Permanent Director Jobs
We are looking to appoint our first Chief Financial Officer to help drive change across the institution, to lead its financial strategy and enhance its financial stability enabling us to realise our ambitions to be the world’s leading design museum.
It’s an exciting time join the Design Museum’s senior leadership team. We have recently set out our vision and five-year strategy that focuses on how we can realise the transformative potential of design. Over the past two years we have substantially increased programming throughout our landmark building which is buzzing with energy and purpose. We have established Future Observatory as the national centre for design research for the green transition and been accorded IRO status in record time, the first independent museum to be recognised in this way.
As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the CFO will work closely with the board and CEO/Director to drive change across the organization. This role will be responsible for leading financial strategy, leading strategic thinking about future income generation, and enhancing the organisation’s financial and operational stability to enable the museum to realise its ambitions. Leading the Finance and People teams this role has the key levers to shape the future of the museum.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a leadership role;
- Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
- Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for an inspiring and engaging leader with a highly strategic, financially and commercially astute mind, strong innovation and commercial flair with excellent business and negotiating skills. You will have proven leadership experience in a multifaceted organisation where the management of operational excellence has been integral to the success of the organisation. You will have an understanding of and interest in the opportunities to grow organisational success through appropriate strategies for people development as well as the ability to ensure a supportive and inspiring working environment.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Design Museum the best it can be.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 14th July, midnight
Shortlisting: approx. 18th July
First stage interviews: w/c 22nd July
Second stage interviews: w/c 29th July
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MMHS has for many years played a crucial role in meeting the housing and housing-related needs of ministers who have worked in the Methodist Church and continues to support this community through the provision of housing across the UK. At the same time, we are considering ways of using our resources for new mission, while remaining fully committed to our existing mission.
This is a crucial moment for us as a charity. We are in search of a highly strategic CFO with a broad skillset which stretches beyond the remit of many financial leadership roles within the charity sector. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, playing a crucial role in the stewardship and optimisation of a range of assets and providing leadership to the finance team as well staff working in other functions. If you care about supporting those who have worked in methodist ministry, have an appetite for positive change, and the character and skills to play a key part in leading our charity towards a new future, we welcome your interest.
Head of Finance - Financial Sustainability University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Band 8d £83,500 - £96,300 plus excellent NHS benefits ; hybrid working 3 / 4 days in Bristol
This is an exciting new role in UHBW and will lead the Trust's Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP) programme and working with the Head of Finance - Financial Services & Assurance, support the implementation of financial controls and policy across all areas of finance to ensure the Trust's long term financial sustainability.
The Head of Financial Sustainability reports to the Director of Operational Finance and will deputise for the Director of Operational Finance where relevant.
The post holder will drive and oversee the Trust's financial efficiency improvement agenda working with clinical and operational teams, underpinned by a multi-professional network of individuals drawn from across the organisation. They will bring cohesion to the multiple projects that form the Trust's CIPs and manage the complex stakeholder sets and interdependencies, planning, reporting and governance programme.
The post holder will challenge the current ways of working, drawing upon NHS experience and outside world examples to shape the Trust's financial sustainability agenda. Working with a network of senior finance leaders, the post holder will develop finance policies, controls and practices across Finance and the wider Trust that support and empower clinical and delivery groups to deliver sustainable efficiency projects.
The post holder will also work with the organisations within BNSSG ICS and the Acute Provider Collaborative (APC) (between North Bristol NHS Trust and UH Bristol and Weston) to ensure there is increasing collaboration across the wider system and beyond. Leading the designated Finance Manager - Service Improvement and team, the post holder will work in close partnership with the Divisional Directors, Deputy Divisional Directors, Divisional Finance Managers and other senior leaders across the finance teams and the wider Trust to ensure that each part of the programme is mutually reinforcing and delivering to target defined benefits and outputs
This is an exceptional opportunity at a very exciting time in the NHS climate in Bristol
Please get in touch for more information and notes on how to apply
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We are working in partnership with The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the charity and membership led organisation that enhances communities, so everyone can enjoy being in, on and around water, safely. RLSS UK has a proud history of helping to save the number of lives lost to drowning, which still stands at an average of 312 lives lost to accidental drownings in the UK and Ireland, each year. Their mission is to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, sharing their expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, giving everyone the potential to save lives and enjoy water, safely.
The charity has used their extensive, world-leading knowledge of water safety and training to develop a comprehensive range of vocational qualifications and a series of awards and education programmes, which all have the ultimate aim of preventing drowning and stopping unnecessary loss of life. Their portfolio includes the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - the premier lifeguard training programme.
RLSS UK is seeking to appoint a new CEO, who will be responsible for the leadership and smooth and effective running of RLSS UK. The CEO will have oversight of all departments, with overarching accountability for strategic financial management, income development and diversification, ensuring annual organisational targets are met, and will be responsible for high level relationship management, working as an effective ambassador for RLSS UK.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- An inspirational, decisive, and entrepreneurial leader, ideally with experience gained in the charity/non-profit sector and/or in membership or volunteer focused organisations.
- Track record of leading cohesive and high-performing teams, including experience of engaging a volunteer network as well as managing a staff team.
- Experience of working with a Board with an elected membership element and respectful of the different dynamic this creates.
- Proven financial management and governance experience.
- Experience of building high level organisational partnerships, optimising existing income streams, and developing additional revenue sources.
We are seeking an individual with a strong strategic and commercial mindset, excellent engagement skills with the ability to build confidence, persuade and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, and high levels of emotional intelligence, integrity, and personal drive.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: 27 June 2024
First stage interviews with RLSS UK (virtual): Mid-late July
Second stage interviews with RLSS UK (in-person): 9 August
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 4th July prior to shortlisting on the 5th.
All We Can/Y Care International is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the charities into the next 5-year strategy of doing development differently.
All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled. It was founded by the Methodist Church in the 1930s.
Y Care International supports local opportunities for vulnerable young people and their communities across the globe, to change lives for the better. It was founded by Sir Terry Waite in collaboration with the YMCA movement in the 1980s.
From 1 September 2021, All We Can and Y Care International began a formal, strategic partnership – combining efforts to tackle poverty, inequality and injustice in some of the world’s most marginalised communities. We work as one organisational team, presenting as two unique brands, fulfilling two separate, but symbiotic, strategies.
At All We Can/Y Care International we want to see every person's potential fulfilled. We work through partnership alongside our global neighbours most impacted by disasters, poverty and injustice to enable flourishing and resilient communities. We are known for doing development uniquely, which means we steer away from traditional models of development.
Instead, we understand that overcoming the challenges of poverty, crises and social injustice are complex, and can only be achieved by working with local organisations who are rooted within their communities. They are best placed to unlock the potential in their own communities. We don’t lift people out of poverty, we tackle the systemic issues of poverty to support individuals in lifting themselves. We believe this to be the greatest way because listening to the lived experiences of communities improves equality, builds capacity, enhances shared ownership and sustainability.
In all we do, we're guided by values of: Love, Collaboration and Integrity.
- Love is the oxygen of our movement, and enables meaningful relationships and actions.
- Collaboration is working together in solidarity and partnership, not control.
- Integrity is personifying honesty, transparency, and accountability.
We're looking for our next CEO to lead us in this life-changing work and into the next phase of our growth and development.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate deep practical understanding of and commitment to our partnership model in locally led development. They’ll combine a creative vision and inspiration with the ability to translate it into practical steps and lead the team with trust and accountability.
They’ll have experience of different aspects of charity work with an emphasis on income generation, finance and tracking performance against KPIs. They’ll need to work collaboratively with trustees, the staff team and key stakeholders in the Methodist Church and the YMCA movement.
As our next CEO, they’ll be joining a team of 22 colleagues in the UK and 6 Country Representatives in Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Malawi, and together, work towards embedding a culture that is people-centred, mutually accountable, open, inclusive and caring in everything we do.
The Chief Executive Officer will be accountable for:
- Strategic leadership of the organisation
- Relationship management and external representation
- Supporting income generation
- Elements of operations and governance
- Supporting the development of an effective staff team
To be successful in the role, successful candidate will need:
- Thorough practical understanding and experience of working within the context of locally led partnership model in international development.
- Understanding of what decolonisation of aid looks like in practice.
- Passion for and interest in the work of our partners and in all you do, be led by their needs and the needs of the communities they serve.
- Practical understanding of and demonstrating our organisational values: Love, Collaboration and Integrity.
- Experience in a senior leadership role within a third sector organisation or proven transferrable experience from other sectors.
- Ability to communicate the vision and direction that the organisation is moving towards, but also the ability to translate them into practical steps, communicate them and any changes with clarity.
- Due to the history of both organisations and the relationships with key stakeholders and partners, it would be desirable for the CEO to be an active Christian; however it is not an essential requirement.
Please see the application pack for full description of responsibilities and skills required for the role. To encourage candidates from diverse background to apply, we're applying anonymisation to the 1st stage applications of this recruitment process.
Location: This role is contractually based in Central London; however, we currently operate a hybrid working model with regular whole team face to face meetings once a month. Board meetings are held quarterly and are normally in-person; this role will also require attending meetings across the UK and internationally to represent both charities, sometimes involving weekends and/or evenings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance - Financial Services and Assurance - University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Band 8C / 8d £70,000 - £96,300 plus excellent NHS benefits - Hybrid working 3 / 4 days in Bristol
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team at UHBW; a large complex Foundation Trust. This role is a key part of the finance Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Operational Finance.
Main duties of the job
Role Purpose:
To lead financial accounting, statutory financial reporting and financial governance and control across the Trust.
To lead on cash and working capital management, ensuring that appropriate systems and reporting are in place to maximise cash flows and operate effectively.
To lead the financial services and payroll services teams in providing efficient, high quality and customer focused functions.
Role Context:
Roles at this level require a fully qualified finance professional with significant NHS experience at a senior level and the ability to lead and motivate a team of finance staff.
A key element to the role will be to promote the highest standards of professionalism within the finance function to ensure compliance with external standards and best practice.
The role requires high level leadership, technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills and involves effective working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues.
The post holder will manage the Head of Controls and Assurance, the Head of Payroll Services, the Head of Financial Accounting.
This is an exceptional opportunity at a very exciting time in the NHS climate in Bristol
Please get in touch for more information and notes on how to apply
Lead Policy Analyst - Climate
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: The role can be based in London, UK, or one of the following WaterAid Country Programmes: Kenya, South Africa, United States, Sweden, and Ethiopia (subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries).
For the UK Location: we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
Salary & Benefits
Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
For the UK-based: £64,000 - £72,000 per annum (depending on experience) or equivalent established grade G salary and benefits in the country of employment (United States of America, Sweden, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia)
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Policy and Research to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Lead Policy Analyst - Climate to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
This position will be based in WaterAid's Global Policy and Research Team (part of the Global Policy and Campaigns Department) and will report to the Director of Policy and Research. The Global Policy Team plays a leadership role across the WaterAid Federation in setting the WaterAid's policy change agenda and thought leadership to achieve equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene globally. Working in the Policy Team, the role of the LPA - Climate is critical to building a policy change and thought leadership that promotes financing for communities on the frontline to have reliable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services they need to adapt and build resilience to a changing climate.
The successful candidate will collaborate across WaterAid - both in member countries as well as in country programmes - supporting the design of climate-resilient policy agendas and adaptation measures to achieve targeted national, regional and global change.
About the Role:
As Lead Policy Analyst-Climate, you will be a senior member of WaterAid's Global Policy and Research team. You will lead in developing informed WaterAid positions and options on building the resilience of WASH services to climate change; advocate for WASH as a key adaptation measure and contributor to stronger and more efficient systems; and highlight the urgent need for WASH services as worthy of consideration in climate financing.2
You'll also:
- Develop top-notch research initiatives and robust policy responses to the challenges presented by climate change and advocate for resilient WASH as a key adaptation measure;
- Lead in developing and implementing WaterAid climate resilient WASH influencing and thought leadership agenda;
- Represent WaterAid at global climate conventions, including CoPs and select national and regional climate discussions, to clearly articulate organisational positions and narratives, influence policies, and advocate for WASH inclusion in climate financing to be made easily accessible for poor, vulnerable communities in the global south;
- Work closely with our Country Programmes, WaterAid members, and International Programmes Department as a technical and strategic policy advisor on climate change;
About You:
- Experienced in working in public policy and advocacy on issues related to climate change with an extensive personal network in the climate action arena;
- Experienced in research, policy analysis, preparing policy/advocacy briefs and papers with impeccable verbal and written skills in English;
- Experienced in climate-related disciplines, such as environmental/earth sciences or other climate-related disciplines; water resources management experience to be considered an asset but not mandatory;
- Qualified from an internationally recognised university, with research experience;
- Fully committed to WaterAid's vision, mission and values and a way of working that demonstrates this, with the ability to communicate this enthusiasm to others.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'.
- Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.
- Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter.
Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday, 23rd June 2024. Availability for an interview is required in the week commencing 1st July 2024.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative, visionary and commercially acute leader to be the next part-time CEO of our remote-based professional membership organisation.
The Association of Learning Technology (ALT) is the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.
Our overall charitable objective is "to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public". Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.
Established in 1993, today we have 3,500 Members as Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment. The pervasiveness of learning technology means that many working in education will be involved with it in some form, so therefore we embrace the diverse range of roles, titles and terminology in Learning Technology across sectors. We believe ‘you don’t have to be called ‘Learning Technologist’ to be one.
As our new CEO, you will develop and implement and new strategy suited for the innovative and fast-moving sector we work in, developing a suite of services and events that deliver real value to both retain existing and attract new members, and ensure financial sustainability for our long-term future. Leading our small but dedicated team and working with our engaged board of trustees, you will share our commitment to advancing learning technology, and build upon our collaborative, adapting and forward-thinking culture.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer – Association for Learning Technology (ALT)
Salary: £100,000 pro rata
Location: Remote working with occasional travel
Contract: Permanent OR 3-year secondment; part time (0.6 / 3 days per week)
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education
- Collaborative leadership style
- Understanding of virtual organisations
- Strategic planning skills
- Contextual understanding of learning technology
- Business development experience
- Financial acumen
- Advocacy and representation skills
- Innovative thinking
- Communication skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Membership engagement and growth
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 1st July 2024.
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.
If you are passionate about leading an organisation that works to promote healthier, happier lives for people and communities - apply to be our next Chief Executive!
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Based at our Head Office) with travel to other Involve sites as required.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 19th June 2024
About us
Involve believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, should have the same opportunity to live in good health. Established in 1975 to develop volunteering and communities, we are now leaders in social prescribing and other innovative approaches to improve wellbeing in communities.
We work both directly and with partners to provide vital community services and activities for people to improve health, happiness and wellbeing; empowering people and communities to live well and tackling the root causes of ill health including isolation, loneliness, disadvantage and frailty.
About the opportunity
Having launched our ambitious strategy in 2023, ‘Helping you build, healthier, happier lives,’ we are seeking an audaciously innovative, strategic and visionary Chief Executive to lead us forward to the next exciting chapter.
It is critical that our CEO maintains, builds and expands effective networks with Involve Kent’s stakeholders while acting as key spokesperson, ambassador and advocate for the organisation and for the communities we support.
About you
Involve Kent needs a passionate, committed and dedicated leader who can respond and deliver in a complex and challenging landscape.
Our Chief Executive will be an inspiring people leader, with a demonstrable senior leadership track record in an organisation of similar scale and complexity.
With a strong background in health and/or social care, you will be highly attuned to sector challenges and opportunities; and experienced in leading and coaching multidisciplinary, high performing teams.
Above all else you will be a champion of Involve and will have a passion and flair that will align to what we do; promote choice, connect people and challenge inequalities.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Supporting Women, Transforming Futures: Empowering those at risk of contact with the criminal justice system
Could you be JABBS' first CEO?
The JABBS Foundation (JABBS) is a charitable organisation established in 2009 to channel a Birmingham family's philanthropic giving. With over £30 million in grants awarded to date, JABBS is well-funded and supported by a dedicated administration team. Their key focus is on supporting women involved with or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system, addressing their multiple and complex unmet needs. They passionately believe in evidence-based grant-making and are committed to driving positive change.
Salary: £90,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, ideally 3 days per week at JABBS HQ in Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, full time or reduced hours contract considered
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, statutory pension scheme, flexible working
This role will be instrumental in creating impactful social change.
As their first CEO:
You will be at the forefront of championing women's justice, rights, and gender equity, driven by a strong commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racist principles. Your passion will fuel your leadership as you expand the Foundation's grant-making programmes, explore evidence to shape their philanthropy and oversee all aspects of the charity's operations.
Role Highlights:
- Strategic leadership: Develop and implement a visionary strategy to expand and enhance the Foundation's impact.
- Grant making: Oversee evidence-based grant-making programmes, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Governance and relationships with trustees and patrons: Work closely with the board and patrons to maintain strong governance and strategic direction.
- Operational framework: Establish and refine operational processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Finance management: Ensure robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Strategic relationships: Build and nurture partnerships with stakeholders, donors, and community organisations to advance the Foundation's mission.
About You:
You're a vibrant, motivating leader with board-level experience in the charity or non-profit sector.
You have a strong track record of collaborating and engaging with boards, able to confidently lead evidence-based grant-making that includes academic research.
You'll excel at establishing sturdy charity governance frameworks for operational efficiency and excellence.
Your talent for building strong relationships and partnerships, along with your ability to nurture and empower senior talent, will be invaluable assets.
Additionally, you'll bring a high level of emotional intelligence, backed by a thorough and nuanced understanding of the complexities of women's justice rights within the criminal justice system.
In order to apply, it is essential that you demonstrate significant leadership-level experience working with person-centred services, supporting individuals affected by trauma and multiple levels of disadvantage.
If you're excited about stepping into a role where you could make such a huge impact, then we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee and Priya Vencatasawmy as the first step and we'll be back in touch with further details on the application process.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th of June
First stage interview: w/c 1st of July
Second stage interview: w/c 8th of July
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
The National Saturday Club, founded by Sir John and Lady Sorrell through The Sorrell Foundation in 2009, plays a crucial and distinctive role in the educational landscape for young people aged 13-16. The charity which is operating UK-wide, has seen significant growth in recent years and we are committed to continuing to expand our programme to reach even more young people. With this growth comes increased operational and financial complexity necessitating an expansion of our leadership capacity. To support these efforts, we are seeking a full-time Chief Operating Officer to oversee and lead our organisation’s financial and operational functions.
We are looking for someone who will bring strategic vision, dynamism, and an ethos of innovation and creativity. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a track record of achievement at a senior level. You will be an experienced, visible and inspiring leader, championing the difference that strong financial and operational management can make to our front-line activities and sharing our passion for equity in extracurricular educational opportunities for young people.
Since its inception, the National Saturday Club has evolved into a nationwide movement offering free extracurricular education. Our programme places young people at the heart of a vibrant network of world-class professionals from education, the cultural sector and industry, all of whom are dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential. In recent years we have expanded our network from 74 Saturday Clubs in 2021 to over 100 in 2024, with a target of 140 by 2025-26 and an ambition to reach 180 clubs by 2026-27. To meet the demands of this growth, we have also doubled our staff, with a team of 20 this year. This expansion is made possible by a growing network of funders and supporters who recognise the transformative impact of our work.
This new role of COO will be responsible for finance, data and IT, risk management, legal, HR and culture and premises, including oversight on all operational areas including health and safety, and safeguarding You will also provide focused financial and operational long-term planning, strategic leadership and, as we grow, cultivate a culture that reflects our values and is rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion.
The postholder must provide outstanding strategic leadership in the areas of financial sustainability and operational process: to support the staff team and the organisation to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy; to meet the expectations and needs of its beneficiaries, partners and funders; and to ensure the organisation’s approaches and processes support the delivery of the programme and facilitate the engagement of the external network of educators and partners across the UK.
Recruitment timings
Application deadline: Sunday 7th July
Shortlisting: approx. 10th July
NSC panel interviews 17th and 19th July
Final meetings/offer made: week of 22nd July
Join us as CEO of The Wallich and lead a community of people determined to prevent and end homelessness in Wales, for good.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th July
Location: Cardiff Hub / Hybrid
About The Wallich.
The Wallich is a leading homelessness charity in Wales, dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. Established in 1978, it supports over 10,000 people annually through innovative projects. With a skilled team of over 460 employees and 40 relief workers, The Wallich is committed to making a significant impact in the community.
About the role.
The CEO will lead The Wallich, ensuring strong governance, clear strategic direction, and dynamic leadership. Key responsibilities include influencing partners, supporting Trustees, and maintaining the charity's inclusive and positive culture. The CEO will work closely with stakeholders, including vulnerable individuals, to drive The Wallich's mission of ending homelessness.
Who we are looking for.
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with strong motivation and a deep understanding of homelessness issues. They should possess excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to form strategic partnerships. Experience in the non-profit or social impact sector is preferred, and a commitment to The Wallich's values and mission is essential.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th July.