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Are you an experienced and self-sufficient professional ready to apply your advanced administrative skills in a values-based organisation?

We are looking for a Governance and Administration Officer to work alongside our Chief Executive. This position requires a tech-savvy person with administrative maturity and the ability to operate autonomously.

You will be capable of delivering excellence in both governance and operational work, particularly in ensuring that records, policy registers and operating practices are up to date, reliable and upheld. You will be adept at drawing connections across all areas of the charity from finance records and HR processes to board minutes and strategic planning, and you will be able to keep the Chief Executive informed and aware of how the day-to-day work impacts on the broader picture.

You will need to develop knowledge and experience across all aspects of YMCA administration in order to cover for finance, HR and other administrative roles where necessary. Confidentiality and discretion will be key throughout your work.

If you are a methodical person who thrives on doing a great job, even when no-one is watching, and you are ready to take ownership of an interesting and constantly changing workload, we encourage your application.

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Job Description

• Co-ordinate senior meetings for staff, board and subgroups, including scheduling, co-ordinating agendas, collating and distributing papers and providing high-quality, accurate minute-taking with clear actions.
• Track key deliverables and action points and follow up on outstanding items.
• Co-ordinate interest, visits, recruitment and onboarding for new trustees.
• Act as a key support to the Chief Executive in their capacity as Company Secretary and the senior staff member, taking on regular and ad-hoc duties as they arise.
• Proactively collate and draw together evidence (eg data, policies and internal reports) to demonstrate continuous compliance with the Charity Governance Code, regulatory requirements and relevant sector standards.
• Oversee the organisational policy and procedure registers, ensuring reviews are scheduled and proposals prepared for consideration, and that finalised documents are updated on relevant portals.
• Establish and/or maintain systems for measuring and reporting on performance, quality and impact across the organisation.
• Develop and/or robustly test operating practices and instructions to ensure clarity across a range of roles and responsibilities.
• Draft, proof and format correspondence, presentations and reports, ensuring all documents are on-brand and ready for release.
• Complete information for funding bids based on established cases for support.
• Represent the Chief Executive positively and ensure that they are briefed on relevant matters across the organisation.
• Co-ordinate pricing, booking and liaison with external expertise where necessary from legal, HR, development and similar professionals.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and use exceptional discretion when handling sensitive or business-critical information (eg staffing changes, commercial discussions, confidential strategy) and ensure that data protection and GDPR is upheld.
• Act as an approver, signatory or authoriser as delegated.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day finance, HR and organisational administration during periods of absence or vacancies. This may include administering payroll, basic bookkeeping, rent records, staff recruitment and record keeping, ensuring that critical functions are maintained.
• Co-ordinate session and event booking as required.
• Handle delegated relationships, ensuring that all personal and confidential information is shared only in accordance with the association’s data protection arrangements.
• Other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin an independent local charity, and a member of the national Age UK network of charities. They are committed to delivering the networks shared strategy and to supporting our local older people to ‘Change the Way we Age’.

The organisation has a robust governance structure, overseen by and active, highly skilled Trustee Board who bring a range of expertise and knowledge to support their Chief Executive and Senior Management Team.

They are now seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead the senior management team provide leadership, develop and implement our strategic and operational plans, lead on income generation, partnerships, influencing and business development, acting as an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities:

• To support and advise the Chair and Board of trustees in setting the vision, strategy and business planning and implanting agreed decisions
• Create an organisation able to support its communities with easily accessible support
• To create and sustain effective multi-channel, multi-purpose income generation.
• Lead on organisational change: identifying and responding to internal and external challenges and influencing organisational culture so the organisation is supportive, inclusive and cohesive.
• Be a key influencer, ensuring the voices of older people are heard, and shaping local strategy, policy and partnerships.
• Ensuring financial stability though financial planning and risk management
• Deliver an ambitious, aspirational and innovative strategy that has a clear measurable impact.

The new Chief Executive will be responsible for the day to day running of the Charity, providing effective leadership and direction for the organisation. The successful candidate will instil the positive culture of the organisation and motivate the team to achieve fantastic results. You will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture, with a passion for supporting older people, and will be able to demonstrate this through your experiences. You will be able to develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, excellent communicator and be an influencer and ambassador for the charity.

If you feel you have the values and skills to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports human rights, diversity and inclusion as well as all equality legislation. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences and to help everyone achieve more at work, as well as in their personal lives, so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success.

Applications should be submitted via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025

Charisma interviews must be completed by: 30 October 2025

1st Interview date: Friday 14 November at the client’s office

2nd Interview date: Monday 24 November at the client's office

About Khulisa
Khulisa (meaning “to nurture” in Zulu) is an award-winning national charity. We work with young people aged 11–25 whose lives have been affected by trauma or adversity. Trauma can profoundly impact a young person’s development — limiting their self-confidence, resilience, and ability to thrive.

For more than 18 years, Khulisa has provided evidence-based programmes that build social and emotional skills, helping young people to overcome barriers and reach their potential. We also train professionals, parents and carers to create trauma-informed environments, ensuring that all young people are cared for by adults who understand and respond to their needs.

The Role
We are seeking an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead Khulisa into its next chapter. The CEO will provide strategic leadership, financial and operational oversight, and the vision to grow our impact — building on strong foundations and trusted partnerships.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Proven business development skills and the ability to diversify income.

• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement — including funders, statutory bodies and partners.

• A strong track record of leadership, with a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and professional development.

• The confidence to act as Khulisa’s primary spokesperson and ambassador, championing our trauma-informed, person-centred approach at every level.

Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity with deep, long-standing relationships and a growing national profile. The CEO will play a central role in shaping the future of Khulisa, ensuring we continue to nurture young people and the communities around them.

How to Apply
To apply, please read the last page of the Job Pack. If you have questions before applying you can send these to the email address listed in the Job Pack. Someone will then be in contact with you and arrange a time to speak. 

First-round interviews will start in the first week of November. 

We're hiring: Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover)

Part-time / £60,000-£70,000 / Hybrid role 

Location - Home based and London

Hours - 3/4 days per week

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience

We are looking for an Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover) who will lead a talented research team of staff and associates providing direction and oversight for a diverse, ambitious research portfolio. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an essential role in strategy and have a hands-on approach from quality assurance and developing research practice, to managing projects and nurturing partnerships.

You will need to have deep roots in qualitative research, as well as the work of charities and funders, with experience of line management, team supervision and leading on new work development.

You will play an essential role at a key moment for IVAR. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and IVAR’s work is critical in supporting the response.

About us

At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. We listen, learn and share what helps – and what gets in the way – so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change.

As Interim Director of Research, you will lead a motivated and talented team of research staff and freelance research associates. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing a strategic and balanced research portfolio, including leadership of project design and new work development.

You will work closely with the Director of IVAR and both the Deputy Director of Research and Director of Communications to support quality assurance, supervise specific projects, and ensure that IVAR meets its ethical standards. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also support and feed in on all people matters and contribute to embedding an inclusive and equitable approach and internal culture. For more details of our work please read our full job description.  

You will have a proven track record at the senior leadership team level and in line management, experienced at moving between strategic and operational priorities, and be confident to lead a research team in a collaborative and developmental way. 

You will have strong experience of research design, bid writing and generation of new work. You will be skilled in qualitative and action research, including significant experience of facilitating complex processes and discussions.

It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders.

If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you. 

What we offer:

• £60-70,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
• 0.6-08 FTE Hours (3/4 days per week)
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Pension matched to 5%
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities

How to Apply 

Please complete an online application by noon Sunday 26th October 2025. 

Interviews will be held in person at the offices on Thursday 6th November 2025.

Start date: 5th January 2026 or before 

Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;

• Why you are applying
• How you meet the person specification
• Your availability to start 
• What in particular you would bring to IVAR. 
  

We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.

About Topos Research UK and Topos Institute

Topos Research UK is an entrepreneurial, dynamic charity start-up in the UK (inc. 2024) with a parent charity start-up, Topos Institute in the US (inc. 2019). We are a non-profit research institute dedicated to realising a world where the systems that surround us benefit us all, so that society can better cooperate on critical issues — the climate crisis, pandemic responses, agricultural modelling, global access to education, and more — through interconnected systems that consider holistic impacts. We develop new tools for collective inquiry and modelling, enabled by a combination of novel foundational mathematics, open-source software engineering, and meaningful collaboration with domain specialists.

The Opportunity

We seek a strategic Operations Director to lead the successful scaling of our rapidly growing UK operation. This is a pivotal, creative leadership role reporting directly to our Board of Trustees, with day-to-day collaboration with board representative Brendan Fong (Topos UK Trustee and Topos USA CEO).

Current State:

• 1-year-old entity with £500k annual revenue
• 6 talented staff (research scientists, software engineers, postdocs)
• 3 planned new staff members within the next 6 months
• Two major grants: £600k (1-year) and £1.2M (2.25-year)
• Projected FY26 revenue: £1M

The Challenge: You’ll be our first senior operations hire, responsible for establishing the systems and culture that will enable Topos UK (and Topos as a whole) to thrive as we scale from startup to established institution, collaborating between the UK and US offices, and pioneering a new style of technology-oriented research organisation keenly focussed on improving lives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Finance Leadership

• Lead operations and finance for a projected £1M+ annual budget from research grants
• Support grant solicitation, budgeting, procurement, monitoring, and reporting
• Collaborate with financial consultants on organizational strategies, budgets, treasury, and tax affairs
• Coordinate with US-based Topos Institute on governance, consolidated reporting, and shared contracts

Strategic Planning & Culture Building

• Partner with the Board of Trustees and Topos Institute USA to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with our institutional mission
• Champion the critical role of operations and administration in achieving our research mission
• Establish and nurture an organizational culture that:
  • Integrates diverse perspectives and lived experiences
  • Views uncertainty as opportunity for innovation
  • Balances operational efficiency with academic freedom
  • Embodies public purpose, intellectual rigor, and collaboration

Team Leadership & Development

• Nurture and mentor our growing team of 6+ researchers and engineers
• Support individual career aspirations while building collective capacity
• Work with HR consultants to develop talent management systems and support organizational human resources needs
• Foster an environment where exceptional people can do their best work

Systems & Infrastructure

• Design and implement policies, internal controls, and procedures for sustainable growth
• Oversee operational functions including inventory management and facilities
• Oversee compliance, risk management, and organizational governance
• Manage physical space requirements, including future lease negotiations
• Coordinate legal affairs with Board of Trustees, sourcing expertise as needed

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as operational interface with funders, partners, and collaborators
• Represent Topos UK’s capabilities and needs to external stakeholders
• Support business development for future grant and contract opportunities
• Assume additional responsibilities as organizational needs evolve

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• 5+ years in senior operations/finance roles at mission-driven organizations
• Proven ability to build systems and culture from the ground up
• Experience with research institutions, nonprofits, or technology startups
• Track record managing complex budgets and grant funding
• Track record of successfully impacting both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives

Leadership Qualities

• Collaborative, supportive management style with focus on team development
• Skilled at building consensus in a complex organisation and able to achieve results through influence and partnership
• Ability to foster inclusive environments where diverse perspectives thrive
• Experience mediating differences and supporting individual team member success
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively, both internally and externally
• Creative problem-solving approach with strong analytical skills

Cultural Fit

• Intellectually curious with appreciation for technical research
• Mission-first orientation with commitment to public benefit
• Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change; sees challenges as opportunities for growth
• Committed to building inclusive, supportive team environments
• Values-driven leader who can balance efficiency with academic freedom
• Motivated by meaningful work that contributes to helping solve global-scale challenges
• Values continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and collaborative problem-solving
• Ability to periodically travel to the head office in Berkeley, California, or other locations as needed
• Flexibility with working hours, to accommodate for collaboration across global time zones
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field (business, nonprofit management, etc.)
• Experience with international organizations or multi-entity coordination
• Familiarity with academic research environments
• Technical literacy sufficient to engage with mathematical/computational work

Why Topos UK

Exceptional Team: Collaborate with world-leading researchers and high calibre funding agencies.

Inclusive Environment: Be part of building a diverse team where different perspectives are valued and everyone can contribute their best work.

Meaningful Impact: Your operational excellence directly enables breakthrough research on humanity’s most pressing challenges—from climate change to public health to collaborative open science.

Technical Innovation: Support the development of genuinely novel technologies that could transform how humanity approaches complex, collaborative decision-making.

Supportive Culture: Join a caring, inquiry-driven community that values both intellectual rigor and personal well-being, with a strong focus on in-person office culture but flexibility to support work-life balance.

Growth Opportunity: Shape the foundational systems of an organization poised for significant expansion and impact.

Apply

Topos Research UK is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. There is evidence to suggest that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. No matter who you are, if this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you tick all the boxes. We’d especially like to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

If you require any adjustments to the application process, such as accessibility accommodations, additional preparation time, or other, please let us know in your application. We’re happy to support your needs and adjust the application process.

Next Steps: This role offers the rare opportunity to be the operational backbone behind important research that contributes to how humanity tackles global challenges. If you’re energized by building meaningful institutions and enabling exceptional people to do transformative work, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We expect the process to include initial screening, work assessments, team interviews, and references.

Use your leadership excellence to shape the development of a Bristol-based charity serving homeless and vulnerable clients.

We are seeking an exceptional leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.

InHope helps people in Bristol overcome the insecurities of homelessness, hunger, addiction, and poor mental health. Working in partnership with individuals, churches, community groups and companies our vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential free from injustice and insecurity.

As the largest city in the South-West, Bristol has always had a challenge with rough sleeping, particularly amongst women. In recent years the need for our services has risen with acutely increasing rents and food prices. 

This has led us to a thorough redesign of the way inHope functions. Instead of being organised by venue, since April 2025 we have been organised by the services we offer to clients through all of our venues. These cover provisions, shelter, client pathways and housing. The restructure is enabling us to provide better, more joined up services and for our clients, to not only meet  their immediate needs, but to help them reach their God-given potential.

As Chief Executive you will lead our efforts to realise our vision, embedding the new structure, provide leadership to our skilled and proactive staff team of 40 and nearly 400 volunteers, and shape the development of our next five-year plan.  

If you enjoy working in a dynamic and passionate organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs in a faith context, we would love to hear from you. 

For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 10th November. 

Do you want to use your operational experience to support a mission-driven team? Are you personable, highly organised and entrepreneurial? Then you could be UK100’s new Operations Officer!

You will take the lead on our Business Supporters Network: researching businesses that can support local authorities on their decarbonisation journey, reaching out to them and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships.

You will also be the go-to person internally for keeping our organisation running smoothly. From organising team meetings to developing our CRM’s functionality and ensuring our HR policies and processes are up to date and properly implemented. You will make sure people have everything they need to do their best work.

It’s an exciting time to be joining our team as we will start preparing for the 10th birthday of UK100 in 2026!

Administration of our Business Support Network

• Research businesses that can help local authorities on their decarbonisation journey
• Run due diligence checks on potential business partners to ensure they comply with our Ethical Fundraising Policy
• Set up and minute meetings, coordinate proposals
• Prepare and issue contracts and invoices
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM

Finance and HR

• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts
• Manage relationships with our suppliers, ensuring we get value for money and pay promptly
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding and HR record-keeping

Operations and Governance

• Office management and coordination with our workspace provider.
• Organise team meetings and team socials
• Maintain UK100’s Customer Relationship Management system and support UK100 staff in using the CRM.
• Support UK100’s management of IT systems, ensuring staff are trained and follow best practice guidance
• Develop and improve UK100's policy and procedures, as well maintaining key organisational documents.

Registered Care Manager

Are you an experienced leader in residential care? 

Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? 

Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Luff House!

We’re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care team. Luff House offers residential care, dementia care and respite care along with retirement support in a superb, purpose-built environment on the fringes of Frinton-on-Sea. This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling.

We are looking for a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

Have a watch here of what it means to work in a Christian Care Home https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

What You’ll Do: 

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
• Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
• Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; 
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); 
• Strong leadership and people management skills; 
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities; 
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Please read the job pack here

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us? 

• Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
• Care Friends referral 
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Luff House is waiting for you! 

Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present.



Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Registered Care Manager
Are you an experienced leader in residential care? 

Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? 

Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Bethany House!

Bethany House is a modern, purpose-built 26-bed home just outside Preston, Lancashire, where older people receive compassionate, person-centred care. We’re now looking for a dedicated and proactive Registered Care Manager to lead our caring and committed team.

This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. 

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

What You’ll Do: 

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
• Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
• Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; 
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); 
• Strong leadership and people management skills; 
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities; 
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us? 
Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 
5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
Training & development
Ongoing support from management
Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
Care Friends referral 
Long-standing service rewards
Birthday rewards
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Bethany House is waiting for you! 

Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Chief Medical Officer
Leading National Charity – Reproductive Healthcare
Salary: £145,000 to £150,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid (UK-wide remit)
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Supporting pregnancy choices. Trusting women to decide.

A leading national charity at the forefront of reproductive healthcare is seeking a compassionate and strategic clinical leader to join its Executive Team as Chief Medical Officer. Each year, this organisation supports over 100,000 women and couples across more than 55 clinics, with the vast majority of services funded by the NHS. In addition to abortion care, the charity also provides contraception, STI screening, counselling, vasectomy, and contact centre support to ensure faster access to care.

More than a service provider, the organisation also plays a vital role in advocating for reproductive rights, influencing evidence-based policy, and removing barriers to care to ensure that every woman can make the decisions that are right for her.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as it delivers a bold new strategy and continues to shape the future of reproductive healthcare in the UK.

The Role

The Chief Medical Officer will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for the clinical strategy and medical workforce. They will act as the organisation’s Responsible Officer, overseeing professional standards and revalidation, while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and clinical governance are maintained.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer and Deputy Chief of Nursing, Midwifery and Quality, the postholder will co-lead the development and delivery of clinical strategy, ensuring services are ethical, sustainable, and firmly grounded in person-centred care. They will also provide expert clinical advice to the Board and offer visible leadership across the organisation.

Externally, the Chief Medical Officer will act as an ambassador, engaging with regulators, NHS partners, academic institutions and professional bodies to influence change, build collaboration, and advocate for reproductive rights.

The Person

The organisation is looking for a values-driven leader with strong clinical credibility, operational insight, and a deep commitment to this vital area of healthcare. Candidates will bring:

• Full registration with the GMC and evidence of revalidation

• Completion of Responsible Officer training, or willingness to complete this on appointment

• Significant experience leading senior medical teams within complex healthcare settings

• A strong background in women’s reproductive health, including abortion and contraception

• Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, quality systems and risk management

• Familiarity with the statutory responsibilities of Responsible Officers and experience in professional performance management, revalidation and appraisal

• Demonstrable ability to lead change, improve outcomes and embed evidence-based, person-centred care

• Strategic experience at Board level, with the ability to shape service development and clinical policy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence in public engagement and external representation

• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to building an inclusive, high-performing culture

• A deep and personal commitment to reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and patient choice

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. It welcomes difference and values what it brings. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

How to Apply

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite on the Prospectus website by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'

Key Dates

Closing date: Thursday 23rd October
First stage interviews (with Prospectus): w/c 3rd November
Next stage interviews (with the organisation): w/c 17th & 24th November

FINANCE ASSISTANT (Temporary - 6 months) 

Job Description 

Job Title:  Finance Assistant 

Responsible to: The post holder will be responsible to the Finance Officer 

Hours: Part time (4 days/28 hours per week) 

Salary:  £34,881 pro rata inc OLW 

Location: Office based at Portland House, 678 London Road, Croydon, CR7 HU  

Leave:  Pro rata of 28 days annually, plus recognised Bank Holidays 

Job Purpose:  The purpose of the post is to assist the Finance Officer with day to day bookkeeping and financial tasks primarily using Sage. The Finance Officer is responsible for financial performance reporting and forecasting. 

Background Information:  The charity currently has an annual budget of approximately £3.2 million and records are maintained on Sage.  The payroll function is performed by an external company.  Overall financial responsibility lies with the Trustee Board and the Chief Executive.

Duties 

Bookkeeping and Treasury 

• Process supplier invoices and expense claims

• Issue funder/customer invoices and record customer receipts 

• Administer the charity’s three bank accounts, the safe transfer and receipt of funds, and check, and post all transactions on Sage. Liaise with the charity’s bankers as necessary to resolve any problems or queries 

• Liaise with funders and suppliers regarding account queries 

• Assist with management of agency credit card expenditure 

• Journal entry on Sage 

Payroll and Pensions 

• Assist in the entry of payroll information onto Sage, ensuring the accuracy of payroll information, maintaining detailed monthly salary information, liaising with external payroll company to ensure that accurate and timely payment of salaries takes place. 

• Assist in the administration of the agency’s pension scheme and making monthly submissions. Liaising with the agency’s pensions company, pensions advisor and payroll company 

Other

• Actively implementing the Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of the work 

• Any other tasks commensurate with the role 

FINANCE ASSISTANT - PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Skills and experience  

• Previous experience in a similar role (relevant qualification an advantage) 

• Ability to analyse financial data.   

• Computer literate and good knowledge of MS Office packages, including Word and Excel.  

• Experience of using SAGE accounting package  

• High standard of accuracy with financial and statistical data.  

• Proactive with strong organisation, prioritisation skills .  

• Strong communication skills.   

• Trustworthy, discreet and professional attitude toward work.   

Personal Qualities 

• Committed to the values and vision of Off The Record  

• Team player with a positive attitude 

• Self-motivated and able to plan and self-manage own workload and to work with limited supervision  

• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise, work flexibly and to manage regular deadlines  

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of both internal and external contacts with professionalism, diplomacy and discretion  

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality  

• Commitment to diversity and to Equal Opportunities 

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our sector-leading UK Voice and Influence Team, and work very closely with our brilliant SEEN Programme, as well as our Children's Services across the UK.

Please note: this role carries a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is from Black or Minoritised Ethnic (or ‘BAME', ‘Global Majority' or ‘African, Asian, Caribbean or Mixed heritage') community. We will confirm this prior to finalising our shortlist for interview.

The context:

Listening and responding to the voices and experiences of young people across the UK is a foundation of our three-year strategy – and in particular the voices of Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people, who are often less-heard.

Our vision is to build and support an engaged, diverse network (B-Amplified) of young people (aged 11-25) from across the UK who represent a broad range of identities and lived experiences, and who can speak out and work alongside Barnardo's in pursuit of our core purpose: Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives.

To help us do this, we are strengthening our B-Amplified Network and introducing new opportunities for young people to engage in our work, including through our new Lived Experience Ambassadors offer and an annual Youth Summit.

The challenge this role will help us address:

Black or Minoritised Ethnic children and young people are less visible and represented across Barnardo's work – in our Children's Services, and in our UK voice and influence work. This role will help us:

• Address ongoing feedback about the need for greater representation of Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people within B-Amplified, while also strengthening engagement from children's services to support pathways for a longer-term, stronger charity-wide approach to inclusive engagement.
• Identify and understand barriers within children's services that prevent meaningful engagement with Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people. This will help inform V&I, SEEN, and the wider organisation's approach to anti-racist practice, and excellent and inclusive voice and influence work.

Specifically, this role will:

• Lead on the recruitment, coordination and support of young people signed up as B-Amplified Network members – the role will be the dedicated member of staff to onboard, sustain engagement, and successfully support young people to transition and exit to other opportunities.
• Support the SEEN Ambassadors, and coordinate their engagement in the wider B-Amplified Network offer – bringing them more coherently into the wider voice and influence programme of work, and ensure there is a consistent approach to monitoring, evaluation, recording and reporting for this group of young people.
   

In year 1 of this role, we expect the focus to be on the anti-racism strand to excellent and inclusive services and, by extension, the increased engagement of Black or Minoritised Ethnic children and young people – locally, in services, and nationally, in national opportunities. As part of its ‘business as usual', this role will:

• Provide ‘hands-on' sessional and pastoral support for young people participating in the B-Amplified Network and those who are SEEN Ambassadors.
• Coordinate and support a programme of personal and skills development sessions for young people participating in the B-Amplified Network and those who are SEEN Ambassadors – such as training, webinars and similar – to ‘get them ready' to have a voice and influence in decision-making.
• Forge improved links between the B-Amplified Network and SEEN Ambassadors, to ensure clarity of role/s, engagement and our ‘menu' of opportunities.

For this role, we're looking for someone who brings: [shortlisting criteria]

• At least five years' experience in a role working directly with children and/or young people in a health, social care, education or youth work setting.
• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating strategic voice and influence activities with young people – including through remote or virtual working.
• Knowledge and understanding of the practical application of anti-racist principles, practice and ways of working.
• Experience of working across complex structures, hierarchies and partnerships, with experience of working with a range of stakeholders at different levels and reporting through matrix arrangements.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate projects, collaboratively and effectively.
• Excellent collaboration, networking and partnership-working skills.

Specific circumstances of this role:

The right candidate will:

• Be from a Black or Minoritised Ethnic (or ‘BAME', ‘Global Majority' or ‘African, Asian, Caribbean or Mixed heritage') community - this is a genuine occupational requirement.
• Live close to a national rail station and/or airport – as regular travel across the UK will be required, including overnight visits (1-2 times per month).
• Be able to work flexibly to accommodate direct work with young people outside of 'normal' hour (i.e. evenings and weekends).

Important to note:

We recognise the inherent power dynamics at play, and that the occupational requirement does not imply that the responsibility to ‘solve' the issue of diversity rests solely with a minoritised individual (or team). Instead, this role forms part of a wider, intentional commitment across the organisation to embed anti-racist and inclusive practice at every level and is why we have proposed a matrix management approach - to ensure the role is not siloed, but meaningfully supported and connected across teams.

A key focus will be to understand and address the structural and cultural barriers that children's services and internal teams may face when engaging with Black or Minoritised Ethnic young people.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described

Programmes Manager (Peer Hubs)

We are looking for a Programmes Managers to lead the launch and development of our new regional hubs and our programmes designed to reduce the gap in employability within LGBTQIA+ young adults. The Programmes Manager (peer hubs) is a vital newly created role focused on bringing to life our operational strategy for 2026–2030.

As the programmes manager you will design and deliver a year-round curriculum, grow our digital and in-person communities, and ensure programmes are impactful, inclusive, and sustainable. In this role, you will also manage volunteers, build partnerships, and act as an ambassador for Blossom in the wider community.

Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else. 
 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Deliver Strategy: Bring to life Blossom’s new programmes and broader operational strategy for 2026 to 2030 by taking overarching responsibility for programmes design & delivery across the charity including:
  • Overall Management of Our Hub Launch & Delivery: Lead the creation of new local hubs in counties outside of Surrey and maintain delivery of existing hub’s including managing and recruiting a team of volunteers.
  • Short-Term “Accelerator” Campaigns: Plan and execute thematic campaigns with the purpose of accelerating access to work.
  • Digital Content & Community: Develop and launch online resources on our digital members portal.
• Management, Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee, grow and maintain a central database of service users and volunteers, tracking their progress against performance and outcome measures. Physically attend and evaluate service delivery. Collecting and reporting on metrics, case studies & generalised feedback. Seek areas of improvement, and connect with service users & leaders.
• Community Partnership Building: Act as the key representative of Blossom and build our profile, launch new partnerships, and maximising existing partners in new locations with partner from a range of backgrounds.
• Project Management: Manage and report on project budgets, develop and implement detailed plans, ensure deliverables are met on time and to standard, and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.

For the full person specefication & Job Description please refer to the application pack below. 

What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the programmes managers (peer hubs) you'll join our small close-knit, entrepreneurial-minded team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:

• Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours. 
• Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers. 
• Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education. 
• IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need. 
• Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable. 

This role requires a full UK Driving Licence & Access to a car. 
The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing. 

Applications close 11:30pm on Sunday 19th October & first stage interviews will take place on 27th, 28th and 29th October.

• Leading UK-based music examination board
• Opportunity to lead a Accounts Payable Function

About Our Client

ABRSM is The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a global music education charity. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that music enriches lives. Building on our heritage, we offer face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world. 

In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, we carry on a long legacy of musical excellence. More than an awarding organisation, we support learners from the first note they play, and empower teachers who help build musical skills and encourage progress around the world. 

As a charity, we use all of the surpluses we generate to make significant donations towards music education initiatives and to develop our support for learners and teachers around the world. We advocate for music and its many forms, playing our part to ensure the future of music education and its place in society. 

Together with our partners, our teachers and others around the world, we've been nurturing the future of music since 1889-to help people start or continue their journey.

Job Description

This role reports to the Head of Transactional Finance. The jobholder is one of three people working in the Accounts Payable Team, which is part of the Transactional Finance & Systems function. The Transactional Finance & Systems function is responsible for:

• recording and processing the financial transactions required to support the operations of ABRSM and its subsidiary ABRSM (Publishing) Limited and to enable it to meet its statutory obligations
• the provision of timely and accurate financial management information to departmental budget holders and to the ABRSM's committees.
• Management of the Accounts Payable Team including monitoring the volume of work and allocation of work to two Accounts Payable Assistants, ensuring that deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained.
• General review and oversight of the work carried out by the Accounts Payable Assistants providing leadership, support and training in Accounts Payable procedures as required.
• Ensuring all incoming Supplier invoices are shared between AP assistants and processed for authorisation daily.
• Ensuring Examiner fees are processed for weekly payment runs as set out in with ABRSM's payment policy.
• Ensuing Examiner and HLR expenses are processed weekly for payment.
• Ensuring Suppliers are paid in accordance with their payment terms and ABRSM's approval process.
• Resolving Supplier and Examiner queries, reconciling statements, and building strong relationships
• Ensuring bank Direct Debits relevant to supplier invoices are processed monthly before month end.
• Processing staff Barclaycard applications and maintaining expenditure limits.
• Meet with new staff to explain ABRSM's approval process before being given system access.
• Administering of travel loan applications
• Maintenance of fixed data for suppliers, examiners and HLRs.
• Dealing with internal Accounts Payable queries and responding to requests for information.
• Monthly reconciliation of aged creditor reports
• Maintaining up-to-date documentation in relation to procedures and systems used.
• Active participation in the enhancement and development of systems in relation to Accounts Payable processing.
• Support with month end activities such as control account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and the accruals process
• Provision of leave cover for the Accounts Payable Assistants and other members of the Finance Department as requested by the Head of Transactional Finance.
• Ad hoc duties as requested by the Head if Transactional Finance
• Processing Royalty payments and administration of accounts.
• Daily checking of VAT codes for invoices awaiting approval.
• Processing International Rep commission payments and administration of accounts.
• Processing Scholar termly payments and administration of accounts.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Applicant

• Previous Accounts Payable leadership experience in a fast paced, changing environment
• A thorough understanding of the principles of double entry and knowledge of finance accounting procedures
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, dealing with customers by phone and email
• Able to work with minimal supervision

What's on Offer

What's on Offer

We would like to offer the successful candidate:

• Band D £45,000-50,000
• Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office
• Christmas closure days
• 25+ days of annual leave (depending on role and length of service)
• Discounts on ABRSM and affiliated products
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Contact
Harry Richardson
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6833341Z

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.