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Job Title: Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services
Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhood Services
Direct Reports: Housing Officers, Assistant Housing Officers, Housing Administrators, Tenancy Sustainment Officers
Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evening/weekend work)

About the Organisation We are a large social housing provider managing a diverse portfolio of general-needs homes across multiple communities. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes while building sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods. We are data-led, resident-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and partnership working.

Role Purpose As Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of tenancy and neighbourhood management services across designated geographical patches. You will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, using performance data and resident insight to drive service improvements, enhance resident satisfaction, and create safe, cohesive communities.

Working closely with the Head of Neighbourhood Services and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan for neighbourhood services, with safeguarding, compliance, and resident-centred outcomes at the core.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of housing professionals to deliver a visible, consistent, and high-quality housing management service.
• Ensure effective tenancy management, estate inspections, enforcement action, and resolution of anti-social behaviour in line with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, police, support agencies, and community organisations to keep neighbourhoods safe and support vulnerable residents.
• Prepare performance reports and contribute to governance/board-level reporting as required.

Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Use data, trend analysis, and resident insight to monitor performance, identify risks early, and implement improvement plans.
• Embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the team.
• Support the development and delivery of service transformation and digital innovation projects.

Customer Focus & Tenancy Sustainment

• Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse resident needs.
• Proactively identify residents at risk of tenancy failure and coordinate early intervention with internal and external support services to prevent homelessness.
• Lead or support the development and annual review of tenancy management policies and processes.
• Oversee the resolution of complex complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into service improvements.

Neighbourhood & Estate Management

• Implement a robust estate inspection framework to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained neighbourhoods.
• Promote community cohesion through resident engagement initiatives, events, and partnership projects.
• Identify opportunities to leverage social value and external funding for community-benefit projects.

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory consumer standards, data protection, and health & safety requirements.
• Identify and manage safeguarding risks, escalating appropriately and working with specialist agencies.
• Maintain operational risk registers and contribute to business-continuity planning.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage delegated operational budgets, delivering value for money and aligning spend with strategic priorities.

Corporate & Collaborative Working

• Actively contribute to organisation-wide objectives as part of the wider management team.
• Break down silos, share best practice, and foster a “one-team” culture.

Leadership Expectations

• Inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence, providing clarity, support, and constructive challenge.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of work.
• Role-model resilience, accountability, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Coach and develop team members, building capability and future leadership talent.

Our client is a is a pioneering, purpose-driven and complex charity operating at the forefront of health care.

Interim Executive Director of Corporate Services (6 – 9 month contract) 
Health Charity
Based Rochester or Redhill with 3-4 days per week in office.
Salary: Up to £100,000 FTE

Our client are looking for an experienced Interim Executive Director of Corporate Services to lead the organisation internal functions, deputise for the CEO and and support the team ahead of a new strategic period.  

To be successful you will need: 
 

• Proven experience at a senior leadership level in treasury and finance management, budgeting and business planning
• A track record of working in innovative and ambitious environments, through a highly supportive and collaborative approach
• Experience of identifying, planning for and delivering new opportunities and efficiencies that maximise organisational-wide effectiveness.

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025

Start date: between the 8th and 22nd December 2025. 

CV’s will be assessed on a rolling basis.

To be considered, please upload your CV.

If you have any specific queries around the role, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus. 
 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK. 

Job Overview
The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of three main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy. The main objective of the department is to enable the organisation to have the resources needed to continue serving  millions of people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster.

The Director of UK Philanthropy will provide leadership and strategic direction for individual high net worth fundraising activities focused on the UK market, ensuring the delivery of significant, multi-year resources for the IRC's global mission. The Director will also serve as the primary high-value fundraising partner to the UK Executive Director as they facilitate cross-team collaboration, accountability, and success among all private fundraising teams in the UK (Philanthropy, Global Corporate Partnerships, Foundations & Trusts, and Mass Markets). The Director will play a leadership role in IRC UK more widely as a member of the UK Senior Management Team (UKSMT). The UKSMT is collectively responsible for achieving the cross-functional goals of IRC UK’s strategy and actively fostering an inclusive workplace at IRC UK.

This role will be responsible for:
•  Leading a team of fundraising professionals focused on raising unrestricted and restricted contributions from High-Net-Worth Individuals.
•  Managing a personal portfolio of significant donors and partners focused on securing six and seven-figure commitments.
•  Facilitating cross-functional collaboration, ensuring strong coordination and accountability across all UK-based high-value fundraising teams as well as with other team leaders in the UK (e.g. Communications, Advocacy, and Programmes).
•  Serve as the high-value fundraising representative on the UK Senior Management Team, directing and progressing strategic goals in fundraising as well as advising on the wider management of IRC UK. 
•  Serving as the primary fundraising/partnerships contact for the IRC's UK Board, leveraging their networks and influence to advance the team's revenue targets.
•  Directly driving the UK Executive Director's engagement in fundraising and external partnership activities.
•  Interfacing closely with US-based and other international colleagues in External Relations to ensure global strategic alignment.

The Director will craft and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the UK market, mentor and guide the team to optimise the size and impact of gifts and ensure donor-centric fundraising practices are consistently deployed. This critical role involves developing and implementing strategies informed by bold revenue targets. 

Major Responsibilities

Fundraising and Partnerships
•  Manage a focused, complex portfolio of individual high-value prospects and supporters that results in increasing gifts at the six and seven-figure level.
•  Design and execute customised fundraising and partnership strategies for their personal portfolio, to maximise size and impact of gifts to the IRC.
•  Travel and meet with donors and prospects across the UK and occasionally internationally as required.
•  Achieve personal and team-wide goals and metrics related to visits, solicitations, gifts/pledges closed, and other critical key performance indicators.
•  Serve as the primary staff liaison and resource for the IRC's UK Board on all matters relating to philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring their engagement is maximised for fundraising impact.

Leadership and Management
•  Lead and directly supervise a team of approximately 3 individuals across the UK-based Philanthropy team, inspiring, motivating and challenging them through active mentorship and fostering an environment that supports new ideas and innovative approaches to donor relationship management.
•  Provide comprehensive thought leadership for the team's efforts towards increased financial revenue and other modes of private sector engagement that support the impactful delivery of the IRC's mission.
•  Partner with the Senior Director of International Philanthropy to develop a strategic plan, including setting annual goals and key outcomes for the team. This will include but is not limited to collaborating with the UK Board and Senior IRC leadership in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors through strategic engagement opportunities such as meetings and events.
•  Provide strategic oversight and manage collaboration between the UK-based leads of the Foundations and Trusts, Global Corporate Partnerships, and Mass Markets teams, ensuring strong coordination in executing comprehensive donor engagement strategies across the UK market. 
•  Collaborate as a peer with other UK leaders on the UK Senior Management Team, holding collective accountability for achieving the goals of the UK strategy and advising on the wider management of IRC UK to support those goals. 

Executive and Global Collaboration
•  Proactively drive the UK Executive Director's fundraising activities, including identifying and vetting high-level engagement opportunities, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring excellent donor/partner stewardship.
•  Interface and collaborate superbly with US-based colleagues in External Relations to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated prospect management, and alignment with global fundraising priorities.
•  Facilitate the deployment of IRC leaders (including the UK ED and global Executive Board and programme leadership) throughout the donor life cycle to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward five, six, and seven-figure commitments.

Candidate Requirements

•  Significant demonstrable years progressive experience or proven background of non-profit fundraising experience and expertise in high-net-worth individual fundraising, and/or foundation/trust/corporate partnership development.
•  Demonstrated history of being an empowering and supportive manager to front-line fundraisers.
•  Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, verbal presentation, and speaking.

Preferred Experience & Skills
•  Consistent track record of securing 6 and 7+ figure gifts/partnerships from a complex portfolio of diverse donors and prospects, including qualifying prospects and upgrading donors.
•  Proven organisational leadership experience, for example on senior management teams. 
•  Experience in international organisational collaboration, including interfacing effectively with leadership and colleagues based in other countries.
•  Proven experience leading and directly supervising front-line fundraisers.
•  Experience in leveraging and managing a Board or high-level volunteer leadership for fundraising success.
•  Ability to develop creative and multifaceted donor strategy often carried out in partnership with programme staff or senior leadership.
•  Ability to navigate CRM systems.
•  Dedication to fundraising for international development, humanitarian, human rights, gender and racial equality, social justice, and migrant communities

Working Environment
•  IRC UK has a hybrid working policy. 
•  Occasional travel across the UK and internationally as required.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.

• Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.

• Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.

If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE

Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)

Location: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG

How to apply:

Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Organisation

On behalf of a leading UK membership organisation in the not-for-profit sector, we are recruiting for a Head of Financial Accounting. This organisation represents over a million members and operates with an annual income exceeding £200 million. It has a complex financial structure with multiple entities and funds, making this a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced finance professional.

The Job

As Head of Financial Accounting, you will take ownership of the organisation's financial accounting function. This is a newly created role due to the need for extra headcount and organisational support from the finance team. This organisation does have some historical issues with their financial accounting, meaning there is a backlog and a need to improve processes. There is also a current reliance on Excel, which they would like to change with plans in place for a new system implementation. The complexity of the organisation and the situation mean the incoming person will have the opportunity to have a big impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts and regulatory returns for the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Managing group consolidation schedules and reporting.
• Acting as the main liaison with external auditors and regulators.
• Leading a project to insource financial accounting functions currently outsourced.
• Driving improvements in financial accounting policies and processes.
• Advising senior leadership on technical accounting matters.
• Potentially managing 1-2 team members.

This is a high-profile role within the finance team, reporting to the Deputy Finance Director and contributing to the organisation's financial governance.

The Person

Due to the urgency of this role the client has a preference for immediately available candidates or those on short notice. We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/FCA preferred) with:

• Significant experience in financial accounting within a large, complex organisation.
• Expertise in preparing full financial accounts and statutory filings.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and group consolidations.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, power queries, data models).
• Experience managing projects such as insourcing or systems change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of MS Business Central or Caseware is desirable.

What's in it for You?

• Salary: £78,516, rising to £83,651 after one year.
• Benefits:
  • Outstanding final salary pension scheme.
  • 36 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Work-life balance includes a 34-hour working week.
  • Wellbeing allowances, salary sacrifice schemes (bike, childcare), season ticket loans.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Location: Central London office with hybrid working options and excellent transport links.

Interested? Apply today or contact me at Hays for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Due to the urgency of this role the client has a preference for immediately available candidates or those on short notice.

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Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Empower Young People

Are you an ambitious, strategic leader with a passion for growth and innovation?
Do you thrive on developing partnerships that drive real social impact?

If so, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Young Enterprise (YE) as our first Director of Income and Development — a pivotal new leadership role shaping the future of our organisation.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise, a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and enterprising mindset they need to succeed in life and work. Whether launching a student company, learning financial skills, or developing leadership and resilience, we help young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures.

We’re now entering a dynamic new chapter — and we’re looking for a confident, visionary leader to help us grow our income, strengthen partnerships, and expand our impact.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud of our people-first culture and the passionate, collaborative team behind our mission. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strategic, high-profile leadership role with the scope to shape national impact
• A creative, ambitious environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
• Flexible hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and wellbeing support
• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging
• The opportunity to build and lead growth that changes young people’s lives
• Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide and the opportunity to develop partnerships with global/multi-country funders

About the Role

This is a key senior position within our organisation — ideal for a strategic thinker with entrepreneurial flair and the drive to deliver transformational results.

As Director of Income & Development, you’ll lead our income generation strategy, securing and diversifying funding across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, individual giving, and commercial ventures. You’ll be at the forefront of growing our resources and influence, ensuring we have the means to deliver our Transforming Futures Strategy.

You’ll:

• Develop and lead a forward-thinking income growth strategy, driving innovation and results
• Build new, high-value partnerships while nurturing long-term funder relationships
• Identify emerging opportunities and trends across the fundraising landscape
• Work closely with colleagues across programmes, impact, and operations to create fundable, evidence-led propositions
• Represent YE externally at senior levels, building visibility and credibility across sectors

It’s a role for someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge — and who can turn bold ideas into sustainable results.

You’ll Love This Job If You Are…

• An ambitious, strategic, results-driven leader with a track record of income growth
• A creative and entrepreneurial thinker, unafraid to innovate and challenge the status quo
• An exceptional relationship-builder, confident engaging at board and CEO level
• Experienced in securing six- and seven-figure partnerships across multiple income streams
• Skilled in translating data, insight, and impact into compelling investment cases
• Passionate about youth opportunity, education, and social impact
• Collaborative, resilient, and motivated by the power of teamwork and purpose

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy to grow and diversify funding.
• Lead with innovation, aligning income strategy to YE’s Transforming Futures vision.

Partnership Development

• Build and sustain high-value partnerships with corporates, trusts, and individuals.
• Champion best-in-class relationship management and stewardship.

Innovation & Market Insight

• Identify new funding models, trends, and opportunities across sectors.
• Position YE as a thought leader in enterprise and financial education.

Collaboration & Alignment

• Work closely with programme and impact teams to create compelling, fundable propositions.
• Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.

Performance & Compliance

• Lead financial forecasting and income reporting, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Keeping Young People Safe

We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role where your creativity, drive, and influence can transform young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Interviews will be held either in person or via Teams, and may take place before the closing date. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 10 December 2025. First round interviews earmarked for 17 December 2025 at our office near Russell Square which will involve a presentation.

Questions (250 words max per answer)

1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director of Income and Development role, and how will they help you grow Young Enterprise’s income, partnerships, and impact?

2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in this role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise’s mission?

3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading income generation and development at Young Enterprise matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our transforming Futures Strategy and our values of unlocking potential, one team, enterprising and resilient, and creating great impact?

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

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Lead Growth. Build Impact. Inspire Futures.

Job Title: Director of Fundraising

Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our website.

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Responsible for leading the development and delivery of a bold and effective fundraising strategy and associated activities. Shapes and manages the Organisation’s vision, strategic plan, and creates a culture of innovation and dynamism with a clear focus on delivering results.

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead, motivate and develop the fundraising team, taking overall responsibility for meeting organisational income targets.
• Act as an ambassador for The Air Ambulance Service, ensuring its vision is reflected in fundraising strategies and team behaviours.
• Lead cross-organisation projects aligned with organisational strategy.
• Work with Communications and PR to deliver a clear communications plan that builds awareness and engagement across all fundraising audiences.
• Assess strategic risks and implement appropriate mitigation.
• Develop and maintain directorate policies, procedures and guidelines, supporting wider organisational reviews.
• Manage the directorate budget and provide timely reports to the CEO, Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.
• Set, deliver and monitor the fundraising business plan, ensuring objectives, KPIs and risks are effectively managed.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory fundraising requirements.
• Hold Annex A responsibility for the Gambling Commission Licence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strategic level experience within the charity sector
• Strong track record of meeting fundraising targets in a senior fundraising role.
• Developing, innovating, and implementing strategy to generate income.
• An agile, innovating and flexible approach to delivering against the changing need
• of the organisation.
• Leading, managing and inspiring high performing teams.
• Strategic planning, budgeting and monitoring.

Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 

Customer Experience Director

Location: Remote

Salary: £94,671.46 per annum

Closing Date: 19 December 2025

We’re on the hunt for a Customer Experience Director to lead our customer facing housing management teams. If you have a proven track record of delivery and you’re decisive, tenacious, collaborative, resilient and relentlessly passionate about great customer service – it could be you!

We’re looking for an open minded, credible, talented leader to join our fantastic Housing Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for the delivery of local housing management services including anti-social behaviour, tenancy and neighbourhood related services.

We know everyone’s on a journey these days, but we’re truly on one, evolving our operating model so that despite of our size and geography, we’re connected to our customers and communities and service delivery is responsive, easy, local and personal.

You’ll be a subject matter expert in housing management and will be responsible for making sure we’re winning for our customers by listening, and ensuring teams are equipped and empowered to deliver excellent services which meet current and emerging customer needs.

Through strong change and performance management, process review, systems and policy development you’ll continue to drive customer satisfaction, trust and efficiency, ensuring our homes and communities are safe and thriving places for our customers to live.

Through your leadership, you will develop a high performing, productive culture, with high levels of accountability, ownership and autonomy where colleagues are truly engaged, encouraged and supported to be their best, with our Customer Promise at the forefront.

We’ll be honest, this role will be hard work! We always want to do better so there’s a lot to do and within a really challenging operating environment. Undoubtedly there’ll be times where you’ll be frustrated and you’ll probably try things which don’t work but you’ll be joining a strong, collaborative team, where we’ve got each other, and you’ll be encouraged to try new things, and amongst the hard work you’ll laugh and have fun; you’ll never be bored, and no two days will be the same.

The teams you’ll lead are nationally dispersed. Where you live isn’t necessarily important – it’s your expertise, customer focus, values and leadership that matters

If this role sounds like a bit of you, you think we’re going to be a great fit, and you’re ready to grab the opportunity and make it your own, come and #discoverstonewater!

Please note: Final stage interviews to be held on 17th December at our Reading office.

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document.

Discover Stonewater:

Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 90,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme.

Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. Stonewater was one of the first social housing providers in the UK to adopt the Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS), published by Good Economy. Using the Housing Association’s Charitable Trust (HACT) Value Insight model, we calculated that we made an impact of over £28m during 2022/23. We know that life can be hugely challenging for many of our customers right now, and we are pleased to say that more than 400 customers have been supported into work, education, training and independent living.

We’re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 800 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people’s lives.

Stonewater supports equality of opportunities and are dedicated to being a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Chief Executive Officer - ECT Charity

Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites; minimum three days per week in office
Salary: circa £80,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Are you ready to deliver a pragmatic financial reset, rebuild income and scale at the sector leading community transport organisation that delivers tangible impact across London, Dorset and Cheshire?

About ECT Charity

ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. 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 (depot footprint and operations strategy).
• Leverage our networks and resources to develop commercial opportunities (partnerships, training, consultancy).
• Rebuild business development capability and secure partnership income.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and staff retention.

Who you are

• Senior leader with experience of multi-site operations or similar scale.
• Proven track record of financial turnaround, contract negotiation and estate management.
• Strong partnership, commercialisation and Board reporting skills.
• 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 marketable toolkit and immediate partnership routes.
• Combine financial rigour with mission-aligned commercial innovation.
• Shape ECT’s recovery and long-term sustainability.

For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button  to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions.

How to apply (permanent)

Email the address in the appointment brief with Permanent CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Please attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest.

As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please download and read the full brief for details. The deadline for applications for the interim position is 9am, Monday 8th December 2025

For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times.

Closing date for applications — Permanent CEO role: 9am, Monday 12th January 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.

Are you ready to stabilise ECT Charity - the sector-leading community transport charity - through a rapid transition and prepare it for longer-term leadership?

Interim Chief Executive — ECT Charity

Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites (on-site presence required)
Salary: circa £80,000
Contract: Fixed-term (3–9 months), full-time - immediate start desirable

About ECT Charity

About ECT Charity

ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. 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 resources and networks for training and consultancy, leveraging strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission-aligned commercial models.

Key responsibilities (first 100 days)

• Stabilise cashflow: short-term budget, scenario planning and conservative forecasts.
• Maintain core services and compliance while managing depot/contract transitions.
• Lead staff and stakeholder communications and wellbeing support.
• Negotiate estate and contract outcomes; protect the Toolkit product and rebuild business development.
• Report regularly to the Board and prepare a clear handover pack.

Who you are

• Experienced in turnaround and operational leadership in constrained finances.
• Strong crisis management, negotiation and trustee reporting skills.
• Able to start immediately or with short notice (early January preferred).
• Hands-on, mobile between sites; driving licence preferred.
• (Desirable) Community transport knowledge or productisation/licensing experience.

Why ECT?

• Protect vital services across Dorset, Cheshire and London while shaping commercial routes.
• Influence sector conversations and build partnership income from a stable Dorset base.
• Work with an engaged Board through a fast, high-impact transition.

For full details, please contact Jenny Hills via the apply button to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions.

How to apply:

Please email the address in the appointment brief with Interim CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Attach an up-to-date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) showing how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest.

As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please request and read the full brief for details.

For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December 2025.

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.

The Vacancy

Job Title: CEO YMCA Newcastle

Location: Newcastle

Salary: TBC

Weekly Hours: TBC

Reference: YMC1157145

About YMCA Newcastle
YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement — one of the world’s oldest and largest youth organisations — and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity, we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle, including youth work, housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes, alongside private rented flats, managed in partnership with a local managing agent,.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.

The Role
We are seeking a visionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high-quality, impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastle’s youth, housing and community services.

Managing supported housing provision.

Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.

Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community stakeholders.

Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle – and, in time, Gateshead.

Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Managing commercial interests, including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.

About You
You’ll be a dynamic, values-driven leader with at least five years’ senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands-on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.

Why Join Us?

Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.

Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values-based culture.

Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.

YMCA Newcastle is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Kingston office (KT2)

About Us
We’re the team behind CharityJob, the UK’s largest and most specialised job board for the charity and not-for-profit sector. For over 20 years, we’ve helped Charity organisations recruit passionate professionals who make a real difference. As we continue to enhance our platform and expand our capabilities, we’re looking for a talented Senior .NET Web Developer to join us.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior .NET Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our websites, CharityJob and Charity Connect. As an integral part of our team you will work very closely with us through daily standups, sprint planning meetings, and many discussions on Teams video calls to ensure the successful delivery of our projects. You will also collaborate closely with our product and QA teams to ensure the highest quality of our deliverables.

We’re seeking a developer with strong .NET and Azure expertise, along with solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ReactJS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain features for Charityjob using .NET 9 and SQL Server.
• Work with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Azure Cognitive Search.
• Collaborate daily via Microsoft Teams with Product Managers, QA, and fellow developers.
• Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and occasionally ReactJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with an emphasis on performance and scalability.
• Offer technical input on architecture and best practices, and support less experienced developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in .NET web development (ideally .NET Core / .NET 8 or 9).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and experience designing relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (SQL, Storage, Search, etc.).
• Front-end development skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ReactJS.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile setting.

Desirable

• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and practices.
• Prior experience working on high-traffic websites or job boards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £60 – 80k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days from home per week)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• We let our teammates invest time to learn new skills to apply to their work.
• An open and democratic work culture where everyone can contribute, learn and teach.
• Working hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a project that has a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV/resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading charity working with people and nature to transform the way we eat, farm and care for the natural world. Founded in 1946, we’ve been at the forefront of pioneering organic and sustainable practices for nearly 80 years. With a turnover of £25 million, around 380 staff and a structure that includes two trading subsidiaries and a sister charity, we are a dynamic organisation with national reach and international influence. Together, we are a force for nature.

We’re now looking for a Development Director to help us deliver even greater impact. Reporting to our Group Chief Executive as a core member of our Leadership Team, you’ll lead our charitable income generation strategy, growing existing streams and developing new ones across membership and regular giving, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, statutory funding and corporate partnerships. You’ll shape compelling propositions that inspire funders and supporters, ensuring coherence between charitable and commercial income streams across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy that supports our mission and growth objectives.
• Leading and inspiring high-performing fundraising and supporter development teams, setting clear objectives and driving results.
• Designing and delivering compelling fundraising propositions and supporter journeys, working closely with Marketing & Communications.
• Building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Working collaboratively with other Directors and our Development Board to identify fundable opportunities aligned to our impact priorities.
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.

We’re looking for someone who brings strategic fundraising leadership, a collaborative and people-centred approach, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. You’ll have a track record of delivering significant income growth across multiple streams, experience of leading teams, and the ability to craft transformative strategies. You’ll be motivated by our values and excited by the opportunity to play a lead role in enabling us to shape a better future for people and planet.

For further information or to apply, please click through to our recruitment microsite where you will find further details on the role and recruitment process. If you have any queries please contact our recruitment partner, James Stephens, Director, Morgan Law. Application will be via CV and Supporting Statement. The Closing Date for applications will be 11pm on Monday 8th December 2025.

To develop and implement a comprehensive reparations programme which furthers JRCT’s charitable purposes for the public benefit and to act as a member of the senior leadership team

Reports to: Chief executive 

Responsible for: External advisory group, intermediaries, community partners, legal advisors and other consultancy roles as required.