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Assistant Diocesan Secretary
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)
Full time (35hrs) | Salary from: £66,485

Are you an experienced senior leader who thrives in complex organisations and enjoys bringing clarity, coordination, and strategic oversight to challenging programmes of work?

The Diocese of Rochester is seeking an Assistant Diocesan Secretary to work closely with the Diocesan Secretary at a significant moment of transformation. Following successful investment through the Diocesan Investment Plan, the Diocese is delivering an ambitious programme of work to support the Called Together vision and strategy.

This is a key leadership role providing oversight of governance, risk, and organisational coordination, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic priorities across the Diocese.

About the Role

You will play a central role in supporting the Diocesan Secretary and senior colleagues in managing governance, risk, and organisational capacity. Your key responsibilities will include:

· Overseeing governance planning, ensuring effective scheduling and coordination of diocesan committees and boards

· Monitoring implementation of actions arising from governance bodies to support organisational delivery

· Leading on the maintenance and monitoring of the diocesan risk register

· Supporting the Diocesan Secretary in responding to national policy developments affecting diocesan functions

· Helping manage internal capacity and performance monitoring as programme activity expands

· Supporting preparation for General Synod and Bishops Council, including planning and correspondence

· Advising colleagues on responding to emerging national policy developments

· Representing the Diocesan Secretary in internal and external meetings when required

· Line managing the Head of Property and overseeing the work of the DAC, Surveyors, and Net Zero teams

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has proven experience in a senior management role, ideally within a charity or values-led organisation

· Has strong governance, risk management, and organisational oversight skills

· Is highly organised and able to manage complex priorities and competing demands

· Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can work effectively across teams

· Is resilient, discreet, and able to approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset

· Understands and supports the aims and ethos of the Church of England

 It would also be helpful if you:

· Have experience working within the Church of England or a similarly complex organisation

· Are familiar with General Synod, Bishops Council, or equivalent governance structures

· Have experience supporting senior executives or board-level leadership

What we can offer:

• Flexible working and TOIL

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Contributory pension scheme

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Closing date for applications: 26 April 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability. 
 

Do you love bringing people together, organising engaging content and helping networks to grow? 
 

 Through delivery of an engaging content programme and opportunities to connect and collaborate, this role enables the engineering and STEM outreach community to share practice and improve collective impact, and inspire more young people into engineering and technology careers.
 

About the role 

The Network Engagement Officer supports The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code (or The Code, as we often call it) community. The Code community is a network of 400+ organisations committed to inspiring more young people into engineering and technology careers through STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) outreach. 
 

The Code brings together organisations of all types and sizes to share ideas, learn from each other, and collaborate to collectively improve the impact of our STEM outreach. We do this by providing them with practical resources, events, regular communications and a supportive LinkedIn group.

The Network Engagement Officer works with the Senior Code Manager to grow, engage and support Code community members (we call them Signatories). The Network Engagement Officer is responsible for growing the community through recruiting and onboarding new members and ensuring high levels of engagement across the diversity of the community through writing and scheduling regular communications to them via email and LinkedIn and delivering an engaging content series to help them collectively improve their outreach, as well as tracking their participation across activity. 
 

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and will involve frequent / may involve some travel in the UK (amend as required).We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 40% in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
 

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
 

About EngineeringUK 

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers. 

 
Our vision is that the UK has the diverse workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive and drive economic prosperity, improve sustainability and to achieve net zero. 

 
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing. 

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability. 

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity: 

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard 

• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision 

• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment 

• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding 

• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals 

About you 

Essential Skills / Competencies 

• Able to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally across email, website content, LinkedIn and written documents. 

• Skilled in planning, scheduling and delivering online events, campaigns or community activities end‑to‑end. 

• Able to facilitate conversations and discussions between diverse stakeholder groups, both in person and online. 

• Strong team player and able to build positive, professional relationships with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels. 

• An interest in equity, diversity and inclusion and STEM 

• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

Level of experience 

• Experience planning, writing and editing high‑quality content such as newsletters, web pages, case studies, social posts and webinar scripts. 

• Experience scheduling and organising online events and content

• Experience of managing or working with a network or community online, encouraging participation and discussion

• Experience of relationship building with multiple stakeholders of all levels, both internal and external

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
 

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics.
 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share. 

Applying for this role 

Applications 

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

We want to hear your voice and experience in your application. We acknowledge that you may use AI tools to polish a response, but your application should reflect your experience and voice. All applications are reviewed and scored by our human hiring team.  Our system flags responses that it judges to be AI generated and your application may be disregarded if we feel it has been completely AI generated 
 

The deadline for applications is 10:00 am on 30 March 2026. 
 

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the job description and in the ‘about you’ section above.
 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 2nd April If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful. 
 

First interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2026. 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary 

• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week

• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution) 

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Flexible working

• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Life Insurance (4 x salary) 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)

• Annual private health check for employees 

• Discounted gym membership 

• Yearly flu vaccination 

This role will suit an ambitious, engaging and proactive individual with some membership / recruitment experience who is looking for their next career step and is motivated by working in a fast-paced environment. The role involves promoting the benefits of IFT membership, reaching out to and supporting potential candidates, engaging existing members, managing a pipeline of prospects and accrediting candidates.

You will be working with a small high performing and friendly team who are busy supporting senior and smart business leaders by providing unparalleled accreditation, professional development, knowledge and networking opportunities and advocacy for turnaround excellence.

Context:  The Institute for Turnaround (The IFT) is the UK’s leading membership organisation for turnaround experts. Our members and corporate partner organisations help underperforming businesses avoid unnecessary insolvencies. IFT members preserve jobs and livelihoods, uphold local industries, protect economic value and strengthen public service organisations.

Specific responsibilities:

· To lead the recruitment of members including development of a marketing plan, pipeline, audience development

· To be responsible for the management and administration of membership accreditation

· To lead on member engagement, identifying key messaging and understanding members’ needs and priorities to inform delivery

· To ensure a thorough understanding of member skills and associated development of our CRM

· To plan and coordinate membership committee meetings including minuting, managing actions

· To support resource requests in association with the Business Manager

· The collaborate with the Business Manager on the annual membership renewal process

· To collaborate with colleagues on the development of corporate partnerships and events

· To carry out any other duties as may be required that are consistent with the responsibilities of the role

The list above is not exhaustive.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

· Experience of membership recruitment or recruitment

· Ability to work independently, driving forward recruitment campaigns and projects using your own initiative

• Ability to calmly and flexibly manage a full, varied and confidential workload and use initiative and skills of perception to define membership recruitment and engagement programmes
• Persuasive, credible, comfortable in dealing with senior company executives and turnaround professionals, with the desire and ability to understand their priorities, interests and skills

· Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with members and volunteers

· Ability to understand the turnaround sector and new developments

• Tech savvy: the ability to identify where technology and systems can increase efficiency, organisation and quality

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt style to varied audiences, with a keen eye for spelling, punctuation and grammar

• Skilled use of 365 and Microsoft Office packages and the confidence and ability to learn how to use our new CRM

Desirable

Experience / understanding of financial/consultancy services 

Chief Executive Officer

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on the executive leadership of a highly respected and effective charity working within and around Cambridge.

Join a charity that aims to protect, enhance and celebrate the landscape, heritage and nature that make Cambridge a special place, for today and for generations to come.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (1 day per week working from home)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (part-time or job share considered)

Salary: £65 - £75k dependent on skills and experience. 

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 33 days annual holiday entitlement pro rata, includes allowance for Bank Holidays.  Pension contribution of up to 5% of gross pay. Flexible delivery of hours. Remote working options. Free on-site parking

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 13 April.

The Role

This charity is a small but complex organisation. It owns greenspaces, nature reserves and historic properties that welcome thousands of visitors every year; it runs a busy outdoor education and events programme and delivers civic initiatives such as the Blue Plaque scheme for Cambridge; it is a driving force in the Cambridge Nature Network; it responds to hundreds of planning proposals that could have a harmful impact on Cambridge’s landscapes, nature or special character and runs major campaigns when needed. It combines hands-on land and property management with being a highly respected and effective voice influencing the sustainable development of Cambridge.

The CEO is responsible for ensuring that all green spaces and historic buildings in the charity’s care are protected and enhanced, and that the influence on the development of the greater Cambridge area is as strong as it can be. Balancing demands across all areas of the charity’s work is a major part of the role, informed by a strategy and strategic plan that guides prioritisation and focus in any given year. You will play a primary role in local advocacy, influence and the development of external partnerships and opportunities, and support the staff team in delivering the other areas. 

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Inspiring and Supportive Leadership
• Strategy Development and Delivery
• People and Organisation Development
• Finance and Governance
• Influence and Advocacy

About You

With sound finances and a small but effective staff team, we are looking for an inspirational and supportive leader who has the experience and knowledge required to help the charity flourish and rise to the opportunities and challenges of the coming years.

You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:

• Degree or equivalent higher professional qualification, in management or a subject relevant to the role.
• Experience managing a team at a senior level.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a senior team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across multiple audiences.
• Proven ability to network, advocate and positively influence at a high level.
• Experience of collaborative and partnership working to achieve more impact.
• Good professional understanding or experience of managing either natural habitats or built heritage, or both. 
• Experience in strategy development and delivery, turning an ambitious vision into actionable plans.
• Experience of developing projects and project management, delivering practical outcomes to time and to budget.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management across multiple work areas.
• An understanding of town planning issues and the English development process, or willingness to learn.
• A good negotiator who can listen, influence, respond and follow up appropriately.
• High levels of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Competency with a range of IT software and communications mechanisms.

Our ideal candidate will live within Cambridge or the surrounding region and have had senior management experience in a relevant organisation. If this sounds like you then apply today!

A full clean driving licence and proof of the right to work in the UK are required for this role.

When applying you will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter. Please note that we are unable to consider anyone for the role if they haven’t submitted both documents.

About the Organisation

The charity cares for the green setting of Cambridge and its most valuable landscapes and is working to enhance and connect them for nature and people. They inspire people of all ages to get outdoors and help them to enjoy, learn about and get involved with their local environment, heritage and culture.

You may also have experience in roles such as CEO, Chief Exec, Managing Director, Head of Operations, Deputy CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer, Department Head, Head of. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

At Advocacy in Greenwich, we work to make sure that people with learning disabilities are empowered to fully participate in the wider community. We also work with local communities and our members to challenge common assumptions or biases about those with learning disabilities which impact their experience of living and working in the Borough.

We provide independent one-to-one, short- and long-term advocacy, facilitate self-advocacy groups, offer workshops and provide accessible consultations. As part of our commitment to supporting people who use our services, we empower people to become confident self-advocates, taking on leadership roles in our organisation and in other decision-making forums.

Job purpose

To champion the vision and mission of Advocacy In Greenwich (AIG) by building strong partnerships with community organisations and local authorities; and by developing and delivering impactful initatives for people with learning disabilities and autism.  The role creates opportunities for meanfingful engagement, ensures services are inclusive and accessible, and upholds the highest standards of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in line with national best practice.

Strategic Oversight

• Lead the development and delivery of Advocacy In Greenwich’s strategy in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, staff, consultants (including those with lived experience), beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Implement the Charity Excellence Framework to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a supportive and innovative working environment where all employees are encouraged to contribute ideas for AiG’s growth.
• Build and maintain strong networks with local authorities, healthcare professionals, funders, and partner organisations (including neighbouring CEOs and leadership teams) to share best practice, coordinate initiatives, and advance opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ensure strategic partnerships enhance AiG’s reputation, maximise opportunities for service users, and maintain consistent standards of advocacy across the borough.
• Stay informed about relevant policy developments to position AiG for new opportunities.
• Lead on financial strategy, income generation, and annual budgeting.
• Represent AiG professionally as its public face, building trust and credibility.
• Write compelling funding bids and narratives for innovative, needs-led initiatives.
• Liaise with major funders and donors to secure and deliver impactful projects.

Operational Responsibilities

•  Regularly update and maintain organisational policies and procedures, developing new ones as needed to meet project requirements.
• Create and update resources to support both new and existing projects.
• Maintain a professional presence and reputation both internally and externally.
• Manage and support all staff and volunteers, ensuring effective team performance.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, achievable operational plans, ensuring all team members understand their roles and deliverables to meet funding requirements.
• Oversee robust monitoring and evaluation processes, collecting data, testimonials, and stories to demonstrate impact and fulfil contractual obligations.
• Support staff, volunteers, and consultants to understand and meet funder criteria.· Implement staff appraisal systems and ensure ongoing training and professional development
• Uphold best practice standards to maintain high-quality service delivery.

Governance

• Ensure the Board of Trustees can fulfil its duties and that Advocacy In Greenwich remains fully compliant with all legislation and reporting requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to the Board on all matters within their remit.
• Work with the Chair to develop and deliver an effective induction programme, ensuring trustees understand their roles and responsibilities
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and statutory accounts.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register, ensuring risks to AiG and its beneficiaries are minimised.
• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding across the organisation.
• Ensure all staff, volunteers, consultants, and trustees have access to training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Personal Development

• Engage in regular supervision to support your own professional growth and reflective practice, ensuring the continued quality and stability of the organisation’s services.
• Provide regular supervision and conduct staff appraisals, supporting staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development across the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by identifying and supporting relevant training and development opportunities for staff, volunteers, and consultants, who are people with learning disabilities and autism employed on zero-hour contracts.

Other

Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the scope and level of the post as required by the Board of Trustees.

Important Information

• This role is not home-based and requires the candidate to work from the office on Tuesdays.
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd March 2026
• Interviews/Test: Week commencing Monday 30th March – Wednesday 1st April 2026
• To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we do not accept CVs.
• Please complete the application form provided.

Context

Our vision is to bring hope to every one of our patients across London, when they need us most, where they need us most. Our mission is to use everything we know, our specialist skills and unmatched experience to save lives and ensure the best outcomes for every one of our patients and their families. We’re a charity that works alongside the NHS and our life-saving service is made possible by our supporters.

About the role

As Senior Face-to-Face Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our direct marketing strategy. You’ll deliver inspiring training presentations to our agency face-to-face fundraisers as well as cultivating our relationships with external agency partners.

You’ll be central in creating and developing our training materials, involving networking with our operational team of world class doctors and paramedics as well as our pilots and fire crew.

You’ll have an awareness of the fundraising regulations enabling you to effectively monitor and manage the day-to-day operations of our face-to-face fundraising campaigns, ensuring donor recruitment targets are met and to a high standard.

If you’re passionate about inspiring and motivating others and enjoy working with a broad range of stakeholders and agency partners, as well as delivering training programmes, then this is the role for you!

About the person

You’ll be a determined and passionate individual who wants to make a real difference to critically injured patients in London by being a crucial link between key internal charity stakeholders and external fundraisers, trainers and account managers.

You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with people and thrive on presenting. You’ll enjoy networking with our operational team to bring our work to life and from this inspire our face-to-face fundraisers.

Trust Fundraising Support Officer

Hours: Part-time 14 - 17.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working

Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

DBS: A basic check will be required

About Us

At Epilepsy Action, we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. 

​As we achieve the goals in our 2024 – 2030 strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

​We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.

​If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!

​About the Role

We are currently seeking a Trust Fundraising Support Officer to join our growing fundraising team. 2025 was our best year yet for income and this role is pivotal in helping us to take the next step in further growing our income.

This new role will play a key part in delivering funding from Trusts, Foundations and other funders across the UK, supporting the Senior Trust Fundraising Officer to maximise our income. You will be responsible for making small-scale grant applications, and for growing our grants portfolio through identifying new funding opportunities.

There will be a range of projects to work on, providing vital support to ensure that we are increasing the number of warm funders who regularly support the charity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build up a strong pipeline of prospective funders by researching trusts that align with Epilepsy Action’s vision and strategy
• Secure income from small-scale charitable trusts, foundations, and other grant makers to meet individual and team targets
• Ensure timely thanking, updates and reporting for all grants and donations from our rolling programme of applications
• Use data in the CRM to analyse trends and identify opportunities

At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy.

About you?

We are looking for a dedicated fundraiser who has:

• Experience in using specialist fundraising research tools
• Proven communication, writing and editing skills
• Proven experience of securing donations, grant income or new business
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital tools
• Organisational skills, is detail-oriented, and able to work to tight deadlines

Interested?

If you are interested in what you have read so far you can either submit your application via our online portal or alternatively if you still have some questions before applying you can contact us for a friendly informal chat.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 23rd March 2026

Informal Chat: These will be arranged on an ongoing basis as applications are reviewed

Interviews: Thursday 2nd April 2026

Recruitment Process: We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30-minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to a formal interview.​

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications therefore early applications are advised.

Social Finance is an ambitious non-profit that designs, funds and scales solutions to complex social problems. Our vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities. We work with governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle some of the most persistent challenges facing society in the UK.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together experience from the public, private and charity sectors. We are known for our collaborative and intellectually curious culture and for delivering systems change, improving how entire systems operate so they produce better, lasting outcomes.

One of our most significant initiatives is IPS Grow, which supports the national expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services across England. IPS is an evidence-based approach that helps people experiencing severe mental illness, addiction and other health challenges find and sustain competitive employment with tailored support.

IPS Grow works with commissioners, healthcare providers and delivery partners to expand high-quality IPS services, improve quality and learning across the system, and ensure the data and evidence behind IPS continue to demonstrate its impact. Scaling IPS has been a priority for Social Finance since 2015 and continues to be an integral part of our work today.

With IPS Grow transitioning from a fast‑growing initiative to a mature organisation with expanding reach and influence, we are now looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join the IPS Grow and Social Finance Senior Leadership Team.

The COO will provide strategic leadership across IPS Grow’s operational infrastructure, ensuring the organisation has the systems, processes and capabilities required to deliver impact at scale. You will strengthen financial oversight, resource planning and risk management while helping develop IPS Grow’s data and digital capability. The role will also help shape the organisational structures and culture needed to support sustainable growth.

We are looking for a senior operational leader with experience in finance and the non-profit or publicly funded sectors, ideally with a track record of helping organisations scale. You will bring strong financial literacy, sound strategic judgement and the ability to build effective operational frameworks in complex environments.

You will be a collaborative partner across IPS Grow and the wider Social Finance organisation, building trusted relationships, bringing clarity to operational challenges and fostering a strong “one team” culture across a distributed team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of IPS Grow’s development. If this resonates with you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots.

Applications should include a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. What is motivating you to become our new Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
2. Given what you have read about us so far, what do you believe would make an effective Chief Operating Officer for IPS Grow? (200 words)
3. Please describe your experience ensuring an organisation had the right systems, processes or capabilities in place to use data effectively. What was your role and what difference did this make? (250 words)
4. Please tell us about a time when you built strong partnerships across teams or organisations to deliver a shared goal. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? (250 words)

Shape public policy. Safeguard professional standards. Lead a profession towards the statutory recognition it deserves.

Not every Chief Executive role involves influencing government, protecting professional standards and occasionally resolving a registrant query before the end of the day.

After seven years, Mike Orlov is retiring as Chief Executive and Registrar of the National Register of Public Service Interpreters. The Board is now seeking a successor who can continue strengthening the organisation and raising the profile and importance of professional interpreters working across public services.

NRPSI is the independent voluntary regulator and national register for public service interpreters in the United Kingdom. It sets professional standards, upholds accountability and provides assurance to public sector organisations, including the Ministry of Justice, the Metropolitan Police and NHS bodies, in settings where interpreters are relied upon in critical situations.

In these environments, clear communication is essential. When it fails, the consequences can affect legal outcomes, safeguarding decisions and, in some situations, lives.

The organisation is entering an important moment in its development. The House of Lords Public Services Committee’s 2025 report on interpreting services in the courts has brought renewed national attention to the role that professional interpreters play across justice, policing and healthcare. At the same time, NRPSI continues to advance the longer-term ambition of statutory regulation and protection of title for Registered Public Service Interpreters.

As Victor Olowe, Chair of NRPSI, puts it: “This is an important moment for NRPSI and for the wider profession, particularly following the House of Lords 2025 report and the government’s commitment to address some of its key recommendations.”

As Chief Executive and Registrar, you’ll engage with senior stakeholders across government and public services while leading a specialist, long-standing team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Register and the standards that underpin it.

Drawing on your experience, you’ll help shape the organisation’s next stage of development and strengthen the role NRPSI plays in safeguarding the public through professional interpreting standards.

The Role

Stepping into this role, you’ll be accountable to the Board for the governance, strategic direction and operational leadership of the organisation.

This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the Chair and Board to shape the organisation’s strategy and priorities, while ensuring the Register continues to operate with credibility, integrity and independence.

You’ll have direct responsibility for the integrity of the Register itself. This includes oversight of registration, renewals, complaints and disciplinary processes, as well as responsibility for ensuring the organisation’s Code of Professional Conduct and regulatory framework remain robust and fit for purpose.

With your experience, moving between strategic and operational ground will come naturally to you. One week you may be engaging with senior civil servants or government departments about the importance of professional interpreting standards. The next you may be reviewing operational processes, supporting your team in the delivery of the Register’s core functions or ensuring the organisation’s financial position remains sustainable.

Your team works mainly remotely and are all long-standing, dedicated and experienced, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Register. Working in a remote-first environment, continuing a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional development while ensuring the organisation continues to deliver high standards of service is high on the list of priorities.

Externally, you’ll act as the senior voice of NRPSI. What does this mean in reality? Engaging with stakeholders across justice, policing, healthcare and central government, representing the organisation’s perspective clearly and authoritatively. This could include contributing to sector discussions, building relationships with policymakers and making the case for why professional interpreting standards matter to public safety and effective public services, or posting on LinkedIn and social channels, giving updates or hosting town halls for registrants.

The role also sees you supporting the organisation’s longer-term ambition of achieving statutory regulation and protection of title for Registered Public Service Interpreters, a goal that will genuinely benefit from the right leader’s credibility and persistence.

Financial sustainability also sits within your remit. NRPSI is funded through registration fees paid by interpreters, and you’ll oversee the organisation’s finances while ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver its strategic priorities. Alongside this, you’ll maintain oversight of operational systems and processes, identifying opportunities to improve resilience, efficiency and the effective use of digital tools.

The Person

This is a role that calls for someone who has operated at senior or director level within a charity, not-for-profit organisation, professional body, regulatory organisation, membership association or comparable public service environment.

Someone who understands the responsibilities that come with leading an organisation whose work centres on professional standards, governance and public protection, and who brings the credibility, judgement and experience required to engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including government departments, public sector organisations, registrants and sector partners.

A collaborative, trust-based leadership style will be just as important: someone equally comfortable exercising independent judgement as they are balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery in a specialist organisation where both are needed in equal measure.

You’ll bring most of the following:

• Senior leadership experience at director level or above within a charity, professional body, membership organisation, regulatory body or public service environment
• Experience influencing government policy or engaging with commissioners of public spending
• Experience developing or improving regulatory, registration or accreditation processes
• The ability to represent an organisation clearly and confidently in public, including engaging with senior civil servants, sector stakeholders and the media
• Financial literacy and experience overseeing organisational budgets and sustainability
• Experience developing and delivering strategy and operational plans
• Confidence using digital systems, data and communication platforms to support organisational priorities
• Understanding of, or experience in, a registrar or equivalent function within a professional, regulatory or standards body, including accountability for the integrity of registration processes and criteria

Desirable

• Familiarity with public affairs, policy engagement or advocacy work would be advantageous, as would exposure to justice, policing, healthcare or public service environments.
• Experience navigating politically sensitive or contested professional environments, including managing public criticism, would also be beneficial.
• A second language would be welcomed.
• Above all, you’ll share a commitment to the public interest and the role professional interpreting plays in ensuring fair access to justice and public services.

A full candidate pack providing further information about the organisation accompanies this ad.

Key Information

NRPSI is working with Michelle Paoloni, Director at House Recruitment, on this appointment.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining your relevant experience, where you saw the role advertised and what has prompted you to apply.

• Applications close at 5pm on Friday 10 April 2026.
• Discovery conversations with House Recruitment will take place on a rolling basis.
• Final interviews will be held in person in London on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NRPSI is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Our client believes every child should have the chance to feel safe, happy, and hopeful about their future. As the Charity's CEO puts it, "this is a genuinely game-changing moment for our Charity" as the charity ramps up its most ambitious investment yet in early help and mental health support through its Major Appeal. This is a standout opportunity to play a leading role in that step-change in impact and in the philanthropy needed to fund it.

Senior Major Gifts Manager

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements open to discussion)

Work from anywhere in the UK (regular travel and London meetings required)

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

As Senior Major Gifts Manager, you'll help deliver a step-change in philanthropy by providing strategic development and hands-on leadership of a major donor portfolio, securing high five-figure and six-figure gifts, and building new deep, long-term donor relationships that power the Major Appeal. This role is not about inheriting a fully "finished" programme. This is an opportunity for someone who can roll up their sleeves in a period of change: strengthening best practice, helping embed effective ways of working, and supporting a team (three direct reports) to thrive while key systems, processes and methodologies continue to develop.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in major donor fundraising, with a strong track record of personally securing significant gifts at high five and/or six figure level from individuals. You'll be a confident, supportive line manager, comfortable navigating key stakeholders internally and externally and evolving ways of working.

How to apply:

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (your statement will need to answer three specific questions). We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

If you'd like to find out more about The Elephant Group, the work that we do, and this exciting new role, join us on 12th March at our live webinar (link in application pack). 

We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities and to transform how young people learn. As our Development and Delivery Lead, you will play a pivotal, leading role in shaping, delivering and growing our Meta Method programme and associated provisions.

This role is ideal for an experienced, confident educator, school support staff member, or outreach professional who thrives in front of large audiences and is ready to take ownership of high-impact delivery. You will lead the delivery of content both in person and (occasionally) online, working directly with schools, students and partners, and acting as a visible and credible ambassador for the organisation.

Alongside delivery, you will work closely with the CEO and Head of Development & Operations to develop, refine and evolve programme content, ensuring it remains engaging, pedagogically robust and responsive to the needs of schools and students. You will bring creativity, judgement and initiative, contributing to programme innovation and the organisation’s wider growth.

As a pivotal member of the Development and Operations team, you will take lead responsibility for the coordination and delivery of Meta Method and additional programmes, ensuring schools are well supported and delivery runs smoothly. You will also play an important role in growing demand for our work, leading conversations around additional programme sales, partnerships and future opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to combine excellent delivery skills with strategic influence, and who is motivated by seeing their work translate directly into improved outcomes for young people. For the right person, the role offers real autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape the future direction of an ambitious and values-driven organisation.

This is initially a 12-month contract, however we anticipate that the post will become permanent subject to adequate growth and funding. 

PLEASE NOTE WEBINAR WILL NOW BE ON FRIDAY 13TH MARCH AT MIDDAY 

Head of Human Resources
Kidney Care UK
Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Up to £50-60,000 per year (depending on experience)
Full-time (37.5) or part-time
(Minimum 30 hrs per week, flexible options considered)
Permanent

About Kidney Care UK
 

Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over 68,000 are treated for end-stage kidney failure, relying on dialysis or a transplant to keep them alive. Treatments are gruelling and relentless and impact the patients’ ability to work, maintain social interaction and live the life they choose. For over 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
Promoting better outcomes for people living with kidney disease, we actively seek applications from people who live with CKD or who have experience of the condition as a family member or healthcare professional.

About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to be the HR lead for a leading Kidney Care Charity with a lot of exciting people projects in the pipeline? Are you happy operating in a stand-alone role, providing end to end HR support for our 100+ employees based in Alton and across the UK? Can you use your excellent interpersonal skills to partner and coach our leaders, and handle all people matters sensitively? If so, we would love to hear from you!

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional, ideally able to show us your success in partnering senior leadership teams, leading on strategic HR projects, and transforming how people processes get delivered. You will have broad HR generalist experience that you can apply pragmatically, plus passion and excitement for taking our people plans to the next level.

Now is an exciting time to join Kidney Care UK – our plans are ambitious, and we hope that you are excited to be part of them.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO.

Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to guide a respected mental health charity through the next exciting stage of its journey?

York Mind is a vibrant and compassionate organisation dedicated to promoting recovery from mental ill-health, improving emotional wellbeing and supporting independent living. Through a wide range of services, including 1:1 support, advocacy, social activities, training and workplace wellbeing programmes. York Mind provides both face-to-face and digital support to people across the region.

Driven by the belief that mental health matters and that everyone has the right to thrive, York Mind works tirelessly to challenge stigma and ensure that support is accessible to those who need it. Last year alone the organisation supported more than 4,500 people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them move towards healthier and more fulfilling lives. Guided by values such as Being Brave, Standing Up, Developing Together, Actively Seeking and Being Pragmatic, the team is united by a shared commitment to making a genuine difference.

We now have a career-defining opportunity for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead York Mind into its next chapter, strengthening its impact and ensuring more people receive the support they deserve.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, management and development of York Mind.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clear strategic leadership and direction for the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values.
• Working closely with the Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the long-term strategy and ensure effective governance.
• Leading and inspiring a committed team to deliver high-quality services that support recovery, wellbeing and independence.
• Ensuring strong financial management and sustainability, including developing income streams and funding opportunities.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with partners, commissioners, local authorities, communities and the wider voluntary sector.
• Championing mental health awareness and advocating for the needs of people experiencing mental ill-health across the region.

The Person

We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will bring the credibility, energy and vision required to lead a growing and impactful charity.

Key skills and experience include:

• A strong track record of senior strategic leadership, ideally within the charity, public or health sector.
• Experience of working effectively with Boards or Trustees to deliver robust governance and organisational oversight.
• Demonstrable financial and organisational management experience, ensuring sustainability and operational excellence.
• Excellent networking, partnership and influencing skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to inspire staff, partners and the wider community.
• A genuine commitment to York Mind’s mission and values and to improving mental health outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a highly respected organisation making a tangible difference to people’s lives. As CEO of York Mind, you will have the chance to shape the future of mental health support across the region, working with a passionate team and committed trustees to expand the charity’s reach and impact.

If you believe you could lead York Mind through the next phase of its journey, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 10th April

Interviews: 27th and 28th April

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Leanne at Charity Horizons.

To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the person specification and your interest in the role.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations.

• LOCATION: Amersham, Buckinghamshire
• REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer
• ORGANISATION: There are only 20 employees in the charity
• RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operation Officer (PT) This is a Standalone Finance role, with no other finance support.
• HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
• HYBRID WORKING: A minimum of 2 days a week and SLT meetings, is required at their offices in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
• SALARY: circa £65,000pa
• PENSION: 7% non-contributory
• ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays
• OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking 

INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE W/C 30TH MARCH                                                                                         

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and life-changing support for seriously ill children.

Across the UK, over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses care for more than 40,000 children living with complex, lifelong conditions.

For many families, the road to diagnosis is complex and uncertain, juggling hospital visits, managing medications, and navigating treatments and tests. They are often under the care of multiple specialists, across different hospitals.

Roald Dahl Nurses join families on this journey. They provide coordination of care, emotional support, and a trusted, familiar presence both in hospital and at home. They help families feel less overwhelmed and isolated and more in control.

Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this.

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director or Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications.

The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements.

This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities                             

Financial Leadership & Management

• Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Develop and manage the organisation's annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy.

Operations & Organisational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration.
• Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations).
• Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effe