143 Head of operation jobs in Central London, Greater London

At The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, accurate, accessible and well-managed data underpins everything from supporter stewardship to the delivery of ambitious fundraising campaigns. We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Senior Database Officer to help colleagues get the best from our fundraising CRM, strengthen data quality and support our ongoing transition to Raiser’s Edge NXT.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Data and Fundraising Operations team at a time of significant growth. You will combine technical database work with stakeholder support, training and process improvement, helping colleagues use our systems confidently and effectively.

You do not need to know every system we use from day one. If you have strong data manipulation skills, enjoy solving complex problems and can quickly develop expertise in new technology, we would love to hear from you.

What makes this opportunity different

This role offers more than traditional database administration.

Our Data and Fundraising Operations team acts as the technical lead for many of the Charity’s systems and technical projects. Alongside developing your knowledge of Raiser’s Edge NXT, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your experience across Excel, Access, SharePoint, APIs, data integrations, reporting, automation and system implementation.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where you can deepen your CRM expertise while developing a broader understanding of data, systems and digital processes within fundraising.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help colleagues across the Charity get the best from our fundraising CRM and data by:

• Providing day-to-day support and troubleshooting for Raiser’s Edge NXT users
• Supporting fundraising teams as they move from Raiser’s Edge 7 to NXT
• Delivering clear training, guidance and practical support to CRM users
• Managing data imports, cleansing, audits and database administration
• Monitoring data quality and improving how supporter information is recorded
• Working with stakeholders to understand their needs and improve systems and processes

About you

You may already be working as a Database Officer, CRM Officer or charity data specialist and be ready to take the next step in your career.

You’re curious, proactive and solutions-focused. You enjoy investigating data and system issues, working with complex datasets and finding practical ways to improve processes. Just as importantly, you enjoy working with people and can explain technical information clearly to colleagues with different levels of confidence and experience.

You’ll bring:

• Proven ability to learn new systems quickly and develop advanced knowledge
• Strong data manipulation skills using Excel, Access or comparable tools
• Highly developed problem-solving skills
• The ability to investigate data or system issues methodically
• Experience managing several stakeholders and competing requirements
• The ability to draw out requirements and translate them into practical improvements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical information clearly
• A proactive approach and a high level of initiative

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you have

• Experience of working within a charity
• Advanced knowledge of Raiser’s Edge 7 or Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Experience using ImportOmatic or a similar data import tool
• Experience designing and delivering systems training
• Experience creating user guidance or process documentation
• Experience supporting CRM adoption or system change 

Benefits:

• Hybrid working, with approximately 40% of your time in the office and 60% working from home each month
• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after five years
• A contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 6%
• Life insurance for eligible pension scheme members
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave and pay
• Employee assistance and confidential counselling services
• Flexible working options
• Subsidised on-site canteens
• A bright, modern Chelsea office close to South Kensington station
• The technology and equipment needed to work effectively from home

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity that has been connecting people with science of more than 225 years. Guided by our vision that Science is for Everyone, we have brought science to life through a vibrant programme of inspirational talks, education programmes and - with almost 1.8m YouTube subscribers - digital content that reaches audiences around the world

We are now seeking an exceptional relationship builder and event manager to help drive the success of our ambitious £20 million Be the Spark campaign. this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new approach to major donor engagement, creating meaningful experiences that strengthen relationships, increase giving and enhance the Ri's reputation among influential audiences. Your work will play an important role in the success of the Be the Spark campaign and help secure the future of the Ri, ensuring that future generations can continue to be inspired by science.

About the Role

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will build and strengthen relationships with major donors, prospective supporters and influential advocates, developing engagement opportunities that inspire long-term giving.

You will lead the planning and delivery of a programme of high-quality fundraising and cultivation events, from intimate donor gatherings to major campaign launches and prestigious VIP occasions. Working with senior stakeholders, trustees, ambassadors and supporters, you will ensure that every interaction strengthens relationships and creates meaningful opportunities for support.

This is a varied and highly visible role that combines strategic relationship management, fundraising, event delivery and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Be Doing

· Building and managing relationships with major donors, prospects and influential supporters.

· Developing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans that deepen engagement and inspire giving.

· Delivering exceptional fundraising, cultivation and VIP events from concept through to completion.

· Supporting senior leaders, trustees and ambassadors to identify and develop donor engagement opportunities.

About You

You will be an experienced relationship manager with a talent for bringing people together around a compelling cause. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile supporters, you will combine excellent interpersonal skills with strong organisational ability and attention to detail.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

· Experience managing high-value stakeholder or VIP relationships.

· A track record of delivering successful fundraising, engagement or high-profile events.

· Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

· Strong judgement, discretion and stakeholder management skills.

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

An interest in science, education or public engagement would be an advantage.

Are you interested in joining our passionate team dedicated to inspiring people with science?

If so, download the full job description and person specification and apply by uploading your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words setting out why you want the job and how your skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the person spec

 Closing date for applications: midnight on Monday 28 September

Interviews are scheduled for w/c 5 October - however we may interview as applications come in and may close the application process early if we receive a strong field of applicants.

At Ambitious College, we're looking for a SEND Officer to join our team.

You'll co-ordinate the statutory transition and annual review process at Ambitious College. This includes having responsibility for all planning, facilitation, tracking, quality assurance, follow up, and reporting related to annual and transition reviews. This is circa 80 learners with potential for future growth.

You will be responsible for learners across one of our college campuses and supported internships across the same geographical area. We currently have settings in Southwest London / Outer London and Northeast London / Outer London.

As part of this role, to be the single point of contact for annual and transition reviews for your allocated settings and areas as such work closely with a variety of key stakeholders such as college staff, parents, learners, visitors, and local authorities. You will be one of two SEND officers within Ambitious College

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working within a similar SEN organisation / school / college/ charity environment.
• Good knowledge of EHCPs and the SEND code of practice.
• Formal administrative / reception qualifications or strong experience.
• Previous experience of working within face paced, challenging environment.
• Experience of providing high-quality administration support.

In return we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance, commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Who we are
We are OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Proudly led by and for our community, we are here to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ person affected by cancer. Our passion to support others is born out of personal experience; we understand what it’s like to not see yourself reflected in the services you use, and feel like you are left in the margins at a time when you most need personalised support. That is why we host peer support, educate healthcare professionals and help to shape national policy so that nobody has to go through cancer alone.

The position

The Chief Operating Officer is one of three new senior leadership roles we're creating alongside our CEO, the first time OUTpatients has built a leadership team of this kind. It's a genuine opportunity to shape how a fast-growing charity operates, not simply maintain what already exists.

You'll be the CEO's key partner in turning our five-year strategy into a well-run, sustainable organisation: leading a team of six, taking ownership of our finances, risk and governance, and building the systems and structures that let our small, passionate team deliver more, safely and well.

Working closely with our incoming Head of Fundraising & Business Development and Chief Medical Officer, and deputising for the CEO when needed, your work will directly shape how many more LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer we're able to reach.

To learn more about the role, please read the attached Job Description.

At MSI Reproductive Choices UK, we're looking for an experienced and strategic Divisional General Manager to lead operational performance, quality, governance, and people management across a geographically dispersed division. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality services while ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance, and exceptional colleague engagement. This opportunity would suit an experienced operational leader who has successfully managed large, multi-site services and led remote management teams within a complex and regulated environment.

Please note: This role requires extensive travel across the East Division and applicants must be able and willing to travel regularly. The successful candidate should expect to travel across our East Division locations up to 3-4 days per week to provide visible leadership, build effective stakeholder relationships, support operational delivery, and ensure consistency across services. Applicants must have the flexibility, availability, and practical ability to undertake regular travel as an essential requirement of the role. Whilst this position can be based from one of our locations, all business travel outside of your designated base location will be reimbursed in line with company policy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the division, leading managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and client-centred services. You will be responsible for performance, quality, governance, financial management, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will act as a visible leader across the division, working closely with operational, clinical and corporate stakeholders to drive performance, support service transformation, and ensure outstanding standards of care and compliance.

About You

You are an experienced senior leader with a background in managing remote, multi-site teams and leading other managers. You are commercially astute, confident analysing P&L and operational performance data, and experienced in governance, assurance and regulatory compliance. You have a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead change and drive service improvements in complex organisations.

Why Join MSI Reproductive Choices UK?

As a values-driven organisation, we are committed to delivering high-quality reproductive healthcare services and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. You'll have the opportunity to lead at scale, influence strategic direction, and make a meaningful difference to both service delivery and colleague experience.

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

💰 Financial & Rewards: Aviva pension (up to 5% employer contribution), Blue Light Card discounts (4,000+ perks), Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, and long-service recognition rewards.

🧘 Wellbeing & Work–Life Balance: Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 24/7 GP access and EAP via Westfield Health, an extra day off for your birthday, accredited Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a national employee recognition programme.

📈 Learning & Career Development: Clear career pathways, paid training and development, accredited apprenticeships, and learning agreements to support your professional growth.

We are excited to be working with Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Fundraising to lead its fundraising strategy and operations, they are looking for someone for 5 months to start at the end of October/early November.

Hybrid working will be two days a week in the London office and three from home.

This is a pivotal role for an organisation committed to tackling child poverty through research, policy, and advocacy.

The role:

• Refresh and implement the fundraising strategy aligned with the mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead and manage the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and ensuring each individual team member's professional development.
• Deliver on fundraising targets by driving forward the pipeline of bids.
• Lead on the implementation and delivery of fundraising across various portfolios meeting fundraising objectives and KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities across various channels, focussing on grants (the most significant) as well as legacy gifts, individual giving, community and major donors.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify fundraising priorities,
• Effectively manage fundraising income and expenditure budgets.

The candidate:

• Strong track record of creating and implementing successful fundraising strategies that deliver five and six figure donations or grants
• Proven track record leading fundraising teams and delivering against ambitious income targets
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute fundraising strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with trustees, donors, and senior leadership
• Ideally experience in an interim or leadership capacity within a similar-sized charity or social enterprise

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

AKF(UK) JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB TITLE

Facilities and Operations Manager

2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

JOB TITLE

FOR

2.1 REPORTS DIRECTLY TO

Head of Kings Cross Properties

Strategic direction, measuring performance against targets, regular reviews, role modelling, support, guidance, development and performance management.

2.2 REPORTS INDIRECTLY TO

AKF(UK) Property Committee

Reporting on financial results, compliance, company law, charities legislation.

2.3 DIRECT REPORTS

Facilities and Maintenance Assistant Manager

Facilities and Maintenance Officer x 3

Strategic & Operational direction, measuring performance against targets, regular reviews, role modelling, support, guidance, development and performance management.

3. JOB PURPOSE

In the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter, the Aga Khan Centre (AKC) is a place for education, knowledge, cultural exchange and insight into Muslim Civilisations and is home to three organisations founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), the Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Aga Khan Foundation United Kingdom (AKF(UK)).

This role is responsible for managing the effective functioning of the Aga Khan Centre to provide safe, efficient, secure, legally compliant and environmentally friendly spaces for residents, employees, students and visitors.

1. Leading a small team, the Facilities and Operations Manager will be responsible for providing a seamless support service to manage and deliver high quality proactive and reactive maintenance to a standard which is in accordance with the nature of the Aga Khan Centre and provides value for money. The role covers all aspects of repairs & maintenance including plumbing, air conditioning, electrics, building fabric, health & safety and emergency support and requires the postholder to be hands on, supporting the maintenance team with technical support, knowledge & coordination as well as executing PPM plans, managing contractors and overseeing and inspecting works.

The Facilities and Operations Manager will be a natural people person who leads with warmth, fairness and consistency, builds strong relationships across the team and the wider building, and is confident in managing day-to-day people situations with empathy, sound judgment and a balanced approach.

This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (including a 1-hour unpaid break), to be worked flexibly within the hours of 8am and 6pm. Whilst weekend work is rare, there may be occasional requirements to attend site outside of normal working hours. The postholder will also be required to be on call for out of hours emergencies.

4.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 AKC Building Operations

· Oversee and manage the teams responsible for the reception, security and cleaning.

· To prepare and keep up to date the Facilities Management (FM) Plan for AKC and the approach taken for each ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ FM service, including planned preventative maintenance and lifecycle replacements, ensuring that a suitable, safe, high-quality operating environment is provided.

· To act as a point of contact for technical support in order to reduce supplier callouts and ensure the correct supplier is allocated to resolve the problem, after issues have been looked at in-house first.

· To manage, plan and monitor the day-to-day repairs and maintenance activities of the building management team, ensuring works are completed on time, to the highest quality and in line with the approved FM plan.

· To coordinate and manage activities of suppliers working in and around AKC including checking and approving completed work, ensuring it is on budget, within agreed timescales and to the quality required.

· To act on defects highlighted in suppliers’ reports and ensure resolution following up on any unresolved issues that could affect plant or equipment performance and safety.

· To ensure the AKC maintenance reporting system is updated with work carried out and outstanding tasks.

· To ensure maintenance supplies, spares and stock levels are monitored and supplies are always available.

· To receive, review, store and respond to suppliers’ reports, i.e. lifts, eye bolts, water sampling, lighting protection, etc. and supply a level of technical advice to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.

· To maintain and review equipment asset registers and update accordingly.

· Responsible for the Health and Safety policy for AKC and liaising with outsourced consultants to ensure that AKC is compliant and required checks are carried out.

· To maintain all maintenance and H&S documents, registers and systems at all times and act as knowledge-holder on behalf of AKF(UK) for Operation Manuals, as-built drawings, maintenance records, licences and operating certificates related to AKC.

· Working in conjunction with the AKC IT team and external providers be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the core building services systems including for FM, Room Booking and Security.

· To adhere to the AKC environmental policy promoting and driving energy & water saving initiatives as well as recycling initiatives at all times.

· Plan and implement minor projects to optimize space utilisation within AKC. Participate as a key stakeholder in major projects.

· Support the relationships with the tenants of the AKC retail units.

· Ensure that the gardens embedded within the AKC, and the surrounding grounds and gardens are properly cared for and landscaped.

· Liaise with the Estate Landlord and their agents regarding estate management, central services, infrastructure and security issues and maintenance of the public realm around AKC

· Liaise with other building managers on the KX Estate and maintain good neighbourly relations.

· Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving AKC.

4.2 AKC Building Administration

· To prepare an annual operational plan and budget for the AKC building management team.

· To provide commentary and analysis for the monthly building management finance report and work with the Property Finance Manager to ensure that there is an up to date forecast at all times.

· To lead any supplier procurement processes related to building management.

· Monitor and approve all building management supplier invoices and staff expenses for payment in line with approved budgets. Seek additional approvals for unbudgeted or excess expenditure.

· To ensure that safeguarding processes are embedded into all building management operations, all building management supplier contracts and the building management policies and processes.

· To routinely review standards of service and ensure best practices are being followed and to benchmark the costs of AKC building management against equivalent buildings to assess and demonstrate value for money.

· Manage and maintain the SLA standards, KPIs and targets for the AKC building management team.

· To own the AKC building management risk register ensuring that it is up to date at all times.

· To attend the AKF(UK) Property Committee meetings

· Work flexibly in terms of working hours to support and accommodate events and incidents outside of regular working hours.

· To ensure all tasks from the Security Audit are completed promptly, while maintaining up to date policies including the Critical Incident Plan and Office Security Plan

4.3 AKC Events

· To ensure that the building management team support the events management team with all large and complex events, including organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, and hospitality.

· To ensure that the building management team supports the dismantling and removal of the event materials and clearing the venue efficiently.

4.4 People Management

· Help the AKF(UK) CEO and Senior Management Team promote an organisational culture of teamwork and service, high-quality, transparency and accountability, innovation, and inclusiveness.

· Supervise, coach and mentor building management staff, building a highly skilled and motivated team demonstrating best practice in the sector and exemplifying AKF (UK) values and behaviours.

· Oversee and set annual performance objectives and evaluate performance in accordance with the AKF (UK)’s staff performance management procedures.

· Identify staff with potential for advancement and, as part of succession planning, contribute to their development.

· Build a culture throughout the building management team of continuous improvement, in which staff are cognizant of and influence the broader learning agenda alongside delivery objectives.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Kings Cross Properties.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES & BEHAVIOURS

5.1 Qualifications

· A degree in Facilities Management or similar qualification would be an advantage.

5.2 Experience

· Experience of staff management

· Experience of managing third-party contractors

· Experience in managing complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

· Experience of managing planned preventative maintenance for hard and soft services

· Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

· Experience in planning programmes of work for maintenance in accordance with the buildings requirements and identifying gaps in the maintenance strategy.

· Experience of identifying trends and developing/implementing management reports.

· Experience in a similar field e.g. school, university or charity.

5.3 Skills

· Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders

· Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel.

· Ability to work both strategically and operationally.

· Ability to successfully manage time, plans and other related tasks.

· Ability to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations.

· Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team to meet objectives.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Good presentation skills.

· Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with internal and external customers.

· Commercially aware with good negotiating skills.

· Excellent client facing skills with the confidence to deal with people at all levels.

· Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

· Good numeracy and presentation skills.

· Self-motivated, action-focused and with a proactive approach.

· Ability to always maintain a professional appearance and approach.

· Proven ability to deal with change.

5.4 Knowledge

· Knowledge of statutory legislation (Pressure Systems Safety Regs, HSG 274 Parts 1, 2, 3, 17th Edition Electrical Regs, LOLER, Working at Height Regs, etc.) and capable of verifying certification relating to the relevant statutory legislation.

· Thorough understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety).

· Working knowledge of a CAFM system (Concept Evolution, TABS FM etc.)

· A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency practices

5.5 Attributes

· Demonstrates equity, transparency and integrity with high personal and organisational ethical standards; is fair, honest and trustworthy with respect for confidentiality; inspires and builds trust and respect.

· Respectful of diversity; sensitive towards others; open and understanding toward other people’s cultures, values, autonomy, and faiths; demonstrates compassion and empathy; is courteous to others with respect for their background, religion, gender and age

· Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.

5.6 Behaviours

· Communicates clearly and concisely, individually and across a broad scope of stakeholders and communities; expresses complex ideas and concepts in simple terms; listens to the views of others; changes communication styles to meet individual and audience needs; encourages dialogue and effective communication by others.

· Builds, maintains and deepens constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders, changes approach to achieve desired results if required.

· Has a customer focused approach, is flexible and always puts the good of others at the centre of decision making; optimises the culture of volunteerism and respect for others and is dedicated to AKF’s purpose and fulfilling the mission.

· Is a supportive team player, collaborates creating a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning. Is proactive in teamwork.

· Inspires self and others to greater performance, professional standards and results; likes to get things done; accepts new challenges and opportunities to enable self-reliance and achievement of full potential; gives and receives timely balanced feedback.

· Acknowledges creativity; adapts established methods for new uses; is focused on improving systems and processes; open to change; analyses, synthesises and challenges conventional thinking.

· Enterprising attitude that is quick to search out alternative solutions to needs or problems; creates and participates in communities of practice to establish networks of problem solving and organisational learning.

· Drives commitment to delivering high quality results with cost-effective use of resources; sets appropriate deliverables and uses innovative working methods to develop capacity, capability and a sustainable environment; has a clear vision of outcome and communicates this to inspire resources.

6. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships

· AKC Events

· AKC IT

· AKC Gallery

· IIS

· AKU-ISMC

External Relationships

· Suppliers

· Kings Cross Estate

Head of Governance & Company Secretary (Part-Time)

London (Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office)
3 days per week | 3 Month Contract | £250-£300 per day (Via Umbrella Company)
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced governance professional with a strong charity background? We're working with a respected UK charity to recruit an experienced Head of Governance & Company Secretary to provide strategic governance leadership and ensure the organisation continues to meet the highest standards of compliance and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation on a flexible, part-time basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll lead the organisation's governance function, providing expert advice to Trustees, the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. You'll ensure effective board operations, maintain compliance with charity and company law, and support the ongoing development of governance frameworks and risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Company Secretary and advising on governance best practice.

• Supporting Trustee meetings, including agenda planning, board papers and minute taking.

• Ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and relevant UK charity regulations.

• Maintaining statutory records and governance policies.

• Managing and developing the organisation's governance framework and risk register.

• Providing governance and project support to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

• Supporting board development, trustee induction and governance improvements.

• Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring the organisation remains compliant.

Essential Experience

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven Company Secretary and governance experience within the charity sector.

• Strong knowledge of Charity Commission requirements, charity law and governance frameworks.

• Experience supporting Boards of Trustees and senior leadership teams.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.

• Experience of risk management and governance policy development.

• High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• £250-£300 per day (Via Umbrella company).

• Part-time opportunity (3 days per week).

• Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the London office.

• Initial 3-6 month contract with the potential to become permanent.

• Immediate start available.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-respected charity.

If you're an experienced governance professional with charity sector expertise and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Please ensure that as much of the above essential experience is clearly reflected in your CV where possible and email to  ASAP

Salary:£50,000–£55,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) with a part-time salary of £30,000–£33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Contract: Permanent  
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week  
Location: Hybrid working with a combination of working from our office based in Putney, London (SW15) and working from home 

About Us 

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe,lovedand happy, achieve their potential and have a bright future. 

St Christopher's is a leading children's charity with a long history of providing high-quality fostering services, children'shomesand innovative leaving care support across the UK. 

Everything we do is centred around helping children and young people build brighter futures. We are particularly committed to supporting those who cannot remain with their families or foster carers, ensuring they have the opportunities, stability and support they deserve. 

Weare proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders, sexual orientations,agesand faiths. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 

About the Role 

The key objective of this role is to support Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team with strategic development and income growth, by identifying opportunities, presenting business cases, leading on tendering activity, and project mobilisation. Building strong relationships with external commissioners and funders is also key to this post. 

This is a critical role for the organisation, at a time when we are actively seeking to grow existing and new services. You will have the opportunity to inform the charity’s future development, and to build relationships with key external stakeholders including local authority commissioners.

Applicants should have

• Education to A level standard, or equivalent. 

• Experience of leading business development activity within the non-profit sector. 

• Strong track record of making recommendations about income growth opportunities to senior management and/or at a Board level 

• Experience of the commissioning landscape in children’s / 16+ residential/ fostering services

• Experience of leading external stakeholder engagement at a senior level 

• People Management experience and working collaboratively with key stakeholders. 

• Strong business plan, tenders and bids writing skills. 

• Ability to build effective working relationships with commissioners and deliver effective presentations. 

• Analytical skills - the ability to analyse financial & statistical data to inform decision-making. 

What we offer

• Competitive salary: £30,000- £33,000 per annum for part time role.

• Annual salary review based on performance. 

• A friendly working environment at a values-led charitable organisation.

• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata for part time working.

• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.

• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online.

• Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills.

• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.

• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. 

Recruitment Process 

To apply, please complete our application form along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification. Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. 

Please note we review applications as they are received, so early application is encouraged. 

Interviews: 1/10/2026 and 2/10/2026

Safer Recruitmentnote: 

St Christopher’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough screening, including DBS checks. 

Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. 

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked tosubmita Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. 

Are you an experienced strategic and influential leader with significant experience in a safeguarding leadership role looking for an opportunity to drive organisational impact within a values-led organisation? Advance is seeking a Head of Safeguarding and Quality on an interim basis to embed robust safeguarding arrangements throughout the organisation, whilst leading a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and learning.

Role: Head of Safeguarding and Quality (Interim)

Salary: £52,000 - £64,000 (full time equivalent)

Location: Hybrid working, with attendance at our Hammersmith office and other locations as required

Hours: 35 hours per week

Role Type: This role is initially a 6 month fixed term contract while we review our current structure. Once that review is complete it is likely that there will be an opportunity for this role to be advertised permanently

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will need to go through background screening including a DBS check and references before starting the role.

About Advance

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and women in contact with the criminal justice system. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent and equal lives so they can flourish and contribute to their communities.

Our values are to Listen and Support, Empower, Innovate, Collaborate, Quality and Accountability.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding practice, quality assurance and organisational learning across Advance.

You will ensure that robust safeguarding arrangements are embedded throughout the organisation whilst leading a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and learning. Working closely with Trustees, the Executive Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will provide expert leadership and assurance that safeguarding remains effective, proportionate and responsive to the needs of those we support.

Using data, quality assurance activity, safeguarding reviews, audit findings, feedback from women and girls and sector best practice you will identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen the quality and impact of services.

As Advance continues to grow and develop, you will play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding excellence, organisational learning and quality improvement remain at the heart of service delivery and organisational decision-making.

About You

You are a strategic and influential leader with significant experience in a safeguarding leadership role.

You will have:

• A detailed understanding of safeguarding duties within charitable organisations and UK statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality improvement and organisational learning approaches.
• An understanding of trauma-informed and survivor centred practice.
• Experience developing safeguarding policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Experience in managing complex/serious safeguarding concerns and incidents within different delivery contexts.
• Outstanding leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and identify trends.
• The ability to translate learning, evidence and insight into improvement actions.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a covering statement outlining your suitability for the role and relevant experience.

Closing Date: 18th September 2026*

Interviews: 28th September 2026

*Advance reserves the right to close the role early or on appointment of a suitable candidate.

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

The Archbishop of York's office is based at Bishopthorpe Palace on the outskirts of York, offering a unique and pleasant working environment. Staff at Bishopthorpe Palace form a close-knit and collaborative team, supporting the Archbishop's ministry across the Province of York, nationally, and internationally.

The role of the Head of the Private Office of the Archbishop of York is to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Archbishop's Private Office, ensuring the highest standards of organisation, communication and administrative support.

The postholder serves as a trusted adviser and principal point of coordination, providing exceptional executive support while exercising sound judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence in a complex and fast-paced environment. Responsible for the smooth and effective operation of the Private Office, the role manages highly sensitive matters with integrity and professionalism, maintains strict confidentiality, and supports the wider mission and ministry of the Archbishop through effective planning, stakeholder engagement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Strategic Diary and Programme Management

• Be responsible for the strategic planning and management of the Archbishop's diary, ensuring alignment with agreed priorities and objectives.
• Be responsible for the day to day management of the Archbishop's diary.
• Assess requests, invitations and opportunities, making recommendations on the effective use of the Archbishop's time.
• Balance strategic priorities with pastoral, diocesan, national, ecumenical, civic, public and international commitments.
• Identify risks, conflicts and emerging opportunities, adapting plans as required.
• Ensure timely and appropriate responses to requests and correspondence relating to the Archbishop's programme.

Engagement Planning and Delivery

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of meetings, visits, events and speaking engagements, ensuring they are well organised and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Monitor briefing deadlines.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery and communication.
• Ensure all logistical, administrative and safeguarding requirements are met.

Partnership with the Chief of Staff and Senior Leadership Team

• Work closely with the Chief of Staff, who is ultimately responsible for the Archbishop's schedule, and Senior Leadership Team to align the Archbishop's programme with the Archbishop's strategic objectives.
• Support the implementation of decisions and ensure effective coordination across the Archbishop's Office, with Lambeth Palace, with the Diocese of York and, in particular, the Bishop of Selby's Office.

Briefing and Correspondence

• Commission, coordinate and quality-assure briefings for meetings, visits and engagements.
• Draft and review correspondence, briefing notes and other materials as required.
• Ensure the Archbishop receives accurate, timely and concise information to support decision-making and engagement preparation.

Private Office Leadership

• Lead and continuously develop the operation of the Private Office, ensuring it delivers a professional, responsive and high-quality service.
• Line-manage the Correspondence & Private Office Assistant (1 post).
• Develop and maintain effective systems, processes and workflows to support diary management, correspondence and engagement planning.
• Be the budget holder for the Private Office and associated Archbishop's costs and participate in the annual budget setting process.
• Monitor actions and commitments, ensuring high standards of service, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships with the Lambeth Private Office to ensure effective coordination and alignment.
• Build a strong working relationships with the Bishop of Selby's office, together with the offices of the Bishops of Hull and Whitby and the York Diocesan Office to ensure effective coordination and alignment.
• Build strong working relationships with the Bishop to the Archbishops, and their office, together with other NCI leadership teams and departments.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior church leaders, diocesan colleagues, civic leaders, ecumenical partners and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted point of contact, exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters and enquiries.
• Support the Archbishop in maintaining productive relationships across a broad range of networks, including the Bishopthorpe Charitable Partners Trust.

Support, Travel and Hospitality

• Coordinate the involvement of the Archbishop's spouse in engagements and events where appropriate.
• Oversee domestic and international travel, visits, hospitality and related logistics.
• Ensure visitors, guests and stakeholders are welcomed warmly and professionally.

This role profile outlines the principal responsibilities but is not exhaustive. The postholder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the general nature and level of the role and occasional out-of-hours or weekend working might be necessary. Any reasonable adjustments or changes will be discussed in advance. A basic DBS check is required.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience

• Experience supporting a senior leader, public office-holder or equivalent figure in a complex and high-profile environment or comparable environment.
• Experience managing complex priorities, portfolios of activity and stakeholder relationships on behalf of a senior leader.
• Experience leading an executive support, Private Office or equivalent function, including responsibility for people, systems and service standards.
• Experience coordinating high-profile engagements, visits and events involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership and Professional Capability

• Excellent judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities, assess opportunities and make well-founded recommendations.
• Ability to anticipate issues, identify risks and ensure the effective coordination of complex activity.
• Ability to operate effectively in situations of ambiguity, adapting plans and priorities in response to changing circumstances.
• Outstanding organisational and planning skills, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into coherent and deliverable programmes of activity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders and partners.
• Ability to budget and hold expenditure to agreed budget frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise briefings and communicate with clarity and diplomacy.
• Strong leadership and people management capability, fostering a professional, collaborative and high-performing culture.

Personal Attributes

• Highly trustworthy, discreet and diplomatic.
• Emotionally intelligent and politically aware.
• Calm, adaptable, resilient and effective under pressure.
• Clear proactive communicator.
• Collaborative and highly organised, with a strong commitment to supporting others' success.
• Committed to excellence, continuous improvement and the effective stewardship of the Archbishop's time and priorities.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the demands of supporting a senior leader in a complex and fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.
• Ability to work effectively within the mission, values and public ministry of the Church of England.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Church of England, its governance structures and wider ecclesiastical context.
• Experience supporting a faith leader, senior public figure, elected office-holder or equivalent.

Applications close on 20 September at 23:55.

The interview will be held in person on 29 September 2026

Assistant Services Director

We are seeking an experienced senior services leader to oversee high-quality homelessness and housing services across London and the South East.

Position: Assistant Services Director
Salary: £49,237 per annum
Location: London and South East
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Closing date: 21 September 2026

About the role

Depaul UK is looking for an experienced Assistant Services Director to provide senior operational leadership across a portfolio of homelessness and housing support services.

You will lead and develop Service and Pathway Managers, ensuring services are safe, effective, compliant and delivering excellent outcomes for young people and adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading high-performing services and management teams across London and the South East

· Ensuring excellent safeguarding practice and regulatory compliance

· Monitoring service quality, contracts, KPIs and performance

· Overseeing housing management, voids, arrears and rental income

· Ensuring accommodation meets health and safety requirements

· Managing relationships with commissioners, local authorities, landlords and other key stakeholders

· Supporting budget setting, monitoring and remedial action

· Leading mobilisation plans for new and changing services

· Coaching and developing managers and supporting workforce development

· Championing client involvement and co-production

· Deputising for the Area Director when required

About you

You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong track record of managing services, managers and performance.

You will have experience of contract management and compliance monitoring, alongside a good working knowledge of housing and homelessness issues. Experience of working with vulnerable people is essential.

You will be confident setting clear standards, developing high-performing teams and leading through change. You will also bring excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with commissioners, partners and colleagues.

You will be self-motivated, resilient and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with the day-to-day demands of delivering high-quality services.

About Depaul UK

Depaul UK has been tackling homelessness since 1989. From its beginnings as a single housing project in North London, the charity has grown to provide accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.

Inspired by the values of St Vincent de Paul, Depaul UK believes in the intrinsic worth of every person and takes practical action to help people build brighter, more independent futures.

Benefits include 26 days' annual leave, increasing with service, pension contributions of up to 7%, tailored training and development, flexible working options where suitable, a cash health plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access and a range of retail, travel and wellbeing discounts.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Assistant Director of Services, Head of Services, Regional Head of Services, Regional Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Housing Services Manager, Homelessness Services Manager, Service Delivery Manager or Assistant Area Director.

Fleet Administrator

Part-time - 21 hours per week

£26,000 (pro-rated to £15,600) + excellent benefits

Leatherhead, Surrey

About the role:

The Fleet Administrator will form a vital part of the Finance and Operations Team supporting the Operations Manager in the management of the Rainbow Trust fleet.  Rainbow Trust operates a fleet of approximately seventy vehicles situated across our nine regional teams. It is vitally important that our Family Support Workers have a reliable vehicle for attending family visits and transporting families to hospital. In addition, the Fleet Administrator will be required to assist the Operations Manager with ad-hoc tasks/projects according to the workload.

Full training will be provided and previous experience of managing a fleet is not required, although is desirable. A good level of maths, excellent communication, planning and Microsoft Excel skills are required to be successful in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fleet administrator experience with increased responsibility.

What we’re looking for:

• Highly motivated and disciplined approach to work – good customer service with the ability to liaise with different stakeholders, manage workload effectively and respond well to change.
• A helpful and supportive team member – who can work collaboratively with others.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – producing precise, high quality, consistent work to meet deadlines.
• Confident use of MS Office and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of fleet administration – acting as the main point of contact for vehicle issues and liaising with leasing and insurance companies.  Full training will be provided where required. 

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
• A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
• Time off in Lieu.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Who we are
We are OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Proudly led by and for our community, we are here to shake up the system, advocate for equity, and stand up for every LGBTIQ+ person affected by cancer. Our passion to support others is born out of personal experience; we understand what it’s like to not see yourself reflected in the services you use, and feel like you are left in the margins at a time when you most need personalised support. That is why we host peer support, educate healthcare professionals and help to shape national policy so that nobody has to go through cancer alone.

The position

The Chief Medical Officer is one of three new senior leadership roles we're creating alongside our CEO, the first time OUTpatients has built a leadership team of this kind. Although the role is part-time, just one day a week, its influence is not: you'll be the clinical conscience of everything we produce, and a trusted voice for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer within the NHS and medical sector.

Working at the intersection of oncology and LGBTIQ+ health equity, you'll ensure our resources, training and peer support are always backed by rigorous clinical evidence and safe, reliable quality standards, giving our small team the confidence to support people safely. Beyond quality assurance, you'll act as a trusted spokesperson and policy voice, opening doors within the NHS and cancer sector that a patient-led charity alone cannot.

Working closely with our incoming Chief Operating Officer and Head of Fundraising & Business Development, and reporting directly to our CEO, your clinical judgement will directly shape how safely and credibly we're able to grow.

To learn more about the role, please read the attached Job Description.