinker, able to translate vision into clear plans and delivery
● Strong relationship-builder and communicator, confident with a wide range of stakeholders
Desirable
● Previous charity CEO experience - a bonus, but not essential; we know brilliant candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds
● Direct classroom, youth work, or education leadership experience
● Knowledge of the UK education system and youth policy landscape
● Experience of scaling a multi-site delivery organisation and working with local authorities
Personal Attributes
● Deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people, especially those facing disadvantage
● Resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and navigate setbacks
● Collaborative, open, and reflective leader who seeks feedback and learns from it
Terms of Appointment
Contract type
Full-time, permanent
Location
Greater London, with offices in Edinburgh & Cardiff
Salary
£85,000 – £90,000 per year + £5,000 PRP
Reports to
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Direct reports
Director of Programmes; Head of Fundraising; Director of Finance & Operations
Travel
Regular UK travel, primarily to Edinburgh and Cardiff. Occasional evenings for stakeholder engagement and fundraising events
Trustee meetings
Quarterly, in London, in the evening, plus ad hoc subcommittees
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on communications leader with strong press relations experience who can help raise Borne's profile, lead our strategic communications, grow awareness of our mission to prevent preterm birth, and reach new audiences.
This is a key leadership role in a small, but ambitious charity at a moment of real momentum, growing in terms of reach and influence. Marketing and communications will be central to helping Borne take our next steps forward.
About You
You are a collaborative, strategic communicator with the confidence and experience to raise the profile of a growing charity. You combine excellent judgement with strong press relations expertise and know how to turn organisational ambition, scientific progress and human stories into compelling public narratives.
Why Join Us?
- Play a senior role in a purpose-led charity tackling one of the most urgent challenges in maternal and infant health.
- Join at a pivotal moment, with a refreshed brand, revamped website and new marketing strategy already in place.
- Help take Borne to the next level by raising our profile, increasing awareness and supporting ambitious plans for growth.
- Work closely with a committed team, expert researchers, supporters, ambassadors and partners.
- Shape a communications function that is inclusive, ethical, ambitious and rooted in real-world impact.
Borne's mission is to fund research to advance our knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth, and improve the lives of mothers and babies.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator
Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.
Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.
Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.
We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.
Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.
Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose and Offer
We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.
You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.
✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.
✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.
✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.
✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.
✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.
Areas of Work and Responsibility
Executive support to the CEO
· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.
· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.
Leadership and governance coordination and support
· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.
· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records.
Workstreams and projects coordination
· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.
· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.
· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.
Administration, systems and information management
· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems.
· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.
Communication and stakeholder support
· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.
· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation.
· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.
· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.
· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.
· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.
· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.
Personal and professional attributes
· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.
· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.
· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.
For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to our 5 country offices worldwide, we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Executive Officer to the CEO plays a central role within the CEO Office, supporting the Chief Executive Officer in delivering effective leadership and ensuring alignment across the organisation.
The postholder is responsible for providing high-level executive support to the CEO while acting as a key coordination point across the organisation. The role ensures the effective management of priorities, information flow, and follow-up on leadership actions, enabling the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to operate efficiently and effectively.
In addition, the role leads internal communications and staff engagement, ensuring that organisational priorities, decisions, and key messages are clearly communicated and understood across teams.
This is a proactive and fast-paced role requiring strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills, with a focus on supporting leadership effectiveness, organisational alignment, and operational efficiency.
About the Role:
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the CEO, ensuring effective management of time, priorities, and workload.
- Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics.
- Develop, maintain, and review an effective system for briefing the CEO ahead of meetings and engagements.
- Act as a central coordination point for information flowing to and from the CEO, as requested.
- Coordinate and collate departmental reports and documentation for CEO review.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and senior contacts.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.
This role operates on a hybrid working basis, with a requirement to work from the office for two/three days per week, and additional days where required to meet organisational needs.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience in an Executive Officer or similar role supporting senior leadership.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful internal communications and staff engagement strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and create compelling communications materials tailored to specific audiences and channels.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as our Executive Officer to the CEO and play a key role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team to deliver effective leadership and organisational alignment. You'll coordinate strategic priorities, manage key communications, and help ensure decisions and actions are delivered efficiently across the organisation. If you're highly organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting Muslim Aid's humanitarian mission.
Benefits of working with us:
- 25 days’ annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working - 2/3 days per week in the office
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Pre-employment Checks:
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable communities, Muslim Aid operates rigorous safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) procedures in our recruitment process. We are committed to the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation and adopt a zero-tolerance approach to SEA. As a result, any employment with Muslim Aid is subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory professional references, including safeguarding-specific enquiries.
- A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check where applicable.
- A review of right-to-work documentation for the country in which the role is based.
We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, or age.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the closing date. However, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate asex quickly as possible.
An exciting opportunity!
This is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity to lead the UK's only dedicated charity supporting children, adults and families affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related lysosomal storage disorders. Following the current Chief Executive's planned move to become Managing Director of Rare Disease Research Partners (RDRP) in January 2027, the incoming CEO will take the helm of an organisation with over forty years of history, a trusted national reputation and a growing role on the international rare disease stage. The successful candidate will shape the strategic vision for more than 1,800 families, oversee the close partnership between the Society and its research subsidiary RDRP, and champion the patient and family ethos that sits at the heart of the organisation's work. It is an opportunity to combine ambitious strategic leadership with deeply meaningful, human impact, working alongside a committed Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider community of clinicians, researchers and pharmaceutical partners.
As our next Chief Executive, you will
- Define and deliver the MPS Society’s strategic vision.
- Provide confident oversight of governance, finance, compliance and reporting.
- Effectively manage the operational alignment between the MPS Society and RDRP.
- Always keep the members and family voice at the heart of strategy, service design and decision-making.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with statutory bodies, government agencies, pharmaceutical partners, clinical expert centres and other key stakeholders to support the Society’s objectives, influence policy and practice, and protect its professional reputation.
- Act as a visible and credible public voice to raise awareness, improve visibility, support, treatment access and outcomes for people affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related conditions.
- Collaborate with other rare disease bodies, patient organisations and other key audiences.
- Lead and empower the senior leadership team through effective delegation, early involvement in strategic discussions, clear accountability and support for individuals to flourish.
- Encourage an open, supportive work environment allowing creativity and building staff confidence.
- Help shape the future of the MPS Society.
About you
- Self-motivated, with the drive to lead the organisation through a period of change and transition.
- Unquestionable probity and personal integrity, given the trust placed in the CEO by families, trustees and partners.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex scientific and clinical information to audiences ranging from clinicians to families with no prior knowledge of MPS disorders.
- Strong self-awareness, with insight into their own leadership style and impact on others.
- Emotional resilience, able to sustain performance while supporting a community facing life limiting conditions.
- A collaborative and empowering leadership style, able to build trust, delegate effectively and help individuals across the organisation flourish.
- Genuine passion for the Society's mission, with a family and member-first ethos.
- Confidence to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, from beneficiaries and Trustees to politicians, media and pharmaceutical partners.
- A proactive, positive approach, comfortable reacting to change and organising their own work to meet deadlines.
- Confidence speaking publicly on behalf of the organisation and the people it represents.
Why join us?
A close-knit, values-led culture. With just over thirty staff across the Society and RDRP combined, this is a place where the CEO can know the team personally, work closely with families day-to-day, and see the direct results of decisions rather than managing at a distance through layers of bureaucracy.
- Genuine autonomy to shape direction. The Board is explicitly looking to the new CEO to bring fresh thinking on technology, AI, and digital tools, and to give real freedom to modernise fundraising, services, and engagement rather than simply maintaining what already exists.
- A stable foundation to build from over forty years of track record, trusted relationships and a strong national reputation mean the incoming CEO can focus energy on vision and growth rather than firefighting or rebuilding credibility from scratch.
- Proximity to cutting-edge science: the Society's close relationship with RDRP gives the CEO regular exposure to advances in rare disease research and treatment access, while day-to-day research leadership sits with the RDRP Managing Director, allowing the CEO to focus on strategy, people and sustainability.
- A high-visibility, high-influence platform. Regular contact with government, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians and international rare disease bodies offers strong opportunities to build a public profile and personal network well beyond the charity sector.
- A team that already shares the mission. Staff are described as passionate about the Society's aims, and as having a family-first ethos, so the new CEO inherits a culture to lead and empower rather than one that needs to be built from the ground up.
- Work with a different kind of return. Beyond salary and career progression, this role offers the less tangible reward of knowing that strategic and financial decisions translate, into better support for families facing some of the rarest conditions in the country.
Benefits
Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
- Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7
Further information
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
The main duties, responsibilities and requirements of this role can be viewed in the job description on our website.
Salary to be agreed depending on experience and will be pro-rata for part time hours.
This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.
This senior role requires flexibility in working hours and location. It is primarily offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham, Buckinghamshire, office each week. As part of the role, UK and overseas travel is necessary, which may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked over the weekend are fairly compensated through TOIL.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) details of which can be found in the job description.
For an informal discussion about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Dr Fiona Stewart. Contact details can be found on the full job description. Kindly note, meetings with other relevant people will be available to shortlisted candidates at interview stage.
Please include your CV with a supporting statement of no more than 800 words. Your supporting statement should include an answer to the question below:
The MPS Society supports individuals and families affected by mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and related disorders. What interests you about coming to work in this area, and what motivates you to contribute to supporting individuals and families affected by these conditions?
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
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About Picker
Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation for measuring and improving patient, service user and staff experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone. We work with NHS organisations, government bodies, charities and healthcare providers in the UK and internationally.
About the role
The Communications Officer plays a key role in raising Picker's profile, reputation and influence by delivering engaging communications across a range of channels. Working as part of the Platform Services team, you will help communicate Picker's research, impact and expertise to a wide range of audiences, including healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers and the public.
You will lead the day-to-day management of Picker's website and social media channels, create high-quality content including blogs, case studies, newsletters and press releases, and support the delivery of marketing campaigns for key projects, events and publications. You'll also work closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners to ensure Picker's work reaches and engages the right audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive communications professional who enjoys combining excellent writing skills with digital marketing, website management and audience engagement to help improve health and social care.
Skills and experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience working in a communications, marketing or related role.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing content for a range of audiences and channels.
- Experience creating content such as blogs, case studies, newsletters, website copy and social media posts.
- Experience managing and developing websites, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and engaging.
- Experience using social media platforms to build engagement and develop online communities.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners.
- A degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline.
Experience using tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, Google Ads or marketing automation software would be advantageous, as would an interest in healthcare quality and person-centred care.
If you're passionate about communicating ideas that make a difference and want to help promote work that improves people's experiences of health and care, we'd love to hear from you.
The highest quality person centred care for all, always
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About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
Contract:Full-time, permanent (we are open to conversations about flexibility so please ask)
Location:Remote, with significant travel across all corners the UK and monthly visits to our London office
This is an exciting new opportunity in the Strategic Communications Team at the Foundation.
You’ll play a key role setting up and organising a varied programme of visits, to engage more people in our mission and ultimately help more people in England and Wales to say “I’m in a good place,” “My home is a good place to live,” and “My community is a good place to belong”.
Bringing strong organisational, relationship-building abilities and creativity, you’ll arrange visits for senior stakeholders – MPs, philanthropists, trustees, partners, and executives from Lloyds Banking Group, to community-led groups we’re funding and local areas driving systems change.
Through thoughtful engagement, you'll build lasting relationships and raise awareness of social issues, to ensure visits generate meaningful impact.
You will support colleagues and partners to maximise opportunities, follow up actions, and effectively generate and use content, stories, videos and images to tell powerful stories.
Importantly, you’ll ensure community-led organisations experience these visits as supportive and beneficial, and that their voices are centred in all that occurs and follows, aligning with our mission to foster community-led change.
About You
You are highly organised, with experience coordinating events, or visits involving
multiple stakeholders.
Alongside strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to apply
organisational narratives to local activity, you’ll have the ability to balance competing priorities.
You will bring experience partnering across teams and directorates along with excellent
relational skills to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ to be redirected to the application form.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon
First Interviews: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (in person – London Office)
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We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About HCL:
Open 51 weeks a year, HCL provides accommodation for a Nursery, a professional kitchen and community Café and a flexible space with rooms to hire for a range of activities providing educational and health and social activities such as hosting community meetings and refugee services, a venue for blood transfusion services and a polling station, ESOL and adult learning and social events, bingo and lunch clubs and dancing classes all aimed at combating social isolation, loneliness and anxiety.
Strategic Leadership
- To create a deliverable strategic plan, identify and respond to major external issues.
- Translate our vision into clear operational goals, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
Financial & Governance Oversight
- Stabilise HCL Financially.
- Rebuild relationships with external partners through collaborative working.
- Develop a funding plan for future stability.
- Seek to negotiate Heads of Terms on the lease of the building from Salford Diocese by 2030 or have developed a relocation plan or closure of the centre.
Team Management
- Lead, inspire, and support the management team.
- improve staffing wellbeing, motivation and esteem,
- Implement a plan of continuous professional development.
Partnerships
- Advocacy: Represent HCL publicly, raising awareness of our cause with media, stakeholders, and the community
- Represent HCL at key meetings with existing and potential funders and stakeholders.
- To develop a partnership collaborative strategy across the local voluntary sector, building networks, reducing duplication of and creating effective efficient well governed services for the betterment of the lives of our community.
Core duties are:
- Work closely with and support the Board in the overall strategic, financial and organisational development to secure its long-term sustainability.
- Financial planning, management and reporting.
- Identify funding opportunities and deliver bid development.
- Support Board development in line with modernising effective board Governance.
Organisational Management
- Lead the delivery of new projects and contracts once funding and contracts have been secured, ensuring the provision of all appropriate monitoring information.
- Work with the Senior Management Team to plan the effective delivery of services to ensure the highest possible standards are achieved.
- Ensure the effective delivery of services, by the deployment of staff and volunteers, which is value for money.
- Lead a whole company approach to promoting and publicising the range of activities and services available to the local community.
Operational Management
- Be responsible for HCL's day-to-day operation including, health & safety, safeguarding policies and procedures, customer service and the relationship with our landlord.
- Ensure that all HCL's relevant legal obligations are met.
- Support the use of IT and digital media across HCL's work by ensuring IT systems are secure, well maintained and managed with a development plan to meet HCL's needs.
People
- Co-ordinate and contribute to staff recruitment, selection processes and contracting.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of staff, identifying, organising and supporting team and individuals' training and learning and development opportunities.
- Lead and manage HCL's equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and equal opportunities strategies and practices.
- Promote and ensure good practice and compliance with relevant employment law and health & safety regulations in HCL's building and any external sites where staff are working.
Legal and contracting
- Be responsible for legal compliance and good practice across HCLs business processes in line with charity and company law.
- Monitor HCL's funding agreements ensuring accurate and timely reporting to funders.
Please see the Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
We are recognised as the wellbeing hub for Haslingden, providing services that respond to local community needs.
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Join a passionate committed team with a lead role in driving forward social justice through community-led action and partnership development!
You will work in alliance with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners to support creative organising for gender, housing, climate, and economic justice across Manchester neighbourhoods. This role is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities).
You will need:
- A deep understanding of the context for facilitating community action and community-led development projects in areas experiencing long term and intersecting inequalities.
- The ability to maintain a positive ‘can do’ attitude while negotiating complex and potentially obstructive political or relational dynamics.
- Skills & experience in the following areas: community-led action; advocacy; campaigns, fundraising, communications, leadership development, brokering partnerships, equality diversity and inclusion, conflict resolution, safeguarding.
Role summary: You will work with the Community Savers Leadership and key partners on the strategic development of community action, projects, and partnerships that reduce health inequalities and promote social justice. This will include networking and building relationships with existing and potential statutory and non-statutory partners; bringing in appropriate expertise to achieve community-led development projects; direct support for community action such as community-led research projects and partnerships; community mapping, visioning and action planning; supporting reflection and evaluation; and sharing learning widely. You will also supervise the coordination support provided to affiliated groups and leaders by our Community Action Coordinator (Manchester); ensuring a community-led process underpins leadership and associational development.
Please download the application pack for further information and a full job description noting that this is a 0.6% FTE 3-year fixed term contract (actual salary pro rata).
Note that Community Savers is a majority women-led and transinclusive movement. Membership is open to anyone of any gender identity and community action aims to benefit all people in the areas where we work. Leadership and governance structures seek to celebrate and amplify the voices of working class women.
@CommSaversCLASS bring people together to drive social change and reduce inequalities through practical, community-led solutions.


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We’re looking for someone inspirational, approachable, open-minded, with great communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, their families, friends and their carers to live their best lives.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
As our current CEO prepares for retirement, we are looking for someone new to lead our organisation with the kindness and professionalism we’re known for.
For more than 30 years, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind has supported people across the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Local Authority areas and the Hywel Dda University Health Board region.
Mental health challenges affect people from all walks of life, and the need for accessible, person-centred support continues to grow. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other long-term mental health difficulties remain some of the most common health issues faced by individuals, families, and communities.
Compassionate, local mental health support can make a meaningful difference, we help people build resilience, maintain independence, and find hope during difficult times.
Across the UK, many people experience significant impacts on their daily lives, relationships, and wellbeing because of mental health problems. The wider effects on families, carers, and support networks can also be profound, highlighting the importance of early help, ongoing support, and community-based services.
Who we’re looking for:
- We’re looking for an experienced, confident and compassionate leader who can balance people, purpose and performance.
- You will be responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategy, as set by the Board of Trustees, leading staff and volunteers, overseeing services and finances, and ensuring strong governance and compliance.
- You’ll need strong knowledge and understanding of NHS and Local Authority structures, as well as health and social care legislation in Wales.
- You will maintain our welcoming, inclusive culture while planning for the future by identifying opportunities, building new partnerships and income streams, managing risk, and ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability.
- You will be a great listener, ensuring that our community feels heard. You will amplify their voices locally, regionally and nationally. These views will also inform the design, development and delivery of all our high-quality services
Application Resources
For Job Role specifics and more about us please see our CEO Recruitment Pack
Application Instructions
Ready to lead?
If you are interested in becoming Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind’s next permanent Chief Executive Officer, please complete our application form and attach your CV. The application form can be found on our website.
For Full Application Instructions and more about us please see our CEO Recruitment Pack
Closing date for this role will be at 12:00 midday on 30/09/26
Interviews for this role will be held on week commencing 19/10/26
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Fundraising Executive will provide essential operational support to the Fundraising Team, with primary responsibility for maintaining accurate, timely and useful information in our CRM system, Donorfy. The postholder will process and reconcile donations, maintain high-quality supporter records, coordinate prompt and personalised donor acknowledgements, and produce clear insights to support fundraising decisions across Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid.
We are looking for someone who is methodical, numerate and detail-focused, with the confidence to work across a CRM, banking and income records. They will combine excellent data discipline with warm donor care, helping colleagues use Donorfy consistently and sharing regular reports, trends and actionable insights with the Fundraising Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in charity fundraising operations. We welcome applicants with transferable experience in database or CRM administration, finance processing, customer or supporter care, reporting, or a detailoriented administrative role.
HOW TO APPLY
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10:00 am on Monday 28th Sep 2026.
The website form will ask you to:
- Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
- Upload your current CV
- Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.
TIMELINE
Closing date: Monday 28th Sep 2026 at 10:00am
Preliminary interviews (online): 6th Oct 2026
Final panel interviews (in person): 14th Oct 2026
ELIGIBILITY
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do
not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
(Full details available on the Job Description)
ADJUSTMENTS
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll
always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application
form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please
get in touch with us.
EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network , which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network.
Interviews: 05/10
Join us and help keep things running behind the scenes!
Every payment processed accurately, every supplier paid on time, and every financial control followed helps us deliver our mission. As our Purchase Ledger Executive, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our finance operations, giving colleagues across the Trust the confidence to focus on making a difference for young people.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and is passionate about delivering great service to both colleagues and suppliers.
Where you'll fit:
You'll join our Financial Transactions team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external suppliers to ensure our purchase-to-pay processes are accurate, compliant and efficient.
This is a varied role that combines transactional finance, problem-solving and stakeholder support. No two days are quite the same, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help shape how we work.
How does this role impact young people?
Strong financial processes may sit behind the scenes, but they're essential to everything we do. By ensuring payments are processed accurately and resources are managed effectively, you'll help us make the best use of our funds and support the delivery of programmes and services that change young people's lives.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing supplier invoices and payments, ensuring they're processed accurately and on time.
- Supporting colleagues and suppliers with queries and providing excellent customer service.
- Processing staff expenses, travel claims and corporate card transactions.
- Helping maintain strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with Trust policies.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make things work better for everyone.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to provide finance support and guidance.
If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, building positive relationships and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Purchase Ledger Executives?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Purchase Ledger Executives!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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