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Sahir has been on an incredible journey over the past four years. We have grown, strengthened our services and deepened our roots in the communities we serve. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about what comes next.
Our CEO is stepping on to their next chapter, and we are taking the time to recruit the right permanent leader for what comes next at Sahir. In the meantime, we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive to help keep things steady, support the team and maintain the momentum we have built.
We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and compassion, works in partnership and brings the confidence and drive to support the organisation through a period of change.
About Us
Sahir is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:
· LGBTQ+ people
· People living with or affected by HIV
We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination and address inequalities. Through advocacy, partnerships and service delivery, we work to create a fairer and more equitable society for the people we serve. Our work is insight led and co-developed with our communities.
About the Role
This is a key interim leadership role focused on stability, continuity and care for Sahir during a period of transition.
The Interim Chief Executive will work closely with the Board, staff and partners to ensure Sahir continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services, maintains strong relationships and remains financially and operationally secure.
The role is not about changing direction. It is about protecting what has been built, supporting the team and helping Sahir move confidently towards the appointment of its next permanent CEO.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a senior leader who brings:
· Significant leadership experience in the voluntary, community, health, social care or equalities sector.
· Experience working with a Board of Trustees and supporting good governance.
· Strong financial oversight and organisational management experience.
· A calm, steady and values led leadership style.
· The ability to lead people well through transition and uncertainty.
· Strong relationship building skills and a partnership approach.
· Knowledge of issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, people living with HIV and people seeking asylum is highly desirable.
What It Is Like to Work at Sahir
We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.
We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment built on trust, openness and shared purpose.
Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility
Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.
You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is not just recruitment – it's a revolution.
Sikh Women's Aid stands at a pivotal moment. With unprecedented support from major funders including Comic Relief, Lloyds Bank Foundation, National Lottery, Smallwood Trust, The Circle, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, and various other funders and generous donations from corporates and the community, we are scaling our impact to reach thousands more women who need our support.
Our groundbreaking Gender, Power & Abuse Report 2024 revealed the shocking truth: 61.48% of Sikh Panjabi women have experienced domestic abuse, yet 58.13% never report it. The silence ends now. We are seeking a transformational Chief Executive who will:
• Lead service delivery transformation for survivors
• Challenge harmful practices rooted in culture
• Build movements for change in communities
• Influence policy at local, regional and national levels
• Create sustainable growth from £250K to £1M+
Why Lead Us Now?
Purpose: Your leadership will literally save lives Impact: Be the architect of systemic change in the Sikh community
Growth: Lead a rapidly expanding organisation with major multi-year funding secured Innovation:
Shape pioneering approaches to culturally-specific services Legacy:
Build: an institution that will protect generations of women
Genuine Occupational Requirement: This position is restricted to Sikh Panjabi women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is essential to provide culturally specific services to women who have experienced gender-based violence and require support from those who share their cultural and faith background.
Please note that candidates who applied during our previous recruitment round are not eligible to apply again.
We value the time and effort every candidate invests in applying and look forward to hearing from individuals who share our passion for supporting women and girls affected by domestic abuse and harmful practices.
1. Covering Letter: Explain your motivation for applying and what you will bring to this role. Please
address how you meet the essential requirements in the person specification. Maximum 2 pages.
2. CV: Including your relevant experience, qualifications, and two referees (references will not be taken
up without your permission).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Job Title: Executive Assistant
Reporting To: Governance manager
Salary Range: Hourly Rate: £31.000 to £33.000, Dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid across Felix/FareShare London Sites (Old Street, Canary Wharf, Poplar)
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right
to work in the UK.
About Us
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Job Purpose
Provide Executive Assistant support to senior executive leadership including Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Income Generation, and wider admin support to the Executive Leadership Team.
We require highly organised, self-reliant and a proactive Executive Assistant who works with high levels of autonomy and enjoys learning and develop.
Duties and Accountabilities
1. Support for the two executives includes:
- Executive Assistant to the Deputy CEO - ~50% of role
- Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Income Generation - ~40% of role
- Wider admin support to the Executive Leadership Team - ~10% of role
2. Support for the two executives includes:
- Strategic diary and time management – actively manages and sequences both executives’ calendars to protect focus time, align activity with strategic priorities, and minimise clashes.
- Scheduling and coordination – organise complex meetings and appointments, liaising confidently with internal stakeholders, external partners, donors, and senior contacts.
- End‑to‑end meeting support – plans and schedules meetings and events, prepares high‑quality agendas and materials, circulates pre‑reads, captures actions, and ensures timely follow‑up.
- Inbox oversight and triage – provides inbox management cover (e.g., during leave), prioritising messages, drafting responses, filtering requests, and ensuring executives receive only what requires their attention.
- Operational administration – maintains clear digital filing systems, documentation structures and record‑keeping practices to support continuity and ease of access.
- Stakeholder relationship management – builds strong, professional relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and the broader support team, ensuring seamless coordination across teams.
- Project and research support – undertakes ad‑hoc research, prepares summaries, gathers information, and provides hands‑on support for projects led by the executives.
- Representation and support in meetings – attend meetings on behalf of the executives when required, ensuring effective notetaking, action capture and follow‑through.
- Cross‑team collaboration – supports the senior management team as required, including providing cover for other administrative or support colleagues during periods of absence.
3. Support to wider Executive Leadership team includes:
- Travel and logistics management - arranges travel, accommodation and itineraries, ensuring efficient, cost‑effective and well‑coordinated plans.
- Meeting and event preparation - prepares venues and resources for in‑person and virtual meetings, ensuring technology, materials and setups are ready in advance.
- Finance and administrative processing - manages purchase orders, invoices, expense claims and other routine administrative workflows accurately and promptly.
- Organisation-wide support - provides flexible, ad‑hoc support across the organisation as directed by the Head of the CEO Office or Governance Manager.
- Cover for the CEO’s EA - provides planned cover for the CEO’s Executive Assistant during their leave or regular non‑working day (every Friday), ensuring continuity of support.
Essential skills/knowledge relevant to this role
- Strategic time stewardship: designs and runs a “priorities‑first” calendar for two executives, protecting focus time and sequencing commitments against key priorities for the executives and wider organisational priorities
- Proactive planning & anticipation: Looks 4–12 weeks ahead to surface upcoming pinch points/ calendar challenges
- Briefing excellence: For key meetings is able to support by synthesising inputs into concise briefs and talking points
- Stakeholder management: Stakeholder orchestration – manages senior internal and external relationships (e.g., ELT, trustees, partners, donors) with impeccable and diplomatic judgement
- Inbox and information triage – operates rules‑based triage for two executives (what to action, delegate, schedule or decline), drafting responses and routing items to the right owners.
- Judgement, confidentiality & compliance – handles sensitive information with discretion; understands GDPR and safeguarding expectations; demonstrates calm, professional judgement under pressure.
- Time management: Strong time-management skills and ability to manage complex and changing workloads
- Proactive initiative: Ability to take initiative and work independently with a desire to make improvements to ways of working on a regular basis
- Team player: Proven ability to work as part of a team, with a desire to provide support to other team members where required
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role
- Interest in our work including previous volunteering experience for FareShare or The Felix Project as well as interest or experience in food redistribution space
- Complex visit & event logistics – planning high‑impact site days, donor tours and external engagements, optimising cost, sequencing and prep materials.
- Willingness to travel across the UK on the few occasions where this might be required
Application procedure
Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



Supporter Engagement Executive
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DEPARTMENT: Income Generation and Engagement
LOCATION: Based at RLSS UK Head Office, Worcester
(minimum 3-days per week at Head Office)
REPORTS TO: Director of Income Generation and Engagement
SALARY: £27,308.00 (Grade E)
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the leading charity for water safety and drowning prevention in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely. We share our expertise, skills, and knowledge to empower people to enjoy water safely and achieve our vision; communities free from drowning.
JOB PURPOSE
The Supporter Engagement Executive will act as a central point of contact for all RLSS UK supporters across every fundraising income stream, ensuring they receive a warm, knowledgeable and professional experience whether they’re looking to find out more about RLSS UK, taking part in an activity, or choosing to donate.
You will play a key role in championing our supporters, helping us understand their needs and continuously improve their experience. By gathering feedback, spotting themes and sharing insights with the wider team, you’ll highlight opportunities and challenges that help shape how we engage with supporters in the future.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver excellent supporter care, including responding to email, post and telephone enquiries, issuing receipts, and carrying out donor follow‑up.
- Provide warm and consistent stewardship to donors, including personalised contact such as telephone calls, letters, handwritten cards and emails.
- Be the first point of contact for community groups, schools and clubs, offering guidance, support and fundraising materials.
- Support recruitment and stewardship of challenge event participants, ensuring they feel informed, motivated and appreciated.
- Support community fundraisers throughout their activity, providing resources, stewardship and encouragement.
- Record and track community fundraising activity within the CRM.
- Support the development and delivery of supporter journeys, helping ensure communications and touchpoints are timely and engaging.
- Manage stock of supporter materials, including running vests, swim caps, donation buckets and collection tins, ensuring timely fulfilment of requests.
- Assist with the implementation of the new CRM system, including accurate data entry and supporting the wider team during the transition.
- Maintain CRM data to a high standard, including running reports, tagging, updating preferences and ensuring excellent data governance.
- Accurately record donations and supporter correspondence within the CRM system.
- Provide administrative support to the Income Generation team, assisting with general tasks and contributing to the smooth running of fundraising activity.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- All other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
- Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up-to-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
- Demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
- Help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Experience of building positive relationships with customers, supporters or donors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polite, confident and professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Competent IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience using CRM systems and/or working with customer or supporter data.
- Previous experience in customer service and administration, ideally in a busy environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
- A proactive, enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to take on a variety of duties.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles, especially in relation to handling supporter information.
- Awareness of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, or willingness to learn and work in accordance with it.
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes
- Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK
- Experience working or volunteering in a charity or fundraising environment.
- Experience engaging with community groups, schools or volunteers.
- Experience of applying data protection principles in a previous role.
- Experience of working in line with charity sector standards or compliance frameworks.
- Understanding of supporter stewardship or supporter journeys.
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -
- Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
- Private Medical Scheme*
- Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
- Eye Care*
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
- Free RLSS UK Membership
- Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
- Free on-site parking when working from HQ
- Company Events and more!
*Subject to eligibility criteria
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should join our Income Generation and Engagement team
Closing Date – 5.00pm, Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 12th March 2026, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role
The Head of HR and Operations will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This role will be central to shaping the organisation’s culture and ensuring that our HR and operational functions are robust, future‑focused, and aligned with our mission.
As we continue to grow, the postholder will play a pivotal role in building an inclusive, values‑driven, and high‑performing workplace where staff feel supported, trusted, and able to thrive.
They will lead on HR strategy, employee development and retention, and the effective management of our facilities and operational systems. A coaching and enabling approach will be essential—supporting managers to use people metrics confidently, strengthening people practices across the organisation, and embedding a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and wellbeing.
Main responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
· Contribute to the development and delivery of Your Voice Count’s organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team.
· Champion inclusive, ethical and sustainable ways of working aligned with Your Voice Count’s values.
· Support organisational change, growth and service development from a people and systems perspective.
· Oversee HR function, policies, and efficient working practices
· Support managers with HR responsibilities and staff development.
· Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.
· Foster an inclusive, diverse, and well-being-focused culture.
· Manage HR systems, technology, and budgets
· Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices are legally compliant, up-to-date and consistently applied.
· Support managers to build confident, fair and values-led people management capability.
Facilities & Office Management:
· Oversee office, facilities, and repairs to ensure a safe environment.
· Manage supplier contracts, IT, and communication systems.
· Supervise facilities and operations staff.
· Ensure cost-effective procurement and budget management.
Organisational Operations and Compliance:
· Act as organisational lead for GDPR compliance, working with external advisors where required, supporting the Data Protection Officer.
· Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and support managers in maintaining safe working practices.
· Maintain oversight of organisational assets and information management systems
Essential Skills & Experience needed for the role
· Experience of building inclusive and diverse workplaces.
· Ability to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce planning.
· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
· Experience supporting managers with employee relations and performance issues
· Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with a people-first approach.
· Knowledge/experience of managing and delivering across multiple workstreams such as HR and Facilities (experience in all an advantage but not a requirement)
· Experience of contributing to senior decision making
· Ability to analyse, critique and evaluate business data and insights
· MCIPD qualified or a qualification or experience in human resources management, or equivalent experience at a senior level.
· Influential with the gravitas to effectively help shape the organisation
· Significant management or supervisory level HR experience
Desirable:
· Experience working in a charity or values-led organisation.
· Experience supporting organisational growth or change.
· HR or management qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer - ECT Charity
Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset and partner sites; minimum three days per week in office
Salary: circa £80,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Are you ready to consolidate financial stability, rebuild income and lead the next phase of sustainable growth at the sector leading community transport organisation that delivers tangible impact across London and Dorset?
About ECT Charity
ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London and Dorset. We deliver essential door-to-door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our network and resources to develop our training and consultancy, build strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models.
Role priorities (first 12–18 months)
• Deliver a sustainable financial model and restore reserves.
• Redesign operations for the new scale.
• Leverage our networks and resources to develop commercial opportunities (partnerships, training, consultancy).
• Rebuild business development capability and secure partnership income.
Who you are
• Senior leader with experience of multi-site operations or similar scale.
• Strong partnership, commercialisation and Board reporting skills.
• Proven track record of strong financial management, contract negotiation and estate management.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership; willing to be office-based (min three days/week) and travel; driving licence preferred.
• Desirable: Experience in community transport, social enterprise or productisation/licensing.
Why ECT?
• Lead a sector-recognised charity with a strong social value toolkit and immediate partnership routes.
• Combine financial rigour with mission-aligned commercial innovation.
• Shape ECT’s stabilisation and long-term sustainability.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. We advise reading the full brief first.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23rd March 2026.
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.
Role: Commercial Manager
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum 2 days per week in the Thame office
Salary: £50,000.00 - £53,000.00
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Commercial Director
Making growth work – sustainably and responsibly
Affinity Trust is a values-led social care charity supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and other assessed needs to live their lives, their way.
We’re growing - and with that growth comes a clear responsibility: to ensure our contracts, services and partnerships are commercially viable, operationally strong, and true to our social purpose.
We’re looking for a Commercial Manager who brings commercial rigour as well as curiosity - someone who can improve performance across existing contracts as confidently as they develop new opportunities.
This is a pivotal role, working closely with the Commercial Director, Finance, Operations and senior leaders across the organisation.
About the role
As Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the financial sustainability and commercial performance of Affinity Trust.
You’ll focus on:
- ensuring existing contracts and services are commercially viable,
- identifying and delivering efficiency and value-for-money improvements, and
- developing strong, evidence-based business cases for growth, diversification and partnerships.
You’ll work across the organisation to turn insight into action - balancing ambition with realism, and growth with long-term sustainability.
What You’ll Do
- Strengthen commercial performance by reviewing contract viability, improving profitability, and leading value-for-money and efficiency initiatives.
- Develop robust business cases for growth, diversification, and partnerships, working closely with Operations and Finance to assess affordability, risk and return.
- Support sustainable growth by identifying new commercial opportunities and carrying out early-stage due diligence on partnerships or acquisitions.
- Use insight and data to track performance through clear KPIs and dashboards, informing senior decision-making.
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure commercial decisions are operationally deliverable, person-centred and values-led.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring:
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience improving contract performance or commercial efficiency.
- Proven experience developing and evaluating business cases and financial models.
- Understanding of commissioning, contracting and funding in social care, health or housing.
- Confidence working across teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- A practical, analytical mindset - able to spot risk, challenge assumptions and find solutions.
How You’ll Make an Impact
You’ll help shape sustainable, person‑centred growth by aligning colleagues, ensuring commercial efficiency, and turning strategic ideas into real results.
What will we do?
- We offer hybrid working (min. 2 days/week in Thame)
- 31 days’ annual leave (inc. bank holidays), rising with service
- Health cash plan, Pension, Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card, option to buy extra annual leave
Inclusion, accessibility and our commitment to diversity
Diversity is key to what we do. Life would be dull, and change slow, if we all thought the same way. We want colleagues who bring different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, and we know this makes us stronger and better for the people we support.
We are committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
We’re also committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example, accessible formats, support with the application form or adjustments for interview, you can tell us in your application or contact our recruitment team to discuss what you need.
Ready to join us?
If you’re ready to drive new commercial opportunities that make a real impact, connecting with colleagues to build strong relationships, making a real difference in a values-led charity, this could be your next role.
If you are offered the role, you will be required to have a DBS check at the relevant level, which we’ll cover the cost for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is an international non-governmental organisation which works to amplify the voices of rural women globally. We are looking for an Executive Director for our small Central Office team which works with member organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world to ensure that rural women are represented, recognised for their critical importance in society, and have a platform to influence policy makers. We combine advocacy and small-scale, women-led development projects designed by the local women who will implement them for the benefit of their communities.
This an exciting time to join ACWW in the lead up to our centenary and planning for the 32nd Triennial World Conference in 2029. We are looking to appoint an Executive Director as our current Executive Director will be retiring this summer.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Board of Trustees and working with colleagues and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, funders and networks in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values. You will have an important contribution to make in all aspects of the Association.
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
This role is offered as full-time. If you have successful charity sector experience, ability to build and maintain positive relationships and are looking to work for a charity focused on championing women’s empowerment and advocating for change, we’d like to hear from you. Please see application pack for further details and to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role
Pitzhanger is seeking a dynamic & highly motivated Event Marketing Executive, responsible for developing and delivering the Private Hire marketing plan for Pitzhanger’s unique and elegant spaces. This is a project-based role, supporting the development of our Private Hire business, which is anticipated to run until 31 May 2028. The role will involve targeting new business, identifying potential clients, developing relationships, and growing Pitzhanger’s Private Hire income. You will have proven experience in designing and delivering marketing activity across multiple platforms including websites, print, digital and social as well as the curation of onsite promotional events.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee the implementation and development of Pitzhanger’s private hire marketing plan and reporting its success and challenges.
· Innovatively promote Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery through external marketing channels and evaluate the ROI for each activity.
· Shape, implement, monitor and adapt the annual plan for the branding and marketing of events from web, print and social media in agreed formats to promote Pitzhanger’s brand and to successfully grow the venue hire business in line with targets; to oversee and monitor marketing and sales platforms; to secure photography of events for use in marketing.
· Actively sell Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery’s venue spaces for private, corporate, and public events to achieve financial targets.
· Support the Senior Event Manager in developing and implementing a sales strategy to maximize revenue from venue hire.
· Work collaboratively with the Communications Manager when developing promotional materials and campaigns for venue hire.
· Actively seek out new markets and opportunities for business growth.
· Build and maintain relationships with event agencies, party planners, corporate clients, and individuals to increase bookings.
· Accurately maintain and grow a client database by recording all customer profiles and booking information.
· Convert reactive enquiries into confirmed revenue through effective negotiation, timely proposals, and innovative selling techniques.
· Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are clear, and expectations are aligned.
· Represent Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery at exhibitions, trade associations, and other events as appropriate.
· Ensure the highest standard of customer service, maintaining Pitzhanger’s reputation as a top venue in West London.
· Track and report on promotional and sales performance, maintaining records of enquiries, bookings, and financial performance.
· Set up appropriate systems processes for monitoring sales success.
· Managing careful handover of booked clients to the Events Management team.
Person Specification
· Proven sales-based marketing experience, ideally within the events industry and/or arts and heritage sector.
· Experienced background in marketing, skilled in working across social media platforms, production of content, development of print materials and sales copywriting
· Proven experience in delivering proactive and reactive sales within a venue, preferably in corporate, cultural or arts-related settings.
· Proven ability to work towards financial targets, delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
· Strong negotiation skills with the ability to inspire customer trust and confidence.
· Strong understanding of the events industry, knowledge of the London venue hire market, particularly within heritage or cultural venues (desirable).
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
· Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and stakeholders simultaneously.
· Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets and driving revenue.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.
· Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work outside normal office hours as required and arranged
· A team player with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
· Passionate about heritage, arts, and culture, with an understanding of Pitzhanger's unique position within the sector
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of sales-based marketing experience, preferably in a venue
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in CRM systems and standard office applications (Excel, Word etc)
- Social media and marketing experience, particularly in reporting on campaigns.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Networking exposure with a track record of building strong client relationships.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in one of London’s most historic and unique venues.
- A creative and supportive work environment.
- Discounts in the Cafe, shop and Pitzhanger’s events programme
· 5% Pension plan contribution.
To Apply
Submit a CV and covering letter (max.400 words) summarising how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role by 12pm, Wednesday 11 March 2026.
We try to answer all applications, however If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, then we regret that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role of Diocesan Housing Surveyor
We are looking for someone who can work alongside the Diocesan Property Manager, and Property Officer, to assist in the management of the Clergy Housing stock comprising of 160 houses across Coventry and Warwickshire.
The main responsibilities of the of Diocesan Housing Surveyor
are:
- Inspect Clergy houses and assess repairs and improvements necessary in compliance with Coventry Diocese Clergy Housing Standards.
- Implement the recommendations of the property reports.
- Arrange property inspections and implement the required works with the agreement of the Property Manager.
- Arrange stock condition surveys.
- Address reactive repairs and ensure works are undertaken and completed in accordance with the Housing Standards.
- Prepare schedules of work and cost budgets, agree these with the Property Manager before tendering to approved contractors.
What we are looking for in a Diocesan Housing Surveyor:
· Driving Licence with access to own car
· Previous experience of managing small works contracts
· Working knowledge of residential building defects and their resolution
· Proven awareness of health and safety with regard to building management and works contracts.
· Being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of properties whilst remaining within budgetary and time constraints
· Degree Level or relevant experience commensurate to the role
· Evidence for continuing professional development.
· Familiarity using a modern Property Management software package.
This post reports to the Property Manager and is based in the Diocesan Offices in Coventry.
Interviews will be held on 24 March at the Diocesan Offices in Coventry
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Croydon Community Energy, we bring community-owned renewable energy to Croydon - developing solar PV on community buildings and reinvesting the benefits locally to cut carbon and support communities.
Want to help turn rooftops into local power?
The role and its impact
This is a part-time CEO role providing hands-on leadership so CCE can deliver projects well, support volunteers, and build strong partnerships. Working with the Board, you will help move projects from early-stage development through to installation and reporting.
Key details
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Salary: £45,000 FTE pro rata (2 days/week = £18,000 per year)
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Hours: 2 days per week (flexible working pattern by agreement - evenings and weekends may be required)
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Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (with ambition to extend subject to funding)
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Location: Hybrid/home-based with regular presence in Croydon and occasional London travel
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Start date: 1 April 2026 (flexible)
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Reporting to: Chair of the Board (accountable to the Board of Directors)
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Contract basis: Self-employed contractor. You will manage your own tax and National Insurance and invoice CCE monthly.
What you'll be working on
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Deliver CCE's strategy and Board priorities, turning plans into clear actions, timelines and decisions.
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Coordinate the solar project pipeline with the Projects Director and delivery partners (from feasibility to commissioning and post-install monitoring).
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Oversee budgets, cashflow tracking and financial reporting with the Finance Director; keep risks visible and managed.
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Develop and deliver fundraising plans (grants, sponsorship, partnerships and, where relevant, community share offers).
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Enable good governance: board papers and updates, decisions logs, AGMs and member communications where relevant.
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Support and coordinate volunteers, fostering an inclusive, motivated culture and making it easy for people to contribute.
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Build relationships with key local stakeholders and represent CCE externally when needed.
This job is for you if...
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you are motivated by community energy, climate action and community benefit
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you can set direction, organise delivery and bring people with you (in paid or unpaid roles)
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you are confident planning and delivering projects, prioritising well and managing risks
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you can build trust with stakeholders across communities, funders, delivery partners and local government
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you are financially literate and comfortable with budgets and responsible spending decisions
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you can support good governance and work well with a Board or committee
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you communicate clearly, stay organised, and can work independently in a small organisation
It helps if you have...
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renewable energy and/or community solar project development experience
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fundraising, grant management and/or community share offer experience
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experience in co-operatives, social enterprises, charities, or volunteer-led organisations
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knowledge of Croydon and its communities, or experience working in a diverse urban borough
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experience in policy, advocacy or sector collaboration
If you do not meet every point, please still consider applying - we care about potential and values as well as experience.
Equal opportunities and accessibility
CCE is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the community energy sector.
If you are disabled (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) and meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. Please tell us what reasonable adjustments would help you take part. Information can be provided in alternative formats on request.
Funding for this role
CCE has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver this role. The incoming CEO will help secure further funding to increase days worked and extend the role.
How to apply
Apply via CharityJob with:
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Your CV
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A cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you want the role
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Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm
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Shortlisting: w/c 2 March 2026
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Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026 (online / in person in Croydon)
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Task: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task in advance (questions shared ahead of time)
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Second stage (if required): w/c 16 March 2026
Data protection: We handle applicant data confidentially and retain it only as long as necessary.
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.


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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Contract/ Hours: 35hrs per week
Salary: £55,000
Leave entitlement: 25 days
About The People Hive
The People Hive is an ambitious local charity creating real opportunities for adults with a learning disability across Richmond and the surrounding areas. From our vibrant community hub in Twickenham, we deliver creative, social and developmental activities that help people connect, grow and thrive.
We also run a public gallery that showcases local artists, generates vital income and provides paid work experience for our clients. Our impact was recognised when we were shortlisted for the Richmond Community Heroes Awards 2025, and we are now exploring exciting opportunities for future growth and expansion.
The Role
This is a great opportunity to lead a respected, values-led charity at a pivotal moment in its journey. As Chief Executive Officer, you will set the strategic direction of The People Hive, lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, and act as the public face of the organisation.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees and key partners, you will help shape the charity’s future, strengthen its sustainability and ensure it continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
How to Apply
We recognise that talented people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every listed requirement. If this role inspires you and you believe you could be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, experience and perspective may be exactly what we’re looking for.
Applications close on Friday February 27th 2026.
We are committed to creating and supporting real opportunities for people with a learning disability living in Richmond and surrounding areas.



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JOB DESCRIBTION
Job title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Contract: Part time, 3 days. Flexibility regarding working pattern: hours could be worked across 3 or 4 days in the week. Permanent contract.
Salary: £17, 398 pro rata (£29,000 full time equivalent)
Manager: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working. In-person at London Kings Cross and remotely.
ABOUT US: THE GESTALT CENTRE
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.
As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training and practice.
Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills and strengths.
OUR VALUES IN PRACTICE
Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination: We value equity and inclusion and welcome diversity and difference in backgrounds, identities, cultures, and voices. We also commit to anti-discriminatory action and encourage personal and collective awareness, reflection, and learning. It is integral to who we are and how we work and study together.
Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit. Our relationship with people who work, learn and access therapy at the centre starts from a place of respect and kindness. This way we create a space where we can show up, work, and learn authentically and meaningfully. Feel seen, heard, and included.
Collaboration and mutuality: We work and study together, collaboratively and with respect and appreciation for each other. Every person matters and so does the collective.
Community, awareness, and personal responsibility: We are a community of staff, students, practitioners, and clients; working, studying, and accessing therapy at the centre. Individually and collectively, we are responsible for our presence and behaviour. Also responsible for our community and the space we inhabit.
ABOUT THE JOB
Job Purpose
We are looking for an exemplary people-oriented administrator to provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO and the workstreams she manages. An important role in the organisation, working with senior leadership and across teams, in a welcoming and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow on the job.
Areas of work and responsibility
- Administrative Support to the Gestalt Centre CEO
- Coordinate and support projects and workstreams the CEO leads on: Operations, Communications and Marketing, Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications, HR, Finance, Policies, Fundraising and Health & Safety.
- Liaise with the CEO and the leadership team to update the organisational plan and workstream plans, also keep track of relevant priority actions and progress.
- Provide administrative support for governance processes such as the Annual Financial Audit, Trustee Board meetings, the Charity Commission and Companies House submissions.
- Provide administrative support to the organising and running fundraising activities and events.
- Administrative support and coordination for the annual planning of Short Courses and Post Graduate Qualifications programmes.
- Organise, provide administrative support, and attend as appropriate, weekly operational meetings, monthly Executive meetings, and other project meetings, led by the CEO. Prepare meetings set up, information and any required papers in advance. Organise dates, taking and sending out minutes and coordinate follow-up actions ensuring progress and completion.
- Liaise with the CEO to prepare, format, edit and update reports and policies for internal and external audiences to a high standard.
- Provide a professional first point of contact for the CEO and as required liaise with her and the leadership team in order to respond to emails or phone calls and organise follow up meetings.
- Office team support such as reception/admin cover or support with events, as and when occasionally required.
- Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Gestalt Centre values, policies and procedures.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Key Competencies and Qualities
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with good English and Maths.
- Experience working with and assisting senior leadership professionals.
- Excellent organisation and planning skills and experience, including balancing competing demands and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
- Excellent coordination skills and good experience of coordinating projects, workstreams or activities.
- Excellent communication skills, including conveying information clearly and adjusting approach, manner, and language to suit varying situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (‘people person’) such as developing good working relationships with colleagues, working collaboratively and initiating relevant discussions to progress with work tasks.
- Experience and able to work well with senior professionals and in a positive professional matter.
- Able to work in a confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential way in a senior role and a therapy setting. Reliable and mature with a sense of personal responsibility for the role and the work involved.
- Flexibility and proactive problem-solving, always working with kindness and respect.
- Excellent attention to detail and confident with numbers.
- Good working knowledge and experience of databases and online administration systems, including information and files management.
- Able to plan and organise own work effectively and able to work well in a dynamic busy setting.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative.
- Experience working effectively and appropriately with confidentiality and data protection in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
- Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Preferably experience working within an educational, training or therapy setting (desirable).
To apply please forward to Archie Rotap, your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the job requirements and the value you’ll bring to it. Archie's email can be found in the job description document attached.
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.
Please see our video on our website for further details from our Chair, James Davis (go to 'meet the team', and 'current vacancies'.
Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week
Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future
The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.
Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?
We are very keen to hear from you. Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are, why you suit the role and why you want to join us as CEO by Saturday 28 February 2026.
Please also submit a video of no more than five minutes explaining who you are, why you suit the role and why you want to join us as CEO. This can be instead of the cover letter if you prefer not to do both (but please do do the video as we'd love to hear from you)
Enabling children with Down syndrome to maximise their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Islington is changing the way we age, with a mission to help people to achieve a 'good life'. We do this by providing tailored support to people in the borough of Islington. As an independent local charity, we work at the heart of the community to ensure those people over 60, those under 60 with long term health needs and family carers are given proactive and bespoke support, dependent on their circumstances.
Age UK Islington is in a position of strength, both financially and in terms of its role within the local community. We are financially stable, technology-driven and produce data that provides key insights into our population. We are pleased to have strong relationships with the local borough and ICB, resulting in mutually beneficial contracts that support residents to address their problems before they become a crisis.
However with upcoming funding challenges for our NHS and local authority partners, we are looking ahead to maximise the strategic opportunities open to us that enable us to continue to deliver our high-quality and much needed services.
Age UK Islington
Chief Executive Officer
Islington, London/Hybrid working: with office working at least three days per week.
Circa £75,000 per annum
We are looking for a CEO to lead our team of 40 staff and 75 volunteers and continue the development of Age UK Islington to reach a new level of impact. Working with the Board, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape and new opportunities to best support our clients.
Our new CEO will:
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Develop a multi-year vision for the charity, and a strategy to deliver that vision.
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Maximise Age UK Islington’s impact by reviewing new business opportunities, developing our services and products and maximising our reach and impact.
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Lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders, including local government, the NHS and donors.
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Lead and inspire our dedicated and passionate staff and volunteers.
In order to continue to provide proactive, supportive services we seek an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach, who brings:
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A proven track record of achieving innovation and maximising opportunities, ideally within the health and social care sector.
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Solid experience of building strong relationships with a breadth of stakeholders, including trustees, staff, funders and partners.
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Experience of developing income.
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Experience of leading, managing and inspiring teams in a collaborative working environment.
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A passion for helping people achieve a 'good life' in the best way for them.
Age UK Islington is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information, to access the full appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 10th-13th March 2026
Engagement meeting with AUKI’s internal stakeholders and Panel Interviews: 20th March 2026


