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We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial leadership, planning and sustainability
● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.
● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.
● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.
● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.
● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.
● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.
Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness
● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.
● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.
● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.
● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.
● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.
● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.
● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.
● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.
Governance, risk & compliance
● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.
● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.
● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.
● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.
● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.
● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.
Key Requirements
● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.
● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.
● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.
● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.
● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.
● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.
● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.
● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.
● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.
● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.
● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
Knowledge & Understanding
● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.
● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.
● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.
Design for Good mobilises a global alliance to create lasting impact through design.
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This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead a well-established and highly respected charity, dedicated to improving the lives of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape.
S.H.E. UK is seeking an exceptional, community-focused leader with a strong track record in fundraising, relationship building and organisational development. At an exciting point in our journey, we are looking for a CEO who can strengthen and sustain our foundations, inspire support across our communities, diversify income streams, and translate our ambitious new strategy into meaningful action.
You will bring proven experience of securing sustainable funding from a range of sources, including grants, donors, community supporters and strategic partnerships. Equally important is your ability to lead with compassion, champion survivor-centred services, and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership, ensuring the charity remains resilient, impactful and well governed. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, governance and service delivery, while creating the conditions for long-term sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and compassionate leader to build on our achievements, bring our strategy to life, and help shape the next chapter of S.H.E. UK's development. This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of three days per week working in person from our Mansfield base.
If you are passionate about creating lasting change, have a proven track record of leadership, and are committed to improving the lives of survivors, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. We're building a movement of people who welcome all workers, working towards a world where we are all safe, valued and respected at work, no matter our job or nationality.
Home based role with occasional attendance at our office at WASPS Creative Exchange, Stormont Street, Perth, and travel for team, funder, partnership and worker meetings.
About the role
This is a new senior role at WSC, with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategy and building the systems, relationships and income streams needed to support the organisation's next stage of growth.
The Fundraising Manager will take day-to-day ownership of WSC's fundraising function and pipeline, leading opportunities from prospect research and assessment through application, award, grant management and renewal. They will combine hands-on fundraising delivery with strategic leadership, developing income from trusts and foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners, major donors and other appropriate sources.
You will work closely with the Executive Director who retains strategic oversight and final approval of fundraising applications and commitments, while taking day-to-day ownership of fundraising activity and the pipeline.
This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to shape WSC’s fundraising at an exciting stage of organisational development, whilst contributing directly to our work to challenge labour exploitation and promote decent work.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering an agreed annual fundraising target and for building a balanced pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners and individual supporters. In the first 12–18 months, a key priority will be to strengthen WSC's fundraising infrastructure, increase the diversity and predictability of income, and develop a sustainable pipeline aligned with our strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising strategy and leadership
● Develop, implement and review of a Fundraising Strategy and delivery plan for WSC to achieve required income targets across fundraising disciplines together with the Executive Director aligned with our overall Strategic Plan.
● Set and monitor fundraising objectives, income targets and KPIs reporting quarterly to the Executive Director and Board on progress, opportunities and risks.
● Develop and maintain WSC’s prospect map identifying priority funders and prospects and setting clear cultivation strategies and next steps for each.
● Develop WSC’s major donor pipeline including compelling cases for support, and cultivation plan for priority prospects.
● Advise the Executive Director and Board on fundraising opportunities, income diversification, funding risk and the implications of changes in the funding environment.
● Lead on management and renewal of WSC’s existing grants portfolio ensuring income is sustained and relationships are developed strategically.
● Assess prospective funding opportunities and make recommendations for the Executive Director on whether to pursue them, considering strategic fit, likelihood of success, resource requirements and financial viability.
● Develop, maintain and improve WSC's fundraising systems, processes and tools, ensuring that information is accurate, accessible and supports good decision-making.
● Maintain a strong understanding of WSC’s current programmes, impact and future strategic priorities and translate these into compelling fundraising opportunities and cases for support.
Pipeline and income generation
● Research, identify, cultivate and secure funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, corporate partners, major donors and individual donors and other appropriate income sources.
● Own and manage WSC's fundraising pipeline, ensuring opportunities are appropriately researched, assessed, prioritised, progressed and recorded from prospect through to renewal.
● Lead the end-to-end development of funding applications, coordinating input from programme, finance, communications and other colleagues and ensuring applications are compelling, accurate and submitted on time.
● Maintain accurate pipeline data and income forecasts, using these to identify funding gaps, opportunities and risks and to inform organisational planning.
● Monitor the wider fundraising environment and identify emerging opportunities, risks and trends relevant to WSC.
- · Ensure appropriate due diligence is undertaken and agreements are in place before accepting significant gifts or grants, in line with WSC's policies and procedures.
- · Ensure donations and grants are processed, recorded and acknowledged promptly and accurately, working with the Finance Officer and other colleagues as appropriate.
Grant Management and Renewal
· Maintain an overview of WSC's active grants, including reporting requirements, key commitments, deadlines and renewal opportunities.
· Ensure funder reporting deadlines and grant commitments are identified and managed proactively working with relevant colleagues across WSC.
· Lead the preparation and submission of narrative funder reports, working with the programme and finance colleagues to evidence progress, outcomes and impact.
· Work closely with the Finance Officer to ensure financial reports and expenditure information provided to funders are accurate, timely and consistent with grant agreements.
· Develop renewal plans 4-6 months ahead of grant end dates or earlier where required by the funder and lead the renewal process in collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance Officer.
· Maintain and develop funder relationships throughout the grant cycle using reporting, meetings and other opportunities to demonstrate impact and strengthen relationships.
Fundraising Systems, Finance and Reporting
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date fundraising records, identifying an appropriate CRM and ensuring key information, relationships, deadlines and actions are documented.
● Work closely with the Finance Officer to develop realistic application budgets, monitor grant income and expenditure and ensure financial information provided to funders is accurate and consistent.
● Ensure appropriate fundraising records and documentation are maintained including applications, grant agreements, reports, correspondence and due diligence.
Line management, collaboration and worker-led fundraising
· Recruit, line manage and support future fundraising staff as the charity grows, providing clear direction, regular supervision, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
· Develop effective systems and processes that enable the fundraising team to work consistently, collaboratively and efficiently as the function grows.
· Manage freelancers, agencies or consultants as required.
· Participate in WSC's Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision-making and alignment across WSC's work
· Collaborate with policy, casework, operations, communications and other colleagues to align fundraising with organisational priorities.
· Champion WSC's worker-driven governance model and ensure that workers have meaningful influence over fundraising activity and how their experiences are represented.
· Co-produce fundraising outputs with workers, prioritising their voices, interests, dignity and agency.
· Actively contribute to a values-led, inclusive and collaborative working culture.
· Ensure fundraising knowledge, relationships, decisions and organisational learning are appropriately documented and shared, supporting organisational resilience and continuity.
Communications and narrative
● Work closely with the Communications and Narratives Lead to develop compelling, audience-specific cases for support, donor communications and fundraising materials.
● Support the development and use of evidence, impact data and worker-centred narratives in fundraising.
● Ensure that fundraising and communications involving workers are ethical, accessible and based on meaningful consent, agency and participation.
Governance, compliance & organisational reporting
● Ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant charity law and regulation, fundraising standards, data protection requirements and WSC policies.
● Ensure appropriate due diligence, gift acceptance and risk assessment processes are followed for significant gifts, grants and partnerships.
● Provide regular fundraising reports and analysis to the Executive Director and Board, highlighting progress against targets, pipeline value, income risks and opportunities.
● Support the Executive Director and Board with information required for organisational planning, financial forecasting and reporting to funders and other stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please refer to the attached full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed requirements.
Key Essentials:
- Significant experience in fundraising, income generation or business development with a demonstrable track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources.
- Experience of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Understanding of charity governance, compliance, fundraising regulation and data protection (GDPR)
- Knowledge of, or strong demonstrated interest in, labour rights, migrant rights and/or human rights issues
- Advanced level degree or equivalent professional experience in Fundraising or a related field
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4)
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Lead the next chapter for liver health in the UK
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and financially stable health charity at a pivotal moment of transformation.
Following a successful merger, the organisation has proudly just completed a full rebrand to Liver UK, bringing together services, information and advocacy across all ages. With a clear, trustee-approved strategy for 2026–2032 already in place, the next Chief Executive will focus on delivery, growth and national influence.
A strong platform and a planned transition
This role comes at a natural and positive point within a planned leadership transition.Our current Chief Executive has provided long-standing, successful leadership and is excited to hand over the rebranded charity for it to be led into its next phase of strategic development, sustainability and growth.
The incoming CEO will inherit a well-led organisation with strong governance, a clear strategic direction, and real momentum.
About the role
As Chief Executive, you will lead delivery of an established strategy, ensuring the organisation continues to grow its reach, impact and income.You will work closely with an engaged and supportive Board of Trustees to maintain high standards of governance, regulatory compliance and risk management, while strengthening the charity’s voice in national policy and public affairs.
This is a role that balances external influence with internal leadership, ensuring both impact and organisational resilience.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver a trustee-approved long-term strategy, refining priorities as needed
- Ensure robust governance, legal and regulatory compliance
- Lead policy, public affairs and national influencing activity
- Maintain financial sustainability and drive income growth
- Lead and develop a high-performing Senior Management Team
- Oversee delivery of high-quality services and information
About you
You are a credible and values-driven leader with senior experience in the charity, health or related sectors.
You will bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience at Director or Chief Executive Officer level
- Strong understanding of governance, finance and regulatory compliance
- Experience influencing policy and working with senior stakeholders
- A track record of delivering organisational growth and impact
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
You will be confident working with a Board of Trustees, able to build strong relationships, provide clear advice, and operate effectively in a governance-led environment.
You will be motivated by improving health outcomes and confident leading an organisation with both national influence and strong operational delivery.
Why join us?
- A clear, trustee-approved strategy ready for delivery
- Strong governance, financial stability and organisational foundations
- A positive and well-managed leadership transition
- The opportunity to shape a newly unified, UK-wide charity
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in an under-recognised area of health
- A strong, engaged and motivated Board
A competitive salary will be offered, reflecting the experience, skills and leadership qualities of the successful candidate.
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£70,000-£78,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (Head Office based in London)
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a new Director of Programmes. The organisation believes that science should be relevant, representative and connected to society. Through nationally recognised science programmes, the charity creates opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with, influence and benefit from science and research.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished senior leader to join the Executive Team and take strategic ownership of a significant and diverse programme portfolio spanning education, community engagement, festivals and grant-making. Reporting to the CEO and leading three experienced Heads of Department, you will play a key role in shaping organisational strategy, driving operational excellence and ensuring programmes deliver sustainable impact at scale.
You will be a strategic and operational leader with experience of overseeing complex programmes, portfolios or services within a multi-stakeholder environment.
You may come from the charity, education, public engagement, cultural, research, consulting or wider not-for-profit sectors, and although a background in science is not essential, you will have a demonstrable track record of successfully balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading and developing complex programme portfolios, services or organisational functions.
- A proven ability to translate strategy into successful operational delivery within complex or evolving environments.
- Strong financial and operational capability, including responsibility for budgets, contracts, financial planning and resource management.
- Demonstrable experience of contract management and oversight of complex funding or grant agreements.
- Experience leading, developing and supporting high-performing teams, including through periods of growth, change or transformation.
- A track record of securing funding, building strategic partnerships and developing sustainable income opportunities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior funders, partners, trustees or boards.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to apply evidence, evaluation and insight to drive decision-making and organisational improvement.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and a leadership style that creates an inclusive and supportive working environment.
- A genuine enthusiasm for the charity's mission and a belief that science should be accessible and relevant to everyone.
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys working across multiple priorities, is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the future direction of a respected and ambitious national charity.
As Director of Programmes, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership across the charity's programme portfolio, including Education, Community Engagement and Festivals.
- Lead and support three Heads of Department, ensuring effective delivery, collaboration and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Oversee key funder relationships, including major strategic partnerships and contracts with organisations such as UK Research & Innovation (UKRI).
- Take responsibility for contract management, reporting, governance requirements, risk management and organisational compliance.
- Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes across the Programmes Directorate, working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider Senior Management Team.
- Play a central role in fundraising, partnership development, bid development and the creation of new programmes and income opportunities.
- Support the ongoing growth and development of flagship initiatives, including opportunities for international expansion and commercial development.
- Act as a senior organisational leader, contributing to strategy development, operational effectiveness, safeguarding oversight and continuous improvement.
- Represent the charity externally and act as an ambassador for its mission, programmes and partnerships.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role.
Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
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Job Title – Education Officer - Children & Young People
Reports to – Director of Financial Education
Working Hours – We welcome applications from candidates looking to work part-time or full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week)
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 40% of working time in the office)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK's Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and by influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
About the Role
Each year, we reach around 35,000 children and young people through the delivery of our Financial Education Money Workshops in schools, colleges and community groups across the UK. The Workshops are interactive, engaging and relevant, covering topics including budgeting, saving, borrowing, insurance, uni money and much more. Children and young people love having the chance to talk about money, ask questions and think about what they are going to do with theirs!
We are looking to recruit a member of staff to help carry out the day-to-day management of the Workshop content, resources and delivery through our freelance trainer network, as well as deliver some Workshops directly to children and young people themselves. The applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring The Money Charity’s Financial Education work is carried out efficiently and to the best standards, with opportunity for in-role development and professional growth.
We are looking for somebody with the drive and initiative to take this area of work forward as we seek to grow our delivery levels and reach in 2027 and 2028. The applicant should have fantastic presentational skills, enjoy being creative, and be confident in a classroom environment. They should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for providing children and young people with life skills, as well as supporting the charity’s aims and objectives. The applicant must be able to work under pressure, deliver tasks to an agreed timescale and have the ability to manage their own workload, as well as working as part of our small, supportive team.
This varied role will provide an excellent opportunity for the applicant to influence and deliver our flagship, evidence-based programme with national reach, whilst also being able to enjoy the buzz of being in the classroom regularly themselves.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 14 September 2026
Interviews – First-round interviews will be held virtually on 17 and 22 September.
Start Date – We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible following the recruitment process.
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application details.
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As Payroll and Finance Manager, you will manage our Finance Department with particular focus on our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate information to our staff in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
You will oversee payroll and pension services for UK and overseas staff, ensuring full compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements, while providing guidance and support on payroll, tax and pension matters.
You will also manage all banking and treasury functions, ensuring payments are properly authorised, and funds are managed and invested effectively.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code
- Make staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice
- Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, nominal ledger and costing structures
- Strengthen internal financial controls and monthly financial processes
- Manage and develop the Finance & Administration Officer
About You
To be considered as our Payroll and Finance Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in a management role, including people and financial management
- Proven experience of charity accounting and SORP requirements
- Proven experience running payroll functions
- Proven experience running pension functions
- Experience preparing and managing budgets
- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation
- The ability to supervise, motivate and develop team members
- A degree, or equivalent qualification or experience
- A finance qualification
- A CIPP payroll qualification
This is a full time role but part time will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking to work somewhere that actually invests in growing its people?
Do you love getting stuck into the day-to-day finance work as much as the bigger-picture strategy side?
Are you keen to be part of a Christian charity that's genuinely changing children's futures?
TLG’s Finance Manager role could be the role for you!
Title: Finance Manager
Location: Hybrid – TLG’s National Support Centre, Bradford, West Yorkshire (40% office-based including Tuesdays)
Salary: £37,066 - £40,090 (FTE)
Hours: Flexible,30 – 37.5 hours per week (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)
Reporting To: Director of Finance
Contract: Permanent
About TLG
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian children’s wellbeing charity rooted in the conviction that the local church is central to God’s mission of restoration and hope for children and families. Today, through our existing programmes of Early Intervention and Make Lunch, over 220 churches are partnering with TLG, supporting 4,699 children each year, with 1,059 children and family members connecting into the wider support of the church as a place of belonging, care and hope.
About the Role
As we journey towards our vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a passionate, motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.
As someone who has completed or nearly completed their Accountancy qualification, you will be given responsibility in an environment centred on growth. The Finance Manager will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. As you take on this impactful role, we will support and develop you as a leader with sector-leading internal and external training.
Some of the role responsibilities include elements of:
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Budgeting & Planning
- Systems & Processes
- Financial Leadership
Whilst the responsibilities and feel of the role will be familiar to someone with a career in charity finance, the close work with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries, the opportunity to speak strategically in the future of the charity, the focus on career development and the environment of grace and faith encompassing TLG make this role an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to make a difference for Jesus within the finance sector.
About You
You will be a fully or nearly Qualified Accountant who wants to grow in a finance career with an organisation committed to seeing you flourish. You can work well within a high‑performing finance function, bringing strong charity finance experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across the organisation, including with department heads throughout the team. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery of management accounts, budgeting and reporting. Alongside this, you’ll bring an active Christian faith, playing a full part in the spiritual life of the organisation and working sensitively with people of all backgrounds.
Next Steps
For more information about TLG, the role and the person specification, please see the attached Job Pack.
To apply for the position, please send a CV and completed Candidate Bio Details Form to Christian Jobs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe at Christian Jobs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30th November 2028
Location: London, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow - 40-60% of your week in an office, with an expectation to travel when required
1st stage interviews: 21/09 over MS Teams
2nd stage interviews: 02/10 face-to-face (Location TBC but likely London)
This fully funded role runs until 30th November 2028 and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a major employability programme supporting young people across the UK.
Please note: this role is subject to The King's Trust securing funding through an ongoing DWP commissioning process. We are committed to only making appointments once funding and contract awards have been confirmed, ensuring full transparency for all candidates.
Lead a transformational national programme
We're seeking an experienced and ambitious individual to lead the delivery of our Jobs Guarantee programme, supporting thousands of young people into sustainable employment.
As Director - Jobs Guarantee, you will be accountable for this large-scale national contract, ensuring exceptional performance, compliance, quality, and impact. You'll work closely with government stakeholders, employers, delivery partners, and internal teams to create opportunities that change lives.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading delivery of a high-profile national employability programme
- Driving contractual performance, quality, and employment outcomes
- Building and managing strategic relationships with DWP, employers, partners, and subcontractors
- Using data and insight to continuously improve delivery and maximise impact
- Ensuring strong governance, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management
- Leading and developing a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team
- Contributing to wider organisational strategy and growth in employability services
Who will thrive in this role?
You'll likely bring:
- Significant leadership experience in employability, skills, welfare-to-work, or related public service programmes
- A track record of delivering results within complex, high-value contracts
- Experience working with government-funded programmes and outcome-based delivery models
- Strong commercial, financial, and operational leadership skills
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective partnerships
- A passion for improving outcomes for young people and creating lasting social impact
This is an opportunity to shape a flagship programme, influence how services are delivered nationally, and help more young people move into sustainable employment.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable 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 a Director of Jobs Guarantee?
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 a Director of Jobs Guarantee!
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is central to strengthening WinACC’s financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and ability to scale its climate impact across the region.
Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis (WinACC), established in 2007, is a local charity with a big ambition. We want to see a world where nature and people thrive in harmony together. Working closely with the Executive Director you will translate our strategy into effective operational delivery.
The COO will maintain WinACC’s finance and operating systems, and core organisational infrastructure, ensuring WinACC is financially robust, compliant, and able to scale its impact. They will play a proactive role in fundraising, managing the administration of existing grants, fundraising pipeline and supporting colleagues with new applications.
This is a new post, and presents an opportunity for someone to come in and make a real difference in an exciting new chapter in the development of WinACC. As we navigate change in Hampshire through local government reorganisation and creation of a new combined strategic authority, we aim to ensure WinACC is a robust and well resourced organisation to maintain the momentum of climate action.
The role requires sound judgement, and a proactive, hands-on approach, with a willingness to engage in both strategic planning and day-to-day operational matters. Given the nature of the organisation and the size of the team, the successful candidate will also need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small team. They will be expected to build strong working relationships, communicate clearly and sensitively, and contribute positively to a supportive and conscientious working environment.
A detailed job description outlining responsibilities is available on our website.
Your skills and qualifications
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Successful experience as a COO or similar role.
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Experience in financial management and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting.
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Knowledge of UK charity law, regulations, and best practices.
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Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and strategic planning abilities.
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Success in fundraising.
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Risk management knowledge and experience.
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Highly developed interpersonal skills.
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Excellence in written communication.
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Commitment to WinACC’s mission and values.
To apply:
Please send us:
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a CV
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a covering letter explaining why you think you would be a good fit for the role
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a completed equal opportunities form
Closing date midnight on 24th September 2026. Interviews early October.
Working for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Strategic Asset Management
The Opportunity
Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Moat Homes on the appointment of a Director of Strategic Asset Management.
This is a high-profile strategic leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering Moat's long-term approach to asset management, investment, sustainability and planned works across its property portfolio.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Existing Homes, you will provide expert leadership across strategic asset management, ensuring Moat's homes are fit for the future, meet regulatory and quality requirements, deliver value for money and ultimately provide excellent outcomes for customers.
This is an opportunity for an established senior housing professional to play a central role in determining how Moat invests in, manages and optimises its assets over the short, medium and long term.
Your Role
As Director of Strategic Asset Management, you will lead the development and delivery of Moat's asset strategies and investment plans across three key horizons:
- 30-year long-term asset strategy
- 10-15 year medium-term investment planning
- 1-5 year short-term delivery programmes
You will ensure these strategies are aligned with Moat's wider Existing Homes strategy and organisational objectives, while ensuring the portfolio is positioned to meet future housing quality, building safety, sustainability and customer requirements.
You will provide visible leadership across the Strategic Asset Management team, creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Asset Management & Investment
- Lead the development and implementation of Moat's asset management strategies and investment plans.
- Drive asset optimisation and portfolio modelling to ensure investment decisions are based on robust data and intelligence.
- Develop property investment proposals and stock rationalisation options for consideration by the Investment Committee and Board.
- Oversee the management and investment strategy for non-domestic assets.
- Ensure investment programmes are coordinated, deliverable and aligned with Moat's strategic priorities.
- Lead the development of strategies that ensure homes meet Decent Homes, building safety and net zero / MEES requirements.
Major Works, Planned Investment & Sustainability
- Oversee the delivery of major works and stock improvement programmes.
- Provide strategic leadership for retrofit and sustainability programmes.
- Ensure annual investment programmes are delivered effectively against agreed budgets, timescales and KPIs.
- Work collaboratively with investment, major works, responsive maintenance and compliance teams to ensure programmes are coordinated.
- Ensure customer insight and engagement are embedded into programme design and delivery.
Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Lead the strategic approach to procurement for major works and investment programmes, working closely with Procurement and the Executive Director of Existing Homes.
- Challenge existing approaches to contract and programme delivery to drive improved performance and value for money.
- Embed strong commercial approaches to contract management and cost control.
- Take overall responsibility for financial management and cost control across investment and compliance budgets.
- Work closely with Finance and Insight on performance analysis, budgetary controls and financial reporting.
- Identify and pursue relevant grant opportunities to maximise Moat's investment capacity.
Data, Performance & Assurance
- Ensure Moat's asset management databases are accurate, current and reflective of the condition of its property portfolio.
- Lead programmes of data collection and improvement to ensure the organisation has reliable and actionable asset intelligence.
- Oversee relevant regulatory and external data returns.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, with a particular focus on areas of customer and business risk.
Interim Director of Income and Engagement (10 Months Fixed Term)
Salary: £75,000 to £78,000 per annum WTE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Farnham, Guildford, Farnborough/Hybrid
Are you passionate about working for a charity that delivers exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.
We have an exciting opening for an Interim Director of Income and Engagement to join us on a 10-Month Fixed Term contract. This role provides senior leadership across the Income Generation and Marketing & Communications teams, ensuring we maintain strong community engagement, and leading teams to raise over £30,000 a day to run our vital services.
You will ensure continuity of income generation, strengthen supporter engagement, lead high-performing teams, and safeguard the hospice’s brand while driving sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and commercially minded leader with a strong track record of delivering income, inspiring teams, and building lasting relationships in the charity or healthcare sector.
About You
A successful Interim Director of Income and Engagement will have:
- Senior Leadership experience in fundraising, marketing and communications, or charity retail.
- The ability to deliver income targets and manage multiple streams
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Experience of leading and motivating teams through periods of change
- Commitment to the values and mission of Phyllis Tuckwell
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham, and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate, palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Income Generation team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about on our website.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Card
A Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities employer
- Flexible hours and flexible working
- Supportive colleagues
- 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jenny Peat. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 7th September 2026
Interviews to be held: 22nd September 2026
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications by received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of access to justice in North Wales.
Permanent | 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
£45,000 pro rata (£27,000 actual salary)
Based in Llandudno Junction (minimum two days per week in the office)
North Wales Community Law is a young and ambitious charity with a simple vision: that everyone in North Wales should have access to the legal advice they need to uphold their rights, challenge injustice and improve their lives.
Since opening in 2023, we’ve established a housing legal aid service, developed strong partnerships across Wales and the UK, and built a growing reputation for high-quality, community-based legal advice.
We’re now looking for an experienced charity leader to work alongside our Board of Trustees to lead the next phase of our development.
This is a varied role combining strategic leadership, governance, fundraising, partnership development and organisational management. You’ll work with a committed team, an engaged Board and a wide range of partners to build a financially sustainable organisation that delivers lasting impact for communities across North Wales.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector
- Enjoys working closely with trustees and supporting good governance
- Has a track record of fundraising and organisational development
- Can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery
- Is passionate about social justice and access to justice.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing organisation and build something with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: Thursday 17 September 2026, 12noon
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to our vision to make sure that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.
We are looking for an experienced charity leader to provide strategic and operational leadership to North Wales Community Law. Working closely with an ambitious Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation through its next phase of development, ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance and high-quality legal services while building partnerships and growing our impact across North Wales.
Duties
Organisational Leadership and Governance
- Lead the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values
- Act as principal adviser to the Board of Trustees, supporting effective governance and helping trustees discharge their legal and strategic responsibilities
- Build a productive relationship with the Chair and ensure trustees receive timely, highquality information to support decision-making
- Work with the Board to develop, implement and review the organisation’s strategy
- Ensure high standards of governance, compliance & organisational assurance, including risk management & adherence to charity, company, employment & legal requirements
- Ensure effective governance systems, including delegated authority, policies and decision-making processes
- Work with external advisers, including auditors, legal advisers and compliance specialists, where appropriate
- Lead organisational planning, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities
Finance and Sustainability
- Lead financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability
- Lead income generation, fundraising, contract management and funder relationships
- Monitor organisational performance, finances and risk, reporting regularly to the Board
- Work with the Team Leader to ensure legal services meet contractual, funding and quality requirements
HR and Organisational Systems
- Lead people management, ensuring effective recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing
- Develop and maintain effective HR policies, systems and good employment practice
- Foster a positive, inclusive and values-led organisational culture
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor organisational & service performance
- Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board on performance, risk and impact
Community Engagement
- Lead the organisation’s community engagement and outreach strategy, ensuring services reach communities most affected by poverty, discrimination and disadvantage
- Develop strategic partnerships with community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders to improve access to services
- Ensure community engagement supports organisational sustainability, contractual requirements and organisational objectives
External Relations and Partnerships
- Represent the organisation externally at local, regional and national level
- Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Promote the organisation’s profile and influence
Person Specification
Leadership
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Ability to balance operational delivery with long-term strategic development.
Finance and Fundraising
- Demonstrated experience of managing budgets and financial planning
- Experience of assessing financial risk and making informed decisions
- Experience of income generation and fundraising
- Experience of managing funded contracts and funder relationships
Governance
- Significant experience of working closely with a Board of Trustees or equivalent governing body
- Experience of preparing Board papers and presenting complex information clearly
- Good understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and good governance practice
- Experience of developing organisational risk management and assurance processes
People Management
- Experience of line management, performance management including ability to work effectively with specialist leads (e.g. legal, finance)
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and positive organisational culture
- Ability to lead inclusively and promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- Experience of developing HR policies, systems and good employment practice
External relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to represent the organisation credibly with external stakeholders
- Experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
Personal Commitment
- Strong commitment to social justice and the organisation’s mission
- High levels of integrity, resilience and professionalism
- Ability to work collaboratively while holding others to account
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in or with the not for profit legal advice sector
- Knowledge of the Legal Aid regime and publicly funded legal services
- Ability to work in Welsh (spoken and/or written)
To Apply
If you would like an informal discussion about the role this would be welcomed.
The deadline for applications is 12noon on Thursday 17th September 2026.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter of up to two pages. You should email this. First interviews will be held online in late September. Candidates who are successful at first stage will be invited to a final in person interview.
We recognise the value of diverse perspectives in our work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities and experiences, including those with
personal experience of the inequalities and injustices we seek to address.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Lead a charity changing lives through confidence, opportunity and inclusion
Could you lead a respected charity through an important period of change while continuing to create opportunities for autistic people and people with learning disabilities to thrive?
About Talkback
Talkback is an ambitious autism and learning disability charity supporting people of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, access employment, create meaningful relationships and live fulfilling lives. Every year, our programmes help autistic people and people with learning disabilities overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve outcomes that matter to them.
We are proud of our person-centred approach, our committed staff team and the positive difference we make across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Following a change in leadership, we are seeking an experienced Interim CEO to provide stability, maintain momentum and help prepare the organisation for its next permanent leader.
Interim CEO role at Talkback
The Interim Chief Executive Officer will lead Talkback through an important phase in our development. This is an opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader to make a lasting impact by supporting our people, strengthening our organisation and helping shape the foundations for our next chapter.
Working closely with the Board, leadership team and staff, you will provide confident leadership, maintain strong organisational performance and help position Talkback for long-term success. You will strengthen stakeholder relationships, oversee financial sustainability and support the organisation through an important period of change.
This role would suit an experienced senior leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and who can quickly build trust with trustees, staff, funders, commissioners and partners.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, public or social impact sectors.
- Experience of leading organisations through periods of transition, change or organisational development.
- A track record of strengthening organisational performance, culture and sustainability.
- An ability to build trust quickly, listen well and bring people with you through change.
Most importantly, you will believe in Talkback's mission and share our commitment to inclusion, opportunity and empowering people to reach their full potential.
Why join Talkback?
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established charity with:
- A strong reputation and a clear social purpose.
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
- A skilled and committed team of around 70 colleagues.
- Strong relationships with commissioners, partners and local communities.
- The chance to help shape the organisation's future at a pivotal moment.
As Interim CEO, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities while helping shape the future direction of a highly respected organisation.
Safeguarding
Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to apply
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Talkback.
Eastside People is supporting Talkback in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter both in Word doc. format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in the interim Chief Executive Officer role at Talkback?
- What recent experience do you have which is relevant for the role?
- Your availability, notice period and any information you would like us to take into account during the recruitment process.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September, with online shortlisting interviews with Eastside People taking place throughout the advertising period and the week after. Interviews with Talkback will take place on the 21st or 22nd September. The role is due to start at the beginning of October.
Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We work closely with our clients to recruit inclusively and widen representation in leadership roles.
Finally
We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with care and ensure your application is accurate, personal, and genuinely reflects you. We do not use AI in our sifting or selection process - a human reviews every application!
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We strive to create an inclusive, professional setting. One that steers and challenges mainstream thinking when it comes to disability and autism.
Summer Program Director
Reports to: Operations Manager
Hours: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm M-F (times may vary during the 10 weeks of summer)
Contract: November 2026 - September 2027
Salary: Grade 7 on the support staff scales, £45,934 - 48,732 depending on experience
Overall purpose
To have overall responsibility for the successful planning and delivery of the ASL Summer Program. The selected candidate will be accountable for designing, budgeting, recruiting, promoting and supervising the day-to-day operations of the program, providing a safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate experience for campers that is culturally aligned and similar to the day program at ASL. This leadership position is charged with the long-term objective of evolving and changing the program to improve offerings, and experiences and ensure sustainable financial performance.
Responsibilities
Program oversight
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Work with school administration to set strategy and goals for the summer program, in alignment with the overall goals of the school
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Develop and monitor budgets and KPIs
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Design and create the program of offerings (before the portal opens in March)
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Actively enhance and grow all aspects of the summer program
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Create or enhance program policies and procedures
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Conduct a post-summer debrief, incorporating surveys, performance data analysis and a report to management
People
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Ensure appropriate staffing for all programs, including the recruitment and ongoing management of staff
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Hire and schedule teachers, coaches, assistants, and counsellors with the assistance of the Canons Park Manager (s) and other team members.
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Ensure counsellors are interviewed, trained and supported to work in the program.
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Hire supporting staff when needed.
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Support HR to ensure all summer program hires are correctly DBS checked and complete necessary training materials before starting work.
Planning / Operations
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Conduct advance planning for all aspects of the program during the school year
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Coordinate between various departments to ensure the summer program and facilities are adequately prepared
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Work with the Transport Manager to ensure appropriate busing is arranged for offerings. Also, manage buses during the summer weeks..
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Supervise the morning drop-off and collections during the summer weeks.
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Support the Canons Park Manager and other program leads with any challenging parent communications or interactions during the summer weeks.
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Support the coordinator(s) with any issues related to parent registrations or refunds.
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Respond to messages from the summer email inbox from December.
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Supervise the careful release of campers by counsellors, coaches and teachers to their parents at Waverley Park.
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Manage any possible parent complaints, including but not limited to refunds, camp swapping etc
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Manage and support any child safeguarding concerns that may arise during the summer.
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Work with the Facilities Manager to organize room locations and spaces
Other
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Update and test the employment pages and forms, the summer web pages, and the Veracross portal listings.
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Manage and confirm the weekly payroll and submit it for processing.
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Work with the Accounts department on payroll, purchasing (Soldo cards), budgeting and abiding by the ASL financial procedures.
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Work with the Advancement department (ASL communications/website team) to set up / update the webpage and advertise the programs internally and externally through school announcements, emails and local magazines
Selection criteria
Essential qualifications/experience:
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Experience working with children of the ages 5 to 14 years old
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A positive and flexible attitude towards working in and leading a team
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A demonstrable awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and to safeguarding in education
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Comfort with using a variety of technology platforms
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Previous experience managing/leading teams
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A professional approach and experience with customer service
Desirable qualifications/experience:
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Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience with children
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Previous experience with hiring extracurricular teachers and assistants
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Previous experience with designing and managing activities for children
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Experience with managing budgets and meeting financial or performance targets
This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.
The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.