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Camden Disability Action (CDA) is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our mission as a leading user-led charity for Disabled people.
As COO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across the organisation, ensuring CDA delivers high-quality, accessible, and impactful services. You will translate our vision and strategy into effective day-to-day operations, driving performance, consistency, and continuous improvement across all areas of delivery.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees to support organisational strategy, governance, and long-term sustainability. You will bring strong strategic insight, alongside the ability to lead people, systems, and services with confidence and clarity.
You will have responsibility for core operational functions, including HR, Finance, Health & Safety, Data Protection, and Communications, as well as oversight of service delivery and contract management across CDA’s portfolio. You will ensure our infrastructure and processes are robust, compliant, efficient, and aligned to our values.
The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced leader, able to balance strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You will also act as deputy to the CEO when required, providing trusted leadership across the organisation.
Due to the nature of the Chief Operating Officer role and the space-based approach of the Greenwood Centre, it cannot be delivered remotely. The post requires regular in-person operational delivery. However, we are open to offering one day of remote working per week, where practical.
CDA is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled people, people from Black, Asian and other minoritised communities, LGBTQ+ people, and others who are underrepresented in the charity sector and leadership roles. We are also open to considering flexible working arrangements, including job shares, where this can support the successful delivery of the role.
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1. Background
Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.
2. Purpose of the Role
The HR and Admin Officer provide human resources and administrative support to ensure that project staffing, records, contractual documentation, scheduling, and general office administration are managed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policy and project requirements.
3. Terms of Reference
4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Human Resources administration
Administrative Support
Policy Compliance & Staff Support
5. Qualifications and Experience
6. Core Competencies
7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics
The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.
The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.
Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.
Sightsavers is looking for a bi-lingual HR and Talent Officer (English and French) to work within our HR Operations team
Salary: £28,992 to £34,108
Location: UK remote - with monthly travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Contract: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and mostly home working - within the UK
Sightsavers is an international charity working to prevent avoidable blindness, support equality for people with disabilities and advocate for change. We work in more than 30 countries worldwide, focusing on Africa and Asia.
We are seeking a bi-lingual (English and French) HR and Talent Officer to work within our busy HR Operations team and provide advice, guidance and support on all areas of the employee lifecycle from recruitment onwards, engaging with our c. 850 employees and stakeholders to creatively problem solve talent, people, contractual and legal issues.
About the role
This is an exciting role within the team and the postholder will actively engage in the use of our systems, lead on and support multiple HR Operations projects and deliver outcomes to a high standard for our inspirational colleagues located around the world.
Typical duties will include:
This is an involved and varied role. Please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
About you
We are looking for a proactive, service-driven and organised individual with experience in an HR Officer/ Advisor and Talent Acquisition environment or within a Shared Services role. To succeed in this role you will also have:
Please read the job description for full details of the essential knowledge and skills required for this role.
Next steps
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can visit our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) on a monthly basis. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and plan to schedule interviews in late June/ early July. Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete an assessment including French language, problem-solving and software skills. We reserve the right to end this advert early or to extend the deadline.
HR Business Partner
Calling all HR experts!
Anna Freud is seeking a HR Business Partner to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
Alongside our wider staff benefits, this is a great role for someone looking to build broad HR Business Partnering experience in a varied and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-connected People & Culture team, with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to organisation-wide projects and change activity, and build strong partnerships across Anna Freud. The role also offers opportunities for continued professional development through initiatives such as our Manager Development Programme, alongside opportunities to help shape the colleague experience and share ideas through forums such as the Employee Voice Forum.
What you’ll do
This is a varied and collaborative HR Business Partner role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders and managers across Anna Freud, helping shape people plans, provide expert advice and support teams to deliver their priorities in a way that reflects our values and supports a positive colleague experience.
What you’ll bring
This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, partnering with senior leaders and providing practical, people-focused advice in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll bring a broad HR generalist background, sound judgement and the confidence to support managers through both day-to-day people matters and wider organisational change.
Key details
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)
Contract type: Permanent
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 15 June 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 22 June 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held in-person/remotely in week commencing 6 July 2026
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
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Interim HR Business Partner
Location: Hybrid – London
Salary: £65,000, full time equivalent
MLC Partners are partnering with a highly respected national organisation to recruit an experienced and commercially minded HR Business Partner.
This is a significant strategic HR leadership opportunity, offering the chance to influence organisational direction, partner with Executive leaders, and drive transformational people initiatives across a complex, values-led environment.
Working closely with Executive Directors and senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters, helping to shape workforce strategy, organisational design, talent management, succession planning, leadership development and cultural transformation.
This role combines strategic business partnering with operational leadership and will suit an experienced HR professional who thrives in complex organisations undergoing change and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where people are genuinely at the heart of the strategy. You'll have the platform to shape organisational outcomes, influence senior decision-making and contribute to meaningful, long-term transformation.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the People Services team within the People and Culture Directorate at Arthritis UK as a People Information Officer. We are looking for a highly organised and customer focused individual to provide an advisory and administrative service to our people. This role is central to delivering an excellent employee and volunteer experience in relation to the employee and volunteer lifecycle.
About the role
You will be part of a team of People Information Officers that play a key role in supporting the people journey with involvement in all aspects of the employee and volunteer lifecycle, handling a wide range of administrative and advisory tasks.
This includes recruitment, onboarding induction, preparing contracts, processing contract changes and administering the leavers process. You will maintain accurate people data, ensure data integrity and confidentiality and act as a trusted first point of contact for managers, employees and volunteers.
About you
We would love to hear from if you:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.
Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.
We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the citywide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education and research agendas in Manchester and more widely building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact and Parliamentary influencing. Our core values are: care, partnership, dignity, partnership, anti-stigma and rights-based.
Key responsibilities
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the key senior staff leader for the charity. You will lead the team to ensure they have the resources, frameworks, and support to effect smooth day-to-day running of our frontline support service. You will provide a strong business management focus, through supporting the financial process, overall metrics and reporting, day to day HR and input for the external Payroll Team, Health and Safety, appropriate working conditions, and strategic planning and communications.
As the senior lead you will also facilitate and support the Board of Trustees to develop and lead strategic development objectives and plans for transformation, and ensure the delivery and implementation of the charity’s overall strategy and specific focused strategies. You will develop and manage strategic relationships with stakeholders including Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value funders and partners, and high-value and donors. You will also plan and lead fundraising strategies.
You will be a key external interface for our community and partners. You will do this by:
Staff/Board Leadership and Governance:
Line managing a current team of operations staff, including those supporting the recruitment, training, and management of a large team of volunteers.
Building team spirit and employee engagement and offer.
Leading and delivering regular staff performance and development reviews.
Developing and delivering robust metrics and reporting to the board and staff team, through consistent monthly and quarterly reporting packs to the board of trustees.
Ensuring all staff and volunteers are familiar and engaged with the charity’s long-term goals and objectives, and know how their work helps to implement these on the ground. Leading the development of induction packages and ongoing offers for staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for writing, implementation, and update of institutional policies as needed to staff and volunteers.
Leading targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to maximise core delivery capacity through volunteer roles and prioritise staffing capacity to core charity operations.
Ensure policies are kept current.
Ensure recording and management of absence/leave.
Ensure Health and Safety aspects of all organisational operations are compliant, in collaboration with the Board sponsor.
Manage day to day financial input, through the Xero app, and ensure accurate and up-to-date financial reporting for the Board/Treasurer. This includes administering monthly payroll requests.
Oversee training and personal development plans for staff and volunteers, as appropriate.
Working with the Chair of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic plan and structural development objectives.
Develop and implement ongoing plans and actions to ensure operationally-appropriate and safe office, warehouse, and working spaces.
Lead on development, modelling, and maintenance of service delivery standards, quality control, and ensuring frontline teams have the appropriate resources, support, and frameworks to deliver high quality and consistent support offers.
Foodbank Management:
Support the Operations and Project Lead to deliver the smooth running of food bank sessions across multiple centres, ensuring an excellent standard of service across all centres, and seeking to continually develop our service in line with our goals to support the largest number of people with the best support we can while working to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
Develop and build a new Delivery Strategy with the Chair of Trustees and Operations and Project Lead.
Support the Operations and Project Lead and Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to safely store and maintain optimal stock levels, maximise food donation levels and reduce food spend, develop and maintain relationships with community donors, and record incoming and outgoing stock, with the aim of ensuring that all centres are well stocked to provide as many varied, balanced, and nutritious and culturally-appropriate food parcels as necessary.
Ensure compliance with the procedures set out in Manchester Central Foodbank’s policies, the Trussell Trust’s Operating Manual, and relevant statutory requirements at all times.
Ensure our food bank centres provide a safe and dignified environment for clients, free from discrimination, judgement, and stigma.
Strategy and External Relationships:
Working with the Chair of Trustees on development, monitoring, and implementation of the core charity strategy and sub-strategies. Ensuring the involvement and participation of the food bank’s staff, volunteers, external partners, and service users in all strategic planning and decision making, where appropriate.
Support the Operations and Project Lead to work build strong relationships with referral partners and wider community and statutory networks of collaborators and support to ensure that our service users are able to access the maximum amount of support before, during, and after accessing our service to minimise the length and severity of financial crisis, maximise their incomes, and provide pathways to ongoing and longer-term support.
Play an active role in strategic and convening spaces around our city and neighbourhoods to present the foodbank’s approach, bring more partners into our network, and influence policy and funding frameworks.
Develop and manage a Corporate Relationships and Social Value strategy, including communications, networking, and relationship management.
Lead on directing the charity’s external communications, including social media, in person, newsletters, company visits, and other content.
Manage internal communications, including developing and delivering two-way team briefings with the board and staff/volunteers, biannual town halls or away days with board members and staff/volunteers, newsletters, and an open and collaborative, person-focused, and developmental culture within the organisation.
About you
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
5 years’ experience of leading a similar profiled charity or organisation and successful Board interaction.
Experience of leading successful transformation and change for a charity and a strong developmental mindset and focus.
Have led a team of 5 or more staff members to successful performance, demonstrating experience of coaching and individual development skills.
Experience in developing and leading successful and engaged volunteering programmes and support.
Full valid driving licence.
Proven experience of leading the development and delivery of strategy and sub-strategies to successful conclusion and fashioning evidenced business cases for current and new development projects.
Leading multiple complex projects or services, balancing the needs and interests of a range of stakeholders.
Experience of implementing rigorous reporting and evaluation practices on operations.
Experience of managing day-to-day financial administration and reporting.
Evidence of delivering clear metric dashboards and reports.
Experience of high-quality implementation of Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and a leadership practice that centres care for staff, volunteers, and service users. Safeguarding lead qualification is desirable but will provide training if not.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in HR processes and management.
Experience in building and delivering strategic plans.
Proven experience of effective problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
A good working knowledge of the social welfare and political landscape in Manchester – or demonstrable experience in similar expertise and networking and an openness to learn and develop sector-specific knowledge.
A nuanced and sensitive understanding of the complex reasons people attend food banks.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge:
Partnering with and building relationships with Council, NHS, and other statutory partners and funders, corporate and social value partners and funders, high net worth donors, and fundraising through grant applications and individual/community donors.
Experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and views.
Experience of handling safeguarding incidents, follow-ups, and debriefs with staff, volunteers, and service users.
Demonstrated success in delivering communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including social media and press content and campaigns.
Personal Skills and Attributes:
An individual who embodies the values of Manchester Central Foodbank in their core professional practice and personal approach to their work.
An empathetic and care-centred approach and the ability to centre the experience and outcomes of people from marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds in core decision-making and prioritisation.
A leader who takes ownership, accountability, and responsibility to drive an organisation and team forward with a developmental mindset.
A highly self-motivated and proactive person who centres collaboration and consensus with the staff team, volunteers and Board of Trustees in their approach.
Able to develop strategy and plans and translate strategy to actionable delivery and developmental projects.
A high level of literacy and communication.
A high level of numeracy and ability to analyse data.
Strong leadership attributes to build engagement and performance with the team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, persuade, and coach staff and volunteers.
Excellent personal organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BMT is a small, agile charity growing its team, establishing a permanent office, and widening its national impact. This is a critical moment to join and help shape its future. We are seeking a proactive, collaborative senior leader who is equally comfortable with high-level direction and hands-on delivery - someone who gets things done, brings people with them, and acts consistently in the best interests of the organisation and the communities it serves. The COO will ensure BMT's finances, HR, operations, and administration run smoothly, whilst implementing robust systems and preparing the organisation for its next stage of growth.
About the British Muslim Trust
The British Muslim Trust is a UK-registered charity that provides confidential support and safe reporting for victims of anti‑Muslim hate across the UK, research and advocacy. BMT is dedicated to empowering communities through transformational support and to robustly monitor and record anti-Muslim hostility, hate crime and incidents. At the heart of the British Muslim Trust are grassroots communities around the country - the charity aims to connect with the most vulnerable - especially young people and women – who are most affected by anti-Muslim hostility.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,750 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job Purpose
The Director of Finance and Operations plays an important role within the College, providing strategic leadership, oversight and development of a portfolio of corporate support functions. This includes finance, membership, HR, IT and facilities.
This role has responsibility for a team of 8 members of staff and also forms a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, taking corporate responsibility for the overall direction and operational management of the College.
Main responsibilities
1. To lead the strategic and operational management of our finance function
Provide strategic leadership and quality assurance for the annual budgeting and forecasting process, delivered by the Financial Controller and finance team
Review and challenge monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial performance reports prepared by the Financial Controller, working closely with budget holders
Present financial reports and analysis to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees to underpin informed discussion and decision-making
Oversee, develop and maintain effective finance systems to reflect best practice and to help ensure timely and accurate figures
Provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees that appropriate systems and controls are in place to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Provide executive oversight of the annual audit and statutory reporting process led by the Financial Controller, including the production of the annual report, working closely with auditors and ensuring that any management control points are implemented promptly
Lead trustee engagement on investment strategy and monitor investment performance
Support the operation of the College’s trading subsidiary
Co-ordinate the College’s use of restricted funds, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
2. To foster individual and organisational development
Monitor and develop our organisational culture, championing our values at every opportunity
Empower staff and teams to actively inform the direction of the College and our activities
Oversee the delivery of our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, evaluating progress against key metrics
Support the implementation and delivery of our new strategy from 2027.
3. To oversee other areas of our corporate support function
Oversee our membership strategy to support sustained growth, identifying new opportunities to develop our offer to UK and international members
Lead on operational and contractual efficiencies and service improvement programmes including IT and facilities management, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation, raising productivity, and delivering value for money
Oversee all aspects of our HR function, including learning and development, in line with our values and behaviours framework, and new organisational strategy from 2027.
Oversee the robust management of risk, data protection, and health & safety compliance.
4. To lead the department
Lead and support the team, including through the identification and delivery of professional development opportunities
Establish individual and team objectives linked to our strategic priorities, monitoring and holding colleagues to account for delivery
Share key updates with the team on a regular basis and champion the department’s work internally
Ensure rigorous financial management and long-term forecasting to ensure departmental and College-wide sustainability
Support and provide strategic insight to committees, including the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
Establish appropriate structures and processes to drive forward key projects, including collaborative working across the College and evaluating success against identified metrics.
5. To be an active member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Provide leadership and support across the organisation, ensuring consistency of operation, high standards of service and driving a one-team approach
Agree organisation-wide policies and procedures and ensure their correct implementation
Assume corporate responsibility for trustee and senior leadership decisions
Role model our organisational values and behaviours at every opportunity
To undertake other duties as required:
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive
Some travel may be required, including attendance at our annual congress. Working outside normal hours may also be needed from time to time on key projects
Person specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
A CCAB-qualified accountant, with at least five years of experience in a senior leadership role
Detailed knowledge of charity financial management, budget preparation and reporting, risk, GDPR and health and safety
Experience of leading successful growth, such as through the delivery of a membership or fundraising strategy, alongside high levels of organisational productivity and efficiency
Experience of delivering against challenging performance targets, and of managing others to do so
Experience of HR, IT and Facilities management
Skills and Abilities
Ambitious, dynamic, values-driven leader with established leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Successful track record of achieving results in a leadership role
Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach when required
Ability to present and write clear reports for non-financial managers, trustees and committee members
Highly developed influencing, persuading & communication skills
Sound understanding of systems management, including accountancy software and CRM
Ability to innovate, recognise challenges, analyse problems and apply effective solutions
Personal Qualities (Attributes)
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
Commitment to own continuing professional development
To champion the specialty and improve the health of those with eye conditions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Involve Northwest is an innovative, community-based organisation with an approach that is grounded in our core belief that the services we offer are free, confidential, and are motivated for public benefit, and not profit.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.
Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week (to be discussed)
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (FTE) Depending on experience
Reporting To: Board of Directors
Responsible For: Operations & HR Director, Finance Manager and supporting Consultants.
This role is subject to a DBS check and subscription to the update service in line with the internal Safer Recruitment Policy.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the organisation, establish its standards, and represent it as the public face and ambassador.
Serve as the organisation’s figurehead while strengthening and expanding relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders.
Define the strategic direction in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
Implement the strategic plan and drive sustainable organisational growth.
Provide strong financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation, and asset management.
Prioritise and advance the diversification of funding streams with overall accountability.
Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance including GDPR, H&S, Safeguarding, Charity Governance.
Build and develop a strong workforce while fostering a unified, one-team culture.
Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities
Lead the organisation, providing direct line management to the Operations and Human Resources Director, Finance Manager and Consultants.
Deliver strong, visible leadership across the organisation.
Accountable for shaping, influencing, and delivering both internal and external operational strategies.
Maintain strategic oversight of existing contracts and services, ensuring effective delivery and performance.
Develop, monitor, and review key operational resources, including business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.
Strategic Responsibilities
Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.
Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.
Identify the opportunities for collaboration and diversification.
Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
Reviewing all aspects of service provision and the roles of Involve Northwest personnel.
Oversee management of Involve Northwest assets, including any buildings.
Assist in identifying new premises and the basis upon which they are occupied (purchased/leased) in the context of Involve Northwest’s needs.
Lead on organisational change; provide governance around internal resources, communication and marketing, and growth.
Lead on all funding opportunities, including the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.
Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.
Partnerships Management
Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate. Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.
The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s influence within our network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision.
You would also be expected to identify, explore, and develop new partnerships outside Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with organisations in both the public and private sectors.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.
Company Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate and work in line with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015, the Companies Act, Charity Law and UK GDPR.
Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures.
Represent the charity in the best manner.
Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.
Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.
Work within Involve Northwest’s practice standards.
Person Specification – Essential
Experience
Significant experience in a senior management role.
Development of a strategy with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.
Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.
The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.
Track record in delivering business change.
Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing
Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.
Significant experience in overseeing bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.
Strong decision-making skills.
Budget management experience.
Developing communication and delivery strategies.
Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.
Proven track record in change management.
Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.
The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.
Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.
Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.
Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
Personal Attributes
Innovative thinking.
A belief in the Organisation’s service delivery and objectives.
Enthusiasm and a catalyst to motivate others.
Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example
Good communication skills with excellent people skills
Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.
The ability to deliver honest feedback in a direct but emotionally intelligent way.
Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.
Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.
Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.
High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.
Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.
As a community-focused employer who values the health and well-being of our employees, Involve Northwest encourages a positive work-life balance and actively supports our staff so they can better support the community.
We offer a range of benefits to fulfil this, including:
· 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
· Birthday Day Off
· Company Pension & Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months)
· Extra days of annual leave for service loyalty
Please note this role is subject to a 6-month probation period, 2 satisfactory references, right to work and DBS check.
Involve Northwest is committed to the welfare and safety of all individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. We recognise our responsibility to protect the well-being of children, young people, and adults who may come into contact with our charity and its projects. We have a clear Safer Recruitment Policy in place, which is applied to all staff, including third-party individuals and volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a leading membership body who are the voice of the world’s solar energy industry - in the search for an exciting new addition to the team; a People and Culture Officer.
This international non-profit organisation with headquarters in London, represents national, regional and international associations, as well as leading solar sector corporations. It aims to enable solar energy to deliver on the promise of clean, distributed power, economic development and energy access.
Joining a small, proactive and collaborative team, the People and Culture Officer will work closely with the Operations Lead and CEO as the organisation’s HR expert. Initially, the role will focus on recruitment and onboarding to support the organisation’s strategic growth. Over time, there will be scope to develop the People and Culture function more broadly. The successful candidate will have experience in recruitment, HR administration or people operations, alongside a strong understanding of UK HR and employment practices and a relevant qualification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools is essential, and experience supporting remote or international teams would be advantageous. Experience working within a non-profit, membership or international organisation would also be desirable.
You will bring solid HR experience and confidence, with CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience). Experience within a not-for-profit or scale-up environment would be highly beneficial. Alongside technical expertise, key to success in this role will be strong interpersonal skills, including initiative, proactivity, ownership, accountability, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders.
This role is offered on a three-day-per-week basis, with flexibility around working patterns. It is fully remote, with occasional meetings in Canary Wharf; travel expenses for these will be reimbursed.
Please apply in the first instance and we will contact suitable candidates for further conversations.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
About Us
Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together. We drive inclusive parental engagement by partnering with schools and leading the sector through learning what works.
By partnering with primary schools, we support thousands of families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Our child-led videos and hands-on family activities replace traditional homework. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively.
We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.
About the Role
The Operations Coordinator will play a key role across the charity, supporting the smooth running of Learning with Parents’ core functions during a period of growth and enabling the team to effectively deliver our programmes and achieve impact for disadvantaged families.
In particular, they will assist the Operations team with HR and recruitment processes, providing additional administrative capacity and supporting our finance functions. They will also provide essential administrative support for the Schools team, including supporting with responding parent and teacher queries, maintaining CRM systems and issuing invoices.
Core areas of responsibility
Financial Systems
HR Support
Programme Support
Administrative Support
Office Management
About You
A successful Operations Coordinator will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact.
Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience:
Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential:
Our values
Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.
Ambition - We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with
Collaboration - We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together
Exploration - We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work
Innovation - We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress
Integrity - We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency
Supportive environment - We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone
Apply directly on our website
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help us protect the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and strengthen SEND Support in law
Job title: Head of Finance and Resources
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with occasional travel to our office in Takeley, Essex, and other locations in England for events and meetings)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week considered)
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)
Who we are
IPSEA is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to provide strategic leadership and operational management across IPSEA’s finance, HR and Fundraising functions, ensuring the charity has robust financial management, effective systems, and sustainable infrastructure to deliver its mission. This role focuses on organisational management, financial integrity and coordination across functions, rather than providing specialist Fundraising or HR expertise.
This is a hands-on role. While the postholder leads on financial strategy, planning and control, they are also responsible for delivering key financial processes and day to day operations. The role oversees key organisational functions including HR and fundraising.
They line manage the Finance Administrator, HR Manager and Fundraising Manager, ensuring alignment, coordination and effective use of organisational resources across the organisation.
Professional expertise and delivery within HR and fundraising remain the responsibility of the relevant managers. The role does not carry responsibility for income generation targets but ensures robust financial and operational support for fundraising activity.
As Head of Finance and Resources, you will be responsible for:
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
You’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with a strong understanding and experience of charity finance, SORP, compliance, risk management and governance.
Significantly experienced in charity finance and financial management or organisational resources, you will be able to prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports and support budgeting and longer-term financial planning.
You will have experience of managing and motivating staff while working with senior leadership teams and/or trustees.
You have strong organisational and analytical skills and can analyse financial information and translate it for non-financial stakeholders. Experience improving systems, processes or digital infrastructure would be preferred but is not essential.
It would be desirable if you had experience overseeing HR, fundraising or wider operational functions, or managing multi-disciplinary teams.
IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.
What we can offer you
To apply
Please visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 15 June 2026
First-round interviews: week commencing 22 June 2026 in either London or our offices in Takeley (to be confirmed)
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to shape the future of people leadership across a major national charity? Are you an experienced People Director who has led at senior level in a complex organisation and knows how to turn strategy into delivery? Can you bring the clarity, pace and judgement needed to lead a broad People function spanning operations, talent, reward, workforce planning and people insight?
Reporting to the Executive Director of People and Culture, we are looking for a Director of People to lead and integrate our People function, ensuring we have the right structures, capability and culture in place to deliver our organisational priorities. This is a senior leadership role for someone who has already operated at Director level, with direct experience of leading and managing a senior People/HR team. You will bring strong experience from a charity or not-for-profit organisation or a personal connection to the Armed Forces Community through service, family or lived experience.
We will only be considering candidates who are able to evidence the following criteria. Please See the Job Descriptions for more information:
- CIPD qualification at MCIPD or FCIPD level.
- Operated at Director level, with responsibility for leading a People/HR function in a complex organisation.
- Directly leading and managing a senior People/HR team.
- Significant experience working within a charity/not-for-profit organisation or a personal connection to the Armed Forces Community (serving, veteran, reservist, spouse/partner or family member).
- London-based, hub worker (2 days per week in London).
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the organisation’s People strategy, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities and future capability needs
- Oversee a full People function including HR operations, business partnering, talent, reward, learning and people data
- Act as a key advisor to the Executive team on workforce planning, organisational design, change and people risk
- Build strong leadership capability across the organisation and ensure managers are equipped to lead their teams effectively
- Use data, insight and evidence to shape decisions and improve organisational performance
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will have the opportunity to shape how we attract, develop and retain our people, while strengthening leadership capability and driving a consistent, high-quality people experience across the organisation. You will be joining at a time where there is real focus on building for the future, giving you space to influence, modernise and make a visible difference.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub, with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub. Please note that this in-person requirement is non-negotiable. Outside of these days, there is flexibility to work remotely/from home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through


