Governance and policy officer jobs

Home-Merton is seeking an inspiring and strategic Director to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation. 

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life. 

 About Home-Start Merton – Making a difference to young families

We believe strong families make strong communities. 
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life. 

Operating across London borough of Merton, we are a small but vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements. 

Our Charity Director Role

As Director, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence. 

You’ll lead our talented team of employees, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Merton. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services. 
• Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance. 

• Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy. 

• Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners. 

• Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally. 

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability. 

About You 

You are: 

• Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery. 
• A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources. 

• A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams. 

• Skilled in partnership development and community engagement. 

• Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing. 

Why Join Us? 

• Lead one of London’s most respected family charities. 

• Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability. 

• Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board. 

• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working. 

How to Apply 

If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.

Apply via CharityJob or reach out to our Chair for an informal conversation. 

Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025

Home-Start Merton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

We’re looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Business Support Officer to support our team, board, and daily operations. If you thrive in a friendly, flexible, and purpose-led environment, this could be the role for you.

The Business Support Officer will be a key part of Together Active, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.

You’ll provide essential business, operational, and governance support that allows the team to do their best work. You will also be the go-to person for supporting Board and committee processes, making sure all governance standards are met.

It's all about helping the team thrive in a collaborative,inclusive and creative environment.

Role Outcomes
1.Our Team Feels Supported: The Together Active team can rely on you for administrative support, so they can focus on their core responsibilities while you handle the business support tasks with ease.
2.Organised Board & Committee Meetings: Meetings run smoothly, with all governance needs taken care of, so everything is in place for informed decisionmaking.
3.Effective Processes: Admin and operational tasks are simple, efficient, and help the team work more productively.
4.Compliance assured: Pre-employment checks and HR records for staff and volunteers are completed and updated correctly, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
5.Event Support and Coordination: Events are planned and executed seamlessly, with all logistics and on-site needs addressed effectively.

What does this mean day to day?
Your duties will tie directly to the outcomes above, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to manage these tasks in a way that works best for you. With guidance from your line manager, you’ll be empowered to find creative solutions.

General Business, Operational, and Administrative Support
·Help with event coordination, from setting up events to liaising with external organisations, and providing on-site support when needed.
·Take care of the daily admin, including scheduling meetings, keeping office supplies stocked, and making sure the office environment runs smoothly.
·Manage Together Active’s inboxes and SharePoint: responding to enquiries and passing messages on to the right team members, and making sure our information is organised and easy to find.
·Work with external partners to make sure we get all the documents we need for projects in a timely manner.
·Assist with team logistics, including travel arrangements, organising team meetings.
·Handle office management tasks, like managing supplier relationships and ordering office equipment.
·Ensure pre-employment checks for new staff and volunteers are completed efficiently.

Board, Committee, and Governance Support
·Provide support for Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, sending out papers, and taking minutes.
·Keep all governance-related documents, like Board packs and meeting minutes, organised and up to date.
·Coordinate the logistics of Board and committee meetings, making sure everyone’s well-prepared and informed.
·Help prepare reports and documents for the Board to review and make decisions.

We’re committed to building a team that better reflects the communities we work with. That means making equity part of everything we do, including how we recruit,support, and develop our people.
We know we have more to do. Our current team doesn’t yet reflect the diversity we want to see, and we’re actively working to change that. If you identify as disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, from a global majority background, or have experienced exclusion in other ways, we especially encourage you to apply.
Every application is assessed on merit. Where candidates are equally qualified, we may use positive action in line with the Equality Act to support candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly in relation to race and disability.

We care about the work, but we care about the people doing it too. We know how demanding system work can be. It requires patience, creativity, and emotional labour. That’s why we’re serious about building a culture that’s rooted in our values of compassion, creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Our team work flexibly, with a mix of home, office, and in-person time across Staffordshire. We focus on outcomes, not hours at a desk. We’ll agree what works best for you and the role together. We’re based in Stafford, but our work takes us all over the county, and candidates will need to be able to work flexibly to support that.

Are you ready to stabilise ECT Charity - the sector-leading community transport charity - through a rapid transition and prepare it for longer-term leadership?

Interim Chief Executive — ECT Charity

Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites (on-site presence required)
Salary: circa £80,000
Contract: Fixed-term (3–9 months), full-time - immediate start desirable

About ECT Charity

About ECT Charity

ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our resources and networks for training and consultancy, leveraging strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models.

Key responsibilities (first 100 days)

• Stabilise cashflow: short-term budget, scenario planning and conservative forecasts.
• Maintain core services and compliance while managing depot/contract transitions.
• Lead staff and stakeholder communications and wellbeing support.
• Negotiate estate and contract outcomes; protect the Toolkit product and rebuild business development.
• Report regularly to the Board and prepare a clear handover pack.

Who you are

• Experienced in turnaround and operational leadership in constrained finances.
• Strong crisis management, negotiation and trustee reporting skills.
• Able to start immediately or with short notice (early January preferred).
• Hands-on, mobile between sites; driving licence preferred.
• (Desirable) Community transport knowledge or productisation/licensing experience.

Why ECT?

• Protect vital services across Dorset, Cheshire and London while shaping commercial routes.
• Influence sector conversations and build partnership income from a stable Dorset base.
• Work with an engaged Board through a fast, high-impact transition.

For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions.

How to apply:

Please email the address in the appointment brief with Interim CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) showing how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest.

As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please request and read the full brief for details.

For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December 2025.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Contract: 12 Months FTC
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Location: London (hybrid – 50% office based)
Closing Date: 25th November 2025 
Interviews will be held w/c 25th November 2025

Early application is encouraged as we may close the role once sufficient applications have been received.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Property Compliance Officer to join our Property team.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support, and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year, and we’re committed to ending youth homelessness by 2037.

About the role

As Senior Property Compliance Officer, you’ll lead Centrepoint’s approach to water hygiene and asbestos compliance across all properties, ensuring we meet and exceed statutory and best-practice standards (ACOP L8/HSG274; CAR 2012).

You’ll own the compliance framework for water and asbestos, oversee risk assessments and remedial actions, and maintain an audit-ready data trail. You’ll also play a key role in assuring compliance across other safety domains — gas, fire, electrical, and LOLER — supporting our commitment to a safety-first culture for staff and residents.

This is a senior, hands-on role with line-management responsibility for the Property Compliance Officer, as well as direct oversight of competent contractors and suppliers.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading water hygiene and asbestos compliance across Centrepoint’s property portfolio.

• Owning and maintaining policies, risk registers, and audit programmes for water and asbestos.

• Approving and assuring risk assessments, RAMS, and remedial actions.

• Managing competent contractors and suppliers, ensuring performance against KPIs.

• Providing assurance and escalation across wider compliance areas (gas, fire, electrical, LOLER, etc.).

• Producing clear and insightful KPI and compliance reports for senior forums.

• Championing a safety-first, resident-centred culture across all services.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading water hygiene and asbestos compliance across a multi-site portfolio.

• In-depth knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, and CAR 2012.

• Competency to act as Legionella Responsible Person and/or BOHS P405 qualified for asbestos management.

• Experience managing contractors and assuring compliance performance.

• Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A proactive, accountable, and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.

(Experience within the supported housing or charity sector would be advantageous but not essential.)

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 27 days with service

• Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, optical and alternative therapies)

• Private medical insurance

• Income protection

• Employer pension contributions of 5%

• Cycle to Work and interest-free travel loan schemes

At Centrepoint, we’re passionate about fairness and equality, and we value the rich diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our Property Compliance team — click ‘Apply’ now!

The Head of Organisational Delivery is the charity’s senior lead for ensuring our organisational systems, infrastructure, processes, and reporting frameworks run smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure the whole organisation has what it needs to deliver outstanding services.

You will oversee the Interim Services Manager, lead cross-organisational delivery projects, and ensure that contracts, reporting cycles, KPIs, and organisational compliance requirements are met on time, every time.

This role suits someone who is:

• Highly proactive — spots issues early and solves them quickly
• Delivery-driven — ensures actions are completed and followed through
• Decisive and structured — able to bring order and clarity
• A natural organiser — thrives on coordination, planning and making systems work
• Impact-focused — understands how strong organisational delivery enables strong frontline services
• Is hands-on – rolling up sleeves and engaging at all levels of the business

You will work at pace and take the initiative to keep the whole organisation aligned, efficient, and well-prepared for mobilisation and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive cross-organisational delivery projects, ensuring timelines are met and actions completed
• Oversee organisational systems, tools, processes, and infrastructure
• Maintain oversight over contract performance, KPIs, grant delivery and reporting cycles
• Line manage the Interim Services Manager to support high-quality service delivery
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to drive organisational performance and delivery
• Ensure compliance, audit readiness, risk monitoring and governance frameworks are upheld
• Act as senior organisational liaison with commissioners, funders and partners
• Implement organisational improvements and embed them into practice

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident walking into complexity and creating order. You will bring:

• Experience in organisational delivery, contract management or oversight within a charity or public service
• Ability to work at pace and take ownership of charitable and operational delivery
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with commissioners
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on actions
• Alignment with our mission to improve safety and outcomes for people affected by stalking

Desirable experience includes VAWG, criminal justice, safeguarding or small charity environments but, your ability to deliver, coordinate and lead is what matters most.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Policy and Practice Officer to work as part of our Policy and Influencing Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

Rethink Mental Illness is the charity for people severely affected by mental illness. No matter who a person is or how bad their situation has got, we are here to help them get the information and support they need to live a better life. We work tirelessly to ensure people living with mental illness and their carers are listened to, treated fairly and have easy access to services that meet their mental health needs and wider physical health, financial, housing, work and volunteering needs. We do this by providing our own services, campaigning on a local and national level, and working with a wide range of other organisations to create communities that care.

The Policy and Practice Officer role is based within the ‘Policy and Practice’ department which has the overall function of elevating the voice of lived experience and diverse communities to influence systemic change and ensuring it is delivered on the ground.

How you will make a difference

You will be instrumental in supporting a range of activity across ‘Policy and Practice’ including the following teams: Policy and Influencing (where this role primarily sits) and the Lived Experience Insights team. The role also has a dotted line into the Racial Justice and Equity team and may also work with other teams, such as Campaigns and Communications and Evidence and Impact. The post is ideal for you if you are keen to gain a range of experience and develop your skills in an engaging and supportive team environment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

Chief Executive Officer

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)

• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).

• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.

The Role: Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.

Job Description

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.

2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.

3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.

5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.

About Wandsworth Community Transport

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.

Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
 

We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.

Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector

To Apply

Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer

Anaphylaxis UK is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to people at risk of anaphylaxis, taking forward its mission at an exciting moment of development and growth.

About Us

Anaphylaxis UK is the UK’s leading charity supporting individuals, families and carers living with serious allergies and anaphylaxis. For over 30 years we have provided evidence-based information, training and advocacy to improve safety, inclusion and quality of life for people at risk of severe allergic reactions. Our services include a dedicated helpline, the AllergyWise® training portfolio (including the Safer Schools Programme), accredited factsheets, an expanding digital offer and partnerships with healthcare, research and industry partners. We champion research, influence policy and work directly with schools, businesses and healthcare settings to reduce risk and anxiety for people with allergies.

The Role

As Chief Executive Officer you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, financial stewardship and external representation of Anaphylaxis UK. You will lead delivery of the charity’s strategic ambitions, grow and diversify income, and work collaboratively with a committed small staff team and an active Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategy delivery, balancing service quality and financial sustainability.

• Oversee governance, reporting, budgeting, risk and regulatory compliance.

• Grow and diversify income to strengthen financial resilience.

• Provide ethical leadership, manage senior staff and build an inclusive culture.

• Develop strategic partnerships and act as public representative.

• Deliver high-quality services and drive digital innovation.

Key details

• Job title: Chief Executive Officer

• Salary: £70,000–£75,000 per annum

• Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

• Location: Hybrid - home based with regular in-person staff and Board meetings (including an average of one weekly meeting with third-party agents in central London); travel across the UK as required.

• Hours / working pattern: Hybrid working with regular face-to-face commitments and attendance at relevant UK conferences.

As our next CEO, you will demonstrate:

Essential

• Minimum five years’ executive (CEO-level or equivalent) leadership with proven strategic and change delivery.

• Strong business development track record, including diversifying income (fundraising, commercial, grants/partnerships).

• Solid financial competence: budgeting, control, reporting and financial stewardship.

• Experience working with boards, good corporate governance and risk management.

• Proven ability to deliver and improve high-quality services.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing across government, health, research and industry.

• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust with staff, trustees and partners.

• Willingness to travel sustainably as required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of allergy, health or education sectors, or experience in health-related charities.

• Experience developing digital services and improving accessibility of information.

• Experience with corporate partnerships, schools or training delivery.

• Degree or relevant professional qualification.

Please download the appointment brief for full details, including how to apply,

If you would like an informal conversation about this position, please contact in confidence our consultant, Jenny Hills, at Harris Hill via the apply button with suitable times to speak, and optional but appreciated, a CV or professional profile.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

To enable, enrich and support the mission and ministry strategy of the Forest Circuit by: -

·Supporting the Operations Manager in managing the day-to-day finances of the Forest Circuit

·Providing financial management support to the Forest Circuit trustees (and/or their appointed treasurer) to enable the trustees to govern the Forest Circuit’s finances effectively

Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis.

The role:
As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation’s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns.

You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation’s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting.
 
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. 
 
You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. 
 
The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration.

The person:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. 

This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy  for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity.
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This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life. 
 

An exceptional opportunity to lead, grow, and transform lives 

Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation. 

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life. 

About Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow 

We believe strong families make strong communities. 
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life. 

Operating across three London boroughs, we are a vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements. 

The Role 

As CEO, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence. 

You’ll lead our talented team, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services. 

• Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy. 

• Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners. 

• Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally. 

• Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability. 

• Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance. 

About You 

You are: 

• A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources. 

• A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams. 

• Skilled in partnership development and community engagement. 

• Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery. 

• Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing. 

Why Join Us? 

• Lead one of London’s most respected family charities. 

• Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability. 

• Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board. 

• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working across three vibrant boroughs. 

How to Apply 

If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.

Apply via CharityJob or reach our to our Chair for an informal conversation. 

Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Safer Places to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Safer Places is a specialist support service for individuals at risk of, fleeing from, or recovering from domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. We provide a wide range of trauma-informed services to adults, children, and young people across Hertfordshire and Essex, with safe accommodation available to those in need from across the UK.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead Safer Places into its next chapter. This includes enhancing the charity’s service delivery, forging new partnerships, and expanding its role as a Registered Social Landlord to better meet the evolving needs of our communities.
• Embed Safer Places’s vision across the organisation – ensuring it is understood, embraced, and translated into action at every level.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset to leverage opportunities for the charity to grow. 
• Continue to ensure that Safer Places is recognised for the quality of its services, its commitment to inclusivity, and its highly trained, compassionate staff.

If you are inspired and excited by what Safer Places does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 p.a.

Location: Hertfordshire/Essex – most working hours will be spent collaborating with colleagues and partners at our offices and service sites, with flexibility for some remote work.

Employment term: Permanent / full time.

How to apply:

Please review the recruitment pack for further information about Safer Places, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 5th December 2025

Both Safer Places and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring Parkinson's UK is compliant with regulatory standards, charity law, and data protection legislation,

You'll oversee the charity's Risk Management Framework and manage the internal audit contract and delivery plan. You will also support the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure efficient governance and provide expert advice on compliance to support the charity's strategic development and growth. 

As the designated Data Protection Officer for Parkinson’s UK, this role will work with heads of department and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that staff and volunteers are supported in how to comply with the legislation.

What you'll do

• Offer guidance on risk, governance, data protection, and compliance to Parkinson’s UK, enhancing awareness and developing a compliance culture across the organisation.

• Lead the Risk and Assurance team, including the governance support and compliance functions.

• Manage and improve the Data Protection and Information Governance environment, collaborating with technology teams to ensure infrastructure and tools are compliant, while staying updated on legal changes.

• Lead the internal audit function (outsourced)

• Lead the development of our Risk Management Framework, with clear definition of strategic and operational risks. Report to ELT and trustees on risk management. Ensure appropriate mitigations are in place, including appropriate insurance coverage.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience of advising on charity and data protection law. 

• Experience of advising on data protection in a fundraising charity context 

• Experience of working with regulators such as the ICO, Charity Commission, and Fundraising Regulator

• Experience of creating and implementing organisational policies 

• Experience of developing, implementing and managing a Risk Management Framework 

• Experience of engaging with internal audit providers on developing, delivery and completion of internal audit 

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Susan’s Farm is an energetic organisation delivering a broad range of activities. Our charitable purpose is to transform people’s lives through learning and therapeutic experiences on an organic working livestock farm. After six years as a charity, and following a recent governance and staffing review, we are now seeking to appoint a dedicated managing director to oversee all aspects of the charity’s work. The Managing Director will join a small but committed staff team and report to enthusiastic board of trustees.

Susan’s Farm is based in Houghton, a small village 3 miles from Carlisle and delivers its educational activities on site as well as on the other half of our farm near Armathwaite and for a neighbouring farmer at Aglionby. We have a small learning centre at Houghton and also work closely with Cumbria Wildlife Trust whose Northern office is on land adjacent to our farm.

We have three main strands of delivery; primary school visits, alternative provision placements and care farmer placements and are certified by Social Farms & Gardens. We are a beef and sheep Organic and Pasture for Life certified Farm. We also have hens and geese and some horticultural activity. Our farm produce is sold direct to the customer.

Susan’s Farm is a registered charity converting from a CIC in 2019.   Before that our founder, Susan Aglionby ran educational activities on the farm over a period of more than 20 years. Over the last six years considerable effort has been devoted to professionalising the organisation and our delivery work and we are no ready for the next stage.

ROLE FOCUS: 

To support, manage and provide dynamic leadership to Susan’s Farm and its staff and services. Working with the Board of Trustees to ensure that Susan’s Farm meets its requirements, as a charity in delivering services, and to maintain its reputation as a national and local leader in working to provide services to its beneficiaries through the experience of a farm. To further develop the organisation and the services it offers promoting the charity’s principles. 

Closing Date 3rd December 2025. Interviews in the week commencing 15th December.

Application forms are available on our website.

For a conversation about the role or to arrange a visit please contact our office.