Governance Officer Jobs

Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Compassion. Barnsley Hospice is looking for an exceptional CEO!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference? Do you have the strategic mindset, operational expertise, and compassionate leadership style to steer a vital healthcare charity towards a sustainable and thriving future?

We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive our objectives forward. As the public face and strategic leader of the hospice, you will ensure we continue to provide outstanding care for patients with life-limiting conditions, while also securing our long-term financial and operational success.

Location: Barnsley Hospice, Gawber, Barnsley Salary: Circa £90,000 (commensurate with experience) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Why join us?

Lead a well-respected hospice that plays a pivotal role in the local community. Shape and deliver strategic objectives while ensuring financial sustainability. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care. Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, volunteers, and trustees. Represent the hospice at a regional and national level, influencing key partnerships.

What we are looking:

A strong, visible, and inspiring leader who aligns with our values. Proven experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and governance. The ability to engage and empower teams, ensuring the highest standards of care. A track record of fostering partnerships and driving organisational growth.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a leadership role that truly matters. If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead Barnsley Hospice into its next chapter!

To strengthen and develop Irish in Britain’s (IiB) health and wellbeing activities across our membership, ensuring that health inequalities faced by the Irish community are addressed at both national and local levels. To facilitate community consultations and gather evidence from member organisations and community members, using this input to inform health and social care services. To build relationships with service providers, share health research and campaign information and create opportunities for the Irish community to engage in initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing.To strengthen and develop Irish in Britain’s (IiB) health and wellbeing activities across our membership, ensuring that health inequalities faced by the Irish community are addressed at both national and local levels. To facilitate community consultations and gather evidence from member organisations and community members, using this input to inform health and social care services. To build relationships with service providers, share health research and campaign information and create opportunities for the Irish community to engage in initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing.

Governance Officer

Location: Birmingham (1 day per week on-site, 4 days remote)
Salary: £28,000 - £31,300 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for governance? We are working with a leading housing association to recruit a Governance Officer to join their dedicated team.

About the Role

As Governance Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the organisation’s Boards and Committees. You will work closely with senior leaders and Board members, ensuring governance processes run efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and distributing Board and Committee papers and meeting packs
• Preparing agendas and attending meetings to take high-quality minutes
• Maintaining action logs and monitoring governance processes
• Supporting board member induction, training, and appraisal processes
• Assisting with statutory compliance, including declarations of interest and company secretarial duties
• Managing governance systems such as Convene and SharePoint

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and ideally some experience of digital governance platforms
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ideally, some experience in governance, company secretarial work, or a regulated environment (social housing/charity sector experience is a plus, but not essential)

  Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world   

  Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair. 

The Governance Officer will provide high quality secretariat support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

• Prepare and share agendas, minutes and actions for Committee and Board meetings. 
• Maintain, monitor and report progress on the Board and Committee Action Log. 
• Coordinate inputs to the annual management planning cycle. 
• Support the annual board effectiveness review. 
• Support and the annual external audit process. 
• Maintain the gift and hospitality register. 
• Manage the declaration and disclosure registers, and compliance monitoring tracker. 
• In consultation with our lawyers, carry out due diligence checks as required. 
• Maintain the contract register and advise on and facilitate reviews. 
• Undertake one-off projects in support of our Corporate Services. 
• Provide effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Skills and Experience  

• A track record of providing secretariat support. 
• Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 
• A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• A good understanding of charity governance. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 
• A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 

Benefits

•  Up to 10% employer matched pension contributions
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (Pro rated)
• Employee assistance programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to work Scheme

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary: £35,593 (FTE), pro-rata for part time hours
• 28 hours per week
• Hybrid
• London Office
• Closing date: 24 March 2025
• Interview date: 14 April 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a Governance Officer with strong experience in corporate governance and administrative processes to join our Corporate Assurance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective operation of Young Lives vs Cancer’s governance processes. This includes coordinating Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and documentation, minuting meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also act as the main point of contact for Trustees and committee members, managing their records, overseeing recruitment and inductions, and maintaining governance policies and procedures.

This role does not have direct reports but requires excellent relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with the Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Assurance, Trustees, and senior leadership to enhance governance efficiency.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed. 

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description:

• Coordinating and minuting Board and committee meetings, ensuring accurate records and timely distribution of documents
• Acting as the key point of contact for Trustees and committee members, supporting their engagement and compliance.
• Managing governance records, including Trustee and committee member records, corporate policies, and the complaints register.
• Overseeing the Trustee and committee recruitment and induction process, ensuring seamless onboarding and compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including filing documents with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Developing and maintaining governance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Supporting governance-related training and process improvements across the organisation.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience in corporate governance and administrative processes, preferably in a charity, public sector, or similar environment.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of compliance reporting, governance planning, and risk management frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience working with SharePoint and Board meeting platforms (e.g., Convene).
• A proactive, self-starting approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 (subject to Board and Committee dates) and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

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Governance and Executive Support Officer

Could you be the talented Governance and Executive Support Officer we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Governance and Executive Support Officer to join a charity helping to protect and restore UK wildlife.

Position: Governance and Executive Support Officer

Salary: £12,600 per annum for 17.5 hours per week (£25,200 FTE)

Location: Fully remote (with occasional travel)

Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) – flexible working available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24 March 2025

Interview Date: Friday 28 March 2025

About the Role

As Governance and Executive Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance and operational support. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO, and Senior Management Team, you’ll help facilitate smooth communication, efficient operations, and a strong governance framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating communication with the Board of Trustees and supporting governance processes.

• Providing administrative and organisational support to the CEO and Senior Management Team.

• Ensuring operational efficiency and contributing to a positive working environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in governance support, executive administration, or a similar role.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

• A proactive and flexible approach, with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel and Sharepoint.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

Other roles you may have experience in could include:

Executive Assistant, Governance Coordinator, Administrative Officer, Charity Administrator, Board Secretary, Compliance Administrator.

If you’re passionate about governance, administration, and supporting a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Manager, Water Governance and Resilience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Remote/work from home, Canada based

Salary: $68,000 - $72,000 CAD per year with excellent benefits

About WaterAid

Want to use your expertise in water governance and climate resilience to make a lasting impact?

We need passionate, dedicated professionals. In return, you will be empowered to make a real difference. Together, we will create lasting change.

Join WaterAid Canada as Manager, Water Governance and Resilience to advance WASH advocacy and governance, ensuring sustainable and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

About the Role

The Manager, Water Governance and Resilience includes, but is not limited to:

1. Policy research and analysis including:

• Policy analysis on water, sanitation and hygiene in Canada’s foreign policy including gender responsive climate finance for adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage, in addition to biodiversity investment.  

• Support extensive engagement with civil society coalition partners to advance and grow WAC’s ecosystem for progressing our WASH and climate agenda in policies across sectors including food security, biodiversity, health, and gender equality.   

2. Engaging stakeholders in Canada and globally    

• In collaboration with the Head of Policy and Advocacy, promote WaterAid’s strategic goals, approaches, and values with civil society networks and strategic partners, highlighting the centrality of WASH in a wide range of contexts and sectors, focusing on climate change and the environment.   
• Explore new advocacy opportunities through expanded stakeholder engagement across private sector, youth and other networks.  

3. Thought leadership for water security, water governance and climate finance

• Provide subject matter expertise on climate finance to support integration of water security and WASH and understanding of applicable pathways to influence climate finance policy towards increasing investment.  
• Participate in knowledge exchange with fellow WaterAid staff in Canada and globally as part of internal working groups and communities of practice.  

Requirements

To be successful, you’ll need:

• A postgraduate degree in environmental studies, climate change, or water governance.
• 5+ years’ experience in international assistance, policy analysis, and advocacy.
• Proven ability to engage with civil society, government agencies, and donors.
• Strong expertise in WASH, climate finance, and governance.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with experience in policy brief development.
• Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally, sometimes in difficult environments (when travel is permitted).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams.
• Demonstrated ability to write high quality briefing notes, policy briefs, and influencing plans in English. 

Desirable:

• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries.
• Proficiency in French or other WaterAid working languages.
• Knowledge of Canada’s reconciliation policies and Indigenous water rights.
• Fundraising and grant proposal development experience is an asset. 
• Experience within a global federation and Canadian civil society a strong asset 

How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV, Cover letter and answer the following questions:

• Have you previously worked in an advocacy or policy role focused on climate change, water security, or sanitation?
• Are you familiar with Canada’s foreign policy on water, sanitation, and hygiene, including climate finance and biodiversity investment?
• Do you have experience engaging with stakeholders in government, private sector, youth networks, or Indigenous communities?  Please provide an example related to the Canadian context

Closing date: March 18, 2025, at 10AM EST.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.

Benefits

Our Commitment: WaterAid Canada's talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunities: WaterAid Canada is an equal opportunities employer, committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness, and equality. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Safeguarding: WaterAid Canada is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment processes ensure that all candidates undergo appropriate background checks before employment is confirmed.

Information and Resources Officer

Could you be the talented Information and Resources Officer we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? Leading the information governance work, you’ll play a part in protecting and restoring UK wildlife, while advancing your career in the fast-growing ‘nature and climate’ space.

Position: Information and Resources Officer

Salary: £18,900 for 21 hours per week (£31,500 full-time equivalent)

Location: Fully remote (UK-based), with occasional travel

Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE), flexible working available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 22 April 2025

About the Role

As Information and Resources Officer, you will play a key role in managing the organisation’s data, resources, and governance. You’ll support the efficiency and transparency of our operations, ensuring that information is effectively managed across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the growing ‘nature and climate’ sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of the Trust’s Information and Resources functions.

• Supporting and advising team members on information governance and operational matters.

• Identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and transparency.

• Contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

About You

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Experience in information management, governance, or business operations.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work independently and remotely.

• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to improving processes.

• A passion for conservation and supporting data-driven decision-making.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Information Officer, Data Governance Officer, Operations Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Office Manager, Business Support Officer, Resource Manager.

YESS is seeking a vibrant and engaging person with relevant leadership experience to take over as CEO, to consolidate and build on recent growth and maintain YESS’s reputation as a leading national employment law advice charity.

About Us

Your Employment Settlement Service (YESS) is a legal advice charity and a company limited by guarantee. Established in 2014, we provide free and affordable employment law advice to people and organisations who cannot source this elsewhere. We do not litigate; our focus is on maintaining working relationships where possible or reaching negotiated agreements where it is not. We are approachable, collaborative, and constructive. Aggressive or adversarial styles have no place at YESS.

As well as advice work, we also have a growing mediation practice. We contribute to many working groups and panels to represent the needs of lower paid and vulnerable workers in the development of legal advice provision and employment law.

Typically, 10-20% of our work is grant funded, benefiting clients on low or no income (although this is currently under 10%). A small amount comes from donations. The remainder comes from paying clients.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team of lawyers and support staff, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work with and advise the Board of Trustees, in relation to YESS’s activities, performance and strategic direction. You will raise awareness of our approach and activities, to bring in new work and funding, and contribute to the public discourse on employment relations and employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of YESS’s charitable objects particularly the delivery of free and affordable advice services to lower paid and vulnerable individuals.
• Provide leadership to a small hybrid-working team, ensuring effective working supported by appropriate resources and supervision.
• Maintain and develop sources of revenue-generating legal work.
• Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and donors.
• Strategically manage YESS’s finances.
• Ensure processes are in place for the effective engagement, motivation, performance management and support of staff, consultants, and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced in the delivery of legal advice services with strong leadership experience, ideally gained in the charity sector. You may be a currently practising employment lawyer, but this is not imperative as no client work is required.

Essential attributes:

• Experience in the delivery of revenue-generating employment legal advice services gained in charity and/or private practice settings (in the capacity as either a qualified lawyer or as someone who has managed/directed qualified lawyers in the delivery of such advice).
• Commitment to YESS’s fundamental principle of resolving workplace disputes without litigation.
• Experience of leadership and strategy development.
• Excellent at relationship-building and communication, with proven networking skills.
• A desire to spread awareness of YESS’s work and influence policy development in employment relations and employment law.
• Experience in organisational growth and change management.
• Understanding of finance including budgets and cashflow.
• Commitment to implementing technology to make the most of YESS’s limited resources.

Desirable attributes:

• Fundraising and donor management experience
• Administration of grants and evaluating project outcomes
• Understanding of charity finance
• Understanding of finance in a legal services context, including work in progress, utilisation and lock up.
• Experience of working with trustees or other volunteer governance roles
• Experience of leading/managing staff remotely

What We Offer

• Salary: £65,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Discretionary bonus dependent on organisational performance. 
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Home working with flexibility of office attendance
• Pension contribution
• A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance

If you are ready to lead a dedicated charity that is making a real difference to people with problems at work, we would love to hear from you.

A full digital information pack is available on request or by beginning an application via this site. 

An informal and confidential conversation about this position with the current CEO, Karen Teago, is encouraged before applying. Please contact us in confidence to arrange this, giving a selection of your available dates/times to speak.

Application format: CV and covering letter (letter no more than 3 pages)

Closing date for applications: 28th March 2025

Interviews: First interviews are likely to be offered in the week of 7th April with second stage assessment to be arranged thereafter.

A brilliant opportunity to lead a small charity delivering impact where it matters for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.

After an incredibly successful 8 years at the helm, our CEO Sue Brown will be stepping down at the end of May.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in healthcare policy and campaigning who is confident engaging senior stakeholders in the NHS, Government, arms-length bodies and industry. You should be a natural relationship builder who is comfortable working with member organisations.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Click the Quick Apply button below. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10am on 27th March 2025.

Interviews will be held as follows:

Stage 1 (In person, Central London location): Monday 7th April 2025

Stage 2 (Virtual): Monday 14th April 2025

The Benefits

· Salary up to £55,000 p.a. for 28 hours work per week

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year

 Thank you for your interest in ARMA! 

Delight is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior operations professional, who has the energy, drive and sound judgement to lead Delight’s operations through a period of growth. This is a new position within the Delight team and provides an excellent opportunity for someone to play a pivotal role in Delight’s development. As the COO, you will support and partner with Delight’s founder and CEO in executing strategic plans and directives, overseeing day-to-day operations and implementing changes needed for the organisation’s growth.

The role requires someone with a strong track record in senior operational positions, and experience in both charitable and commercial environments. Your leadership will ensure the smooth running of core operational functions, revenue, finance, human resources, quality control and IT.

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with people whose circumstances have made them extremely vulnerable. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About this role

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance is responsible for providing independent, strategic and proactive legal advice to Reprieve and is a critical member of the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting and varied role in which no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to interact with inspiring people throughout Reprieve as well as those outside of Reprieve who are integral partners in our work. 

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister, or have an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction with sufficient experience working within the UK in a legal capacity either in private practice or in-house environment.

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will report to Reprieve’s Board and its Risk Committee; and attend, observe and minute meetings of our Finance Committee and Nominations Committee. They will be expected to play a key role in any special ad-hoc committees established by the Board from time to time, for instance, in the event of a serious incident occurring.

All staff will feel confident to approach the Deputy Director, Legal and Governance with challenging legal questions that cut across Reprieve cases, fundraising and operations. Trustees will feel confident to entrust you to support the SMT in managing risks at Reprieve, and third parties such as suppliers and external counsel will feel comfortable liaising with you, even when the issues being discussed are complex and confidential.

Collaboration is at the heart of Reprieve’s strategy. The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will have a proven ability to think pragmatically and laterally, to provide sound judgement, to work and collaborate well with teams, and to communicate effectively. They will be wholly committed to the clients Reprieve serves and the issues that Reprieve seeks to address.

Location, contract and salary

The role is a part-time (four days per week) permanent position with an annual salary of £53,620.80 FTE (pro-rated to £53,621 for a four-day week) per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.

Full details and how to apply

Please see the job description for full details on this role. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 13 April 2025. 

We are recruiting for a temporary governance administrator for a high profile social welfare charity. The purpose of this role is to provide flexible and effective administration support to the Governance Team for ensuring the smooth day to day running of corporate governance for the charity and to assist in providing administration support to the governance team for annual election officer cycle and Annual Conference.

Hybrid Role , minimum 2 days in their London Office

The Role
Support for trustee and governance team travel and accommodation arrangements and processing expenses
Assisting with corporate calendar ,room arrangements and catering for meetings
Assisting governance team with election process logs (excel) and presentation slides
Assisting governance team with onboarding for new trustees and induction meetings and keeping trustee information up to date on the appropriate portals.

The Candidate
Experience of working in an administrative role in a governance or regulatory environment.
An understanding of the reasons for the need to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of data and other sensitive material, and how this can be achieved in an office environment and via systems.
Have experience of providing high quality customer focused corporate support to include preparing minutes.
Strong IT skills - competent user of MS Office, including Power Point, Word, Excel, Teams and Board Management Software eg Diligent

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 45 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to people who live in an Emmaus community and contribute to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another.

Emmaus Greenwich offers an individual holistic package of support and a tailored development plan to support each companion develop new skills (or build on existing ones) to boost confidence, improve mental and/or physical health and wellbeing, and increase employability.

We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer that will be responsible for the operational management of the social enterprise, facilities, and Companion community at Emmaus Greenwich. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall mission of the charity. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leadership

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations through strategic and effective operational management.
• Lead and support the Retail Manager, Property & Facilities Manager, and Community Manager in delivering their respective functions effectively.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and leadership team to develop and implement the organisation’s long-term strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

2. Social Enterprise & Retail Operations

• Oversee the Retail Manager in managing charity shops and retail operations, ensuring financial growth and sustainability.
• Develop and implement business strategies to enhance sales, efficiency, and income generation.
• Identify new opportunities for business diversification and expansion within the social enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with retail regulations and best practices.

3. Facilities & Property Management

• Oversee the Property & Facilities Manager to ensure all Emmaus Greenwich properties are well maintained and meet health & safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules, capital improvement plans, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective management of utilities, repairs, and external contractor relationships.
• Oversee security, fire safety, and infrastructure projects.

4. Companion Community & Wellbeing

• Oversee the Community Manager in ensuring a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for companions.
• Work with the team to develop individual progression plans, enabling companions to build skills and move towards independence.
• Ensure that companions are meaningfully engaged in charity operations and social enterprise activities.
• Implement safeguarding policies and best practices for supporting vulnerable individuals.

5. Financial & Budget Management

• Work with the CEO and Finance Manager to oversee budgets, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Manage financial performance across the social enterprise, facilities, and community services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, charity governance, and reporting requirements.

6. People Management & Organisational Culture

• Lead and develop the Operations, Property & Facilities, and Community Managers, ensuring high levels of motivation and performance.
• Establish and oversee effective recruitment, training, and performance management processes.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.
• Champion Emmaus values and ensure they are embedded in daily operations.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.