Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Farringdon
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Fundraising Officer
£31,930 per year + 6% pension contribution
35 hours/week
LRMN is looking for a passionate fundraiser to join our team and work closely with our CEO to fulfil our fundraising strategy. Are you starting out in fundraising with a drive to develop and learn more? If you could help us communicate our values, purpose and impact to drive income generation we’d love to hear from you.
LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived trauma, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.
You will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, developing new project ideas with colleagues, developing funding applications and building relationships with our funders and supporters.
LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
We work in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work two days from our office in Deptford.
For more information, please see our job pack. Please apply via CharityJob.
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At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.
RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services:
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1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
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305 clients attended our ESOL classes
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250 children, young people and families benefited from our after-school and family support services
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61 people were supported by our counselling team
What we can offer you
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Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
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A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
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A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets, working with our new Fundraiser and our Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
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Flexible and hybrid working
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A committed community in south west London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations
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Real potential for growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
Our values
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Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
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Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
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Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.
Role Overview
Location: We have an office in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London. Flexible and hybrid working is offered to all staff.
Hours: 35 hours per week (including paid half-hour lunch break)
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum permanent
Leave: 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
Responsible to: Chair of trustees
As the CEO of Refugee Action Kingston, you'll lead our organisation in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in south west London to lead fulfilled and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic leadership
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Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.
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Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.
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Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.
Governance and organisational management
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Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.
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Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.
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Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.
Financial management and human resources
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Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.
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Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.
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Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.
Fundraising
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Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.
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Collaborating with RAK’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.
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Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.
Advocacy and influencing
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Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.
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Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.
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Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.
General duties
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Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Leadership and change management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.
- Project and programme management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.
- Fundraising expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Digital proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.
- Financial management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.
- Analytical skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.
- Cultural awareness and commitment to EDI: a track record in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, specifically in the context of working with refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Team leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.
- Partnership building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Communication skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.
- Governance knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.
- Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.
Desirable Criteria
- Asylum system knowledge: lived experience related to displacement and migration is highly desirable together with an understanding of the asylum system.
- Policy and advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.
- Commercial awareness: experience in negotiating with statutory, local, or voluntary organisations/authorities.
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please get in touch via the contact details on our website.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London with hybrid working – flexible and home working policy
We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital.
The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met.
You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes.
This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
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Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation
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Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery
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Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable
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Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement
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Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience
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Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees
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Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans
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Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives
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A commitment to the charity's mission and values
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Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand
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Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly
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Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector
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Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential
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ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable
First interviews: Monday 2 December – face to face at our offices in London Bridge
Second interviews: Thursday 5 December – remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A rare opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join Vibrance. Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive, we have an exciting opportunity for a new CEO, as we approach our 35th anniversary year and continue our mission to provide high quality, sustainable and viable person-centred services.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with a disability in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive and pioneering. Vibrance is proud to have earned both the Investors in People Silver accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.
You will join us full-time, on a competitive salary of between £100,000 - £120,000. Flexible working, with the expectation for you to travel regularly to our services and attend regular meetings at our head office in Bethnal Green.
Skills and experience of our ideal Chief Executive Officer:
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, preferably at CEO level, within the non-profit and/or Health and Social Care sectors.
• Experience and involvement in successful capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees.
• A track record of organisational growth and development, with a focus on sustainability and impact.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as those of CQC.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop long-term goals, vision, and strategy for the organisation, aligning all activities toward achieving these objectives.
• Performance management: Ability to set performance targets, monitor progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Sector expertise: In-depth understanding of the sector in which Vibrance operates, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Personal qualities:
• Visionary leadership: Ability to inspire and guide the organisation and all who work there toward growth and innovation, while remaining committed to its core mission and values, and to get the best out of a team of diverse and talented individuals.
• Passion and commitment: A passion for supporting people with disabilities and a deep commitment to making a difference.
• Empathy: Ability to understand the aspirations, needs and motivations of both those we support and work with us.
• Persuasiveness and effective communication: Ability to persuade and motivate stakeholders, including employees, Board members, donors, and external partners, and to convey complex ideas persuasively and clearly orally and in writing.
• Emotional intelligence: Ability to understand and manage own emotions, as well as those of others, and to foster strong relationships and a positive organisational culture.
• Dealing with conflict: Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts within the organisation effectively, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Adaptability and resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges while remaining focused on long-term goals, and to remain focused, motivated, and effective in the face of adversity or setbacks.
• Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability in all actions and decisions in line with our core values.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Simply Health Optimise Health Plan
• Membership of the SHPS Direct DC pension scheme
• Mindful Employer Employee Assistance Programme (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options
• Learning & Development
• Long Service Awards
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Are you passionate about the difference that the right advocacy, at the right time, can make to families? Are you an experienced leader in the voluntary sector? Do you have an excellent understanding of how to innovate and scale digital, telephone and community-based services? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 22nd November 2024
Location: Hybrid / London office with regular UK travel
About Contact
At Contact, we provide vital information, advice and support to parent carers with disabled children, across all four nations of the UK. Last year, we reached 413,000 families, helping parents to navigate the health, social care, education and welfare systems.
Parents tell us that our support has increased their confidence, helped them feel less alone, and made a huge difference to the support they receive. Our family finance support alone, on average, increases family incomes by £5,918 per year.
About the role
This is an exciting time for Contact. We are embarking on a new strategy, with an aim to end the battle parent carers face when accessing help and support for their family.
As a critical member of the Executive team, you will play a central part in delivering on that aim, and help Contact to grow our reach, profile and impact for families across the UK.
In this role, you will lead a team of 40 and handle a budget of £2 million, including our core contract with the Department for Education to deliver a national helpline.
Who we are looking for
You will have the vision to bring together our digital-first information and advice services and tailored community support into a joined-up offer for families.
You will bring a track record in delivering change and scale, to help us grow our reach and innovate our delivery, so that our services are sustainable for the long-term.
You will have excellent judgment, equally able to seize opportunities for partnership and funding, and to carefully manage risk.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 22nd November 2024.
About the role:
Reports to - Chair of Trustees
Salary - £90,000 - £100,000 per year (pro-rata if part-time)
Contract - Permanent, 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE
Location - London-based with some hybrid work possible. Travel within the UK as required by the role.
Main purpose of the job:
The CEO is responsible for the growth, development and performance of the charity and for shaping and delivering an impactful and sustainable strategy in line with our mission and aims. They will be a key representative of Action Tutoring externally, including working to raise the profile of tutoring as an essential part of school education.
Specific responsibilities relating to the role:
Vision, Strategy and Delivery
- Working with the Board to agree the vision and mission
- Ongoing strategic development and delivery of the short term and long term strategic plans and vision
- Responsible for implementing the agreed strategy Ensuring the necessary organisation, systems and infrastructure are in place to meet the plans
- Working with the team to ensure delivery targets are met and that delivery is impactful and to a high standard
People and cultural leadership
- Overall people and cultural leadership, developing the team ensuring a positive working culture with behaviours that align closely to the charity’s values
- Ensuring operational excellence across the organisation Workforce planning so that we have the right people in the right roles to ensure successful delivery of the strategy
- Commitment to improving diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation, drawing on best practice and leading on identifying areas for improvement
Finance and Fundraising
- Overseeing financial management of the charity
- Lead fund raising alongside Head of Philanthropy to ensure fundraising targets set by the Board are met
- Managing income and costs to secure the long term sustainability and viability of the charity
Advocacy
- Representing Action Tutoring externally to a range of stakeholders, including school leaders, policy makers, the media and funders, to raise the profile of Action Tutoring and awareness of the cause
- Contributing to government policies, helping to establish tutoring as an essential part of school education
Line Management
- Direct line management of the Senior Leadership Team and the Head of Philanthropy
Governance
- Working collaboratively with the Board to ensure the vision and mission are met and that the board is sufficiently informed to enable the Trustees to discharge their duties
- Ensuring robust and effective governance processes are in place and adhered to Responsible for Strategic Risk Management and reporting on this to the Board
Person specification:
- Proven track record as a CEO or Board-level senior leader, ideally in a non-profit organisation
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organisational vision and mission
- Strong communication and advocacy skills, with extensive experience representing organisations externally to various stakeholders (e.g. school leaders, partners policymakers, funders), and contributing to sector-wide policy discussions
- Understanding of the education sector, and the needs and drivers of stakeholders across the education space
- Commercial mindset, with proven success in fundraising to meet set targets and secure income for ongoing operations
- Experience in growing and evolving organisations to meet ambitious targets and in response to external changes, challenges and opportunities in your operating context
- Experience in an organisation with strong operational service delivery and an understanding of how to ensure quality, efficiency and impact in that context
- Ability to foster a positive working culture, aligned with Action Tutoring’s values
- Strong financial management skills, managing budgets, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability
- Knowledge of governance structures and experience in working closely with a board of trustees, including managing strategic risk
- Comfortable with data and committed to driving impact across the organisation
Personal attributes:
- Passion for addressing educational disadvantage and closing the attainment gap
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong, constructive relationships with other organisations and charities, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices
- High ethical standards and personal integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability in leadership
- Resilient and adaptable with the ability to thrive in an evolving and challenging external environment, and to adjust to shifts in the education landscape
- Strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment
Please see the attached job pack for more information on Action Tutoring and our benefits. Applications are taken via GatenbySanderson only.
This is a new role developed to support the CEO, The COO will be a key member of our leadership team The COO will work closely with the CEO and manage the SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Each year, 12,000 young people leave the care system, losing almost all the support they once had access to. Within two years, one-third of these young people become homeless. Empower them to confidently transition into independent living by joining Settle as Chief Executive.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 18th November 2024.
Location: Wapping, London
About Settle
Settle is an award-winning charity that breaks this cycle by supporting care-experienced young people as they move into their first home, helping them to confidently transition into independent living and thrive.
Our vision is for a 21st-century Britain where no young person is homeless, and all young people are given a fair chance to succeed.
We make this vision a reality by providing weekly coaching sessions that support young people in sustaining a tenancy, developing practical life skills and thriving as independent adults.
Our approach is holistic, flexible, and tailored to an individual’s changing needs – ultimately offering a consistent, transformative relationship that a young person can rely on.
All of our work is underpinned by our core values, and our programme has an annual success rate of 95%-100% — demonstrating that by focusing on early intervention and empowering care-experienced young people, we tackle a leading cause of youth homelessness before it happens.
About the role
This will be a significant appointment for us, as our current CEO and co-founder is moving on after providing us with ten years of incredible leadership.
We are in a strong position as a charity, benefiting from an excellent staff team, a wonderful board of trustees, and a robust financial position.
We are also in the process of developing our next strategy, which we look forward to exploring with you.
Who we are looking for
As our Chief Executive, you will be committed to empowering young people, helping them thrive and ensuring they remain at the heart of everything we do.
It is essential that you are an emotionally intelligent leader who embraces collaborative working and can foster a culture where people feel valued.
We will be looking to grow our profile by partnering with more organisations and taking a more active role in advocating for the incredible young people we support.
With this in mind, experience in building partnerships, influencing stakeholders, and leading growth would be highly advantageous.
We are committed to being an inclusive charity and have invested significant resources to ensure all our staff have a strong understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
However, we recognise that we are currently underrepresented in ethnic diversity. Therefore, we especially encourage leaders from the global majority to consider this opportunity.
We are also aware that leadership within the charity sector at the Chief Executive level is not currently diverse. In response, we are open to supporting first-time Chief Executives in this role, including ensuring a budget is available for professional development.
If you are inspired to help solve youth homelessness for care-experienced young people, we are looking forward to meeting you.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November 2024.
Our vision is a 21st century Britain where no young person is homeless and all young people get a fair chance at doing well.
Lewisham Music, an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub, is seeking an ambitious and passionate Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. We believe in the transformative power of music to inspire, uplift, and connect communities. The CEO will be a key advocate for this vision, driving the charity’s strategic goals while ensuring its sustainability and impact across Lewisham and beyond.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead, develop and inspire a dedicated team to deliver diverse, inclusive, and high-quality music programmes for children and young people.
- Advocate for the power of music to unlock potential and create positive change, ensuring young people's voices are at the heart of our work.
- Promote the value of music education locally and nationally, working to raise the charity’s profile and secure support for our mission.
- Build and maintain key partnerships with schools, local authorities, funders, and community organisations to enhance Lewisham Music’s reach and influence.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of the South East London Music Hub to shape the future of music education across the wider area.
- Lead the development of a culture of innovation and operational efficiency, ensuring continuous improvement across all programmes and activities.
- Oversee financial strategy and sustainability; manage a diverse funding mix; and lead on income generation and fundraising.
- Ensure Lewisham Music complies with all relevant legislation, including charity law, employment law, data protection, and health & safety regulations.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement long-term strategic goals, ensuring strong governance and accountability.
- Uphold a vigilant safeguarding culture, ensuring the protection and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior leadership role within the charity or public sector, a deep belief in the power of music to change lives, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will be a strategic, community-focused, and people-centered leader with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and manage the charity’s operations effectively. You will demonstrate resilience in managing a complex and demanding workload, while being reflective and committed to your own personal and professional development.
For more information about Lewisham Music and to read the full recruitment pack which contains the Job Description and Person Specification, please head to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an inspiring and compassionate leader who wants to make a tangible difference to people affected by rare bone marrow failure? The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT) is seeking a dynamic CEO to guide our organisation into its next chapter, deepening our impact and driving progress towards a cure for aplastic anaemia.
About Us
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the UK’s only charity focused on aplastic anaemia and related rare bone marrow disorders. Aplastic anaemia is a rare, serious blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. This can lead to fatigue, infections, and excessive bleeding, requiring urgent medical treatment. Our mission is to enable life-saving research, provide expert support, and build community networks for those affected. We are small but ambitious, working closely with clinicians, researchers, and patients to ensure people can live fulfilling lives despite their condition.
The Role
As CEO, you will lead our dedicated team, oversee the delivery of our strategic goals, and act as the public face of the charity. You will work directly with the Board of Trustees, the clinical community, and key partners to shape the future of the AAT. From leading high-level strategy to engaging with our warm and passionate patient community, this role offers both challenge and reward.
Key details:
• Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Aplastic Anaemia Trust
• Salary: £65,000 per annum
• Contract: permanent, full time
• Location: Remote (UK-based)
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and delivery of AAT’s strategic plan and business objectives.
• Foster relationships with clinicians, researchers, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
• Serve as an ambassador for AAT, representing the charity across healthcare, research, and fundraising sectors.
• Provide leadership to a small but expert remote-working team, ensuring effective collaboration and empowerment.
• Drive sustainable growth and innovation, ensuring financial health and strategic impact.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong leadership experience, ideally from the charity, health, or social care sectors, but most importantly, a passion for our mission. You will have:
• A proven track record in leadership and strategy development.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising, organisational growth, and stakeholder management.
• An understanding of or lived experience with serious or rare diseases is a bonus, but not essential.
What We Offer
• Salary: £65k per annum
• 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Remote working with bi-annual in-person staff events
• Pension contribution up to 5% and Death in Service insurance
• A supportive, inclusive work culture that values flexibility and work-life balance
If you’re ready to lead a dedicated charity that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. To receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Thursday 14th November 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
There are over 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will increase to over one million by 2025 and 1.6 million by 2040.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses – who we continually develop – provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Over the last four years we have increased what we can deliver for families living with the effects of dementia by significantly expanding our clinical services, increasing our income and our national awareness.
Deputy Director of Finance and Governance
Dementia UK
Circa £86,000 per annum
Hybrid: London/Remote working – with an expectation to be in the London office two days per week
Following a period of successful growth of the organisation, we are looking at transforming the way we do things including investment in our people, technology and infrastructure to best meet the changing needs of the people we help.
Accordingly, we need to grow our team in the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate and now seek a talented individual to join us as Deputy Director, Finance and Governance to drive excellence within these areas.
Leading a team of finance and governance professionals, you will support the Director of Finance and Corporate Services in delivering and maintaining reliable and accurate financial reporting across and for the Charity and leading on key finance projects. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a proportionate and appropriate risk and governance framework for the Charity.
We are seeking:
- A values driven, financially qualified leader
- A strategic thinker, with experience of developing and implementing financial strategy and financial planning in a senior role
- A collaborative and supportive leader, who enjoys developing others and working closely with colleagues
Dementia UK is committed to achieve greater diversity in its Executive Team and Board and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information and to apply to this role, please click 'Apply via Website' to be redirected to the dedicated microsite.
Closing date: 18th November 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 19th & 20th November 2024
Interviews with Dementia UK: 28th November 2024
JOB PURPOSE:
CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.
The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.
CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.
This position is available on a pro-rata basis for 4-5 days.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
- Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
- Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
- Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
- Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
- Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
- Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
- Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
- Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
- Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
- Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
- Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
- Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.
- Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
- Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
- Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
- Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
- Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
- Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
- Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
- IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
- Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
- Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
- Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
- Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
- Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
- Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
- Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
- Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
- Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
- Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.
Chief Executive Officer - Compass Wellbeing CIC
Lead Social Change and Champion Healthcare Equity
Compass Wellbeing CIC, a pioneering Community Interest Company owned by the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organisation dedicated to addressing health inequalities, promoting social justice, and improving community wellbeing across East London, Luton, and Bedfordshire.
About Compass Wellbeing:
Compass Wellbeing plays a crucial role in delivering ELFT's vision of creating resilient, equitable societies. They work in partnership with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support for underserved populations, with a strong focus on improving mental health, expanding employment opportunities, and reducing digital exclusion. As CEO, you will build on its success and lead Compass Wellbeing into its next chapter of growth and increased social impact. To see more about the impact Compass Wellbeing delivers, please have a look at the latest impact report via this link.
About the role:
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), offering a competitive salary equivalent to NHS Agenda for Change Band 9 (circa £110-125k). The role is based in London, with flexible and hybrid working options available.
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to Compass Wellbeing, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of social change. You will work closely with the Board to expand services, secure sustainable funding, and create innovative solutions to health and social inequalities. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage partnerships and drive transformative change across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Providing strategic leadership to develop Compass Wellbeing's vision into clear objectives and robust delivery strategies.
* Overseeing all operational and financial performance to ensure services are high-quality, sustainable, and aligned with community needs.
* Building and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the NHS, VCSE organisations, local authorities, and funders.
* Driving income diversification through grants, donations, and partnerships to ensure long-term financial stability.
* Championing social justice, health equity, and innovation in all aspects of service delivery.
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Compass Wellbeing on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack from Fabrice Yala at Charity People for an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying
Timeline:
Q&A Webinar hosted by Compass Wellbeing, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant and we will send you a link: on Tuesday 22nd October, 6pm.
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th November
Stakeholder Interview: Tuesday 26th November 2024
Panel Interview: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charities needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
We are thrilled to be partnering with the award-winning surgical association ENT UK to recruit their new CEO.
ENT UK is the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Head, Neck and Thyroid Surgery, in the United Kingdom.
ENT UK support members at every stage of their careers, from student-level right through to retirement - a total of more than 2,500 medical practitioners. They promote the understanding of ENT in the media and provides the specialty with a voice. ENT UK is a source of valuable medical information for patients as well as practitioners, and supports research, provides continuing education for specialists, and champions high standards in training.
As CEO you will report directly to the Board and be responsible for the strategic leadership and general management of the organisation. It's an exciting time to join to support delivery of their five-year strategy, progress the new trading arm and demonstrate the impact of the ENT UK Foundation.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Within this varied role you will also be responsible for:
- Strategic and operational leadership, ensuring ENT UK meet their strategic aims.
- Ensuring the association is financially sound for the short, medium and long term with the support of clear, communicated financial policies and robust processes and overseeing the work of the ENT UK Finance Controller.
- Trustee and Committee engagement.
- Governance, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
- Budget Management.
- Initiating discussions on policy.
- External stakeholder and contract management.
The successful candidate will have previous experience either leading a similar organisation, or a COO/Director within Membership, who is keen to extend their remit to a broader leadership role.
Previous leadership experience within a Charity or Membership is essential. Experience within the Health sector is desirable but not essential.
So, if you are a proactive and energetic leader with a passion to drive positive change in Healthcare we would love to hear from you.
This role is hybrid, with two days in the Holborn office and three days at home.
Charity People actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work wit
A new Labour Government has been elected with a mandate to deliver key policies to improve the UK’s environment and climate – from transitioning our energy system to one based on renewables and improving the energy efficiency of our homes and business; to improving our biodiversity and protecting our nature; cleaning up our rivers and beaches, and making our farming more sustainable.
Labour’s Environment Campaign – SERA is the Labour Party’s affiliated environment campaign. We helped to provide the evidence and political will to develop many of these policies in Opposition and campaigned to elect a record number of Labour MPs to help deliver these policies in Government. Supporting environment and climate policies for the Welsh and Scottish Labour Parties ahead of the 2026 elections in each nation is also a key priority for us.
We are a membership organisation, and the Labour Party members who subscribe to Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA are our backbone. We also work with Labour politicians at all levels, trade unions, other Labour Socialist Society affiliates, NGOs, think tanks, and civil society organisations.
We are looking for someone with the experience to lead Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA through its next phase of development, cementing its influence within the Labour movement on climate and nature matters.
The successful candidate will have:
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Commitment to the policies, values, principles and objectives of the Labour Party and the wider labour movement, particularly trade unions and Socialist Societies, and to environmental and social justice.
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Experience of leading or senior management in an advocacy, campaigning or policy organisation
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Demonstrable knowledge of the political conditions in which the organisation operates, and a high level of political judgement.
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Excellent networking, advocacy and influencing skills.
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Experience in fundraising, income generation and financial management.
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Experience in staff management and leadership and the ability to enthuse and motivate.
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Strong communication skills including the ability to represent the organisation effectively in public forums and the media.
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A strong knowledge and understanding of current political and public policy issues and debates around climate and the environment.
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Understanding of the Labour Party and the labour movement and relationships with key figures within both.
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Ability to build excellent relationships with the environmental sector, business and the media.
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Understanding and knowledge of the administrative, financial and legislative requirements of managing a political organisation.
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Experience working in a membership organisation.
This crucial role is part of the growing team we are recruiting to deliver on our policy and campaigning priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.