Head of governance jobs

This is an exciting new role to head up DanceSyndrome’s Community work across Lancashire developing, nurturing, growing, and managing our community workshops. At the heart of our organisation are our weekly bespoke Community Inclusive Dance Workshops; ‘Everybody Dance’. These workshops are co-delivered by a qualified Dance Leader with a learning disability, working side-by-side with a non-disabled Dance Artist. As part of our ambitious strategy, we will be establishing several new workshops across Lancashire over the next five years and co-delivering inclusive dance provision for all ages from early years through to adulthood by 2030.

As Head of Community, you will oversee several vibrant and active communities; build community engagement and cohesion; and to collect, collate and analyse key data to demonstrate impact and to drive forward strategic planning and decision making. This is alongside developing and managing both strategic and operational long-term partnerships & collaborations across communities in the North-West and building and executing an engaging and effective Volunteer Programme to support all Community workshops.

This role supports strand one of DanceSyndrome’s ambitious strategy; Vision 2023; ‘To deliver an outstanding, collaborative, and high-quality programme of co-produced and co-delivered inclusive dance across the North-West’.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to represent DanceSyndrome at the heart of our communities taking our inclusive person-centred offering to the next level.

You will pro-actively support our timetable of weekly Community inclusive dance workshops ensuring they operate to the highest standards of Quality & Excellence and making sure that all systems and processes are in place in relation to security, registers and payments.

You will line manage the Programmes & Operations Manager and Data & impact Manager and collectively drive forward all aspects of our Community work to the highest standards.  

You will manage key partnerships with Community Centres and be instrumental in engaging and onboarding new participants supporting DanceSyndrome’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy to increase participation, and reach under-served and diverse communities, as well as executing our Children & Young People strategy working across all ages.

You will identify, understand and engage with key partners and Stakeholders who can support DanceSyndrome’s ambitions to be the ‘go to’ and ‘organisation of choice’ for people with learning disabilities, leadership opportunities and an inclusive unique co-led delivery model which doesn’t exist anywhere else. Through effective partnership working, you will work across sectors and reach under-served and diverse communities. You will also be able to identify key barriers to access, gaps in current provision across the region and seek valuable evidence to inform strategy and to feed back to funders.

You will be an extremely personable and approachable individual with a strategic mind, and persuasive manner who is able to reach and attract new participants, increase engagement in our Community workshops, and secure local community engagement to ensure the long-term sustainability of DanceSyndrome’s community offering.

You will turn leads in sales in a variety of ways from initiating unusual and impactful partnerships, growing the number of beneficiaries, increasing sales of our products and services, securing in-kind support and vital funding.

You will also develop and manage an engaging and rewarding Volunteer Programme across key communities including recruiting, training, onboarding and retaining volunteers.

We particularly welcome applicants from Global Majority, who identify as LGBTQIA+, People with Disabilities and Older People to apply for this role.

About the role

Are you a strategic, compassionate, leader with a deep commitment to equality, justice and human rights?

Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI) is seeking a new Head of Services to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our frontline work. This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team delivering casework support, training, education, and community outreach to tackle hate crime and promote safer, more inclusive communities.

As Head of Services, you’ll oversee our day-to-day service delivery—ensuring it remains high-quality, trauma-informed, and aligned with our values. You’ll help us meet our contractual commitments, identify emerging needs, and strengthen our impact. You’ll also play a key role in developing staff, representing SARI externally, and supporting organisational strategy, income generation and policy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the delivery of SARI’s casework, education, and training services.

• Managing and mentoring staff across multiple teams and workstreams.

• Identifying patterns and trends in hate crime and feeding this into local responses.

• Representing SARI at public events, forums, and in the media.

• Contributing to strategic planning, policy development, fundraising and partnerships.

• Supporting the wellbeing, supervision and development of staff through inclusive and empowering leadership.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong leadership and staff management experience.

• A deep understanding of discrimination, oppression and equalities issues.

• Experience of delivering support or advocacy services to marginalised communities.

• Excellent communication skills and a confident approach to partnership working.

• A strategic mindset and ability to juggle operational demands with long-term planning.

• A values-led, trauma-informed approach that centres service users and staff wellbeing

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising by 1 day per year to 30 days)

• Hybrid and flexible working

• External trauma-informed 1:1 and group supervision

• A supportive, inclusive and mission-driven team

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives

To apply

Visit our website to download the application pack and apply. We warmly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of discrimination or marginalisation.

Your main role is to be a senior member of the PIRC team, holding responsibility for overseeing PIRC’s strategic direction and vision, and leading on organisational and operational development to ensure the financial health of the organisation.

Title: Head of Operations

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - based at PIRC offices in Machynlleth, as well as your home address, with travel when necessary.

Salary: £42-45,000 (£25-27,000 pro rata). This is the base rate for our socially-just pay policy, which can provide additional salary based on personal need.

Hours: 24 hours over 3 days, usually between Monday to Thursday, with 1:1  toil system (hours or days earned for working beyond your set hours)

Job-sharing: Unfortunately applications for job-sharing this role cannot be considered.

Holiday: 28 days (17 days pro rata, including bank holidays) 

Additional Leave: We operate a two-week (paid) winter closure period. This is non-contractual leave and it does not count  towards your annual leave allowance. Closure period dates are reviewed and confirmed annually.

Benefits: NEST Pension 3% employer contribution, External Mentor, Annual Training & Development Budget,Free eye test & contribution to glasses.

Deadline to apply: 9:00am, 14th July 2025.

Interviews: We’ll carry out remote interviews online, on 22nd and 23rd July 2025.

Preferred start: October 2025, negotiable.

This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK.

PIRC works to support our movements—for equality, anti-oppression, and climate justice—to tell better stories for a just world: 

• We connect diverse groups, in participatory spaces, to share knowledge, develop strategies and strengthen movements;
• We carry out strategic research to support this work;
• And we create and openly share resources and tools for developing better strategy and communications. 

For us, this work is not just about communication: our practices must reflect and strengthen the stories we tell, and the values that underpin them. Our approach is strongly rooted in the social sciences, and is led by principles of:

• liberation
• connection
• participation
• creativity

We advocate an approach that can be used by grassroots groups with limited financial resources, who often find themselves excluded by mainstream strategic communications work.

The Role:

Strategic Leadership

• With the Head of Programmes, co-lead, as part of a collaborative process with the full staff team, the development and review of the operational strategy and budget
• Plan and facilitate Core Team Meetings
• Provide oversight and input into funding applications and reports
• Provide oversight and input into Board development and governance processes
• Provide oversight over annual, quarterly and monthly planningCoordinate quarterly staff residentials (timetabling, logistics, agenda overview, facilitation)
• Play an active role in the organisational restructure and its evaluation and review, including development of this role.

Team Leadership & People (HR) Management:

• Oversee HR & legal practices (e.g. policy guidance)
• Coordinate the development of PIRC’s organisational policies and staff handbook
• Coordinate recruitment, induction, exit processes and job descriptions
• Oversee staff development: appraisals, mentoring, anti-oppression 121s, skills audits, and all-team training needs 
• Oversee individual staff training and personal development needs
• Provide support to Core team members (such as Fundraising Lead and Finance Lead) 
• Oversee confidential and/or official People processes (such as grievance, performance  & disciplinary procedures; long-term illness processes and workplace adjustments), utilising the support of the People subgroup and People Support Co-op (PIRC’s external HR support)
• Oversee anti-oppression planning and development 
• Provide oversight over TOIL and Annual Leave

Institutional Administration & legal

• Liaise with PIRC Board ‘People SubGroup’
• Liaise with Financial Lead / Company Secretary

Associates and consultancy work

• Coordinate the set up and contracting of new consultancy/external work
• Onboard and set up contracts for associates and CDT (PIRC’s delivery advisory group) members

Your main role is to be a senior member of the PIRC team, holding responsibility for overseeing PIRC’s strategic direction and vision, programme delivery, representing the organisation at internal and external events, and working with the Head of Operations to ensure the financial health of the organisation.

Title: Head of Programmes

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - based at PIRC offices in Machynlleth, as well as your home address, with travel when necessary.

Salary: £42-45,000 (£33-36,000 pro rata). This is the base rate for our socially-just pay policy, which can provide additional salary based on personal need.

Hours: 32 hours over 4 days, usually between Monday to Thursday, with 1:1  toil system (hours or days earned for working beyond your set hours)

Job-sharing: Unfortunately applications for job-sharing this role cannot be considered.

Holiday: 28 days (22.5 days pro rata, including bank holidays) 

Additional Leave: We operate a two-week (paid) winter closure period. This is non-contractual leave and it does not count  towards your annual leave allowance. Closure period dates are reviewed and confirmed annually.

Benefits: NEST Pension 3% employer contribution, External Mentor, Annual Training & Development Budget, Free eye test & contribution to glasses.

Deadline to apply: 9:00am, 14th July 2025.

Interviews: We’ll carry out remote interviews online, on 22nd and 23rd July 2025.

Preferred start: October 2025, negotiable.

This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK.

PIRC works to support our movements—for equality, anti-oppression, and climate justice—to tell better stories for a just world: 

• We connect diverse groups, in participatory spaces, to share knowledge, develop strategies and strengthen movements;
• We carry out strategic research to support this work;
• And we create and openly share resources and tools for developing better strategy and communications. 

For us, this work is not just about communication: our practices must reflect and strengthen the stories we tell, and the values that underpin them. Our approach is strongly rooted in the social sciences, and is led by principles of:

• liberation
• connection
• participation
• creativity

We advocate an approach that can be used by grassroots groups with limited financial resources, who often find themselves excluded by mainstream strategic communications work.

The Role:

Strategic Leadership

• With the Head of Operations, co-lead, as part of a collaborative process with the full staff team, the development and review of the operational strategy and budget
• Plan and facilitate Programme Team Meetings
• Oversee and input into funding applications and reports, including ensuring programme team documents are kept up to date for fundraising 
• Working with the fundraiser to identify funding opportunities and attend key funder meetings 
• Input into Board development, including regular reports at Board meetings
• Oversee and drive annual, quarterly and monthly planning
• Play an active role in the restructure and its evaluation and review, including development of this role

Team Leadership & People (HR) Management:

• Work closely with delivery staff to set delivery project plans
• Check in regularly with individual Delivery Team members (such as Workshops Lead, Curriculum Lead, Community Lead and Research Lead)
•  Support staff to take ownership of and drive forward their areas of work and participate in the overall running of PIRC
• Support staff development 
• Liaise with PIRC Board ‘Delivery SubGroup’

Programme Delivery

• Ensuring programme delivery is aligned with PIRC’s strategy and values
• Taking an active role in programme delivery alongside Delivery Team members

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaising with funders, maintaining existing relationships and building new ones
• Building and maintaining relationships across PIRC’s movement ecosystem

Come and join us and be part of a mission to save lives and end economic abuse forever!

In 2024, a staggering 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse at the hands of their current or former partner. The rising cost of living has only exacerbated the devastated impact of this form of domestic abuse. 

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.

Since our founding in 2017, we’ve proudly campaigned successfully for the recognition of economic abuse in UK law and influenced wide-ranging systemic change to transform responses to it. We're now entering an ambitious new phase, and we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and values-led Head of Income as part of the Senior Leadership Teamto help drive it forward.

This is a critical time for SEA. With a bold three-year strategy now in place, we’re looking for an experienced income-generation leader to oversee and diversify our income streams — across high-net-worth giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and earned income through consultancy and training. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Income will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation and enabling us to scale our impact.

The Head of Income will lead a talented team, including our Senior Fundraising Manager (trusts and foundations) and Corporate Development Manager (strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships), and collaborate closely with our CEO, Trustees and earned income delivery teams (consultancy and training) whilst also being hands on in relationship development. Your approach will be collaborative, survivor-centred and driven by SEA’s values. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong experience in high-value fundraising and/or commercial income generation.

What we’re looking for in the Head of Income

• Proven success in income generation from high-net-worth individuals and/or corporate partners
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow multi-stream income
• Experience of working in a small, agile organisation and line-managing high-performing teams
• Experience of working at Senior Leadership Team level, or readiness to step into the role
• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• A commitment to SEA’s feminist ethos, values and mission
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What we offer the Head of Income

• 25 days annual leave + 5 wellbeing days + bank holidays
• Home-based and flexible working options
• Reflective practice and wellbeing support
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave, carers leave, sick pay
• A dynamic, purpose-led team where your impact is tangible

How to apply for the SEA Head of Income

Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will support you with your application. Please send your CV to her directly in the first instance or here to her via Charityjob. You will then also be asked to complete a short anonymised application form via the Surviving Economic Abuse website. Charlotte will guide you through that step and a link to the form will be provided. 

The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is midnight on 28 July 2025.

SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also welcome job share applications as a joint application. 

First nterviews will be held week beginning 4 August 2025 (held online – questions will be shared in advance). 

We really look forward to hearing from you.

Contract:​ Full time, six months fixed-term contract (Maternity cover)
Location: London, required to attend ​the London office twice a week 

A little bit about the role 

Please note that applications for this role will close on Friday 11 July 2025 at 9am

Our people and culture are the critical enablers for us to achieve our mission. 

Frontline needs to sustain a brilliant and high performing workforce that is driven to be the best they can, and our Head of People leads the work and team responsible for achieving this.

As the leader of the People team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including strategy, performance, recruitment, induction, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, engagement, policies and more. 

You will be an exemplary role model and leader championing high performance within a culture of freedom and responsibility.  Your ability to build and develop strong and trusting relationships will underpin your excellent domain knowledge, sound judgement, comfort with pace and focus on outcomes. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy, goals and annual delivery plan 
• Oversee all internal D&I initiatives including the D&I working group, point of contact for affinity group and all D&I training
• Line manage the People Team to achieve high performance of both the team and organisation
• Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group and Operations team to champion high performance and our culture – supporting colleagues wherever priorities are identified, and the need is greatest

Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.

Please note that this role is a 6-month fixed term contract to cover for maternity.

A little bit about you 

We’d like to see applicants who have experience leading and managing a HR team, who are able to empower, motivate and set strategic direction towards organisational goals. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of all areas of HR, able to build strong relationships and an ability to apply employment law in a pragmatic way to deliver principled solutions.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see job pack for contact details).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

For further information about this role, please contact Suzi Lawrence – Head of People (please see job pack for contact details)

The Diocese in Europe is looking for a strategic leader to develop plans that will grow the scale, impact and depth of the work of the Church of England across the diocese.   The post will be filled by someone with a heart and a motivation to work for the church in a unique international context and with the ability both to work alone and with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.

The Diocese in large in geographical scale and scope but limited in numbers of staff and resources.   The postholder will be confident of their ability to function under such circumstances.

Two Saints

Head of Governance and Company Secretary

£50,200 pa

South East

Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’

These are challenging times for our sector - but we like a challenge and are determined to remain financially strong whilst meeting our regulatory and governance requirements, so we can continue to support our clients and be a springboard to a brighter future. Which is where this role comes in!

Applicants for this newly-created role will be professionally qualified and ideally bring experience in the social housing sector or similar – but we’re most interested in what you can bring to our team.  You’ll be working for an agile, well regarded organisation and we’re always busy, so your energy and enthusiasm will count for a lot.

Closing date 5pm Monday 28th July 2025

Lead with integrity. Influence at the highest level. Make a difference that matters.

A strategic and experienced Head of Governance and Compliance is sought to lead a function that underpins trust, transparency, and ethical leadership across a high-impact organisation.

About Us

They are a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by a life-shortening neurological condition. Their mission is to drive research for a cure, campaign for better care and support, and ensure that no one faces this disease alone. With a passionate community of supporters, volunteers, and professionals, we work tirelessly to create a world free from this devastating condition.

Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £68,000 per annum + benefits

The Role

Sitting at the heart of the organisation and reporting to the CEO, you'll provide expert advice to the Chair, Board of Trustees, and Executive Leadership Team. As Company Secretary, you'll be responsible for ensuring governance practices, legal compliance, and risk frameworks are robust, forward-thinking, inclusive, and empowering.

Key aspects of the role:

• Lead the governance function and develop frameworks, policies, and systems that support accountability, learning, and effective oversight
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Board, ELT, and wider teams to embed good governance at every level
• Deliver high-quality support for all Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minutes, follow-up, and action tracking
• Manage statutory compliance and reporting, including submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Oversee the organisation's risk management framework, working with the ELT to ensure risks are understood, monitored, and well-managed
• Take the lead on trustee recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning
• Respond to serious complaints on behalf of the CEO or Chair, overseeing investigations and ensuring learning is captured
• Monitor and report on governance performance and stay alert to changes in legislation or sector standards

We're looking for:

• A senior governance professional, ideally with charity or membership body experience
• Strong understanding of UK charity and company law, compliance, and risk
• Experience advising Boards and senior leadership with confidence and diplomacy
• Excellent judgement, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• CGI qualified (or working towards) desirable, but not essential

Benefits include:

• 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare covering dental, eyecare, and Health & Wellbeing services
• 24/7 phone and video GP service
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle to Work and Buy/Sell Annual Leave
• Benefit Hub for lifestyle discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme
• A wealth of training and personal growth opportunities

Ready to make a meaningful difference?

Join a team where your leadership and values will shape the future of governance and help improve lives across the UK. If you're excited by the opportunity to drive ethical governance at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Priya at Charity People

Closing date: 30th of June
First Stage Interview: 14th of July
Second Stage Interview: 28th of July

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

We're looking for a passionate and strategic individual to join our record-breaking and award-winning team, leading our voluntary income and marketing functions. This is a unique opportunity to combine creativity, leadership, and purpose, helping secure the future of hospice care across Essex.

About the Role

As Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you’ll take the lead on delivering ambitious and integrated fundraising and marketing strategies. You’ll work collaboratively across the charity to grow income, raise awareness of our work, and strengthen engagement with our supporters, patients, families, colleagues and volunteers.

You’ll inspire and lead high-performing teams, ensuring our fundraising is ethical, sustainable, and diverse, while also developing engaging marketing campaigns that reflect the compassionate care we provide.

This role sits at the heart of our organisation and offers a real opportunity to shape our future success.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and forward-thinking leader, passionate about the power of storytelling, relationships and community support. You’ll also bring:

• A proven track record in both fundraising and marketing leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach.
• Knowledge of charity governance, income generation and marketing best practices.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
• Strategic insight with hands-on delivery skills.

About The Hospice Lottery Partnership:

Established in 1997, The Hospice Lottery Partnership is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to raising vital funds for our partner charities through a weekly lottery and seasonal Superdraw Raffles. Our mission is to support charities that provide essential care to communities, with 58% of our income last year directly benefiting our partners. By participating, our supporters not only have the chance to win significant prizes but also make a meaningful difference to many patients and their families.

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Sales and Business Development to lead our growth and impact. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic vision, interpersonal finesse, analytical expertise, and leadership to drive revenue, expand our lottery’s reach, and enhance supporter engagement. You will forge impactful partnerships, develop innovative sales and marketing strategies, and lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction to meet ambitious financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies to grow lottery participation.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance fundraising efforts.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales, marketing and business development team.
• Analyse data to derive actionable insights for optimising performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, or sales.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and building strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.

Please see attachments for further details on Person Specification 

The role is Office based but will consider Hybrid Working Requests upon successful completin of Probation.

Are you a compassionate and driven leader ready to make a life-changing impact?

Join Gilgal, a charity supporting women and children escaping domestic abuse. We are seeking a Head of Service and Operations to oversee day-to-day services and operations, ensuring safety, compassion, and excellence in everything we do.

Your mission

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the delivery of trauma-informed, high-quality support at our Birmingham women’s refuge. You’ll empower frontline teams, manage essential operations, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring every woman and child receives the support they deserve.

You’ll also work closely with our CEO, deputising when required, and play a central role in implementing our mission and values.

What you’ll be doing

·Lead daily operations at our refuge with compassion and professionalism

·Manage and support staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team culture

·Oversee charity-wide operations: HR, finance, IT, facilities, and our Charity Shop

·Ensure compliance in safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR, and governance

·Collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning and service development

·Represent Gilgal with partners, funders, and in community settings

·Promote co-production and the voice of survivors in shaping our services

What you bring

Essential:

·Strong operational leadership experience in charity or social care

·Proven track record in team management and finance oversight

·Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and data protection

·Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to women’s rights

·Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

·Experience in a refuge or domestic abuse setting

·Familiarity with charity retail or income generation

·Knowledge of VAWG issues and policy in Birmingham or nationally

·Relevant qualifications in leadership, social care, or supported housing

Why Gilgal?

At Gilgal, our mission is to provide a safe, healing space where women and children can rebuild their lives. You’ll be part of a team that values compassion, excellence, and dignity. This is more than a job; it’s a purpose.

Special Conditions:
This post is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

Please sypply your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Friday, 18th July. Short listing will take the following week, and interviews will be held week commencing 28th July.

This involves designing and delivering co-produced and high-impact programmes that support people facing financial insecurity, influence systemic change, and align with the Turn2us 2023–2028 strategy.

The role will lead the Edinburgh Trust team to ensure programme design prioritises equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB), and builds strong community partnerships.

Hybrid: Turn2us Edinburgh Hub & Homeworking
 
The Company:
Third Solutions has partnered with Turn2us a national charity offering information and practical help to people facing financial insecurity.

The National charity’s HQ is in London, with a growing and dedicated team. They offer practical support, like cash grants and accessible information, to help people thrive, and work in collaboration with a range of place-based and national partners to change the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity in the first place.

Turn2us  Edinburgh Trust is one of Turn2us’s core place-based programmes. Since 2011,  they have awarded  thousands of cash grants, working through a network of  partners across the city to ensure dignity and tailored support. In addition, piloting the Thriving Futures Fund: a flexible, three-year programme grants that aims to help people move from surviving to thriving.
They are also a founding funder of the Regenerative Futures Fund, a pioneering 10-year pooled community fund in the city supporting local organisations tackling poverty, racial injustice and environmental challenges.

The Role:

• Strategic Programme Leadership
• Partnership Development
• Team Leadership and Management
• External Engagement and Learning
• Safeguarding and Risk Management

The Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience leading grant making and/or place-based programmes.
• Experience working in or with Edinburgh and Scottish voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage programme budgets.
• Track record of building strategic, community-led partnerships.
• Experience working with national programmes or digital services is desirable.

You will be a value-driven, strategic leader who can navigate complexity, build trust across sectors, and inspire a passionate team. We don’t expect a traditional career path. If you can demonstrate impact, leadership and a commitment to equity, we want to hear from you.

 
IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't 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.

We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

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

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

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

About the role

We are looking for a Head of Financial Operations, who will provide leadership and development to the Financial Transactions Team and the Local Groups Finance Team during a period of transition to new systems and processes. 

You will lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for auditors and other external advisors. Additionally, you'll be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and reporting processes throughout the charity by leveraging data and digital tools.

What you’ll do

• Lead on the Annual Accounts production and act as key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team. 

• Continuously drive improvements and actively contribute to the Finance Transformation to finance processes and systems (will also lead on the implementation of a new finance system when budget is assigned)

• Act as lead, mentor and coach to the Financial Accounting Team and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Manage financial risks and improve internal controls through compliance to relevant governance

What you’ll bring 

• Proven experience of leading the Annual Accounts production and ability to distill and present it to a wide range of non-finance stakeholders 

• A CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant with excellent technical financial accounting skills, including knowledge of relevant accounting principles, VAT and fund accounting 

• Experience building rapport and constructive relationships with senior managers across the organisation to deliver continuous improvements 

• A proven track record of coaching and mentoring individuals and delivering results through teams 

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

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria marked with an ‘A’ of the ‘what you’ll bring’ section of the job description.

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