Head of people and culture jobs
Jimmy’s Cambridge are seeking a Director of Performance. This is a completely new post, designed to radically transform assurance and accountability ahead of licencing and regulatory compliance within our sector. We have always prided ourselves on being ahead of the curve within the sector, whether that’s through innovation, widening our offer, or resourcing our professions, and now again, we are getting ahead of the curve to drive up standards and lead from the front.
The Director of Performance will hold the organisation and its staff to account for providing exceptional service and gold standard accommodation to our residents. The post holder will line manage the Head of services, Head of Finance and People, Head of Fundraising, Communications and Communities and the Project Officer, holding them to account for delivery of business and service plans, effective and efficient running of portfolios and functions, high levels of Return on Investment (ROI), stakeholder satisfaction, regulatory compliance and commissioner and contract delivery. The post holder will utilise data, evidence and insights to assess performance and assure the CEO and Board that Jimmy’s Cambridge is run effectively and efficiently for the benefit of our residents.
You will come from a very strong performance background, most likely with a highly detailed understanding of regulatory compliance within any regulated / licenced sector. You will be unafraid to ask difficult questions, scrutinise business and operational planning, put into practice swift and effective performance improvement initiatives, and assure a Board of your services / portfolios efficiency, effectiveness and grip within complex operating environments. Unafraid of robust conversations and relationships, you will not shy away from what needs to be done to ensure the very highest standards for our residents. You will not necessarily come from a homelessness or housing background, but you will possess a strong poverty reduction, inclusion and social justice ethos. Empathetic with a titanium core!
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 10th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in Cambridge on Tuesday 21st July 2026 with Natasha Davies, CEO and Ian Cardwell, Trustee.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange an informal Conversation with Natasha Davies CEO. Please be aware Natasha is unavailable 6-10 July.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us your CV (maximum 3 pages) plus a short statement (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role with detailed reference to the person specification.
No agencies will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Location: Any of our King's Trust locations (Will require travel across the UK to King's Trust centres and delivery spaces and at least three days a week in a centre)
Interviews and Assessment: Monday 10th August 2026
Help turn ambitious plans into real opportunities for young people.
At The King’s Trust, we are working on new ways of supporting young people into employment in a challenging world – and we need someone to help us make this happen across the UK. Someone who can bring people together, cut through complexity, and build the right foundations so great ideas turn into real impact.
As our Delivery Mobilisation Lead, you’ll be that person - taking new opportunities and ideas and turning them into something teams can actually deliver on the ground. That means shaping how things will work, getting the right people aligned, spotting risks early, and making sure everything is in place so we can deliver meaningful impact from the moment we start delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how new employment opportunities are launched, driving consistency, quality and real impact at scale across the UK. You'll work closely with colleagues across delivery, programme design, fundraising and finance to ensure programmes are delivered effectively, giving young people access to the support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
This is a great role for a leader who enjoys building things from the ground up, improving our offer to young people, and seeing their efforts translate into real-world impact at scale.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead the mobilisation of new programmes and opportunities, turning strategy into successful delivery.
- Bring teams, partners and stakeholders together to drive alignment and results.
- Identify and solve challenges, often at pace, to enable us to be successful
- Use insight, feedback and data to continuously improve delivery.
- Build confidence and capability across teams as they adopt new ways of working.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience launching programmes or services from planning through to delivery.
- Is an exceptional organiser who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence.
- Enjoys solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
- Is passionate about creating opportunities for young people.
If you're excited by the challenge of being part of our mission to end youth unemployment, making a lasting difference to young people's lives — we'd love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Mobilisation Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Mobilisation Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Welcare is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced manager committed to supporting local families to lead and manage their Family Centre and Family Resilience service in Redhill.
The Family Centre is part of a local integrated system with a wide range of partners that builds family resilience in Surrey and seeks to improve life chances for the most vulnerable children.
You would manage a small, dedicated team of family support workers and have lead responsibility for supervising their work and ensuring delivery of our sub-contract with the YMCA.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 27 July
The successful candidate will have empathy with Welcare’s Christian values base.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Please submit your CV and covering letter through the CharityJobs portal. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete our pre-interview application form prior to interview
Our mission is to work alongside parents and carers to give children secure and confident childhoods and to enable them to thrive in the future.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Green Alliance is an environmental thinktank, charity and advocate committed to achieving a greener, fairer future for the UK. We believe that ambitious political leadership is essential for meaningful environmental change at the speed and scale necessary.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our operations team, someone with a strong financial background with excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude, an ability to work effectively under their own initiative and as part of a small team, together with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
Effective financial control is central to our strategy and operating model. The finance officer plays an essential role in maintaining control over our finances and operations. You will process and monitor financial transactions, liaise with our payroll bureau regarding staff payroll and pensions and support the Head of finance. You will be experienced in using Dynamics 365 Business Central as an accounting system.
This is a part-time role for two days a week (0.4FTE), with flexibility about when the hours are worked. It's a hybrid role, working from home and from our office. You will report to our Head of finance. You will also work with all staff on financial matters including personal and credit card expenses, central and project income and expenditure, and processing of payroll by liaising with our external bureau.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Head of Data and Evidence
£60,250 to £65,500 per year
Fixed term 12 months, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
This is a brilliant opportunity to lead our Data and Evidence Team on an interim basis while the postholder is on parental leave. You’ll help us understand and use the evidence that shapes our work, from clinical and real-world data to screening, Black health equity and wider health improvement priorities.
Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll turn complex evidence into clear insight that supports our strategy, communications and programme delivery. You’ll also guide research and analysis across the four UK nations, helping us stay focused on the biggest opportunities to improve outcomes for men and their families.
What we want from you
We’re looking for an experienced evidence and data leader who can quickly build confidence, relationships and momentum. You’ll bring a background in health epidemiology, data science or biomedical science, with strong experience of working with healthcare data and real-world evidence.
You’ll be confident analysing and interpreting complex information, and just as confident explaining what it means to different audiences. You’ll also be a supportive, inclusive people leader who brings curiosity, judgement and an equity lens to your work.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application by visiting the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 12th July 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 3rd August 2026.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
Head of Community Services
£54,961 PA
37.5 hours per week
Working days: Predominately Monday-Friday with On Call requirements
Benefits
5 weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme, Staff referral scheme (earn extra each time you successfully refer someone), Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access, Blue Light Card discount scheme, Free DBS check, Free parking and uniform
Closing date: 3rd July
Interview date: 13th July
Make a genuine difference, every day
At Nottinghamshire Hospice, we’re proud to lead the way in delivering compassionate, community-based palliative care for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our values—Compassion, Trust and Ambition—guide everything we do, for the people we support and for each other.
About the Role
The Head of Community Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational, and clinical delivery of Nottinghamshire Hospice’s community-based services. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting people to live as well as possible in the place they call home.
As a key member of the Hospice Leadership Team, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership, driving excellence in care delivery, service performance, and workforce development. This role combines strong operational management with professional clinical leadership, requiring an experienced registered healthcare professional with a sound understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.
You will lead and develop our Hospice in Your Home (24-hour service) and Wellbeing Day Services, ensuring they are responsive, sustainable, and patient-centred. The role involves regular travel across Nottinghamshire and participation in the clinical on-call rota (approximately one week in every five weeks).
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in our community palliative care services.
You will champion equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging, while fostering a positive, high-performing culture where staff feel supported and empowered. With strong experience in service delivery, you will manage performance, resources, and workforce planning to meet the needs of our patients and families.
You will build effective partnerships with healthcare and community stakeholders, helping to improve access and patient pathways. A commitment to quality, governance, and continuous improvement is essential, alongside the ability to lead confidently in complex situations.
Above all, you will embody our values of Compassion, Trust, and Ambition, helping us deliver outstanding care and shape the future of hospice services.
You don’t need to meet every desirable criteria — we recruit based on values.
If you’re compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We want Nottinghamshire Hospice to be a place where everyone feels they belong. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences that help us provide better care. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including individuals from minoritised ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and men.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non‑smoking organisation.
Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
Your privacy
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about the data we hold. We collect and process information such as your CV, cover letter and application in line with data protection laws. You can read our full Privacy Policy on our webiste.
Registered Charity No: 509759
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £51,500 FTE
Contract: This role is part time for 3 days a week (0.6FTE).
Closing date for applications: 5th July
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.
Screening calls: 16th/17th July
Panel interviews: 22nd July
Start Date: ASAP
About the Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold ambition to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of over 6,300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
It’s an important moment for us – we are now in our second year of our five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. We now have approximately 3.5 million visitors to Warm Welcome Spaces each year. In January we delivered a hugely successful second ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a purposeful and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are brilliant at leading and developing complex multi-stakeholder processes and systems, and passionate for your input to shape work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.
To support ongoing growth and development of the Warm Welcome Campaign, we are looking for a Head of Operations to be responsible for supporting the Senior Leadership Team in the effective and efficient running of the Campaign and the coordination and development of our ambitious 5-year strategy. The role will sit within Warm Welcome’s Senior Leadership Team, which also includes the Campaign Director, Director of Communications, Director of Programmes and Development, and will report directly to the Good Faith Partnership Operations Director.
The purpose of the Warm Welcome Senior Leadership Team is to:
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Own and develop the Warm Welcome strategy, ensuring sustainability and delivery
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Lead, direct, engage and inspire the Warm Welcome team, setting the tone and culture
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Be accountable for significant decisions, challenges and risks.
The Head of Operations role will help to support and co-ordinate the work of the Senior Leadership team to be as effective as possible in achieving this purpose.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on fast-paced and varied work, organisational growth and development and has demonstrable experience of making things happen. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and solutions-oriented, while also bringing a creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach.
At Warm Welcome, we value diversity and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
The role will be responsible for:
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Supporting and coordinating the Warm Welcome Senior Leadership Team to function as effectively as possible
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Supporting the Warm Welcome team to ensure that our 5-year strategy is delivered on time and to budget, including coordinating our annual workplan of activities against our strategy
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Developing our internal set up, processes and systems during a period of growth
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Overseeing the Warm Welcome financial, compliance and risk management
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Coordinating the Warm Welcome team growth, culture and performance
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Overseeing long term financial planning and forecasting for Warm Welcome
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Supporting the delivery of other Warm Welcome efforts, as appropriate
Person specification
Strategy Oversight and Development
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Experience in coordinating workplans linked to a strategy to ensure that progress is being made and any areas of concern are identified and acted on quickly
Developing internal processes and systems
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Ability to create and develop high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use
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Highly organised with accurate record keeping and ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised
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All candidates will need to be competent with CRM Systems, Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Financial, Risk and Compliance management
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Experience of financial management, including budget setting, owning and developing budgets, and reporting processes
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Experience of overseeing risk management and mitigation within a team
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Experience of overseeing compliance i.e. reporting to the Charity Commission, reporting related to GDPR, developing and reviewing policies etc.
Team growth and performance
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Experience of line management, leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment.
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A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working
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Experience of leading organisational growth, set up and design
Working Arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester, York and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK.
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This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£75,000 per annum
Fixed term (8 months)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Head of the Finance Business Partnering Team.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the team responsible for organisational financial planning and analysis, partnering with budget holders across the organisation and delivering vital and timely information and analysis to support key strategic decisions and the delivery of the strategic plan.
The ideal candidate is someone who has successfully managed a similar Finance Business Partnering /FP&A team with a track record in effective partnering with income-generating teams and in building a high-performing team that provides insight and constructive challenge.
Act now and visit the website via the aply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 July 2026.
Interview date: TBC via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
- excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
- outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
- impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
- the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

VIDERE
Videre is an award-winning, UK-registered NGO that exposes human rights abuses and holds perpetrators to account. We work directly with communities in stressed environments, equipping networks of activists and community leaders with the technology and training necessary to safely capture visual documentation of political violence, human rights violations, and other systemic abuses. Our aim is to ensure that the concerns and knowledge of affected communities drive advocacy, policy, and legal action.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a critical senior role in the organisation, reporting to the Senior Director-Programming. The role is responsible for managing the organisation’s programmes across 2 locations in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia, line managing three people. The position provides leadership on direct programming for community-led investigations and evidence gathering as well as our CSO partnership programme in two geographies. The Head of Programmes works closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) on critical areas including fundraising and strategic development.
The priority for this role is the safe and high quality performance of projects. The balance between ‘doing’ and ‘managing’ in this role varies depending on available resources for each project, and the ability to create competent teams to delegate to.
Location: UK, France, Nairobi or Thailand preferred. Remote applicants considered.
Package: Pay is dependent on location. The UK salary of £62,000 plus pension contribution will be converted using ICSC scales. All locations receive 28 days annual leave, counselling support and annual wellbeing days.
Start date: 1st September
Duration: 7 months with possibility of extension
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Leadership and Delivery
- Working closely with the Senior Director- Programming, lead the development and implementation of programme strategy and annual plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Project Teams for both direct investigations and local CSO partnerships, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
- Act as a member of the Management Team, contributing to organisational planning, decision-making, continuous improvement and cross-organisational initiatives.
- Work closely with the Senior Director – Programming and other colleagues to identify organisational risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Work closely with the Head of Development and SMT to contribute to proposal development, programme design and concept note drafting in support of organisational fundraising efforts.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors and programme partners throughout the project lifecycle, supporting effective communication, reporting and programme delivery.
- Ensure all aspects of programme design and delivery promote diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible partnership practices.
Civil Society Partnerships and Capacity Strengthening
- Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s civil society partnership portfolio and approach in two geographic areas.
- Oversee staff responsible for partnership implementation to design, implement and continuously improve partnership and capacity strengthening activities, ensuring they have the guidance, resources and support required to deliver high-quality work.
- Ensure partnership activities are aligned with programme objectives, organisational strategy and donor commitments.
- Contribute to the development of organisational methodologies, learning and good practice relating to partnership working and capacity strengthening.
People Leadership
- Lead, support and develop a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Provide ongoing management, coaching and mentoring to direct reports, including through annual performance reviews and regular development conversations.
- Support staff wellbeing and duty of care, ensuring teams have access to appropriate support and resources.
- Work with managers and staff to identify and facilitate learning and professional development opportunities.
Financial Management
- Oversee programme budgets and spending strategies, ensuring resources are managed effectively and in line with organisational priorities.
- Monitor programme expenditure and forecasts, ensuring appropriate financial oversight and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with organisational financial procedures, procurement requirements and donor regulations.
- Support the development of programme budgets for new funding proposals and organisational planning processes.
Security, Risk and Compliance
- Contribute actively to organisational security and risk management processes.
- Ensure programme activities are delivered in accordance with organisational policies, security procedures and compliance requirements.
- Support teams to identify, assess and manage operational, programmatic and security risks.
- Maintain oversight of security considerations affecting staff, investigators, partners and programme participants.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness, responsible decision-making and proactive risk management.
- Ensure the safety and quality of operational practices, including data collection, information management, secure data storage and transfer.
Skills, Experience and Characteristics
Essential
- Professional writing and speaking in either English or French, with at least effective operational efficiency in the other language (B2 or above).
- Experience managing teams or individuals across multiple international locations
- An understanding of risk management methodologies and experience applying them
- An understanding of human rights and a strong belief in their indivisibility and interdependence
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and requirements.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
Preferred
- Experience with human rights research, investigations or legal cases
- Experience with filming or documentary making
- Strong technology / IT skills and/or aptitude
- Experience with fundraising or confidence in public speaking and presenting
Application Process & Timeline
- Please submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter (maximum 400 words) describing your suitability for this position.
- Applications will close on Tuesday 7th July
- Interviews will be conducted remotely.
- We intend to complete the recruitment process by 31st July
- The successful candidate should be available to start work on Tuesday 1st September.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in the human rights sector and we are committed to doing what we can to correct this. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities that we serve. Therefore, we are particularly keen to receive applications from people who identify with minority and/or underrepresented groups (whether on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status). We also value diversity in terms of personal and professional experience; believing that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create stronger and more creative working environments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are working with a prestigious London based University as they a recruit for a new Head of Faculty Finance.
The finance function is currently undergoing an ambitious, institution-wide transformation. As part of a major strategic priority to strengthen financial control, compliance, and process efficiency, they have consolidated their distributed finance teams into a brand-new, centralised business-focused unit. They are now seeking a visionary, high-calibre financial leader to head this newly established division.
The Role
You will report directly to the Director of Finance Business Partnering. You will lead, shape, and embed a newly created team tasked with delivering high-quality, consistent front-line financial support across all internal departments and divisions.
This is a high-profile, transformative leadership role. You will be fully accountable for embedding new ways of working, driving data quality, streamlining processes, and ensuring robust financial management, planning, and forecasting. Furthermore, you will act as a critical advisory partner to senior stakeholders, translating complex financial performance into actionable strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Culture: Lead and inspire a large, newly consolidated team. Create an inclusive, high-performing environment focused on professional development, compliance, and excellent service delivery.
- Operational Excellence: Hold total accountability for the operational finance model. Ensure month-end, year-end, budgeting, and forecasting cycles are delivered with absolute integrity and timeliness.
- Service Transformation: Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, workflows, and processes. Work closely with change management colleagues to integrate streamlined practices and contribute to upcoming ERP system planning and implementation.
- Stakeholder Management: Build trusted, collaborative relationships with senior leadership across diverse organisational boundaries to support robust decision-making.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a resilient, collaborative leader who thrives in complex, large-scale environments. You should possess:
- Professional Qualification: You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
- Proven Leadership: A strong track record of managing and developing large teams, with the ability to delegate effectively and foster a collaborative identity.
- Change Management: Clear experience driving continuous process, technology, or people improvements within a complex service delivery model.
- Exceptional Communication: The ability to handle difficult conversations, manage conflicting stakeholder priorities, and articulate expectations with absolute clarity.
Salary range is £85,000 - £98,000 (Depending on Experience) plus excellent benefits including:
- 33 days annual leave (including closure days)
- 14.5% Employer Pension Contributions
The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd of July. Please apply ASAP to ensure you are considered.
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: c. £56,000
- Full or Part Time – Open to both options
- Permanent
- Location: We honestly don’t mind. You’ll be expected to travel between our London (Farringdon) and central Bristol offices as well as other locations across the UK. Either of our office locations or remote home working is acceptable. Please clearly state your preferred location in your application.
- Closing date: 19 July 2026 (11:59pm)
- First stage interviews: w/c 10 August
- Second stage interviews: w/c 17 August
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) with experience of designing and embedding organisational DEIB strategies and leading culture change at a senior level to join our CEO Office.
This is a pivotal leadership role at a critical moment in our DEIB journey. You will lead the development of our next DEIB strategy, building on our ‘Brave, Not Perfect’ commitments and driving forward meaningful, measurable change across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will shape the vision, influence decision-making and ensure DEIB is fully embedded across our culture, systems and ways of working.
You’ll act as both a strategic lead and an organisational change expert – engaging colleagues, supporting leaders, and ensuring our work reflects the diverse needs of the children and young people we support. This role does not have direct reports but carries significant influence across the organisation, requiring strong leadership, resilience, and the ability to bring others on the journey.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
The next step in Young Lives vs Cancer’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging journey
- Building on the work in ‘Brave, not Perfect’ to develop the next iteration of DEIB strategy at Young Lives
- To engage the organisation in the development and context of this work, and to deliver a programme model for the delivery of the goals within the strategy, including monitoring and evaluation
Build on strong foundations
- To evaluate and develop our programme of internal DEIB engagement ‘DEIB Confident’ to reflect the goals within the next phase of DEIB strategy
- To support and develop our existing staff led networks, and the creation of new ones
- To lead and develop our approach to Equity Impact Assessment
- To coach, advise and challenge senior leaders and allies within the organisation
Leadership
- To role model the culture we want to see at Young Lives vs Cancer, through your behaviour, ways of working and approach to leadership
- As a Head of department, you will be a key senior leader and manager, providing visible and confident leadership for all of our workforce at Young Lives vs Cancer, and taking a holistic organisational view in all matters – holding our strategy and vision for young cancer patients at heart.
What do I need?
Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Experience of developing and implementing an EDI strategy at a senior level
- Understanding and knowledge of EDI legislation, policies and best practices
- Experience of managing change initiatives and a practical approach to culture change including through systems, policy and procedures
- Experience of leading, inspiring and motivating staff
- A good leader with ambition and conviction and the ability and desire to inspire staff at all levels.
- Demonstrable influencing skills and ability to develop networks both internally and externally
- Experience of facilitating activities across geographically dispersed operations
- A respected project and change expert with personal confidence
- Understanding of oppression and the barriers that marginalised people face, and strong commitment to deliver anti-oppressive practices
- Demonstrate that Young Lives vs Cancer’s values are at the heart of everything you do: Curious, Creative, Collaborative, Changemaking, and Courageous
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
About the role
This is an exciting role within Spear’s programme delivery team, leading and inspiring Centre Managers across a region to deliver high-quality coaching and strong outcomes for young people. The role combines line management, performance oversight and contributing to the ongoing development of Spear’s coaching culture and curriculum. It’s a great opportunity for an experienced coach and people manager to shape delivery and help more young people move into education, employment, or training.
Key information:
- Salary: from £36,000 dependant on location
- Location: London/South of England or West of England
- Full-time, Permanent
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
- Closing date: Friday 3rd July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
We are an office-based organisation, working face-to-face with the trainees and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us. There is an expectation of travel and of spending time in the centres where the Programme Manager has oversight.
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Excellent all-round coaching ability, with extensive coaching experience in group and 1-1 facilitation and/or other relevant transferable skills
- Highly experienced in line management and holding responsibility for others’ professional development and wellbeing
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to relate confidently to church partners as well as a range of audiences, internally and externally
- Self-motivated forward planner who exercises initiative, with the ability to prioritise workload, including working well under pressure
- Good IT skills, with a working knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Service Improvement & Transformation team. As a Programme Lead – Integrated Support, you will lead the development and delivery of integrated support models for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
As a Programme Lead, you bring expertise in project governance, stakeholder engagement and service improvement. You are confident managing risk, budgets and performance, and skilled at turning strategy into delivery. This Programme Lead role will see you coordinate interconnected projects, drive collaboration and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across an ambitious programme.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of national transformation, where you will drive innovative approaches to service design, strengthen partnerships across health and care systems, and ensure that people affected by MND receive high-quality, coordinated support wherever they live.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of the Programme Lead – Integrated Support portfolio
- Coordinate seven connected workstreams, ensuring alignment and quality
- Develop and manage programme frameworks, governance and reporting
- Drive progress across projects, managing risk and dependencies
- Work with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver strategic priorities
- Oversee timelines, budgets and outcomes across all activity
- Promote inclusive collaboration with colleagues, volunteers and communities
- Use data and insight to track performance and embed improvement
About You
- Proven experience as a Programme Lead or within a similar role
- Strong project and programme leadership across multiple initiatives
- Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or Agile)
- Experience in service improvement and quality improvement methods
- Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior leaders
- Skilled in risk management, planning and delivery within budget
- Analytical thinking with the ability to translate insight into action
- Experience within health, charity or service-led organisations
- Knowledge of integrated service delivery approaches
- Experience developing sustainable programme frameworks
Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
This is a home-based role with travel requirements across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: 6 months FTC (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £40,780 (NJC Scale 26-28) incl. LW + pensions and other benefits
Hours of work: Full-time 35 hours per week excluding breaks
Annual leave: 35 days per year, including Bank/ Statutory Holidays
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026
About the role
The People Services and Volunteers Partner is responsible for delivering an efficient, responsive and people-centred service across the full employee and volunteer lifecycle. The role acts as a key first point of contact for managers, staff and volunteers, ensuring high-quality administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding, compliance, record-keeping and people support.
Main duties
People Services Operations
- Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day People Services queries from staff, volunteers and managers, providing advice and guidance
- Own the employee and volunteers lifecycle support and administration (new hire paperwork, pre-employment checks, induction, role/salary changes, Personio updates, time off management, benefits administration, leaves and terminations, involving the preparation of documentation), tracking/processing information and record-keeping.
- Support the rollout, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance of our HRIS (Personio), ensuring accurate employee lifecycle data, leveraging data insights for continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with HR policies.
- Maintain our Volunteer Management Software (Better Impact), ensuring volunteer data is accurate and up to date.
- Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date people records and documentation in line with data protection requirements and internal procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline ways of working, reduce duplication and improve the overall effectiveness of the People Services function.
Recruitment and Selection
- Coordinate recruitment activity for staff and volunteers, including managing vacancies via the organisation’s website, liaising with hiring managers, arranging interviews.
- Help ensure recruitment processes are efficient, inclusive, well organised and compliant.
- Work with departments to understand their needs and help shape appropriate volunteer roles.
Payroll Administration
- Undertake payroll-related administration and ensure relevant staff information is processed accurately and within deadlines.
- Ensure records across systems are accurate, current and aligned with internal reporting and compliance standards.
Volunteer Experience Coordination
- Build positive relationships with volunteers and managers to ensure volunteers feel valued, informed and well supported.
- Act as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries, manage applications, conduct interviews, and manage references and onboarding requirements.
- Assist with volunteer scheduling / rota-related activity where required, helping to ensure appropriate volunteer coverage and a positive volunteer experience.
- Help promote volunteering opportunities through local networks and online platforms.
- Support the planning and coordination of The Passage’s volunteer celebration events (including the Christmas Party), working closely with the People Services team, Primary Services and other Services to ensure successful delivery.
General responsibilities
- Work with your line manager to ensure the role continues to meet the strategic aims of The Passage.
- Attend internal and external meetings, training sessions, and events as required.
- Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisals, identifying your own development needs.
- Follow all organisational policies and procedures, especially those related to Health and Safety, Confidentiality, and the Code of Practice.
- Support the implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy in all aspects of your work.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism, aligned with the values and ethos of The Passage.
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.
Note: This Job Description summarises the main responsibilities of the role at the time of writing. As the organisation and People Services team continue to evolve, the role may evolve in consultation with the postholder.
Desired experience
This person specification sets out the essential abilities and qualities which are used in the selection criteria for the post. When completing your application, please address essential criteria demonstrating your understanding and knowledge, and give evidence of your experience and abilities.
- E1: Experience in a HR, Volunteers, Recruitment or an office administrative role, demonstrating proficiency in effectively managing high-volume workflows.
- E2: Experience of handling confidential records and applying data protection principles in practice.
- E3: Experience using HR / volunteer management systems, ideally including Personio and Better Impact or similar systems (desirable)
Above all we are looking for inspiring and committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people, and to help them to rebuild their lives.
Desired Knowledge and Skills
K1: Basic understanding of employment laws, regulations and compliance requirements.
S1: Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
S2: Ability to build excellent working relationships at all levels
S3: Acute eye for detail and accuracy is crucial to ensuring accuracy in data entry, documentation, and HR processes, minimising errors and discrepancies
S4: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
S5: Ability to handle and analyse large volumes of employee data accurately, ensuring data integrity and maintaining strict confidentiality.
S6: Aptitude for identifying and resolving HR-related issues promptly and efficiently, while adhering to established policies and procedures.
S7: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
As a Vincentian organisation, The Passage strives to be inclusive; encompassing a diverse and rich culture from within our members, clients, volunteers and staff. This approach is reflected in our core values and it is important that all staff have respect for this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Chair; Board of Directors
Location: Hackney
Salary: £50,000-60,000 depending on experience.
Pension: HSoF participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, free onsite lunches .
Probation period: Six months.
About Hackney School of Food
Hackney School of Food is an award-winning food education hub based in the grounds of Mandeville Primary School in Clapton, East London. Through our teaching kitchen and educational garden, we help children, families and communities build the skills, confidence and knowledge to grow, cook and eat good food.
Each year, we welcome more than 10,000 visits to our kitchen and garden, delivering curriculum programmes for schools alongside community cooking courses, gardening projects, holiday clubs, corporate volunteering and public events. Since becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023, we have expanded our facilities, strengthened our governance and built a strong reputation as a leader in food education.
We're now looking for an exceptional Managing Director to build on these strong foundations and lead Hackney School of Food through its next phase of growth and impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director (MD) will provide both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation delivers its mission while remaining financially resilient, well-governed and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves.
The Managing Director is responsible for all aspects of the organisation, including strategy, income generation, finance, governance, partnerships, programme delivery and people leadership. Working closely with a small, committed team and an engaged Board, they will build on strong foundations to grow Hackney School of Food's impact, reach and long-term sustainability.
This is a varied, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing big-picture thinking with practical delivery. One day you may be developing a new partnership, meeting a prospective funder or working with the Board on future strategy; the next you could be supporting the team, welcoming visitors to the garden or solving day-to-day operational challenges.
Key priorities
In your first 12 months you will:
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Build on Hackney School of Food's strong foundations to deliver the next phase of our strategy and growth.
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Increase and diversify income through fundraising, partnerships and commercial opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability.
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Lead, support and develop a small, ambitious team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture where people can thrive.
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Strengthen relationships with funders, partners and local businesses, helping Hackney School of Food deepen its impact.
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Work closely with the Board to embed strong governance, organisational systems and long-term planning for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Hackney School of Food, ensuring delivery of its mission, vision and long-term objectives.
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Lead the development and implementation of Hackney School of Food's annual business plan and organisational priorities.
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Work with the Board to evolve organisational strategy, identify opportunities, manage risks and support sustainable growth.
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Monitor, report on and respond to organisational performance against agreed objectives and impact measures.
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Champion Hackney School of Food externally, strengthening its profile and influence.
Financial sustainability and income generation
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Oversee organisational budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cashflow management, working closely with the Treasurer and accountant.
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Lead income generation across the organisation, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, sponsorship and earned income.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, sponsors and strategic partners.
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Ensure all funding commitments are met, including grant reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.
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Identify new opportunities to diversify income and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Partnerships & External Relations
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Act as the main point of contact for HSoF’s key partners, LEAP Federation and Chefs in Schools to ensure the partnerships are effective and positive.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with other key stakeholders, including local authorities, funders and sponsors.
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Represent Hackney School of Food at meetings, events, and public forums.
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Champion the value of food education and contribute to wider local and national conversations.
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Ensure programmes remain responsive to community needs through ongoing engagement and consultation.
Governance and public benefit
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Ensure the organisation operates in line with its CIC objectives and delivers clear public benefit.
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Support the Board of Directors to fulfil its governance responsibilities through high-quality reporting, planning and decision-making.
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Prepare Board papers, reports and agendas, ensuring timely and accurate information is available to support effective governance.
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Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Directors quarterly.
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Act as the primary link between the Board and the operational team.
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Maintain effective governance, delegated authority and accountability frameworks.
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Support the Board in meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations relating to the CIC.
People, Culture and safeguarding
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Provide leadership to a small core team (currently c.4 employees), directly managing staff and fostering a positive, inclusive culture.
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Provide oversight and support for a wider network of approx. 15 freelance contractors to ensure consistently high-quality delivery.
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Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development in line with safer recruitment and equality principles.
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Ensure effective organisational structures, clear roles, and performance accountability.
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Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.
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Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding safeguarding throughout the organisation maintaining compliance with all relevant requirements.
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Develop organisational systems, policies and practices that support an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
Risk Management & Compliance
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Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.
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Oversee organisational policies, procedures and continuous improvement, ensuring policies and legal requirements are up to date, clearly communicated and embedded across the organisation.
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Ensure compliance with employment law, health and safety, safeguarding, GDPR and other relevant legislation.
Personal specification
Essential experience
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Senior leadership experience with responsibility for organisational performance and accountability.
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Experience securing income through fundraising, partnerships and/or commercial activity.
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Experience of financial leadership, including budget setting, forecasting and cashflow oversight.
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Experience working closely with a Board, Trustees or governing body to translate strategic vision into operational delivery.
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Experience building and managing successful partnerships with funders, businesses and community stakeholders.
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Experience in managing and motivating a team, creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Experience of governance, compliance and organisational risk management.
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Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth or community context.
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make sound decisions and remain resilient in a resource-constrained environment.
Essential skills and attributes
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Passion for Hackney School of Food's mission and the role of food education in improving health, wellbeing and community connection.
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Strategic thinker who is equally comfortable with hands-on operational leadership.
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Entrepreneurial, resourceful and committed to building long-term financial sustainability and identifying growth opportunities.
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Ability to lead a team through change with sensitivity, clarity and kindness.
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Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
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Confident decision-maker with a high level of personal accountability.
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Committed to equity, inclusion and community-led practice.
Desirable
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Experience working within a Community Interest Company (CIC), social enterprise or charity.
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Knowledge of Hackney, its communities and local stakeholder landscape.
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Experience of working in food education, community food, gardening, environmental education or a related field.
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Experience reviewing and managing contracts, service agreements or other legal documentation.
An inclusive workplace
We know that diverse teams make stronger organisations and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We particularly encourage applications from people who are under-represented in our sector and in leadership roles, including people from the global majority and those whose lived experience brings valuable perspectives from the communities we serve. We also welcome applications from people who live in Hackney or East London.
How to apply
The deadline to apply is Monday 20 July at 9am. Please apply by filling out this application form.
You'll find the link to the application form on our Recruitment Pack which provides more information.
Stage 1: A one-hour online interview with the Senior Team and Board (24 July)
Stage 2: On-site interview at Hackney School of Food (30 July), including a short presentation.
We may also invite the preferred candidate to an informal meeting with the wider team and Board before making a final appointment.
The successful applicant will need to pass an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references.
We may close the application window earlier if we are inundated with applications, so please don't wait to apply.
If you have any questions about the role or your suitability, please feel free to get in touch with us. You will find a Recruitment pack and email address to contact via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.