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Weekend Catering Assistant
Reference: AUG20269432
Location: Frampton Marsh
Hours: 4 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £13.45 - £14.35 Per Hour
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
Are you passionate about delivering great customer experiences and inspired by the natural world? Join us at Frampton Marsh Reserve and play a key role in welcoming visitors while supporting vital conservation work.
We’re looking for a positive and adaptable Centre Assistant to join our retail team. In this role, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors, ensuring everyone enjoys a memorable and engaging experience at the reserve.
As a Centre Assistant, your primary focus will be supporting visitors in our retail space-offering friendly, knowledgeable service and helping people make the most of their visit. You’ll also contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the visitor centre, which may include supporting the café and front-of-house activities when needed.
Working on a busy nature reserve means no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, helping to ensure our facilities run efficiently and continue to inspire people to connect with and care for nature.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills, build knowledge of our operations, and contribute to our wider conservation mission.
Our work in the visitor centre is planned via the use of rotas and will include weekend and bank holiday working.
Key Responsibilities:
Why Join Us?
Our visitor centre plays a vital role in connecting people with nature and supporting conservation. By joining our team, you’ll help create meaningful experiences for visitors while contributing to the protection of wildlife and habitats.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re enthusiastic about working with people and interested in nature, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Additional Information:
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 6th September 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15th September.
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.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

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VISION AND MISSION Waverley Abbey is a new spiritual home for a rising generation, based in one of England’s oldest places of Christian prayer, mission and justice. Today, we fire up believers and tool up leaders to play their part in the renewal of faith in the nation and around the world. We are a house of prayer, providing practical education, exceptional hospitality and sparking innovative enterprise. From the first Cistercian monastery in England to the global ministry of Every Day with Jesus, Waverley Abbey has been a place of Christian prayer, mission and justice for over 1,300 years. Now, in partnership with 24-7 Prayer, we are building a new kind of Abbey: a new spiritual home for the nation and a hub that awakens a generation to transform the story of our times through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
VALUES & CULTURE Our team really is something special. Our people are gold. Our people come from all different walks of life, and it’s this mix of brilliant personalities, experiences and insights that gives us that warm, open and friendly culture you can feel as soon as you meet us. But, however wonderfully different we all are, there are five things we’ve got in common, and they are the Waverley Abbey values. Our values are the key to what makes our culture so unique; they’re a reflection of who each of us is and they’re embedded in everything we do. OUR VALUES Integrity Compassion Selflessness Transformational Celebration SO WE EMPLOY AUTHENTIC, SELFLESS, COMPASSIONATE, TRANSFORMATIONAL AND FUN PEOPLE!
JOB PURPOSE This is an exciting senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape how Waverley Abbey tells its story, grows its reach and engages people with its vision. The Head of Marketing and Communications will provide strategic, creative and inspiring leadership across all aspects of marketing, communications, brand and digital engagement. Working across the breadth of Waverley Abbey — including the college, house, House of Prayer, events, hospitality, fundraising and the wider estate — the postholder will develop clear and compelling communication that strengthen our brand trust, reach new audiences and support sustainable revenue growth. This role will ensure that our communications reflect the quality, warmth and bold ambition of Waverley Abbey. You will be a talented and experienced marketing professional, an exceptional leader who mines the gold in others, and an experienced AI champion with a bold vision to play your part to see the Gospel of Jesus transform a generation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Marketing Leadership
> Develop and lead an ambitious, integrated marketing and communications strategy to support and supercharge Waverley Abbey’s vision, organisational priorities and income objectives.
> Translate organisational strategy into clear annual marketing plans, campaigns, priorities and measurable outcomes, and deliver those plans on time every time.
> Work closely with leaders across the college, House of Prayer, house and estate, hospitality, events, fundraising and other areas to understand their audiences and develop effective marketing responses.
> Significantly grow market share by connecting and building brand trust with new audiences, markets and opportunities to extend Waverley Abbey’s reach and influence.
> Champion and implement AI effectively and wisely to at least 10x our marketing output.
> Ensure marketing activity is focused, coordinated and capable of delivering both immediate results and long-term brand growth. Brand Leadership and Storytelling
> Deliver daily brand and individual stories above the line to build Waverley Abbey awareness, authority and trust. Champion excellent storytelling that communicates the impact of Waverley Abbey through the lives, experiences and communities impacted by our work.
> Lead and be principle guardian of the Waverley Abbey brand and sub-brands.
> Develop a clear, compelling and consistent brand story that captures the heritage, vision, breadth and future direction of Waverley Abbey.
> Ensure the brand is expressed consistently across all communications, campaigns, publications, digital platforms, signage and visitor touchpoints.
> Oversee the development and implementation of brand guidelines and support colleagues to apply them consistently and confidently.
> Protect and strengthen the reputation of Waverley Abbey; identifying, proactively managing and responding appropriately to potential risks. Campaigns, Audience Growth and Engagement
> Lead integrated fundraising campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, participation and income from core and new audiences.
> Develop targeted approaches for student recruitment that increase our HE student enrolments year on year on year, and provide a significantly growing ‘front door’ of non-HE students and trainees via a ‘digital university’.
> Significantly grow house, event and retreat guests to maximum capacity.
> Ensure campaigns are creative, audience-focused, aspirational and informed by meaningful data.
> Establish a clear annual marketing and communications plan aligned with organisational priorities — and deliver on time, every time.
> Strengthen the organisation’s ability to acquire new audiences while deepening engagement with existing supporters, students, guests, customers and partners. Digital Marketing and Content >Deliver the effective and wise use of AI to 10x our marketing output.
> Provide leadership for Waverley Abbey’s websites, social media channels, email communications and wider digital presence.
> Effectively be able to spin-up world class UX websites and apps in short timescales.
>Develop a digital-first approach that makes maximum use of content, video, photography, social media, search, email and emerging platforms.
>Oversee the planning and production of high-quality content that is engaging, market-leading and consistent with the Waverley Abbey voice.
> Ensure the best UX on all websites and that digital platforms are accurate, accessible, engaging, easy to navigate and optimised for search.
>Use analytics and audience insight to improve campaigns and tactics.
>Always be exploring new digital opportunities that could significantly increase Waverley Abbey’s reach and impact. Communications and Public Relations
> Lead Waverley Abbey’s external communications, media relations and public relations activity.
>Develop proactive opportunities to raise the profile of Waverley Abbey locally, nationally and within relevant Christian, educational and hospitality networks.
>Oversee press releases, media statements, articles, briefing materials and external announcements.
>Build strong and constructive relationships with journalists, media partners, influencers and other key stakeholders.
> Lead communications planning during sensitive or high-profile situations, working closely with the CEO and relevant senior leaders.
> Ensure Waverley Abbey communicates with clarity, confidence and integrity. Fundraising and Partnership Communications
> Work in close partnership with fundraising colleagues to develop compelling cases for support, campaigns and supporter communications.
> Ensure fundraising materials communicate Waverley Abbey’s vision, need and impact with clarity.
> Support the development of strategic partnerships that increase the organisation’s profile, influence and reach.
> Create high-quality communications resources for funders, donors, partners, churches and other key stakeholders. Team Leadership and Development
> Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Marketing and Communications team in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager.
> Create a collaborative, creative and supportive culture in which team members are trusted, equipped and accountable.
> Set clear objectives and priorities for the team, ensuring workloads and resources are managed effectively.
> Provide regular one-to-ones, feedback, coaching, development conversations and performance reviews.
> Support the personal and professional development of direct reports, identifying opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.
> Commission and manage freelancers, agencies and specialist suppliers where appropriate.
> Build positive and productive relationships across the organisation, enabling the Marketing and Communications team to operate as a trusted strategic partner. Planning, Budgets and Performance
> Manage the Marketing and Communications budget responsibly, ensuring effective use of resources and demonstrable value — always within budget.
> Establish clear measures of success across brand awareness, audience growth, engagement, recruitment, conversion and income.
> Provide regular performance reports, insight and recommendations to the CEO and Executive Team.
> Use data, audience research and market insight to inform decisions and continually improve performance.
> Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, ensuring high quality work is delivered on time and within budget. Data and Compliance
> Ensure marketing communications comply with UK GDPR, data protection, consent and privacy requirements.
> Maintain professional, ethical and legally compliant standards across all communications activity. Leadership and Organisational Contribution As a senior Executive member at Waverley Abbey, the postholder will:
> Contribute actively to organisational strategy, planning and decision-making.
> Build strong relationships across all areas of Waverley Abbey and work generously across organisational boundaries.
> Model leadership that is clear, courageous, compassionate and accountable.
> Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
> Embody Waverley Abbey’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Selflessness, Transformation and Celebration.
> Act as an ambassador for Waverley Abbey, representing the organisation externally and internally confidently and professionally.
> Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the seniority and purpose of the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience — Essential
> Significant senior-level experience in marketing, communications or brand.
> A strong track record of developing and delivering successful marketing and communications strategies.
> Experience of leading integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
> Demonstrable success in growing audiences, increasing engagement and delivering measurable organisational outcomes.
> Experience of leading, managing and developing a marketing or communications team.
> Strong experience of AI, digital marketing, content strategy, social media, websites, email marketing and audience analytics.
> Experience of working effectively with senior leaders and providing trusted strategic advice.
> Experience of managing budgets, agencies, suppliers and multiple projects.
> Experience of using data insight to evaluate performance and make decisions.
Experience — Desirable
> Experience within a complex, multi-product environment — charity, Christian organisation, education provider or hospitality organisation.
> Experience of student recruitment, fundraising communications, events marketing or customer acquisition.
> Experience of working across an organisation with several distinct audiences, services or brands.
Knowledge and Skills — Essential
> Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate vision into focused and achievable plans.
> Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
> Strong creative judgement and the ability to recognise and develop compelling stories.
> A sophisticated understanding of brand, audience development and customer journeys.
> Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
> Strong project-management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance strategic leadership and practical delivery. > Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing supports organisational growth and income generation.
> Confidence in analysing data, measuring impact and presenting clear recommendations.
Knowledge and Skills — Desirable
> A relevant degree or professional marketing qualification.
> Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
> Working knowledge of content management systems, customer relationship management systems, email marketing tools and creative software.
> Understanding of the UK higher education landscape.
Personal Qualities The successful candidate will be:
> An imaginative and ambitious leader who is excited by the opportunity to build something significant.
> A gifted storyteller who communicates with clarity, warmth and authenticity.
> Strategic and creative, while also able to bring structure, focus and delivery.
> Collaborative, generous and able to work effectively with colleagues holding different responsibilities and perspectives.
> Emotionally intelligent and confident in navigating complexity.
> Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking appropriate initiative.
> Committed to excellence without losing warmth, humanity or perspective.
> Resilient, adaptable and able to respond positively to change.
> Personally aligned with the Christian vision and values of Waverley Abbey. Occupational Requirement There is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian. The successful candidate will be expected to affirm Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith, participate in the prayer life of the organisation and conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with its Christian ethos and values. This requirement is applied in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Additional Requirements
> Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of significant events, campaigns or organisational activity. > Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings, events and partnership activity.
> This job description reflects the current requirements of the role. It may be reviewed as Waverley Abbey develops, following consultation with the postholder.
Grade: 4
Salary: £37,321 per annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Position type: Permanent
Responsible to: Senior Brand Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall or Remote (UK only)
Travel: Ability to work away from home required. This may be UK (we expect up to 6 visits to Truro HQ per year) or an in-country deployment in a content gathering or representing ShelterBox role.
ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of in an in-house brand and creative team this role will help plan, shoot, create and oversee the production of quality audience-led graphic design and multi-media content under the ShelterBox brand.
Working with the Senior Brand Manager and wider Brand and Content team, the successful candidate will deliver end-to-end projects to bring the brand alive and support our fundraising, communications and international teams to drive income, awareness and support successful user journeys.
The role will advise all ShelterBox teams to work within brand guidelines and enable teams to access and use assets and templates by maintaining accurate systems. They will also support wider development of a purpose-led brand, using insight and by building strong relationships with audience and channel owners.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Are you looking to join an in-house Brand and Content team? This role would suit someone who's keen to work across all areas of the organisation, championing brand guidelines and managing and delivering a wide range of creative projects under the ShelterBox brand.
You must be able to edit video and have a good knowledge graphic design and brand. It is a requirement of this role to have a working knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, Indesign and Illustrator, with experience across Adobe Creative Suite. You'll also be able to demonstrate great copywriting skills and have excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in practical photography and film.
You will need to be able to plan and lead a shoot and confidently pick up a camera and capture ShelterBox footage and interviews in the UK and in the countries where we work. This role will, at times, be required to deploy in both major disasters and pro-active content trips - gathering content themselves and supporting external freelancers.
MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within this role you will be a great relationship builder working across a wide range of ShelterBox teams, external agencies, partners and freelancers.
A strategic thinker - able to work on multiple long and short project deadlines and prioritise to objectives.
Driven by audience needs - whether that's optimising creative in response to Digital Marketing data and insight or getting under the skin of key strategic funders to make the right content at the right time to drive objectives.
Experienced in working across fundraising and communications channels for both warm and cold audiences to drive income and awareness.
We arelooking for a creative talent who can get to the core of ShelterBox's mission whilst remaining up to date with the detail, picking up new ideas and concepts easily. You'll understand the power of story in fundraising and communications, be self-motivated, with a can-do approach and be flexible in supporting the wider team.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Brand:
Creative and content development:
Content gathering:
Planning and team working
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please ensure your application is completed in full and you read the applicant guidance on our website before applying.
York Travellers Trust (YTT) is seeking an inspiring, values-led Chief Executive to
lead our organisation through its next stage of development.
We work alongside the vibrant and resourceful Gypsy and Traveller communities of York and the surrounding area. We challenge discrimination and inequality, increase opportunities and life chances, and build bridges that promote understanding and community cohesion.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and hold overall responsibility for YTT’s performance, financial sustainability, governance, safeguarding and organisational development.
Working closely with our Board, staff and community members, you will:
shape and deliver YTT’s strategic direction;
strengthen our financial sustainability and develop new income opportunities;
ensure our services remain effective, safe and responsive;
build influential relationships with communities, funders, partners and
policymakers;
champion the rights, needs and aspirations of Gypsy and Traveller
communities; and
embed sociocratic and democratic ways of working so that community voices
genuinely shape our decisions.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong commitment to equality, social justice and community empowerment. You will have experience of leading in a charity, community organisation, public service or another values-led environment.
You will understand the strengths, needs and systemic barriers experienced by Gypsy and Traveller communities, gained through direct work with these communities or substantial experience alongside other marginalised groups.
You will combine strategic thinking with a collaborative, authentic and hands-on leadership style. You will also bring experience of managing people, working with a Board, overseeing finances, securing income and representing an organisation externally.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a trusted community organisation at an important point in its development. If you share our ambition for an inclusive, community-led and sustainable future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The job description sets out the skills and experience we are looking for, but we know
that the right person may not tick every box. If you are passionate about our mission and bring significant relevant experience and the capacity to develop into the role, we would love to hear from you.
We are open to applications from people wishing to job share or looking for less than full-time hours; if this applies then let us know in your application.
Please send us:
• your CV; and
• a supporting statement of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible and recognise that a written application may not be the best way for everyone to demonstrate their suitability. As a reasonable adjustment, we can accept the information requested in an alternative format, such as an audio or video recording, or arrange another suitable way for you to apply.
Get in touch if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, discuss an alternative application method or any other reasonable adjustments. Closing date is 6 September 2026.
The Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator will play a key role in fundraising The role has two key purposes, to increase Derbyshire Mind's income through a range of fundraising activities, and to expand Derbyshire Mind's online and promotional activities to support fundraising.
The above will be through proactively seeking new fundraising individuals, groups and opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with all donors, and developing and delivering a calendar of key fundraising events for Derbyshire Mind.
This will also include online promotional work, such as updating the website and social media activity, as part of the wider team.
For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imroc is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, values-led leadership as the organisation enters its next phase of development.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who can combine a strong commitment to recovery and lived experience leadership with the strategic, organisational and commercial judgement needed to lead a relatively small, influential charity. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and senior colleagues, the CEO will shape clear priorities, strengthen organisational and financial sustainability, build future leadership capability, and create new opportunities for impact and growth.
The successful candidate will be joining an organisation with a distinctive philosophy and more than 20 years of experience influencing recovery-focused practice. Imroc works in England and globally, combining consultancy and organisational development, accredited training, coaching and mentorship, thought leadership, evaluation and research.
What Imroc does
Training – co-produced, practical and recovery-focused programmes designed to build skills, confidence and meaningful culture change.
Consultancy and organisational development – collaborative support that helps organisations embed recovery principles, co-production and lived experience into practice and organisational culture.
Research and evaluation – evidence-based work that contributes to learning across mental health and related systems and underpins Imroc’s training and consultancy.
Thought leadership and influence – sharing learning, challenging established practice and helping shape more inclusive and recovery-focused systems.
At the heart of Imroc’s work is a commitment to recovery, peer support, co-production/co-development, equality, diversity and inclusion, and lived experience leadership.
Purpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic, values-led leadership to Imroc, ensuring the organisation continues to influence and transform mental health systems through recovery-focused consultancy, research, training and innovation.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of development by creating a clear strategic vision, building sustainable partnerships, identifying new opportunities for growth and ensuring Imroc remains financially sustainable whilst remaining true to its values and recovery philosophy.
The CEO will lead Imroc through a period of organisational transition, strengthening organisational and financial sustainability, developing future leadership capability, and positioning the charity for its next phase of development.
They will inspire an inclusive, high-performing culture where people are supported, challenged and enabled to do their best work, ensuring Imroc continues to have meaningful impact both nationally and internationally
Imroc’s new Chief Executive Officer will:
Provide inspiring, values-led strategic and executive leadership;
Successfully lead Imroc through its next phase of organisational development and transition;
Establish clear strategic priorities and ensure these translate into organisational action;
Strengthen Imroc’s influence nationally and internationally;
Create new opportunities for sustainable growth and impact;
Build sustainable strategic partnerships;
Strengthen Imroc’s long-term financial sustainability;
Develop organisational and leadership capability;
Develop an engaged, confident and high-performing team;
Ensure lived experience leadership, peer support, co-production and recovery principles are meaningfully embedded across Imroc;
Champion innovation and thought leadership whilst enabling a wider range of voices across Imroc to contribute to its influence; and
Ensure Imroc continues to have a meaningful impact on mental health systems and communities.
Key responsibilities
Strategic and executive leadership
Provide strategic leadership to Imroc, ensuring the organisation remains focused on delivering its charitable objectives and long-term vision.
Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to set and deliver Imroc’s strategic direction, translating the organisation’s purpose and values into clear organisational priorities.
Provide effective executive oversight of organisational and operational performance, ensuring resources, systems and organisational capability support strategic priorities.
Continually scan the external environment to identify emerging opportunities, challenges and changes across mental health, health, social care and wider systems.
Translate strategic opportunities into innovative products, partnerships, and services that align with Imroc’s mission.
Ensure organisational structures, capabilities and resources continue to evolve to meet future priorities.
Lead Imroc effectively through organisational, cultural and strategic change.
Champion continuous improvement and innovation.
Leadership and culture
Lead an inclusive, compassionate and value-led organisational culture.
Foster an environment where people feel supported whilst also being appropriately challenged to achieve high standards.
Lead with authenticity, integrity, and a strong commitment to recovery principles.
Ensure Imroc’s values, recovery philosophy, commitment to EDI, peer support, co-production/co-development and lived experience leadership are reflected throughout organisational culture, priorities and decision-making.
Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and development.
Promote collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across consultants and colleagues.
Ensure difficult conversations are approached constructively, respectfully, and in a way that enables growth.
Business development and external influence
Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the NHS, voluntary sector, academia, research organisations and wider system partners.
Proactively identify and create new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and sources of sustainable income that increase Imroc’s impact and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Represent Imroc nationally through networking, speaking engagements, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.
Position Imroc as an influential, values-led and recovery-focused thought leader, creating opportunities for colleagues and people with lived experience to contribute to Imroc’s external voice and influence.
Support the development of bids, proposals, and strategic partnerships that align with Imroc’s values and expertise.
Build relationships that open opportunities for others across Imroc to develop and deliver new work.
Financial sustainability
Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Board to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and organisational performance.
Ensure effective stewardship of organisational resources.
Support and enable income generation through consultancy, partnerships, grants, and other opportunities.
Ensure strategic and operational decisions take account of Imroc’s long-term financial sustainability.
Governance
Maintain a strong and effective relationship with the Board of Trustees.
Maintain oversight of effective strategic governance frameworks, ensuring clear accountability, effective decision-making, and appropriate organisational assurance.
Ensure the organisation meets all legal and regulatory obligations.
Support Trustees through timely reporting, strategic advice, and effective governance.
Promote high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
People leadership
Lead, support, and develop senior colleagues.
Build organisational capability and succession planning.
Create an environment where people are empowered to contribute their expertise.
Encourage collaboration whilst maintaining accountability for delivery.
Lead through periods of change in a way that maintains engagement, organisational confidence, and effective delivery.
Create the conditions in which lived experience leadership, peer support and co-production are valued and embedded across the organisation.
Person specification
Essential experience
Significant senior executive leadership experience, including experience of organisational and operational management.
Demonstrable experience of leading organisations through significant organisational, cultural or strategic change, while maintaining staff engagement, stakeholder confidence and organisational performance.
Experience leading organisational strategy and change.
Experience working effectively with Boards or Trustees.
Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
Experience building strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders.
Experience contributing to organisational financial sustainability and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
Experience within mental health, health, or social care.
Essential knowledge and skills
Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.
Ability to identify future opportunities and translate these into organisational priorities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to lead with both compassion and accountability.
Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
Demonstrable commitment to values-led leadership and to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, recovery principles, peer support and co-production/co-development within organisational culture, leadership and decision-making.
A strong understanding of recovery philosophy, peer support, co-production and lived experience leadership.
Demonstrable understanding of lived experience leadership and the ability to value and embed lived experience in all aspects of the role and the work of the organisation.
Personal experience of mental health challenges, either personally or as a family member/carer, together with an ability to reflect on how this experience influences your values, priorities, and practice.
Desirable experience
Experience within consultancy or professional services.
Experience of research partnerships or academia.
Experience of public speaking and thought leadership.
Experience securing funding, consultancy opportunities or strategic partnerships.
Experience working internationally.
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
Personal attributes
Authentic and values-led leadership.
Curiosity and a commitment to learning.
Creativity and innovation.
Resilience and adaptability.
Collaborative leadership.
Courage to make difficult decisions.
Ability to inspire confidence and build trust.
Commitment to Imroc’s recovery philosophy.
A commitment to sharing power and ensuring lived experience meaningfully informs organisational leadership and decision-making.
The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical executive leadership required within a relatively small organisation.
Recruitment process and timetable
Timing & Activity
Wednesday 19 August – Sunday 6 September - Application window
Monday 14 September – Wednesday 16 September - First stage interviews (subject to change)
Monday 21 September – Wednesday 23 September - Second stage final interviews (subject to change)
How to apply
To apply for the Chief Executive Officer role, please submit:
your current CV; and
a covering letter setting out your interest in the role and how your experience, skills and approach align with the requirements set out in this candidate pack.
Application details
Salary - £90,000
Location - London - Hybrid
Where to apply - Directly to this advertisement
Contact for an informal discussion - Kathryn Wileman. Clover HR
Interview arrangements - First stage and second stage Imroc interviews will be arranged virtually.
Accessibility and inclusion
Imroc’s work is grounded in inclusion, equity, co-production and lived experience. Candidates are encouraged to let the recruitment team know if they require any reasonable adjustments or other support to participate fully in the recruitment process.
Find out more
More information about Imroc, its work, publications, training, consultancy and research is available at their website