Head of service jobs

Job Title: Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000

Contract Type: 9 month fixed term contract with potential to extend

Hours: 35 hours per week for full time position, we are open to flexibility too

Location: Can be primarily remote based with occasional travel to Hammersmith head office and regular attendance at events

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, BAME and LBT communities.

Job Summary

The role will be focused on both existing and new funding, raising income from trusts, corporations, individuals and foundations, including managing a pipeline of existing and new opportunities for the organisation's service portfolio. As the Head of Fundraising, you will steward all grant funding and deliver thorough and impactful reports to the Board and funders. You will bring a solid understanding of the UK fundraising environment, regulation, best practice, client management systems, and confidence in senior stakeholder relationship management.

Working closely with the Director of Development and Insights and Service Directors, you will support financial resilience, ensuring sustainability and growth. With a proven track record of securing and managing funds between five and six figure levels, this role requires a candidate who is able to showcase their knowledge, methodologies and of breadth of philanthropy & fundraising from commercial, private, government donors and securing funds from HNWI’s.

How to apply: 

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 10th of August 

• Interviews are taking place w/c 25th August 

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week 

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 

• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home 

• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take ad-vantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more 

• Pension scheme 

• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 

• Employee eye-care scheme 

• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles 

• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation 

• Organisation wide away days 

• Thorough induction and training 

• Career development pathways 

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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 contact us and the Talent Acquisition Team 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 un-derrepresented 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.

CXK is recruiting a creative and driven Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders to craft compelling bids that drive organisational growth and social impact, empowering people and communities to thrive.

Location: Remote or Hybrid with attendance at CXK’s Head Office (Ashford) as required (minimum 2 days per month)

About CXK

CXK is an award-winning charity committed to empowering young people, adults, and communities across the South of England to maximise their potential. From providing groundbreaking careers information, advice and guidance and employability training to offering targeted support for those at risk, CXK’s services inspire positive change and long-term growth in individuals and communities alike.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join CXK as we continue to expand our reach and launch our new 5-year strategy.

We are searching for a Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders to work within our Development and Partnerships Team. This exciting new role will be responsible for writing and submitting compelling bids and proposals that clearly align with CXK’s strategic and operational vision, meeting the needs of our commissioners and funders.

The role will drive income generation and growth for the charity, creating high-quality tender responses on a regular basis, developing a pipeline of current and potential opportunities and proactively ensuring that all business development systems and processes are fully implemented.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders will contribute to the strategic development of CXK, working closely with the Director of Development and Partnerships, our service leads, and the wider Senior Leadership Team.

Your role has three primary focuses:

· Bid Writing: write compelling bids and proposals that clearly align to CXK’s strategic and operational vision, whilst clearly meeting the specifications from commissioners and funders.

· Bid Management: ensure all business development systems, tracking processes and approval processes are implemented to a high standard.

· Business Development: drive income generation and growth through identification and management of a pipeline of opportunities aligned to CXKs Growth and Development Strategy.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, alongside a brilliant command of bid writing and articulating the incredible impact and outcomes of CXK’s work to multiple audiences.

You will bring a deep understanding of public or the not-for-profit sector and the areas impacting our work, such as education, employability, skills, rehabilitation and justice. This will be supported by proven experience in managing end-to-end tender processes and achieving financial targets.

If you can deliver results in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and a commitment to CXK’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click on ‘Apply’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role will be considered on a rolling basis.  

Who we are

Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.

We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.

About you and the role

This is a pivotal role, at a pivotal moment for us. We are entering a critical growth phase, which includes rapidly expanding our own operations and managing significant external partnership. As Head of Finance & Systems, you will be accountable for ensuring we have the right systems and structures in place to grow at pace without detriment to good governance.

The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained. 

You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 24 employees and anticipate growing significantly in the next twelve months. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance. 

You will oversee all financial administration, ensuring this is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.

The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.  

We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.

As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.  

Key responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities

• Developing our systems strategy, including reviewing suitability of our current systems (Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc. ) and ensuring optimal use of systems, maximising automation, and using AI where appropriate.

• Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches

• Leading and developing the Finance and Office Manager and ensuring effective support from the external book-keeping team.

• Lead on creation of the annual budget, working closely with Directors.

• Advising the Chief Executive, team and Trustees, ensuring that benefits and risks of decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy

• Oversee sound financial administration, management and governance across the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls in place and operating effectively.

• Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team, and coaching on financial awareness. 

• Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks 

• Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the Finance & Office Manager

• Oversee production of management accounts and bespoke financial reports, including accurate forecasting, incisive analysis and accessible narrative commentary, ensuring decision-makers have the information they need. 

• Forecasting cash flow and managing the treasury position.

• Support the Partnerships & Impact team and Programme Managers with financial inputs to funding proposals and ensure restricted funds are used in compliance with grant conditions.

• Oversight of finance, governance and basic HR administration, supporting the Finance and Office Manager with high profile or complex queries, seeking specialist advice on financial or compliance matters as required

• Ensuring GDPR compliance across the organisation

• Leading an effective risk management process.

• Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales and all financial reporting requirements.

Skills & experience:

• You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools

• You have full or partial qualification through an accredited accountancy body 

• You have experience in a senior finance role (e.g., Director, Head of) in any sector, and some experience within a finance function in the 3rd sector (in particular familiarity with Charities SORP and experience of administering restricted funds).

• You have experience of audit

• You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands on 

• You take a pragmatic and dynamic approach to robust financial management

• You can turn complex and dry data, into clear and engaging narrative 

• You have project managed the implementation of new systems (accountancy / CRM / data) and have a good awareness of new technologies

• You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead 

• You are skilled in leading a team and building rapport with people, and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging 

Benefits

You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.

We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays.  We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.

We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.

Application process

In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.

We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.

Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.

Expected duration of this application process: 7 weeks

First interviews will be held on Thurs 14th Aug.

Second interviews will be held on Weds 20th Aug. 

Are you an inspiring, forward thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact on safe homes?

With major investment in our housing stock and a firm commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable homes, we’re seeking an exceptional Head of Compliance and Building Safety to help shape the future of our property services at St Mungo’s.

Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you will lead on all landlord health and safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. From strategy to delivery, you’ll inspire operational excellence, foster collaborative partnerships, and champion continuous improvement in building safety.

The role of Head of Compliance and Building Safety isn’t just about technical expertise, it’s about people. In this role you will drive and support transformational change in the quality, maintenance, and performance of our housing stock, with residents' voices at the heart of what we do.

Key responsibilities include:

· Work with a collaborative leadership style that prioritises meaningful resident engagement and codesign.

· Lead the management and maintenance of our property portfolio to the highest standards.

· Oversee landlord compliance and drive continuous improvement.

· Deliver fire and building safety programmes with strategic and operational oversight

· Support organisational goals and property service strategies in partnership with the Director.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including the Regulator of Social Housing.

· Contribute to our Asset Management Strategy, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and growth.

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In this role you will be work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

About you

We are looking for a collaborative leader, with a passion for safe homes and meaningful resident engagement. If you can bring expert leadership in landlord compliance, including fire and building safety, with a focus on high performance, value for money, and a customer focused culture, we encourage you to apply. You should demonstrate the below:

• Proven success delivering fire and building safety remedial programmes.
• Experience in financial planning and budget management.  
• Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to client safety.
• Experience in leading large functional teams with a leadership style that empowers managers to deliver effective results.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients, residents and customers to improve services.

• Deep knowledge of compliance asset management, legislation, and performance assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with abilities to present information to senior teams.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience building strategic partnerships.
• Relevant industry based qualifications or equivalent experience.
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We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to submit your CV and Supporting Statement. INCLUDE FOR QUICK APPLY ONLY

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.  INCLUDE FOR EXTERNAL SITES

Closing date: 10am on 21 July 2025

Interview and assessments on: 29 and 31 July 2025

For external sites

What we offer

· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

· Great Pay and Other Benefits

 Are you an inspiring, forward thinking leader ready to make a lasting impact on safe homes?

With major investment in our housing stock and a firm commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable homes, we’re seeking an exceptional Head of Compliance and Building Safety to help shape the future of our property services at St Mungo’s.

Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you will lead on all landlord health and safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. From strategy to delivery, you’ll inspire operational excellence, foster collaborative partnerships, and champion continuous improvement in building safety.

The role of Head of Compliance and Building Safety isn’t just about technical expertise, it’s about people. In this role you will drive and support transformational change in the quality, maintenance, and performance of our housing stock, with residents' voices at the heart of what we do.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with a collaborative leadership style that prioritises meaningful resident engagement and codesign.
• Lead the management and maintenance of our property portfolio to the highest standards.
• Oversee landlord compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver fire and building safety programmes with strategic and operational oversight
• Support organisational goals and property service strategies in partnership with the Director.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Contribute to our Asset Management Strategy, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and growth.

In this role you will be work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. 

About you

We are looking for a collaborative leader, with a passion for safe homes and meaningful resident engagement. If you can bring expert leadership in landlord compliance, including fire and building safety, with a focus on high performance, value for money, and a customer focused culture, we encourage you to apply. You should demonstrate the below:

• Proven success delivering fire and building safety remedial programmes.
• Experience in financial planning and budget management.  
• Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to client safety.
• Experience in leading large functional teams with a leadership style that empowers managers to deliver effective results.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients, residents and customers to improve services.
• Deep knowledge of compliance asset management, legislation, and performance assessment.
• Excellent communication skills with abilities to present information to senior teams.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience building strategic partnerships.
• Relevant industry based qualifications or equivalent experience.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 21 July 2025

Interview and assessments on: 29 and 31 July 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

About the role

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

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

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

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Managing and mentoring staff across multiple teams and workstreams.

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

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

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

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

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Strong leadership and staff management experience.

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

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

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

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

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

What we offer

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

• Hybrid and flexible working

• External trauma-informed 1:1 and group supervision

• A supportive, inclusive and mission-driven team

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

To apply

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

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

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

Location: Birmingham & Remote 
Hours: 22.5 per week (Part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Starting Salary: £42,000 pro rata
Application Deadline: Friday 18th July

Your mission

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

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

What you’ll be doing

·Lead daily operations at our refuge with compassion and professionalism

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

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

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

·Collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning and service development

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

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

What you bring

Essential:

·Strong operational leadership experience in charity or social care

·Proven track record in team management and finance oversight

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

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

·Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

·Experience in a refuge or domestic abuse setting

·Familiarity with charity retail or income generation

·Knowledge of VAWG issues and policy in Birmingham or nationally

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

Why Gilgal?

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

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

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply today and be part of a mission that matters.

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

The Head of Service Development is a crucial role for the organisation. As a member of the senior leadership team, with responsibility for our client facing services, this role is key to ensuring that our services remain relevant, accessible and of the highest possible quality for people in York who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing complex services in the voluntary sector and bid/tender writing.

All of our services are overseen by highly skilled managers. We are seeking a leader who will allow our managers a high level of autonomy, valuing the skill that the teams bring whilst providing effective support where needed as well as strategic vision for the services.

Head of Services

Merseyside Society for Deaf

Liverpool, based out of Queen’s Drive office and community hub (L13 0DJ), with some travel to attend meetings and some flexibility for home working

Salary £35,000-£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Permanent

Full time, 35 hours per week with flexibility to meet needs of the role and the service with on-call rota system

Excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, Employee Assistance Programme, pension with 3% employer contribution, professional development opportunities, 5 days paid study leave, sick pay

 Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for people, purpose, and operational excellence? Are you looking for a new role within a values-led, community-focused organisation where you will change lives, lead teams and develop your own professional skill set?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting Merseyside Society for Deaf (MSDP), a charity which advances equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside and beyond, with their recruitment for a new Head of Services.

MSDP is a charity with a long history, with roots traced back to 1864, making them one of the oldest d/Deaf charities in the country. Communities are central to MSDP’s services and as a result, the charity are an important part of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in Merseyside. MSDP are devoted to helping Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society.

The Head of Services is a senior role that plays a vital part in shaping and delivering MSDP’s mission. You will help lead the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and high-quality. Working alongside Service Managers, you’ll coordinate projects and contracts to meet the needs of the people and communities MSDP serves. You’ll help ensure services are delivered with integrity, impact, and compassion.

Key responsibilities

• Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of services, ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping.
• People and Performance Management: Supervise and support Service Managers and teams, set performance standards, promote staff development, and ensure safe and effective recruitment practices.
• Project, Contract and Financial Oversight: Lead project delivery and contract management, monitor risks, support tender submissions, and manage budgets and resources in line with strategic and contractual priorities.
• Data, Reporting and Strategic Insight: Analyse and present key performance data to support service improvement and inform decision-making and prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Legal, Risk and Safeguarding Compliance: Ensure robust safeguarding practices, manage operational risks, and uphold legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements across all service areas.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing operational services in health, social care or charity sectors, with strong project management and delivery experience. You will also have a strong track record in staff supervision and team leadership with excellent leadership and team motivation skills. You will understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection (DPA, GDPR) with knowledge of service performance frameworks and contract compliance. A strong communicator, you will be able to create reports and presentations and be able to analyse data and derive insights. You will have budget and resource management skills with strong planning, organisational and risk management experience. You will be able to work independently and manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable and problem-solving attitude. You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to the values and mission of the organisation. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), if not already proficient, is essential.

You may have experience working with or in Deaf or disability services and familiarity with Deaf culture and BSL. The ideal candidate would have experience in tender writing and funding applications, experience of contract management and reporting to commissioners and funders, and knowledge of adult social care commissioning, but these are desirable criteria. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL) if not already proficient is essential.

Being part of the MSDP team is hugely rewarding, and what makes MSDP different is their culture and specialisms. Most of the staff team are Deaf and they have frontline staff who are able to communicate in British Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Manual/Hands on. New staff will benefit from learning about deafness, the inequalities that exist in access to mainstream services and the impact of those barriers on our beneficiaries. Meetings are fully accessible so we welcome people from across the d/Deaf and hearing communities to apply. The role is based in Liverpool and you will need to be able to travel across Merseyside and surrounding areas.

How to apply

The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please click apply to be directed to the MSDP website to download the application pack.

If you have a query or would like to request an informal conversation with by phone or video call with the CEO, please follow the instructions on the last page of the recruitment pack to email the MSDP Recruitment Team.

The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent to help advance our mission: ensuring that no child faces mental health issues alone. This pivotal role will lead the development of a talent strategy that supports our organisational goals, ensuring we have the right people in the right roles at the right time, and fosters an inclusive, empowered workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver a comprehensive talent plan aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and mobilise our internal talent.
• Lead the development of succession planning and talent frameworks that support career growth, retention, and equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion action plan.
• Oversee Recruitment and Learning & Development functions to ensure a smooth, compliant onboarding and induction experience for new staff.
• Use data-driven insights to inform talent decisions and support workforce planning.

Essential Criteria:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in talent management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong understanding of Apprenticeship Levy regulations and apprenticeship programme standards.
• Track record of managing high-volume recruitment campaigns, particularly in peak periods such as the start of the academic year.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment and talent development best practices.
• Confidence using HR systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, L&D platforms and analytics tools.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 15th July 2025

1st Interview date: TBC

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.

If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision—fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development

- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity

- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement

- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact

What You’ll Bring:

- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector

- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you’re ready to lead with heart and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Head of Charity Development to work closely with the Deputy CEO to support change, diversification and transformation at Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH). This role will focus on:

• Managing and expanding our income generation streams through our corporate and community fundraising
• Enhancing our marketing, communications and positioning internally and externally
• Using data-led insights to transform our income across the organisation.

You will lead on income partnerships and corporate development, working with our Leadership Team across the organisation to expand our service portfolio. You will take responsibility for developing and deploying a new income generation strategy, with a passion to see more local funding sourced to support the work of MiMH and enable investment to underpin the ever-increasing demand in the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase and diversify our income generation, including corporate and community routes, through fundraising, marketing and insights
• Accountable for budget and financial targets to support income generation through fundraising, donations and corporate approach, ensuring sustainable development for MiMH
• Lead the creation and delivery of a new business, digital marketing and fundraising strategy for Mind in Mid Herts
• Deliver on strategic aims of income diversification for MiMH including sponsorships, donors and corporate partnerships
• Lead the development of clear positioning, brand and voice for MiMH; supporting internal and external communications
• Identify and develop a strong pipeline of business and partnership opportunities
• Work within the ethos, vision and values of the organisation

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Proven working experience in income generation with success
• Proven track record of converting opportunities into income streams
• Experience of developing and deploying an income generation strategy
• Successful track record of responding to bids and winning new business opportunities
• Recruiting, training and developing people
• Strategic relationship management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Driving licence and use of a car

For full details please see the application pack attached to this ad.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Rochester Bridge Trust in their search for a Head of Governance and Communication.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic and independent charity that has provided and maintained free-to-use crossings over the River Medway since 1399. Today, it continues this legacy with a net-zero approach and a strong charitable programme supporting engineering education, heritage, and the environment.

As Head of Governance & Communication, you will join the Senior Management Team and work closely with the Chief Executive (Bridge Clerk) to oversee a broad portfolio—including governance and trustee services, strategic communications, climate action, risk management, and organisational policy. You will be leading a small but dedicated team of professionals, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and delivery across your areas of responsibility.

Key requirements:

• Significant experience in a governance-focused role, including supporting Boards or Trustees at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of the UK charity sector, including Charity Commission guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of drafting policies, governance papers, agendas and minutes to a high standard.
• People management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of risk, environmental reporting, or external comms is highly desirable, but not essential.

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in an organisation that blends tradition with forward-thinking impact.

• Salary £65,000 per annum, plus great benefits.
• Working days Monday- Thursday, (office closed on Fridays)
• Permanent
• Location: Rochester, Kent. On site 4 days a week, with some flexibility to WFH in the future.

For more information, please submit your CV to

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

As the Head of Academic Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic department, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive learning environment. This role involves direct line management of the Academic Services and Student Services team as well as collaborating with the other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you’ll play a crucial role in formulating reports, monitoring performance metrics, implementing and overseeing academic policies to achieve our objectives.

This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a leading member of the leadership team. The role will require previous experience in a comparable management position in an academic setting, with extensive knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.

The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.

The Head of Academic Services acts as the expert in academic standards, oversight, programme management, student services and academic quality & compliance for the organisation and as such undertakes a senior responsibility within the smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day operations.

This role is about driving student success.