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Around 84,000 children in England live in care. 7 in 10 children experience a change in where they live, where they go to school, or who their social worker is each year and 1 in 3 care-experienced young people become homeless within 2 years of leaving care.
Our client is the national charity that’s here to support every child and young person with experience of the care system. They listen to care-experienced young people to understand what’s not working, and together, they fight to make change happen.
It’s a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. Our client have grown in recent years and are in a stable position to increase our impact and ensure a better care experience for children and young people across national systems. They have recently developed a new strategy and refreshed their brand to strengthen their voice. Our client have sustainable funding and a warm, welcoming culture with a growing team of passionate experts committed to transforming outcomes for care-experienced young people.
Chief Executive Officer
Location: London/Hybrid working that ensures the best leadership of the charity. Likely to be at least one day a week in the London office plus key stakeholder meetings.
Salary: £90,000 to £95,000
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an ambitious organisation, looking to grow the scale, reach and impact of their work. Building on the organisation’s effective work, well-respected reputation and solid financial position, the CEO will work alongside the highly skilled Board and their passionate team to drive the organisation's strategy.
As CEO, you will:
- Maximise the organisation’s impact to deliver a better care experience for children and young people across national systems.
- Provide inspiring leadership in accordance with our client’s values and shape an inclusive culture of high support, achievement and collaboration.
- Oversee operations, campaigning and fundraising to ensure delivery, influence and income are maximised.
Our client are looking to appoint a passionate and ambitious leader who brings:
- Experience of operating at strategic level (CEO or senior director), with inspirational leadership skills.
- A track record of enhancing reach and increasing impact within the charitable sector.
- Experience of reviewing scope and scale of delivery at a strategic level.
- Experience of acting as an ambassador and engaging with high level external stakeholders.
Our client are determined to create a truly inclusive, equitable workplace. They know this is an ongoing journey - and they're fully committed to it. As a charity supporting children in care and care leavers, they actively encourage applications from people with care experience as they know how vital their perspectives are within their team. They're also committed to building a diverse team that reflects the young people they serve, and especially welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and diverse ethnic backgrounds.
For further details about this exciting role and how to apply, please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter’.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 15th June
Interviews with Prospectus: 23rd - 26th June
Engagement meeting with Chair, Leadership Team and Youth Panel: 30th June & 1st July
Interviews with Client: Friday 11th July
Training and Consultancy Manager
Salary: £38,655-£41,841 (£43,091-£46,643 London)
Contract: Initial two years fixed term
Closing date: 10:00 6th June 2025
Interviews: 16th June 2025
*please note - the role is home-based but with regular travel across England.
Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) is the national charity supporting practitioners, policymakers and people with lived experience to transform services and systems for people facing multiple disadvantage - a combination of experiences including poverty, trauma, homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill health and contact with the criminal justice system.
Following an exciting period of growth in our support to local areas, we are now looking for an ambitious and effective person to join our team as Training and Consultancy Manager.
As Training and Consultancy Manager, you will help us achieve our mission for people facing multiple disadvantage by:
- Developing, coordinating and helping to deliver our training programmes,
- Leading on sales, marketing and new business for training and consultancy,
- Contributing to our commercial strategy,
- Acting as a valued and active team member.
We are seeking someone with experience of sales and marketing in a similar environment, alongside knowledge and experience related to multiple disadvantage, allowing you to deliver some aspects of our training as required. You will be highly organised, commercially minded and able to work closely with team members and associates who also deliver training and consultancy work.
You will join a small and committed team working with more than 50 local areas, and build deep relationships with local areas across the MEAM Approach network and beyond.
MEAM values and prioritises different perspectives and all lived experience and as such we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, people with experience of multiple disadvantage and people with convictions.
If you feel this role is for you, please visit the Team -> Jobs section on our website for a full recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
I’m looking to speak to a Content Manager who will join a fantastic health charity, and produce high quality, compelling and insight-driven content for use across multiple channels to raise the profile the charity and their impact. This includes a strong focus on video and multimedia content, written stories and blogs as well as leading their successful podcast production. This is a fantastic role, where you can really help shape narrative, work with people with lived experience to share their story through video production, digital content and creative writing.
Relationship building is key in this role, you will manage the Multimedia Content Producer, work closely with storytellers on commissioned projects and support teams across the entire charity, including Fundraising, Campaigns, Clinical and Service Delivery. You will also manage agencies and freelancers.
As Content Manager you will;
· Work with the Head of Brand and Marketing to develop and deliver the content strategy; assessing content production needs across the charity, generating content ideas with the wider team and managing content production – with the aim to maximise opportunities to communicate the impact of charity’s work.
· Video creation
· Blogs and written content
· Podcast- lead on production and delivery
· Photography- maintain the image library
I’d love to hear from established Content Manager’s with experience planning and implementing content strategies, strong experience of managing video production agencies, outstanding interviewing, copywriting and digital skills. You will bring line management expertise, and it’s highly desirable you have worked within the charity or not for profit sector.
· Salary £40,500- £43,000
· Full-time, permanent
· Hybrid- 1 day a week in the Central/ East London office, 4 days from home.
· Great benefits, include 33 days annual leave, plus bank hols, 8% pension contribution.
Please get in touch now to avoid disappointment, the role has a firm closing date of Friday 30th May.
Interviews to take place 9th, 10th (online) and 18th June (in-person).
Looking for a Mid-September start date.
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.
Audience Insight Researcher – 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Closing Date: 29th May
Contract: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension
Interviews: 16th June
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement explaining why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
Are you ready to use your expertise as a market researcher to deliver truly actionable insights that will help Alzheimer's Society drive the change needed for people affected by dementia?
Do you have the skills and passion to make a difference through research, supporting one of the UK's most pressing health and social care challenges?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audience Insight Researcher to join the Audience Insight team at Alzheimer's Society on a fixed-term contract. We are looking for an exceptional individual with proven experience in designing, conducting, and delivering qualitative and quantitative ad hoc primary research projects. The focus of this role is on producing clear, insight-led recommendations that support teams across the organisation in making evidence-based decisions.
The Audience Insight team operates as a hybrid internal agency and consultancy, leading transformative market research that shapes strategic direction. Our work spans a wide range of audiences, including supporters, service users and the public, and includes both primary research and analysis of secondary data sources. We also partner with trusted external agencies on key large-scale research initiatives.
All our projects are insight-driven and strategically aligned, providing high-quality consultation rooted in a deep understanding of the needs and priorities of internal stakeholders.
You will:
- Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative market research projects.
- Project manage throughout the project lifecycle.
- Determine the appropriate methodology to meet the project objectives, budget & deadlines.
- Design questionnaires and discussion guides.
- Conduct qualitative interviews and moderate group discussions.
- Programme surveys to be conducted with supporters.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
- Lead on the evaluation of data from market research tracking projects.
- Write reports that provide insight and actionable recommendations.
- Present to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with colleagues on the Audience Insight team to deliver market research and reporting excellence.
- Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Build relationships with and manage external partners.
- Manage ongoing MR projects.
- Ensure market research conforms with all GDPR, compliance and information governance, as well as the MRS Code of Conduct.
About You
You are:
- Passionate about championing the diverse needs of people affected by dementia.
- Proficient in designing, conducting, and analysing both qualitative and quantitative market research.
- An experienced qualitative moderator, confident in facilitating engaging discussions.
- Skilled at producing insightful, story-led reports that communicate findings.
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Detail-oriented, with a meticulous approach to your work
- Proficient in the MS Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Experienced in survey programming tools (e.g., Forsta, SmartSurveys) – desirable.
- Knowledgeable about the MRS Code of Conduct, GDPR, and data protection regulations.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive working environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn and develop.
Role: Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition)
Closing date: 23/05/2025
Interview date: TBC
Hybrid working (8 office days per month)
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
Taking a leading role as part of the Individual Giving management team, you play an important part in helping to achieve a step change in the growth of the net voluntary income of St John. The role will work closely across Individual Giving and the wider Fundraising Directorate to develop an evolving supporter acquisition strategy that will aim to recruit new supporters with a focus on digital. The role needs to focus on managing the implementation of the strategy including using insight and data to develop, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate campaigns across a range of channels, with a cutting edge and contemporary approach whilst staying current with the continuously changing legislation and support climate. Responsibilities include working with agencies and suppliers to project manage the full cycle of direct marketing campaigns.
About You
- Significant experience in a third sector direct marketing role
- Track record in managing effective digital campaigns on a national or regional basis
- Experience of using fundraising databases e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Dynamics or similar
- Extensive experience of using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS
- Experience of leading a revenue generating team, including generation of six figure acquisition income
About the Role
- Oversee the supporter acquisition programme, taking responsibility for outstanding donor recruitment with the highest standard of quality and compliance and ensuring a diverse programme mix; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand.
- Develop an annual plan of acquisition activity; monitoring and analysing all campaign results, with ongoing test and learn mechanisms in place to drive continuous improvement and making recommendations for future activity to effectively maximise income and ROI
- Working collaboratively with key fundraising and data teams; lead the development and continuous improvement of new supporter product development
- Strong agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating to contract and routine performance reviews
- Lead on all KPI tracking, trend analysis and interrogation of results at all levels; including programme optimisation to ensure targets are met and contingency planning as required.
- Work closely with key colleagues across individual giving and in other directorates to ensure they are involved in relevant aspects of acquisition activity
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
SolarAid is recruiting for a Director of Finance & Organisational Effectiveness to lead our finance function and enhance operational excellence across our charity and social enterprise group. The position is full-time, based in the UK, with hybrid working arrangements. The salary offered is £60,000 to £68,000 depending on experience.
As a key strategic partner to the CEO and a core member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the direction and performance of SolarAid and our social enterprise SunnyMoney. This role oversees finance, planning, IT, facilities, HR liaison, policy, and governance – ensuring strong systems and structures support our mission to achieve 100% energy access for the hardest to reach communities across Sub-Saharan Africa,
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with senior-level charity finance experience, excellent analytical and leadership skills, and a strong track record in organisational operations and governance.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the role.
Closing Date for Applications: May 21st, 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an individual who has a strong interest in health and social care, and a passion for effective and impactful communications. You will be experienced in shaping communications strategies and campaigns, consistently creating engaging content across various channels for a range of audiences. We are looking for someone who can work effectively with people, both within their organisation and beyond, to maintain good relationships and to support them in delivering their communications outputs and objectives. The candidate will be both organised and adaptable, holding themselves and their work to high standards of accuracy and clarity.
Healthwatch is the local champion for health and social care. Public Voice currently delivers local Healthwatch services in three London boroughs: Croydon, Haringey, and Hounslow. The Local Healthwatch Communications Manager manages and delivers engaging, relevant, accessible and informative communications and content across all our local Healthwatch services. The role will help deliver an important component of local Healthwatch’s statutory functions to a high standard, as well as amplifying the voice and reach of our Healthwatch services among their local communities and key stakeholders.
We translate the insights and needs of people into actions to improve public services, leading to reduced inequalities and improved outcomes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We have partnered with a fantastic charity client who are looking for an Interim Senior Community Fundraising Manager to join their team for an initial 9 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a national community fundraising team to achieve ambitious income targets from diverse supporters and national initiatives.
- Develop and deliver a community fundraising programme for year-on-year growth through excellent supporter experiences and new supporter engagement.
- Lead volunteer recruitment, development, and retention to maximise their fundraising impact.
- Build strong internal and external relationships to identify and secure new opportunities.
- Be the senior lead for all community fundraising activity.
- Act as a positive ambassador, upholding organisational values.
- Contribute to setting targets, monitoring budgets, and reporting performance.
- Train and develop the team, embedding organisational values.
- Collaborate with other teams to maximise fundraising and support engagement.
- Lead and attend key fundraising events.
- Support the development of supporter journeys and team recruitment.
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and maintain accurate records.
Person Specifications:
- Significant experience in line management and fundraising, within community or regional settings.
- Demonstrable success in new supporter acquisition and budget management.
- Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with diverse individuals.
- Results-oriented with a strong focus on supporter satisfaction.
- Adaptable, creative, and analytical thinker.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Experience managing remote teams and working with volunteers (beneficial).
- Understanding of CRM systems and strategic planning
- Demonstrates inclusive leadership and the ability to motivate diverse teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport across different backgrounds.
- Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in varied environments and adapt personal style.
What’s on Offer:
£189.72 daily pay + £23.61 daily holiday pay (£213.33 total PAYE) Full-time opportunity A flexible working set up.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button on our website.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Location: Home/ Remote based.
Salary: £16,500-18,000 per annum (FTE £33,000-£36,000 per annum)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Officer – Communications (Air Quality) to join our ambitious Clean Air Team and create inspiring content to help raise public awareness and influence government policy at a crucial time.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will work with the Clean Air Team to gather content for a monthly newsletter and other communication channels. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the proven ability to convey complex issues across a wide range of audiences.
You will have knowledge of how to create compelling content for external and internal communications, including some knowledge of social media trends/algorithms. You will also have an understanding of the importance of, and experience in, engaging people from a diverse range of backgrounds and communities to build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
We are recruiting for a Pipeline and Contract Support Coordinator to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Pipeline and Contract Support Coordinator
Location: Homeworking with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £34,093.64 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Refuge’s Development Team. The team focuses on working collaboratively with local and national commissioners to secure statutory funding for our national network of domestic abuse and gender-based violence/violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services; this involves competitive commissioning for all our services.
We are seeking a Pipeline and Contract Support Coordinator to support future sustainability, growth and development for Refuge within the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector. You will work as part of a dynamic Development Team, developing and coordinating our pipeline of new opportunities, and provide contract support for the grants and contracts that are held in the Development Team.
The post holder will be influential in securing new services and retaining existing services, which result in positive and lasting change for women and their children. Your role will primarily entail horizon scanning for new opportunities, maintaining a pipeline to monitor all relevant opportunities nationally, tracking commissioning trends, and ensuring that the team have all the relevant information required to assess new opportunities and make recommendations to Refuge’s Senior Leadership Team. You will also be required to support the collection, analysis and submission of the KPI data returns for the grants and contracts held within the Development Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience of the development function within this specialist sector.
Closing date: 9.00am on 5 June 2025
Interview date: 17 June 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
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Are you someone who is passionate about social justice for women? Do you want to use your positive and collaborative energy to support a well loved charity that makes a real difference to the lives of local people and communities of south London? Join Pecan as our Women's Service Community Advocate, and help us enable women in Southwark and Lewisham to access trauma informed advocacy, support, advice and signposting services with a focus on mental health, finance and debt, housing, and substance use.
We offer 1:1 Advocacy and Casework to women who are exiting the criminal justice system, women at risk of entering the criminal justice system, and other women at multiple disadvantage with complex needs in the boroughs of Southwark and Lewisham. Our hub spaces provide a safe space for women in the boroughs, where they can make new social connections and build their confidence through our programme of workshops.
You will be co-located in Women’s Hubs in Southwark and Lewisham, providing support to women in the community and those leaving custody, and assisting them to access wider-borough services. By providing 1:1 advocacy for your clients, you will assist the organisation in transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.
Main Responsibilities:
- Client Care: Provide advocacy, emotional and practical support to women referred to our services.
- Communication: Use a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with service-users, prison and probation staff, external organisations, and the general public.
- Administration: Maintain accurate, confidential service-user records of interaction, interventions, and contact details.
Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):
- Thorough understanding of disadvantages specifically faced by women and strong commitment to achieving equality for women
- Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to sensitively manage issues arising with clients
- Ability to communicate and motivate both verbally and in written media
- Ability to competently use a range of ICT packages
Desirable knowledge/expertise
- Experience of providing advocacy / support / case work
- A relevant qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of prison and/or probation services
- Broad experience of dealing with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
Please read the Job Description for more information.
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 9th June 2025, Details TBC
Start Date: ASAP
To apply please submit your CV and a short Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification by the deadline.
Please note that applications that do not contain both the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. If you would like to discuss needs or adjustments to the recruitment process, we would be happy to support you. Please direct all recruitment queries to our careers email address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job purpose
This is an exciting time to join Action for ME. With developments in research and policy alongside delivering services which are in high demand, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. You will be responsible for overseeing operational programme design and delivery, reporting of progress, and measuring the impact of all Action for ME work to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow. You will also assist the Chief Executive in implementing the organisational strategy, and by adapting and evolving delivery models on the ground. As you will have operational management and oversight for our Healthcare Services and hold the Designated Safeguarding Lead role for the organisation, you will bring considerable services-related experience at a management and leadership level. The Chief Executive will focus predominately on external matters and therefore you must have experience of managing an organisation to achieve high quality programmes with evidenced impact and motivated teams. You will act for the Chief Executive on topics, as agreed, and deputise during their absence.
Key duties
1. Leadership
- Ensure that children and adults with ME are at the heart of everything we do through meaningful engagement and participation to influence all aspects of our work.
- Deputise for the CEO and represent and promote the Charity at national meetings and events.
- Deputise for the CEO during periods of absence, and in relation to specific matters, issues or elements of operation as delegated from time to time by the CEO, ensuring a consistency of approach and decisions aligned with the organisation’s objectives.
- With the CEO and HR Business Partner, lead on implementing the People and Culture Strategy and ensuring our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging plan is achieved.
- To provide support, leadership and coaching to the Management Team to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and development of the Charity.
- Contribute to the development of the overall strategy for Action for ME, ensuring that the best use is made of available resources within agreed priorities. Ensure that agreed strategy is delivered to target and in line with agreed budgets.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees to ensure effective reporting to the Board and sub-committees.
2. Operations & management
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Charity ensuring high quality service provision that meets all best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and internal policies and procedures.
- Hold overall management responsibility for our Healthcare Services including the role of the CQC Nominated Individual, ensuring all regulatory requirements and compliance are met.
- Manage the staff and volunteer team, including holding regular meetings and ensure the efficient running of the office ensuring a culture that supports, inspires and motivates the team while ensuring required standards and quality are met at all times through effective performance management.
- Act as the organisational Designated Safeguarding Lead (children and vulnerable adults), working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Officers, colleagues and the Safeguarding Lead Trustee; facilitate the annual safeguarding audit (led by the Lead Trustee) and ensuring safeguarding standards across the organisation are maintained.
- Contribute to the learning and development of key personnel including coaching support (either directly or through the identification of external coaches) to enhance performance.
- Establish (where not already in place) and maintain a clear performance outcome-focused management system driving positive change and improvement across all teams.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented and kept up-to-date to enable the effective management of operations and support growth.
- Take the lead role for data protection, health and safety, compliance and risk management across the organisation and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
3. Finance & income generation
- Hold financial leadership responsibility, working closely with the Finance Manager and the Fundraising Director to ensure sustainability for our work.
- Ensure effective financial management with procedures in place which are kept up-to-date and implemented accordingly.
- Provide support and engagement, where appropriate, to actively grow our income.
4. Working with others
- Lead, nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholder groups and partner organisations, both locally and nationally, supporting Action for M.’s place as the ‘go to’ organisation for people affected by ME
- Lead on new business ideas and pilot projects in line with the strategic objectives; with colleagues, develop the business case, identify and manage risks, lead implementation across teams, evaluate success and learning and make recommendations for future development.
5. Other key accountabilities
- Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting operations and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
- Take direction on projects and priorities from the CEO, which may vary from time to time.
- To ensure best value in all service delivery.
Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience in an operations, leadership, or senior management role, ideally within the charity service delivery or healthcare sector, with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive organisational growth and reporting that demonstrates impact delivered. If you come from outside a support services background, you must demonstrate sound understanding of the regulatory and best practice requirements related to delivering support and/or healthcare services.
- An understanding of ME and associated/overlapping illnesses, the impact on people affected by it or a commitment and ability to understand the illness and lead services to meet the needs of children and adults with ME
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including remote workers, and fostering a supportive workplace culture where change is a constant.
- Safeguarding understanding at a management/decision-making level.
- Proven experience of building and nurturing strong relationships internally and externally at all levels.
- A sound understanding of outcome-focused, effective performance management, quality assurance and risk management.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, financial planning, and resource management in the voluntary sector.
Skills and Behaviours
- Experience of governance, risk management, and compliance, including within regulated services, ideally within a charity and/or service delivery setting.
- Proven ability to think strategically, balance competing demands, use initiative to solve problems and actively seek innovative approaches to problem solving and delivering results.
- Strong interpersonal skills including motivational, negotiating influencing and networking skills which build strong internal and external relationships.
- An ability to understand, analyse and make effective use of data across all of our work.
- A proven ability to coach and motivate staff and to build and lead teams reflecting organisational culture and values, a respectful, constructive and energetic style.
- Proven, strong MS Office skills that supports writing, email, internet and database use.
- Demonstrable ability to work within our organisational values
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Front of House Administrator position to join our team. This position is based in the Buildings and Guest Services Team and answers to the Director of Buildings and Guest Services. This a high profile customer facing role and you will be the first point of contact for all staff, tenants and visitors entering the premises.
Responsibilities:
- Reception: Be the welcoming face of RCOG, greeting all visitors, contractors, and handling general enquiries. Efficiently manage switchboard calls and maintain a tidy and professional reception area.
- Administration: Provide administrative and operational support, including cross-charging information, purchase orders, and inventory maintenance. Assist in organising internal and external events and supporting the Events and Catering Contractor.
- Safety and Health: Follow risk assessments and collaborate with the security team to ensure a safe environment for all.
- Facilities Management: Oversee the Building Management System, manage the post services, and update the helpdesk for maintenance contractors. Assist with routine building checks and reactive maintenance tasks.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with a passion for exceptional customer service and efficient administration with:
- Experience in a direct customer-facing role
- Confident user of MS Office Suite and familiarity with office equipment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
- Good arithmetic skills and basic maintenance skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
- 10% pension contribution after probation
- Enhanced wellbeing and family support
- Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
- Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
- Affinity staff networks
- Life assurance and income protection schemes
- Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
- Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.
- Closing date: 10.00 am on Tuesday 27 May 2025
We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
Job Title: Programme Executive (Healthy Relationships)
Salary: Gilwell Park (with Hybrid Working) - £39,560 (Band F Level 3, inclusive of OLW Homebased - £37,800.00 (Band F level 3) annum
Location: Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London.
Contract Type: Fixed term until end of March 2027
Working Hours:35 hours with occasional evenings & weekends
Joining the Youth Programme Team at Scouts means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking group that is shaping the future of young people across the UK. We’re a passionate, collaborative team that thrives on innovation, creating high-quality, impactful programmes that equip young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive. From evolving our Theory of Change to designing an inclusive youth leadership programme for underserved communities, our work is as ambitious as it is rewarding. We celebrate wins together, problem-solve creatively, and are always looking for fresh perspectives to challenge and improve what we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Programme Development:
- Identify, develop, and test new approaches to programme delivery, ensuring content is aligned with the Theory of Change and responsive to the evolving needs of young people.
- Co-design, create, and iterate age-appropriate, non-formal educational programme resources that engage young leaders and volunteers, enhancing programme impact.
Programme Delivery & Support:
- Lead and deliver programme-related forums, events, and seminars to drive the uptake of our programme and empower volunteers to deliver a high-quality, impactful programme.
- Support adult volunteers in delivering the Scout programme, ensuring youth voice is central to all decision-making and activities.
What we are looking for in our Programme Executive - Healthy Relationships:
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to turn outcomes into clear deliverables and guide colleagues effectively.
- Ability to work in a digital-first way, using CMS, data analysis, and content creation, while coaching others to do the same.
Benefits: For a full list of our benefits click .
For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Tuesday 10th June 2025
Interviews will be held on via Teams Thursday 19th June 2025
Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
£160 per session | Approx. 4 hours per week
This role will be based in Shepherd’s Bush with travel across London
About the role
The Group Work Facilitator will play a pivotal role in delivering the CouRAGEus Project, an initiative designed to support Black and Global Majority young women, LGBTQ+ youth, and disabled young people. The role involves facilitating safe, inclusive, and empowering group work sessions that foster emotional resilience, healthy relationships, and self-advocacy.
The Facilitator will provide a trauma-informed, culturally responsive space where participants can explore issues such as mental health, well-being, consent, and social justice. By collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and tailoring interventions to meet diverse needs, the Facilitator will help participants build confidence, develop skills, and navigate challenges while promoting their overall safety and empowerment.
About us
Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gender-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gender-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gender-based violence.
We do this by:
- Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
- Evidencing the impact of gender-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gender-based violence.
- Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.
How to apply
Early applications are highly encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.
The interview process will consist of two stages; first stage interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Further Information
We actively encourage applications from individuals from Black and Global Majority backgrounds, as this reflects the focus and lived experiences of the young people the CouRAGEus Project supports. We are committed to building a team that is representative of the communities we work with and to delivering culturally responsive support.
This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check.
WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme. We also provide clinical supervision, access to an ongoing CPD programme, and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation.
WGN is an equal opportunities employer.
The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
We promote social change that transforms societal attitudes, practices, and policies to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.




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