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We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead Trevi’s Jasmine Mother and Child Residential Family Centre, supporting women and children to build safer, more stable futures.

Salary: £46,123 to £52,223 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Relocation Package: is available for the right candidate
Location: Central Plymouth
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times, occasional home working and participation in an on-call rota
Contract: Permanent

About the role

Jasmine Mother and Child Family Residential Centre is Trevi’s specialist residential service supporting women during pregnancy and mothers living with their children while addressing substance use, trauma, mental health needs and wider family pressures.

As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of this seven-bed residential family service, ensuring a safe, nurturing and trauma-responsive environment for women, children and staff.

Working alongside the Head of Service, you will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, maintain high standards of care and ensure the service meets Ofsted requirements and all relevant regulatory and safeguarding standards.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading, supporting and developing the staff team

· Ensuring the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service

· Maintaining compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation

· Overseeing safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance

· Developing positive relationships with women, children and professionals

· Ensuring individual care and support plans uphold families’ dignity, privacy and safety

· Monitoring budgets, resources, staffing and service performance

· Supporting continuous service development and improvement

· Participating in the on-call rota, including scheduled weekends

Trevi will provide support with the Ofsted registration and interview process.

About you

You will bring strong leadership experience within residential childcare alongside a sound understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and regulatory standards.

You must have:

· A minimum of two years’ residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity

· An NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, be working towards it or be prepared to work towards it within six months of appointment, or Social Work England registration

· Experience of managing and developing an effective team

· Experience of working with women and children

· A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and person-centred support

· Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

· Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

You will be compassionate, professional and non-judgemental, with the confidence to lead within a complex regulated service.

About Trevi

Trevi is an award-winning women’s charity that has supported women in Plymouth for more than 30 years.

Through residential centres, a women’s centre and outreach programmes, Trevi provides specialist, gender-specific support to women experiencing some of life’s toughest challenges, helping them move from crisis towards safety, stability and independence.

Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, enhanced sick pay, pension contributions, an Employee Assistance Programme, extensive learning and development opportunities and access to the Blue Light Card.

This role is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be reimbursed by Trevi. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing date is 30th September 2026 at mid-day.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Residential Registered Manager, Children’s Registered Manager, Residential Childcare Manager, Residential Services Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Children and Families Manager.

Job Title: 

Salary:   £55,000 to £60,000 per annum

Band:  Senior Leadership Team

Contract length: Permanent - 35 hours per week, full time.  Hybrid working

Location:London-based, primarily Guildhall (EC2V 7HH) and Bow Lock (E3 3JY), with work across Thames21 project locations.                                                       

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Improving Rivers Managers and associated staff.

About Thames21:

Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.

Diversity at Thames21

Thames21 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve across London and the Thames Basin. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences.

Purpose of the role

Lead and grow Thames21’s Improving Rivers Team to deliver high-quality river restoration, catchment management and environmental evidence programmes, while contributing to organisational growth and strategic partnerships.

Key relationships

Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, Improving Rivers Managers, Finance, Fundraising/Partnerships, external partners including the Environment Agency, water companies, local authorities, GLA and mayoral bodies, academic partners, environmental NGOs and funders.

Main duties and responsibilities

1) Strategic leadership & portfolio growth

· Lead the strategic development of the Improving Rivers portfolio, setting clear objectives and outcomes aligned to Thames21’s plan (2023–2028).

· As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to organisational strategy, financial sustainability, risk management and culture across Thames21.

· Translate strategy into actionable delivery plans with measurable targets and milestones.

· Embed effective monitoring & evaluation across projects and programmes to evidence impact and inform decision‑making.

· Contributing to organisational risk management and business planning.

· Champion innovation and the use of environmental/nature finance mechanisms where appropriate to scale delivery.

2) Programme oversight, quality & compliance

· Direct and support Improving Rivers Managers to deliver a coherent programme of work across river restoration, evidence, and catchment partnerships.

· Enable cross‑team collaboration (with the Engagement & Learning Team and others) to maximise multiple benefits for people and nature.

· Ensure robust project governance, risk management and reporting. Oversee Health & Safety and CDM compliance and safe systems of work.

· Act as one of the Duty Senior Managers in the weekend cover rota

· Establish and maintain portfolio measurement indices and ensure timely data entry into Thames21 platforms.

3) People leadership & culture

· Lead, motivate and develop Improving Rivers Managers; set clear objectives, undertake regular 1:1s, appraisals and PDPs.

· Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performance culture.  Ensure staff wellbeing and professional development.

· Plan and chair IR team and managers’ meetings. Maintain effective internal communications and knowledge‑sharing (e.g., SharePoint).

4) Finance, funding & organisational development

· Hold delegated authority for budget setting and expenditure sign‑off within the portfolio.  Ensure accurate financial planning, management and reporting.

· Support development of high‑quality bids and funding agreements (statutory, partnership and philanthropic), including large strategic bids and environmental market opportunities by providing technical expertise, programme design and partner engagement.

· Work with Finance and Fundraising to strengthen controls, update relevant policies/processes, and ensure audit‑ready documentation.

· Contribute to whole‑organisation systems, policies and processes that support effective delivery and financial resilience.

6) External relations & advocacy

· Represent Thames21 with senior stakeholders (e.g., Environment Agency, water companies, GLA/mayoral teams, local authorities, eNGOs, funders, corporate partners and the Rivers Trust).

· Build and steward strategic partnerships and alliances that enable delivery at scale and unlock new funding and policy influence.

· Act as a confident spokesperson for Thames21 when required.

7) Reporting, governance & data

· Ensure timely and accurate portfolio reporting for SMT and Board, including dashboards/infographics and risk register updates.

· Promote effective use of organisational systems and data within the team to improve efficiency and data quality.

Key performance indicators (portfolio‑level)

· Water quality - monitoring & investigation: improved evidence base and prioritisation of pollution sources for resolution.

· Improving water quality - implementation of evidence‑based actions at catchment scale.

· Flows - natural flood management outcomes and strengthened drought/low‑flow resilience.

· River/wetland enhancement, restoration & connectivity - ecological condition and connectivity improved.

· Catchment‑based approach - strengthened hosting and partnership effectiveness.

Other Duties

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information and how to apply 

Additional Information

· The role may require occasional evening and weekend work. Travel across London and the Thames Basin as needed.

· 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) and office closure between Christmas and New Year; flexitime/TOIL.

· Auto‑enrolment workplace pension with NEST with 8% employer contribution

· Laptop and mobile phone for company use; season‑ticket/bike loan (interest‑free).

· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Please follow thw application instructions later on in the Charity Job application process 5pm on Friday 2 October 2026. Please mark the reference of your application (HIR0926). 

We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive,we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Volunteer Programme Manager

Part-time, 3 days per week

Up to £40,000 (pro rata £24,000) + excellent benefits

Leatherhead, Surrey

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Volunteer Programme Manager on a part-time basis to lead Rainbow Trust’s Volunteer Programme, playing a pivotal role in raising the profile of Rainbow Trust and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of HR & Volunteering, the Volunteer Programme Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering Rainbow Trust’s volunteer strategy in line with wider organisational objectives, taking the lead on strategic volunteer projects and embedding volunteering across our services.

Working closely with all our internal departments and external volunteer networks, and line managing the Volunteer Coordinator, the post holder will lead volunteer engagement activities, manage the volunteering budget and policy, and support volunteer recruitment, training, support, engagement and retention.

What we’re looking for: 

• A clear and creative communication style – you have strong interpersonal skills, develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, and inspire motivated team working
• Poised, enthusiastic and outgoing – you have a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. You are excellent at building rapport and engaging the commitment of others.
• A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for goal achievement – you delegate effectively with thorough follow-up and are quick to learn and adapt.
• An innovative, practical and creative problem-solver – you are a big picture thinker that responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions
• Professional experience of working in a volunteer management capacity – with experience of developing policy and implementing strategic projects.

What we offer:

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to being a great place to work. You will benefit from:

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
• A pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
• A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay.
• Flexible core working hours to balance home and working life.
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
• Time off in lieu.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

Apply now:

To apply please send your CV and a Covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others and clearly stating how you meet the essential criteria of the role, to us via the link.

For a full job description and person specification visit our website 

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

REPORTING TO: Director of Front-line Services

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Quality Assurance Manager is a blended leadership role combining strategic quality assurance, performance oversight, service management and practice development.

The role is split broadly between focused on quality assurance, data-led improvement and performance oversight, and two days focused on service management, practice leadership and frontline improvement activity.

The postholder will lead the development and delivery of a strong quality assurance framework across support services, ensuring that practice, performance and service delivery are safe, effective, person-centred and aligned with contractual, regulatory and organisational standards.

Alongside this, the postholder will remain closely connected to frontline delivery through service management responsibilities and practice development leadership, particularly within Housing First and complex-needs services. This makes the role ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic oversight, data insight, operational leadership and the development of high-quality, trauma-informed support practice.

What makes this role different

A distinctive role for someone who wants strategic influence while staying close to frontline practice. You will help shape quality, use evidence, support staff, strengthen resident outcomes and join an organisation committed to compassion, collaboration, inclusion, growth, learning and resident voice.

• Make a visible impact: use quality assurance, data and learning to drive practical improvements that strengthen services for residents and staff.

• Enjoy variety and influence work across performance oversight, service management and practice development, with scope to shape systems, standards and ways of working.

• Stay close to practice: remain connected to frontline delivery while helping embed trauma-informed, person-centred and psychologically informed approaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Quality assurance and improvement: Lead the quality assurance function across support services, coordinating audits, quality checks, case file reviews, service reviews and improvement plans. Turn findings into practical actions that strengthen safety, consistency, resident experience, safeguarding, support planning and trauma-informed practice. Work with managers to embed learning, monitor progress and evidence improvement against internal and external standards.

• Performance oversight and reporting: Monitor performance against contractual, regulatory and organisational standards, including service outcomes, compliance requirements, safeguarding expectations and commissioner reporting. Identify risks, gaps, trends and good practice, escalating concerns and supporting corrective action where needed. Produce clear, evidence-based reports and briefings for senior leaders, governance meetings, commissioners and external stakeholders.

• Data, insight and systems: Use performance, safeguarding, complaints, incidents, resident feedback, outcomes and quality data to identify service strengths, pressures and improvement priorities. Maintain and improve reporting systems, including InForm, so information is accurate, consistent and useful. Analyse patterns, support decision-making and make practical recommendations that improve quality, accountability and resident outcomes.

• Information retrieval and STAIRs requests: Act as QA Manager lead for information retrieval relating to STAIRs requests, including triaging scope, gathering internal and contractor records, coordinating redaction and drafting responses within regulatory timeframes.

• Service and support management: Provide hands-on support management across frontline services, including Housing First improvement activity, Hope Street and St Mungo’s contracts, team rota management and the Support Manager on-call rota. Support managers and teams to manage risk, strengthen case accountability and recording, and deliver consistent, high-quality support to residents with complex needs.

• Practice development: Embed person-centred, trauma-informed and psychologically informed practice across support services. Develop practical tools, guidance, quality forums, workshops and reflective learning that help staff apply policy, improve support planning, strengthen safeguarding and promote consistent resident-centred practice.

• Resident voice and accountability: Strengthen resident engagement, feedback and involvement so resident experience informs service design, quality assurance, learning and improvement.

• People management and collaboration: Line manage agreed roles, including the Impact Specialist and Resident Engagement Specialist, supporting clear objectives, accountability, development and collaborative working across services.

• General duties: Attend key directorate, management, planning, quality and performance meetings; work flexibly across organisational priorities; and undertake other reasonable duties within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Assessment will be through application, interview and, where relevant, a practical assessment

Quality assurance: Experience delivering quality frameworks, audits, case file reviews, standards and improvement plans that strengthen safe, consistent, person-centred and trauma-informed practice. Able to lead improvement activity, influence managers and turn findings into sustained service change.

Performance and reporting: Able to monitor contractual, regulatory and organisational standards; identify risks, gaps, trends and good practice; and produce clear reports for leaders, governance forums and commissioners.

Data, insight and systems: Strong analytical skills and confidence using performance, safeguarding, complaints, incidents, outcomes and resident feedback data to identify patterns, support decisions and improve services. Experience using resident feedback, consultation or involvement activity to inform quality assurance, service design and improvement, including through InForm or similar systems.

Information governance: Understands confidentiality, record handling and information governance. Able to triage STAIRs requests, gather internal/contractor records, support redaction and draft timely responses.

Support management and practice: Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping with complex needs. Able to support managers, manage risk, strengthen recording and embed person-centred, trauma-informed, psychologically informed and anti-discriminatory practice.

Safeguarding and risk: Sound knowledge of adult safeguarding, risk assessment, MARAC processes and safe information sharing with vulnerable adults.

Communication and values: Strong written, verbal and facilitation skills; collaborative, organised, accurate and resilient, with commitment to compassion, collaboration, inclusion and growth.

Appointment is subject to DBS check and right to work in the UK

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to recruit a Director of Finance on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded children's hospice at a pivotal stage of its development, taking a leading role in strengthening financial performance, improving organisational effectiveness and helping shape the charity's next phase of growth.

This is more than a traditional Finance Director role. Noah's Ark has undergone significant transformation in recent years, moving from a predominantly community-based service to operating a 24/7 hospice facility at The Ark. The successful candidate will join at a critical point in this journey, with the opportunity to strengthen the finance function whilst working closely with the wider Senior Leadership Team to ensure the charity is making the best possible use of its resources and delivering maximum value for children and families.

For an ambitious, commercially minded finance leader, this is an opportunity to combine strong financial leadership with genuine organisational impact, helping to shape a more effective operating model and contributing directly to the future direction of the charity.

The role

• Partner with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape the charity's financial and strategic direction during a period of organisational change.
• Stabilise and strengthen the finance function, ensuring high-quality financial management, robust controls and accurate, insightful reporting.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, including modelling different care delivery approaches, investment decisions and longer-term strategic scenarios.
• Support the charity to improve its financial position, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and ensure resources are being deployed to maximum effect.
• Oversee statutory accounts, external reporting, audit and regulatory requirements, ensuring the charity maintains strong financial governance and compliance.
• Ensure effective management of reserves, investments, cash flow, liquidity, insurance and restricted funds.
• Contribute to the development of the charity's next multi-year strategic plan, bringing commercial discipline, financial insight and a practical focus on delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and productivity improvements across the organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues to turn insight into action.
• Support the design and implementation of new IT and financial systems, ensuring they provide the information and controls required to support an effective organisation.
• Lead and develop a small finance team, setting clear expectations, building capability and creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Play an active role in wider organisational leadership, bringing constructive challenge and financial insight to decisions beyond the traditional finance remit.

The organisation

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, alongside their families. Its purpose-built hospice, The Ark, opened in 2019 and provides a unique environment where children can receive specialist care, therapy, bereavement support and family services in a safe and welcoming setting.

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, Noah's Ark supports families across North and Central London and Hertsmere, delivering care wherever it is needed - in the family home, within the community or at The Ark.

This is an organisation with a warm, supportive culture and a strong commitment to its values of Kindness, Excellence and Courage. It is now looking for a finance leader who can combine that collaborative approach with the confidence to challenge constructively, make difficult decisions and drive meaningful improvement.

Essential criteria

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong experience leading a finance function.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, audit and statutory reporting.
• Demonstrable experience producing and interpreting high-quality financial information that supports effective decision-making.
• Experience leading and developing teams, with the confidence to set expectations, address underperformance and hold colleagues accountable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on and self-starting appr

Role Overview

You will be a strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, operating at the heart of the organisation to enable effective leadership, decision-making and delivery.

This role requires strategic project management, stakeholder engagement and organisational coordination. Acting as an extension of the CEO, you will help ensure priorities remain aligned, actions are delivered and the leadership team operates effectively in pursuit of Greenhouse's mission. Additionally, you will provide senior level executive support to the CEO.

You will be passionate about our purpose and committed to making a meaningful difference for young people. As a trusted representative of the organisation, you will build strong relationships with colleagues, partners, donors and other key stakeholders. The role could be done full time, or 0.8 FTE spread across five days. 

Job Description

Senior Leadership Team Support & Coordination

• Serve as a key point of coordination for the Senior Leadership Team, driving alignment, communication and accountability across the organisation.
• Organise and facilitate SLT meetings, including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute-taking, action tracking and follow-up.
• Ensure actions arising from SLT meetings are clearly assigned, monitored and progressed to completion.
• Support the CEO and SLT in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and tracking delivery against agreed priorities.
• Coordinate leadership away days, strategic reviews, planning cycles and organisational planning activities.
• Build effective working relationships with department leads to support collaboration and alignment across functions.

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Lead and coordinate projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timescales and outcomes.
• Track progress against organisational objectives, providing oversight of actions, risks, dependencies and deadlines.
• Produce executive reports, dashboards and briefing papers to support strategic decision-making.
• Support governance activities where required, including preparation of papers, actions and documentation for Board, Committee and Trustee meetings.
• Drive business improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency and effectiveness across executive and organisational processes.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, funders, trustees and senior leaders.
• Act as a professional representative of the CEO and SLT in meetings, correspondence and stakeholder interactions where appropriate.
• Facilitate effective communication between the CEO, SLT and wider organisation, ensuring key messages and priorities are clearly communicated and understood.

Organisational Effectiveness & Change Support

• Identify risks, bottlenecks and competing priorities, escalating issues and recommending solutions where appropriate.
• Continuously review and improve executive and organisational processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support change initiatives and organisational development activities aligned to Greenhouse's strategic objectives.
• Support the planning and delivery of organisation-wide events, staff engagement initiatives and cultural activities.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice across the organisation.
• Contribute positively to leadership discussions and demonstrate a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to challenges and opportunities.

Executive Support to the CEO

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, providing proactive, high-level support to maximise effectiveness and focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage and prioritise the CEO's complex and dynamic diary, inbox and commitments, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
• Exercise sound judgement in managing competing demands, anticipating needs, risks and opportunities while acting as an effective gatekeeper and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate all travel, accommodation, expenses and logistics for the CEO.
• Prepare executive briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting materials to support informed decision-making.
• Proofread and quality assure high-profile communications, proposals, reports and presentations, ensuring consistency, accuracy and professionalism.
• Provide executive support to other members of the SLT as required.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience leading and delivering cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive successful outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand organisational priorities, identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Demonstrable experience managing competing priorities, exercising sound judgement and operating effectively within a highly confidential environment.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, executive briefings, presentations, policies and stakeholder communications.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence effectively at all levels of an organisation, including senior leaders, trustees, funders and external partners.
• Significant experience providing executive-level support to a CEO, Executive Director, Board or Senior Leadership Team within a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence using project management, collaboration and reporting tools.

• A track record of improving processes, systems and ways of working to increase organisational effectiveness.
• Experience working across multiple functions, building alignment and enabling effective communication between teams.
• Passion for Greenhouse's mission and commitment to making a positive difference for young people.

Who You Are

• A trusted and highly professional executive who operates with discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Strategic and commercially aware, able to understand the wider organisational context while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, anticipating needs and taking action before issues arise.
• An exceptional organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm, resilient and solution-focused under pressure.
• A confident relationship-builder who quickly establishes credibility and trust with colleagues, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgement and making decisions within agreed parameters.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities and adapting to changing organisational needs.
• Confident providing constructive challenge, driving accountability and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Passionate about Greenhouse's purpose, values and culture, acting as a positive ambassador for the organisation.

Are you an analytical thinker and problem solver?

Do you have awareness of information security principles and their importance in protecting organisational information and services? 

We’re recruiting for a Business Analyst to join us on an 18-month fixed term contract who will lead, coordinate, and deliver analysis activities across the Information Security and Technology Experience Programme, these include our Identity Governance and Data Centre Migration Projects. 

Key deliverables through this contract include: 

• Providing a complete set of approved business, functional and non-functional requirements, including user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases and traceability documentation for Identity Governance and Data Centre Migration projects. 
• Completing As-Is and To-Be process maps, impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and dependency mapping that identify the people, process, technology and data changes required to support implementation. 
• Providing a comprehensive analysis of business, technical, operational and data dependencies, identifying impacts across systems, users, applications and migration activities. 

Working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the programme, the processes, and the change management to leverage new capabilities.

Working arrangements 

Please note this is an 18-month fixed term contract. 

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

About you 

With previous experience of working within a Business Analyst role, you’ll have previous experience of working within large organisations, able to implement change, and working with PRINCE2 and Agile SCRUM methodologies.

To be successful in this role you’ll also have the following experience and attributes: 

• Experience of planning and designing analysis workstreams across project and product initiatives
• Experience of developing business cases for strategic change initiatives 
• Experience of reviewing current business processes and working with stakeholders to define effective improvements 
• Experience of eliciting business requirements using a variety of tools, to support design definition 
• Experience of solution evaluation and performance analysis for continuous improvement 
• Experience of systems and data analysis 

An effective team player, able to support colleagues, suppliers and partners to deliver successful business change, you’ll be a strong problem solver, able to take a methodical and analytical approach.

You’ll also have excellent communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and be comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders and focusing on generating the most value for the BHF. 

Belonging at BHF

By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of saving and improving lives, ensuring our work reflects and serves the needs of every community across the UK. 

To hear from our people, check outBelonging at BHF.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. 

Interview process

The interview process may take place in-person orvirtually viaMS Teams. 

How to apply 

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, andinclusive.BHFuse anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

We support responsible use of AI to help shape your application. By applying for a role at BHF, you confirm that your application is authentic and reflects your own skills and experience, to ensure everyone is assessed fairly.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, pleasecontact a member of the Recruitment team. 

Senior Fundraising Operations and Administration Manager
Salary: £47,150.00 per annum
Location: Hybrid working – Norwich or Cambridge
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent 

About East Anglian Air Ambulance 

We are East Anglian Air Ambulance. A charity providing lifesaving critical care every day of the year across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Whether by air or road, we bring hospital-level care to the most seriously ill and injured, probably on the worst day of their lives.

From blood transfusions and pain relief to anaesthesia and emergency surgery, our doctors and paramedics give patients the best chance of survival and recovery. And it doesn’t stop there. We also offer vital aftercare, train people in lifesaving skills, and carry out clinical research to keep improving care.

We’re fuelled entirely by donations, without any regular government funding, so our supporters and their fundraising powers every single mission. 

About the role 

You will be playing a key role in the senior leadership of the fundraising directorate, working alongside the two Heads of Fundraising. You and your team will provide hugely important support functions for the charity, including; delivering fantastic event experiences for supporters, applying for significant funding, ensuring the smooth running and administration of the fundraising function and specifically for the two largest income areas in fundraising - lottery and legacies. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Put simply, you will be responsible for developing a future proofed administrative function that can manage all fundraising and supporter administration, processing and fulfilment requirements. 

Providing senior leadership and direction to the Trust and Grants, Gifts in Wills administration and events delivery functions of the fundraising directorate. At the same time managing key external relationships with stakeholders, third party providers and contractors inc. our lottery canvassing company, lottery CRM, fundraising systems, insight contractors and other providers. 

Collaborating with Information Systems and Finance teams to ensure that all fundraising insight, reporting and supporter data is accessible and up to date. Commissioning the development of new dashboards or reports to ensure the fundraising team have everything they need to make informed decisions and to grow income. 

Proactively auditing and reviewing current activity and processes. Developing a culture of continuous improvement, through collaboration with other teams and key stakeholders, to address current and future need, plus identifying areas of efficiency, and where we can add value for supporters.

Becoming our in-house expert on fundraising governance and compliance, staying up to date with fundraising legislation and regulation to help ensure we are always compliant in our activity, policies and process across the fundraising department. 

You’ll bring: 

Significant experience leading or managing teams or functions in a charity and/or fundraising setting. Alongside this, you will have recently been working in an environment where you have been identifying and delivering improvements to operational systems and processes.

You will have a proven experience in project management and if you have knowledge of lean processing, value stream mapping or continuous improvement methods this would be a real bonus. You will be great at managing significant third-party contracts, supplier tendering and procurement, and contract negotiations.

Your knowledge of fundraising practices, governance, legislation and regulation will be great, but there will be opportunity to learn and develop this if you need it. A good working knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice, Gambling Commission and Charity Commission rules would be fantastic.

Overall, you will have the right mindset to get stuff done, solve problems and find ways to continuously improve processes and activity – being a fan of helicopters and the colour yellow, would be great too!

Closing Date: 21st September 2026 (9am)  
Interview Date: 28th September 2026 (to be held in person at Helimed House, Norwich) 

This role will be worked a minimum of 3 days a week from our Norwich or Cambridge office and up to 2 days a week from home. The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a commutable distance of Norwich or Cambridge.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

WSC is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. 

The Communications and Narratives Lead will work closely with, and be line managed by, the Executive Director, who sets the strategic direction, editorial oversight and quality standards for WSC's communications.

The postholder will lead the day-to-day delivery of WSC's communications and narrative change activity, creating compelling content across digital, print and social channels, supporting media and press work, and playing a central role in delivering WSC's Communications Strategy. This includes helping to build and mobilise a worker-led movement, supporting coalition and ally relationships, and delivering campaign moments that build public and political support for decent work for all.

This is a lead role for someone who combines significant, demonstrable experience in communications with a genuine interest in organising, campaigning and movement-building. We are looking for someone with relevant professional training or development, for example in media relations, campaigning or organising, or framing and narrative approaches, who can bring self-starting, leadership to this role.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Channel Management

• Develop and deliver WSC's Communications Strategy, supporting the development of strong narrative framing for engaging with our base, allies and potential/moveble audiences at the local, regional and national levels.

• Lead the development of high-quality, values-led content across digital, print and offline channels, including the website, social media, email, newsletters, reports and campaign materials.

• Manage and maintain WSC's social media channels, including planning content calendars, growing engagement, and monitoring performance.

• Manage and update WSC's website and digital platforms, ensuring content is current, accessible and on-brand.

• Maintain brand consistency, tone of voice and worker-centred storytelling across all communications.

• Ensure consistent and impactful messaging across all communications platforms.

Media & External Relations

• Draft press releases, briefings, statements and reactive lines, acting as a media spokesperson as well as supporting others in the organisation to do so.

• Build and maintain working relationships with journalists, media outlets and sector partners to secure opportunities that foreground the experiences and analysis of workers.

• Monitor media and online coverage (e.g. maintaining a media diary and social listening on key hashtags and terms) to spot shifts in language, sentiment and identify new communications opportunities.

Narrative change and movement building

• Oversee message framings that activate our strategic narrative grounded in workers’ rights and values such as solidarity, equality, safety, collaboration and creativity.

• Work with WSC colleagues, partners, artists, and researchers to develop and disseminate compelling storytelling content, including videos, articles, social media assets and artistic displays.

• Lead on testing and refining messaging with workers, allies and the wider public, including by leading and running workshops.

• Lead delivery of campaign moments and key dates ensuring worker voices are central and framing is consistent.

• Help identify, brief and support workers and messengers to share their experiences through media, events and public forums.

• Mobilise our base, allies and potential/moveable audiences around key policy opportunities, consultations and campaign moments, including public-facing activity aimed at growing WSC's movement of active supporters.

Stakeholder Engagement & Participation

• Help organise and deliver worker and ally events (e.g. seasonal in-person events, message-testing sessions and framing workshops) that help refine WSC's messaging.

• Build and maintain relationships with allies and coalition partners, including trade unions, human rights and housing organisations, food and farming networks, professional bodies and community organisations, supporting joint statements, shared briefings and coordinated campaign activity.

• Work collaboratively with policy, casework and operations colleagues to ensure communications and movement-building activity supports organisational priorities.

• Co-produce communications and campaign outputs with workers, including by attending worker power sessions, prioritising their voices, interests, concerns and ensuring safeguarding is central.

Administration, Monitoring & Oversight

• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of WSC’s communications strategies, media coverage, and narrative change activities.

• Maintain up-to-date communications databases, including segmenting contacts on Mailchimp and other contact/CRM systems.

• Monitor, evaluate and report on communications and campaign performance, contributing to the evaluation of key moments against WSC's influencing aims.

• Ensure all communications and campaign activity complies with legal, regulatory, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR) and charity requirements.

• Manage freelancers, agencies or consultants (for example design or digital support) as directed by the Executive Director.

Help lead the next chapter of an award-winning, volunteer-powered environmental charity

As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, Shrewsbury Food Hub is looking for an inclusive, practical and strategically minded Executive Director to lead us through the next phase of our development.

We have a simple vision: a community where food is valued and not wasted.

Founded in 2016, we rescue surplus food seven days a week from local suppliers and redistribute it through charities, community groups, schools and Foodshares. In the year to March 2026 alone, we rescued more than 270 tonnes of food, with our work reaching an estimated 4,000 people every week across Shrewsbury and the surrounding area.

We have also developed a growing programme of community cooking, bringing people together to build skills and confidence, share food and strengthen community – while ensuring that good food does not go to waste.

The opportunity

Shrewsbury Food Hub has grown significantly over the past decade. Our next Executive Director will help us build on that success while strengthening the foundations beneath it.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established and much-loved local charity through a period of organisational development: bringing greater clarity, focus, structure and resilience while protecting the energy, relationships and community spirit that make the Hub special.

The Board is committed to focusing increasingly on governance and delegating day-to-day leadership and management to the Executive Director. You will have the authority and responsibility to lead the organisation, work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and create the conditions in which staff and volunteers can perform at their best.

This is not a figurehead role. We need an Executive Director who can see the bigger picture, make difficult choices and turn strategy into practical action – someone equally comfortable around the Board table and spending time with the staff, volunteers and partners who make our work possible.

This role is largely based in Shrewsbury, with some home working possible. This is a strongly place-based role requiring a regular and visible on-site presence.

What you will lead

Working with the Board, staff, volunteers and partners, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a clear, focused and financially sustainable strategy.
• Strengthen our structures, systems, processes and ways of working, leading organisational change with clarity and sensitivity.
• Provide overall leadership for safe, reliable and effective operations and organisational risk.
• Build an inclusive, enabling and accountable culture, supporting and developing our Senior Leadership Team and wider community of staff and volunteers.
• Oversee financial sustainability and the development of a strong, balanced income base.
• Build trusted relationships with funders, suppliers, businesses, local authorities and community partners, acting as a visible and credible ambassador for the Hub.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Who are we looking for?

You will bring successful senior leadership experience from a charity, social enterprise, public service or other purpose-led organisation, together with experience of shaping strategy, leading change and turning plans into results.

You will be financially astute, pragmatic and comfortable creating clarity in a busy organisation. Above all, you will be a genuine people leader: emotionally intelligent, approachable and able to build trust across a diverse community of staff, volunteers, trustees, founders and partners.

We don't expect our new Executive Director to be a specialist in everything. You may bring particular depth in operational and organisational leadership or in income generation, fundraising and external development. What matters is that you have credible experience of the other and the leadership ability to bring different expertise together.

Previous Executive Director experience is welcome, but is not essential.

Our values

We want our new Executive Director to share our commitment to reducing food waste and strengthening our community, and to lead in a way that reflects our values:

Passion – Accountability – Inclusiveness – Integrity – Caring – Resilience

These values shape not only what we do, but how we work together. We are looking for a leader who enables others to succeed, listens to different perspectives, acts with integrity and empathy, and remains purposeful and constructive through change.

Our ambitions remain firmly rooted in place. We believe there is significant potential to deepen our environmental and social impact across Shrewsbury and Shropshire, rather than becoming a national organisation.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than three pages, outlining your suitability for the role, by 5pm on Friday 25 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Shrewsbury Food Hub on Monday 5 October 2026, providing an opportunity to meet the team, see the Hub in action and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation ahead of formal interviews.

Shrewsbury Food Hub values the strength that comes from different experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process.

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Global Head of Assurance (WaterAid International)

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: London, UK or Stockholm, Sweden

In the UK, we enjoy Hybrid working: a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person

Salary:

• GBP £73,964 per annum starting salary with excellent benefits*
• SEK 52,000 – 70,000 per month with excellent benefits*

*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances.

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About our Leaders

A WaterAid Ready Leaderembodies WaterAid's Leading Together with PACE behaviours. Leaders who create clarity and purpose, have agility and resourcefulness and can build accountability, champion collaboration, and empower others to perform at their best. At WaterAid, leadership isn’t about title or position. It’s about action that creates positive change and impact.

About the team

WaterAid international is a separate legal entity within the WaterAid federation which has oversight of the global organisation. It comprises the Board of Trustees and a small secretariat, based in London and led by the Global Director. WAi was created to support the development of our global organisation and to facilitate global decision making, global standards and co-ordination of global activities.

It supports the members in their work to deliver our strategic aims and mission and realise our vision. WAi owns the WaterAid name and logo and is responsible for establishing WaterAid member organisations in new countries.

About the role

The Global Head of Assurance is a WaterAid Ready Leader who plays a critical role in strengthening confidence in WaterAid's governance, risk management and control environment. Responsible for developing and coordinating the global assurance framework, the role provides independent assurance to management and the WaterAid International Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of key organisational systems and controls.

Working across a complex international organisation, the postholder will bring objective insight and constructive challenge, helping to identify risks, improve processes and support effective decision-making. Through collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across the federation, they will help ensure WaterAid delivers its mission with integrity, accountability and impact.

In this role, you will;

Assurance

• Work with each Member Country and the WAi Secretariat to support the development of appropriate and proportionate assurance frameworks.
• Provide periodic updates and an annual opinion to the WAi Global Director and WAi Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management across the federation.

Audit

• Assess and support member countries in developing and strengthening the adequacy and effectiveness of audit and assurance mechanisms across the federation.
• Develop a WAi Audit Plan, informed by global risks, a global assurance framework and input from the Global Executive, for approval by the WAi Global Director and the WAi Board.

Accreditation

• Work with colleagues to deliver a rigorous and effective accreditation process, and conduct regular and ad-hoc accreditation reviews of federation Member Countries. 

Risk management

• Support the further development and embedding of the WAi risk management process.
• Promote and support best practise in risk management across the federation.

Fraud and financial crime (excluding WaterAid UK)

• Assist Member Countries with the management of cases of fraud, bribery and other financial irregularities and crimes.
• Support Member Countries in developing fraud risk assessments, advising on preventive and detective measures, and conducting fraud awareness activities.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Qualified member of a major accounting body (ICAEW, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) or an Internal Auditor qualification
• Comprehensive understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards and leading internal audit practices
• Experienced in managing and developing audit and assurance functions
• Experienced in working across cultures
• Practical experience of fraud investigations
• Experienced working with Microsoft applications
• Be a WaterAid Ready Leader: A proven ability to create clarity and purpose, adapt with agility and resourcefulness, build accountability, champion collaboration and empower others to perform at their best, in line with WaterAid's Leading Together with PACE behaviours.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Language skills in French, Portuguese or languages in countries where WaterAid works.
• Experience working for a charity or not-for-profit organisation
• Experience in working in an international organisation 

Closing date: Applications close at 12:00 PM UK time on 9 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 19 October 2026.

How to apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

Our Commitment

Our People Promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. 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 be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are 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 to 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. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

The Queen Elizabeth Trust is a new, ambitious UK-wide independent charity established to deliver a lasting legacy to the extraordinary life of service of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

Inspired by Queen Elizabeth's belief that "everyone is our neighbour", the Trust works hand in hand with communities to restore and sustain the buildings, green spaces and shared places that bring people together across generations and from all walks of life. Through funding, strategic partnerships and targeted support, the Trust will help create safe, inclusive and vibrant places that thrive long into the future.

Backed by an initial endowment from the UK Government, the Trust will act as a catalyst for change, investing not only in physical regeneration but also in the people, skills and activities that enable communities to flourish. Working with partners who bring deep local knowledge and expertise, the Trust is committed to ensuring that opportunities reach communities across the UK, particularly those that have historically faced barriers to accessing major funding programmes.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead the development of the Trust's finance, treasury, investment and operational functions, overseeing a growing endowment currently valued at £40m. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building systems, influencing decision making and helping establish the foundations of a high-impact organisation from the ground up.

We are looking to recruit a qualified accountant with significant senior experience spanning financial leadership, treasury management, governance and organisational development. You will be equally comfortable advising boards, developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to get things done. Commercially astute, highly collaborative and low ego, you will thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, bring structure to ambiguity, and communicate complex financial matters with clarity and confidence.

Please visit the Attenti website to read the appointment brief for more information and details on how to apply. For an informal and confidential discussion, after having read the appointment brief, please contact our advising consultants, Anita Denton or David Fielding, at Attenti.

Closing date for applications – 28th September 2026

Information about Headway Gloucestershire:-

Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people over 18 with an acquired brain injury.  We provide specialist recovery support and respite through the following services

• OurCommunity Links Service provides outreach information, specialist brain injury recoveryadvice for people with an acquired brain injury and their families and supports them as they come toterms with the changed circumstances brought about by brain injury. The service includes benefits advice and collaborative working with other organisations such as Adult Social Services, Housing Providers and other VCSE organisations
   
• Our Enablement Service is centre based and open every weekday offering activities that focus on the five elements of rehabilitation: emotional functioning; cognitive functioning; learning; social interaction and behaviour. This takes the form of a structured timetable so that those with an acquired brain injury can select the activities thathelp them work towards their goals.We work one to one and also employ a group format to harness theunique recovery benefits of peer contact and support. 
   
• OurCarer Support Groups provide a relaxed environment withinthe community where people with an acquired brain injury and their families can meet new people, share experiences and support each other.We provide training events, social events and facilitate familysupport groups. 
   
• Our Peer Support Groups provide an opportunity once a month in different locations for people with an acquired brain injury to discuss topics of interest and to share challenges, tips and provide positive support.
   
• Our Community Hubs are delivered in locations around the county in community venues and are tailored to the needs of the group for up to 3 hours. They include physical exercise sessions, focussed discussion groups, advice and support related to acquired brain injury and the opportunity to develop a local support network
   
• Our Hospital Liaison service is where we attend the Gloucester Royal Hospital once every two weeks at an agreed time to offer support to individuals and their family during the early stages of rehabilitation.

Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers.  Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.

CEO Role

You will lead and motivate a small team of staff and volunteers and work with them to provide a person centred, enabling and outcome focused support service to people over 18 with an acquired brain injury.  You will seek opportunities for planned development and growth and build on the success of our existing services to increase our offer.

You will act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the charity, demonstrating integrity and commitment to key stakeholders, partners and donors to ensure the best outcomes for people affected by brain injury in the Gloucestershire area.

You will be joining at an exciting time as we work together with health and social care partners to monitor and understand the needs of people with brain injury in Gloucestershire and influence the pathway for rehabilitation and longer-term support.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a small organisation in the charity or care sector, developing strategy and business plans, a track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers.

Headway Gloucestershire is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Salary
£50,000 - £52,000 (Pro Rata) with a possible bonus for meeting agreed fundraising targets

Based at
Headway House, Gloucester

Hours
37.5 hours per week with the option of some flexibility depending on business need

Contract
Permanent

Responsible to
The Board of Trustees

To find out more about this role, please email us.

To apply for this position please send your CV and maximum of a two-page personal statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.

The Executive Assistant is a senior member of the Lead Bishop's Office, working closely with the Lead Bishop and Chaplain to extend and enable the Bishop's ministry and leadership across the Diocese of York. The postholder will provide proactive, strategic and highly professional executive support, ensuring that the Bishop's time, priorities and resources are used effectively in support of the Diocese's mission and ministry.

The Executive Assistant will act as a trusted colleague, organiser, coordinator and facilitator, helping to respond efficiently to a high volume of correspondence and invitations, to ensure that the Bishop is well prepared for meetings, visits and key decisions, that actions are followed through effectively, and that those who engage with the Bishop's Office receive a welcoming, responsive and pastorally sensitive service.

The role requires sound judgement, initiative, discretion and resilience, together with the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity. The ability to build positive relationships across the Diocese, the wider Church, civic life and local communities. The work is varied, demanding and often fast-moving. The successful postholder will bring a calm presence, excellent organisational skills, good humour and a commitment to supporting the flourishing of ministry and leadership in the Diocese of York.

Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 15 October 2026

Responsibilities

Executive Support to the Lead Bishop

• Provide high-level executive support to the Lead Bishop.
• Manage a complex and demanding flow of correspondence and diary, ensuring that responses, appointments and commitments align with the Bishop's priorities and strategic objectives.
• Exercise judgement in balancing competing demands on the Bishop's time and attention.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, visits, engagements and public events.
• Organise travel, accommodation and associated logistics.
• Ensure the Bishop is fully briefed and appropriately prepared for meetings, visits, services and public engagements.
• Maintain oversight of actions requiring the Bishop's attention and ensure timely follow-up.
• Act as a gateway to the Bishop's Office, ensuring appropriate access while protecting time for priorities, reflection and decision-making.
• Lead on the Bishop's Office responsibilities as part of clergy appointment processes in the York Archdeaconry (as set out in the process document), working closely with the Archdeacon of York's Office and the Chaplain.

Coordination of the Bishop's Ministry

• Work closely with the Bishop and Chaplain to support the delivery of strategic priorities and objectives.
• Maintain awareness of forthcoming commitments, key developments and emerging opportunities across the Diocese, including a weekly diary meeting with the Bishop and chaplain, a quarterly look ahead and meetings with the Archdeacon's Office and the other Bishops' EAs for diary setting and coordination
• Assist in coordinating diocesan visits, consultations, celebrations, confirmations, services and events.
• Support the administration and coordination of the Ministerial Development Review (MDR) process within the Archdeaconry of York, working with relevant clergy, reviewers and diocesan staff to ensure reviews are arranged and completed in a timely manner.
• Support the implementation of initiatives led by the Bishop.
• Monitor progress against agreed actions and ensure appropriate follow-through.
• Help ensure that work streams involving the Bishop are effectively coordinated across diocesan structures and teams.

Correspondence and Communications

• Manage the Bishop's correspondence, emails and enquiries.
• Draft letters, emails, briefings, reports and other documentation on behalf of the Bishop.
• Ensure communications are timely, professional and pastorally sensitive.
• Deal appropriately with confidential, complex and sensitive matters.
• Maintain systems for tracking correspondence, decisions and actions.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to gather information and draft responses as required.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clergy, lay leaders, diocesan colleagues and external partners.
• Act as a first point of contact for many individuals seeking to engage with the Bishop's Office.
• Liaise with churches, schools, charities, civic organisations, local authorities and national Church bodies as appropriate.
• Represent the Bishop's Office with professionalism, courtesy and hospitality.
• Support the Chaplain and Bishop in maintaining effective relationships across the Diocese and wider Church.

Meetings, Visits and Events

• Coordinate meetings, visits and events involving the Bishop.
• Prepare agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
• Arrange venues, hospitality, travel and practical logistics.
• Welcome visitors and guests to the Bishop's Office.
• Support significant diocesan occasions and civic engagements.
• Ensure that visitors experience a warm, efficient and professional welcome.
• Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of Archdeaconry of York events and initiatives, working closely with the Archdeacon's Personal Assistant and other colleagues as required.

Office Management, Finance, and Administration

• Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Bishop's Office.
• Maintain accurate, secure and well-organised systems for records, information and correspondence.
• Support effective information management and record keeping.
• Administer and keep records of the day-to-day financial processes from the Local Account and other charitable trusts and grants in the name of the Bishop.
• Work with the Bishop and Chaplain to complete the budget process for the Local Account
• To fill in and submit Quarterly Returns to the Church Commissioners for the Local Account
• Identify and implement improvements to administrative systems and processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure resilience and continuity across the office.
• Provide mutual support and cover for the Archdeacon's Personal Assistant during periods of annual leave or absence, ensuring that time-sensitive matters are addressed promptly and continuity of service is maintained.

Safeguarding, Compliance and Governance

• Demonstrate a commitment to creating and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture.
• Undertake safeguarding training appropriate to the role.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and procedures.
• Handle personal and sensitive information in accordance with data protection legislation.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion and professional integrity.
• Comply with all relevant governance, financial and information management requirements.

General Expectations

The Executive Assistant will:

• Be a proactive, supportive and trusted presence within the Bishop's Office.
• Contribute positively to the life and culture of the team.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing priorities and demands.
• Exercise sound judgement and initiative.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Diocese.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably consistent with the nature and seniority of the role.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience

• Experience of providing executive or senior administrative support to a senior leader.
• Experience of managing complex diaries and competing priorities.
• Experience of organising meetings, events and visits involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience of drafting correspondence, briefings, reports and other professional documentation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills, working at pace and sometimes under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to anticipate needs and work proactively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to manage multiple demands while remaining calm under pressure.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable and service-oriented.
• Emotionally intelligent and pastorally sensitive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Resilient and able to thrive in a demanding environment.
• Collaborative and committed to team working.
• Able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Good-humoured, positive and solutions-focused.
• In sympathy with the mission, ministry and values of the Church of England.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting a senior church, charity, public sector or civic leader.
• Knowledge of the structures and governance of the Church of England.
• Experience of project coordination or programme support.
• Experience of budget monitoring and financial administration.
• Experience of preparing briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Understanding of the Diocese of York and its context.
• Experience of working within a faith-based or values-led organisation.

Closing date for application is 04 October, 23:55