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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team in Stoke. This role is offered as office based. Regular travel will be required throughout the area. The role is full time working 37.5 hours per week usually Monday to Friday but 1 in 3 Saturdays are required on a rota basis with a alternative day off in lieu.

What we offer:

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the role:

As an Operations Manager (with allowance), you will be leading several services working to support victims across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Currently these include the Staffordshire Victim Gateway, Harmony ASB and Mediation service and the Restorative Justice service. You will ensure the provision of these high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and work alongside the Area Manager to promote and develop our victim services in the area.

You will:

• Lead the service teams to deliver excellent and high quality support to victims of crime and major incidents
• Directly manage service leads/team leaders and have oversight of volunteering activity across the services
• Prepare and deliver reports for contract monitoring, helping to retain and improve current commissioned contracts, ensuring all KPIs are met and effective case studies provided
• Co-develop and implement business plans and ensure team aware of each service's mission and vision
• Monitor local opportunities to build and maintain relationships with funders and all stakeholders. Represent the services in external forum and be proactive to advocate for victims needs
• Work closely with other Victim Support services in the county and beyond
• Promote and lead innovative approaches to improve support for victims.
• Raise the profile of the services and ensure they are accessible and inclusive
• Contribute to the wider work of Victim Support, shaping our campaigning and service design.

About You:

Ideally, you will have proven experience in a similar organisation, demonstrating proactive, innovative, and effective management skills and the ability to secure high levels of performance, motivation, commitment, teamwork, collaboration, and trust from colleagues.

Experience in effective partnership working is essential. Strong communication skills are required, including the ability to deliver presentations, and raise awareness for the services.

Ideally you will have:

• Proven service delivery success
• Leadership of diverse, multi-site teams
• A good understanding of the Criminal Justice system and issues arising for victims of crime

This role involves some travel and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

This role requires someone with excellent administrative, organisational and financial management skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams with care and precision. 

You will work closely with the Clinical Director, Board, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality therapeutic services, manage projects, support fundraising and communications, and ensure our facilities meet the needs of both clinicians and the community. The Centre Manager must be able to work independently and take initiative, whilst also being a collaborative member of a small team. As the face of the organisation, you will be based on-site and have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with people from all walks of life. 

Key Responsibilities are as follows:

Strategic Leadership: Work with the Directors and Advisory Board to support long-term planning and strategic development. Creatively implement systems and structures to maximise service delivery, productivity, and income. 

Operations and Facilities Management: Oversee the booking and management of clinic and event rooms, maintain high standards of customer service for building users and visitors, liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance and manage the general upkeep of facilities to maintain a high standard of health and safety. Respond to issues in a timely manner and maintain relationships with building users. 

Financial Management: Lead the financial management of the organisation, monitoring project budgets, invoices, licences and debtors. Chair a monthly finance subcommittee meeting and maintain an overview of the entire organisation’s cash flow and projection. 

Governance: Act as the main point of contact for the board of directors and advisors. Prepare and attend monthly board meetings. 

Programme and Event Delivery: Coordinate internal and public events including lectures, film screenings, and workshops - providing logistical and operational support including ticketing, promotions and managing event staff/volunteers. 

Clinical Project Management: Lead operational delivery of funded projects including two subsidised psychotherapy schemes: tracking budgets, collating outcome measures, writing reports, managing timelines and liaising with clinicians and patients. This also includes managing referral pathways, responding to enquiries from patients, sharing referrals with clinicians, and line managing an administrator who supports these tasks. 

Outreach Programme Management: Coordinate our multiple outreach programmes such as two Therapeutic Playgroups, one of which is for refugees and asylum seekers. This involves acting as the main point of contact for programme staff, reporting on their activities and progress to the board, and maintaining the operational frameworks necessary to allow the programmes to thrive. 

HR: Manage all HR elements of the organisation including but not limited to: advertising and recruiting roles, drafting contracts, keeping an up to date log of internal policies, and handling any staff concerns with discretion and professionalism.

Development and Fundraising: Support grant research, writing, and application processes in collaboration with the Development Coordinator. You will be required to liaise with key funders and maintain records, reports, and track project outcomes.

Communications: Lead on internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media and website content.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Project management experience

• Competent in the Google Workspace 

• Familiar with property management and health and safety

• Comfortable with spreadsheets and financial tracking

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication

• Ability to work collaboratively, discreetly, and flexibly

Desirable:

• Interest in mental health, psychoanalysis or psychotherapy

• Experience in a clinical setting

• Fundraising or grant management experience

• Ability to liaise with people and patients who may be in vulnerable state

• Experience with IT, AV, and livestreaming tools

• Experience with reporting to and working with a board

Key info:

• Salary - £38,000-£45,000 per year pro rata.

• Responsible to - Clinical Director.

• Reports - Administrator (shared line management with Development Coordinator).

• Contracted hours - Up to 5 days a week on site, Monday-Friday, with the potential for one day remote work post-probation. A job share/part time is considered. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required when there are events. 

• Pension - NEST scheme with 5% employer contribution.

For full details, please see the JD attached. 

Head of Governance, Risk & Company Secretary

At St John Ambulance Cymru we are looking for dedicated people who share our values of compassion, quality, inclusion and integrity to join our team and help us to deliver our vision of Wales as a community of lifesavers.

Supported by nearly 2,600 volunteers, we provide frontline services in the heart of Welsh communities and provide essential support to emergency services when they need us most. Our work includes providing workplace training in first aid and health and safety; providing event medical cover at thousands of events; supporting NHS Wales with falls response and mental health transfer services; running programmes for children and young people aged 5-18. 

As part of a global network, we are an independent Priory of the Order of St John, working alongside 43 St John establishments worldwide. 

It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on a modernisation programme to deliver our ambitious strategy for 2025-2030 and beyond. If this sounds like something that you would love to be part of, we would love to hear from you!  

The opportunity

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Starting salary: £49,310 per annum

Travel: Occasional travel throughout Wales as required

Role Overview:

The Head of Governance, Risk & Company Secretary is a pivotal leadership role within St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC), responsible for ensuring the charity’s governance, legal compliance, risk management, and quality assurance functions are robust, effective, and strategically aligned with our goals.

This dual-role combines governance oversight with the leadership of organisational quality systems, ensuring that SJAC remains a trusted, safe, and high-performing organisation. The postholder will serve as Company Secretary to the Board and also lead operational governance initiatives across the charity.

What you’ll need to be successful

To thrive as our Head of Governance, Risk & Company Secretary, you’ll need leadership experience, particularly in governance, compliance, or quality assurance—ideally within a charity or healthcare setting. You’ll bring a strong understanding of governance codes and/or systems, risk management frameworks, and UK charity law along with the ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion. A Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) qualification or equivalent is desirable, as is experience acting as a Company Secretary. You’ll be confident leading cross-functional teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation. Flexibility, integrity, and a commitment to our values are essential.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Governance and Secretariat

• Lead the governance function, ensuring excellent support and strategic guidance to the Board, Committees, CEO and SLT.
• Manage statutory duties including Companies House and Charity Commission filings.
• Oversee Trustee induction, development, and ongoing governance training.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of agendas, minutes, and decision records.
• Act as the primary liaison for legal, constitutional, and regulatory matters.

Quality, Risk and Assurance

• Develop and maintain quality assurance systems to monitor performance and learning.
• Line manage the Health, Safety & Environment Business Partner and National Facilities Manager.
• Oversee investigations into complaints, serious incidents, and whistleblowing concerns.
• Maintain and report on the Board Assurance Framework and Risk Register.
• Lead preparation and coordination for audits (including ISO, Home Office, and other regulators).
• Ensure that actions taken in pursuit of the Quality, Risk and Assurance agenda link to a budget and engage with the relevant budget holders as required. 

Regulatory and Legal Compliance

• Serve as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer.
• Ensure organisational compliance with relevant legislation (charity, company, GDPR, health & safety, etc.).
• Review internal policies and procedures to maintain regulatory alignment.
• Advise departments and project leads on relevant compliance and risk issues.

Culture and Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that quality, governance, and assurance practices reflect the charity’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Support alignment across St John Councils and internal departments with national standards and policies.

Embody and exemplify the charity’s values at all times and hold others to account for the same

Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualifications of the post-holder. 

What you’ll get in return

In return, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited to: 

• 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Access to a Blue Light Card, providing various discounts at more than 15,000 retailers. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a Health Cash Back plan after 6 months.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
• Home/flexible working
• Various training and development opportunities.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please click on apply, ensuring your submission reaches us by 12.00pm on Friday 20th June 2025. Interviews to be held on 25th & 26th June 2025.

If you would like an informal chat about the role before you apply, please contact us.

Good luck!

Our client, an independent mission-driven charity, is seeking a Senior Operations and Governance Officer to provide essential support across corporate governance and organisational planning functions. This role is central to ensuring that leadership and strategic processes run efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with good governance practices.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on coordination, is highly organised, and has a solid understanding of Board support, minute-taking and cross-team collaboration.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the full cycle of Trustee and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda planning, and paper distribution
• Taking high-quality and accurate minutes and tracking actions to ensure follow-up
• Supporting governance and compliance processes, including maintaining the risk register and statutory records
• Contributing to the planning, monitoring, and reporting of strategic and project delivery across the organisation
• Supporting ad hoc projects and events, including staff conferences and trustee engagement activities
• Acting as a point of contact for trustee-related queries and supporting induction and development processes

 
We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience supporting board and committee governance
• Proven ability to take and manage high-quality minutes and meeting outputs
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and trustees
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM tools (such as Salesforce)
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and a commitment to inclusive working practices

This role offers the opportunity to join a committed and supportive team, helping to shape and support the delivery of the organisation’s mission.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About the role

Are you passionate about records and data, GDPR and good governance? If so, we are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Records and Information Governance Officer, such as you, to join our Research and Information Services team.

The role is at the heart of our information governance work, supporting our commitment to information rights compliance and records management. Reporting to the Head of Research and Information Services, you’ll manage requests for information, support implementation of our Information Governance Framework, and maintain the College’s Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities.

Responsibilities:

Handling information rights requests

Leading on data protection impact assessments

Supporting records management across the organisation

Administering our Information Governance Management Group and leading our internal IG Leads network

Providing staff advice, guidance and training on IG policies and practices.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

This position is well-suited to someone proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You enjoy the detail and importance of records and data governance and are confident when engaging with a wide range of colleagues across the College.

Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• A professional qualification in records, information management, or related area, such as information rights
• Experience handling records in line with professional standards and legal requirements, such as the NHS Code of Practice for Records Management and UK GDPR
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects to time
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working collaboratively with stakeholders at different levels
• Organisational skills with attention to detail
• Comfortable delivering training or presenting information with the ability to explain complex information clearly

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Thursday 26 June 2025
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
• We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Job Title: Finance and Business Operations Manager

Base of Work: Hybrid, typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home.

Hours: 24 hours per week across min 4 days (0.7 FTE)

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum FTE  

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced manager with a sound knowledge of financial management procedures, HR and governance?

We are looking for a savvy and adaptable finance and business operations manager to support our charity with financial management, HR operations, governance and office management.

You will be an experienced manager with strong all-round finance capabilities, driven to ensure robustness and efficiency across all elements of our finance, HR and governance in a busy charity setting.

You will be adept at managing multiple income streams in a complex environment, enjoy supporting Trustees and colleagues in day to day financial management and HR processes as well as working with the Head of Finance and Leadership team on strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing relevant and up to date financial and HR information, taking responsibility for the charity’s day to day accounting and business operation functions.

About the charity 

We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.   

We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.  

The Role 

The purpose of the Finance and Business Manager is to provide the necessary professional expertise to enable the Charity to successfully execute its strategy and achieve its objectives on time and within budget, while exceeding stakeholder expectations.  

The role will be responsible for:  

• Ensuring sound financial and governance procedures and control.
• Overseeing the management of the charity’s internal business operations, including payroll, HR and premises.  
• Line managing the Finance and Operations assistant.   
• Maintaining and developing a sound system of financial management and control, working closely with the Head of Finance.  
• Working alongside budget managers to ensure that they have a full understanding of financial information to enable them to make informed decisions.  
• Leading on day-to-day financial operations including management accounting, timely issue of invoices to clients and funders and collection of receipts, cash flow management, managing investments, VAT, overseeing petty cash, company credit cards, donations and payments, gift aid recovery and purchase invoices.  
• Overseeing the management of the charity’s internal business operations, including payroll, HR and premises.
• Overseeing the implementation of effective HR and recruitment procedures, record-keeping and staff development. 
• Advising on budget drafting and resourcing for new activity and funding bids, including developing and implementing the full cost recovery model.  

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• Onsite parking and lovely office setting
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive environment with lots of positivity 
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Diversity & Inclusion 

Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.

How to apply 

To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am Thursday 19 June 2025. 

For more information, please download the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of this ad, or visit our website - Community Impact Bucks.

Interviews will take place in person at our office in Aylesbury on Tuesday 24 or Thursday 26 June. 

Who we are

Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that has been working with indigenous peoples and forest peoples since 1990. We work in 18 countries across South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with around 50 partner organisations based in the tropical forest belt.

We work directly and in solidarity with communities and peoples, supporting them to secure their rights to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, protect their forests and ways of life, and choose their own futures.

The role

This role entails overall responsibility for the coordination and management of FPP’s Environmental Governance Programme/EGP, and acting as the central contact point for the programme. Key responsibilities include looking out for the well-being and professional development of the team, ensuring its staffing, resourcing and effectiveness, and facilitating the participatory development of EGP’s strategy.

As Coordinator, you are also a member of FPP’s senior management team (the Programme Coordination and Management Team/PCMT), thereby sharing overall organisational oversight and decision-making responsibility for FPP’s wider work, and maximising synergies between EGP and the other FPP programmes (Responsible Finance, Legal and Human Rights, and Gender), including via successful cross-programme planning, fundraising, coordination and collaboration. 

About you

We are looking for a good-hearted and intelligent enabler of the agency of both partners and staff, able to encourage others to work well together to enable our collective vision.

Essential qualities:

• Strong commitment to FPP’s vision and strategy, with a clear ability to embody self-determination in outcomes and approach.
• Proven knowledge of and experience with indigenous and/or forest peoples at territorial and policy levels, including human rights and environmental governance.
• Experience delivering trainings, capacity building, and working within networks and allied movements.
• Proven competence in managing people, projects, finances, fundraising, strategy development, communication, and participatory senior management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits

We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Our benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time equivalent), plus public holidays, and additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working arrangements to help staff maintain a healthy work-life balance

We value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contribution of each individual, and welcome applicants from indigenous peoples and other backgrounds.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 20th June 2025.

Job title: Executive Assistant – Leadership and Governance Support
Location: Home based with occasional meetings in the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire area and four trustee meetings a year
Hours / Contract: Part time (22.5 hrs per week over 4/5 days – pattern to be discussed). Permanent
Salary: £28-30K per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

Would you like to use your skills to help improve the opportunities available to people living in the countryside? Would you like to work with a network of organisations to help unlock resources for people in greatest need and enable rural communities to reach their full potential?

About Us

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) champions thriving, sustainable and inclusive rural communities that have the services they need and the resources to secure equitable outcomes for everyone.  We are the only national charity speaking up for everyone in rural areas, and work closely with our 38 member organisations who support local communities across England.

Together we campaign for change, enable local action, and improve support for people most in need. We work with government and other national partners to explore the issues affecting rural communities and identify solutions so that no one is disadvantaged by where they live.  We will be launching our new strategy in the summer and are looking forward to an exciting period of development.

About the Role

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our ambitious team who will focus on supporting the charity’s leadership and providing governance support. You will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive on a day to day basis, helping her to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and to work as effectively as possible. You will also work with the wider team to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.

You will be responsible for ensuring our governance arrangements work smoothly and in line with our governing documents, by assisting the Chair and Vice Chairs, scheduling and supporting Board and Committee meetings, and arranging our Annual General Meeting. You will also have the chance to get to know our network of 38 member charities, who support rural communities in every county in England, arranging meetings and events to bring them together to share knowledge and best practice.

About You

You will be an experienced executive assistant who is also familiar with governance administration in a not for profit organisation. You will be a confident communicator who is skilled at managing multiple tasks to deadline and has an eye for detail. You will be happy working remotely but also enjoy being part of a team and having the chance to build relationships with other organisations. You will have direct experience of living in a rural community or have a strong empathy with our cause.

This role is a great opportunity to play a central role in a small but ambitious organisation and to be part of a unique national network.  It would particularly suit someone who wishes to work remotely and prefers the flexibility of shorter working days. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Working at ACRE

The ACRE team is largely home based. Some members of the team meet once a week in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, but by the end of the year we will all be working remotely and will meet once a month together.  Benefits include a generous holiday package, contributory pension scheme and life cover.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, traditions and ways of life. Please note you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

Closing date for applications: 10pm on Sunday 22 June.
Interviews: Tuesday 8 July in person at ACRE’s offices in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Please advise in your application you are not able to attend on this date.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead

Croydon Almshouses

South Croydon/Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week, with flexible working

Full time

Permanent

Up to £40,536

Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, contributory workplace pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities

Are you an experienced EA or do you have significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees? If you would like to use your skills to be part of a small, dedicated staff team, supporting the CEO and Board, we would love to hear from you.

Charity People are delighted to be working with Croydon Almshouses, which aims to make the best use of its resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon, to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO & Governance Lead.

Croydon Almshouses is the oldest charity in Croydon. For over 550 years, they have been supporting people who experience the impact of poverty. Since 1447 they have offered almshouses, including Elis David Almshouses, a modern purpose-built block of 55 almshouses in South Croydon. For the last 40 years, they have also awarded grants to community groups and individuals of all ages across Croydon who are in need, or facing distress or hardship, and to local and national organisations which help them.

At the heart of everything is 'community'. This is an exciting time to join Croydon Almshouses as their 2024-2028 strategy Do More, Do Better aims to take them into the next chapter by expanding operations to enhance impact in local communities.

The role

The Executive Assistant to CEO & Governance Lead will provide support to the Chief Executive Officer to fulfil her responsibilities and enhance her effectiveness. This will also include working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Executive Support & Diary Management: Manage the CEO's diary, prepare for meetings, maintain action logs, and provide proactive support in work planning.
• Governance & Administration: Organise and service Board, Committee, and staff meetings, including agendas, minute-taking, follow-ups on actions, ensuring compliance with governing documents and charity law. The role will line manage a Senior Administrator and facilitate trustee recruitment, induction and development.
• Safeguarding and Data Protection: Ensure data protection and safeguarding legislation are adhered to, embedding law in policies/procedures (training provided).
• Operations & HR Management: Oversee office operations, supplier contracts, data protection compliance, HR functions, and staff development.
• Project & Budget Management: Supports and sometimes leads projects, manages a small budget, and ensures cost-effective procurement of services and equipment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees
• Significant experience in providing support to a senior executive, preferably as an EA
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Croydon Almshouses is a small, dedicated team who work effectively together, and all contribute to making a positive, impactful difference in the lives of beneficiaries. You will need to demonstrate the following attributes:

• The ability to respond to changing and varied priorities
• Thrives in learning new information and taking a proactive approach to facilitating impact
• A patient and pleasant disposition in email, face-to-face and on the telephone
• Common sense, approachability and sense of humour
• Ability to adapt positively to change
• Highly resourceful, self-motivated and with strong emotional intelligence

How to apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please share your latest CV with Jen D'Souza at Charity People. Jen will share the pack and full details on how to apply. We will be holding a webinar for interested candidates on Thursday 19 June at 1pm. The closing date is 5pm on Monday 23 June. Interviews will take place in person on the 2 and 3 July.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

£65,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based 

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of Chief Executive Office.

In this strategic and dynamic role, you will work closely with the Chief Executive to support their day-to-day focus on the most critical priorities, while also providing leadership and coordination across the organisation. You will bring sound judgement, strategic insight and a solutions-focused mindset to help drive forward our vision and impact.

You will lead the Chief Executive Office team, ensuring its smooth and effective operation, while also playing a key role in strengthening governance by supporting the Board of Trustees alongside our Governance Manager. Your ability to be flexible and respond to organisational needs means you'll be instrumental in aligning priorities across the Executive and Strategic Leadership Teams and contributing to the success of the wider UNICEF network.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in high-level strategic and operational roles, ideally supporting senior leadership. You’ll need excellent judgement, influencing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 30th June 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Job Title: Training Programme Lead

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Department:Specialty Training

Salary: Band 3 – from £35,879

Reports to: Director of Specialty Training (interim)

Location: Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working.

Can you help us?

We’re seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to lead the delivery and quality assurance of our national specialty training programme in Community Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH). As Training Programme Lead, you’ll play a central role in supporting CSRH trainees, upholding curriculum standards, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of the General Medical Council (GMC). You’ll also guide doctors pursuing specialist registration through alternative routes, such as the GMC’s Portfolio Pathway, ensuring these processes are fair, transparent, and effective. Acting as the key liaison between trainees, educators, regulators, and other stakeholders across the UK, you’ll help shape the future workforce in this vital area of healthcare. If you’re passionate about education, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

The role:

Curriculum management

• Ensure the CSRH curriculum and assessment framework meets the regulatory standards set by the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Collaborate with clinicians, educators, regulators, and statutory boards to ensure the curriculum remains relevant, effective, and aligned with national standards, legislation, and service needs.
• Monitor and evaluate curriculum delivery across training sites by collecting feedback, audit results, and performance data; maintain accurate records of trainee outcomes and produce reports to support internal governance and external regulatory compliance.
• Support the use of digital platforms to track trainee progress against curriculum outcomes.

Trainee Support & Progression

• Act as a key point of contact for specialty trainees, providing guidance and administrative support throughout their training.
• Assist trainees in navigating digital platforms used for portfolio management and progression tracking.
• Develop and maintain clear, accessible guidance documents to support trainees in understanding training requirements and processes.
• Coordinate training events, inductions, and communications to keep trainees informed and engaged.

Stakeholder engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including the GMC, NHS England, statutory education boards, medical colleges and faculties, and training providers.
• Serve as the primary liaison for specialty trainees, Educational Supervisors and Training Programme Directors
• Work with suppliers and digital platform providers to maintain and improve user experience and functionality.
• Ensure open and constructive communication with all stakeholders to support programme delivery and regulatory compliance.

Portfolio Pathway

• Support doctors applying for specialist registration via the GMC’s Portfolio Pathway.
• Coordinate the review process for Portfolio Pathway applications, ensuring timely and accurate evaluation by relevant panels or evaluators.
• Provide clear, accessible guidance to applicants and maintain accurate records to support continuous improvement of the process and data to support workforce planning.

Committee and Governance Support

• Provide high-quality administrative support to internal committees, working groups, and panels involved in specialty training governance.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions to ensure effective committee operations.
• Support the governance of the CSRH curriculum and assessment framework by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures and standard operating procedures related to the specialty training portfolio.

You will be:

• A confident and professional communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including trainees, clinicians, and regulatory bodies.
• Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• A detail-oriented and process-drive administrator with a structured approach to managing tasks and systems.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and approachable, with a strong commitment to supporting learners and maintaining high standards in education and training.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a regulatory environment and responding to evolving national standards and service needs.

You will have:

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, systematically manage complex processes and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

· Proficiency in using digital platforms and tools for portfolio tracking, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. (e.g. CRM, Learning Management Systems, MS Office).

• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards (i.e. GMC requirements) to ensure compliance and oversee quality assurance processes.
• A strong understanding of the role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity, and the ability to develop and maintain SOPs and accessible user guidance to support trainees, trainers, and applicants.
• Competency in analysing and interpreting data to produce meaningful reports for internal governance and external regulatory reviews.

You will have experience:

• Experience coordinating or supporting training or education programmes, ideally in a regulated or healthcare-related environment.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across a range of professional levels.
• Experience supporting or managing governance structures such as committees, panels, or working groups.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and producing reports for internal and external use.
• Experience developing guidance materials and SOPs to support users in navigating complex systems or processes.
• (Desirable) Experience of supporting or managing volunteers.
• (Desirable) Experience working with regulatory bodies.
• (Desirable) Familiarity with the CESR/Portfolio Pathway or similar specialist registration processes.

Join us in upholding excellence in quality assurance and regulatory standards for the national CSRH training programme—empowering future leaders in SRH and supporting our members’ journey to GMC specialist registration.

 We will offer you:

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme: 10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discounts portal
• Free Lunch Thursday
• Interest free season ticket travel loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free eye tests
• Training and development - We want our staff to feel invested in and have the time and space to grow, learn and develop in their roles. We provide a range of learning and development opportunities, from webinars and conferences to bespoke training sessions.

To Apply

Deadline for applications is Thursday 3 July midday

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 16 July 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are working hard to minimise unconscious bias, and your application will be anonymised to support this.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

In this role, you will ensure the smooth and effective running of our Board of Trustees and its supporting committees. Working closely with senior leaders and Board members, you will be responsible for coordinating meetings, preparing high-quality documentation, and supporting compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

You will play an essential part in delivering a professional and efficient meeting management service. This includes planning and scheduling meetings, drafting agendas and papers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that best practice principles are upheld across all committee processes.

You may already have experience in committee administration, or you may bring a strong background in general administration or an educational interest in governance and a willingness to learn.

If you’re a quick learner with a keen interest in developing expertise in committee administration, we’d love to hear from you!

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Experience of providing diary management support
• Experience of committee secretarial duties
• Demonstrate customer service exeperience
• Confident written and verbal communication with colleagues and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills including the management of multiple activities.
• Delivery of work that is on time and to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of IT skill that can be used to deliver day-to-day work and to improve business processes.

The salary for this position will be between £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. This is a full time post at 36 hours per work and will be offered on a permanent basis. We will consider making this a part-time appointment, but no less than 0.8 FTE.

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week  with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.

We welcome all applicants including those from individuals from minoritised groups, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Closing Date: 18 June 2025

Interview Date: 1 & 2 July 2025

Are you a finance/ operations professional with knowledge of the charitable sector? Are you looking for part time, flexible hours with the option to work from home? Would you like an interesting and varied role with friendly and supportive colleagues? If so this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone to lead the governance, financial and operational management functions of a small charity that helps philanthropists manage their charitable giving.

About us

The Charity Service helps major donors to successfully manage their charitable giving. Our core services include Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and strategic philanthropy advice. We also manage our own Greater Manchester Grants Programme.

The role

The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee the charity’s back-office functions, ensuring that the charity meets the highest standards of governance and management and that the charity’s philanthropy services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Providing the accounting and financial management function for the charity.
• Overseeing the management of the charity’s portfolio of investments, including expanding the range of investment options for our DAFs.
• Managing the human resource function.
• Managing the governance function for the charity and supporting the Board of Trustees to govern the charity effectively.

 About you

To apply, you'll need to be able to clearly demonstrate:

• An understanding of the charity regulatory environment.
• Financial management and accounting experience.
• Experience in using accounting software.
• Good communication skills, including excellent report-writing skills.
• A high level of competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An ability to work remotely under own initiative and manage time effectively.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Location

Our team are based remotely with some travel to central Manchester. For the Finance and Operations Manager role, you will be required to travel to Manchester to attend in-person trustees’ meetings every quarter.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. We offer:-

• Flexible working arrangements that allow you to adapt your working hours to fit alongside family and other life commitments.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A standard 35-hour working week for full-time positions.
• 25 days holiday entitlement, plus the usual public bank holidays in England and Wales for full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions).
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
• 5% employer pension contribution (with 5% employee contribution).

Our values

The Charity Service is an independent not-for-profit charity driven by our mission and values. We believe in philanthropy that supports charities to achieve their mission, builds strong, open and trusting relationships, and respects and values diversity.

We know that diverse teams make better decisions, and are more creative and stimulating to work in. We aim to foster an inclusive working environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Application resources

Full job description and person specification attached.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this role and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply via the Charity Job website, sending us a copy of your CV with a short covering letter showing how you meet the person specification.

Application deadline: Thursday 10th July

Interviews: Interviews will be held in Manchester on Wednesday 23rd July

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead and support the successful delivery of a new digital CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Diary project for our members.

Who we are

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 22,000 members and employs around 65 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. 

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The role

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead and support the successful delivery of a new digital CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Diary project for RCSLT members.

We’re looking for a part-time, fixed-term professional to lead a high-impact digital project from discovery to launch. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. The project, the CPD Diary, is an essential tool for our members, and your leadership will be key to ensuring it meets their needs and expectations.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Project Manager with a recognised project management qualification and a strong background in delivering digital or software projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, along with strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, and an understanding of agile, iterative, and waterfall methodologies is essential.

Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms is highly valued, along with a strong track record in managing procurement, budgets, and coordinating contractors or agencies. You’ll also bring sharp risk assessment skills, a solid grasp of governance reporting, and the confidence to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders effectively. Most importantly, you’ll understand the aims and values of the RCSLT and demonstrate the ability to embed these into your work and strategic approach.

What we can offer you

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 23 June 2025.

First interviews: w/c 30th June 2025 (held virtually).

Second interviews: w/c 7th July 2025 (held in person, at our London Bridge Office).

Please note, there will be a task as part of the second-round interview.

Please note, we can only accept applications from those who have working rights in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. 

The role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.

The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.