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About Mondo Foundation
Mondo Foundation partners with grassroots leaders in Nepal, North East India and East Africa to deliver community‑led education and livelihoods programmes. We work through established Country Teams who know their communities best and we have been funding these projects since 2004.
We are small, lean, and values‑driven. Our current UK operation includes a part‑time Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator and Marketer. We have an active Trustee Board who provide support and governance – but the CEO owns and delivers the strategy.
The role
We are looking for a CEO who will own the strategy, lead the team, and drive growth – not just manage programmes. You will be responsible for:
- Strategy delivery – owning the 3‑year plan, setting direction, and adapting as opportunities arise
- Country Team relationships – weekly check‑ins with Country Managers, identifying needs for current and new projects, and opportunistically exploring new countries
- Financial management – managing the budget, processing payments (UK and FX), and overseeing Xero
- Marketing strategy – utilising social media and website to drive increased followership to the Foundation to drive new donor and volunteer growth
- Bids and fundraising strategy – owning the bid pipeline, working with the Bid Writer, and driving income raised to meet agreed financial year budget
- Volunteer strategy – owning and driving the volunteer programme (recruitment, placement, impact)
- Line management – leading the part‑time UK team (Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator, Marketer
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Experience leading a small charity or non‑profit (or a senior role with full P&L responsibility)
- Experience managing remote international teams
- Financial management skills – you are comfortable with Xero, budgeting, and payment processing
- Ability to own and deliver strategy
- Excellent cross‑cultural communication and relationship‑building
- Willingness to travel internationally (expenses paid)
- Legal right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Lived or professional experience in East Africa or South Asia
- Experience with bid writing and volunteer programme management
- Knowledge of KOBO or similar impact tools
What we offer
- Flexible, home‑based working with a small, committed team and supportive Trustee Board
- Periodic international travel to our projects and programmes
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) + pension
- The chance to shape the next chapter of a 20+ year old charity
Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to [email address] explaining:
? Why you want this CEO role
? Your experience owning and delivering strategy in a small organisation
? Your availability for 3 days/week and travel
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
We are looking for a CRM Specialist to maintain and develop Blood Cancer UK’s CRM, ensuring high-quality, reliable and compliant data that enables teams across the organisation to deliver against our strategy. You will play a key role in improving data integrity, managing data flows, and strengthening the systems and processes that underpin supporter engagement, fundraising activity and reporting. Working closely with colleagues across ICT, Data and Innovation, Fundraising, Supporter Relations and Finance, you will help ensure our CRM is effective, well-governed and continuously improving.
The successful candidate will be confident working with relational databases and CRM systems, with strong SQL and Excel skills and a keen eye for detail. You will combine technical expertise with a problem-solving mindset, supporting users across the organisation, troubleshooting data issues, and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation and better ways of working. You will also contribute to documentation, governance and training, helping build confidence and capability in CRM use across teams.
Regular travel to our London office will be required, typically once per month or as the role demands.
We welcome applications for part-time or full-time working patterns. The minimum part-time hours for this role are 21 hours per week, with 28 hours also available, up to full-time. Please clearly state your preferred working hours in your cover letter.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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The Sentencing Academy, established in 2019, has made significant strides in advocating for effective sentencing practices and enhancing the understanding of sentencing among professionals and the public. We are now looking for a visionary leader to join us as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role will oversee the strategic direction of the charity, strengthening future sustainability and marking a new chapter in its mission to promote evidenced-based approaches to sentencing to help reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims and improve public confidence.
About the Role
This key position offers the chance to shape and develop the future of the Sentencing Academy and its commitment to enhancing sentencing practices and research in England and Wales. It is a leadership opportunity that involves executing a strategic plan that supports the charity's longevity. It is a role that not only focuses on organisational growth and influence but also emphasises the importance of operational compliance, financial health, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The budget for 2026/27 is fully funded but there is a need to significantly widen the organisation’s funding base to ensure its sustainability beyond the current financial year.
About You
We are seeking a passionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in the non-profit sector to join our team as CEO. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in sentencing and the wider criminal justice system. Your background will include strategic planning, governance, and financial management, with a strong ability to secure funding through grants and partnerships.
You will inspire and lead a diverse team, with expertise to build and maintain strong relationships, and represent our organisation in public forums and the media. As a forward-thinking leader you will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
What We Offer
The post is offered on a 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The salary for this post is £70,000 pro rata.
If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of its development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please send us a copy of your CV and supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) showing how you meet the criteria for this post and what you would bring to this role Closing date is 12th June 2026 at 5pm. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application. Should you have any queries or questions about this position please contact Jon Bild (see supporting documents for contact details).
Fundraising Assistant
West Dean, West Sussex | 21 hours per week | Permanent
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for a rewarding role where your work helps support arts, heritage, education, and creativity?
West Dean is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative fundraising team at our stunning Sussex campus in the South Downs National Park. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting donor engagement, fundraising activities, and student funding within one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural and educational organisations.
West Dean, operated by The Edward James Foundation Ltd, is internationally recognised for its work in arts, craft, design, and conservation. From our historic Sussex estate to our London-based KLC School of Design, we provide inspiring environments where creativity and heritage thrive.
About the Role
As Fundraising Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and operational support across a wide range of fundraising activities. You’ll help maintain accurate donor records, process donations, coordinate communications, support donor visits and events, and assist with reporting and prospect research.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, marketing, and academic teams, you’ll help ensure excellent donor care while contributing to fundraising initiatives that directly support students, projects, and the future development of West Dean.
This is a varied and engaging role that would suit someone who enjoys organisation, relationship-building, and working with data and systems in a meaningful environment.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, and administrative systems
- Professional, approachable, and an excellent communicator
- Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and supporters
- Interested in developing a career within fundraising or the charity sector
- Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience working with CRM systems, events, or customer-facing environments would be advantageous.
What We Offer
Salary: £15,000 per annum (£25,000 FTE)
21 hours per week worked across a minimum of 3 days
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free entry to West Dean Gardens
- Free use of swimming pool, tennis courts, and library
- Staff discounts and subsidised short courses
- Subsidised bed and breakfast rates on campus
- A unique and inspiring place to work surrounded by creativity, heritage, and beautiful landscapes
If you’re looking to join an organisation where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via the West Dean Careers website.
Inspiring creativity & potential through arts, craft, design, conservation, horticulture and heritage in a sustainable, wellbeing-focused environment.



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As Commercial and Legal Support Officer you will provide practical, hands-on legal and contract support across the organisation and contribute to meeting objective as we implement a new, temporary structure as part of a planned sabbatical. This is an opportunity to help colleagues manage legal risk well, improve how we work with third parties, and ensure the charity can deliver timely, proportionate support across a varied and busy portfolio of activity.
You’ll provide practical legal and commercial support across the organisation, focusing on contract review, negotiation and day-to-day advice. This includes supporting a range of agreements (e.g. suppliers, partnerships and data), helping colleagues understand risks in plain English, and maintaining contract records and key dates. You’ll be organised, pragmatic and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You can explain legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues and work collaboratively to find solutions that balance risk and delivery.
As Commercial and Legal Support Officer you will provide practical, hands-on legal and contract support across the organisation and contribute to meeting objective as we implement a new, temporary structure as part of a planned sabbatical. This is an opportunity to help colleagues manage legal risk well, improve how we work with third parties, and ensure the charity can deliver timely, proportionate support across a varied and busy portfolio of activity.
You’ll provide practical legal and commercial support across the organisation, focusing on contract review, negotiation and day-to-day advice. This includes supporting a range of agreements (e.g. suppliers, partnerships and data), helping colleagues understand risks in plain English, and maintaining contract records and key dates. You’ll be organised, pragmatic and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You can explain legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues and work collaboratively to find solutions that balance risk and delivery.
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The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a part time Safeguarding Training Administrator who will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in the administration of safeguarding training.
The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard and will have excellent administration skills. They will be IT literate, have a proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and have experience of working to deadlines. They will be able to work within the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England.
For informal conversation, contact Lynn Everton - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button - or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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The Peer Support In-Reach Service is a partnership between several local Minds. Senior Peer Support Workers and Peer Support Workers, who have direct lived experience of mental health issues, are working on in-patient wards in Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Wandsworth to provide recovery-focused peer support to people as they leave hospital and journey towards living independently in the community.
We are looking for a Peer Support Worker to join our team in Greenwich. You will use your lived experience whilst on the ward to help people build skills to manage their home and finances, connect with family and friends, pursue social or vocational interests, to get more involved in their local community and to stay physically and mentally well. Your support will be person-centred and may include mentoring, coaching, emotional support and facilitating access to community activities, practical support, work or study.
The role will be ward-based initially until the patient is ready for discharge; you will then work with them to develop their support plans and goals. You will support them with the transition into the community for up to 6 weeks, helping them to connect with community resources to ensure they are well-supported in the community and working towards their goals.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to visit Barefoot Lodge ahead of your interview. This visit will take place on Wednesday 10th June.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 31st May (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 17th June
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



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Location: Remote (Based in England & Wales with occasional travel required)
Salary: £24,479 - £25,360 pro rata (£9,792 - £10,144 actual)
Hours of work: 14 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Accounts Assistant role involves:
- Processing day-to-day finances, ensuring all bank accounts and transactions are reconciled and coded correctly on Xero at month end.
- Ensuring all income is accurately processed and recorded on Xero and our CRM system (Beacon).
- Generating invoices as required, inputting into Xero, and chasing outstanding payments
- Overseeing and managing the expense card system (Volopa), topping up individual cards as required and processing payments
- Supporting the Finance Manager in the planning and production of accurate annual budgets.
- Supporting the Finance Manager with preparing documents required for annual audit.
About you
Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you have booking training or experience? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Accounts Assistant position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is Monday 25th May at 4pm. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.


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At the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), we believe in a tax system that works fairly, effectively, and in the public interest. Through education, professional standards, and technical expertise, we support thousands of tax professionals across the UK and help raise standards throughout the profession.
We are now seeking a values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our senior leadership team and help guide the organisation through its next phase of development.
This is an opportunity for a strategic finance leader who wants their work to have purpose — someone motivated not only by financial stewardship, but by contributing to an organisation that plays an important role in public trust, professional integrity, and education.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will play a central role in shaping ATT’s long-term sustainability and strategic direction. You will lead the finance function while partnering closely with the Council, Audit & Risk Committee, Finance Steering Group, and senior colleagues across the organisation.
You will oversee:
- Strategic financial planning and forecasting
- Statutory reporting and audit
- Financial governance and compliance
- Treasury, investments, and cashflow management
- Budget setting and financial performance
- Financial advice for strategic and commercial decisions
- Development of robust controls, policies, and processes
- Leadership and development of the finance team
You will also help embed a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement — ensuring finance is seen not just as a support function, but as a strategic partner to the wider organisation.
About You
We are looking for a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) who combines technical excellence with strong values and leadership capability.
You will bring:
- Senior-level finance leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, governance, and risk
- Experience of preparing statutory accounts and managing audits
- A strategic mindset with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders
- The confidence to influence and challenge constructively
- Ideally, experience within the charity, membership, education, or professional body sectors
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to professionalism, fairness, inclusion, and public benefit.
Why Join ATT?
At ATT, our values guide everything we do. We are:
- Ethical in our decision-making and accountable in our actions
- Collaborative in how we work with colleagues and stakeholders
- Inclusive in creating an environment where everyone feels valued
- Empowering in supporting growth and development
- Progressive in driving innovation and improvement
- Committed to delivering excellent service and public value
This is a flexible, part-time leadership role offering meaningful impact, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a respected organisation.
Salary & Benefits
- £54,000 per annum
- 21 hours per week
- Remote working with occasional mandatory London meetings
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and income protection
- Health and wellbeing support
- Professional development opportunities
- 19 days annual leave (pro rata)
Recruitment Timetable
· Application deadline: Sunday 24th May
· First stage interviews: Tuesday 2nd and Thursday 4th June
· Final interviews: Wednesday 10th June (in person)
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability for the role via the link.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas from Allen Lane ovia the agency website.
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The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.
They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.
Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.
The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.
We preserve and engage audiences with anti-apartheid heritage to inspire action and solidarity. Opening Europe’s first museum in 2026 at Penton Street
Job title:Senior Team Administrator
Reports to: Chief Executive
Line reports: Work experience/interns (occasional)
Location:Birmingham, London or Manchester (minimum 40% office-based, with regular travel to London)
Salary:£32,000 to £35,000 out of London, £34,500 to £37,500 in London (pro-rata if part-time); salary scales under review
Hours: Full-time 37.5 per week (part-time 30 hours welcome, minimum four days, including Tuesdays)
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Senior Team Administrator will take responsibility for managing the administrative requirements relating to the governance of the charity and of the senior staff team, and for ensuring Breaking Barriers operates efficiently as possible, ensuring that the organisation can be effective in delivering its mission.
You will have a strong knowledge of all aspects of charity administration, be able to manage a wide range of tasks, be able to work at a fast pace across all areas of Breaking Barriers’, and be able to drive new ways of working to minimise wasted time and resource, freeing up more staff time to best support our clients.
Key responsibilities
This is a new post at Breaking Barriers. The initial key responsibilities are described below, and the role will develop according to the charity’s changing needs.
Governance and management
· Organise and attend quarterly board of trustee meetings, including room booking and note-taking
· Arrange other meetings with trustees, including regular subcommittee meetings
· Work with the Chair, CEO and other members of SLT to finalise and circulate papers for meetings with trustees
· Manage the annual plan of trustee meetings
· Work with the Chair and CEO to support trustee recruitment, training, induction, and record keeping
· Work with the CEO and Director of Finance to ensuring that all regulatory reporting is fulfilled, and appropriate updates carried out, including in relation to the Charity Commission
· Maintain the record of policies and procedures, and take responsibility for ensuring these are updated by the agreed senior team leads in a timely manner
Cross charity support
· Be a central resource to advise on and make travel booking for all staff
· Be available to the HR manager to support significant administrative tasks, such as annual checks of staff data, and tasks relating to recruitment
· Be available to members of the leadership team to undertake administrative tasks as required, across a range of activities relating to fundraising, communications, services, programmes, finance and operations
· Lead on ensuring that data is stored on the charity’s systems in line with agreed policies and practice
· Take an active role in health and safety across the charity, including maintaining the health and safety and risk assessment register
· Monitor general email addresses, processing basic enquiries and forwarding enquiries to relevant teams
· Manage the London telephone number, answering calls and monitoring and responding to/forwarding voicemails
· Administer the alumni programme
· Support the Director of Finance and the HR Manager in on-boarding and off-boarding staff, including set up of devices
· Support the Deputy Chief Executive and fundraising colleagues in the management of donation platforms and similar processes
· Maintain relevant staff pages on Breaking Barriers’ website
· Support any work experience or intern scheme, ensuring colleagues are supported to learn throughout their placement
Senior team support
· Manage the administration of key organisational meetings, including regular meetings of the senior leadership team, joint leadership team, and all staff
· Ensure agendas for meetings and notes taken are circulated in a timely fashion, and action points are followed up appropriately
· Arrange meetings and undertake diary management for the CEO and other members of SLT when required
General
· Work across the charity to try to improve processes and automation, reducing unnecessary or repetitive work
· Undertake other tasks as required.
Person specification
Essential
Experience and knowledge
· A minimum of 1-years’ experience of working in a non-profit organisation
· Experience of providing effective administration support in an office or organisational setting
· Familiarity with UK charity governance, for example as a trustee, advisor, member of staff, or in an administrative capacity
· Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information and managing professional boundaries
· Experience of implementing new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs
Skills, abilities and attitude
· Ability to encourage, support and persuade colleagues to implement new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs
· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
· Excellent written communication skills, including proofreading and formatting documents
· Tech-literate, including familiarity with using AI appropriately
· Ability to prioritise and complete a range of complex tasks with minimal supervision
· Commitment to the mission of Breaking Barriers
· Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
· Lived experience as a refugee or of forced migration
· Experience of working within an organisation supporting asylum seekers and refugees
· Experience of working in employability
How to apply
To apply for this role, please provide:
- A CV of no more than 2-sides of A4
- A written response of a total of no more than 600 words illustrating how you meet the following three elements of the person specification:
· Experience of providing effective administration support in an office or organisational setting
· Familiarity with UK charity governance, for example as a trustee, advisor, member of staff, or in an administrative capacity
· Examples of implementing new ways of working, including processes which reduce administrative needs, and your ability to encourage, support and persuade colleagues to implement new ways of working
We expect to receive a large number of applicants for this role. As such, we are unable to consider candidates who do not follow the instructions above.
The recruitment process will involve both assessment and interviews.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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Chair (Non-Executive) – Board of Directors
South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (‘SWWFL’)
Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses)
Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West
Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month
Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife?
About the role
SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts.
You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West.
Key responsibilities
As Chair, you will:
· Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability
· Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge
· Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts
· Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance
· Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors
· Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts
· Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO
Governance and Director responsibilities
In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including:
· Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members’ Agreement
· Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence
· Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management
· Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business
Terms of appointment
· The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board
· Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts
· The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities
· The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment
· Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements
· All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
Experience
· Significant Board-level experience
· Proven experience of chairing meetings
· Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment)
· Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience
Skills & knowledge
· Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements
· High level of financial literacy
· Commercial awareness
· Experience in risk management and organisational oversight
Personal qualities
· Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent
· Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills
· Confident in an ambassadorial role
· Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts
Time commitment
The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including:
· Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager
· 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually
· 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings
· Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs
Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely.
Eligibility
The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts:
Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond.
How to apply
An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website. A copy of your CV, plus the application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application.
The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026.
Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.
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A rare and newly-created opportunity to join David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) as Director of Development at a pivotal moment of growth. As part of the Senior Mangement Team (SMT) you will help shape the future direction of the Foundation, leading its fundraising strategy, inspiring support and delivering significant and sustainable income growth.
We are looking for a collaborative team player, who leads with integrity, warmth and passion. Experience in the conservation sector is an advantage but not a prerequisite. The right candidate will be the person who can prove that they are able to ignite action, build lasting relationships and generate meaningful growth in support of the DSWF’s mission.
Throughout the interview process we’ll be keen to hear about your track record in fundraising at a leadership level and your experience of making an impact on an organisation of our size or larger. You will demonstrate how you develop strategies and implement them successfully, show an understanding of DSWF’s existing development portfolio, and a view on where you see you might help to take us over the next 3 years and beyond.
Application Process
To apply, please email a CV and supporting statement of no more than two pages no later than Monday 15th June.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Director of Development (DoD)
Reports to: CEO
Works closely with: CEO/COO/CFO as part of the SMT
Line manages: Development Team: Development Manager, Trust and Foundations Manager, Development Executive, CRM Executive
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days)
Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office (GU4 8JU) for a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and home with occasional travel
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata. Bank Holidays are also provided, and at DSWF’s discretion the office usually closes between Christmas and New Year (additional to annual leave)
Salary: Competitive executive-level salary dependent on experience and breadth of impact. Please ask for salary range on application.
Start date: Asap.
Summary of the Role
The Director of Development (DoD) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all fundraising income and supporter engagement activity at DSWF. The role is accountable for delivering sustainable, diversified revenue growth aligned with DSWF’s mission across conservation, education and art, while building lasting relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior supporters.
Working in close partnership with the CEO, COO, CFO, and Board of Trustees, the DoD translates organisational strategy into compelling Cases for Support, effective fundraising plans and measurable outcomes. The postholder leads and develops a high-performing Development team, ensuring strong delivery and continuous improvement.
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director shares responsibility for shaping the Foundation’s overall direction, contributing to governance, organisational culture and high-level strategic decision-making.
This is a pivotal position combining senior management with hands-on major gift fundraising and team leadership. Central to enabling the Foundation’s long-term impact and growth, the DoD is a driving force behind DSWF’s ability to successfully deliver its mission to protect endangered species in Africa and Asia.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
•Lead on the development, implementation, delivery and continuous refinement of DSWF’s multi-year Development strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability.
•Advise the CEO and Trustees on fundraising performance, trends, risks and opportunities.
•Own and articulate the organisational Case/s for Support, ensuring a clear, compelling narrative that integrates conservation impact, education outcomes and artistic heritage.
•Working closely with the rest of the SMT, embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation, enabling all team members, Trustees and ambassadors to actively support income generation.
•As part of SMT, be jointly responsible for over-arching decisions regarding the direction of the Foundation, its mission, strategies and culture.
Major & Strategic Fundraising
•Working closely with the CEO, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of DSWF’s most significant donors and prospects, including major individual donors, trusts and foundations, legacy campaigns and strategic partners.
•Responsible, alongside the CEO, for the overall management of all corporate partnerships and sponsors.
•Design and lead bespoke solicitation strategies for new high-value prospects, involving the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues as appropriate.
•Oversee the development of structured approaches to major giving, trusts & foundations, legacy giving and corporate partnerships.
•Have strategic oversight of lower-level individual giving programmes including appeals, regular individual giving and adoption schemes.
•Be responsible and ensure best practice in prospect research, due diligence, stewardship and ethical fundraising.
Team Leadership & Management
•Lead, manage and develop the Development team, setting clear objectives, KPIs and income targets aligned to the overall strategy.
•Ensure the structure, resourcing and capabilities of the team are fit for purpose and scalable as income grows.
•Coach and support all those within the organisation that are responsible for fundraising, providing professional leadership, mentoring and performance management.
•Lead on all training and offer career progression for all staff within the Development team.
•Foster strong collaboration between Development and all departments, including; Policy and Programmes, Marketing and Communications, Education, Art, Finance and Operations.
Supporter Engagement
•Represent DSWF externally with senior donors, partners and sector peers, enhancing the organisation’s profile and credibility.
•Oversee a high-quality supporter journey across all touchpoints, ensuring donors feel valued, informed and connected to impact including lower-level individual giving.
•Champion systematic all level stewardship, donor care and impact reporting to maximise retention, lifetime value and advocacy.
•Ensure accurate, GDPR-compliant data capture and effective use of CRM systems (Beacon) to drive insight-led fundraising.
Events
•This senior role will have overall responsibility for any fundraising or donor profile events (at present this would include the Wildlife Ball which is an annual fundraising/profile raising event that takes place at the Dorchester Hotel).
•Working closely with the rest of SMT, this role will direct the Development team to ensure that all events deliver optimum, high level donor experiences and are run professionally (with logistics and operational support from the COO and team).
•This role will have overall responsibility for ensuring the CEO has all information required to support engagement with donors at all events.
Governance & Reporting
•Report on Development performance to the CEO, SMT and Trustees, providing clear analysis against agreed targets.
•Work closely with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting and long-term income planning.
•Work closely with Finance and legal advisors in relation to all legal matters pertaining to legacies and bequests.
•Ensure all Development activity aligns with regulatory, governance and ethical standards.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
•Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising and development within complex, mission-driven non-profit organisations, at Director level or equivalent, where philanthropy is critical to organisational impact and growth.
•Significant experience in leading and delivering long-term development strategies, with a demonstrable track record of translating organisational ambition into clear, costed and achievable fundraising plans.
•Proven ability to set strategic direction across multiple income streams, establish measurable objectives and KPIs and use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and adapt approach over time.
•Experience of driving sustained income growth, strengthening donor pipelines, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
•Deep understanding of the UK philanthropic landscape, with well-established networks across major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates and high-net-worth individuals and the ability to build credibility and influence rapidly at national and international levels.
•Demonstrable experience of leading and scaling fundraising income through periods of organisational change, growth or strategic transformation.
•Proven track record of securing transformational gifts and long-term partnerships from individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations.
•Strong history of inspirational leadership, team building and talent development, with the ability to motivate teams towards ambitious shared goals.
•Experience of working with public sector stakeholders and cross-sector partnerships to advance organisational objectives.
•Experience of implementing and embedding robust CRM systems and donor stewardship frameworks to support data-led decision making and excellent supporter journeys.
Personal Skills, Qualities and Attributes
•Exceptional interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
•A collaborative team player who values partnership working and shared success.
•Strategic, visionary thinker with the confidence and credibility to operate at senior leadership and Board level, influencing internal and external decision-makers.
•A strong personal commitment to wildlife conservation, environmental protection and the role of philanthropy in driving long-term change.
•Clear alignment with DSWF’s mission, vision and values, and a genuine passion for advancing David Shepherd’s legacy through impactful fundraising.
•Entrepreneurial and opportunity-led mindset, with the confidence to set and pursue ambitious income and growth targets.
•Resilient, adaptable and resourceful, with the ability to navigate complexity, manage ambiguity and maintain momentum in a fast-evolving environment.
•Credible and compelling ambassador for DSWF, able to represent the organisation confidently with major donors, partners and at public-facing events.
•Willingness to travel and attend events as required to support donor engagement, stewardship and organisational visibility.
•Commitment to being actively engaged in the life of the organisation, contributing to its culture, leadership and long-term success.
Please note that as part of a small team, the role may include occasional additional duties to help meet the charity’s wider needs.
Application Process
To apply, please email a CV and supporting statement of no more than two pages no later than Monday 15th June.
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We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations & Programmes Support Officer to play a vital role in the smooth running of our small charity strengthening London’s communities. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting both programme delivery and day-to-day operations. You will bring strong attention to detail, a conscientious approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Working closely with colleagues across the team, you will be a clear communicator who enjoys collaborating and contributing to a positive working environment.
The Operations and Programme Support role will be instrumental in supporting our small team to continue to grow our services to support charitable organisations across London while consistently maintaining and improving the quality of our service.
Responsibilities:
Operations support
- Maintain and improve key systems and processes, including CRM data, mailing lists, and shared platforms like SharePoint
- Manage shared inboxes, internal communications, meetings, and day-to-day team coordination
- Provide wider operational support, including managing equipment and systems, basic troubleshooting, data protection, and staff coordination (e.g. meetings, holidays)
Programme and Communications support
- Working closely with the Events Manager, coordinate event delivery, including promotion, registrations, attendee communications, and on-the-day support for 10 online Lunch & Learn events, 2 in-person workshops and 2 community events a year.
- Support event logistics (venues, catering) and ensure all data, feedback and learnings are captured and recorded in our CRM
- Assist with website updates, weekly social media activity, and community engagement and track monthly performance across channels
- Support and maintain impact metrics and participant feedback across all activities
- Contribute to research and information gathering for programme development and fundraising as needed
About Link UP London
At Link UP London we build stronger more resilient communities. By connecting small Social Good Organisations or SGOs (i.e. charities, Community Interest Companies, community groups and social enterprises) with Skilled Volunteers, we help these organisations access the skills they need, when they need them, to address strategic and operational development issues and build capacity and resources. Our Skilled Volunteers have a range of professional backgrounds (HR, finance, comms, marketing, legal, data, IT and many more) and want to apply their skills and expertise to make a positive difference in London. This means that the organisations are better equipped to tackle the multiple challenges of inequality facing their communities and the Skilled Volunteers have a meaningful volunteer experience that fits into busy schedules.
We connect skills to SGOs in 3 main ways main including:
- Skilled Volunteering Projects: Short-term, structured volunteering engagements.
- Social Impact Solutions: Our corporate programme provides structured skills-based employee volunteering opportunities in a range of formats.
- Events: Including Lunch & Learn Sessions – 10 one-hour webinars that allow professionals with limited time to share their expertise on topics of relevance to SGO capacity development - 2 in-person workshops and 3 community gatherings.
We work in all boroughs and the city of London with 90% of organisations we support addressing issues of poverty, vulnerability and marginalisation.
Person Specification
- Highly organised, with experience supporting organisational operations and/or programme delivery
- Strong attention to detail and some experience working with databases and CRM systems; familiarity with a number of these systems is a plus
- Experience supporting events (online and in-person) and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Comfortable and experienced with various forms of technology including digital tools (e.g. excel, social media platforms, content tools)
- Clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across a team
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and keen to positively contribute to a growing organisation
Nice to haves:
- An understanding of volunteering and Skilled Volunteering in particular
- Knowledge, and some direct experience, with the charity sector
- An understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by small charitable organisations today
- The ability to be in London multiple times a week as needed
Qualities that are a good fit for our team
- Personable / warm / caring / friendly
- Energetic, confident and outgoing
- Hardworking / dedicated / committed
- Entrepreneurial
- Professional
Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter that is related to this role will not be considered.
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SUMMARY
Position Title: Head of Spacemaking and Operations
Level: Level 6
Pay: £40, 000 -46, 000 (FTE yearly)
Reports to: Director of Finance, HR and Operations
Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 3 days’ work from our office (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Contract: Full time (40hrs/weekly), 2-year Fixed Term contract.
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.)
The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action.
Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective.
We are now looking for a Head of Spacemaking & Operations who believes in this vision and can ensure that TAA’s Liberation Centre is safe, fully operational, and intentionally designed as a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment. This role bridges operational delivery and spatial experience, ensuring that the Centre not only functions effectively behind the scenes, but also reflects TAA’s values in how people experience, move through, and use the space. You will combine operational oversight, facilities management, and space experience design, working across teams to ensure the Centre is safe, compliant, efficient, accessible and welcoming for staff, young people, and the wider community.
Before you skim the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes to apply. We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including staff here at The Advocacy Academy. If this role pulls you in and you believe you could make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply or reach out to us to discuss further. We are especially interested in people who bring lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of working.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1.You will become a key member of the Finance, HR & Operations Team, including but not limited to:
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR and Operations in maintaining and improving operational systems and processes
- Supporting the delivery of the Liberation Centre strategy, working across teams to ensure the Centre provides a functional, welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for staff, young people, and the wider community
- Building relationships across departments, understanding their needs, and communicating operational updates to the Director
- Ensure escalations to the Director of Finance, HR and Operations are timely, well-prepared, clearly articulated, and supported by relevant information to enable effective decision-making.
2.You will ensure that your responsibilities run like well-oiled machines by supporting TAA’s facilities, ensuring the Liberation Centre operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant regulations by:
- Acting as the main operational liaison for the Liberation Centre, including council, building management, and external contractors
- Managing relationships with facilities providers, maintenance contractors, cleaners, and IT vendors
- Overseeing health & safety compliance, including staff training, evacuation procedures, drills, and statutory checks
- Supporting the development and implementation of risk assessments (fire, general, wellbeing, incidents, remote work, etc.)
- Ensuring procurement, supplies, and stock levels are managed effectively and responsibly
- Coordinating first aiders and fire marshals as required
- Ensuring operational cost-efficiency across facilities and space-related services
3.You will help shape the Liberation Centre as a purposeful, accessible, and welcoming environment by:
- Supporting the ongoing development of the Liberation Centre as a safe, inclusive, and values-aligned space
- Leading on accessibility improvements across the physical environment, ensuring equitable access for disabled community members
- Shaping improvements to layout, usability, and overall experience of the space
- Ensuring the space reflects TAA’s values of care, inclusion, and liberation in its physical design and use
- Working with internal teams to understand spatial needs and translating them into practical and experience-led improvements
- Supporting a positive, caring, and community-centred environment across all users of the space
4.You will support reliable and secure operational infrastructure by:
- Acting as liaison for IT and facilities providers
- Supporting setup, maintenance, and improvement of workplace systems and equipment
- Ensuring infrastructure supports accessibility, inclusion, and ease of use
- Identifying improvements to systems that enhance operational efficiency and user experience
- Supporting secure onboarding and offboarding of staff from a systems and access perspective
5.You will act as a key connector between operations and delivery teams by:
- Work with the Working closely with programmes, Organising & Campaigns, community, and communications teams to ensure smooth operational delivery
- Supporting logistics for events, residentials, camps, and programmes, including venue sourcing, bookings, and on-site coordination
- Providing operational and administrative support for space usage, scheduling, and bookings
- Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes from a space, systems, and logistics perspective
- Supporting new staff inductions and ensuring new starters are equipped to use the space effectively
- Supporting internal communication of operational updates across teams
6.You will support the Director in embedding safety, wellbeing, and care into how the space is used and experienced by:
- Ensuring health & safety processes are embedded and consistently followed
- Coordinating safety training and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations
- Supporting a culture of shared responsibility for safety within the Liberation Centre
- Working with the community team to ensure safety practices are values-aligned
- Supporting emergency preparedness and incident response processes
- FMaintaining a safe and functional environment by ensuring the space is kept clear, organised, and free from unnecessary clutter or hazards.
7.Culture, values and wider strategy and mission. Provide senior functional leadership for Spacemaking and Operations, ensuring delivery of organisational strategy through effective planning, coordination, and implementation across your area. Contribute to shaping organisational priorities through insight, delivery experience, and cross-departmental collaboration. To include but not limited to:
- Embodying and championing our commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is consistently reflected in organisational strategy, decision-making, delivery and partnerships
- Champion the organisation’s commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is embedded in the design and delivery of spacemaking and operational activity, and reflected in partnerships and ways of working within your remit.
- Act as a role model for organisational culture and values, setting expectations within your teams and supporting colleagues to apply these consistently in day-to-day practice.
- Work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities to improve organisational impact and efficiency, contributing operational insight to strategic planning and decision-making.
- Identify, assess and escalate risks related to operational delivery, organisational culture, and alignment with stated values and principles, ensuring timely mitigation within your area of responsibility.
- Lead and enable effective cross-departmental collaboration within your remit, ensuring teams are aligned, appropriately resourced, and working effectively towards shared organisational goals.
- Foster a culture of openness, care, accountability and continuous improvement within your area, contributing to wider organisational wellbeing practices.
- Take responsibility for your own ongoing leadership development, and actively support the development of others, building capability and leadership within the Spacemaking and Operations function.
- IEngage in organisational wellbeing practices by communicating needs appropriately, participating in feedback processes, and contributing constructively to living the TAA transformative culture
8.Governance and Compliance
- Provide strategic leadership on governance and risk management within your portfolio, working in close partnership with the Finance, HR and Operations team.
- Lead and hold accountability for risk identification, analysis and mitigation, ensuring risks to strategic objectives are anticipated, escalated and managed effectively
- Maintain oversight of risk across your area, ensuring robust systems, controls and practices are in place and consistently applied
- Ensure strong organisational compliance with TAA policies and practices, taking responsibility for their effective implementation, continuous improvement and alignment with wider organisational standards
- You will support Programmes, Campaigns and Community Departments by ensuring that the operations, structures, processes, and practices align with and support TAA's campaigning and organising goals, activating new allies' goals, and community goals
WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK
- The Liberation Centre runs smoothly, safely, and reliably day-to-day
- Staff and community members experience the space as welcoming, accessible, and well cared for
- Operational systems are efficient, compliant, and low-friction
- Space improvements are intentional, values-led, and responsive to user needs
- Teams can focus on delivery, supported by strong operational and spatial infrastructure
A BIT ABOUT YOU
- You are passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world.
- You believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens.
- You’ve got a deep understanding of, and a personal relationship with, issues of social justice. From racism to the housing crisis to climate justice, you’ll be aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society, clued-up and well-informed on the big issues of our time, and committed to changing them.
- You’ll be comfortable managing a “to-do” list of competing priorities and balancing your workload to meet competing deadlines.
- You’re a sensitive and thoughtful relationship-builder who is interested in building a network of relationships to support the Advocacy Academy’s work. You’re a great listener, and remember people’s names, faces, and stories.
- You’re a confident written and verbal communicator, who is comfortable with tailoring communication to reach a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- You’re proactive, organised, and eager to learn, whether that’s chatting with potential funders, researching new opportunities or collaborating with teammates.
IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3-5+ years’ experience in operations management, ideally including leadership responsibility for teams, workflows, or service delivery.
- Comfortable operating as the senior operational lead on site when required, maintaining full delivery responsibility and ensuring clear communication and escalation pathways.
- Demonstrated experience in facilities management and/or IT systems coordination, with an understanding of how operational infrastructure supports organisational effectiveness.
- Working knowledge of operational tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, Canva, and similar platforms), with willingness to learn and adapt to new systems as needed.
- Experience supporting or developing operational processes, with an interest in improving efficiency, clarity, and user experience across systems and teams.
- Proven ability Experience working with diverse audiences and stakeholders, with an understanding of access needs and inclusive practice to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and maintain delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience designing and delivering spaces, services, or operations with a strong understanding of access needs, ensuring inclusive and equitable participation.
This is an outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Head of Spacemaking & Operations role, it is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Liberation Centre and our young people. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a Cover Letter OR a supporting video application addressing the following questions (no more than 1000 words or 10 minutes for all questions).
- Tell us about a social justice issue that makes you angry and why it matters to you?
- Our Head of Spacemaking & Operations role entails working and building relationships with different stakeholders. Tell us about a time when you successfully cultivated a relationship with someone when working towards a shared goal - What did you do and what did you learn?
- Include anything else you would like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Head of Spacemaking & Operations role.
In addition, please also provide information on your notice period and your availability for interview. You may also attach any other content that would be relevant for us to have in order to showcase interest and experience. The content can come in any form of media, including but not limited to - a mind map of ideas, a timeline or portfolio of your work, life or experiences; a recording; a Powerpoint or other form of presentation; a song, article, poem or other writing samples.
DATES
- Closing Date: The deadline for applications 8th June 2026 by 10am.
- First Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 15th June 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
- Second Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 29th June 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
Please be aware that we will be interviewing as we receive applications. The application date might be brought forward if we find the right person.
A NOTE ON USING AI TOOLS IN YOUR APPLICATION
We understand that AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful when preparing an application, and you’re welcome to use them as a support. However, we’re most interested in hearing directly from you. Please ensure your application reflects your own voice, experiences, and perspective.
We value the unique insights, lived experiences, and ways of thinking that each candidate brings. These are what help us understand who you are and what you would bring to the role, and they are an important part of how we assess applications.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. we’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible.
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
We aim to be representative of the community we are working with. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA, working class as well as disabled people, those living with mental health conditions, refugees and migrants. We welcome people from all identities who are made to feel marginalised.
We’re not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Let us know if we can do anything to make the application or interview process more accessible. If you are invited to interview, we will at that point ask you for any accessibility requirements or preferences.
As an employer we make all reasonable adjustments to support employees in their work if they are disabled or have a health condition. We support the Access to Work scheme which could provide you with financial support to get the help you need to do all tasks successfully. We are happy to facilitate Access to Work assessments and reclaims and would actively welcome applicants who would need this in order to do the job.
All staff who work on our programme must have, prior to starting work, a returned satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dated no earlier than 1st January 2021. The Advocacy Academy will assist the application for, and pay for the processing of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
We welcome applications from people with convictions. Please disclose in your applications if you have any convictions, cautions, reprimand or final warnings that are not "protected" (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). We consider each person on their own merits, taking into account all the circumstances.
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