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Lead a respected counselling charity and help shape the future of mental health support in our community.
If you're an inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, this is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. As our new Head of Centre, you'll lead an established, BACP-accredited charity with an excellent reputation for delivering affordable, high-quality counselling and professional training across West Kent and East Sussex.
For almost 40 years, The Counselling Centre has been committed to ensuring that everyone can access professional counselling, regardless of their financial circumstances. We are now looking for an exceptional leader to build on this legacy, strengthening our financial sustainability, developing new partnerships and expanding our impact to meet the growing demand for mental health support.
Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. You'll work closely with our dedicated staff, volunteers and trustees to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding counselling, training and community services while identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and long-term sustainability.
This is a varied and rewarding leadership role. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the charity, lead financial planning and income generation, develop relationships with funders, commissioners, businesses and community partners, and act as an ambassador for The Counselling Centre across the local area. You'll also champion our values, nurture a positive organisational culture and ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of governance and professional practice.
We're looking for someone who brings senior leadership experience, commercial awareness and a genuine commitment to improving mental health. You'll be an excellent relationship builder with experience of developing partnerships, generating income and leading organisational change. Most importantly, you'll be motivated by our mission and excited by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our organisation.
Why join us?
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Lead a respected charity with an outstanding reputation built over almost 40 years.
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Make a genuine difference to the lives of people in your local community.
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Work alongside a committed Board of Trustees, experienced staff and dedicated volunteers.
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Help shape the future direction and growth of an ambitious organisation.
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Enjoy a flexible part-time role (21 hours per week) with hybrid working.
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Competitive salary of circa £50,000–£55,000 per annum pro rata, contributory pension, 25 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, and Christmas closure.
If you're looking for a leadership role where your strategic vision, commercial skills and passion for community impact can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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As Deputy Director of Operations (Local Services), you'll lead the strategic and operational delivery of Victim Support's services across the regions. You'll act as the senior organisational representative for commissioners and system partners, shaping local system responses and ensuring quality, sustainability and innovation. You'll Translate national strategy into regional implementation and be accountable for performance, risk and culture.
You'll lead a cluster of services across England and Wales, and work with individual associated Area Managers, to identify, develop, promote opportunities to grow and develop services, to improve impact and reach more victim-survivors. In conjunction with the Director for Operations, you'll further develop opportunities for partnership working across England and Wales. You'll identify trends in commissioning and act to ensure models and approaches are evolving.
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
About the Role
Central to the role is ensuring that relationships between Victim Support, commissioners and stakeholders are strong and you'll take proactive action to address risks and improvement actions and themes. With excellent interpersonal skills you'll manage Area Managers, within a cluster, to ensure the organisation is positioned strongly and represented professionally with accurate evidence-based information and insight.
You'll help promote a strong external brand for the organisation by ensuring the team serve people impacted by crime well in line with strong service delivery standards. You'll play a key role in the ownership and accountability for the delivery of financial, customer, risk, and people objectives across regional services.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
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.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
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.
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· To work closely with the CEO and the rest of the GWT’s Senior Management Team in prioritising day-to-day activities. Whilst primarily focused on internal activities, the postholder will assist the CEO with external matters, deputising for the CEO as directed.
· To take a proactive role in supporting the CEO in strategy development, and to take the lead responsibility for the GWT’s Management Plan.
· To maintain oversight of, and to support, when necessary, the activities of the GWT’s operations in Nepal. To be the office primary link between the staff in GWT(N) and the UK Office, other than for fundraising specific activities, with a particular focus on the arrangement of visits (internal & external) between UK and Nepal and the deconfliction of activity.
· To manage regular meetings of the GWT Senior Management Team and produce a summary for circulation.
· To lead the development of the GWT’s policies and procedures with particular focus on Data Protection and Safeguarding. Develop/maintain/update an ESG policy for the GWT in line with SORP2026. To act as the GWT’s Data Protection Officer.
· To be responsible for leading organisational development to ensure that the GWT has the structure and staff capacity to deliver against targets.
· To oversee the DCOS’s effective delivery of HR and CPD programmes including recruitment, induction, training, appraisals and disciplinary procedures.
· As Budget Holder for the UK Office, to ensure the efficient and effective running of the UK Office and its associated infrastructure, including the delivery of staff induction and continuation training.
· To prepare and manage the administrative elements of the UK Office budget.
· To oversee the GWT’s IT/Cyber strategy (UK and Nepal) with responsibility for all UK IT procurement and support policies (supported by the Office Manager), and to coordinate and manage all non-fundraising related office contracts.
· To monitor and support the activities of the GWAC in UK, liaising with Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas as required.
· To liaise with the GWT’s Company Secretary from time to time to produce and distribute Committee/Board/General Meeting packs and take minutes and in the absence (for any reason) of a Company Secretary to carry out the administrative aspects of those functions. In the absence of a GWT Company Secretary, or as required by the relevant Committee Chair(s), act as Secretary to the various GWT Committees.
· To ensure, in close cooperation with the GWT’s Company Secretary from time to time, that the GWT’s governance arrangements are compliant, efficient and meet best practice.
To provide welfare and support to ex-Gurkhas, their families and their communities in Nepal to enable our beneficiaries to live their lives in dignity



Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK has a new opportunity to join as our first Data Insight Manager to lead and develop our insight and analytics capability, helping our Fundraising and Engagement directorate become more data-led in planning and decision making to drive supporter engagement.
This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of two Data Analysts while delivering high-quality analysis and actionable insight. You will lead advanced analytics projects, oversee campaign data selections in Faststats and Peoplestage, lead the development of Power BI dashboards, and translate complex data into clear recommendations that inform fundraising strategy and performance in areas such as segmentation, propensity modelling and lifetime value analysis. Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising and Engagement, you will improve reporting processes, support data warehouse developments, ensure high standards of data governance, and help develop the skills of your team.
To thrive in this role, you will have significant experience in data analysis, business intelligence or insight, and experience working with CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will possess strong technical skills including SQL, Power BI and analytical tools such as R or Python. You are confident leading projects and people, communicating complex analysis to a range of audiences, and using data to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
Join Dementia UK and use the power of data and insight to shape fundraising strategy, drive innovation, and help improve support for families affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact us.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape the strategic direction and future growth of TCVS, working closely with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior colleagues to deliver our organisational ambitions.
You will:
- Provide strategic leadership across all corporate services, including HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, Health & Safety, Compliance, Administration and Organisational Systems.
- Ensure operational systems, policies and processes are efficient, compliant, scalable and support organisational excellence.
- Lead organisational development, workforce planning and continuous improvement, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture.
- Oversee governance, risk management, business continuity and regulatory compliance, supporting the Board to deliver effective governance.
- Monitor organisational performance, ensuring delivery against strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
- Drive digital transformation and innovation, embedding technology and systems that improve efficiency, data quality and organisational learning.
- Support the long-term financial sustainability of TCVS by developing earned income opportunities, partnerships and trading activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trustees, partners, funders, tenants and key stakeholders, representing TCVS across Thurrock and South West Essex.
- Contribute to organisational resilience, growth and future expansion through effective leadership, planning and decision-making.
- Deputise for the Chief Executive as required and provide leadership across the organisation.
You will also champion equality, diversity and inclusion, promote staff wellbeing and professional development, participate in the on-call rota, and undertake other responsibilities appropriate to this senior leadership role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rainforest Trust UK
Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) (Charity No. 1169111) is a high-impact conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s most threatened tropical forests.
This is a pivotal moment for global conservation and for our organisation. As one of the most effective rainforest conservation charities globally, Rainforest Trust has helped protect over 60 million acres of tropical rainforest across more than 67 countries, delivering permanent protection for some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems.
Rainforest Trust UK is one of the charity’s fastest-growing affiliates, now generating £2m+ annually and supporting a global organisation with $55m+ in revenue with significant ambition for further growth and impact.
The role
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of our strategic plan driving growth in income, strengthening the organisational capability, and positioning the UK as a leading philanthropic engine within the global organisation.
The CEO will provide overall leadership of Rainforest Trust UK, with a primary focus on fundraising, external engagement, and partnering.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring both strategic clarity and operational execution. The CEO will lead a small team, work closely with the Board of Trustees, while partnering with the global CEO and senior leadership based in the USA.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and organisational leadership
- Lead the delivery of the 2026–2030 strategy, aligning UK priorities with global objectives
- Translate strategy into clear plans, targets, and performance metrics
- Drive organisational focus on outcomes, impact, and growth
Fundraising and external leadership
- Act as a senior ambassador for the organisation in the UK and internationally
- Build Rainforest Trust UK’s visibility and influence within philanthropic networks
- Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of high-value donor relationships
Financial Stewardship
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and performance including annual audit
- Ensure strong financial controls and effective use of resources
- Support the growth of sustainable income to maximise conservation impact
Governance and Board engagement
- Ensure compliance with UK charity regulation and best practice
- Provide clear, rigorous reporting on performance, risk, and finances
- Work in close partnership with the Board to support effective governance and decision-making
Global partnerships and collaboration
- Build strong, effective relationships with global Rainforest Trust leadership
- Align UK fundraising with global conservation priorities
- Act as a key interface between UK donors and global programmes
Leadership and culture
- Lead and develop a small, high-performing team
- Create a culture of accountability, clarity, and delivery
- Ensure effective organisational structure and use of resources
Purpose & Alignment
- Deep commitment to environmental conservation and climate impact
- Motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting global outcomes
- Alignment with Rainforest Trust’s values of effectiveness, integrity, and partnership
Why Join Rainforest Trust UK
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation where:
- Impact is clear, measurable, and permanent
- There is significant opportunity to scale income and influence
- You can play a direct role in protecting some of the world’s most critical ecosystems
At a time when the protection of tropical forests is more urgent than ever, this role offers the chance to combine purpose with performance delivering meaningful impact at global scale.
Candidate profile
We are seeking a credible, externally focused leader with:
- A strong track record in fundraising, particularly major donors and high-value relationships
- The ability to operate with credibility, influence, and judgement at senior levels
- Experience leading organisations or teams through growth and change
- Experience working with Boards and an understanding of UK charity governance
Above all, candidates will bring a clear alignment to the mission and is motivated by the opportunity to deliver measurable, lasting conservation impact at global scale.
Rainforest Trust UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please submit a CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest through Charity Job by 19th July.
Rainforest Trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves for the benefit of species, people and the planet.



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Senior Government and Research Fundraising Manager
Location: Bristol with hybrid working (40% office based)
Salary: £43,000 to £45,000 per annum FTE
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Contract: Fixed term (up to 14 months - maternity cover)
Vacancy dates
Closing date for applications: Sunday 9th August 2026
Interviews will be held on: Friday 14th August 2026 (with Wednesday 19th August reserved for 2nd stage interviews if required)
Expected Start date: Monday 5th October 2026
Expected End date: Friday 31st December 2027
About our Organisation
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.
We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market, and we protect forests. We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.
About the Opportunity
2026 is our 80th year and an exciting time to join the Soil Association. We have an ambitious strategy to 2030 with inspiring, scalable projects which deliver impact across the food system. We are seeking 14-month maternity cover for our Senior Government and Research Fundraising Manager to lead on significant funding opportunities through collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with specific experience in securing and managing researcher-led and government funding – managing processes from horizon scanning, through application to reporting and claiming and relationship stewardship.
You will:
- Be an expert in horizon scanning for relevant funding opportunities
- Have extensive experience in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership teams
- Have a proven track record of securing and managing significant six-figure plus funding from Government and research funding sources (both UK and international)
- Be a confident communicator with the ability to translate complex food systems and sustainability programmes into compelling, tailored applications
- Be self-motivated, process-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
- 27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service.
- Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce.
- Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives.
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce.
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and cover letter. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.
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The Senior Risk Relationship Manager provides pivotal leadership in risk management, operational resilience, governance and data protection across Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance globally. Advising on both threats, and opportunities across the organisation’s portfolio, producing insights on emerging themes, particularly those affecting modern slavery and human trafficking, and NGO operations
Operating at the second line of defence (L2), the role delivers independent oversight, guidance, and constructive challenge, strengthening risk management and compliance across the organisation. It supports and holds operational teams to account, ensuring risks are effectively identified, managed, and aligned with organisational risk appetite and governance requirements.
Aligned with ISO 31000 principles, the role leads the development, maturation, and embedding of an enterprise risk approach that integrates risk into strategy, operations, and organisational culture, enabling clear ownership across both centralised and decentralised functions.
The postholder works closely with operational and security leaders to strengthen organisational readiness for, and response to, major incidents and crises, ensuring effective escalation, coordination, and learning.
The role also incorporates Data Protection within the remit and is responsible for monitoring and advising on the organisation’s compliance with all applicable data protection laws. provide objective oversight without conflicts of interest.
It is not expected that the role holder is an expert in every aspect of data protection legislation from the outset, but must be able to upskill as needed, interpret requirements, and collaborate with external specialists where appropriate. Their role focuses on promoting good data protection practice across the organisation, including ensuring staff awareness and adherence to internal processes (e.g. completion of training, conducting DPIAs, and following approved procedures) and leading on the creation of these where gaps are identified.
Main Duties
Risk Management
- Lead the strategic and operational development of the organisation’s risk framework, ensuring alignment with ISO 31000 and organisational context
- Coordinate appropriate identification and management of risk across all senior leadership and accountable roles, ensuring coverages of all 12 classifications of risk per the HfJ framework: (Security; Safeguarding; Health & Safety; Financial; Corruption; People & Culture; Cyber, Information and IT; Governance; Legal & Compliance; Reputational; Quality; Strategic)
- Develop and oversee an annual roadmap and schedule to monitor, evaluate, and report on organisational risk maturity, risk strategies and risk transfer.
- Maintain and continuously improve risk reporting tools, registers, and dashboards for global risk tracking and visibility.
- Coordinate training and communication that promote collaboration and ownership of risk across functions.
- Provide clear and accessible risk reporting to senior leadership, country directors, and the Board of Trustees (via subcommittees).
Risk Governance
- Lead coordination of the Risk & Compliance Committee, supporting the Chair to ensure key risks are accurately reported, well understood, and actively managed with Trustee oversight and governing mandates.
- Facilitate the setting of risk appetite and thresholds by the Board of Trustees, supporting their legal duties relating to risk, and ensuring organisational accountability.
- Author and maintain core risk policies in line with governance appetites and policy frameworks.
- Provide clear, concise and decision-oriented risk reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees
Strategy Integration
- Support strategy owners to plan and monitor achievement against commitments, identify delivery risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Author the organisation’s annual Strategic Risk Outlook along with relevant country/thematic briefings.
- Embed risk-based thinking into decision-making, strategic planning and programme delivery to identify both threats and opportunities.
Incident & Crisis Management
- Serve as a core member of the Incident and Crisis Management Teams (IMT/CMT), advising and supporting leadership and country teams during critical incidents.
- Coordinate internal investigations into serious incidents, liaising with the Charity Commission as required.
- Maintain the incident register, ensure robust documentation, and facilitate post-incident reviews, learning and feedback to risk registers.
- Support development of the organisation’s complaints, accountability and whistleblowing mechanisms.
- Strengthen organisational readiness and resilience for potential high-impact events.
Data Protection
Compliance & Governance
- Keep the organisation on track with UK GDPR and equivalent laws in other regions.
- Make sure policies are up to date and actually used in day-to-day work.
- Offer clear, practical advice on what the law requires and how teams can meet it.
- Act as the central point of contact to the Information Commissioners Office (and other authorities) in the event of major data related incidents.
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Lead the DPIA process and ensure alignment across the organisation.
- Help teams understand when a DPIA is needed and how to assess risks.
- Step in on complex or high-risk DPIAs to guide decision-making and agree on safeguards.
- Initiate DPIAs and involve the right people; providing oversight and guidance.
- Check that decisions and DPIA findings align with legal obligations.
Advisory & Support
- Act as the go-to person for data protection questions from staff.
- Support project and operational teams to build privacy into new systems and ways of working.
- Advise on lawful bases, consent, transparency, and everyday compliance questions.
Training & Awareness
- Lead the organisation’s training and awareness activities relating to data protection.
Risk Function:
- Connect DPIA outcomes with wider organisational risks.
- Ensure systems are designed with strong security and privacy controls.
Key Result Areas
- Consistent application of the organisation’s risk management framework.
- Clear and timely reporting of key risks and opportunities to governance bodies.
- Continuous improvement in risk maturity and learning culture.
- Professional, transparent, and effective incident and crisis management.
- Strong collaboration between risk, operations, and programme teams.
- Integration of risk considerations into major organisational strategies and initiatives.
- Consistent DPIAs in line with organizational risk.
Soft Skills
- Strategic thinking – ability to connect detailed risks to big-picture objectives.
- Stakeholder engagement – builds credibility and trust at all levels.
- Adaptive communication – explains complex issues clearly and constructively.
- Problem-solving – confident and calm in uncertain situations.
- Execution – confident in the high-quality delivery of deep and complex work
- Collaboration – works effectively across teams and geographies.
- Emotional intelligence – empathetic, balanced, and composed in high-pressure situations.
- Resilience – maintains professionalism and focus through organisational change.
- Integrity – upholds confidentiality and ethical standards at all times.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, ISO 31000, and governance structures.
- Experience analysing and reporting risks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven ability to design and maintain risk policies, frameworks, and guidance.
- Skilled in digital systems for risk and incident management (Power BI, Excel, PowerApps).
- Understanding of safeguarding, security, and cyber risks within an NGO context.
- Familiarity with Board governance processes and committee reporting.
- Experience leading after-action reviews and embedding organisational learning.
- Knowledge of modern slavery and human trafficking risks in global operations.
Experience
- Minimum six years of relevant experience managing programmes, operations, or risk in international development, humanitarian, or human rights contexts.
- Experience managing serious incidents in security, safeguarding, reputational, or crisis areas.
- Experience working with Data Protection issues and management thereof
- Experience working across multiple countries or sectors (desirable).
Education
- Educated to degree level
- Professional certification in risk management (ISO 31000, Institute of Risk Management), Global Governance, or a related field. With two additional years of professional experience desirable.
- Project management certification (PMD Pro, PRINCE2, Agile) desirable.
We expect all our employees to understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that encounters our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
As part of Hope for Justice/Slave Free Alliance, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 1 day Marriage Leave
- Birthday Day
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to our Employee Rewards Platform, providing discounts and offers for well-known retailers
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family
- Professional development opportunities
- Professional memberships paid
- Flexible and hybrid working
Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The advert may be removed prior to the closing date if the position is filled. If you are interested in this role please ensure to submit your application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading healthcare charity to recruit a Database Manager.
This is a key role responsible for overseeing and developing the organisation's CRM and wider data infrastructure, ensuring data is accurate, accessible and used effectively to support fundraising, grant-making, engagement and organisational decision-making.
Working across multiple teams, you will manage the charity's CRM, oversee integrations with other systems, improve processes and workflows, and produce insightful reporting and dashboards that help drive performance and impact.
We're looking for someone with:
- Strong experience managing CRM or database systems
- Experience with Beacon CRM or similar platforms such as Donorfy, Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
- Excellent data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience improving processes, automations and system integrations
- A strong understanding of data quality, governance and compliance
- The ability to build effective relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
This is an excellent opportunity for a data professional who enjoys combining hands-on systems management with strategic insight, and who wants to make a tangible impact within a purpose-driven organisation.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
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.
About WeProtect Global Alliance
WeProtect Global Alliance brings together experts from government, the private sector and civil society to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online.Together, we generate political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.
The Alliance currently consists of 105 governments, 89 private sector companies, 164 civil society organisations and 10 intergovernmental organisations.
WPGA is now progressing its new strategy which is built around three core pillars:
§ Convening focuses on bringing stakeholders together through targeted, regional, and thematic engagements to share solutions and strengthen collaboration.
§ Knowledge positions the Alliance as a leading source of evidence and insight, providing high-quality tools and data to inform policy and practice.
§ Impact ensures that this knowledge translates into measurable change, supporting members to drive tangible outcomes in preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse.
About the project
WeProtect Global Alliance is seeking external expertise to assess its current data protection arrangements and support the development of an organisation-wide data protection framework.
The Alliance processes personal information relating to employees, consultants, suppliers, partners, donors, members and other stakeholders. Data is held across multiple business functions, including internal operations and membership services.
The purpose of this project is to:
§ Assess the Alliance's current data protection maturity and compliance position;
§ Identify strengths, risks and gaps in existing policies, procedures and practices;
§ Review organisational governance arrangements relating to data protection;
§ Support the development of a practical and proportionate Data Protection Policy and governance framework;
§ Provide a prioritised implementation roadmap to strengthen organisational compliance and accountability.
The successful consultant will be expected to engage with staff across multiple departments and work collaboratively to understand organisational processes, systems and data flows.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be expected to undertake activities including, but not limited to:
Discovery and Assessment
§ Project inception and planning meeting
§ Stakeholder interviews across relevant departments
§ Review of existing policies, procedures and guidance
§ Review of data storage and management practices
§ Review of supplier and third-party arrangements where relevant
§ Mapping of personal data processing activities
§ Assessment of organisational compliance with applicable data protection legislation and good practice
§ Identification of risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement
Framework Development
§ Development of an updated Data Protection Policy
§ Recommendations regarding governance, accountability and ownership
§ Clarification of roles and responsibilities relating to data protection
§ Development of a practical implementation roadmap
§ Presentation of findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Deliverables
Deliverables should include (but are not limited to):
Discovery and Assessment
§ Inception plan
§ Current-state assessment report
§ Gap analysis
§ Risk register
Framework Design
§ Draft Data Protection Policy
§ Data protection governance framework
§ Roles and responsibilities matrix
§ Prioritised implementation roadmap
§ Recommendations report
Final Outputs
§ Final approved versions of all documentation
§ Presentation of findings and recommendations to SMT and/or Board representatives
§ Handover session and knowledge transfer
All deliverables should be provided in editable formats.
WeProtect Global Alliance is driven by a single mission: to protect children from the pervasive dangers of sexual exploitation and abuse online.
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Director of Assets
Midlands | £90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits
Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a well-established housing association to recruit an outstanding Director of Assets in the Midlands.
This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the long-term investment, safety and sustainability of a diverse housing portfolio while improving outcomes for residents and communities.You'll lead the organisation's asset management strategy, oversee major investment programmes and ensure the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality homes.
If you're a strategic property leader with a strong track record in social housing and a passion for delivering lasting social impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference.
The role:
You will provide strategic leadership across Asset Management, Planned Investment, Building Safety, Compliance, Sustainability and Property Data.
Managing significant capital investment programmes and leading a talented team of property professionals, you will ensure our homes remain fit for the future while balancing financial performance, regulatory requirements and resident priorities.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to deliver excellent services, drive innovation and ensure residents remain at the heart of investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a long-term Asset Management Strategy aligned to the organisation's corporate objectives.
- Lead planned investment, major works and cyclical maintenance programmes across the housing portfolio.
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to building safety and property compliance.
- Drive sustainability, retrofit and decarbonisation ambitions, securing value from available funding opportunities.
- Use robust asset data and intelligence to inform investment decisions and optimise portfolio performance.
- Lead the procurement and management of contractors and strategic partners, ensuring high-quality service delivery and value for money.
- Manage substantial capital budgets, ensuring effective financial planning, governance and financial control.
- Develop, inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams, embedding a culture of accountability, innovation and customer focus.
- Build strong relationships with residents, Board Members, regulators and key external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice, insight and performance reporting to the Executive Team and Board
About you:
We are seeking an accomplished senior leader with a successful track record in asset management, property services, compliance within the social housing sector.
You'll bring:
- Extensive experience leading asset management or property services within a housing association, local authority or similar organisation.
- Strong knowledge of strategic asset management, planned investment, building safety and statutory compliance.
- Experience delivering large-scale capital investment programmes and managing significant budgets.
- A thorough understanding of the regulatory environment for social housing.
- Knowledge of sustainability, retrofit and energy efficiency programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness, including procurement and contract management.
- Excellent leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to use data, insight and performance information to drive strategic decision-making.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent resident outcomes.
Apply
If you're an ambitious and strategic asset management leader looking to make a lasting impact within a values-driven housing association, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact [email protected]
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
FINANCE DIRECTOR - financial leadership role in a national STEM charity.
Drive financial sustainability, strengthen governance and help inspire the next generation of engineers.
The Smallpeice Trust inspires young people to pursue engineering and STEM careers, helping build the future talent pipeline through innovative educational programmes and partnerships.
As Finance Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational financial leadership across the organisation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with Trustees, you will strengthen financial governance, improve forecasting and management information, and support informed decision-making across the charity.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management
- Deliver robust management information, KPI reporting and analysis
- Lead statutory accounts, audit and regulatory compliance
- Develop and support a high-performing finance team
Benefits:
- Pension (7% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Private Healthcare
This role will suit a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience, strong commercial judgement and the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational level. This high-impact role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-led charity while helping to shape and modernise the finance function for the future.
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
- Location: Holly House, Leamington Spa / there is an expectation that you will spend 2 days a week in the office
- Closing date: 29 July 2026
- Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: 6 August
- Interviews with the Smallpeice Trust:
- 1st stage: w/c 10 or 17 August
- 2nd stage: w/c 24 August
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a globally respected international non-profit that investigates and exposes corruption, environmental abuse and human rights violations, driving change through evidence-based advocacy and high-impact campaigns. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Legal to join the organisation, providing strategic legal leadership at executive level while supporting work that delivers lasting global impact.
The organisation offers an outstanding approach to flexible working, operating a four-day working week (30 hours, Monday to Thursday) as its full-time equivalent, alongside hybrid working with two days a week in its London office.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a unique role combining strategic corporate governance with broad legal leadership. You will advise the CEO and Leadership Team on governance across the organisation's entities in the UK, Belgium and the US, helping to shape its future direction while ensuring robust compliance. Alongside this, you will oversee a varied legal portfolio, providing expert advice on editorial media law, investigations, publications, litigation, contracts, intellectual property, brand protection and regulatory matters. You will manage legal risk, coordinate external counsel, negotiate complex agreements and embed legal best practice across the organisation.
We are looking for a UK-qualified lawyer with significant senior-level experience, ideally gained in-house or within a complex international environment. You will bring deep expertise in editorial media law, litigation and commercial contracts, alongside the confidence to advise executive leaders on complex and high-profile issues. A strategic thinker with excellent judgement and communication skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing legal risk with organisational ambition. Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to support an organisation tackling some of the world's most pressing environmental and human rights challenges.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 31 July at 12.00 PM.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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.
Thames Reach is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people we support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and Thames Reach Housing, our Registered Provider subsidiary.
You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, SMT and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.
Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.
Director of Operations Thames Reach
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations
About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:
- Senior strategic leadership experience in a complex organisation, with responsibility for multiple operational and enabling functions.
- Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets, interpret financial data and communicate financial matters clearly to senior leaders and Trustees.
- Experience of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.
- Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to operate credibly at Board and Committee level.
- Ability to operate effectively within a regulated environment, including building an understanding of the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing.
- Extensive experience of managing multiple projects and critical decision making.
Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our mission of ending street homelessness.
How to Apply
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Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with Thames Reach: 18th September
Are you passionate about driving positive change and shaping organisational culture? SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is seeking a Culture Transformation Lead to help shape the future of the organisation that supports the Armed Forces community across the UK and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme that will influence the experience of more than 2,000 colleagues, strengthening how we work together to deliver our mission.
As Culture Transformation Lead, you will lead a complex, organisation-wide programme focused on embedding a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. Working closely with the Executive team, you will deliver against a strategic roadmap that aligns culture, behaviours and ways of working with SSAFA's vision and values. You will oversee a range of interconnected initiatives, including leadership capability, behavioural standards, employee and volunteer experience, governance, communications, systems and organisational development, ensuring these come together as a coherent and sustainable programme of change.
About the Team
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive team, you will play a key role in shaping organisational priorities and influencing decision-making at the highest level. You will partner with leaders across SSAFA to build engagement, maintain momentum and ensure culture is considered in everything we do.
You will also support a network of Culture Ambassadors drawn from across the organisation, creating opportunities for staff and volunteers to contribute to, influence and champion the transformation. Through this network, you will help build trust, strengthen connections and foster a shared sense of purpose across our diverse community. Supported by Executive sponsors and key stakeholders, you will ensure culture transformation is fully embedded within SSAFA's strategy, governance and long-term success.
About you
You will have proven experience of managing large-scale, complex organisational culture or change transformation programmes with multiple project streams.
To take our people on the journey with you, you will:
- be committed to SSAFA’s values and role model inclusive, collaborative and courageous behaviours to drive lasting culture change;
- bring a strong understanding of organisational culture, behavioural change, leadership development and organisational design;
- use people insights and data to identify opportunities, shape decisions and measure impact;
- thrive in ambiguity, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and sound judgement when priorities shift;
- have a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- be able to champion meaningful change by constructively championing norms and challenge constructively with authenticity and respect;
- engage, inspire and motivate diverse audiences through excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills;
- combine strategic thinking with strong project management, analytical and creative problem-solving skills;
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Closing date: Midnight on 22 July 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: w/c 03 August 2026
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.



